Episode 66: Hiring Virtual Staff Members, Featuring Pete Neubig of VPM Solutions

In a property management company, recruiting and maintaining staff members who fit within the company culture is one of the biggest business challenges. Most of us in the post pandemic world are running hybrid if not fully remote work routines so there is no reason to be tied by geographic boundaries. On this episode of Property Management Brainstorm, Bob speaks with Pete Neubig, CEO at VPM Solutions, about finding and retaining talent in your property management company. VPM Solutions is an online placement, payment, and training platform dedicated exclusively to the property management industry, to connect employers with virtual assistants.

Topics Covered

[2:55] Pete introduces himself and company, VPM Solutions.

[6:25] What is going on with the “big quit” and why is it so hard to find good people to fill open positions in our companies?

[12:30]  Pete explains how VPM Solutions works and walk us through the process of finding virtual employee candidates.

[14:45] What is a Virtual Assistant and what are the positions within property management companies which a VA could be hired to fill?

[18:00]  What is the typical savings a company may see in hiring a virtual staff member and why?

[21:50] Are employers at risk at all in getting flagged by state employment regulators?

[25:48] Differences between VPM Solutions and other virtual assistant companies.

[27:50] What’s involved in getting started with VPM Solutions and how much does it cost?

[31:40] Pete talks about his side hustle as the host of NARPM Radio and tells a great story about his positive experiences in training and participating in Triathalons.

Connect with Pete Neubig
https://www.vpmsolutions.com/

Connect with Bob Preston
https://www.propertymanagementbrainstorm.com/

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