ShareOne ReviewsHow much time does a virtual assistant actually save?
40 people answered this on the record, across 21 organisations. The change they described most often was team, hiring or delegation wins — 16 of 40 raised it unprompted. 12 described clearer systems and processes. The timeframe described most often was over a year. Each figure is a count of what someone said in a recorded interview.
Based on interviews recorded up to 2026-08-13. Updated as new interviews arrive.
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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% |
| Better systems | 12 of 40 | 30% |
| More clients | 11 of 40 | 28% |
| Felt supported | 11 of 40 | 28% |
| Confidence | 11 of 40 | 28% |
| Mobility | 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
- “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
- “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
- Over a year · 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
WatchDatamark Achieves Higher Team Comfort and Engagement Through Organized High-Energy ActivitiesAyla Pequeno of Datamark Incorporated reports that TeamBonding transformed their corporate culture by pushing employees out of their comfort zones to interact with new colleagues. The primary result was a team that is significantly more comfortable with each…Ayla Pequeno · TeamBonding
WatchSeamless Event Pivoting and Scaling Attendance from 66 to 350 MembersAlex Tomei of COABA (Colorado Association of Behavior Analysis) uses OkWhen to manage large-scale conferences and webinars. Tomei reports that OkWhen saves her a solid week’s worth of work per event. Since implementation, the organization has scaled from 66 a…Alexandra Tomei · BehaviorLive LLC
WatchCollege Student Gains Professional Confidence and Promotion to Branch ManagerEllie Rauk, a student at Vector Marketing, transformed from a healthcare-focused student with no business experience into a Branch Manager. She reported significant financial gains to fund her college education and travel, while developing professional resili…Ellie · Vector Marketing
WatchStreamlined Website Redesign Delivers More Educated Prospects and Reduced Lead FrictionDr. Forrest Sauer of Twin Oaks Health reviewed Left Right Labs, noting that their industry-specific expertise in functional medicine resulted in a more educated and engaged prospect. The primary result was a reduction in administrative friction, as the front…Dr. Forrest Sauer · Left Right Labs
WatchPersonal Chef Saves 20 Hours Weekly Through Focused Workspace and Community NetworkingAllen Plemmons, owner of Personal Chef Collective, reports that using The CO-OP at Shoal Creek saves him approximately 20 hours per week. By moving office work from his home to the coworking space, he eliminated domestic distractions, allowing him to efficien…Allen Plemmons · The CO-OP
WatchGeobear Saved London Council £500,000 and Completed Subsidence Repairs in One WeekOmar Alata, a subsidence engineer at Geobear, reports that the company’s geopolymer injection technology stabilized a three-story residential block in just one week. This non-disruptive method saved a London borough council £500,000 in overall costs and preve…Omar Alata · Geobear
WatchManaging Broker Saves Immense Time Tracking Real Estate Transactions and Potential DealsJohn Barry, managing broker for Diamondback Real Estate, uses Paperless Pipeline to manage transactions and track potential deals. He reports that the software has helped him save immense time and keep a better pulse on his brokerage by allowing him to monito…John Barry · Paperless Pipeline
WatchFrom Constant Eczema Stress to Complete Healing and Typical Childhood LifeSarah Gregory recommends Integrative Health Carolinas for pediatric eczema treatment. After traditional allergists found no food-skin connection, Sarah used Dr. Temple’s virtual program to implement macro/micro-nutrient changes and gut healing. The result was…Sarah Gregory · Integrative Health Carolinas
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
- “So before I started working at Vector, so I actually had gotten recommended to the job through a friend of mine who also went to my college.”Ellie
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