What's the main difference between PHVA and Wing?

Wing runs a shared VA model, where your VA supports several clients at once, and its sticker price is lower. PHVA places one dedicated, real-estate-certified VA who works only for you, full-time (40 hrs/week), for a flat $2,195-3,995/month with payroll, PH compliance, a dedicated Success Manager, a productivity guarantee (productive in your systems within two weeks or you don't pay for the ramp), and a 30-day free rematch all included. You pay more with PHVA, but your VA focuses 100% on your business and we guarantee they're productive fast.

Does Wing really share the VA between clients?

Yes. Wing's model is a shared VA who handles multiple client accounts. Your VA might work with you, another agency, and a consulting firm. Priorities and attention get divided. PHVA gives you someone dedicated to your business only.

Is PHVA more expensive because it's dedicated?

Yes. PHVA's sticker price is higher than Wing's because it is a full-time, dedicated VA with everything bundled in: Academy certification completed before you meet the candidate, payroll and PH compliance handled, a dedicated Success Manager, and a 30-day replacement guarantee. Wing's shared VA costs less up front but splits attention across multiple clients. You are paying more for a certified team member who works only for you.

Does PHVA offer shared VA model?

No. PHVA places dedicated, full-time VAs only. If you need a lower-cost option with just a few hours a week, Wing's shared model may fit better. But for full-time support, a dedicated VA delivers far more.

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Q: What if I only need part-time help?

PHVA places full-time VAs (40 hrs/week) only. If you genuinely need just a few hours a week, Wing's shared model might be a better match. That said, most businesses underestimate their VA needs and quickly grow into a full-time role.

Quick Comparison

	Wing Assistant	PHVA
Monthly Cost	$899–1,499	$2,195–3,995 full-time, flat, all-inclusive
Service Model	Managed placement + support	Fully managed: payroll, PH compliance, dedicated Success Manager
VA Assignment	Shared between multiple clients	Dedicated to your business only
Time to Hire	1–2 weeks	~11 days (VA already certified)
VA Focus	Divided attention (3-5 clients)	100% on your business
System Learning Curve	Slower (learning multiple systems)	Faster (one business, deep knowledge)
Success Manager	Yes, shared with other clients	Yes, dedicated to your relationship
Replacement Guarantee	30 days	30 days
Specialization	General admin tasks	Real estate, admin, support (trained)
Uptime/Availability	Your VA might be offline if handling other clients	Your VA is available during your hours

The Hidden Cost of Shared VAs: Divided Attention

Wing's monthly price sits below PHVA's, but with Wing you're sharing that VA with 3-5 other clients, while PHVA places one certified VA who works only for you. That difference matters more than most people realize.

What Happens with a Shared VA

Your VA works 8 hours a day. If they have 4 clients, that's about 2 hours per client
Context switching overhead. Your VA spends time jumping between your systems, another client's processes, and two more
Learning curve is shared. Your VA learns your CRM, your templates, your team—while also learning 3-4 other systems
Priorities conflict. If another client has an urgent task during your peak hours, your VA is unavailable
System expertise is diluted. They know your business "pretty well" vs deeply
Relationship is transactional. Your Success Manager also has multiple clients

Net result: You're paying for a full-time VA but getting part-time results.

What You Get with a Dedicated VA (PHVA)

Your VA works 40 hours a week focused entirely on you. No division of attention
Deep system expertise. They become an expert in your tools, workflows, and business
Faster onboarding. One business to learn means learning happens faster
No priority conflicts. You're always their priority
Genuine relationship. Your Success Manager knows your business deeply
Certified before you meet them. Every PHVA VA completes Academy certification (only ~2% of applicants are accepted) before you're introduced, and founder Julian Lundgren joins your kickoff call personally
Scaling is simple. When you need more help, you add another dedicated VA (not shared)

Net result: You're paying for a full-time VA and getting full-time results.

The Real Comparison: What Each Dollar Buys

Wing's sticker price is lower than PHVA's. But sticker price only tells part of the story. Here's what each model actually delivers.

Wing's Model (Shared VA)

Sticker price: ~$1,200/month (within Wing's published range)
What you get: a VA split across 3-5 clients, roughly 2 hours per day of real attention
Learning curve: 2-4 weeks to become useful in your systems
Context switching: VA loses 10-15% of the day jumping between clients
Effective focused time: ~18 hours/week

PHVA's Model (Dedicated VA)

Flat rate: $2,195-3,995/month, full-time, everything included
What you get: one certified VA working 40 focused hours a week for you alone
Certification: completed before you ever meet the candidate (only ~2% of Academy applicants make it through)
Context switching: none (one business only)
Effective focused time: ~38-40 hours/week
Included at no extra cost: payroll, PH compliance, a dedicated Success Manager, a 30-day replacement guarantee, and founder Julian Lundgren on your kickoff call

Wing costs less up front. PHVA costs more, and bundles in certification, full management, and a guarantee the shared model doesn't. When you divide by the hours of dedicated attention you actually receive, the gap narrows sharply.

Real World: How Shared VA Attention Gets Divided

Let's say you're a real estate team and you need your VA to manage lead follow-up, CRM updates, and social media posts.

