# Most Common VA Question

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Podcast: [Freelance to Founder](https://stenobird.com/podcast/freelance-to-founder-55033)
Published: 2026-08-06T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Omar is ready to bring on his first virtual assistant, but he's stuck on one question: hire a generalist or go straight to a specialist? Preston and business lawyer Joey Vitale break down when a jack-of-all-trades VA is the smarter first move, when client-facing or technical work demands a specialist from day one, and how to structure that first hire—hours, pay, and processes included—so it actually sticks. Support our show sponsors -> ⁠⁠⁠https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠ Submit your own question -> ⁠⁠⁠https://freelancetofounder.com/ask⁠⁠ Join our FREE online event -> ⁠⁠https://10Xfreelance.com/⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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