“Do it right the first time so you don’t have to do it twice. Make the upfront investment, take the chance, and save yourself months of wasted time.”
Background
As a Bay Area realtor with a background in wholesaling, Justin Saephanh had always planned to hire a virtual assistant for cold calling. Running a one-man operation meant every lead generation task landed on his plate, and he knew a VA could free him up to focus on closing deals.
The challenge? Finding the right candidate without spending months screening unqualified applicants—and learning the systems needed to onboard and manage a VA for the first time.
The Challenges
Why Remote Leverage
After sending an initial deposit and outlining his requirements, Justin was connected with Norvia, who quickly:
“You gave me everything I was going to need—tools, resources, and systems—so I didn’t have to stress about anything.”
1. First Round Interviews: Five pre-vetted candidates presented; two stood out.
2. Second Round Roleplay: Candidates received Justin’s cold calling script 24 hours in advance to prepare for a live roleplay session.
3. Final Selection: Chose the VA who delivered the strongest performance and matched business needs.
4. Onboarding: Received a complete onboarding and training guide from Remote Leverage, including payroll setup and time tracking tools.
Confidence in process: All heavy lifting done upfront by Remote Leverage
Outcomes
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Most Hired Role
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Video: Justin Saephanh
Video: Justin talks about his experience hiring with Remote Leverage.
