What It Is Like to Be a Distant Assistant in BNDA
What It Is Like to Be a Distant Assistant in BNDA
We have been helping businesses and individuals find the right Distant assistant since 2007. This week, we took the time to interview another one of our talented DAs about What It Is Like to Be a Distant Assistant in BNDA.
“With our talents, God gave us wings. With the world, He gave us the sky.” – Karen, Content Writer
Happiness in Writing Content
Karen writes podcast show notes and blogs for her client and has been working with her for almost a year now.
“Am I happy? Absolutely! It may sound cheesy but I honestly love what I am doing and the direction that it is taking me.” – Karen
To her, writing is exciting. She is happy every time she gets to craft and share remarkable stories. But it does not necessarily mean that she does not have challenges.
Start of a Career through Bottleneck Distant Assistants
Karen shared that the team at Bottleneck were very hands-on when they brought her on board. She said, “I have never met such very friendly and helpful ’employers’ online.”
So when she started working with them, she did not find it very challenging to carry out her responsibilities. The training she received proved beneficial. It introduced her to her client’s line of work as well as to how she expected her to complete each task.
“Every day that I write for her, I simply remember the things she taught me. The workflow, the requirements for each podcast episode or blog — those things that she trained me to do.” – Karen
The process of writing, however, was up to her. When she signed up for her job, it was already a given that she knew how to write. She said, “I think I would be very ashamed if I applied for something that I wasn’t confident about.”
Karen graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Arts in English and spent a total of around two years in school publications. She and her sister Kristine also keep a blog on WordPress.
With those, she can say that her experiences equipped her well for her present career as a writer DA.
She would take note of the tasks for the day and write, write, take a break and write. That’s how she is able to maximize her skills and stay on the path she has chosen.
Working with Her Client
When asked if her client is helping her grow as a professional, she replied, “Without a doubt, yes. She stayed with me throughout the training and checked on me from time to time — not as someone that’s bossy but more like a “colleague’ who offered to be there when I needed help with my tasks.”
“You know … trust is something that’s extremely valuable especially when you’re working with someone who is halfway around the globe.” – Karen
According to her, her client trusted her enough that she can complete her assignments and complimented her when she did a great job. Those alone were enough for her to perform at her best and improve her skills — not to mention, her client also pays her well and she thanks her for that.
Karen sends a great shoutout to Ms. Sara Parrish and the team at Podcast Pilot, Slapshot Studio, and BNDA!
Passion and Commitment to Success
Karen started working online for five hours a week. But as time passed, her hours increased and so did her pay.
She said that the competition in this industry is pretty tough and that a lot of unreliable job sources abound. She is happy and thankful that she found BNDA.
“Through Bottleneck Distant Assistants, I was able to find someone who is, I believe, passionate with her business just as I am passionate about my skills.” – Karen
How long does she intend to work with her client? She acknowledged that there could be inevitable circumstances along the way but she is most certainly willing to work with her for a long time.
She also wants to see her client’s business grow and achieve more wins.
Yes to Work from Home
Karen is happy with the job she found through Bottleneck Distant Assistants. She is grateful that the team has been really hands-on in helping her grow as a distant assistant.
She also has the flexibility that she so desired from the beginning. She gets to work at her own pace and gets to spend more time with her loved ones. Those mean a lot to her.
“I would gladly recommend Bottleneck Distant Assistants to aspiring distant assistants, to other Distant assistants who may be needing a better opportunity, and to business owners and entrepreneurs who love their businesses but just don’t have all the time to run it by themselves.” – Karen
She has had the privilege of chatting with the other DAs in the company, and from them, she saw that they are also loving their jobs. According to her, they are very diligent and have come from remarkable backgrounds. One is Romely, who graduated from a top-performing university in the Philippines.
Unforgettable Experiences with Her Client and with BNDA
Karen and her client maintain a steady communication using email, Skype and Redbooth. She said, “Every day that I report to work isn’t actually a lonesome thing. There is that calm assurance that my client is just there in case I would need something — that is one thing that I could not forget.”
“It is that sense of connection and being one with my client’s desire for her business, which I believe doesn’t come very often in other outsourcing platforms.” – Karen
As for Bottleneck, she commended the company’s hiring process. She found that the team was very organized and stayed with her throughout. Furthermore, she expressed, “Talk about someone who knows their stuff, that is Bottleneck Distant Assistants.”
Advice to Aspiring and Current Distant Assistants
To aspiring DAs, she encourages you to sharpen the skills you have. If you are good at writing, for example, find opportunities where you can use them, learn from others, and keep on writing. You already have the skills; you just hone them and in time you will also find good opportunities online.
