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S4 E11: How to Outsource Without Getting Burned

The Biz Show · Mar 16, 2026 · 38:35

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Outsourcing can help a business scale faster, control costs, and access specialized expertise ,but when it’s done wrong, it can create serious operational and financial damage.

In this episode of The Biz Show, Barry and Lisa break down how business owners can outsource strategically without losing control of quality, customer experience, or intellectual property.

We cover:

✔ When outsourcing actually makes sense
✔ The biggest outsourcing mistakes companies make
✔ A real-world story of a company that outsourced customer support and paid the price
✔ How to vet vendors properly
✔ Contracts, oversight, and protecting your intellectual property
✔ The 5 outsourcing mistakes every business should avoid

If you’re thinking about outsourcing marketing, IT, accounting, development, or operations, this episode will help you do it the right way the first time.

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