In this episode of Data and Confused, Glen is joined by Chris Brown of WoW Remote Teams to explore what actually makes remote and nearshore hiring succeed or fail. Chris shares hard-earned lessons from scaling teams across Latin America, including why communication and expectations matter more than cost savings, how to avoid hiring “unicorns,” and what it really means to integrate remote talent as part of your team instead of outsourcing work into a black box. They also dive into how AI is changing hiring, onboarding, and productivity, from cleaning up chaotic knowledge bases to accelerating everyday work, and why human judgment is still critical in an AI-driven world. If you’re an entrepreneur, founder, or leader thinking about remote teams, nearshoring, or AI-enabled work, this conversation offers practical insight grounded in real-world experience.

To learn more about Chris's work head to: https://www.wowremoteteams.com Wow Remote Teams connects clients with top pre-vetted talent in Latin America, allowing U.S. companies save up to 70% on salary expenses.