Background

From Struggling to Find Quality Candidates to Hiring Sales & Marketing VAs That Truly Fit

For Adam, founder of On the Outskirts Marketing, hiring was completely new territory. His business was growing quickly, and he needed help handling client work and day-to-day operations. But as a first-time employer, he wasn’t sure where to start or how to find the right person.

“I’d never hired anyone before,” Adam explains. “This was my first experience hiring any kind of employee, let alone a virtual one.”

Fortunately, he had seen the value of virtual assistants firsthand. At his previous company, his former employer had already hired three VAs through Remote Leverage, and Adam had seen how capable and efficient they were.

That referral made the decision easy.

The Challenges

Adam knew he needed help but didn’t want to waste time figuring out complicated hiring systems or sifting through hundreds of candidates. He wanted a straightforward process that could connect him with someone qualified and ready to work.

“I’d already seen how well Remote Leverage’s VAs performed,” Adam says. “So when I decided to hire one myself, I already knew who to go to.”

The Remote Leverage Experience

From the very first onboarding call, the process was simple and structured.

“I booked the call, went through the details, and put down the deposit,” he recalls. “The whole thing was super easy. Sales, hiring, and then suddenly I had an employee. It was really that simple.”

When Adam met Miguel from the Remote Leverage team, the experience got even better. Together, they spent about half an hour talking through Adam’s goals, responsibilities, and ideal qualities for a virtual assistant.

“I had a pretty long list of what I wanted,” Adam says. “Miguel helped me narrow it down. He asked me which things mattered most and built the search around that.”

Within days, Miguel presented four qualified candidates. “All of them would have been a good fit,” Adam says, “but one clearly stood out.”

After a few follow-up questions to confirm the fit, Adam made his decision and officially brought his new virtual assistant on board.

The Outcome

By the following week, Adam’s new team member was ready to start. What could have been a stressful and confusing first hire turned into an easy, seamless experience.

“The whole system just worked,” Adam shares. “It went from sales to hiring to having an employee without any hassle. It was smooth, fast, and organized.”

Why Adam Recommends Remote Leverage

“Miguel really understood what I needed. He wasn’t just filling a position. He was helping me find the right person for my business.”

Adam’s experience highlights one of Remote Leverage’s biggest strengths: simplicity backed by strategy. For entrepreneurs who are hiring for the first time, having expert guidance and structure makes all the difference.

“Everything was laid out clearly,” Adam says. “They made it easy to understand, helped me prioritize what mattered most, and delivered people who were actually qualified. I couldn’t have asked for a better first hiring experience.”

Results at a Glance

✅ First-time employer successfully hired a full-time virtual assistant
✅ Completed hiring process within days
✅ Four qualified candidates presented, one perfect fit selected
✅ Clear communication and guided onboarding with expert support

Final Thoughts

For Adam and On the Outskirt Marketing, Remote Leverage turned what could have been a complicated first-time hire into a smooth and confident experience.

“I’d definitely recommend them,” Adam concludes. “They made everything so easy from start to finish.”