Top 7 Nearshoring FAQs Answered: Costs, Benefits, and What to Expect in 2025
Description
In this solo episode of The Nearshore Cafe Podcast, host Brian Samson, founder of Plugg Technologies, tackles the 7 most frequently asked questions about Nearshoring. With over a decade of hands-on experience connecting U.S. companies with top-tier talent in Latin America, Brian offers a direct, insightful breakdown of what businesses need to know in 2025.
From understanding the real difference between Nearshoring and Outsourcing, to quantifying cost savings and uncovering overlooked cultural advantages, this episode is packed with valuable guidance for scaling remote teams the right way.
Ideal for founders, CTOs, hiring managers, and operations leaders looking to grow smarter, not just cheaper.
🧠 Topics Covered:
- What is Nearshoring (vs Offshoring, Onshoring, and Outsourcing)?
- How much can companies save? (Spoiler: 40–70%)
- Benefits of time zone alignment & same-day collaboration
- Why Latin America’s resilience and creativity give your team an edge
- How Plugg Technologies differs from dev shops and typical staffing firms
- Are 2025 tariffs affecting Nearshoring?
- What roles are ideal (and not ideal) to Nearshore?
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🎧 Host | Brian Samson – Founder of 💻 Plugg Technologies
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🎙️ Sponsored by Plugg Technologies – Connecting U.S. companies with top-tier software developers across Latin America.
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