Mastering Remote
68 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSingle topic deep dives. Bite-sized episodes. Expert advice to help you work smarter and manage better — remotely. For distributed team leaders and remote professionals. Podcast FKA "Outside the Valley."
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John Doherty (Credo) - Communicating Expectations Well - S1E9
November 05, 2019 13:00 - 40 minutes - 75 MBToday on the show, we have the CEO and Founder of Credo, John Doherty. Credo is a platform where you can hire reliable, vetted marketing professionals. This week’s episode is less about remote work itself, but more about managing and communicating expectations — whether you're a leader of a company, a client, or a freelance consultant. We also talk about managing communities affiliated with a marketplace-style business, and John’s thoughts on building a bootstrapped, profitable company outs...
John Doherty (Credo) - Communicating Expectations Well
November 05, 2019 13:00 - 40 minutes - 75 MBToday on the show, we have the CEO and Founder of Credo, John Doherty. Credo is a platform where you can hire reliable, vetted marketing professionals. This week’s episode is less about remote work itself, but more about managing and communicating expectations — whether you're a leader of a company, a client, or a freelance consultant. We also talk about managing communities affiliated with a marketplace-style business, and John’s thoughts on building a bootstrapped, profitable company outs...
Peldi (Balsamiq) - Continuous Learning as Remote Company DNA - S1E8
October 29, 2019 08:00 - 49 minutes - 90.4 MBToday I’m joined by Giacomo “Peldi” Guilizzoni, the CEO of Balsamiq. In this episode, we talked about Balsamiq’s culture (specifically around the core value of continuous learning and the importance of experiments), the growing pains Peldi experienced as a leader, and more. We also had a quick peek into Balsamiq’s hiring and onboarding process. We also talked about why Peldi strongly prefers to employ remote team members, rather than have them as contractors (which is a common practice among...
Peldi (Balsamiq) - Continuous Learning as a Company DNA
October 29, 2019 08:00 - 49 minutes - 90.4 MBToday I’m joined by Giacomo “Peldi” Guilizzoni, the CEO of Balsamiq. In this episode, we talked about Balsamiq’s culture (specifically around the core value of continuous learning and the importance of experiments), the growing pains Peldi experienced as a leader, and more. We also had a quick peek into Balsamiq’s hiring and onboarding process. We also talked about why Peldi strongly prefers to employ remote team members, rather than have them as contractors (which is a common practice among...
Hiten Shah (FYI) - Figuring Out Your Own Remote Work Structure
October 22, 2019 07:00 - 35 minutes - 65 MBToday on the show we have Hiten Shah, founder and CEO of FYI. Hiten was also the founder of tech startups like Kissmetrics, Crazy Egg, and Quick Sprout. We talked about how Hiten has been leading remote teams since 2003, FYI’s Remote Work report, the importance of figuring out your remote work structure, and why hiring is about “opting-in.” An interesting theme in this interview is Hiten’s core message: “Figure out what works for you.” You can easily find articles about remote work best prac...
Hiten Shah (FYI) - Figuring Out Your Remote Work Structure - S1E7
October 22, 2019 07:00 - 35 minutes - 65 MBToday on the show we have Hiten Shah, founder and CEO of FYI. Hiten was also the founder of tech startups like Kissmetrics, Crazy Egg, and Quick Sprout. We talked about how Hiten has been leading remote teams since 2003, FYI’s Remote Work report, the importance of figuring out your remote work structure, and why hiring is about “opting-in.” An interesting theme in this interview is Hiten’s core message: “Figure out what works for you.” You can easily find articles about remote work best prac...
Ho Yin Cheung (Remo) - Transitioning to Become a Remote Startup Leader: Challenges and Tips
October 15, 2019 08:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBToday I’m joined by Ho Yin Cheung, the founder, and CEO of Remo, a tool that helps you organize virtual events and office space, and Riotly Social Media, an Instagram social media agency. We discussed the challenges Ho Yin faced when he began transitioning to be a better remote startup leader, how his perceptions about remote hiring have changed from enabling cost-cutting to enlarging the talent pool, and how Remo help provides the right amount of transparency for remote teams. Ho Yin also ...
Ho Yin Cheung (Remo) - Challenges of a Remote Startup Leader - S1E6
October 15, 2019 08:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBToday I’m joined by Ho Yin Cheung, the founder, and CEO of Remo, a tool that helps you organize virtual events and office space, and Riotly Social Media, an Instagram social media agency. We discussed the challenges Ho Yin faced when he began transitioning to be a better remote startup leader, how his perceptions about remote hiring have changed from enabling cost-cutting to enlarging the talent pool, and how Remo help provides the right amount of transparency for remote teams. Ho Yin also ...
