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

#OnlineJobsPH #TheSecretSauceOfOutsourcing #JohnJonas #FilipinoVAs #OnlineFilipinoSpecialists #OutsourcingCosts #HireDirect #SmallBusinessGrowth

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.

#OnlineJobsPH #TheSecretSauceOfOutsourcing #JohnJonas #FilipinoVAs #OnlineFilipinoSpecialists #FunnelBuilding #SalesFunnels #BusinessFreedom

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.

#OnlineJobsPH #TheSecretSauceOfOutsourcing #JohnJonas #FilipinoVAs #OnlineFilipinoSpecialists #TrainYourVA #VAOnboarding #ScreenShareTraining

I built an eight-figure business working 15 hours a week—and the reason is simple: Filipino Virtual Assistants.

Most business owners think hiring a VA is risky, complicated, or only good for small tasks. 

But here’s the truth: a VA can do almost anything you can do on a computer or phone—admin, customer support, bookkeeping, marketing, design, coding, even running six-figure ad campaigns. 

In this episode, I walk through everything I’ve learned since hiring my first VA back in 2005 (who still works with me today). Where to hire, what to look for, what tools to use, how to train, and how to build trust—and why the leap you’re scared to take is the one that gives you back your time, your freedom, and your best chance at real growth.

Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:

✅ What a VA really is (and isn’t)—not just “cheap help,” but long-term teammates

💸 Why the Philippines wins—lower cost plus a huge pool of motivated talent

🧩 The two hiring goals that never change: get work done + buy back your time

🗂️ Tasks you can delegate right now—email, support, bookkeeping, content, design, SEO, paid ads, even sales

🕵️ Where to hire and why it matters—skip agencies & platforms, go direct on OnlineJobs.ph

🧠 Hire for hunger, train the skills—loyalty and communication beat “expert” every time

🧰 My tool stack that just works—Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Basecamp, Loom, Canva, Asana

🤝 Trust goes both ways—pay on time, give feedback, be a good employer

🌙 The overnight execution loop—train once, sleep, wake up to finished work

📈 Proof it compounds—I trained a VA from social to ads; now she manages $100k/month

🏆 Longevity is the secret—my first VA from 2005 still works with me

At the end of the day, outsourcing is about creating a system where good people do great work for a long time. When you hire for fit, train simply, and treat people well, your hours shrink while results compound.

▶️ Hit play to see exactly how I hire, train, and run the “work while you sleep” loop—so you can try it this week.

💬 Drop your hang-ups in the comments: What’s the #1 thing stopping you from hiring your first VA? I’ll reply.

🚀 Ready to take the leap? Post your job today on OnlineJobs.ph and hire direct—no markups, no middleman, full control.

#OnlineJobsPH #TheSecretSauceOfOutsourcing #JohnJonas #FilipinoVAs #OnlineFilipinoSpecialists #BusinessFreedom #DelegationWorks #WorkLessEarnMore

People always ask me: “John, is outsourcing good or bad?” And my answer is—it’s neither. 

Outsourcing isn’t black and white. It’s not inherently good, and it’s not inherently bad. It all depends on how you approach it and how you treat the people you bring into your business.

Most business owners only see the stereotypes: lost control, jobs shipped overseas, cultural headaches. But that’s not the reality I’ve lived for the last 20 years. 

Outsourcing has helped me work 17 hours a week, build a loyal Filipino team that’s stuck with me for over a decade, and focus on the work I’m actually good at instead of drowning in tasks I shouldn’t be doing.

Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:

💸 Why cost savings aren’t the only reason to outsource

⏳ How outsourcing buys back your time and focus

🌎 The cultural differences that don’t have to hold you back

🤝 How outsourcing creates growth for you and for the people you hire

📈 Why “insourcing” with Filipino VAs beats the old agency model

When you stop looking at outsourcing as “cheap labor” and start seeing it as a way to build loyal, long-term relationships, everything changes. 

The question isn’t “is outsourcing good or bad?” The real question is—how are you going to use it to grow your business and your freedom? 

Done the right way, outsourcing doesn’t just change your workload. It changes your life.

▶️ Hit play and let me show you how outsourcing can work for you, not against you.

💬 What’s the #1 concern holding you back from outsourcing right now? Drop it in the comments. 

