In this episode, Peter Lohmann talks with Binsi Das, Managing Director at Sagan Passport, about her incredible journey from virtual assistant to executive leader. Together they unpack what most American business owners get wrong when hiring global talent—and what it actually takes to build high-performing remote teams.
Binsi shares candid insights about communication challenges, cultural barriers, and the overlooked importance of mentorship and context. She also explains why the key to success isn’t “finding your Binsi”… it’s building one.
Whether you’ve worked with remote team members or you’re just starting to explore it, this is a must-listen conversation for anyone leading in today’s global workforce.
Timestamps:
03:12 – Binsi’s background & early career
10:22 – Scaling global talent with Sagan Passport
18:00 - Sponsor: Appfolio
19:38 – What great global employers do differently
24:59 – Using ChatGPT for leadership feedback
27:31 – Recruiting talent through content
34:39 - Sponsor: EZ Repair Hotline
36:24 – Sagan’s internal content challenge
39:49 – Building teams (and assistants) from scratch
44:07 – Cross-cultural communication
50:03 – Supporting remote team members effectively
57:05 – Navigating accent bias in hiring
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