The Philippine Business Playbook

Hosted by Bryan Luoma

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Jan 2026

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Explore the ins and outs of doing business in the Philippines with 'The Philippine Business Playbook.' Join Bryan Luoma, multi-business owner and CEO of Tahche, as he shares expert insights on offshore recruitment, team management, and local culture. A professional and a personality, Bryan Luoma is here to help you and your business thrive. This podcast is your passport to business growth, scaling, and success in the Philippines. Listen now. You can also follow us on: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePhilippineBusinessPlaybook

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January 16, 20264 min

Why Cebu for Your Business? Let’s Find Out! | Cebu 360° at Montecima Clubhouse

From the Montecima Clubhouse at Monterrazas de Cebu, Bryan takes in a 360-degree view of Cebu City and shares what makes this place truly special.Pointing out familiar landmarks below, he talks about what drew him to Cebu, why it feels like home, and why he chose to build not just a second home here, but a business as well. It’s a perspective on place, people, and potential, and why Cebu continues to stand out as a city worth believing in.TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 1:10 - Introduction1:11 - 3:15 - Cebu Landmarks: Featuring Cebu’s Finest3:16 - 3:56 - A City Buzzing with Potential3:57 - 4:39 - Closing Statement + Credits

December 16, 202532 min

Right Fit from the First Hire: Offshoring with CEO Scott Mesh

The right offshore hire doesn’t just fill a role. It elevates an organization.In this episode of “The Philippine Business Playbook,” CEO Scott Mesh of Los Niños Services shares how Tahche delivered the perfect first hire, why the Philippines became a cultural match for his team, and why he wishes he had started offshoring much sooner.From performance-driven structures to the Three Cs of great leadership, this conversation is packed with lessons for business owners and executives thinking about building their first offshore team.Read more here: https://tahche.ph/podcast/offshoring-success-scott-mesh-los-ninos-services/TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 1:54 - Introduction1:55 - 3:43 - Getting to Know Scott Mesh and Los Niños Services3:44 - 5:23 - Discovering Outsourcing5:24 - 6:35 - The Advantage of the Tahche Cost-Plus Model6:36 - 11:36 - Right Fit from the First Hire 11:37 - 14:39 - The Importance of Close Involvement When Hiring14:40 - 16:56 - Making the Most of It with Poetry 16:57 - 22:16 - Connecting, Communicating, and Coordinating as Keys to Success22:17 - 25:33 - Tips for Offshoring First-Timers25:34 - 28:35 - Taking on Coaching28:36 - 30:30 - What’s Next for Los Niños Services30:31 - 32:12 - Closing Remarks + Credits

December 5, 202538 min

From the Philippines to NYC: Delivering World-Class Office Design Feat. CEO Marc Schwartzberg

Marc Schwartzberg, CEO of Office Furniture Heaven, joins Bryan in this latest episode of “The Philippine Business Playbook” to unpack how a New York-built brand scaled its design capacity with a trusted manager and a reliable global team. Marc shares his start, the playbook behind fast, clean installs, and how the same talents that make great designers in the U.S. also make great designers in the Philippines. Practical talk on standards, culture, and the systems that make offshoring a successful model for American businesses.Read more here: https://tahche.ph/podcast/office-design-offshoring/TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 3:12 - Introduction3:13 - 4:32 - A Brief History of Office Furniture Heaven 4:33 - 5:41 - “The World is Flat”5:42 - 13:22 - OFH’s Offshoring Journey: A Good Manager is Key to Success13:23 - 15:23 - Maximizing ROI with an Offshore Department15:24 - 16:47 - Providing Real Opportunities for Filipino Professionals16:48 - 20:53 - Offshore Employees Stepping Up with Excellence20:54 - 25:28 - Benefits of Offshoring with the Right Partner25:29 - 28:45 - Talent Knows No Borders28:46 - 29:30 - OFH x Tahche29:31 - 37:14 - What the Future Holds for OFH37:15 - 38:28 - Closing Remarks + Credits

November 21, 202510 min

Authentic Cebu, Michelin Approved: Tahche Team Visits 'Ato-ah' for a World-Class Dining Experience

In this episode of “The Philippine Business Playbook,” Bryan, Vicky, and Therese visit Ato-ah, now a Michelin Selected restaurant under the Michelin Guide Philippines 2025.They went beyond the usual Filipino staples like lumpiang shanghai, pancit, and adobo, and discovered the rich flavors of authentic Cebuano cuisine. From humba to kilawin, each signature dish brought a burst of flavor and a unique gastronomic experience they won’t be forgetting any time soon. This is a true world-class dining experience, and one we highly recommend to anyone visiting the Philippines.TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 2:12 - Introduction2:13 - 5:37 - Discovering the best of Cebuano cuisine5:38 - 9:34 - Culinary insights9:35 - 10:16 - An invitation to Cebu’s finest10:17 - 10:52 - Closing remarks + credits#Tahche #hirewithTahche #ThePhilippineBusinessPlaybook #Atoah #MichelinSelected #FilipinoFood #FilipinoCulture #CebuRestaurant #FoodVlog #Offshoring

