Hiring Your First Virtual Assistants for Your Pilates Studio: What Really Works?

How do you keep remote staff accountable without falling into the trap of micromanagement? In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host David Gunther and Onlinejobs.ph founder, John Jonas take you inside the practice playbook for managing Filipino virtual assistants and remote teams. 

Building on last week’s conversation about trust and long-term loyalty, this episode moves from philosophy into practice, showing you exactly how to balance freedom with accountability in your Pilates business. 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 

• Why judging staff by productivity, not attendance, transforms remote work. 
• The “daily three-question report” that keeps everyone aligned. 
• When SOPs are useful, and when they actually slow you down. 
• How to design an interview lead-up process that reveals true fit, without scaring away great candidates. 
• Why cultural awareness is key to long-term success with Filipino virtual staff. 

Today, we translate that trust into action with systems that keep your team on track without suffocating them. 

👤 Guest Bio 

John Jonas is the founder of OnlineJobs.ph, the largest marketplace for hiring full-time Filipino virtual assistants. He’s helped tens of thousands of business owners build loyal, high-performing remote teams that fuel long-term growth. 

Connect with John Jonas 

LinkedIn: John Jonas 

Website: https://johnjonas.com/   

Onlinejobs.ph: https://www.onlinejobs.ph/ 

Connect with David Gunther via Linkedin  

Website: https://www.pilatesbusiness.com.au/ 

Facebook: Pilates Business 

Youtube: @pilatesbusiness1126 

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