The Supply Chaney Podcast
Learn from the experience and expertise of people across the supply chain industry, from those who drive results today to those innovating for a better tomorrow. The podcast supports Supply Chaney’s mission to be a connected, creative, and capable supply chain resource and a respected member of the supply chain community.
The Supply Chaney Podcast
Ep. 26 - Virtual Assistants In Supply Chain
In this episode we talk with Kyle Wilson who shares his journey from being a freight broker to founding Yellow Diamond Logistics and Thrivemodal. Kyle shares the lessons he learned when building his logistics company and how his experience in building a support team in the Philippines inspired him to start Thrivemodal, focusing on delivering virtual talent to businesses of all sizes. He also provides insights about the emerging worldwide workforce and advises that entrepreneurs building businesses not forsake their personal lives and health in exchange for business success.
Sound Bites
"65% of the Philippines works for American companies"
"The world is becoming a worldwide workforce"
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:50 Yellow Diamond Logistics, Thrivemodal, & Virtual Talent
05:48 Branching Out Beyond Logistics Virtual Assistants
08:40 Why the Philippines? Talent and Infrastructure
12:20 Onboarding VAs Into Your Business
18:13 Lessons Learned in Business Ownership
19:48 Balancing Personal Life And Entrepreneurship
22:04 Non-Traditional Education & Career Paths
25:37 The Emerging Worldwide Workforce