VAs After Dark with Antonette Artiz
The best Virtual Assistants don't just help you do more. They help you do things better.
They are the one quietly building systems, solving problems, and helping your business run better than it did yesterday.
In this episode of VAs After Dark, Rachael sits down with Antonette Artiz, a longtime Virtual Assistant whose career spans nearly three decades. Since entering the VA industry in 1997, Antonette has helped business owners, nonprofits, coaches, and meeting planners create stronger systems, improve efficiency, and reclaim valuable time.
Through years of experience and a willingness to continually learn and adapt, Antonette has built a reputation for seeing opportunities where others see obstacles.
If you've ever wished for someone who could help bring order to the chaos while staying ahead of changing technology, you'll enjoy getting to know Antonette.
In This Episode
- How Antonette became a Virtual Assistant long before remote work became mainstream
- Why building systems is one of the greatest ways a VA can add value
- How technology and AI are changing the way support professionals work
- The importance of finding clients who align with your strengths and experience
- Why personalization matters in every client relationship
- Lessons learned from working with nonprofits, coaches, and meeting planners
- How taking initiative can transform a client partnership
A Little About Antonette
Antonette Artiz began her career in the federal government before discovering the emerging world of Virtual Assistance through AssistU. Since then, she has built a successful business supporting a wide range of clients while continually evolving her skills and services.
Known for her thoughtful approach and strong administrative expertise, Antonette looks beyond the immediate task list to identify opportunities for improvement. Whether she's helping organize operations, streamline processes, or implement new tools, she focuses on creating solutions that make life easier for her clients.
She's also a lifelong learner who embraces technology rather than fearing it, always looking for ways to work smarter and provide even greater value.
Connect with Antonette
🌐 Website: https://antonetteartiz.com/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonetteartiz/
Looking for a Virtual Assistant?
VAs After Dark is a companion series to the Hey! Do I Need a VA? podcast, designed to help you get to know the talented Virtual Assistants featured in the directory—not just what they do, but who they are.
Because sometimes finding the right support comes down to more than skills and services.
Sometimes it's the vibe.
Connect with Rachael for Directory support: https://extrahandsva.com/hire-a-virtual-assistant/
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