Episode 62: How Brian O’Connor Learned Hiring the Hard Way and Fixed His Mistakes

Episode 65: How Faith Natividad Adapted When Her Business Started Breaking

What happens when your business takes a hit and you’re forced to rethink everything? In this 65th episode of the Scale You Podcast, Le-an sits down with Faith Natividad, Founder of Digital Workforce Group, to talk about how she built a people-first outsourcing company and how she rebuilt it when AI started changing the game. This isn’t just a “success story.” It’s about going through loss, adapting fast, and choosing to evolve instead of staying stuck. One thing that stands out in this conversation: Faith didn’t ignore change. She leaned into it. 🔥 Instead of resisting AI, she learned it, taught it to her team, and turned it into part of their edge. If you’re building a business right now and things feel uncertain, this episode will probably hit closer than you expect. ✨  Connect with Faith here: 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/faithnatividad/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/faithnatividad/] Let's connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanlailacaba [https://www.facebook.com/leanlailacaba]   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkdPbjVyWllWWFc5YnN6MHY4OFVzQ0NEYjNHZ3xBQ3Jtc0trTF9PTkZMM0VPLXM4aXZON0t6ZmlIbzdsNjN2cDV1VVpuR2d2dlEyT1hxNjJidWRFS3BtbTFkbzFMNnNyaFNvWi05dFBjMmpnMGxUYm1xeVpmSXB5Vi0tRExMMWdwNWpYTGtsamNJd3JjcTVMYnpFMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fleanlailacaba&v=SO54KlloNpc] Instagram:   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjM0QmJhTVVtZzBrNFk4TmluTFhxM3FHRTZwZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttcTBESnhTdUI2cUFjWDRDU0hDdTlmSG9XbmF6WVZtUWJPdUFVc0tqMEwzLUtBMW9PSXVuUXpOSXpDVHltNk9keVhrSm5aQ1BEcDhOczBrZjlfdnFLX1p4UGY2Vjdwem5yUjFXU0NkSGg2cXZSM1hxdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fleanlailacaba&v=SO54KlloNpc]https://www.instagram.com/leanlailacaba [https://www.instagram.com/leanlailacaba] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanlailacaba [https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanlailacaba] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leanlailacaba [https://www.tiktok.com/@leanlailacaba] Website: https://2xyou.com/ [https://2xyou.com/]

Episode 64: Why Kierra Maggs Had to Learn Everything Before Delegating

What does it actually take to go from freelancing to running a fully remote agency while traveling the world? In this 64th episode of the Scale You Podcast, Le-an sits down with Kierra Maggs, Founder of Limitless Social and The Creator Assistant, to talk about how she built her business around freedom, delegation, and the creator economy. This conversation goes beyond the highlight reel. They get into what it really looks like to build while traveling, manage time zones, hire the right people, and grow a business that doesn’t burn you out in the process. If you’re building a personal brand, agency, or online business, this episode gives you a clearer picture of what scaling actually looks like especially in today’s creator-driven world. ✨ Connect with Kierra here: 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kierra-maggs-103568173/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kierra-maggs-103568173/] 👉 https://www.instagram.com/kierramaggs [https://www.instagram.com/kierramaggs] 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@kierramaggs [https://www.youtube.com/@kierramaggs] Let's connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanlailacaba [https://www.facebook.com/leanlailacaba]   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkdPbjVyWllWWFc5YnN6MHY4OFVzQ0NEYjNHZ3xBQ3Jtc0trTF9PTkZMM0VPLXM4aXZON0t6ZmlIbzdsNjN2cDV1VVpuR2d2dlEyT1hxNjJidWRFS3BtbTFkbzFMNnNyaFNvWi05dFBjMmpnMGxUYm1xeVpmSXB5Vi0tRExMMWdwNWpYTGtsamNJd3JjcTVMYnpFMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fleanlailacaba&v=SO54KlloNpc] Instagram:   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjM0QmJhTVVtZzBrNFk4TmluTFhxM3FHRTZwZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttcTBESnhTdUI2cUFjWDRDU0hDdTlmSG9XbmF6WVZtUWJPdUFVc0tqMEwzLUtBMW9PSXVuUXpOSXpDVHltNk9keVhrSm5aQ1BEcDhOczBrZjlfdnFLX1p4UGY2Vjdwem5yUjFXU0NkSGg2cXZSM1hxdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fleanlailacaba&v=SO54KlloNpc]https://www.instagram.com/leanlailacaba [https://www.instagram.com/leanlailacaba] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanlailacaba [https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanlailacaba] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leanlailacaba [https://www.tiktok.com/@leanlailacaba] Website: https://2xyou.com/ [https://2xyou.com/]

