ShareOne ReviewsIs hiring a virtual assistant worth it, according to people who tried it?
35 people answered this on the record, across 14 organisations. The change they described most often was team, hiring or delegation wins — 14 of 35 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 2026-07-22. 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 | 14 of 35 | 40% |
| Better systems | 12 of 35 | 34% |
| More clients | 11 of 35 | 31% |
| Confidence | 9 of 35 | 26% |
| Felt supported | 6 of 35 | 17% |
| Mood & stress | 6 of 35 | 17% |
- “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
- “So the moment she told me she trusts me and she wants to hear my opinion, that's when I realized that we really become partners and I just wasn't an assistant. a part of the Atlas Assistance Community has made me a mo…”Stephanie
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
WatchDr. PRP Enables Same-Day Eye Drop Production and Increased Clinic RevenueMaureen Traina at Center For Sight reports that Dr. PRP transformed their dry eye treatments by enabling in-office eye drop production in just 15 to 20 minutes. This eliminated the need for external lab shipping, resulting in higher clinic income, an increase…Maureen Traina · Dr PRP
WatchEffortless Virtual Volunteer Appreciation Events That Boost Engagement and Team ConnectionSuzanne Windland, Director at SNAP, used TeamBonding to host a virtual game show for homebound-service volunteers. The event delivered immediate positive feedback, with participants praising the high-energy facilitator, Stephanie. Windland highlighted the eas…Suzanne Windland · TeamBonding
WatchVirtual Rockstar Secures Multiple Leads and Strategic Partnerships by Mid-Day OneWill Humphreys and Tone Williams of Virtual Rockstar report that Mindshare delivered immediate ROI, securing multiple leads on their calendar by the halfway point of the first day. The event facilitates networking with top healthcare thought leaders and provi…Will Humphreys & Tone Williams · Mindshare
WatchIntegrating Homeopathic Series Kits for Comprehensive Physical and Emotional Patient RecoveryJerry Simons, a Physician Assistant, reports that DesBio products allow for a "power of three" approach addressing physical, mental, and energetic health. By integrating Series and Symptom Kits with the Comprehensive Detox Kit, Simons achieved surprising resu…Jerry Simons · Des Bio
WatchImproved Emotional Regulation and Kindergarten Readiness Through Personalized Pediatric Occupational TherapyBecky Schatz recommends Good Beginnings for pediatric therapy in Alexandria, Virginia. Her son Logan achieved significant improvements in emotional regulation and body awareness. Schatz highlights the clinic's collaborative approach with parents and personali…Becky Schatz · Good Beginnings
WatchFrom POTS and Chronic Anxiety to Training for a 5K RaceJennifer Griffin credits F8 Wellcenters with restoring her health after conventional medicine failed to address her POTS and Hashimoto's. By healing her gut and following a personalized plan from Dr. Ben and Amy Anderson, she transitioned from being unable to…Jennifer Griffin · F8 wellcenters
WatchStreamlined Operations and Optimized Video Production Workflow for Scaling Virtual Conferencing SoftwareBrandon Burr, CEO of JetWebinar, used BrainJam’s Execute program to streamline operations and workflow automation. By optimizing his video production process from content creation to delivery, Burr maximized his budget and achieved a higher return on investme…Brandon Burr · BrainJam
WatchScaling Event Coordination and Professional Brand Authority Through Strategic Coworking PartnershipsBriiEazy C, a business consultant and partner at The CO-OP, transformed her brand from having no physical office to a fruitful three-year partnership across three locations. By utilizing professional event spaces and virtual business addresses, she secured es…BriiEazy C · The CO-OP
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
- “So it just sounded like such a great idea to do a game show online, and when I contacted Team Bonding, everyone was so accessible and gave us great suggestions on what to do, and the scheduling was great, and the cost was fabulous, and it just got us excited…”Suzanne Windland
- “Before I started using DesBio products, I was a PA, physician assistant at the Morrison center in New York.”Jerry Simons
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
- How long does it take to prepare PRP eye drops with Dr. PRP?
- According to Maureen Traina, the system allows the clinic to produce eye drops for patients in about 15 to 20 minutes during the same visit. This is a significant improvement over their previous method of shipping blood to external labs. — Maureen Traina
- Is Dr. PRP effective for severe eye conditions like corneal ulcers?
- Yes, Maureen Traina shared a case where a patient with bilateral corneal ulcers saw them 'almost resolved' within three days of using the PRP eye drops made with the Dr. PRP system. — Maureen Traina
- Does adding Dr. PRP therapy improve medical practice revenue?
- Maureen Traina noted that offering PRP has led to an increase in the number of new patients seeking the treatment and a higher overall income for their clinic. — Maureen Traina
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