Hear from Nearshoring veterans about what it's like living and doing business in LATAM. Join our hosts and numerous guests from LATAM & the U.S. with interesting real life experiences. This podcast is full of great stories and useful advice on how to navigate the world's most untapped talent market along with travel tips.
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Ready to level up your business? The Business Game, A Podcast That Moves The Needle, delivers unfiltered insights from global industry leaders, startup founders, and innovators who’ve built thriving companies. Join us for exclusive interviews packed with real-world case studies, proven strategies for scaling, and hard-earned lessons from the trenches of entrepreneurship. Whether you’re a small business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or corporate innovator, our weekly episodes—also available a ...
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Keep your dreams alive. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. -Gail Devers
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Two comedians. One scientist and a hot mess of topics. Sex. Comedy. Science. #RAW Thursdays at 5:00 pm PST Samantha Abrams and Dr. Brian King pick apart sexuality exposing what the culture thinks, what science says and why its funny.
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TF Labs presents the TF Podcast, where host Jonathan G. Blanco invites guest to discuss the latest in technology and finance, often related to bitcoin, crypto, and blockchain. Learn more at https://tflabs.io [email protected]
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How To Scale 3 Businesses to $4M Each: Nearshoring With Brian Samson
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Send us a text Join hosts Jazmyn and Lisa on The Business Game, A Podcast That Moves The Needle, as they dive into global talent acquisition with Brian Samson, Founder of Plugg Technologies. This episode explores nearshoring strategies, remote work solutions, and hiring top-tier talent from Latin America. Optimize your business growth with actionab…
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The Business Game: Short Cuts - Best of AI and Tech
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Send us a text Join our hosts on The Business Game, a podcast that moves the needle, as we revisit previous guests' insights on the impact of AI, both good and bad and how they're leveraging it to transform their businesses, all compacted into one explosive episode. Dive into the AI revolution reshaping your business in 2025! In this episode, we un…
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How to Turn Gut Health Struggles into a $13M Probiotic Empire with Blair Vega Norfolk
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Send us a text Join host Lisa on The Business Game: A Podcast That Moves the Needle for an inspiring episode with Blair Vega Norfolk, Managing Director of Biome Australia, a leader in precision probiotics. Learn how Blair turned personal health challenges into a $13M gut health empire through clinical research and a patient-first approach, scaling …
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How Lauren Oakes Skyrockets Agencies to Deloitte's Top 31
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Send us a text Join hosts Jazmyn and Dan on The Business Game for an action packed episode with Lauren Oakes, Fractional CEO and 3x Stevie Award-winning business coach. Fresh from her agency exit, Lauren shares proven strategies for scaling businesses, hiring top talent, and driving brand growth. Perfect for entrepreneurs and CEOs seeking leadershi…
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How to Master Tax Planning with Michael Uadiale’s Proven Strategies Before the Deadline Hits
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Send us a text Join hosts Jazmyn and Kevin on The Business Game: A Podcast That Moves The Needle as they sit down with Michael Uadiale, CPA and Managing Partner at Smeed CPA in Brentwood, California, to uncover tax planning secrets for 2025! Discover bonus depreciation strategies, tax reduction tips, and wealth-building techniques to optimize your …
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How to Nail Product Market Fit with Trevor Holmes’: Proven Validation Process