Episode 63: Why Richie Rebamuntan Had to Fix Her Systems to Grow Her Business

What does it really look like to start from freelancing and build a full outsourcing ecosystem from scratch? In this episode of the Scale You Podcast, we sit down with Richie Rebamuntan, Founder and CEO of We Do The Talk, to talk about her journey from call center agent to building a multi-layered outsourcing business in the Philippines. This isn’t just a “success story.” It’s the real version of scaling through mistakes, hiring too fast, fixing broken systems, and learning hard lessons around finances, operations, and leadership. Richie shares how she built her team, why systems became the backbone of her business, and what it actually takes to grow something that supports both clients and local talent. If you’re building a service business, agency, or freelance career, this episode gives you a grounded look at what scaling actually requires behind the scenes. Connect with Richie here: 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/richierebamuntan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/richierebamuntan/] 👉 https://www.facebook.com/richie.rebamuntan [https://www.facebook.com/richie.rebamuntan] Let's connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanlailacaba [https://www.facebook.com/leanlailacaba]   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkdPbjVyWllWWFc5YnN6MHY4OFVzQ0NEYjNHZ3xBQ3Jtc0trTF9PTkZMM0VPLXM4aXZON0t6ZmlIbzdsNjN2cDV1VVpuR2d2dlEyT1hxNjJidWRFS3BtbTFkbzFMNnNyaFNvWi05dFBjMmpnMGxUYm1xeVpmSXB5Vi0tRExMMWdwNWpYTGtsamNJd3JjcTVMYnpFMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fleanlailacaba&v=SO54KlloNpc] Instagram:   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjM0QmJhTVVtZzBrNFk4TmluTFhxM3FHRTZwZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttcTBESnhTdUI2cUFjWDRDU0hDdTlmSG9XbmF6WVZtUWJPdUFVc0tqMEwzLUtBMW9PSXVuUXpOSXpDVHltNk9keVhrSm5aQ1BEcDhOczBrZjlfdnFLX1p4UGY2Vjdwem5yUjFXU0NkSGg2cXZSM1hxdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fleanlailacaba&v=SO54KlloNpc]https://www.instagram.com/leanlailacaba [https://www.instagram.com/leanlailacaba] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanlailacaba [https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanlailacaba] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leanlailacaba [https://www.tiktok.com/@leanlailacaba] Website: https://2xyou.com/ [https://2xyou.com/]

Episode 62: How Brian O’Connor Learned Hiring the Hard Way and Fixed His Mistakes

