Virtual Success: How VAs Built a $90M Business Empire! | Jake & Gino Podcast
Today, Jake and Gino chat with business mogul Sean Connolly, who shares his journey from burnout to building multiple successful businesses, including Scale Virtually, a $90 million virtual assistant company. Sean discusses his shift to a systems-based approach, enabling him to work just one hour a day across several thriving companies!
Welcome to the Jake & Gino Podcast! Today, Jake and Gino sit down with business mogul Sean Connolly, who shares his journey from burnout to building multiple successful businesses—including a $90 million virtual assistant company, Scale Virtually. Sean dives into how he transitioned from hands-on management to a systems-based approach, allowing him to work just one hour a day on several thriving companies!
In this episode, Sean reveals the process behind scaling a business with virtual assistants, the importance of building systems, and the role of process engineers in freeing up time for high-level growth. This conversation is packed with actionable insights for anyone looking to optimize their time, scale their operations, or break free from the day-to-day grind. Whether you’re a real estate investor or business owner, Sean’s advice on leveraging VAs, AI, and other tools is invaluable!
Topics Discussed:
- Introduction and Background – Sean’s path from IT and sales to online marketing and real estate investments.
- Building a Remote Workforce – How Scale Virtually operates with top-level VAs trained for maximum efficiency.
- Importance of Systems and Processes – Transitioning to systematized workflows with Six Sigma methodologies.
- Real Estate Business Management – Sean’s approach to managing multifamily properties and the role of VAs in maintenance coordination.
- The Power of Delegation – Why delegating to VAs has transformed Sean’s business life and tips on letting go of control.
- Implementing AI – Where AI fits in today’s business operations and how it complements VAs.
- Advice for Multifamily Investors – Essential roles for VAs in scaling real estate portfolios.
- Closing Thoughts – Building businesses with sustainable, scalable systems.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
08:59 – Understanding the Real Estate Business as a “Second Business”
19:28 – Exploring Maintenance Coordination Through Virtual Staffing
33:10 – Real-World Examples of VAs Saving Time and Money
40:01 – AI vs. Virtual Assistants: When to Leverage Each
46:20 – Gino Wraps it Up
Guest Contact Information: Connect with Sean Connolly
- Email: sean@scalevirtually.com
- Website: Scale Virtually – where you can learn more about Sean’s business and schedule an appointment directly.