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Send us a text Join hosts Jazmyn and Jaimie on The Business Game: A Podcast That Moves The Needle as they explore product-market fit and innovation with Trevor Holmes from Advivo Innovation. Learn how to master idea validation, target niche submarkets, and turn customer pain points into opportunities using a proven eight-step process, with insights…
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How to Patent & Protect in the Trillion Dollar Beauty Space: IP and Tech Innovation with Dr Mathew
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Send us a text How to Patent & Protect in the Trillion Dollar Beauty Space: IP and Tech Innovation with Dr Mathew Join Jazmyn and Kevin on The Business Game: A Podcast That Moves The Needle with Dr. Mathew Jafarzadeh , founder of Cosmo Innovations in Melbourne, Australia. Discover how he escaped war-torn Iran to build a beauty tech empire in the $1…
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How to Work One Day a Week and Still Make Millions : Learn how with Marketing Max
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Send us a text Join Jaimie on The Business Game: A Podcast That Moves the Needle for an action-packed episode with marketing guru Marketing Max! Learn how to work one day a week and build a million-dollar empire using proven performance marketing, social media, and B2B strategies. From turning $2,000 into $20,000 in two weeks to mastering newslette…
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Some people are trapped, not by chains, but by the stories they keep telling themselves. Stories that protect their dysfunction, excuse their pain, and hold them back from change. This speech is a raw reminder that you are not your past—you are the author of your future. The pen is in your hand. Burn the old script and write the life you deserve.…
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How Shark Tank PR can 10x Your Brand Awareness: Scaling to $1mill+ with E-Com Founder Liam Trolio
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Send us a text How Shark Tank PR can 10x Your Brand Awareness: Scaling to $1mill+ with E-Com Founder Liam Trolio Join hosts Jazmyn and Kevin on The Business Game as we unpack how to build, scale, and exit DTC brands with Liam Trolio — eCommerce founder, consultant, and mentor who has driven 8M+ AUD in online sales across 10+ Shopify brands, includi…
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How to Turn a Shark Tank Appearance into a $4M Business: Lou Rice’s Secrets
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Send us a text Join hosts Jazmyn and Dan on The Business Game as we Discover how to build a $4M brand from a Shark Tank pitch with Lou Rice, founder of Strapsicle. Learn how Lou turned an accidental Kindle drop into a viral e-reader accessory empire, scaling from a simple idea to global retail success. Dive into her Shark Tank experience, from over…
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How to build a health app people actually use: Creating solutions with Alice Ruddell
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Send us a text From treatment room to tech success. When physiotherapist Alice Ruddell saw patients struggling through rehab, she didn’t just take notes - she built the solution. A Rehab Diary is now transforming recovery for clinics, sports teams, and hospitals across Australia. In this episode of The Business Game – A Podcast That Moves The Needl…
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How To Systemise for Scale: Better Business Without the Chaos, with CEO Val Coin of Via Technology
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Send us a text Join hosts Jazmyn and Dan on The Business Game as we unpack how to scale without spiralling into chaos. Our guest, Val Coin - digital transformation specialist, change management strategist, and co-founder of Via Technology on the Sunshine Coast - shares a human-first playbook for building smarter systems that actually work in the re…
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How to Get Investment Ready: Bootstrapping vs Funding with David Blanch and Audun Fiskerud
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Send us a text How to Get Investment Ready: Bootstrapping vs Funding with David Blanch and Audun Fiskerud Join us on The Business Game Podcast with hosts Jazmyn and Dan as we dive into Queensland’s startup scene alongside David from Bitpool and Audun from EnergyLab. Learn how talent, capital and support infrastructure come together, why accelerator…
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You have everything you need you just need to tap into it.
