The Philippine Business Playbook

Why Cebu for Your Business? Let’s Find Out! | Cebu 360° at Montecima Clubhouse

From the Montecima Clubhouse at Monterrazas de Cebu, Bryan takes in a 360-degree view of Cebu City and shares what makes this place truly special. Pointing out familiar landmarks below, he talks about what drew him to Cebu, why it feels like home, and why he chose to build not just a second home here, but a business as well. It’s a perspective on place, people, and potential, and why Cebu continues to stand out as a city worth believing in. TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 - 1:10 - Introduction 1:11 - 3:15 - Cebu Landmarks: Featuring Cebu’s Finest 3:16 - 3:56 - A City Buzzing with Potential 3:57 - 4:39 - Closing Statement + Credits

Right Fit from the First Hire: Offshoring with CEO Scott Mesh

The right offshore hire doesn’t just fill a role. It elevates an organization. In this episode of “The Philippine Business Playbook,” CEO Scott Mesh of Los Niños Services shares how Tahche delivered the perfect first hire, why the Philippines became a cultural match for his team, and why he wishes he had started offshoring much sooner. From performance-driven structures to the Three Cs of great leadership, this conversation is packed with lessons for business owners and executives thinking about building their first offshore team. Read more here: https://tahche.ph/podcast/offshoring-success-scott-mesh-los-ninos-services/ TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 - 1:54 - Introduction 1:55 -  3:43 - Getting to Know Scott Mesh and Los Niños Services 3:44 - 5:23 - Discovering Outsourcing 5:24 - 6:35 - The Advantage of the Tahche Cost-Plus Model 6:36 - 11:36 - Right Fit from the First Hire  11:37 - 14:39 - The Importance of Close Involvement When Hiring 14:40 - 16:56 - Making the Most of It with Poetry  16:57 - 22:16 - Connecting, Communicating, and Coordinating as Keys to Success 22:17 - 25:33 - Tips for Offshoring First-Timers 25:34 - 28:35 - Taking on Coaching 28:36 - 30:30 - What’s Next for Los Niños Services 30:31 - 32:12 - Closing Remarks + Credits

From the Philippines to NYC: Delivering World-Class Office Design Feat. CEO Marc Schwartzberg

Marc Schwartzberg, CEO of Office Furniture Heaven, joins Bryan in this latest episode of “The Philippine Business Playbook” to unpack how a New York-built brand scaled its design capacity with a trusted manager and a reliable global team.  Marc shares his start, the playbook behind fast, clean installs, and how the same talents that make great designers in the U.S. also make great designers in the Philippines.  Practical talk on standards, culture, and the systems that make offshoring a successful model for American businesses. Read more here: https://tahche.ph/podcast/office-design-offshoring/ TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 - 3:12 - Introduction 3:13 - 4:32 -  A Brief History of Office Furniture Heaven  4:33 - 5:41 - “The World is Flat” 5:42 - 13:22 - OFH’s Offshoring Journey: A Good Manager is Key to Success 13:23 - 15:23 - Maximizing ROI with an Offshore Department 15:24 - 16:47 - Providing Real Opportunities for Filipino Professionals 16:48 - 20:53 - Offshore Employees Stepping Up with Excellence 20:54 - 25:28 - Benefits of Offshoring with the Right Partner 25:29 - 28:45 - Talent Knows No Borders 28:46 - 29:30 - OFH x Tahche 29:31 - 37:14 - What the Future Holds for OFH 37:15 - 38:28 - Closing Remarks + Credits

Authentic Cebu, Michelin Approved: Tahche Team Visits 'Ato-ah' for a World-Class Dining Experience

In this episode of “The Philippine Business Playbook,” Bryan, Vicky, and Therese visit Ato-ah, now a Michelin Selected restaurant under the Michelin Guide Philippines 2025. They went beyond the usual Filipino staples like lumpiang shanghai, pancit, and adobo, and discovered the rich flavors of authentic Cebuano cuisine. From humba to kilawin, each signature dish brought a burst of flavor and a unique gastronomic experience they won’t be forgetting any time soon.  This is a true world-class dining experience, and one we highly recommend to anyone visiting the Philippines. TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 - 2:12 - Introduction 2:13 - 5:37 - Discovering the best of Cebuano cuisine 5:38 - 9:34 - Culinary insights 9:35 - 10:16 - An invitation to Cebu’s finest 10:17 - 10:52 - Closing remarks + credits #Tahche #hirewithTahche #ThePhilippineBusinessPlaybook #Atoah #MichelinSelected #FilipinoFood #FilipinoCulture #CebuRestaurant #FoodVlog #Offshoring

Tahche Basketball Club Comes Back Stronger This 2025

The Tahche Cheetahs Basketball Club is back in action for 2025, gearing up for another run at the BPO Clash championship.  The grind never stopped, and this year, the goal is even bigger. In this special episode, Bryan stops by practice to catch up with Coach Aries and the team, taking you behind the scenes for an inside look at the work, discipline, and camaraderie driving the Cheetahs both on and off the court. TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 - 2:55 - Introduction 2:56 - 3:03 - It’s game time! 3:04 - 8:25 - Interview with Tahche Cheetahs players Timm and Benn 8:26 - 18:08 - Interview with Coach Aries 18:09 - 18:30 - Closing remarks + credits #Tahche #hirewithTahche #ThePhilippineBusinessPlaybook #Offshoring #BPO #BPOClash #EmployeeEngagement #WorkLifeBalance #BasketballClub #TahcheCheetahs