From Call Center Agent to Virtual Assistant Agency Owner: My Journey
They say success doesn’t happen overnight, and they’re right. It takes years of hard work, discipline, and yes, a few sacrifices (plus plenty of coffee). Today, I’m at a point where I no longer chase opportunities, opportunities come to me. 🥹 And honestly? It still feels surreal.
People often ask me the same question:
“How did you become a Virtual Assistant?”
Well, allow me to share my story.
The Beginning: My Call Center Years
My professional journey started in the BPO industry, where I worked as a call center agent for over seven years. That was my first and last call center company, but during those years, I was fortunate to wear many hats. I became part of the Quality Assurance team, where I monitored agent calls and ensured top-notch performance. Later, I joined the Final Interview team (FI team) and interviewed hundreds of applicants. Eventually, I transferred to the Training Department, where I had the privilege of training more than 1,000 newly hired agents throughout my tenure.
That chapter didn’t just sharpen my skills. It awakened my passion. I discovered that I truly enjoy teaching, training, and encouraging others. Guiding new agents, making an impact, and helping people grow became more than just a role. It became my purpose.
The Big Shift: Entering Freelancing
Five years ago, I transitioned into freelancing. Was it easy? Absolutely not. I had sleepless nights, battled self-doubt, and even went through depression and an existential crisis or two (fun times 🙃. But those struggles became the foundation for something greater.
Through persistence and a little bit of faith, I eventually landed clients, big ones. Over the years, I’ve worked with:
Real estate investors and land developers
Social media influencers with over 1 million YouTube subscribers
Business coaches and real estate mentors
CRM owners and entrepreneurs scaling their businesses
The turning point? Referrals. My clients didn’t just hire me, they introduced me to their networks. From there, doors opened, connections grew, and eventually, I no longer had to look for clients. They started finding me.
Building My Own Centers
Fast forward to today, and I’m now running four training centers where we support businesses through services like:
Website, email, and calendar management
Virtual assistant support and admin tasks
Data entry
Cold calling and appointment setting
What started as a personal freelancing journey has now grown into something much bigger, a team and a system that create opportunities not just for me, but for aspiring virtual assistants who want to start their own careers. And at the heart of it all, my passion for teaching and encouraging others remains the driving force.
Why I Share This Story
I’ll be honest. This journey wasn’t easy. There were setbacks, sacrifices, and more than a few moments where quitting looked tempting. But every late night, every challenge, and every “Why am I doing this?” moment was worth it.
Now, I share my story to remind others, especially those who dream of financial freedom and time freedom, that it is possible. If someone like me, who started from scratch, can do it, so can you.
Small sacrifices really do lead to big victories.
So if you’re just starting your journey, take it one step at a time. Be consistent, stay disciplined, and don’t forget to laugh along the way. After all, success is sweeter when you enjoy the ride.
