Ep 36 – Jake Barefoot – Hiring in the Philippines
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Outsourcing specialist Jake Barefoot details the opportunities, obstacles, tips and best practices of hiring abroad: particularly in the Philippines. The experience Jake shares in this episode is sure to help you vet auspicious remote working relationships! 1:33 – How Jake came to be an expert in Filipino/overseas outsourcing 5:04 – What are the current roles of Jake’s employees in Cebu? 6:19 – Cost savings from outsourcing work to the Philippines 8:31 – The challenges/caveats of having overseas employees 13:25 – The vetting process for overseas employees 18:00 – Mistakes Jake made while hiring overseas 21:10 – The importance of communication with and by employees 26:03 – Advice for hiring abroad 30:18 – Where to find Jake online