October 12, 2026

How a Toronto Painting Contractor Made His First Overseas Hire

Background

George Grant is a painting contractor and business owner in Toronto. He had never hired anyone overseas before, so bringing on his first team member from another country was new ground.

He came to Remote Latinos on a referral, since other owners across North America had spoken well of the experience.

The Pain Point

This was George's first time hiring outside his own market, so trust mattered as much as talent.

  • No Offshore Experience: George had zero experience hiring outside his own market.
  • First Time Nerves: A first overseas hire meant he needed a process he could trust.
  • Who To Trust: With options out there, he wanted a team that came recommended.

The Solutions

George described the approach as professional from the first call. Every candidate brought to him was qualified, the interviews went well, and the choice was hard enough that picking the best person took real thought.

He pointed to the communication and the sense that his questions never went unanswered, which made the integration straightforward. He hired Sebastian and rated the experience a 10 out of 10.

Results

First overseas hire made, rated 10 out of 10

Quote

"All the candidates were extremely qualified, and it was actually difficult for me to pick the best person."

Retention Metric

Remote Team Member

Roll Filled

First overseas hire, rated 10 out of 10

Time Savings

Talent Location

Payroll Savings

Results In Details

George made his first ever overseas hire through Remote Latinos, a step he had never taken before. The candidates were strong enough that choosing was hard, and he singled out the communication and constant assistance as what made a first time offshore hire feel easy. He brought on Sebastian, rated the experience a clear 10 out of 10, and said he expects to hire again.

FAQ

Had George hired overseas before?

No, this was his first offshore hire.

How did he rate the experience?

A 10 out of 10.

Why did he choose Remote Latinos?

A referral, since other owners across North America had good experiences.

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