The Secret Sauce of Outsourcing

Everybody wants someone great to work for them, but not everybody wants to do the work. To some, referrals are the only way to get someone great.
In this episode, I will advise you on how to find somebody great. Plus, some tips on how to screen and find the best candidates from Onlinejobs.ph.

Should you buy your VA a computer?
If your VA is a new hire, has worked less than a year, or you don't trust them yet, you shouldn't.
If they ask for a computer too soon, that's a red flag.
If your VA has been working for you for a long time and you trust them, you should get them a computer. If an upgrade will make them more productive, it will also help your business.
BUT getting your VA a computer is a bit more complicated. In this episode, I share how we do it (which is the easiest way in my experience).

I know I'd make more money if I worked on social media more, or mentorships, or phone calls, but I don't do it.
I don't believe in trading time for money. It doesn't scale well for me, and I'd miss out on many things.
I don't like anything that sucks my time. My time is better spent with my family and my business. So, I hired someone to do the work for me.
What in your life can you cut out to get more time back? What can you delegate and have someone else do? Let me know.

I didn't know it was possible to have a life where I only needed to work 15 hours a week (most days less) and could take mini-retirements every few years. 
But I was able to do it because it really is a choice. I choose my life first and my business second. So, I made choices that allowed me to do that. The very first step in that journey is to hire an OFS.
I've lived this lifestyle for over 15 years. In this episode, I'll show you how I did it and how you can do it with your OFS.

I know you're too busy to train someone. Hiring an expert would be easier because you don't need to do any training.
But even when you hire an experienced Filipino worker, you're still expected to train them. You need to train workers on your business, what your customers want, and what you expect from your Online Filipino Specialist (OFS).
Training gives them skills, helps bring them into your business, and builds trust.
If you want to give your OFS training but don't have time, use our training resources at VAsMadeEasy.com.

I have noticed over the years that younger online Filipino workers are really good.
They have more skills and experience than the VAs I hired ten years ago. Their English is also a lot better. Culturally, we have more in common.
I'll explain why that's the case in this episode. But if you want to see these workers right now, you can find them at Onlinejobs.ph.

I always get asked how to find cold callers or appointment setters or salespeople in the Philippines.
I'm going to show you my process and Mitch's process, which can be really helpful in screening out a lot of unqualified people.
Want to hire a cold caller OFS? You can find a bunch of them here: https://www.onlinejobs.ph/employers/skillsearch/cold-calling/db53a7a94bab73bb6476fd58a6fa104b8385275/0

One thing I found common between Philippine and American cultures is how much we value hard work. Like Filipinos, we teach this to our kids so that when they're older, they're ready to work or start their own businesses.
This is one of the reasons why so many business owners have found success when working with Online Filipino Specialists. We have so many things in common; working with them is easier.
Want to know why and how an OFS can help you with your business? I answer those questions at OFSGuide.com

My son spent two years in the Philippines as a missionary for the Church of the Latter-Day Saints. One of the things that made the biggest impact on him while there was the intense heat.
I knew the heat could be intense in the Philippines, but I didn't really understand it until my son explained how it affected him. 
So when your OFS asks to adjust their work schedule to accommodate the heat, let them.  It does affect their productivity and their health. It's one of those cultural things you should know when working with an OFS.

Can you find talented people in the Philippines?
Yeah, definitely!
Online Filipino Specialists can do so many things. As long as it's a task that can be done online, an OFS can do it. My OFS team does everything in my business. All I need to do is run it.
Do you want to know how to find talented OFS for your business? I'll show you my hiring steps at OneVAAway.com.