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How to Redefine Leadership: Balancing AI Innovation with Human Connection
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Send us a text Join us on The Business Game Podcast with hosts Jazmyn and Dan for an inspiring episode with Christopher Carter, CEO of Approyo, as he shares his journey to SAP success, leadership strategies, and tech innovation driving global markets. Discover how to ignite business success with authentic leadership, harness empathy to scale tech e…
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How to Forge Lasting Partnerships That Transform Industries: Beyond Just Coding
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Send us a text Join hosts Jazmyn and Jaimie on the Business Game: A Podcast That Moves the Needle for an insightful episode featuring Ivan Gekht, CEO of GetSoft USA, as he dives deep into the world of fintech, data management, and agile innovation. Discover how to transform overwhelming data into actionable business strategies, avoid common agile p…
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How to Transform Pain into Power: Ken Miller’s Success Story
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Send us a text Join us on The Business Game: A Podcast That Moves The Needle for an inspiring episode with Ken Miller, founder of Denali FSP and a serial entrepreneur who transformed his life from homelessness and incarceration to leading five successful businesses. In this powerful episode, Ken shares his incredible story of resilience, overcoming…
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How To Tailor Your Messaging: Psychology‑Backed Tricks for B2B and B2C Communication
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Send us a text Join hosts Jamie and Dan on The Business Game: A Podcast That Moves The Needle as they dive into an insightful conversation with Joshua Altman, founder of Beltway Media, in this must listen episode! Discover expert strategies for business communication, brand trust, and reputation management in 2025. Joshua, a fractional Chief Commun…
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Million Dollar Moves: Secrets from a Fitness Empire
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Send us a text Join The Business Game, A Podcast That Moves The Needle for an inspiring episode with Bek Strachan, founder of RBB Fitness Studio and RBB to the Beat. Discover how Bek transformed her passion for group fitness into a multi-million-dollar fitness empire despite facing a toxic gym environment, a brutal lawsuit, and a forced shift to un…
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Stop Scrolling! Secrets to Authentic Social Media Success with Kennedy Logan
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Send us a text Join us for an unmissable episode featuring Kennedy Logan, founder of Soboard Socials, as she reveals proven social media strategies to skyrocket your brand awareness, build trust, and drive conversions. Discover how to stop chasing viral moments and focus on authentic content creation that resonates with your audience. Kennedy break…
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Luxury Wellness Empire Conquered the Globe: Kristy Morris Unveils Secrets to Skyrocketing Success
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Send us a text Join us on The Business Game, A Podcast That Moves The Needle for an inspiring episode with Kristy Morris, co-founder of Kailo Group, as she unveils the secrets behind building a global luxury wellness empire from Brisbane, Australia. Discover how Kailo Nutrition and Kailo Wellness Medispa skyrocketed to success, landing in prestigio…
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From Churn to Champions: Secrets to SaaS Success with Altvia’s CEO
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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Business Game, A Podcast That Moves The Needle for business leaders and entrepreneurs. In this episode, we sit down with Brie Aletto, CEO of Altvia, a game-changing vertical SaaS platform revolutionizing the private capital markets. With the global SaaS market projected to reach $1.2 trillion by 2034…
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🚀 $50M Series A Tech Startup Scales Fast with Nearshore Talent | Brian Samson | Plugg.tech
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🎙️ The Nearshore Cafe Podcast | Hosted by Brian Samson In this episode, Brian Samson — founder of Plugg Technologies and host of The Nearshore Cafe Podcast — shares a powerful success story from a booming Series A tech startup based in Atlanta. With over $50 million raised, this company had the resources to hire from anywhere in the world. But inst…
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Excel Worldwide: Myke Wilder’s Guide To Your Non-English Teams
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Send us a text Join us on The Business Game as we sit down with Myke Wilder, a corporate communications expert and ESL coach with over 41 years of experience. In this episode, Myke dives deep into how managers and leaders can effectively communicate with L2 (non-native) English-speaking staff and offshore teams. He shares practical do’s and don’ts,…
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Can You Outshine Competitors in a Crowded Market? Co-Founders Tayla Morris and Megan Eichhorn tell us how!
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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to building a thriving financial advisory business with this episode of The Business Games! Join host Jaimie as she dives deep with Megan Eichhorn and Tayla Morris, co-founders of Tayme Financial Group, a client-centric financial planning firm on Australia’s Sunshine Coast. Discover actionable strategies for naviga…
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Can a Business Analyst in Mexico really support a U.S. tech team just as well—or better—than someone in Silicon Valley? 🌎
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In this episode of The Nearshore Cafe Podcast, host Brian Samson (founder of Plugg Technologies) dives deep with Fernando Soto, a senior Business Analyst working remotely from Guadalajara, Mexico. From humble roots in Tijuana to leading global tech projects, Fernando reveals the real story of life as a nearshore tech professional. 📉 Laid off after …
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spiritual encouragement isn't part being perfect is about remembering you're already whole.
