We handle the hiring.

You get a Virtual Specialist that works.

We source, vet, onboard, and support.
You get execution—without the hiring chaos.

What You Actually Get

  • Pre-vetted candidates

  • Structured onboarding

  • Performance oversight

  • Replacement coverage

Starts at $6/hr + $1,000 setup

Why owners struggle

It isn’t a talent problem. it’s a system problem

You hire fast

Spend weeks cleaning up mistakes

They look good on paper

Then disappear after week one

You found a “good VA”

But without a system, it fails

Built inside 1 Layer Deep™

Powered by the same recruiting system
used by 750+ business owners.

Virtual Specialist is a done-for-you hiring + training pipeline for owners who want leverage without adding more complexity.

Hiring shouldn’t feel like gambling. If the role matters, the process has to be repeatable.

Here’s How It Works:

1

Define the role

We get clear on outcomes, tasks, schedule, and success metrics.

2

Recruit + vet

We run sourcing, screening, and shortlisting. You meet only qualified candidates.

3

Onboard
+ train

Your VS completes our initial training, then we guide the ramp-up into your tools and workflows.

4

Oversight
(so it sticks)

We stay involved with performance reviews and support so the role doesn’t degrade over time.

Why Virtual Specialist by 1LD

We built this inside high-turnover service businesses—where hiring breaks growth.

  • Built on a recruiting system used by 750+ business owners

  • Pre-vetted, background-checked, culture-matched candidates

  • Training is structured (not “good luck, here’s a SOP”)

  • You get oversight and replacement coverage

VIRTUAL SPECIALIST

Starts at

$6 per hour

$1,000 Setup (one-time)

What’s included:

  • Role definition + scorecard

  • Recruiting + shortlisting

  • Interview coordination

  • Initial onboarding + training

  • First performance review cadence set

Ongoing support includes:

  • 1LD-Certified matching

  • Progressive onboarding support

  • Coaching + performance oversight

  • Replacement coverage if it’s not a fit

FAQ

Owners who have revenue, have real work to delegate, and want leverage without chaos.

Book a quick call to learn if a VS is the right fit for your needs: https://1ld.co/vs

We make it simple and guided from start to finish:

  • Intro call to understand your needs and success criteria

  • You sign the VS agreement and complete the setup fee

  • We recruit and vet candidates on your behalf

  • You receive qualified matches tailored to your requirements

  • We schedule interviews with your top candidates

  • You select your hire

  • We finalize the client ↔ VS agreement

  • Your VS completes a 5-day internal onboarding with our team

  • We run a handoff call so your VS can start strong on Day 1

We conduct ongoing performance reviews to keep quality high. If your VS doesn’t meet expectations and can’t pass a performance improvement plan, we’ll replace them at no additional cost.

We specialize in VS support for:

  • Administrative support

  • Inbound sales support

  • Social media support

Every candidate we send is matched to the goals and responsibilities you outline during the discovery call.

Your VS completes a 5-day training period with WootRecruit, including the 1LD Certification Course and our Sales Outline course. Once they begin working with you, your team will onboard them into your tools, workflows, and day-to-day processes to ensure they ramp up smoothly.