{"id":47257,"date":"2025-10-06T11:54:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T09:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/?p=47257"},"modified":"2025-10-13T09:41:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T07:41:15","slug":"podcast-episode-4-eusebi-llensa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/podcast-episode-4-eusebi-llensa\/","title":{"rendered":"Overcoming Internal Barriers to Hiring Freelancers &#8211; Episode 4 with Eusebi Llensa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In today\u2019s rapidly shifting world of work, one thing is becoming increasingly clear:&nbsp;<strong>agility beats rigidity<\/strong>. The companies that will thrive are the ones that can tap into&nbsp;<strong>specialized expertise fast<\/strong>, without the friction of traditional hiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode of&nbsp;<em>The Independent Workforce<\/em>, we sat down with&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ellensa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eusebi Llensa<\/a><\/strong>, Co-founder and CEO of&nbsp;<strong>Outvise<\/strong>, the largest global platform connecting companies with freelance&nbsp;<strong>business tech experts<\/strong>. With over&nbsp;<strong>40,000 professionals<\/strong>&nbsp;in their network, Outvise isn\u2019t just building a talent marketplace \u2014 they\u2019re reengineering how businesses solve complex problems, on demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But this conversation was much more than a product pitch. It was a deep dive into the wins, hurdles, and surprising lessons from over a decade of building a specialized freelance ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"\ud83e\udd2f Overcoming Internal Barriers to Hiring Freelancers | The Independent Workforce | Eusebi Llensa\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vueLp8AmUDA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Enjoyed this episode?<br><\/strong>Subscribe now on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@freelancermapinternational\/podcasts\">YouTube<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/creators.spotify.com\/pod\/profile\/freelancermap\/episodes\/Overcoming-Internal-Barriers-to-Hiring-Freelancers--The-Independent-Workforce--Eusebi-Llensa-e3952bl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spotif<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/creators.spotify.com\/pod\/profile\/freelancermap\/episodes\/How-Companies-Really-Work-with-Independent-Talent--The-Independent-Workforce--Maciej-Koszyk-e38ocfm\">y<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-independent-workforce\/id1840173073\">Apple Podcast<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the Future of Work is Powered by Freelancers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eusebi didn\u2019t begin as a founder. His journey started in the trenches of&nbsp;<strong>management consulting<\/strong>, working with clients across&nbsp;<strong>Europe, the Middle East, and Africa<\/strong>. What he noticed early on was a major shift:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u201cThe expertise doesn\u2019t live in companies \u2014 it lives in the people who\u2019ve done the work before.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This insight became the foundation for Outvise. Businesses were no longer just hiring for roles \u2014 they were searching for&nbsp;<strong>experience, results, and speed<\/strong>. But the internal structures in most companies weren\u2019t built for that kind of flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Stopping Companies from Hiring Freelancers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We all know the freelance economy is booming. Yet many companies still hesitate. According to Eusebi, it\u2019s not about lack of talent \u2014 it\u2019s about&nbsp;<strong>internal blockers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the&nbsp;<strong>top 3 hurdles<\/strong>&nbsp;he sees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Procurement and compliance complexity<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HR\u2019s narrow focus on full-time talent<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unclear legal frameworks across countries<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u201cHiring freelancers isn\u2019t risky if you set clear scopes, define outcomes, and trust the process \u2014 it\u2019s just a different form of collaboration.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Another big one? Internal indecision. Companies often spend weeks (or months) debating a hire \u2014 only to stall projects when budgets shift or leadership changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tech Meets Trust: Outvise\u2019s Platform Model<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Outvise is more than a database \u2014 it\u2019s a highly curated ecosystem focused on&nbsp;<strong>business tech roles<\/strong>&nbsp;like digital transformation consultants, cloud architects, and OSS\/BSS experts. Every freelancer goes through a multi-step screening process that includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CV and project relevance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peer or expert technical interviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Client feedback and references<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Matchmaking algorithms fine-tuned to tech roles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u201cYou don\u2019t need 30 CVs. You need 2 or 3 great matches, and someone to guide you through the decision.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>By providing just a handful of tailored profiles, Outvise helps clients avoid decision fatigue and move faster. It&#8217;s like having a headhunter, tech consultant, and legal guide \u2014 all in one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yes, AI Is Helping \u2014 But People Still Matter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eusebi was clear: AI is playing an important role at Outvise \u2014 from automating job description enrichment to screening applicants and ranking matches. But it\u2019s not about replacing humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u201cAI helps us scale \u2014 but trust, chemistry, and understanding the real challenge? That still comes from people.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Human account managers still lead client conversations. Experts still guide the matching process. And freelancers? They\u2019re still the ones doing the work \u2014 and showing up for client workshops, even before a project begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice for First-Time Freelance Buyers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For companies hesitant to hire freelancers, Eusebi offers simple advice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u201cIf you want to hire a freelancer, start by knowing exactly what you need and what you\u2019re willing to pay \u2014 everything else becomes easier after that.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you\u2019re not sure what you need yet? Ask. Outvise regularly hosts discovery workshops with clients \u2014 bringing in vetted experts for short, focused discussions to help shape the project before it begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Freelancers to Founders: A Win-Win Ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eusebi also addressed something often overlooked in the freelance conversation:&nbsp;<strong>freelancers don\u2019t want to sell \u2014 they want to deliver<\/strong>. Outvise helps by handling client relationships, negotiations, and legal frameworks so experts can focus on solving problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u201cWe do the selling. Our freelancers show up, listen, solve \u2014 and let the value speak for itself.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One Barrier He\u2019d Like to Remove<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>When asked what single thing he\u2019d remove to make freelance collaboration easier, Eusebi didn\u2019t hesitate:<br><strong>\u201cFree trade. Let the best talent work, no matter where they are. Cultural and legal barriers are holding us back.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The dream? A world where companies can hire based on skill, not passport. Where value drives decisions, not bureaucracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Takeaway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This conversation wasn\u2019t just about platforms or trends \u2014 it was about&nbsp;<strong>people helping people<\/strong>&nbsp;work smarter. About creating systems that value trust, clarity, and action over paperwork and process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u201cThe expertise is out there. The talent is ready. The only question is \u2014 are you ready to work differently?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Want to learn more?<br><\/strong>Listen to the full episode of&nbsp;<em>The Independent Workforce<\/em>&nbsp;podcast with&nbsp;<strong>Eusebi Llensa<\/strong>, and discover how companies like yours can unlock faster innovation through flexible, independent talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/registration?ref=blog-com-podcast-eusebi-llensa\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/build-flexible-teams-with-freelancers.png\" alt=\"Build flexible teams with top freelancers. 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