# From Upwork to Onlinejobs.ph: How to Hire Quality Talent Without the Fees

Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/evan-carmichael-believe-unlocking-your-true-potential-7782439/from-upwork-to-onlinejobs-ph-how-to-hire-quality-talent-without-the-fees
Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/evan-carmichael-believe-unlocking-your-true-potential-7782439/from-upwork-to-onlinejobs-ph-how-to-hire-quality-talent-without-the-fees.md
Podcast: [Evan Carmichael - Believe: Unlocking Your True Potential](https://stenobird.com/podcast/evan-carmichael-believe-unlocking-your-true-potential-7782439)
Published: 2026-07-20T05:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/VG9551057820.mp3?updated=1778673235
Audio file: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/VG9551057820.mp3?updated=1778673235
Processing state: not_requested
JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/evan-carmichael-believe-unlocking-your-true-potential-7782439/episodes/from-upwork-to-onlinejobs-ph-how-to-hire-quality-talent-without-the-fees
Duration seconds: 4408

## Resource

✎ Get free access to our vault of PDF summaries for every YouTube video here: https://believe.evancarmichael.com/the-vault ✎ Hiring the right talent can make or break your business. In this conversation, I sat down with John Jonas, founder of OnlineJobs.ph (https://www.onlinejobs.ph/), to break down the differences between Upwork and OnlineJobs.ph. John shares why his platform has become the go-to hiring hub for entrepreneurs looking to build long-term teams, especially in the Philippines. We dive deep into why Upwork’s fees and short-term work structure are pushing talent away and how OnlineJobs.ph offers a more stable, cost-effective solution. ✎ We also get into the hiring process—how I transitioned from Upwork, the challenges of building a reliable team, and the strategies that worked for me. John explains the unique Filipino work culture, how loyalty and job stability play a big role, and why so many professionals prefer direct hiring over freelancing platforms. If you’re looking for video editors, virtual assistants, or even CFO-level hires, this episode walks through how to attract top-tier talent while keeping costs low. ✎ Beyond just recruitment, we discuss the future of remote hiring, the best ways to manage a global team, and how OnlineJobs.ph is evolving to make hiring even easier. Whether you’re hiring your first VA or scaling a remote team, this conversation is packed with insights on finding, managing, and keeping the best people for your business. Let’s dive in and level up your hiring game! ★ BOOKS ★ • Momentum: https://amzn.to/3kJZIAv • Build to Serve: https://amzn.to/3XZiCSg • Your One Word: https://amzn.to/3R9qVII • The Top 10 Rules for Success: https://amzn.to/3JcNZVe • 254 Confidence: https://amzn.to/3jdh9c2 ★ RECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU ★ If you li…

## Actions

- request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/evan-carmichael-believe-unlocking-your-true-potential-7782439/episodes/from-upwork-to-onlinejobs-ph-how-to-hire-quality-talent-without-the-fees/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode.
- read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/evan-carmichael-believe-unlocking-your-true-potential-7782439/from-upwork-to-onlinejobs-ph-how-to-hire-quality-talent-without-the-fees.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource.

A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed.

## Transcript

Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.