ShareOne ReviewsHow long does it take to see results from hiring a virtual assistant?
40 people answered this on the record, across 18 organisations. The change they described most often was team, hiring or delegation wins — 16 of 40 raised it unprompted. 12 described more clients, leads or patients. The timeframe described most often was 6 – 12 months. Each figure is a count of what someone said in a recorded interview.
Based on interviews recorded up to 2026-08-11. Updated as new interviews arrive.
Individual results vary. This is one customer's first-hand account of their own experience, recorded on camera and published unedited. It is not medical advice, and nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health.
What the answers had in common
Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.
| What changed | Interviews | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Team & hiring | 16 of 40 | 40% |
| More clients | 12 of 40 | 30% |
| Confidence | 10 of 40 | 25% |
| Better systems | 9 of 40 | 23% |
| Felt supported | 6 of 40 | 15% |
| Revenue growth | 6 of 40 | 15% |
- “I would say it's been ⁓ one of the ways or one of the experiences I've had that have made me see myself as more than just an assistant and rather as a strategic partner. ⁓ It all started out with one of the trainings…”Angelaleah Njeri Mwangi
- “The AI training has been one of the better opportunities in the sense that it has allowed me to not only better support my client, my executive, but to also be a lot more aware of what's out there in terms of that can…”Angelaleah Njeri Mwangi
- “Being an EA, the role has just been looked upon as you just an assistant to helping somebody, But there's actually so much more that you can do while you've been behind the scene. you can excel at becoming that perfec…”Favour Iyoha
- “The AI training has been one of the better opportunities in the sense that it has allowed me to not only better support my client, my executive, but to also be a lot more aware of what's out there in terms of that can…”Angelaleah Njeri Mwangi
How long it took them
- 6 – 12 months · 1
The interviews behind this answer
WatchTransitioning from Virtual Assistant to Strategic Partner Through AI Training and AutomationAngelaleah Mwangi, an assistant at Atlas Assistants, LLC, reports that the company’s specialized AI training and inbox management systems allowed her to transition from a virtual assistant to a strategic partner. By automating mundane tasks and mastering her…Angelaleah Njeri Mwangi · Atlas Assistants, LLC
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What they doubted first
- “So before I joined Atlas, I was working freelance as a virtual assistant, but before that I had spent some time, I think about 10 plus years, working as an executive admin, ⁓ personal assistant, office administrator in actual physical companies here in Nairob…”Angelaleah Njeri Mwangi
- “If I did have any hesitations, it would have been because we had worked with other providers in the past. What helped me overcome that hesitation was really just a need to try something new and try to work with a new vendor.”Ayla Pequeno
- “Kristen Regenold initially hesitated due to the cost, but after discussing it with her husband, she decided her health was worth the investment since previous methods failed. She now views the program as providing fundamental information she will carry for th…”Kristen Regenold
Follow-up questions they answered
- Is Atlas Assistants better than working as a freelance virtual assistant?
- Yes, Angelaleah Mwangi noted that moving from freelance work to Atlas provided better compensation, financial stability, and significantly more advanced training opportunities in AI and systems management. — Angelaleah Njeri Mwangi
- How does Atlas Assistants help with executive email management?
- Atlas trains assistants to draft emails in advance by learning the executive's specific tone and voice. Angelaleah reports her executive now prefers her to write the initial drafts rather than writing them herself. — Angelaleah Njeri Mwangi
- Can an offshore assistant handle high-level strategic tasks?
- According to Angelaleah, Atlas training allows assistants to move beyond mundane tasks to become strategic partners who handle content creation and complex systems, making them feel like a 'fish out of water' without these advanced tools. — Angelaleah Njeri Mwangi
- Should I switch team building vendors if I've had mixed results before?
- Ayla Pequeno at Datamark initially hesitated to use TeamBonding because they had worked with other providers in the past. She overcame this by deciding to try a new vendor to meet the need for more organized, high-level activities for their large group. — Ayla Pequeno
- What makes TeamBonding facilitators different from other providers?
- According to Ayla Pequeno, the facilitators are exceptionally friendly, charismatic, and energetic. She noted their ability to think on the fly and provide a high level of organization that makes the experience easy for the organizer. — Ayla Pequeno
- How does TeamBonding impact daily office culture?
- Ayla Pequeno observed that after the events, her team is more comfortable around each other and friendlier. The activities force people to step out of their comfort zones and talk to colleagues they may not normally interact with. — Ayla Pequeno
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