Nobody Taught You This…
Ok, so today's guide shows you how to train your VAs in the communication skills we all hear horror stories about - whether they are sitting in your office or on the other side of the world. You will learn how to take a completely inexperienced rep and turn them into someone who leaves your customers feeling heard, respected, and loyal.
And being completely real about this - nobody. And I mean seriously nobody learns this stuff in school. There is no "Listening 101" on any college syllabus. The best practices in customer service come from the trenches - from field experience, mentors, and books nobody assigned you. You learned them the hard way, or you didn't learn them at all.
So you cannot expect your virtual assistant - maybe 20 to 25 years old, local or overseas - to walk in on day one knowing how to represent your brand. Because the customer cannot see them, the tone of voice and the phrasing your team uses becomes your entire business. It is your brand. It is your reputation. And it is entirely on you as the owner to set these standards. This is not a nice-to-have. It is a revenue-generating requirement.