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Join Frank and Penny at the BizNest as they discuss the latest industry trends, share handy business insights, and MORE.
Each episode is packed with valuable knowledge, inspiring business stories and useful tools that will help you get ready for that flight towards business success.
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Episodes
64 episodes
The Biggest Operational Challenges Startups Face
Donn Barrera of Virtua Solutions Outsourcing discusses key operational bottlenecks and their impact on business growth with Francis and Penny, including the biggest red flag to avoid failure when businesses start scaling up.&n...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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15:36

What Does Streamlining Operations Really Mean?
What does streamlining operations really mean, and how important is it in building a team? Virtua Solutions Outsourcing's Operations Head, Donn Barrera, discusses how streamlining operations can motivate employees to work smarter, not harder.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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8:03

BizNest: Streamlining Operations: The Key to Success
Donn Barrera, Virtua Solutions Outsourcing's Operations Head, sat down with Francis and Penny and talked about why streamlined operations can make or break your success. This week on “What’s Your Take?”—What’s one thing busin...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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52:59

How to Outsource the Right Way
Is there a right way to outsource? If so, how? Tune in as Francis and Penny provide the best practices for successful outsourcing! #BizNest #BizNestPodcast #BizNestJourney #OutsourcingAndMore #VirtuaSolutions #busin...
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17:34

When and What to Outsource First
They say that you should outsource anything that isn't your core competency, but is it the only thing you should outsource? In this segment, Francis and Penny help startups identify when they should start outsourcing and which tasks to delegate...
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12:26

The Benefits of Outsourcing for Startups
Did you know that Slack, WhatsApp, and Alibaba all outsourced crucial tasks in their early days? Learn the benefits of Outsourcing from Francis and Penny and how it helped these companies scale faster without massive overhead. <...
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15:28

What is Outsourcing, and How Does It Work?
What is Outsourcing, and how does it work? Francis and Penny break down what Outsourcing really is and how startups can leverage it. PLUS, a lengthy chitchat about debunking common outsourcing myths. #BizNest #BizNestPodc...
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15:24

The Startup Struggle: Why Founders Need Help
How do you cope with startup burnouts or champagne problems? Francis and Penny discuss common startup challenges that outsourcing can solve, using Virtua Solutions as a real-world example. #BizNest #BizNestPodcast #...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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6:53

BizNest: Why Outsourcing is Crucial for Startups
What is outsourcing, and why is it crucial for startups? Tune in because this week on #BizNest is all about outsourcing! For episode 5, Francis and Penny discuss the nature of outsourcing, including how it works and its benefits.This we...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:15:59

Data-Driven Marketing: The Key to Scaling Smartly
Francis and Penny discuss how data and analytics can optimize marketing efforts and help scale faster with Virtua Solutions Outsourcing's Marketing Director, Rom de Leon.#BizNestPodcast #BizNestJourney #OutsourcingAndMore #VirtuaSolutio...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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5:43

Essential Marketing Strategies for Scaling Your Business
What are the essential marketing strategies for scaling your business? Virtua Solutions Outsourcing's Marketing Director, Rom de Leon, shares her expert advice on actionable marketing strategies with Francis and Penny!#BizNestPodcast #B...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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24:21
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The Marketing Mindset for Scaling
Marketing strategies aren't a one-size-fits-all. What worked for other businesses may not work for you, so what business mindset should you have as a business owner when it comes to scaling your marketing efforts? Francis and Penny chatted with...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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9:39

BizNest: Marketing Strategies to Scale Your Business
Get ready for a marketing masterclass as Francis and Penny talk to Virtua Solutions Outsourcing's very own Marketing Director—Rom de Leon—as she discusses marketing strategies to scale your business in this week’s episode of #BizNest 🎙T...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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44:58

The Step-by-Step Guide to Defining Company Core Values
Francis and Penny provide a roadmap for startups to create meaningful company core values, turning those nice words on the wall (or on your website) into principles that drive real business success. Which of these core values speaks to you the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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33:04

Defining Company Core Values: Why Core Values Matter
Core values aren’t just words on paper—they’re the foundation of long-term success, shaping culture, guiding tough decisions, and driving sustainable growth. In this episode, Francis and Penny talk about the importance of defining strong compan...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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20:02

BizNest: Defining Your Company’s Core Values: A Step-by-Step Guide
In this episode of #BizNest, Francis and Penny talk about the importance of company core values, how to define them, and how to turn them into action. If you could define your company’s culture in one word, what would it be? Drop your answer in...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:02:03

How to Develop a Resilient Mindset to Overcome Failure
Startup founders Francis and Penny offer some practical tips on building a resilient mindset. How do you stay resilient when facing failure? Share your tips by writing down on the comment section below and listen to the full episode out NOW!
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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5:39

Real-Life Lessons from Failures
Francis and Penny share some personal stories of failure from their entrepreneurial journey and how each failure shaped their business practices moving forward. What’s the most powerful lesson you’ve learned from a past failure, and how did it ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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10:15

Common Startup Failures & How to Overcome Them
Francis and Penny break down common startup failures and offer actionable solutions. Which of these challenges have you faced in your startup journey? Let us know in the comments and keep the conversation going!Listen to the audio versi...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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37:11

Understanding Failure in Startups
Francis and Penny discuss the nature of failure, including why it's a natural part of entrepreneurship and its role in success. How do you deal with startup failures and how did you recover from it? Share your story in the comments or tag us on...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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10:15

BizNest: Overcoming Common Startup Failures: Lessons Learned
Francis and Penny talk about the typical hurdles startups face by sharing stories of failure based on their own experience as well as practical tips to avoid those pitfalls.After facing failure, how do you decide whether to pivot or keep...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:09:17

BizNest: Building a Winning Business Mindset
What sets successful entrepreneurs apart from the rest? Francis and Penny kick off the new season with BizNest, talking about the right mindset shifts that can help you start, scale, and soar!
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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50:42

Core Mindset Shifts for Business Success
What’s the one mindset shift that can change your business or career? Francis and Penny discuss different key mindset shifts that drive growth, including a heated argument about the popular phrase "go big or go home," in this episode of t...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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36:52

Actionable Strategies: How to Build a Winning Mindset
In this episode of the #BizNest podcast, Francis and Penny provide practical steps on how to build a winning mindset that entrepreneurs can apply immediately.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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5:37

The Winning Business Mindset: What It Means
What does it mean to build a winning business mindset, and why is it crucial for success? In #Biznest season three premiere episode, Francis and Penny talk about how mindset shapes business decisions, resilience, and leadership.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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2:40
