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In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Co-Founder & CEO of 2xYou, Le-an Lai Lacaba.
Le-an Lai Lacaba, with her expertise in AI, provided some insightful answers if merging AI with virtual assistant services could be a game-changer.
2xYou, she explained, focuses on using AI tools like ChatGPT to automate tasks and provide expertise in AI. They have trained their virtual assistants to integrate these AI tools with their client\'s businesses, particularly in content-related tasks like email management, generating content, and social media.
When asked about the advantages of working with 2xYou instead of hiring domestically, Le-an highlighted their rigorous selection process. 2xYou screens and selects top candidates, customize them for the business, and provides training and management support. They also help build the structure of the client\'s businesses, including content strategy, customer relations database, and other assets.
Interestingly, many clients who approach 2xYou want to sell their businesses in the future. 2xYou helps build the necessary structure for acquisition, making them a valuable partner for business owners with an exit strategy.
Le-an mentioned that 2xYou offers a full-time executive assistant plus two services for $3,000 monthly. She emphasized that they provide highly trained assistants and a team behind them, distinguishing them from cheap virtual assistants found on the internet.
Le-an Lai Lacaba, a pioneering remote work advocate, launched her career as an online content creator at just 15. Born into a Filipino family accustomed to overseas work for better wages, Le-an revolutionized this narrative through her digital skills, leveraging opportunities for earning at a global standard without leaving her homeland. Her experience surviving Category 5 Typhoon Haiyan at 18 led to a dramatic life pivot, propelling her from law to entrepreneurship.
Le-an\'s tenacity found her relocating to a new city and landing a job as a book editor for a US publishing company. By 20, she led the company as its remote CEO, displaying her passion for entrepreneurship and operational efficiency. This led her to co-found 2xYou; a venture focused on creating remote jobs for Filipinos. Under her leadership, 2xYou received the Silver Stevie Award for Employer of the Year 2021, recognizing their excellent training and development for virtual assistants.
Currently, Le-an is growing 2xYou as a business operating system, delivering clients a structured, high-performance workspace. Her mission is to help 10,000 entrepreneurs scale remotely, enabling 1 million Filipinos to work from home and reducing family separation caused by overseas employment.
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