November 14, 202518 min

Tahche Basketball Club Comes Back Stronger This 2025

The Tahche Cheetahs Basketball Club is back in action for 2025, gearing up for another run at the BPO Clash championship. The grind never stopped, and this year, the goal is even bigger.In this special episode, Bryan stops by practice to catch up with Coach Aries and the team, taking you behind the scenes for an inside look at the work, discipline, and camaraderie driving the Cheetahs both on and off the court.TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 2:55 - Introduction2:56 - 3:03 - It’s game time!3:04 - 8:25 - Interview with Tahche Cheetahs players Timm and Benn8:26 - 18:08 - Interview with Coach Aries18:09 - 18:30 - Closing remarks + credits#Tahche #hirewithTahche #ThePhilippineBusinessPlaybook #Offshoring #BPO #BPOClash #EmployeeEngagement #WorkLifeBalance #BasketballClub #TahcheCheetahs

October 31, 20257 min

[CEO SOUND OFF] Philippine BPO Growth Meets America’s Millionaire Surge: What It Means For Business

The Philippine BPO industry isn’t slowing down. It’s evolving.In this episode of “The Philippine Business Playbook,” Bryan and Vicky break down how the country’s outsourcing sector continues to thrive amid global protectionism and the rise of AI. They also tackle the U.S. millionaire boom and what it reveals about how businesses are scaling today.If you want to understand where global growth is heading and how the Philippines fits into that story, this is the episode to watch.📖 Read more about it here: https://tahche.ph/podcast/philippine-bpo-growth-and-us-millionaire-surge/TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 0:37 - Introduction0:38 - 4:25 - The Philippines’ BPO sector remains strong despite global protectionism4:26 - 7:20 - U.S. experiences a millionaire surge in 20247:21 - 7:44 - Closing remarks + credits#Tahche #ThePhilippineBusinessPlaybook #Offshoring #Outsourcing #BPO #PhilippineBPO #AmericanMillionaires #AIBoom #BusinessTrend #trending

October 24, 202533 min

Interns Take Over: What Went Down at Tahche’s 2025 Internship Program

Our Summer 2025 interns have officially taken over! And yes, they brought real intern chaos with them. 🤪 From funny moments in the office to real lessons on work, culture, and life, these guys kept us entertained and inspired.At Tahche, internships aren’t just about the job. They’re about learning skills you’ll use for life, making new friends, and having a whole lot of fun along the way. 🎥 Watch the full episode if you’re ready to laugh and learn with us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G40RWpC4gcMTIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 0:57 - Introduction0:58 - 4:18 - Keeping in shape in the Philippines4:19 - 12:50 - Fun times at the Tahche HQ12:51 - 15:15 - Visiting Tahche’s Metro Manila office15:16 - 19:58 - Travel & food in the Philippines19:59 - 28:22 - Internship takeaways28:23 - 32:38 - 🔥Lit weekends🔥32:39 - 33:02 - Closing statement + credits

October 17, 202517 min

Running for a Stronger Cebu: Tahche Joins Run for a Cause to Support Earthquake Survivors

When tragedy struck Cebu, the community didn’t hesitate. They ran. 🏃‍♂️💛In this special episode of “The Philippine Business Playbook,” we join the Tahche Runners Club and Bryan as they take part in the “Run for a Cause” which happened last Oct. 4, an event organized by local running groups to gather relief goods and support the survivors of the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck the north of Cebu last Sept. 30.What started as a simple run became something bigger. Strangers turned into teammates, runners became responders, and an entire city moved with one purpose: to lift each other up.TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 2:01 - Introduction 2:02 - 10:59 - Interview with the Oct. 4 Run For A Cause organizers11:00 - 17:35 - Interview with Tahche Runners Club members17:36 - 17:57 - Closing statement + credits#Tahche #RunnersClub #RunForACause #Cebu #EarthquakePH #hirewithTahche #ThePhilippineBusinessPlaybook

September 25, 202510 min

Tahche’s Internship Program 2025 Proves Why a Summer in the Philippines Is Life-Changing

In this special episode of “The Philippine Business Playbook,” Bryan and Vicky talk about the success of Tahche’s internship program, and how it has been a literal life-changing experience for our interns.Because at Tahche, you don’t just learn technical skills. You also learn culture, interact with the best people, and learn the soft skills that get you through life inside and outside the office. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 1:32 - Introduction1:33 - 3:31 - Intern feedback and immersion with the Tahche team3:32 - 7:22 - Tahche’s global internship experience7:23 - 8:56 - Understanding Tahche’s world-class support8:57 - 10:08 - Closing remarks + credits#Tahche #ThePhilippineBusinessPlaybook #Offshoring #Internship #Internship2025 #Mentorship #InternshipProgram #trending

September 12, 20259 min

Offshoring 101: Who Should You Hire First?

Who should you hire first when building your offshore team? 🤔The answer might surprise you. Even more so as it could determine your offshore team’s long-term success.Watch this episode of “The Philippine Business Playbook,” as Bryan, CEO of Tahche, reveals the smartest strategy companies use to build strong, sustainable offshore teams.📖 Read more about it here: https://tahche.ph/podcast/offshoring-101-who-should-you-hire-first/TIMESTAMPS: 0:01 - 0:53 - Introduction0:54 - 2:54 - Who should you hire first?2:55 - 6:31 - Aim for skills beyond what you’re looking for6:32 - 9:24 - Hire for the most cost savings9:25 - 9:57 - Closing statement + Credits#Tahche #ThePhilippineBusinessPlaybook #Offshoring #BusinessTip #Hiring #RecruitmentSolutions #Leadership #RemoteTeam #RemoteWork #FilipinoWorkers #USBusiness #trending