🚀 Ready to hire loyal, full-time Filipino VAs? Go to OnlineJobs.ph

#OnlineJobsPH #TheSecretSauceOfOutsourcing #JohnJonas #FilipinoVAs #OnlineFilipinoSpecialists #EthicalOutsourcing #FairHiring #HireWithIntegrity

I’ve heard it for years: “Isn’t outsourcing just taking advantage of people?” 

If your goal is to squeeze the lowest rate out of someone, yeah—maybe that’s questionable. 

But if you care about the people you hire, outsourcing to the Philippines can be one of the most ethical, life-changing decisions you ever make—for them and for you.

When I first started hiring full-time Filipino VAs back in 2005, people would ask me all the time: “How do you sleep at night?” 

What they didn’t realize was this—hiring someone in the Philippines can actually give them a better job than they could get locally. Better pay, better hours, better stability, and more time with their family.

Here’s how to make it happen 

💵 Pay wages that are fair and competitive in the Philippines’ market

🛠 Offer stable, long-term work so your VA can plan and save

📈 Create growth opportunities—skills, raises, promotions

🙂 Treat them like a human, not a task machine

🏝 Respect work-life balance (no “24/7 availability” nonsense)

📅 Honor local holidays and the 13th-month pay tradition

🤝 Provide benefits that improve their life and loyalty

When you hire this way, you’re not just getting work done—you’re giving someone the ability to build a better future. 

And in return, you get a loyal, motivated team member who sticks with you for years. That’s good ethics and good business.

▶️ Hit play now to see why outsourcing the right way can be a massive win for both sides.

💬 What’s one thing you’d want your VA to say about working for you? Drop it in the comments.

🚀 Ready to find your first (or next) loyal VA? Go to OnlineJobs.ph and post your job today.

#OnlineJobsPH #TheSecretSauceOfOutsourcing #JohnJonas #FilipinoVAs #OnlineFilipinoSpecialists #EthicalOutsourcing #FairHiring #HireWithIntegrity

Marketing doesn’t have to be hard—it just has to get done. 

And the fastest way I’ve found to actually make it happen? Stop doing it all yourself.

Most business owners fail at marketing because they never find the right person to do the work. They’re stuck creating posts, writing content, running ads—and wondering why nothing scales. 

The truth is, you can outsource your marketing (yes, even the parts you think are “too important”), keep quality high, and free up your time to actually run your business.

I’ve built full marketing systems—social media, SEO, YouTube, podcasting, ads, newsletters—without touching the day-to-day work. 

My team in the Philippines handles it all. I just guide the strategy. 

And they’re not just “contractors”—they’re loyal, full-time team members who bring fresh ideas, better processes, and more results than I could ever get alone.

Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:

📅 Why the real reason to outsource isn’t cost—it’s time and ease of hiring

👤 The simple “1-person start” rule that keeps outsourcing from blowing up in your face

📈 How to scale from one VA to a fully integrated marketing team

📝 Why SOPs can wait—and what to do instead when you start

🌱 How Filipino VAs can improve your marketing with fresh perspectives you never saw coming

🔄 The iterative process that makes your team better and more loyal over time

When you stop trying to be the marketing department and start acting like the CEO, everything changes. 

You’ll have more consistent marketing, better ideas coming in, and the freedom to focus on what actually moves your business forward.

▶️ Hit play now—this could be the step that finally gets marketing off your plate. 

💬 What’s the first marketing task you’d hand off if you could? Tell me in the comments.

🚀 Ready to hire a skilled, loyal marketer in the Philippines? Post your job today at OnlineJobs.ph and see who you find.

#OnlineJobsPH #TheSecretSauceOfOutsourcing #JohnJonas #FilipinoVAs #OnlineFilipinoSpecialists #DelegateAndScale #MarketingTeamBuilding #MarketingStrategy

Ever wonder why so many business owners hire in the Philippines—even when they’ve never been there? 🤔 Most people think “third world country” and picture instability, low skills, and chaos. But that’s not what I’ve seen over the last 18+ years of working with Filipinos. The truth is, the Philippines is nothing like what most outsiders assume.

It’s an emerging economy with millions of educated, talented workers who want stable, long-term jobs. The government is backing outsourcing, the middle class is growing fast, and for entrepreneurs like you, it’s one of the easiest ways to build a real team without breaking the bank.

Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:

📊 Why “third world” doesn’t describe the Philippines anymore — and what the country actually looks like today.

🎓 How their school system builds serious talent (most workers you’ll meet have degrees).

💵 The real numbers behind Filipino wages — and why those rates work for everyone.

