In Episode 91 of the Versa Business Tips Podcast, host Shaheen Mazloom, Founder & CEO of Versa Business Systems, sits down with Mikey “C-Roc” Ciorrocco — Founder of That One and host of the What Are You Made Of? podcast.

Mikey has been a guest on 1,200+ podcasts over the last 5–6 years and shares exactly how podcast guesting became the fastest path to:
• Global authority
• Massive network expansion
• Omnipresence & credibility
• Real business opportunities and partnerships

This episode breaks down why getting known beats being the best, how to leverage other people’s platforms, and why relationships—not ads—are the real currency in business.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:

Why podcast guesting accelerates authority faster than paid ads

Quantity vs quality and when each matters

How to turn podcast appearances into real relationships

Why paying $10K–$30K to be on a show is usually a mistake

How top entrepreneurs build attraction-based business models

🎁 Mikey C-Roc’s FREE Offer (Versa listeners only):

📲 Instagram: @MikeyCroc
💬 DM him and say: “I saw you on Shaheen’s podcast.”

✔️ FREE 15-minute strategy call
✔️ Direction on how podcasting fits your business
✔️ $500 OFF podcast booking packages (if you’re a fit)

🚀 About Versa Business Systems

Versa Business Systems helps companies scale, save, and grow through:

Business funding & lending solutions

Tax-credit programs like PHI (Preventative Health Initiative)

Credit card processing & fintech solutions

AI & automation consulting

Free business consulting (no upfront fees)

🌐 Website: https://versabusinesssystems.com

💰 Funding: https://go.versabusinesssystems.com

🎥 PHI Explainer: https://youtu.be/2IJOHUwJC6U

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📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/versabusinesssystems

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💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/versa-business-systems

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/versabusinesssystems

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Hiring overseas isn’t just about saving money—it’s about hiring smarter.

In Episode 90 of the Versa Business Tips Podcast, host Shaheen Mazloom, Founder & CEO of Versa Business Systems, sits down with Brian Sampson, Founder & CEO of Plug Technologies, to explain why nearshore hiring in Latin America is becoming a go-to strategy for US companies looking to scale.

Brian shares his decade-long experience living and building companies in Latin America and breaks down what “nearshore” actually means, how it differs from offshore hiring, and why LATAM talent often outperforms expectations—especially in fast-moving, high-pressure business environments.

The conversation covers real-world hiring insights, cultural advantages, English fluency, time-zone alignment, loyalty, and resilience—and why many of the fears around international hiring are based on myths, not reality.

They also dive into the practical side of nearshore hiring, including:
• When DIY platforms like Fiverr or Upwork make sense
• When working with a nearshore staffing agency is the better move
• How compliance, payroll, benefits, and local labor laws are handled
• Why same–time zone collaboration changes productivity
• How companies reduce hiring risk with no upfront fees

If you’re a US-based business owner exploring ways to build stronger teams without the cost and friction of local hiring, this episode gives you a clear, honest framework for hiring nearshore the right way.

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👤 About the Guest: Brian Sampson

Brian Sampson is the Founder & CEO of Plug Technologies, a nearshore staffing company that helps US businesses hire vetted, senior-level talent across Latin America—without retainers, upfront fees, or compliance headaches.

🔗 LinkedIn: / briansamson
🌐 Website: https://plugg.tech/

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🎁 No-Risk Hiring with Plug Technologies
• No retainer
• No upfront cost
• You only pay if you hire

👉 Learn more at https://plugg.tech/


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In this episode of the Versa Business Tips Podcast, host Shaheen Mazloom, Founder & CEO of Versa Business Systems, sits down with Kira Shishkin, Founder & CEO of Informed.Now, to unpack why modern news feels biased, manipulative, and overwhelming—and what’s actually happening behind the scenes.

Kira explains how advertising, sponsors, and platform incentives distort the information we consume, why clickbait has replaced clarity, and how most news outlets no longer serve the reader as their customer. The conversation dives deep into how Informed.Now delivers fact-based, ad-free news by sourcing information directly from primary institutions like the Supreme Court, Federal Reserve, Department of Labor, and global central banks.

Instead of constant breaking-news alerts, Informed.Now sends one concise text per day covering only world-changing news, designed for busy professionals who want clarity without noise.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
• Why trust in the news industry has collapsed
• How ads and incentives shape media narratives
• The difference between opinion-based reporting and primary sources
• Why breaking news creates anxiety instead of understanding
• How echo chambers are formed—and how to avoid them
• What “world-changing news” really means
• Why simplicity and restraint matter in modern media

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👤 About the Guest: Kira Shishkin

Kira Shishkin is the Founder & CEO of Informed.Now, a text-based news platform on a mission to restore information integrity through factual, neutral, and ad-free reporting.

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirashishkin

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🔗 Learn More About Informed.Now
🌐 Website: https://informed.now

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🔗 Connect with Versa Business Systems

🌐 Website: https://versabusinesssystems.com
🔗 LinkedIn: Versa Business Systems
📸 Instagram: @versabusinesssystems

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