How Nicole Went From $7/Hour to Running a Near Seven-Figure VA Agency


Hi Reader,

We just published an incredible story about Nicole, a virtual assistant who turned a $7/hour high school job into a nearly seven-figure agency -- and she’s sharing all her secrets.

In this feature, you’ll learn:

✅ How Nicole grew Alpine Virtual into a team of 35+ assistants
✅ Her best strategies for finding clients and setting boundaries
✅ The tools she swears by to streamline work and scale efficiently

Whether you’re looking to start a VA side hustle, grow your existing business, or scale into a full-fledged agency, Nicole’s journey is full of actionable insights to guide you.

👉 Click here to read Nicole’s story now

Take notes -- this one’s packed with tips you can start using today!

Best,
Ben Huber
Co-Founder, DollarSprout

P.S. Know someone who’s thinking about becoming a VA or scaling their side hustle? Share this story with them—they’ll thank you for it!

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