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Team Up Now: Outsourcing That Cares
Outsourcing That Cares is the podcast that's redefining remote work and global collaboration. Join Julius and Eiza, founders of Team Up Now, as they share the untold stories behind ethical outsourcing, fair pay practices, and building meaningful partnerships across borders.
In Season 1, discover how smart founders are scaling their businesses through strategic outsourcing without compromising on values or quality. From the $2/hour experience that sparked a movement to building thriving remote teams in the Philippines, each episode reveals actionable insights for entrepreneurs ready to grow differently.
What You'll Learn:
- How to scale your business with ethical outsourcing practices
- The real cost of cheap labor and why fair pay drives better results
- Building company culture across continents and time zones
- Legal, finance, and operational strategies for remote team success
- Why the future of work is global—and how to get ahead
Whether you're a startup founder exploring outsourcing options, a business owner struggling with capacity, or an entrepreneur curious about remote work trends, this podcast delivers practical strategies and real-world case studies that matter.
New episodes drop every fortnight. Subscribe now to join the conversation about outsourcing that actually cares about people, performance, and purpose.
Hosted by Julius and Eiza of Team Up Now | Produced by Creative Kubo
Team Up Now: Outsourcing That Cares
Welcome to Team Up Now! Our Story & Why We’re Doing It Differently
Podcast Title: Team Up Now Podcast: Outsourcing That Cares
Episode Title: Our Story & Why We’re Doing It Differently
Episode Number: Ep. 01
Release Date: August 8, 2025
Duration: 35:22
🎧 Episode Summary
In this episode, co-founders Julius and Eiza kick off the Team Up Now podcast with a raw and honest look into how they each found their way into the outsourcing industry—and why they’re committed to doing it differently. Whether you're a small business owner, creative agency founder, or values-driven entrepreneur, this episode is packed with insight into building ethical, people-first remote teams.
You'll learn:
✅ Why traditional outsourcing is broken—and how it can be reimagined
✅ The origin story of Team Up Now, from Upwork to co-founding a full-time business
✅ The core values guiding their mission and client relationships
💡 Episode Highlights
00:00 – Welcome to the podcast and what to expect from the season
03:10 – Eiza’s journey from the BPO world to freelancing and launching her own agency
09:35 – Julius’ pivot from accounting to starting Team Up Now
16:45 – The early days: How Eiza and Julius met through Upwork
21:00 – Rebranding and redefining Team Up Now in 2024
26:30 – The values that guide everything they do
33:50 – A sneak peek at the next episode with Creative Kubo founder Cola
🧠 Key Takeaways
“Team Up Now isn’t just about outsourcing—it’s about building something meaningful and human-first.”
“We’re not here to exploit cheap labor; we’re here to build fair, thriving partnerships that uplift everyone.”
“Happy staff means happy clients—and that’s how everyone wins.”
🛠️ Resources & Links
🔗 https://www.teamupnow.com.au/
🔗 Connect with Eiza and Julius on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamupnow.au
🔗 Connect with Eiza and Julius on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julius-schoenfeld/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eiza-fiel-tampus-20404756/
🙌 Connect with Team Up Now
Instagram: @teamupnow.au
Work with us: www.teamupnow.com.au