Many agencies start out with a lot of freelancers on their teams due to the perceived benefits. To start with, you don't have to be so involved in client work. You can also scale up and down as needed. However, there are also pitfalls to hiring freelancers, especially when an agency starts to grow.
In this episode of The Agency Blueprint, I talk about the differences between hiring freelancers and offshoring. I also provide insight into what every agency owner needs to consider before deciding to work with freelancers. Tune in to discover how you should pick your team to ensure you're setting up your agency for success.
The Key Questions:
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of working with freelancers? (0:20)
- What are the differences between freelancers and offshore team members? (8:18)
- What is the #1 thing agencies must keep in mind when hiring offshore workers? (9:57)
What You'll Discover:
- How to work effectively with freelancers (3:11)
- The #1 benefit to working with an offshore or nearshore team (10:49)
- A case study demonstrating the financial impacts of working with freelancers versus a nearshoring team (11:32)
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