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EPISODE · Oct 20, 2025 · 1H 35M

#063 - He Built a 170-Person Remote Team (That Prints Money) 💸🌍

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In this new episode, host Nelson sits down with Darshan Chavan, who went from earning $3/hour to leading a 170-person global team across four countries, while unlocking seven-figure profits. From mindset shifts to recruitment strategy, Darshan shares the exact moves that helped him scale fast, stay lean, and build a business that runs like clockwork.You’ll hear why most founders get stuck hiring the wrong way, how to attract high performers, and why building a personal brand is now essential for pulling in top-tier talent. If you’re serious about scaling with impact, this one’s a masterclass.If you’re a business owner looking to scale and dominate your market with a viral podcast system, book your demo today: https://vibezcreative.com/book-a-viral-podcast-demoFollow Nelson: https://www.instagram.com/creatornelson Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/foundersplaybook https://www.youtube.com/@foundersplaybookpodcastFollow Darshan:https://www.youtube.com/@darshanchavanofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/darshan_chavan1/https://www.facebook.com/darshan.chavan.37625https://www.linkedin.com/in/darshan-chavan1/Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:48 - Darshan's Early Career and Challenges00:05:58 - Personal Development and Goal Setting00:09:04 - The Benefits of Building Remote Teams00:10:18 - Enhancing Client Service with Remote Teams00:13:24 - Common Mistakes in Building Remote Teams00:14:57 - The Importance of Fair Compensation00:18:36 - Building a Strong Personal and Company Brand00:21:13 - Sourcing and Vetting Remote Team Membe00:24:42 - Creating Compelling Job Offers00:25:44 - Assessing Candidates: Hunger and Breadwinner Tests00:28:41 - Key Interview Questions for Remote Candidates00:30:41 - Understanding Candidates' Values and Goals00:34:49 - The Role of Impact and Mission in Employee Engagement00:37:17 - Finding the Right Balance in Compensation00:38:48 - Effective Onboarding for Remote Employees00:42:50 - Keeping Remote Team Members Accountable

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