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The Profitable Cleaner
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#197 How to Scale Faster with Bilingual Virtual Assistants (the Right Way)
This week, we’re flipping the script.
In this unique episode of The Profitable Cleaner Podcast, James Harper isn’t hosting—he’s the guest. Originally recorded on Dan and Lexi Schindler’s show, The Cleaning Hustle Podcast, we’re bringing you this candid conversation because it’s packed with lessons you need to hear.
From the truth about “cheap labor” VAs to how to create a culture of loyalty, performance, and trust across borders—this conversation is a masterclass in building virtual teams the right way.
🎙 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- ✅ Why hiring a $3/hour VA is usually a huge mistake
- ✅ How to build a remote culture that actually sticks
- ✅ The real difference between hiring freelancers vs. a fully supported agency
- ✅ What every cleaning company (and every business) should know about virtual staffing
- ✅ How Power Placing grew from an experiment into a proven model
- ✅ Why treating virtual talent like real team members is the ultimate competitive advantage
👋 About This Episode:
This conversation was first released by The Cleaning Hustle Podcast (hosted by Dan & Lexi Schindler). James sits down with them to talk openly about entrepreneurship, remote work, and building a business with purpose.
🔗 Explore More:
• Learn more about Power Placing & Browse vetted VA profiles → www.powerplacing.com
• Connect with Dan & Lexi → The Cleaning Hustle
👇 Watch or listen now to discover how to rethink virtual hiring and unlock new capacity for your business.
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