According to her, waiting does not necessarily mean you should do nothing. The world is yours for the taking. Be confident, be proactive, and most of all pray for God’s guidance.
“When you’ve done everything you could to be on top of your game, what you get may even be far more than your ordinary expectations.” – Karen
Similarly to current distant assistants, she encourages to carry on with your tasks. Clients need dedicated and skilled individuals who can help them grow their businesses. Be there for them and do your best every time — you will never experience the many successes you can achieve with your clients if you quit in the process.
Special thanks to Karen for this interview on What It Is Like to Be a Distant Assistant in BNDA. Let us know what you think in the comments below. We would love to hear from you!
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About Jaime Jay
Meet Jaime Jay – a man who wears many hats, and wears them all admirably. He's a master connector, an entrepreneur extraordinaire, and a published author who knows how to get things done.
Before he found his way to the business world, Jaime served his country as a brave paratrooper in the U.S. Army. But that's just the beginning of his many accomplishments.
He's the founder of the renowned Bottleneck Distant Assistant Services firm, and his book "Quit Repeating Yourself" has become a must-read for entrepreneurs everywhere.
When he's not busy building his empire, you can find him on his beloved Harley Davidson, cruising through the countryside and taking in the invigorating effects of Uitwaaien – a Dutch practice that involves facing the wind to boost health and relieve stress.
He enjoys spending his free time outside building stuff with his wife, Nikita the dog and their two kittens (for now at least) Tommy and Tater.
He is ‘over-the-moon’ happily married to his wonderful wife Sara, his amazing daughter, Jessica, who is serving our country as a United States Army soldier. Jaime and Sara are the proud grand parents of two beautiful little girls.
Victoria Dorsano2023-09-17Bottleneck has been such an amazing support for my business! They have a seamless process to ensure you find the right fit for your DDA. I am so thankful I started working with them! I'm now able to accomplish so much more in my business with a personal DDA and editing team on my side. Thank you!!
Rockwell Felder2023-03-15I cannot thank the team at Bottleneck enough for their incredible support of our business. Their team has played a vital role in helping us staff our customer support and ensuring our customers were satisfied with our services. Their Distant Assistants were extremely helpful in answering inquiries promptly, handling complaints, and providing solutions to our customers' needs. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and communication skills are exceptional. Working with Bottleneck has been a fantastic experience, and I highly recommend their services to anyone needing a reliable and efficient virtual assistant, especially for customer support.
Karen Ravano2022-09-24I am grateful and blessed to be part of this team. It’s such a wonderful experience because i gain more experience and help me enhance my basic skills. This will be my stepping stone to my career as a newbie in this kind of industry. It would help to reach my goals.
Jeany Mercadal2022-09-16Bottleneck Distant Assistants can lessen the burden of company owners. We provide excellent services depending on our client needs. We are not scam, clients surely get more than what they pay for. Being part of this team helped me hone my skills and become excellent in all my works.
Jeff Peñaflor2022-09-14I started last March 24, 2021 as a Dedicated Distant Assistant and it was an awesome experience. In this new journey, as Security Administrator of Bottleneck Distant Assistants, I have been supported by the team, A LOT !!!! All help that I need, the whole team is there to support me. I know that there are a lot of room for improvements with my skills and what I know, but because of BNDA, I became equipped with all the weapons I need to conquer the daily challenges especially with my tasks. With BNDA, they will not just help you to aim high, but soar the skies!
Tinoe D2022-09-09I don't remember the last time I loved what I was doing until Bottleneck came into the picture. I love working for bottleneck, they are professional. The management makes the workplace fun and they're very flexible. I definetly recommend that you make that important switch and be part of something big today by joining BNDA.
Michael Goodcliffe2022-09-09Jaime and his team are incredible at what they do! Joining them has been one of the best decisions in my life! I whole heartedly recommend them to anyone who are looking to scale and improve their business. Their highly 'Dedicated Distant Assistants' are well trained. They are top notch!
GM Simon2022-09-08Working with Bottleneck is not just having one or two assistants working alongside you. You have the support of the whole team behind them as well.
Ma. Edeliza Silot2022-09-07Aside from the knowledge gained, the trainers are highly commendable.
Sara Knox2022-09-07What an awesome business! Finally, a way to hire the RIGHT person for my administrative tasks and they are remote! No office space to consider, W2's, 1099's or payroll. Jaime and his team of remote workers are top-notch! I hired my first assistant in May. I recently suffered a motorcycle accident and it left me unable to work for 2 weeks. But my assistant stepped right in to guide our CEO on all matters financial. It’s so nice to have that stress eliminated from my life!
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