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FBP 003: How to Create a Demand for Your Skills with Virtual Assistant and Work-At-Home Mom – Marge Aberasturi

by Marv de Leon on Dec 29, 2013


I met Marge Aberasturi during the Freelance Camp in October of 2013 and found her story quite intriguing.  Although she shared with us her experiences as a virtual assistant during the said camp, I felt that she had more anecdotes to share, especially her experiences as a home school teacher, as a partner in an online business and as a Happy WAHM (Work-At-Home Mom).  And so, I  reached out to her and invited her to the show to hear more about her interesting life.

Marge Aberasturi for Freelance Blend Podcast

In this episode, you will learn:

  • How Marge was forced into becoming a freelancer because of a difficult family situation.
  • Leaving a successful corporate career (and a promotion) to become a freelancer: why Marge does not miss it and why it was a blessing in disguise.
  • How Marge got hired by clients even if she had zero knowledge of the job requirements.
  • Why retainer is the best payment arrangement for Marge.
  • How to get paid for virtual work even before you start working.
  • How to use Craigslist exclusively to get an online job.
  • How to avoid being scammed online.
  • How having a presence in cyberspace can get you more clients.
  • The secrets to being a Happy WAHM (Work-At-Home Mom).
  • How she home schooled her 3 children while working as a virtual assistant.
  • How to assess if you are fit to become a freelancer – The 3 Circles That Intersect

Quotable Quotes: 

“If there is no demand for your skills, you create the demand.”

 

“Go out there and promote your skills.  There is somebody out there who will have a need for what you have.”

 

“The beauty of homeschooling is that you get to explore and nurture the passion of your kids.”

Links and Resources Mentioned:

Craigslist

www.vasupportpro.com

www.thehappywahm.com

www.tmahomeschool.org

www.facebook.com/tma.homeschool

www.facebook.com/helpforwahms

Contact her at 0925-546-9246 or  092-5-IAMWAHM

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