A: We hear that a lot. Because Life Masteries Institute (LMI) is a non-profit organization you do not get the large overhead costs and profits required by for profit companies. At one time, there was a seven month waiting list and LMI asked their clients if they wanted to reduce the strict and hard to achieve requirements to become an E-VA to reduce the wait time.
Clients said they would obviously like to have E-VA's sooner but that they loved the high qualify of individual that is certified. The standards are so high that it's harder to become an E-VA that to pass the CPA exam. Only 14% of those who enter the E-VA certification program actually are able to graduate.
Yes, through the training, certification and mentoring programs the E-VA's go through they know more about their areas of expertise than business owners do. When you look at even what a lower level employee costs with salary, benefits, overhead and all the other costs, we do understand why it seems too good be true and we are excited for you to experience what others have and refer out E-VA's to other business clients and referral partners you have.
With no ongoing contract, select a servicing options level, interview an E-VA and give it a try for one month. In our experience, you will not only see the value but will fall in love with how E-VA's will change the way you think about getting work done and growing your business.