81. From Corporate Breadwinner to Home with Her Kids in 4 Months: Paige Brincks' VA Success Story

In this episode of Booked Out with Bre, I'm SO thrilled to share a powerful session from VA Fest 2025 with the amazing Paige Brincks! Paige's story is one of pure grit, determination, and the unwavering belief that she could create a life where she could be home with her kids without sacrificing her income. And guess what? She made it happen in just FOUR MONTHS!

Paige Brincks was the corporate breadwinner, making good money but desperately missing out on precious moments with her young children. She knew she wanted something different, and when she found the virtual assistant world (through our mutual friend, Mel!), she dove in headfirst. It wasn't an overnight success, but Paige's commitment to showing up every single day, even before she saw the results, is what made her unstoppable.

Here’s what you’ll hear from Paige Brincks:

• Her journey from a demanding corporate job to finding the VA industry.

• The mindset shifts and daily habits that fueled her rapid success (hint: applying for 3 jobs every single day!).

• How she navigated the disappointment of rejection and kept her "why" front and center.

• The power of intentionality in applying for jobs and messaging potential clients.

• How she transitioned from EA/Operations to becoming a fully booked OBM.

• Her invaluable advice on how to answer interview questions when you don't have direct experience (it's all about resourcefulness!).

• The incredible impact her VA business has had on her life as a mom – from rocking her daughter for naps to being present for school drop-offs.

Paige Brincks' story is a masterclass in conviction and resilience. If you're dreaming of leaving your 9-to-5, being more present with your family, and building a business that supports your ideal life, this episode will light a fire under you. Paige is proof that with unwavering commitment, you can make anything happen.

Episode Outline:

• Welcome to VA Fest: Introducing Paige Brincks (00:00:40)

• Paige Brincks' Backstory: Corporate Breadwinner Wanting to Be Home with Her Kids (02:06)

• The Driving Force: The Desire to Be Present for Her Children (03:19)

• Finding the VA World Through a Mutual Friend (Mel!) (03:57)

• Diving In: The Initial Journey and Overcoming Early Setbacks (04:46)

• The Power of Faith and Conviction: Deciding to Leave Her Job by Year-End (05:43)

• The Floodgates Open: Booking Multiple Clients and Resigning from Corporate (06:21)

• Key to Success: Making it Your Job to Find a Job (Applying for 3 Positions Daily) (07:53)

• Evolution of Services: From EA/Operations to Fully Booked OBM (09:38)

• The "Why That Makes You Cry": The Unstoppable Motivation of Being Present for Her Kids (10:11)

• Reframing Disappointment & Finding Staying Power on Hard Days (11:42)

• Where Paige Brincks Found Her Clients: The VA Fest Job Board & Facebook Groups (15:48)

• Intentional Applications: Shifting from Applying for Everything to Targeted Roles (16:38)

• Perfecting Her Messaging & Repurposing Application Answers (19:39)

• Tweaking Her Portfolio to Align with Her Niche (21:25)

• Answering Interview Questions Without Direct Experience: Showing Resourcefulness (23:09)

• Giveaway Announcement: Ring Light, Microphone, or Headphones (25:03)

• Giveaway Winner Announced (25:34)

• Closing Remarks & Next Session Preview (26:11)

 

Ways to Work with Paige:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paige_brincks29/

 

Ways to Work with Me: 

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