S1 Ep 9: Isaac Smith - Why Your First Hire In The Philippines Should Be A Manager

This episode explores why your first hire in the Philippines should be a Manager with host, Meryl Johnston and guest, Isaac Smith. 

In particular, we discuss:

• [5:50] The story of how hiring a manager was a huge breakthrough for Isaac’s business and the results that decision produced
• [18:28] Common mistakes accounting and bookkeeping firm owners make when hiring a manager in the Philippines
• [25:38] Recruitment processes and traits to look out for in potential candidates
• [33:30] The different ways to structure teams in the Philippines and their pros and cons from BPOs to using an employer of record and hiring direct
• [38:48] Cultural differences between Filipino staff and US or Australian staff

Isaac Smith is an enthusiastic supporter of business owners and the founder of TeamUp, which helps accountants and bookkeepers build elite remote teams. Before TeamUp, Isaac co-founded Summit eCommerce Advisors, a bookkeeping and advisory practice, which grew to a team of 13 rockstars in The Philippines. Now, at TeamUp, he’s helping others do the same.

To get in touch with Isaac send him an email at isaac [at] hireteamup.com, find him on Linkedin, or check out the TeamUp website. 

This episode of the podcast is brought to you by sponsors Annature: Australia’s leading eSignature and client verification provider, and TeamUp: Hire top Filipino accountants without ongoing BPO fees. 

The Lifestyle Accountant Show is a podcast that helps today’s accounting firm leaders build successful businesses, while living healthy, happy lives hosted by Meryl Johnston. For more information or to get in touch with us, head over to our website lifestyleaccountant.co.