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Episode 14 — Calm, Boundaries, and Grit: Thriving as a VA During the Holiday Rush
Episode 14 — Calm, Boundaries, and Grit: Thriving as a VA During the Holiday Rush The holidays aren’t just busy for groomers — they’re hectic for the VAs behind the scenes, too. Between late-night messages, new client...
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Episode 13 — What They Don’t Tell You About VA Life During the Holiday Rush
🎙 Episode 13 — What They Don’t Tell You About VA Life During the Holiday Rush It’s that time of year again — caffeine, chaos, and “just one more doodle before the holidays.” But what happens when you’re the VA behind...
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Episode 12 — Traveling and Working Virtually in Greece
🎙 Episode 12 — Traveling and Working Virtually in Greece Opa! 🇬🇷 What’s it really like to work remotely from the Greek islands? In this episode, River Lee and Jess Frangos share their firsthand experience balancing VA...
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Episode 11 — Should You Hire a VA Who’s Always Traveling? What to Know
🎙 Episode 11 — Should You Hire a VA Who’s Always Traveling? What to Know They’re always on the go—but can they still show up for your business? In this episode, River Lee and Jess Frangos get real about what it’s like...
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Episode 10 — Packing Your Laptop Life: How VAs Travel and Work Smart
🎙 Episode 10 — Packing Your Laptop Life: How VAs Travel and Work Smart So you want to take your laptop and hit the road—but how do you actually pack for that life? In this episode, River Lee and Jess Frangos break...
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Episode 04 — From Grooming Table to Laptop Life
What does a day in the life of a Grooming VA really look like? In this episode, River Lee and Jess Frangos explore what it’s like to trade clippers for a keyboard and go from full-time groomer to flexible remote...
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Episode 08 — Real Talk: How I Use AI Tools to Save Time Without Losing My Soul
🎙 Episode 08 — Real Talk: How I Use AI Tools to Save Time Without Losing My Soul AI can be a time-saver—but only if you use it on your terms. In this episode, River Lee and Jess Frangos get real about how they use AI...
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Episode 09 — Becoming a VA to Work From Anywhere: Is It Legit?
🎙 Episode 09 — Becoming a VA to Work From Anywhere: Is It Legit? Remote work. Beach days. Laptop life. 🌴 But is becoming a Grooming VA really that flexible—or is it just hype? In this episode, River Lee and Jess...
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Episode 01 — What Is a Grooming VA (Virtual Assistant) and Could This Be for You?
Welcome to the first episode of Beyond the Table, the podcast for pet pros exploring life after grooming. In this episode, River Lee (Step Away From the Table) and Jess Frangos (Groomer Support Services) break down...
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Episode 02 — Mindset Shifts You Need to Thrive as a VA
Welcome back to Beyond the Table, where we help pet pros build flexible, fulfilling lives beyond grooming. In this episode, River Lee (Step Away From the Table) and Jess Frangos (Groomer Support Services) dive deep...
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Episode 03 — Why a Grooming VA Is an Asset to Your Business
This week on Beyond the Table, River Lee and Jess Frangos break down why hiring a Grooming Virtual Assistant isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a game-changer for your pet business. With industry knowledge, communication...
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Episode 05 — Can I Compete With AI? Why There’s Still Room for Real People
🎙 Episode 05 — Can I Compete With AI? Why There’s Still Room for Real People Worried that AI will take over virtual assistant jobs? You’re not alone—but you’re not obsolete, either. In this episode, River Lee and Jess...
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