Monday with a Shared VA (Wing)

9:00 AM: Your VA logs in, checks your CRM, gets caught up on your updates (15 min)
9:15 AM: Works on your lead follow-up for 45 min
10:00 AM: Switches to Client B's project (their morning priority) for 1.5 hours
11:30 AM: Handles your CRM for 45 min
12:15 PM: Lunch break
1:00 PM: Client C needs urgent support—switches attention for 1 hour
2:00 PM: Back to your social media for 1.5 hours
3:30 PM: Switches to Client D for 1.5 hours
5:00 PM: Done

Total time on your work: ~2.5 hours of focused time + 1 hour of context switching = 3.5 effective hours

Monday with a Dedicated VA (PHVA)

9:00 AM–12:30 PM: Deep work on your lead follow-up system (3.5 hours)
12:30 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM–5:00 PM: CRM updates, social media scheduling, content creation (4 hours)
Throughout: Regular Slack updates from you, quick responses, no context switching

Total time on your work: 7-8 hours of focused, uninterrupted time

The difference: With PHVA, your VA accomplishes 2-3x more actual work because there's no attention division.

Specialization: General Admin vs Real Estate Focus

Both Wing and PHVA handle general admin. But PHVA specializes in real estate and trains accordingly.

Wing's Approach

General VA training
Handles email, scheduling, data entry for any industry
Shared VA learns your industry on the job
Works equally well (or poorly) for any business
No industry-specific workflows

PHVA Academy Approach

Real-estate-focused training, not general admin
VAs understand real estate workflows before day one
Selective by design: only ~2% of Academy applicants are accepted
Certification is completed before you're ever introduced to a candidate
Dedicated VA becomes expert in your niche
Training includes lead management, CRM systems, follow-up sequences
Real estate specialization means faster productivity

If you're in real estate, a PHVA VA with Academy training will be productive from day 3. A Wing shared VA will take 4-6 weeks to understand your industry.

Scaling: When You Need More Help

Scaling with Wing

Wing's shared model means adding more capacity is awkward. You'd either:

Get a different shared VA (starting the learning curve over), or
Increase your current VA's hours (but they still serve other clients)

Scaling with PHVA

Adding a second dedicated VA is simple. Your first VA trains your second. Both focus 100% on your business.

VA #2 comes pre-trained through Academy
VA #1 knows your systems and onboards them
Scalable model: 2-3 VAs on your team, each dedicated

Bottom line: PHVA's model scales. Wing's shared model doesn't scale as cleanly.

Who Should Choose Wing

You have simple, straightforward admin tasks – No specialization needed
You don't need deep system expertise – Tasks are repetitive and documented
You're okay with slower onboarding – You have patience for the learning curve
You don't plan to scale – You want 1 VA, not 2-3
You want the "startup" VA service experience – Wing has strong brand positioning

Wing isn't bad; it's just a different model with trade-offs.

Who Should Choose PHVA

You want a dedicated VA (not shared) – 100% focus on your business
You're in real estate or need specialization – Academy training accelerates productivity
You want a VA who's productive fast – Certified before day one and up to speed in days, not the weeks a general VA needs
You want everything handled – Payroll, PH compliance, a dedicated Success Manager, and a 30-day replacement guarantee in one flat rate
You plan to scale to 2-3 VAs – Dedicated model scales cleanly
You want a Success Manager focused on you – Not managing multiple clients
You need strategic support, not just task completion – Your VA becomes part of your team

PHVA is the choice if you want a certified, dedicated VA's full attention as a fully managed service: $2,195–3,995/month, full-time, everything included.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does PHVA ever use shared VA models?

No. We believe dedicated VAs deliver better results, and we place full-time VAs (40 hrs/week) only. If you're looking for part-time or fractional support (5-10 hours/week), a shared service like Wing may fit better. For full-time support, we don't do shared models.

What if I only need part-time help?

PHVA places full-time VAs (40 hrs/week) only. If you truly need just a few hours a week, Wing's shared model may suit you better. But most businesses underestimate their needs. A role that starts light is usually full within a few months, and with PHVA you get a dedicated VA whose full attention is on you.

Can my PHVA VA work on multiple client projects for me?

Yes! Your VA works exclusively for you, so they can manage multiple projects within your business. Real estate team managing 3 branches? Your VA can handle all of them. They just don't split time with other clients.

What's the learning curve for onboarding?

PHVA VAs are Academy-trained, so core skills are there. Learning your systems takes 3-5 days. Wing's VAs might take 2-4 weeks because they're learning your industry plus your specific systems. Dedicated attention means faster productivity.

How do I know if shared vs dedicated is right for me?

Ask yourself: "Do I want my VA's full attention, or am I comfortable sharing?" If you said "full attention," PHVA is the answer. Most founders choose dedicated models once they understand the difference.

Your VA's Attention Matters

A dedicated, certified VA outperforms a shared one. PHVA gives you 100% focus, real-estate specialization, full management, and a Success Manager committed to your success: $2,195–3,995/month, full-time, with everything included.

Let's talk about whether a dedicated model is right for you.

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