Client Background

When Kuʻulei began her search for a social media virtual assistant to support her business, she had already tried working with other VA companies. The experience was underwhelming—limited candidate choices, lower skill levels, and payment structures that left VAs earning less than half of what she was paying.

She needed a VA who could do more than post on social media—someone with marketing strategy, graphic design expertise, and a deep understanding of the online promotion space.

The Challenges

With other VA companies, Kuʻulei encountered:

• One-and-done interviews — only one candidate was presented, with no backup options.

   

• Limited skill sets — most candidates had basic social media knowledge, but little depth in marketing or design.

   

• Unfair pay structures — agencies taking large percentages of the hourly rate, leaving VAs with less than 50% of what clients paid.

   

She needed a better hiring process—one that prioritized quality, variety, and fairness.

Why They Chose Remote Leverage

From the very first interaction, Remote Leverage’s process stood out:

1. Multiple high-quality candidates at once — Kuʻulei had four interviews in a row, each candidate answering questions thoroughly and bringing impressive skills to the table.

    

2. Flexible selection — If none of the candidates worked, the team would bring in more until the right fit was found.

    

3. Direct payment structure — Once hired, the VA became her direct employee, with no middleman cutting into their paycheck.

    

“With other companies, I’d pay $15/hour, but the VA would get maybe $6. With Remote Leverage, I know my VA is getting what they deserve—and that matters to me.”

The Hiring Experience

Step 1: Remote Leverage arranged four back-to-back interviews with pre-vetted, high-skill candidates.

Step 2: Each candidate showcased not just social media expertise, but also marketing, promotion, and design skills.

Step 3: Kuʻulei selected a VA who met all her criteria—strategic marketing knowledge, creative design ability, and social media mastery.

Peace of Mind with the Guarantee

A friend who recommended Remote Leverage shared her own experience of getting a replacement when the first hire wasn’t a perfect fit. That reassurance mattered:

“Now that I know they have such high-level candidates, I feel confident that if I ever need to replace someone, they’ll bring in someone just as good—or better.”

The Results & Benefits

• High-quality talent — VAs with multi-layered skills in social media, marketing, and graphic design.
  
  
• Fair pay for VAs — Direct payment ensures top talent is motivated and properly compensated.
  
  
• Better hiring experience — Multiple strong candidates presented at once, not just one option.
  
  
• Ongoing support — Replacement guarantee if the first hire isn’t the right fit.

Their Recommendation

Kuʻulei’s advice to other business owners:

“If you’re looking for a VA, use Remote Leverage. The selection process is better, the candidates are more skilled, and you know your VA is getting paid fairly. The quality you get is so much higher than what I’ve seen before.”

Key Takeaway:
For businesses seeking social media and marketing virtual assistants, Remote Leverage delivers a deeper talent pool, a fairer hiring model, and a smoother selection process—making it easier to find the perfect fit.