In this episode, you'll get to meet a successful entrepreneur John Jonas, the creator of onlinejobs.ph, a successful platform for virtual outsourcing to the Philippines. John discusses how he got into the industry and shares the benefits of outsourcing to the Philippines, attributing their strong work ethic, loyalty, excellent talent pool, and affordability to the country's conducive culture and government support. He explains his hiring and management process, emphasizing the need to first outsource something the employer knows how to do. Overall, Jonas highlights that outsourcing is more than just a cost-effective solution; it buys back time and freedom for entrepreneurs.   Thanks for listening to and supporting the show.  Have an amazing week... SHARE THIS EPISODE.   00:46 Understanding Outsourcing and Its Benefits 01:19 The Journey to Building OnlineJobs.ph 04:08 Overcoming Fears and Challenges in Outsourcing 05:46 The Importance of Outsourcing Tasks You're Good At 11:40 The Advantages of Hiring from the Philippines 15:15 The Dream of Working from Home 15:34 Building Trust with Your Foreign Employees 16:09 The Benefits of Hiring Full-Time Employees 17:12 The Importance of Commitment in Business 17:41 The Advantages of a Salaried Mindset 17:54 Steps to Effectively Hire a VA 19:15 The Interview Process for Hiring a VA 27:26 The Importance of Communication in Managing VAs 28:19 The Cultural Traits of Filipino VAs 29:26 Final Thoughts on Hiring VAs