What happens when a management consultant helping Fortune 500 companies scale decides to build a business of his own? In this 62nd episode of the Scale You Podcast, we sit down with Brian O’Connor, founder of Talent HQ, to talk about his journey from advising businesses on strategy to building a recruiting agency that helps companies hire top talent from Latin America. Brian shares how his recruiting business started almost by accident, the lessons he learned transitioning from consultant to builder, and the real challenges of scaling a company from 0 to 1. They also dive into hiring mistakes founders often make, how AI is reshaping recruiting, and why building systems is critical when your business suddenly starts growing fast. If you’re building a service business, agency, or startup, this episode shares practical insights on growth, hiring, and building teams that scale. 🔥 Connect with Brian: 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfoconnor/  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfoconnor/ ] 👉 https://x.com/BrianFOConnor [https://x.com/BrianFOConnor] Let's connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanlailacaba [https://www.facebook.com/leanlailacaba]   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkdPbjVyWllWWFc5YnN6MHY4OFVzQ0NEYjNHZ3xBQ3Jtc0trTF9PTkZMM0VPLXM4aXZON0t6ZmlIbzdsNjN2cDV1VVpuR2d2dlEyT1hxNjJidWRFS3BtbTFkbzFMNnNyaFNvWi05dFBjMmpnMGxUYm1xeVpmSXB5Vi0tRExMMWdwNWpYTGtsamNJd3JjcTVMYnpFMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fleanlailacaba&v=SO54KlloNpc] Instagram:   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjM0QmJhTVVtZzBrNFk4TmluTFhxM3FHRTZwZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttcTBESnhTdUI2cUFjWDRDU0hDdTlmSG9XbmF6WVZtUWJPdUFVc0tqMEwzLUtBMW9PSXVuUXpOSXpDVHltNk9keVhrSm5aQ1BEcDhOczBrZjlfdnFLX1p4UGY2Vjdwem5yUjFXU0NkSGg2cXZSM1hxdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fleanlailacaba&v=SO54KlloNpc]https://www.instagram.com/leanlailacaba [https://www.instagram.com/leanlailacaba] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanlailacaba [https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanlailacaba] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leanlailacaba [https://www.tiktok.com/@leanlailacaba] Website: https://2xyou.com/ [https://2xyou.com/]

Episode 61: How Adam Pearce Pivoted From Consulting to E-commerce

What does it take to go from consultant to agency owner and build a profitable niche agency in the fast-moving world of e-commerce? In this 61st episode of the Scale You Podcast, we sit down with Adam Pearce, Co-Founder of Blend Commerce, a Shopify CRO agency helping brands increase revenue through smarter data and conversion optimization. Adam shares how he accidentally discovered Shopify in its early days, how his agency evolved from doing everything to specializing in conversion rate optimization, and why switching to a retainer model completely changed the trajectory of their business. They also dive into how AI is changing agency work, what founders get wrong about scaling an agency, and the mindset shift that helped Adam build a sustainable business for nearly a decade. If you're building an agency, e-commerce brand, or service business, this episode will give you a real look at what scaling actually looks like behind the scenes. 🔥 Connect with Adam: 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/shopifyexpertadampearce/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shopifyexpertadampearce/] Let's connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanlailacaba [https://www.facebook.com/leanlailacaba]   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkdPbjVyWllWWFc5YnN6MHY4OFVzQ0NEYjNHZ3xBQ3Jtc0trTF9PTkZMM0VPLXM4aXZON0t6ZmlIbzdsNjN2cDV1VVpuR2d2dlEyT1hxNjJidWRFS3BtbTFkbzFMNnNyaFNvWi05dFBjMmpnMGxUYm1xeVpmSXB5Vi0tRExMMWdwNWpYTGtsamNJd3JjcTVMYnpFMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fleanlailacaba&v=SO54KlloNpc] Instagram:   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjM0QmJhTVVtZzBrNFk4TmluTFhxM3FHRTZwZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttcTBESnhTdUI2cUFjWDRDU0hDdTlmSG9XbmF6WVZtUWJPdUFVc0tqMEwzLUtBMW9PSXVuUXpOSXpDVHltNk9keVhrSm5aQ1BEcDhOczBrZjlfdnFLX1p4UGY2Vjdwem5yUjFXU0NkSGg2cXZSM1hxdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fleanlailacaba&v=SO54KlloNpc]https://www.instagram.com/leanlailacaba [https://www.instagram.com/leanlailacaba] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanlailacaba [https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanlailacaba] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leanlailacaba [https://www.tiktok.com/@leanlailacaba] Website: https://2xyou.com/ [https://2xyou.com/]