A Virtual Perception is a podcast that provides business resources (and more) to business professionals.

Darlene Victoria, the show’s host and producer, provides insightful, friendly and inspiring advice and resources to the show’s listeners. Done in a talk format, the highlight of A Virtual Perception is the interviews with business professionals who are in all stages of their business development and come from many different business backgrounds and industries.

Previous show topics included Real Estate Virtual Assistance, Podcasting, Inspirational Entrepreneur stories, Social Media and more. Peppered throughout the episodes are segments in which Darlene shares information about products, software, web applications, as well as, books. The entire premise of the show is to provide resources to small business owners to use in their everyday business and life.

The first episode of A Virtual Perception hit the internet airwaves in June 2008; it was the very first podcast by Darlene Victoria of D. Victoria Virtual Assistance, a virtual assistant practice that provides multimedia services (including podcast production) and customer support to small businesses.

The internet and social media are growing every day. More and more business people are interacting with each other online. Podcasting is a great way to market yourself or your business.

Podcasting can be in the form of audio or video. Podcasts are distributed via an RSS feed. RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. Listeners can subscribe to an RSS Feed and then once subscribed have available to them the most current episodes of a podcast. Listeners can listen to (or watch) a podcast on their personal computer or MP3 player, such as an iPod. The great thing about podcasts is listeners can listen to a podcast at any time; when it is most convenient for them.

The bulk of A Virtual Perception’s audience is made up of Virtual Assistants and other small business owners. Most are home based entrepreneurs. More than half of the show’s listeners are female. Some recent comments from the show listeners are:

“Darlene’s podcasting is a necessary resource for all Virtual Assistants!”
Robin Besotes, The Doctor’s RX

Listeners also show their support by posting a banner on their website:
http://virtuallyassistingyou.com/about.html

You can read what others listeners are saying about past episodes and the show here as well:

http://www.virtualassistantforums.com/virtual-perception-podcast

http://podcastalley.com/see_comments.php?pod_id=58237

Guests of A Virtual Perception have also shared their experiences about being on the show:

“We had a great time, as well as, several laughs.  Thanks for making the interviews so much fun.”
Anna Baron, REVA Institute

Here are some blog posts that mention Darlene and A Virtual Perception too:

http://revainstitute.com/a-virtual-perception-podcast/2009/05

http://virtualassistant30.com/blog/uncategorized/podcasting-in-a-snap-let-dar/

http://kathycrofoot.com/02/be-passionate-about-what-you-do/

A Virtual Perception currently airs new episodes on a weekly basis* and are available every Wednesday afternoon. Episodes of A Virtual Perception can be found at Virtual Assistant Forums, a social networking and discussion forum for Virtual Assistants, on iTunes and on the podcast’s website at www.avirtualperception.com. You may also find A Virtual Perception on many other podcast directory websites too, like Podcast Alley and Podcast Pickle. Normal run time for each episode is between 20-45 minutes.

Advertising Opportunities:
Reach your specified target market by advertising on A Virtual Perception.

Website Advertisements
Banner Ads – $40 a month

Sidebar Placement Currently Available:
125 x 125 px – Ads must be GIF, JPG or PNG.
Banner ads and designs are subject to approval.

In-show Advertisements
Limited Mid-Roll or End-Roll Advertising Available

Spot ads to run no longer than 30 seconds. Copy to be supplied by advertiser and read on air by the show’s host.
On-air advertisements are subject to approval.

Please contact Darlene to discuss your options and for further information.

Media and Advertising Contact:
Darlene Victoria Gonzalez
darlene(at)mypodcastharmony.com
Or use the contact form to submit your request or inquiry.