ShareOne ReviewsWhat is hiring a virtual assistant really like?
25 people recorded interviews about hiring a virtual assistant across 8 organisations. 11 of them mentioned team, hiring or delegation wins in their own words. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.
Owners describing delegation, onboarding and the hours they got back.
What people said changed
Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.
- Team & hiring11 of 25 mentioned it
“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
- Confidence9 of 25 mentioned it
“Working with Ken, one of the biggest things I learned is that I can actually ask for what I want in all things, and it doesn't mean I'll be received with a yes, but the power to trust myself to know what it is and the…”Kristen Struble
- More clients9 of 25 mentioned it
“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
- Better systems9 of 25 mentioned it
“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
- Felt supported6 of 25 mentioned it
“My intuition has been screaming yes, but my checklists were afraid, and I'm really glad I listened, and he helped me learn my body intuition.”Kristen Struble
- Revenue growth4 of 25 mentioned it
“Rachelle (00:00) I really do want to make my client happy because I'm happy and I really do feel like she should be happy and it becomes more focused about my client's experience now, not just the nature of the my nam…”Rachelle Shao
- Mood & stress4 of 25 mentioned it
“Okay, so at the start, like of course this is my first online job so So at the start, like Atlas really helped me. of course, like at the start, I was very anxious.”Cassandra Lelina
- Family & relationships2 of 25 mentioned it
“I'd say my biggest obstacle while I was working with Ken was I was viewing dating in the context for marriage as playing chicken or a little bit of Russian roulette of once I decide, is there going to be something bet…”Kristen Struble
Stories in this topic
Showing 12 of 25 interviews.
WatchAffordable ADA-Compliant Exam Chairs with White Glove Service and Patient ComfortClaire Jeong of Meridian Dermatology upgraded her new practice with Spa Source exam chairs, citing their affordability and ADA compliance as key factors. The practice achieved a high-end patient experience, with patients reporting the chairs feel like a spa r…Claire Jung · SPA SOURCE LLC
WatchOvercoming Relationship Resentment and Learning to Trust Intuition to Choose MarriageKristen Struble worked with Ken Blackman of Sovereignty In Connection LLC to triage her two-year relationship and resolve deep-seated resentments. By learning to trust her body's intuition and communicate needs effectively, she moved past her fear of 'choosin…Kristen Struble · Sovereignty In Connection LLC, Ken Blackman Relationship Coach
WatchAccelerated Growth and Operational Freedom Through Strategic Accountability and Executive CoachingErin Hodges of Press Forward (reviewed as a client of Neal Conlon) achieved accelerated professional growth and operational freedom by transitioning from micromanagement to strategic delegation. By implementing Conlon’s precision systems and attending curated…Erin Hodges · Press Forward
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
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
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
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
WatchFrom Corporate Cog to Trusted Executive Assistant with Specialized TrainingRachelle Shao, an Executive Assistant at Atlas Assistants, LLC, successfully transitioned from a repetitive operations role to a high-impact partnership with a US-based CEO. Through Atlas’s intensive first-week training course, Rachelle gained the specific ha…Rachelle Shao · Atlas Assistants, LLC
WatchThorough Training and Collaborative Culture Prepare Executive Assistants for High-Level IntegrationKenneth Nunez, an Executive Assistant at Atlas Assistants, LLC, reports that the company’s thorough two-day training program and collaborative community successfully prepared him for high-level operations support. Nunez highlights that the rigorous applicatio…Kenneth Nunez · Atlas Assistants, LLC
WatchMeticulous Matching Process Pairs Filipino Executive Assistant with Ideal Marketing ClientCassandra Lelina, an Executive Assistant at Atlas Assistants, LLC, achieved a perfect professional match with a marketing executive after a meticulous six-month vetting process. Cassandra highlights the agency's robust support system, including one-on-one man…Cassandra Lelina · Atlas Assistants, LLC
WatchRegaining Professional Confidence and Mastering Executive Relationships Through Specialized TrainingMariana Forzano, an executive assistant at Atlas Assistants, LLC, transformed her career from a freelance social media role to a strategic business partner. By completing Atlas's specialized certification and receiving ongoing mentorship, she gained the confi…Mariana Forzano · Atlas Assistants, LLC
What people were sceptical about first
- “When we first came across Spa Source, because we weren't familiar with the company, we did have initial hesitations. But with the recommendation and the price point and the customer service and our great sales rep, everything was smooth sailing from there on.”Claire Jung
- “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
Frequently asked
- Is Spa Source a reputable company for medical exam chairs?
- Claire Jeong initially had hesitations because she was unfamiliar with the company, but a recommendation from a dermatology colleague and the responsive customer service team provided the necessary confidence to proceed with the purchase. — Claire Jung
- Can you introduce yourself and your practice?
- My name's Claire Jeong, and I am a physician assistant at Meridian Dermatology in Dallas, Texas. We just opened our practice last year. — Claire Jung
- What led you to look for new exam chairs and why did you choose Spa Source?
- A new practice doesn't come with exam chairs. We were looking at different vendors, and we came across Spa Source because one of our dermatology colleagues recommended them. We looked into it, and the customer service was really great, so we decided to give it a try. — Claire Jung
- Is relationship coaching worth the financial investment?
- Kristen Struble noted that money was a 'big one' for her and her partner, but she views it as a commitment to oneself and honoring the coach's ability to address finances, emotional intelligence, and past trauma. — Kristen Struble
- How does Ken Blackman compare to traditional therapy?
- Kristen found that Ken could navigate challenging partnership dynamics in a way no therapist she had worked with before could, specifically by translating body language and keeping the conversation focused rather than tangential. — Kristen Struble
- Can coaching help if I'm afraid of making a mistake in marriage?
- Yes, Kristen struggled with the fear of 'Russian roulette' in choosing a spouse; Ken helped her break down those walls by teaching her to find 'true yeses and nos' in her body intuition. — Kristen Struble