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How Can SEO Skyrocket Your Business? | The Business Game Podcast with Peter Curran
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Send us a text Join us on this electrifying episode of The Business Game, A Podcast That Moves The Needle! We sit down with Peter Curran, co-founder of Digital Surfer, a Gold Coast digital marketing agency delivering jaw-dropping results like 3,400% call increases for clients. From his gritty days as a detective to scaling a business with his wife …
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How a San Francisco Startup Cut Dev Costs 60% with LATAM Engineers | Nearshoring Success
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What happens when a Series B startup in San Francisco realizes they’re paying over $200K per year for a remote engineer—and getting no extra value from being in the Bay Area? They go nearshore. And they win. Big. In this episode of The Nearshore Cafe Podcast, host Brian Samson (Founder of Plugg Technologies) shares the true story of how one founder…
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Your attitude can either be your greatest weapon or your biggest obstacle. In this powerful message, discover how a negative mindset silently sabotages your purpose — and how shifting your attitude can unlock the path to fulfillment, growth, and destiny.
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From The Tech Panel to The Business Game: Inside Our Bold New Playbook
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Send us a text From The Tech Panel to The Business Game: Inside Our Bold New Playbook! Welcome to the rebrand reveal of The Business Game, A Podcast That Moves The Needle! In this exciting episode, hosts Jaimie Allotta and new co-host Dan Thomasson dive into why The Tech Panel, Where Tech Minds Meet transformed into The Business Game, A Podcast Tha…
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Want to know the #1 mistake startups make with AI innovation? Stop scrolling and watch Lucas Meadowcroft reveal how to skyrocket your business with smart tech solutions!
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Send us a text Today on The Tech Panel as we dive into the world of innovation with Lucas Meadowcroft, a calculated risk-taker, innovation consultant, and founder of Crofti and Tribu. With nearly 20 years in tech, Lucas shares how he helps businesses in construction, manufacturing, and beyond embrace AI and automation to streamline operations and b…
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Building a $6M Remote Sales Operation in Colombia 🎙 The Nearshore Cafe Podcast
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In this episode of The Nearshore Cafe Podcast, host Brian Samson, founder of Plugg Technologies, chats with Amir Reiter, CEO of CloudTask, about how Medellín, Colombia has become a hidden gem for building high-performing global sales teams. From building his first team in an Airbnb to scaling a $6M+ revenue operation with over 265 contractors, Amir…
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Can one tool slash dev time and boost security? CEO Matt Doughty reveals how!
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Send us a text Can one tool slash dev time and boost security? CEO Matt Doughty reveals how Prefactor can help you. Join us on The Tech Panel as Matt Doughty, former Procore leader who scaled $35M+ in revenue, shares his journey from enterprise success to founding Prefactor, a dev-focused cybersecurity startup revolutionizing authentication and use…
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Build-Operate-Transfer Explained: The Secret Strategy for Scaling Tech Teams in LATAM
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In this episode of The Nearshore Cafe Podcast, host Brian Samson, founder of Plugg Technologies, sits down with Jared Andreassen, executive at Blue Coding, to break down the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model—an emerging strategy reshaping how mid-market and enterprise tech companies scale teams across Latin America. From setting up entire operatio…
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RegTech’s Next Big Leap! PolicyCheck’s AI Secrets to Crush Compliance Chaos
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Send us a text RegTech’s Next Big Leap! PolicyCheck’s AI Secrets to Crush Compliance Chaos Join The Tech Panel for an eye-opening episode with Simon Archer and Andrew Clouston, founders of PolicyCheck (https://policycheck.com.au), who are shaking up compliance in financial services. Dive into how AI and next-gen automation are transforming risk man…
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How Nearshoring Boosts Tech M&A Valuations | The Nearshore Cafe Podcast
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In this episode of The Nearshore Cafe Podcast, host Brian Samson, founder of Plugg Technologies, sits down with Ron Noden, SVP of Tech M&A at Quorum Group, to unpack the real value of nearshoring, how international staffing impacts valuations, and why 60% of tech M&A deals involve two or more countries. From building massive teams in Costa Rica to …
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Struggling to stand out in a crowded AI or SaaS market? Learn storytelling and SEO hacks from startup expert Gerard Doyle!