🌴 How outsourcing supports entire families who’d otherwise have to leave home just to find work.

📈 Why all of this makes hiring here one of the easiest ways to grow your business fast.

The Philippines isn’t just “cheap help.” It’s a country where you can find loyal, educated, long-term team members who make your business (and your life) way easier. If you’ve been holding back because of old stereotypes, you might be holding your business back, too.

▶️ Hit play and see why the Philippines might be the best hiring decision you’ll ever make. 

💬 What’s the biggest thing holding you back from hiring overseas? Drop a comment—I read every one. 

🚀 Ready to build a real team? Go to OnlineJobs.ph and find the right person to help you grow today.

#OnlineJobsPH #TheSecretSauceOfOutsourcing #JohnJonas #FilipinoVAs #OutsourcingToThePhilippines #PhilippinesRemoteWork #EmergingEconomyPhilippines

VAs in the Philippines love tools. And there are tons of tools out there—but which ones actually work?

I’ve been working with Filipino VAs for almost 20 years. Over that time, I’ve tested just about every tool available—some stuck, most didn’t. The ones that stuck? They’ve made my VAs way more productive and made my life easier. And today, I’m breaking down exactly what we use—and why.

If you’re wondering where to start—and which tools will actually make your VAs more productive without overwhelming them—here’s what I cover:

👥 Communication & training tools that make daily conversations simple. The right tools let your VAs message, meet, and stay connected in ways they’re already super familiar with.

📋 Project management tools that make it easy to assign work, track tasks, give feedback, and make sure everything’s getting done on time, on budget, and on spec.

🤝 File sharing & collaboration tools that make it easy for your team to work on the same files, check each other’s work, and always know they’ve got the latest version.

🎥 Screen recording & feedback tools that simplify training. Trying to type out instructions is hard. Showing your screen eliminates confusion and helps everything stick.

🛠 Bonus tools that help your VAs check their work, improve their writing, get past writer’s block, and create better content for your business.

And if you’re overwhelmed by how many options there are? Don’t worry—I’ll tell you exactly where to start. By the time we’re done, you’ll know exactly how to set your Filipino VA up for success.

▶️ Stop guessing which tools actually work—hit play and see what’s been working for 20 years!🔔 Got friends struggling to figure out what tools to use? Send this their way.🚀 Ready to find your first (or next) Filipino VA? Get started today at OnlineJobs.ph! 

#OnlineJobsPH #TheSecretSauceOfOutsourcing #JohnJonas #FilipinoVAs #OnlineFilipinoSpecialists #OutsourcingTools #RemoteWorkTools #VAProductivity

You can Google “why hire from the Philippines” and get a bunch of random opinions. That’s not what this is.

I’ve been outsourcing since 2005—back when there was nothing out there about outsourcing. No guides, no YouTube experts, no frameworks. Just trial and error.

I’ve hired from India, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico… you name it. And it’s not about cheap. It’s about what actually works—better than anything else I’ve tried.

This isn’t a recycled “Top 9” list. This is 20 years of hiring wins, mistakes, breakthroughs—plus thousands of other business owners who figured it out too: Filipino VAs are just different.

So why do I keep going back to the Philippines—again and again?

🗣️ They speak fluent American English—so communication’s never an issue

🌍 Cultural compatibility makes the working relationship feel natural

💸 It’s affordable without sacrificing talent—$4 to $12/hr for top-tier work

🧠 You get a deep, diverse talent pool—from data entry to design to devs

🤝 Filipinos are loyal and honest—they stick with you, and they tell the truth

💪 They’re hardworking and resilient—they show up and bounce back

🛡️ They’re not trying to steal your business—they just want stable jobs

⏰ Time zone difference? Actually a productivity advantage

🚀 It’s ridiculously easy to hire—no agencies, no red tape, just results

By the end of this episode, you’ll stop thinking, “Can I really hire from the Philippines?” and start asking, “Why didn’t I do this sooner?”

▶️ If you're still trying to hire local—or worse, hourly freelancers—just hit play.💬 Got a VA who’s stuck with you for years? Or just thinking about hiring your first? I want to hear your story—drop it below.🚀 Go post your job today at OnlineJobs.ph—it’s easier than you think.

#OnlineJobsPH #TheSecretSauceOfOutsourcing #JohnJonas #FilipinoVAs #OnlineFilipinoSpecialists #OutsourcingTips #RemoteTeamBuilding  #LongTermTeam