Brian Samson is the Founder of Plugg Technologies, a leading nearshore staffing company that bridges the gap between U.S. companies and top talent from Latin America. With nearly a decade of experience as a founder of multiple successful nearshore staffing firms, Brian has a proven track record of building companies that scale rapidly, each growing to over 65 team members. His deep expertise in nearshoring—explaining why it’s growing so fast, how it works, and guiding companies and entrepreneurs on how to get started—has made him a recognized leader in the industry.

Before his ventures into nearshoring, Brian raised $2 million as a founder, showcasing his entrepreneurial acumen early on. He also holds an MBA from UCLA and was part of a recruiting team ranked as the world’s top under 1,000 members. Since 2017, Brian has made Oahu, Hawaii his home, where he enjoys life with his wife of 10 years and their two young children. Beyond his professional achievements, Brian is also a licensed foster parent, reflecting his commitment to making a positive impact both in business and his community.

Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Brian Samson about revolutionizing remote work.

Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:

- How having flexible staffing solutions eliminates the financial burden of unutilized team members.

- Why the demand for remote work has made nearshoring an attractive option for many tech companies.

- How nearshoring offers U.S. companies a cost-saving of about 40% compared to domestic staffing.

- How Latin American workers offer U.S. companies creative problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and technical expertise.

- Why it’s critical to remember Latin America isn’t a monolithic region, and each country offers unique cultural and economic advantages.

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