The Future Is Flexible - Le-an Lai Lacaba

Brian Aquart sits down with Le-an Lai Lacaba, the co-founder of 2xYou—an outsourcing company specializing in executive assistants.  Le-an is an expert in the world of remote work and passionately advocates for the future of flexible work arrangements. Together, they delve into the power of building the right team during the COVID-19 pandemic and the immense value that virtual assistants (VAs) bring to businesses.   Le-an"s journey in remote work began at a young age when she realized the potential of earning a good living without having to work overseas like her father. Now, she aims to impact the lives of 1 million Filipinos by enabling them to work remotely through 2xYou. Le-an shares her expertise on hiring virtual assistants and outlines a three-step process—clarifying tasks/outcomes, creating systems, and empowering/training virtual assistants. Le-an highlights common misconceptions and mistakes businesses make when hiring virtual assistants. Expecting one person to accomplish an array of tasks can lead to overwhelm and decreased productivity. Properly filtering and selecting applicants, providing comprehensive training and resources, establishing regular communication check-ins, and demonstrating care and appreciation for the virtual assistant"s work are essential for a successful collaboration.   Her expertise and passion in enabling remote work opportunities demonstrate her commitment to revolutionizing traditional work structures.  Enjoy!   Stay connected with Le-an: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanlailacaba/ 2xYou: https://2xyou.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/leanlailacabaVA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanlailacaba/   Stay connected with Why I Left Visit: https://www.WhyILeft.co Subscribe:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMgQI4X0kEp8-o7Z9D3tRmg Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-i-left/id1613667100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TE4Y626idPxNeewpCG6Ef   Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialwhyileft/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/why-i-left/ Connect with Brian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianaquart/    Rate us 5 stars and write a review here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-i-left/id1613667100   BetterHelp Online Therapy - Get 10% off your first month and get matched to a therapist. 10% off first order at APodcastGeek.com  Visit APodcastGeek.com, sign up, and use code BA10 to get 10% off your first order.Support the show