Navigating the BPO Odyssey: Past, present, and future with Derek Gallimore

In this enlightening episode of the Future Workforce podcast, our host Liam Martin engages in a comprehensive conversation with the BPO maven, Derek Gallimore.

Derek Gallimore is the founder and CEO of Outsource Accelerator and is regarded as a leading expert on all things outsourcing and BPO. Derek has been in business for 20 years, outsourcing for over eight years, and has been living in Manila (the heart of global outsourcing) since 2014.

In this enlightening episode of the Future Workforce podcast, our host Liam Martin engages in a comprehensive conversation with the BPO maven, Derek Gallimore.

Hosted By

Liam Martin

Founder & CMO

Time Doctor, Running Remote

Derek Gallimore

Founder & CEO

Outsource Accelerator

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In this episode, Liam and Derek delve into the fascinating world of the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry, guiding listeners through a statistical journey of its performance, growth, and evolution.
Beginning with a detailed look at industry-specific statistics, they paint a picture of the BPO sector’s robust past and dynamic present. The conversation further dissects profit margins in the industry, providing listeners with valuable insights into the fiscal mechanics of the BPO space.

They also shed light on the key players making waves in the industry, providing a well-rounded view of the competitive landscape.

To cap it off, Liam and Derek gaze into the crystal ball to discuss the future of the BPO industry, offering expert predictions and advice for those navigating this ever-evolving sector.
Listen to this episode as they decode the Business Process Outsourcing industry, one statistic at a time. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a curious newcomer, this conversation promises a wealth of knowledge and insight into the bustling world of business process outsourcing.

00:00 Introduction

00:23 What is Outsource Accelerator

01:29 How Derek started Outsource Accelerator

04:15 Statistics on the BPO industry

06:09 Niches in the BPO industry

08:45 What kind of BPO would you start

13:23 Which location would you start in

16:56 Africa

20:53 Mauritius

30:05 The Philippines

36:26 The Tech Industry

42:57 Revenue

44:12 What is stopping 500 to 1000 seat BPOs

49:02 Build the muscle

56:07 All threat