I think inadvertently kit.com for their emails cuz it also takes payments via stripe, it's easy for me to use, and if they have a small list it's free! Although if they don't already use Notion, I recommend it cuz it's easy for us to share files and work on drafts and content all while divesting from Google, which is something that is important for me and my clients. And if they don't already have a project management tool, I find myself recommending Asana or building one in something they currently use (may start building in Notion and creating client dashboards this way!) I know you said one but it's so hard to choose lolol. I also love project management, so it's one of my pieces of tech to both recommend and set up!

@Chastity Cortijo I love this, thank you, Chastity! I've been trying this on Threads and it's been really helpful in ways I wasn't expecting. first it like validates my work/offers (that are a little bit outside of the VA scope but lead into it) in many ways cuz folks ask questions and I actually *do* have answers and a method. and secondly, I've been making real connections and tomorrow have a preliminary call for a podcast interview! and I found you on Threads so it's really breathing new life into social media for me. thank you for this!

@Moesha Morris ooooo yelp and google search!! love this idea, haven't thought of it for my own business but definitely for those I've worked for lol. and yes, word of mouth will never go out of style. tysm for sharing!

Most of my clients come to me saying "idk. I need a VA." And that's it! lol and then there are some who know *exactly* what they need, but I have found I end up doing more content ecosystem building & tending, launch support, and outreach. These days a little more project management which is the fun part for me!

Yes @Chastity Cortijo I came to say the same thing about your family, Valencia :) Beautiful. Thank you for sharing and for being here!!

@Jen Kibler omg COOL. hard follow for me!! tysm for sharing!

This is such a hard question cuz I love a diverse techstack, learning all the things, and using my skillset to fit into ANY tool any client uses, as long as they use it and it's working for them. So...imma say... Tool: Notion The Magic: it's a shapeshifter! once I/we understand the intention behind the project, the way we manage it, and the flow between all of us (the client, me, and the project), Notion can bend or widen as needed. I'm also slowly weaning off of and divesting from Google and Notion was the first place I went to for docs! Great for ADHD folks who have a lot going on and find it hard to keep all the idea bursts organized, I feel Notion works with your brain and it's easy to move things around as you need/slowly get organized. My personal Notion dashboard is NOT aesthetic by any means, but it's working for me. Docs are not lost, my ideas, plans, & trackers are all in one place. Eventually I'll make it aesthetic, but for now, shocker! that is not a priority (wow who is this person?! I was 100% the person that wouldn't do anything online unless the aesthetics were there and no look at me go!!) Oh. I didn't realize I was in this deep with my relationship with Notion haha. Looks like we are upgrading our commitment to each other!!