Trusty Oak vs. Doneverse
Two managed support services with very different models for talent, pricing, and how they help you grow. Here's an honest look at how they compare so you can choose the right fit for your business.
A quick overview
Doneverse and Trusty Oak both help busy founders offload work, but they take fundamentally different approaches. Doneverse bundles a pre-trained Philippines-based marketing assistant (a "Doer") with founder coaching and a proprietary playbook from Grace Lever, sold as a packaged "Growth System." Trusty Oak provides a flexible team of US-based EAs, Specialists, and Executives through a scalable monthly budget, with no required coaching program. Below is a side-by-side comparison to help you decide which model fits your needs.
Full-time assistants · Philippines-based · Flat monthly rate 
Flexible team · US-based · Scalable monthly budget Some of our US-based talent
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Trusty Oak vs. Doneverse
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Both are legitimate options. The right choice depends on what your business needs.
may be better if… - You want a packaged program that combines a VA with founder coaching and a proprietary marketing playbook
- You're comfortable working with Philippines-based talent across time zones
- You need a full-time, marketing-focused assistant rather than a flexible support team
- You're bought into Grace Lever's methodology and want her coaching and community as part of the deal
- You're okay booking a consultation to learn pricing rather than seeing it upfront
is the better fit if… - You need a flexible mix of administrative, specialist, and strategic support, not just marketing
- You want US-based professionals in your time zone
- You prefer to start with a smaller budget and scale as needed
- You value month-to-month flexibility after an initial commitment
- You want transparent pricing without a sales call to learn the rates
- You don't need a bundled coaching program — just great people doing great work
- You care about working with talent that's fairly compensated and invested in your success
Why businesses choose Trusty Oak
Real people, not ticket queues
You'll work with the same small team of people who know your business, not bots or rotating support reps. When you need something, you talk to a real person who already has context.
Three levels of talent
Access EAs, Specialists, and Executives from one monthly budget. No need to hire separately for admin, creative, or strategic work.
Flexible monthly budget
Start at $1,000/mo and scale up or down as your needs change. No long-term contracts after your initial 3-month commitment.
US-based professionals
Every team member is a vetted, US-based professional. No timezone gaps, no cultural misalignment, no language barriers.
Talent-first pay model
The majority of your budget goes directly to the people doing the work. That means better talent, lower turnover, and professionals who are genuinely invested in your success.
Built-in oversight
Weekly reporting and dedicated account management keep everything running smoothly so you can focus on your business, not managing your assistant.
"Trusty Oak has been a game-changer for our business. The flexibility to access different levels of talent through one budget has saved us time and money compared to hiring in-house."
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