“It’s a brilliant approach.”
Andy Jackson interview with Holly Copsey, on Why Experienced VAs are the Secret Weapon Every Fast-Paced Business Needs
Behind Every Successful Leader – Episode 8: Andy Jackson on Scaling Fast With Smart Virtual Support
In this episode of Behind Every Successful Leader, Holly Copsey speaks with Andy Jackson, Managing Director of Operations at the Green Finance Institute (GFI), about how Virtual Assistants have been instrumental in helping the organisation scale from a four-person startup to a 90-strong international team – all while keeping operations running smoothly.
Andy brings a unique perspective from both the public and private sectors, offering valuable insights into the challenges of scaling quickly without sacrificing structure or quality. He shares how GFI leveraged a team of Virtually Priceless VAs to manage complex scheduling, stakeholder engagement, event coordination and internal operations – all essential to their mission of driving climate action on a global scale.
This conversation is packed with practical tips on outsourcing, onboarding and collaborating effectively with a VA team. Andy also highlights the often-overlooked benefits of working with a VA agency versus a solo VA – including consistency, flexibility, and coordinated support.
If you’re running a fast-paced, purpose-driven business and looking for sustainable ways to grow your team, this episode is a must-watch.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How virtual support enabled GFI’s rapid international growth
- The operational power of skilled VAs in fast-moving organisations
- What makes agency-based VA support uniquely effective
- How to successfully onboard and integrate VAs into your team
- Why gratitude and good communication are key to long-term success
🎥 Watch the episode above to learn how building the right virtual support team can fuel mission-driven impact – without burning out your in-house staff.
Connect with Andy Jackson & GFI:
🌐 Green Finance Institute Website
🔗 Andy on LinkedIn
Read the full Green Finance Institute – Virtually Priceless Case Study
📑 GFI case study
Connect with us at Virtually Priceless to discuss how we can provide a team of VAs to fast track your businesses growth, just like we have at GFI:
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