I see business owners make the same mistake over and over—they chase “cheap outsourcing” and end up paying way more than they should. 💸

Here’s the truth: outsourcing done right isn’t about cutting corners or hiring the cheapest option.

It’s about building something sustainable—a team that actually helps your business grow instead of creating more problems to manage.

When I first started outsourcing, I thought I was saving time by letting an agency handle it all.

Big mistake.

They marked up costs, added bad management, and I lost one of the best programmers I ever had because of “office politics” I couldn’t control.

Once I started hiring directly from the Philippines, everything changed.

I got better people, more loyalty, lower risk, and the kind of long-term ROI you just don’t get from freelancers or BPOs.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

💰 The real cost of outsourcing—salary, benefits, time, and hidden fees🏢 Why agencies and BPOs charge more while giving you less control⚙️ How hiring direct in the Philippines saves money and builds loyalty📉 The hidden time and risk costs most owners overlook🧠 Why a few hours up front save you years later🤝 How Filipino loyalty turns short-term hires into lifetime teammates📈 The math behind 100x–1000x ROI from people who stay and grow with you

I’ve been doing this for 20 years, and here’s what I know: the cheaper, faster, easier route isn’t cheaper, faster, or easier in the long run.

The real win is bringing great people into your company and letting them grow with you.

That’s where the magic happens.

▶️ Hit play to see the real math of outsourcing—and how to make it work long-term.

💬 Which part of outsourcing costs do you think most business owners underestimate? Drop it in the comments.

🚀 When you’re ready to hire the right way, hire direct at OnlineJobs.ph

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Can a VA in the Philippines really build your funnel? Short answer: yes. Longer answer: absolutely.

My Filipino team built three funnels for me from scratch—including one VA who had never touched funnels before.

That’s the beauty of outsourcing. You don’t need some expensive “expert.” You just need someone loyal, smart, and willing to learn.

Here’s what I cover in this episode:

🛠 How a VA with no experience built 3 full funnels (and nailed it)

🎯 Why copy, design, and funnel building are 3 different roles—and how to align them

🔍 The trick I use to spot real funnel experience vs. “sample work” from a course

📈 Why funnel success is more about the business owner than the VA

⏳ How hiring one VA to build and market funnels creates long-term freedom

When it comes to building funnels, you don’t always need an “experienced” funnel builder. You need someone who can learn the software, follow your process, and keep working on it long after launch.

▶️ Hit play now and see how to stop building funnels yourself and finally hand it off with confidence.

💬 Have you ever tried handing off funnel work to a VA? Drop your experience in the comments—I’d love to hear it.

🚀 Ready to find your own funnel-building VA? Go to OnlineJobs.ph and start building your team today.

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Do you really have to train a VA?

I used to think if I just hired someone “already experienced,” I wouldn’t have to.

Turns out that’s not true—you always have to do some training. Even a senior programmer still needs to learn my processes, tools, and expectations.

What I’ve learned is this: training isn’t just about skills—it’s about trust. And when your VA trusts you, they’ll stick around, work harder, and even surprise you with how much they can do.

Here’s what I break down in this episode

👩‍💻 Why I usually pick “young & hungry” over experienced hires—they grow into loyalty faster

🎥 How a quick screen-share video saves hours of writing instructions

🧑‍🏫 The simple first-task formula I use: record → send → let them try → refine

🔑 Why you shouldn’t make new VAs decide everything too soon

🛠️ The exact tools I use every day: Snagit, Loom, TinyTake

🤝 How training builds trust—and why trust is what makes them stick

📈 Why I hardly train at all today (and how early effort pays off for years)

If you’ve been thinking, “I don’t have time to train,” flip it: you don’t have time not to.

Training is the simplest lever to earn trust, reduce churn, and get work done your way—without micromanaging.

▶️ Hit play to see the exact training flow I use—and steal it for your next hire.

💬 What’s one thing you’ve trained (or avoided training) that made a difference? Drop it in the comments.

🚀 Ready to find your first loyal Filipino VA? Start today at OnlineJobs.ph.

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