In this episode of "Advice from a Call Center Geek!" we have our first guest interview!  We took some time with call center adviser, consultant (broker..shhh not too loud) Fred Shadding.  Fred has over 30 years of experience in the call center operations and consulting business.Topics of discussion include:What is the difference between a call center consultant and broker.Pricing and quality of centers around the globe.When should you outsource, when should you stay in house.What functions are being outsourced more rapidly.How do you determine what centers are best for specific clients.Interesting discussion on the call center industry as a whole.Contact information for Fred Shadding:Founder & Chief AdviserTSG Solutions, LLC / The Call Center SourceOffice: 240-696-4111 Mobile: 301-537-1528fred@thecallcentersource.comwww.thecallcentersource.com The "Advice from a Call Center Geek!" podcast is sponsored by Expivia Interaction Marketing, a leader in USA call center/customer service outsourcing.  Check Expivia out at www.expiviausa.com  Text me: 814.247.0366Follow me: @tlaird_expiviaJoin our Facebook Call Center Community: www.facebook.com/callcentergeekConnect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tlairdexpivia/Watch us: Advice from a Call Center Geek Youtube Channel