REGISTER For Our Next FREE Training Event:
Grow Your VA Business with Claude Skills
Dive into success with our free monthly webinars at VAnetworking.com,
tailored specifically for Virtual Assistants eager to grow their skills and business.
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 1 PM Pacific Time / 4 PM Eastern Time
Speaker: Bob Sparkins
TOPIC: Grow Your VA Business with Claude Skills
What we’ll cover:
- Why Claude Skills outperform ChatGPT’s Custom GPTs for service providers
How to think about AI as an amplifier — not a replacement for your expertise - Building Skills for your own recurring tasks (proposals, emails, onboarding docs, summaries)
- Building Skills that reflect your clients’ voice and process — a whole new kind of deliverable
- How to read, edit, and improve a Skill file without knowing any code
- How to turn Skills into a packaged service or client bonus
What you’ll walk away with:
- A working understanding of Claude Projects and Skills
- 3–5 Skill ideas specific to your business or your clients’ businesses
- The confidence to start building this week — not someday
The big idea:
You’ve already figured out how to do the work well. Claude Skills is how you get that
process out of your head and into a system that works for you automatically.
Bob Sparkins has spent 20 years showing entrepreneurs and service providers how to turn their expertise into clients — without wasting time on marketing that doesn’t convert. As the chief trainer and partnerships manager at Leadpages, Bob trained thousands of business owners to build landing pages, lead magnets, and funnels that actually bring in clients.
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2026 SPEAKERS & TOPIC:
January 15th – The Space-Mind Connection with Jylian Buitendyk
February 12th – VA Biz Office Hour with Tawnya Sutherland
March 26th – How to Position Yourself as a Premium Fiverr Seller (Even Without Reviews) with Kinshasia Johnson
April 23rd – VA Biz Office Hour with Tawnya Sutherland
May 21st – Grow Your VA Business with Claude Skills with Bob Sparkins
June 18th – VA Biz Office Hour with Tawnya Sutherland
July 16th – VA Biz Office Hour with Tawnya Sutherland
August 13th – VA Biz Office Hour with Tawnya Sutherland
September 17th – VA Biz Office Hour with Tawnya Sutherland
October 22nd – VA Biz Office Hour with Tawnya Sutherland
November 19th – VA Biz Office Hour with Tawnya Sutherland
December 10th – VANA Community Holiday Party
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Hosted by Tawnya Sutherland
Tawnya Sutherland, renowned in the virtual assistant industry, has been a transformative force since 1997. As the founder of the Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA), she has created a thriving community for VAs to connect, learn, and grow. Her groundbreaking platform, VirtualAssistantCareer.com, established in 2003, has been a cornerstone for aspiring VAs worldwide, guiding them to build successful businesses. In addition, Tawnya’s GetClientsClub.com equips freelancers with the tools and strategies needed to secure a robust clientele. Featured in prominent media like Dr. Phil and Entrepreneur, her expertise is not just respected but actively sought after. As a coach and trainer, Tawnya combines her wealth of experience with effective, actionable training, solidifying her status as an invaluable resource for virtual assistants at every stage of their career.
Speak 🎤 and Share Your Expertise with Our VA Community!
Are you an expert with insights to share? The Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) at VAnetworking.com is inviting dynamic speakers to inspire and elevate our thriving community of Virtual Assistants. This is a unique opportunity to volunteer your expertise, connect with professionals, and make a significant impact by sharing your valuable knowledge, innovative ideas, or unique experiences with service-based freelancers.
If you’re passionate about a topic that would resonate with and educate our network of service-based entrepreneurs, we would be delighted to hear from you. Your expertise could be the spark that ignites new opportunities and learning for our members.
Interested in making a difference in the VA community? Please take a moment to fill out our speaker form. This is your opportunity to engage with a vibrant, dedicated audience, eager to grow and learn from your insights. Let’s get the conversation started!