Don’t Start a VA Business in 2026 – Watch This First

Thinking about starting a Virtual Assistant business in 2026? 🛑 Before you do, watch this first.

In this video, Abbey Ashley, founder of The Virtual Savvy, pulls back the curtain on what’s really changed in the Virtual Assistance industry over the last 10 years and what you need to know to succeed in 2026 and beyond.

Abbey shares her personal story, what she wishes she knew when she started, and why the VAs who adapt are the ones who stay booked out year after year. She also reveals her proven 4C Method for standing out online, plus the secret strategy the top 1% of Virtual Assistants are using right now to stay fully booked in a crowded market.

📌 In this video, you’ll learn:
– What’s changed in the Virtual Assistant world (and how to adapt fast)
– The biggest mistake new VAs are making in 2026
– Abbey’s 4C Method for standing out in a competitive market
– Why building relationships is the real key to building a business
– How to treat your business like a science experiment (so you always keep improving)
– The right way to ask for referrals without it feeling awkward

Free Resources to help you get started:
✅ Download the Personal Outreach Template to start building genuine connections and landing clients
✅ Join the free Virtual Assistant Savvies Facebook Community to network with other VAs and find support

👉 If you’re serious about building a successful, future-proof Virtual Assistant business, this video will show you what’s working now, not five years ago.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
01:33 What’s changed and how to adapt
02:32 Who is Abbey Ashley?
02:43 The biggest mistake new VAs make
04:33 Abbey’s proven 4C Method for standing out in 2026
06:27 Building relationships to build a business
13:44 Why business is like a science experiment
14:49 How the top 1% of VAs are staying fully booked
15:41 Asking for referrals

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Grab a copy of my free Personal Outreach Template!
http://www.thevirtualsavvy.com/template

Join the Virtual Assistant Savvies Facebook Community
https://www.thevirtualsavvy.com/community