EP 146 – Build vs. Buy: When to Stop DIY Translation
From Translation Confidential by Peter Argondizzo | Translation Services Firm Founder
February 17, 2026 · 39 min · Season 1 · Episode 146
About this episode
The episode discusses the hidden costs and delays of in-house translation and when to consider hiring a professional service.
Join co-hosts Peter Argondizzo and Patrick Daley as they uncover the real costs of handling translation in-house. They explain why using internal staff creates delays, how hidden expenses add up, and the warning signs that it's time to work with a professional language service provider.
People in this episode
Hosts: Peter Argondizzo, Patrick Daley
Topics covered
- translation
- cost analysis
- in-house translation
- language service provider
- DIY translation
Keywords
- translation
- costs
- in-house
- language service provider
- DIY
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