Solve the Talent Problem and Build Great Teams using Nearshoring with Brian Samson

Solve the Talent Problem and Build Great Teams using Nearshoring with Brian Samson

From Martinka Consulting's Getting the Deal Done Podcast by John & Jessica Martinka

March 9, 2026 · 30 min

About this episode

Brian Samson discusses how nearshoring can solve talent problems and help build effective teams.

Brian Samson is the founder of Plug Technologies, a nearshore talent broker that facilitates 100 placements annually for small to medium-sized companies. Brian explains how Plug helps clients access skilled talent in Latin America, offering both cost arbitrage and access to experienced people capable of handling complex technical work. The discussion highlighted how Latin America has become an attractive destination for tech talent, with Brian noting that the region's startup ecosystem and cu...

People in this episode

Hosts: John Martinka, Jessica Martinka

Guest: Brian Samson

Topics covered

  • talent acquisition
  • nearshoring
  • tech talent
  • business strategy
  • team building

Keywords

  • nearshoring
  • talent problem
  • Latin America
  • tech talent
  • business growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Plug Technologies

Places: Latin America

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