I tracked every hour for six months to settle this question once and for all. The first three months, I operated solo. The second three months, I worked with a full-time executive assistant through Time Etc at $2,400 per month.
Near matches executives with full-time executive assistants from Latin America at monthly rates that undercut most US-based services by 60% or more.
Most founders judge their executive assistant by whether emails get answered and meetings get scheduled. This misses the point entirely.
Most executive assistant services charge between $2,500 and $4,500 per month. That's more than many people's rent.
Delegated charges $2,997 per month for what they call "executive assistants." That puts them at the top of the EA service pricing ladder, competing with firms like BELAY and Time Etc's premium tiers.
Most executives expect their new EA to jump in and start managing their calendar on day one. The reality is messier.
Viva Talent positions itself as a nearshore alternative to offshore EA services, recruiting assistants primarily from Latin American countries. Founded in 2019, the company targets startup founders and executives who want cost savings without the timezone challenges that come with Philippines-based assistants.
Most founders hire executive assistants too early. They see other entrepreneurs with EAs and assume they need one too.
Magic positions itself as the Netflix of executive assistants. You pay a monthly subscription, submit tasks via text or email, and a team of assistants handles everything from booking flights to research projects.
Most founders spend more time picking a restaurant than choosing an executive assistant service. They browse websites, read testimonials, maybe book a demo.