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Other staffing services
Hiring in-house
Matching
Personally matched via custom Delegation Strategy Plan
Algorithmic or self-serve search
You source, interview, and vet candidates yourself
Talent quality
Top US-based EAs, Specialists, and Executives
Offshore or entry-level task-doers
Depends on your recruiting ability
Support
Dedicated account management with weekly reporting
Rotating freelancers or short-term contractors
You manage everything
Flexibility
Scale budget up or down monthly
Fixed plans or long-term contracts
Fixed salary regardless of workload
Talent variety
EAs + Specialists + Executives from one budget
Executive assistants only
One hire, one skill set
Speed to start
Matched within days of onboarding
Varies widely
4 to 8 weeks (or longer)
Overhead
Scalable monthly budget starting at $1K/mo
Flat monthly fees ($3K+)
Salary, benefits, equipment, taxes
Risk
3-month commitment, then month-to-month
6 to 12 month contracts
Locked into the wrong hire
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