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What can you not outsource?

by Bjarne Viken
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For those that are familiar with the 4 hour work week philosophy, outsourcing as much as possible, as early as possible, is a challenge.

I wanted to ask what tasks are difficult, if not impossible, to outsource?

In particular, a question I am having these days, is how to outsource split-testing? Can it be done successfully? Does anyone have any positive experiences?
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  • Profile picture of the author jamesrich1
    You have to initially train the people and then you can outsource it. You can not outsource speaking at a live event or hosting a webinar but you can out source anything that doesn't require you to be present in the moment. Here are a couple of great resources for outsourcing: John Jonas on Living The 4-Hour Workweek and here is a site where you can find intelligent , trust worthy workers for as low as $1.50 per hour: Hire the best Filipino employees and virtual assistants the Philippines has to offer!
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  • Profile picture of the author tpw
    Sex with my wife. I cannot find anyone to do it for me at any price.

    When it comes to outsourcing split testing, you can outsource the setup, but not necessarily the interpretation of the results. You need a real expert to be able to interpret those numbers wisely.

    No one will do as good of a job for you, as you will do for yourself.
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    • Profile picture of the author asiancasanova
      Originally Posted by tpw View Post

      Sex with my wife. I cannot find anyone to do it for me at any price.

      When it comes to outsourcing split testing, you can outsource the setup, but not necessarily the interpretation of the results. You need a real expert to be able to interpret those numbers wisely.

      No one will do as good of a job for you, as you will do for yourself.
      Lol, that something you wouldn't want to outsource ever.

      However, I've heard of weirdos who like being cuckolds, but that's another story LOL.

      Anyways, at the end of the day, you have to still do something with your business.
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  • Profile picture of the author KillerJVs
    Originally Posted by Bjarne Viken View Post

    For those that are familiar with the 4 hour work week philosophy, outsourcing as much as possible, as early as possible, is a challenge.

    I wanted to ask what tasks are difficult, if not impossible, to outsource?

    In particular, a question I am having these days, is how to outsource split-testing? Can it be done successfully? Does anyone have any positive experiences?
    The only thing I would never outsource is the paying other staff... Never a good idea to let staff know how much $$ you're making, otherwise they want a raise :p

    As for split testing, you can outsource this if you can find the right team to outsource to. We do a bit of client split testing, so depending on exactly what you're after, might be able to help out..

    -Matt
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  • Profile picture of the author mbacak
    Originally Posted by Bjarne Viken View Post

    For those that are familiar with the 4 hour work week philosophy, outsourcing as much as possible, as early as possible, is a challenge.

    I wanted to ask what tasks are difficult, if not impossible, to outsource?

    In particular, a question I am having these days, is how to outsource split-testing? Can it be done successfully? Does anyone have any positive experiences?
    I've never found anyone (expect techguyswhogetmarketing.com) that could interpret the numbers and make the necessary changes to the website after gathering the numbers...

    ...because they really both go hand in hand.
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  • Profile picture of the author elexmedia
    Something that I can't outsource: developing concept for websites/ mobile apps.

    I do the concept building by myself and outsource the implementation of the concept to other people.

    I believe idea is the main thing that distinguishes business owner from the employee.
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  • Profile picture of the author AnilK
    Originally Posted by Bjarne Viken View Post

    In particular, a question I am having these days, is how to outsource split-testing? Can it be done successfully? Does anyone have any positive experiences?
    Its like anything - writing, graphics, research, you just need to find the right people.

    You can find workers that specialise in A/B testing, optimization and conversion on outsourcing websites. It's not something I have outsourced, but you could always test outsourcing it and see how it goes. Just be sure to hire someone with plenty of positive feedback and experience.
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  • Profile picture of the author ralchevd
    You can't outsource an idea ;0
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    • Profile picture of the author curly sue
      You cannot outsource
      1. Accountant for your paypal
      2. Business model
      3. Idea
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