Buy Back Your Time: How Virtual Assistants Help You Scale with Clarity
Ever feel like you’ve become your business’s bottleneck?
You’re not alone. Most founders eventually do.
But here’s the hard truth:
You can’t grow if you’re stuck doing everything.
And you can’t lead if you’re drowning in admin.
So, What’s the Fix?
Simple.
You buy back your time.
“Every task you delegate is a step back toward your original vision.”
— Andrea Lagrou
Virtual Assistants (VAs) are no longer a “nice to have.”
They’re the secret weapon for smart entrepreneurs who want to scale without burning out.
What Can a VA Really Do?
A lot more than you think:
- Triage and respond to emails
- Manage your calendar (goodbye scheduling ping-pong)
- Follow up on leads and quotes
- Update your CRM and SOPs
- Assist with marketing, social media, or bookkeeping
- Even support sales calls and client care
And the kicker?
You can get 2-3 skilled VAs for the cost of 1 local hire.
We’re talking $20-30k/year, full-time.
That’s a game-changer.
But Isn’t Hiring a VA Risky?
Only if you go the DIY route.
In our interview, Andrea and I talked about the difference between:
- Hiring cheap, unverified freelancers on gig sites
vs. - Hiring through a professional, managed VA agency that vets, trains, and supports your team
With the right agency:
- You get the right person for your needs
- They work in secure environments (no data breaches!)
- You save time, money, and headaches
Andrea works with one such agency—Add-On Workforce—and they’ve helped countless businesses scale without the chaos.
What Would You Do With 10 Extra Hours a Week?
Think about it:
- More time to lead and sell
- More time to build your team or product
- More time for yourself and your family
This is real leverage.
🎧 Listen to the interview here
🎥 Watch the interview here
We cover:
- When to hire your first VA
- The difference between Philippines vs. South African assistants
- How to build a hybrid dream team that saves money and multiplies impact
Final Thoughts
You don’t have to do it all.
You were never meant to.
The moment you reclaim your time, your energy comes back.
Your clarity comes back.
And your business starts working for you, not the other way around.
It’s time.
Go buy back your time.
Bram Lagrou
Author / Speaker / Trainer / Coach
