“I can now get sh*t done.”
Phil Bacon on How the Right VA Helped Him Reclaim Time and Get Strategic
Behind Every Successful Leader – Episode 13: Phil Bacon on Getting Strategic With the Right Virtual Support
In this episode of Behind Every Successful Leader, Holly Copsey chats with Phil Bacon, founder of Marketing Managed, about the real-world impact of hiring a Virtual Assistant in a fast-paced marketing environment.
Phil shares his honest journey – from trying to do it all, to finally bringing in the right support and feeling the shift in both productivity and peace of mind. After some trial and error in the past, Phil found a VA who didn’t just follow instructions – she thought critically, asked the right questions, and became a true extension of his team.
From content planning and project management to ongoing client support, this episode explores the practical, human, and strategic benefits of virtual assistance – especially for business owners who are ready to stop being the bottleneck.
If you’re a founder stuck in the weeds and struggling to scale, this is the episode that will get you thinking: What could I achieve if I had the right support?
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why a personality and communication fit is just as important as skillset
- What kinds of tasks VAs can own to free up your strategic brainpower
- How a VA can improve consistency, accountability, and content delivery
- The importance of project management tools and regular check-ins
- Why building a relationship of trust is key to long-term success
🎥 Watch the episode above to hear how virtual support helped Phil go from overwhelmed to organised – and finally start moving the needle.
Connect with Phil Bacon & Marketing Managed:
🔗 Phil on LinkedIn
🌐 Website – Marketing Managed
Connect with Phil’s VA, Maryem Asim:
🔗 Maryem on LinkedIn