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Send us a text Struggling to stand out in a crowded AI or SaaS market? Learn storytelling and SEO hacks! Join us on The Tech Panels for a powerhouse episode with Gerard Doyle, founder of Fractal and a startup marketing guru! With over 20 years of experience spanning global brands like Microsoft, GM, and Coca-Cola to high-growth startups, Gerard sha…
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Let your pain be your motivation.
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Not all regions are created equal when it comes to building high-performing remote teams. In this new Nearshore Cafe Podcast short, I spoke with global BPO executive Stewart Wolfenson, who broke down how cultural and operational strengths vary across: ✅ Philippines – Service-first mindset. Perfect for support and customer care. ✅ Dominican Republic…
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Deal Ready or Deal Breaker? Emily Price on Mastering Startup Investments
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Send us a text Deal Ready or Deal Breaker? Emily Price on Mastering Startup Investments Join The Tech Panels for a deep dive with Emily Price, co-founder of Tallystone, revolutionizing startup deal readiness! Discover how Tallystone’s automated data rooms streamline due diligence, empower startups to stay investor-ready, and transform capital raisi…
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Top 7 Nearshoring FAQs Answered: Costs, Benefits, and What to Expect in 2025
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In this solo episode of The Nearshore Cafe Podcast, host Brian Samson, founder of Plugg Technologies, tackles the 7 most frequently asked questions about Nearshoring. With over a decade of hands-on experience connecting U.S. companies with top-tier talent in Latin America, Brian offers a direct, insightful breakdown of what businesses need to know …
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How Can Startups Avoid Costly GTM Mistakes in New Markets?
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Send us a text How Can Startups Avoid Costly GTM Mistakes in New Markets? Mykhaylo Shaforostov, Co-Founder & CRO of Crankshaft.ai explains! In this electrifying episode of The Tech Panels, we sit down with Mykhaylo Shaforostov, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Crankshaft.ai, to unpack the secrets behind scaling startups, revolutionizing sale…
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How to Build High-Performing Nearshore Tech Teams with Latin American Developers
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In this episode of The Nearshore Cafe Podcast, host Seb Wichmann talks with Brian Samson, founder of Plugg Technologies, about scaling remote tech teams by hiring elite Latin American software engineers. Brian shares authentic hiring strategies, from using video job descriptions to running pop-up coding challenges, helping U.S. companies attract an…
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How Does Jean Criss Build E-Commerce Empires While Empowering Women Worldwide?
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Send us a text How Does Jean Criss Build E-Commerce Empires While Empowering Women Worldwide? Join The Tech Panel’s latest episode featuring Jean Criss, CEO and Founder of Jean Criss Media, for an inspiring deep dive into media, technology, and women’s empowerment! With over 25 years of expertise, Jean Criss is a visionary entrepreneur who has foun…
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From Google Sheets to Scalable SaaS: How PayTrack Transformed Travel & Expense Management in LATAM
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🎙️ Featuring Pedro Góes, CEO of PayTrack | The Nearshore Cafe Podcast In this episode, host Brian Samson speaks with Pedro Góes, CEO of PayTrack, a Brazil-based fintech that evolved from startup hustle to enterprise-level execution—growing from 20 to nearly 400 employees, largely without outside investment. Pedro reveals how PayTrack built an all-i…
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