Future-Proofing Your Construction Business with Ryan Gazzard - Part 2
Description
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 Motivation
00:31 – Welcome to the Build Insite Podcast
00:35 – Introducing Ryan Gazzard & My Virtual Team
00:58 – Why Collaboration and Education Matter
02:53 – The Hiring and Vetting Process
05:05 – How to Successfully Onboard Offshore Staff
08:13 – Outsourcing Myths & Building Real Partnerships
13:03 – Hybrid Teams: What’s Next for Construction?
17:10 – Quickfire Segment: Ryan’s Insider Tips
19:01 – Closing Remarks & How to Connect with Ryan
19:57 – Sponsor Acknowledgements & Disclaimer
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