In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Co-Founder & CEO of 2xYou, Le-an Lai Lacaba. Le-an Lai Lacaba, with her expertise in AI, provided some insightful answers if merging AI with virtual assistant services could be a game-changer. 2xYou, she explained, focuses on using AI tools like ChatGPT to automate tasks and provide expertise in AI. They have trained their virtual assistants to integrate these AI tools with their client's businesses, particularly in content-related tasks like email management, generating content, and social media. When asked about the advantages of working with 2xYou instead of hiring domestically, Le-an highlighted their rigorous selection process. 2xYou screens and selects top candidates, customize them for the business, and provides training and management support. They also help build the structure of the client's businesses, including content strategy, customer relations database, and other assets. Interestingly, many clients who approach 2xYou want to sell their businesses in the future. 2xYou helps build the necessary structure for acquisition, making them a valuable partner for business owners with an exit strategy. Le-an mentioned that 2xYou offers a full-time executive assistant plus two services for $3,000 monthly. She emphasized that they provide highly trained assistants and a team behind them, distinguishing them from cheap virtual assistants found on the internet.   Key Points from the Episode: Discussion on merging AI with virtual assistant services Focus of 2xYou on using AI tools like ChatGPT to automate tasks and provide expertise in AI Advantages of working with 2xYou instead of hiring domestically 2xYou's role in building the structure of clients' businesses, including content strategy and customer relations database Assistance provided by 2xYou in social media management and other tasks Process of getting help with social media and blogging, including the Two Minute Readiness Scorecard and onboarding kit Budget for 2xYou services, including a full-time executive assistant plus two services for $3,000 per month Recommendation to visit 2xYou's website and fill out the scorecard for more information Determining if someone is ready for an assistant and the need for a full-time assistant   About Le-An Lai Lacaba: Le-an Lai Lacaba, a pioneering remote work advocate, launched her career as an online content creator at just 15. Born into a Filipino family accustomed to overseas work for better wages, Le-an revolutionized this narrative through her digital skills, leveraging opportunities for earning at a global standard without leaving her homeland. Her experience surviving Category 5 Typhoon Haiyan at 18 led to a dramatic life pivot, propelling her from law to entrepreneurship. Le-an's tenacity found her relocating to a new city and landing a job as a book editor for a US publishing company. By 20, she led the company as its remote CEO, displaying her passion for entrepreneurship and operational efficiency. This led her to co-found 2xYou; a venture focused on creating remote jobs for Filipinos. Under her leadership, 2xYou received the Silver Stevie Award for Employer of the Year 2021, recognizing their excellent training and development for virtual assistants. Currently, Le-an is growing 2xYou as a business operating system, delivering clients a structured, high-performance workspace. Her mission is to help 10,000 entrepreneurs scale remotely, enabling 1 million Filipinos to work from home and reducing family separation caused by overseas employment.   2xYou: 2xYou, established in 2018, is a cutting-edge enterprise transforming service-based entrepreneurs from job owners to business owners. They provide a customizable business operating system and a highly-trained executive assistant, empowering clients to reclaim 10-20 hours weekly within the initial 90 days. Their assistants focus on strategic tasks and system building, liberating entrepreneurs from daily operations. Initially conceived as a training and coaching company for entrepreneurs interested in remote hiring, 2xYou pivoted to an agency model in response to the burgeoning demand for strategic training and coaching tailored for executive assistants. They aim to mold these assistants into an entrepreneur's 'second brain.' The agency's approach is holistic, leveraging self-development, leadership, and project management training to elevate the assistants' capabilities beyond their perceived limits. This creates an atmosphere of freedom and growth for the business owner and the assistant. At its core, 2xYou empowers entrepreneurs to scale their businesses beyond their capacity and inspire their assistants to realize their full potential. This mutual growth model propels 2xYou's mission of empowering entrepreneurs and their teams.   Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guest Links Mentioned in this Episode: Want to learn more? Check out 2xYou website at https://2xyou.com/ Check out 2xYou on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/2xyou/ Check out Le-an Lai Lacaba on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanlailacaba/ Check out Le-an Lai Lacaba on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/leanlailacaba  Check out Le-an Lai Lacaba on Twitter at https://twitter.com/leanlailacaba Check out Le-an Lai Lacaba on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/leanlailacaba Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time!   More from UpMyInfluence: We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE. Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here. What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here. Want to learn more about all the podcasts managed by UpMyInfluence? Opt in here.