Paul Smart on Virtual Assistance & Business Support: The Smartual Story

In this episode of Rad-Ventures, host Radmin sits down with Paul Smart, co-founder of Smartual, to explore his bold transition from the corporate world to empowering small entrepreneurs. Paul shares how his early aspirations—once rooted in sports and even dreams of joining the army—evolved into a passion for business support and virtual assistance.
During this engaging conversation, you'll learn:
How Smartual builds strong client relationships and delivers real value.
Paul’s journey from corporate beginnings to a thriving small business.
Insights into the evolving virtual assistance industry and essential productivity tools.
Personal reflections on age, favorite quotes, and even his love for Southampton Football Club.
The challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, collaboration, and community networking.


Whether you're considering a career transition or looking to level up your business support strategy, Paul’s story offers practical advice and inspiring lessons for personal growth and success.
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Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction to Paul Smart and Smartual
02:13 – Understanding Smartual's Business Model
03:57 – Paul's Early Aspirations & Corporate Beginnings
12:43 – Transitioning from Corporate to Small Business
18:25 – Traveling & Finding New Opportunities
23:07 – The Evolving World of Virtual Assistance
34:10 – Tech Preferences: Google Suite vs. Microsoft 365
35:43 – Essential Apps for Daily Life
38:09 – Dream Cars & Personal Aspirations
39:04 – The Importance of Business Support
42:29 – Community & Networking in Business
45:42 – Listener Engagement & Wrap-Up