The Secret Sauce of Outsourcing

• Ep. 462. Actual outsourcing cost breakdown

  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 youI’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

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• How My VA Built 3 Funnels With Zero Experience

  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 freedomWhen 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

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• How Much Training Does a VA Actually Need?

  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

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• How to Run Your Business With Filipino VAs

  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 meAt 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

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• Is Outsourcing Good or Bad?

  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 modelWhen 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

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