# 173: Why You Need a Virtual Assistant and How to Hire One with Sara Wiles

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Podcast: [Holistic Marketing Simplified](https://stenobird.com/podcast/holistic-marketing-simplified-5976109)
Published: 2026-06-16T10:00:01+00:00
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## Resource

Are you thinking about hiring a virtual assistant? In today’s episode, I have my friend Sara Wiles from The Start and Grow Co. on to talk about what a VA can do for your clinic. We’re diving into how affordable it can be to get the help you need, hiring on a project or ongoing basis, and the value that a virtual assistant provides for your patients.  Review full show notes and resources at mollycahill.com/podcast Mentioned in this Episode: Virtual Service Provider Matchmaking: startandgrowco.com/matchmaking Episode 151: Tracking These Simple Things for Massive Clinic Growth with Dr. Nikki Cottis: mollycahill.com/tracking-simple-metrics-clinic-growth Connect with Sara: Website: startandgrowco.com Instagram: instagram.com/thestartandgrowco Connect with Molly: Website: mollycahill.com Instagram: instagram.com/mollyacahill Holistic Marketing Hub holisticmarketinghub.com/enroll

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