In this episode of the Build Insite Podcast, we continue to explore with Ryan Gazzard, the founding director of My Virtual Team, and talk about the evolving workforce model transforming residential construction. Ryan shares practical, step-by-step strategies for successfully integrating virtual assistants—from recruitment and vetting, to onboarding and long-term team culture. We bust common outsourcing myths, dive into the structural benefits of hybrid teams, and explore how AI may influence recruitment in the near future. Whether you’re a custom builder, PM, or business owner, this episode is packed with actionable advice and forward-thinking insight to help you build a high-performing team... without burning out. Chapters:00:00 – Introduction and Motivation00:31 – Welcome to the Build Insite Podcast00:35 – Introducing Ryan Gazzard & My Virtual Team00:58 – Why Collaboration and Education Matter02:53 – The Hiring and Vetting Process05:05 – How to Successfully Onboard Offshore Staff08:13 – Outsourcing Myths & Building Real Partnerships13:03 – Hybrid Teams: What’s Next for Construction?17:10 – Quickfire Segment: Ryan’s Insider Tips19:01 – Closing Remarks & How to Connect with Ryan19:57 – Sponsor Acknowledgements & Disclaimer 🎧 Listen to the Build Insite Podcast on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.🌐 Explore more at: https://buildinsite.com.au/📸 Follow us on Instagram: @build.insite