Scaling Smart: How to Hire, Train & Succeed with a Virtual Assistant

In this episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, host Meredith Fogle sits down with powerhouse listing agent Naomi Richardson to talk about one of the smartest ways to scale your real estate business: hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA).

Naomi shares her real-life experience of building systems with the help of a VA, including how she found the right fit, what training looks like, how to maintain accountability, and the key signs that it’s time to stop doing it all yourself.

Whether you’re overwhelmed with administrative tasks or simply looking to grow more efficiently, this episode will help you determine whether hiring a VA is right for your business—and exactly how to make it work if it is.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How to know when you’re ready to hire a VA
✅ What tasks a Virtual Assistant can take off your plate immediately
✅ Naomi’s step-by-step process for sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding
✅ How to set clear expectations, train effectively, and maintain communication
✅ Common pitfalls to avoid—and what makes the relationship thrive long term

If you’re serious about building a business that runs like a business, this episode will give you the tools and confidence to hire smart and scale with intention.