S4 E11: How to Outsource Without Getting Burned

About this episode

This episode discusses how to outsource effectively while maintaining control over quality and costs.

Outsourcing can help a business scale faster, control costs, and access specialized expertise ,but when it’s done wrong, it can create serious operational and financial damage. In this episode of The Biz Show, Barry and Lisa break down how business owners can outsource strategically without losing control of quality, customer experience, or intellectual property. We cover: ✔ When outsourcing actually makes sense ✔ The biggest outsourcing mistakes companies make ✔ A real-world story of a company that outsourced customer support and paid the price ✔ How to vet vendors properly ✔ Contracts, oversight, and protecting your intellectual property ✔ The 5 outsourcing mistakes every business should avoid If you’re thinking about outsourcing marketing, IT, accounting, development, or operations, this episode will help you do it the right way the first time. 🎙️ Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe to The Biz Show for weekly, no-fluff conversations covering everything business, from startups to scaling, leadership, investing, and successful exits.

People in this episode

Hosts: Barry Bestpitch, Lisa Marie Manifold

Topics covered

• outsourcing
• business strategy
• vendor management
• cost control
• quality assurance

Keywords

• outsourcing
• business growth
• vendor vetting
• intellectual property
• customer support

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