What Does an Executive Assistant Actually Do? (Spoiler: It’s Way More Than Admin)

If “Executive Assistant” makes you think of someone just managing calendars and booking flights, think again.

Today’s EAs are business Swiss Army knives. Yes, they’re experts at organization and logistics, but they also bring specialized skills that can make a serious impact on your bottom line. The right EA can step into functions like:

• Operations – Streamlining internal processes, vendor management, and team coordination.
• Bookkeeping & Finance – Invoicing, expense reporting, and keeping the cash flowing.
• Marketing Support – Helping launch campaigns, manage social content, or run analytics.
• Real Estate Admin – Managing listings, showings, contracts, and client touchpoints.
• Legal Admin – Case prep, document management, and court scheduling.
• Tech & SaaS – Onboarding users, organizing product feedback, CRM cleanup.

Bottom line: they can go way beyond inbox and calendar if you let them.

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What You Get Back When You Hire the Right EA

Hiring a high-performing Executive Assistant, or even a Virtual Assistant, goes beyond checking things off a list. It’s about creating leverage.

When you're no longer buried in email threads, juggling scheduling puzzles, or chasing down invoices, you get your brain space back. You start leading instead of reacting. You gain traction.

Here’s what business leaders consistently gain when they hire an EA:

• Time to focus on strategic growth instead of repetitive tasks
• Clarity in their operations and daily priorities
• Stronger team performance thanks to better communication flow
• The ability to take a real vacation (no laptop on the beach)
• Peace of mind knowing things won’t fall through the cracks

Whether you're a startup founder, real estate broker, small law firm partner, or solopreneur with a growing book of business, delegation is your lifeline.

How We Find the Right People (AKA People Who Actually Get Sh*t Done)

At MPG, we’ve built our entire model around helping small to mid-sized businesses run smarter with top-tier executive support.

We don’t just fill roles. We build partnerships.

Our Executive Assistants are MPG employees, not freelancers or temps. That means we recruit, vet, and manage talent with long-term success in mind. You subscribe to the monthly hours you need (from 40 to 160), and we deliver someone who fits seamlessly into your business.

Here’s what we look for in every candidate:

• Proactive instincts (we love a good “I already handled it”)
• Experience supporting business owners, execs, and fast-paced teams
• Strong communication, autonomy, and digital savvy
• Industry experience that matches our client base: tech, legal, real estate, operations, finance, and more

They’re not just organized, they’re outcomes-oriented. The kind of person who makes things move.

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Why MPG is Different (And Why That Matters for You)

We were built by business leaders who know what it’s like to be pulled in a hundred directions. We know the real pain of trying to find support that doesn’t require hand-holding or endless onboarding.

That’s why our model works:

• We know what great support looks like.
• We match based on more than skills, we match for alignment.
• We offer subscription-based support so you can scale as you grow.
• We handle payroll, compliance, and HR, so you don’t have to.
  

Most importantly, our clients stick around because once you experience what it’s like to have a trusted right hand, there’s no going back.

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Ready to Delegate Like a Boss?

You didn’t start your business to spend your days chasing calendar invites, proofreading emails, or manually updating spreadsheets. But that’s where a lot of leaders end up, drowning in admin, starving for strategy.

Let’s change that.

You bring the vision.
We’ll bring the EA who makes sure nothing falls through the cracks.

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