Why Founders Are Ditching Traditional Hiring for On-Demand Executive Support

Hiring an in-house assistant used to be a milestone.
Now? It’s often the wrong move.

Founders are done with six rounds of interviews, expensive recruiters, and assistants who show up… then need months of onboarding.

Today’s move? On-demand, high-skill executive support that plugs in fast, works like a second brain, and doesn’t drain your budget—or your time.

Here’s why more founders are skipping traditional hires and turning to agencies like RGG for smarter support.

In-House Hiring Is Broken for Fast-Moving Teams

Let’s be honest. Traditional hiring feels like this:

That’s not a support system. That’s a time sink.

Founders don’t have the luxury of long hiring cycles. They need help that works now—not in Q3.

What On-Demand Support Actually Means

At RGG, “on-demand” doesn’t mean gig work or generic admin support.

It means:

You get operational relief and communication clarity—without the HR drag.

What Founders Are Really Paying For (It’s Not Just Admin)

Most people think of assistants as “task doers.”
But the best ones? They’re your execution partner.

Here’s what that looks like in real life:

An RGG assistant doesn’t wait for instructions. They see patterns, solve gaps, and keep the wheels turning—quietly.

Budget: Why This Makes Even More Sense

Hiring an in-house EA in the U.S. costs $60K–$90K/year.
Add benefits, taxes, onboarding, and downtime? You’re easily pushing six figures.

With RGG’s on-demand model, founders get elite-level support at a fraction of the cost—because we handle training, oversight, and fit.

No idle time. No “waiting for tasks.” Just consistent output that pays for itself in time saved and errors avoided.

It’s Not Just Cheaper. It’s Smarter.

This shift isn’t about saving money—it’s about protecting momentum.

Founders are realizing:

On-demand assistants are how lean teams stay sharp and nimble without compromising on quality.

“Okay, But How Fast Can They Start?”

That’s the best part.

Our EAs are pre-trained, battle-tested, and ready to roll. Once we learn how you work and what’s clogging your day, we match you with the right fit.

Start in days, not months.

And unlike a new hire, your RGG EA is backed by real support: coaching, check-ins, quality control, and a playbook built around startup workflows.

Real-World Founder Feedback

“It’s the first time I’ve had help that didn’t slow me down.”

“I didn’t have to train her from scratch—she just got it.”

“I saved 12 hours the first week. No joke.”

These aren’t unicorns. They’re well-trained pros working inside a system built for founders like you.

Founders Need Fewer Fire Drills—and More Quiet Execution

You don’t need another tool. You need time.

You don’t need another person to manage. You need someone who clears the fog.

The founders who win? They’re offloading the chaos, building systems, and staying focused. That’s what our on-demand EAs do best.

Ready to Skip the Hiring Headache?

Let’s stop wasting time and start saving it.

RGG matches you with your own dedicated EA—no hiring delays, no guesswork, no hand-holding. Just smart, fast, real help that fits your workflow.

Book a quick consult. Get back to the work only you can do.

Sources

Sources:

Harvard Business Review – “The Case for Executive Assistants”

Forbes.com -  "Work Smarter, Not Harder: 7 Reasons To Hire An Executive Assistant"

Forbes.com - "Executive Assistants: The Unsung Leaders At Great CEOs' Right Hand"