Today we’d like to introduce you to Katie Tschida.
Hi Katie, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
My story really started long before I ever thought about becoming a business owner. I spent eight years in the Army, including a deployment to Iraq, and that experience taught me a lot about adaptability, problem-solving, staying calm when things are chaotic, and figuring out how to make things work with whatever resources you have.
After leaving the military, my life took a very different direction. I became a mom and eventually started homeschooling my children. I also found myself drawn to the behind-the-scenes side of things, especially organization, technology, and figuring out better ways to manage all the moving pieces of everyday life and business.
That eventually led me into virtual assistance. At first, I was doing a little bit of everything, but I kept noticing that one area came up over and over again: Google Workspace. People were using Gmail, Drive, Calendar, and all these powerful tools every day, but they weren’t necessarily using them in a way that actually made their lives easier. They were overwhelmed by their inboxes, couldn’t find files, had calendars that felt chaotic, or simply didn’t know what Google Workspace could do for them.
I realized that this was something I genuinely enjoyed helping people with. I wasn’t just interested in completing tasks for someone. I wanted to help them understand their systems and create a digital workspace that actually worked for the way they worked.
That’s how KRT Virtual Assistant evolved into what it is today. I now specialize in helping business owners get more organized and confident with Google Workspace through hands-on support, training, and systems. One of the things I love most is taking something that feels completely overwhelming to a business owner and breaking it down into something simple and manageable.
My journey definitely hasn’t been a straight line, and I think that’s actually one of the things I value most about it. My military experience, motherhood, homeschooling, and entrepreneurship have all shaped how I approach my work. They taught me that organization isn’t about making everything perfect. It’s about creating systems that give you more clarity, less stress, and more room to focus on the things that actually matter.
And honestly, I never expected that helping people tame their Gmail inbox or organize their Google Drive would become the business I built. But I’m pretty happy it did.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Definitely not. I don’t think entrepreneurship is ever quite as smooth as it looks from the outside.
One of my biggest struggles has been figuring out how to build a business while also navigating all of the other responsibilities and seasons of life. I’ve been a mom, a homeschooler, and a business owner, and there have been times when I’ve had to completely rethink how I work and what my business needs from me.
I’ve also gone through periods where I was trying to do too much. Like a lot of entrepreneurs, I experimented with different offers, platforms, marketing strategies, and ways of running the business. Some things worked, some didn’t, and some were simply more complicated
We’ve been impressed with KRT Virtual Assistant, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
KRT Virtual Assistant is a little different from a traditional virtual assistant business. I specialize in Google Workspace, helping business owners turn Gmail, Google Drive, Calendar, and the other tools they already have into systems that actually make their work easier.
A lot of people think of Google Workspace as simply “Gmail and Google Drive,” but there is so much more it can do. The problem is that most business owners don’t have the time to figure it all out, and when their digital systems aren’t organized, it creates a surprising amount of stress. Important emails get buried, files are impossible to find, calendars become chaotic, and people end up spending hours doing things that could be automated or simplified.
That’s where I come in.
I provide hands-on support, training, and systems help. That can look like working one-on-one with a business owner to clean up and organize their Google Workspace, spending a focused VIP Day rebuilding their systems, troubleshooting a specific problem through an SOS Call, or teaching them how to use the tools themselves through training and workshops.
What sets me apart is that I don’t want my clients to feel like they have to hand everything over to me forever. I want them to understand their systems. If I can take something that feels confusing or overwhelming and make it feel simple, that’s a win for me.
I’m also very intentional about the experience I create for clients. My brand isn’t about hustle, productivity hacks, or making people feel like they’re failing because they aren’t organized enough. I believe technology should support your business and your life, not become another source of stress.
I’m probably most proud of the fact that KRT Virtual Assistant has evolved into a brand that feels genuinely like me. My military background taught me how to solve problems and stay calm under pressure. Motherhood taught me flexibility and patience. Entrepreneurship has taught me resilience. All of those things show up in the way I work with clients.
At the end of the day, I want people to think of KRT Virtual Assistant as the person they can call when their Google Workspace has become a mess and they don’t know where to start. I want them to walk away feeling lighter, more confident, and actually excited about using the tools they already have.
My goal isn’t to give people more technology. It’s to help them get more out of the technology they already have.
Are there any books, apps, podcasts or blogs that help you do your best?
One of the biggest resources I’ve found recently isn’t an app or a book at all. It’s community.
I recently joined Entreprenista, and I’ve really appreciated being surrounded by other women who are building businesses and navigating many of the same challenges. I also have a small group that meets every other week for support and accountability. Having that regular space to talk through what’s working, what’s not, and what I’m trying to figure out has been incredibly valuable.
As an entrepreneur, it’s easy to spend a lot of time working in your own little bubble. You can convince yourself that you’re the only person struggling with a particular decision or wondering if you’re doing something right. Being part of a community reminds me that entrepreneurship is a lot less lonely when you have people you can learn from and lean on.
Of course, I use plenty of technology in my everyday life. Google Workspace is a huge part of how I organize both my business and my life, which is probably fitting given what I do! But I’ve learned that the tools themselves aren’t what make the biggest difference. It’s having the right systems, knowing how to use them, and having people around you who can help you keep moving forward.
Right now, I’m especially focused on building those connections and continuing to learn from other entrepreneurs. For me, doing my best work isn’t just about being more productive. It’s about having the support, perspective, and accountability to keep growing without feeling like I have to figure everything out by myself.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.krtvirtualassistant.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krtvirtualassistant
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katie.r.tschida
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krtvirtualassistant/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@krtvirtualassistant
- Other: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BYunJKa5c/
