Have you ever had problems outsourcing a project?

Worked a lot with Fiverr and Upwork freelancers in the past. Wouldn't say we commonly had problems but starting small and increasing project size over time is a must so you don't end stuck with with a relationship that doesn't really work.

Yes, I am working with overseas developers and the project is above cost and it’s taken a lot longer. Granted the scope did change and I’m not wanting to release a sub par platform but I would love to raise capital and bring development in house. I will say outsourcing smaller projects has been great

Neil, your approach of 'trust, but verify' is key in outsourcing. It's essential to overcome personal control issues to ensure smooth project execution. Using regular check-ins and clear communication can greatly assist in this. Have you thought about integrating project management software to streamline this process?