We’re constantly told that experience is everything.

In this episode of Built Different, we break down why that belief might actually be holding most founders back — and how a 21-year-old built leverage, trust, and scale by not doing things the traditional way.

This conversation isn’t about age.

It’s about how experience can quietly lock you into bad assumptions, and why fresh perspectives often win in fast-moving businesses.

If you’re building a team, hiring remotely, or trying to scale without burning out, this episode will challenge how you think about “experience” and what really matters.

Watch till the end — the lessons go far beyond hiring.

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Chapters List:

00:00 Introduction to Samuel's Journey 02:24 The Evolution of Samuel's Business Model 05:10 Understanding the Remote Work Landscape 07:48 The Impact of COVID-19 on Remote Work 10:24 Challenges in Hiring Remote Workers 13:13 Building Trust with Remote Employees 15:55 Setting Expectations for Remote Work 18:12 Creating a Positive Work Culture Remotely 20:51 Leveraging Technology for Remote Management 25:01 Understanding the Value of Virtual Assistants 28:02 Retention vs. Placement: A New Business Model 29:33 The Importance of Management in Remote Work 37:01 Invisible Work: The Challenges of Managing Remote Teams 47:12 When Not to Hire a Virtual Assistant 47:55 Hiring Strategies and Cultural Fit 48:47 Identifying Business Segments for Success 51:03 Key Roles for Virtual Assistants 52:20 Cultural Relevance in Content Creation 53:34 Scaling from One Million to Ten Million 55:22 Embracing Challenges in Business Growth 57:08 Innovating with AI in Recruitment 01:00:24 Building a Proposal Generator 01:03:29 The Future of Hybrid Assistants 01:04:34 Core Skills for Business Success