The Philippine government just released the list of 2023 holidays. We're going to talk about that in this episode.

One thing you'll find in a lot of Filipino homes is the banig. It's a colorful woven mat that's traditionally used for sitting and sleeping. Now they use it for a lot of other things too. Let's talk about it.

Hiring an Online Filipino Worker that already has another job is not ideal but sometimes it's your only option. But if this person is a good fit for you and your business, there are ways to make it work. Let's talk about it.

When I hired my first Filipino worker, I was scared. I didn't know if I had enough work to keep them busy. I didn't know if I'd be able to afford to pay them.

Let's talk about the disappearing Filipino. This is what happens when your Filipino worker just ghosts you or disappears. Stops responding to messages completely. 

Knowing the basics of Philippine geography can help you when you're outsourcing. You'll know if your OFS is affected by a natural disaster. It makes it easier for you to relate to them because you can find where they live on a map. Let's talk about that in this episode.

Every once in a while, I monitor the USD/PHP exchange rate. Major fluctuations in the exchange rate can affect how much your OFS receives. If the US dollar is strong, they get a lot more. If the dollar's weak, they could lose a significant portion of their income. Let's talk about that.

One of the things I consistently outsource is writing. It's not that I can't do it; I just hate doing it. It wears me out mentally and physically. It was a relief when I finally got to outsource writing, but I knew it could be better. I'll share my process with you in this episode.

I started using Basecamp in 2005 to organize my work. This was before I even started outsourcing. When I hired my first Filipino worker, I taught him how to use Basecamp for work. Now, my team uses it for everything.

Here's a link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co6y4GF0SlY

I'm not a big movie guy, but I know a lot of people are really into superhero movies. I know a lot of Filipinos are into it. It's a big part of their culture, and it's really interesting. let's talk about that in this episode.