The Secret Sauce of Outsourcing

By John Jonas

Dedicated to making you better at outsourcing. Tips, tricks, advice, and stories on how to get work off your plate and be more efficient.

I do things differently. I don't hire "freelancers". I don't ... more

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March 02, 2022 Ep. 82: You Can't Be Too Nice
I'm often accused of being too nice to my OFS. Because of that, people ask me, what do you do to make sure they don't take advantage of you?

I'm reminded of this because I got this email from Desi. She's a really nice boss, but it seems like her Filipino worker is taking advantage of her, and she's asking me what she should do.

Let's talk about it in this episode.
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March 01, 2022 Ep. 81: EDSA Revolution Anniversary is a Special Non-Working Holiday
It feels like there's a holiday every week in the Philippines. On February 25, there's the EDSA Revolution anniversary, which is a special non-working holiday. It commemorates the peaceful revolution that happened in the country in 1986.

Most of your OFS will likely work that day. But some might not be able to. Want to know why? I'll explain in this episode.
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February 26, 2022 Ep. 80: How Do Filipinos Learn English
In the Philippines, there are two official languages: Filipino and English. But did you know that not all Filipinos are fluent in Filipino? You may find more Filipinos who speak and write in English than in Filipino.

Want to know why this is? Let's talk about it in this episode.
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Want to know the answers to the 9 biggest questions most people have about hiring an online Filpino specialist? Get the answers at OFSGuide.com. Then when you're ready to hire, go to OneVAAway.com and I'll walk you through the recruiting process.
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5min
February 25, 2022 Ep. 79: How I Hired a Project Manager for Onlinejobs.ph
I've been running and managing Onlinejobs.ph for the longest time. It's been really good. But lately, I'm starting to see that I need help with this. I needed an operations manager.

So I gave the position to the first virtual assistant I hired, Joven.

Why did I give him the job? What makes him uniquely qualified to do this? Let me explain in this episode.
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6min
February 22, 2022 Ep. 77: Should You Hire Filipino Working Students?
In the Philippines, a college education is vital. If you're going to school full-time, it's practically a full-time job.

At Onlinejobs.ph, we have people in our database who are still enrolled in college. A lot of them are really talented. But whether they can balance school and work is another thing.

So, should you hire a student? Let's talk about this right now.
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You’ve thought about hiring an OFS but you have questions.
Here are the answers. ===> https://www.ofsguide.com/
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5min
February 19, 2022 Ep. 76: Letting Your OFS Handle Payments With Virtual Cards
I love getting tips from other employers.

I got this tip from Vin Carrano when he responded to my email about using LastPass. He uses virtual cards when making payments.

His OFS makes the payments so he can get that job off his plate. But using the virtual card gives him control over how much his OFS can spend and where they use the card. Isn't this a fantastic tip! Let's talk about it in this episode.
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5min
February 18, 2022 Ep. 75: How Do Filipinos Learn English?
Did you know that the Philippines has two official languages: Filipino AND English.

English is so ingrained in their everyday life. Many street signs are in English. News, legal documents, government transactions, many are in English. They're so used to English that some Filipinos sometimes find it harder to speak Filipino.

Want to know why this is happening? Let's talk about it in this episode.
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6min
February 16, 2022 Ep. 74: Already Given Up On Your New Years Resolutions?
If you've already given up on your New Year's Resolution's don't be discouraged. You don't need to wait for some magic number to start making changes in your life and business.
You can start making those changes now. It's neither too late nor too early to do this.

We start by setting SMART goals. What are SMART goals? Let's talk about that in this episode.
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9min
February 16, 2022 Ep. 78: Filipino Love And Courtship Traditions
I'm not a holiday guy or a celebration guy. However, this podcast isn't really about Valentine's Day. But I got this interesting email from my OFS about the love and courtship traditions in the Philippines. I want to share with you what she wrote in this episode.
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6min
February 15, 2022 Ep. 73: What You Need To Know When Hiring A Filipino Graphic Designer
Graphic design is one of those things that most businesses could use. Having a graphic designer really helps with marketing. It makes your product, packaging, and website look better. But a lot of people don't know how to hire a designer. There's more to it than looking at someone's portfolio.

What do you need to know when hiring a Filipino graphic designer? Let's talk about that in this episode.
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You’ve thought about hiring an OFS but you have questions.
Here are the answers. ===> https://www.ofsguide.com/
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More shows like The Secret Sauce of Outsourcing

Hidden Brain

The Daily

Up First from NPR

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