Andreas Klinger (Angel List) - Why Hiring Outside Silicon Valley is The New Normal
October 08, 2019 08:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MBToday on the show we have Andreas Klinger, the Head of Remote at AngelList, and one of the founding team members of Product Hunt. We talk about why hiring Silicon Valley engineers is now mostly a liability, how to systemize trust within remote teams, why onboarding is super crucial for remote teams, and so on. In this interview, we also mentioned two great resources: Andreas’ blog post “Managing Remote Teams - a Crash Course”, and his talk at the Running Remote conference. If you’re not fami...
Andreas Klinger (Angel List) - Don't Build Your Eng Team in Silicon Valley - S1E5
October 08, 2019 08:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MBToday on the show we have Andreas Klinger, the Head of Remote at AngelList, and one of the founding team members of Product Hunt. We talk about why hiring Silicon Valley engineers is now mostly a liability, how to systemize trust within remote teams, why onboarding is super crucial for remote teams, and so on. In this interview, we also mentioned two great resources: Andreas’ blog post “Managing Remote Teams - a Crash Course”, and his talk at the Running Remote conference. If you’re not fami...
Justin Mitchell (YAC) - High-Res Communication in Remote Teams - S1E4
October 01, 2019 08:00 - 52 minutes - 97 MBToday on the show, we have Justin Mitchell. Justin is the founder and CEO of YAC, a voice collaboration tool for remote teams. He’s also a founder of SoFriendly, a software development company based in Florida. We're going to dive into how Justin got his first startup gig in high school, how YAC got their traction via Product Hunt Maker's Festival, the importance of high-resolution communication in remote teams, and the role of voice in the future of remote work and everyday life .
Justin Mitchell (YAC Chat) - Using Voice to Bring "High-Resolution Communication" to Remote Teams
October 01, 2019 08:00 - 52 minutes - 97 MBToday on the show, we have Justin Mitchell. Justin is the founder and CEO of YAC Chat, a voice collaboration tool for remote teams. He’s also a founder of SoFriendly, a software development company based in Florida. We're going to dive into how Justin got his first startup gig in high school, how YAC Chat got their traction via Product Hunt Maker's Festival, the importance of high-resolution communication in remote teams, and the role of voice in the future of remote work and everyday life ...
Krister Haav (Toggl) - Creating a Playful Remote Culture - S1E3
September 24, 2019 09:00 - 44 minutes - 81.5 MBToday on the show we have Krister Haav, the CEO of Toggl, a simple (yet powerful) time tracker that helps you learn how much your time is worth. If you’re familiar with Toggl, you’ve probably already noticed that they have a super playful brand. They’re not afraid to experiment with comics, or even this addictive startup simulator game: https://toggl.com/startup-simulator/ In this episode, we discussed how Toggl evolved from a software consulting company to a product company, the importance ...
Krister Haav (Toggl) - Creating a Fun and Playful Culture in Remote Teams
September 24, 2019 09:00 - 44 minutes - 81.5 MBToday on the show we have Krister Haav, the CEO of Toggl, a simple (yet powerful) time tracker that helps you learn how much your time is worth. If you’re familiar with Toggl, you’ve probably already noticed that they have a super playful brand. They’re not afraid to experiment with comics, or even this addictive startup simulator game: https://toggl.com/startup-simulator/ In this episode, we discussed how Toggl evolved from a software consulting company to a product company, the importance ...
Claire Lew (Know Your Team) - How To Build Social Connections & Trust In Remote Teams
September 16, 2019 16:00 - 43 minutes - 79.1 MBToday we have Claire Lew on the show! Claire is the founder and CEO of Know Your Team, software that helps you become a better leader for your company. We talked about building trust and social connections in a remote team, how you can be a better facilitator as a leader, and the role of empathy in a distributed team.
Claire Lew (Know Your Team) - How To Build Trust In Remote Teams - S1E2
September 16, 2019 16:00 - 43 minutes - 79.1 MBToday we have Claire Lew on the show! Claire is the founder and CEO of Know Your Team, software that helps you become a better leader for your company. We talked about building trust and social connections in a remote team, how you can be a better facilitator as a leader, and the role of empathy in a distributed team.
Mark Faggiano (TaxJar) - Prioritizing Employee Experience - S1E1
September 16, 2019 16:00 - 48 minutes - 89.6 MBToday I’m joined by Mark Faggiano, the founder and CEO of TaxJar, a 100% distributed SaaS company that helps businesses automate their sales tax calculations and filing. We talked about Mark’s genuine passion for remote work, why he personally handled new team members’ onboarding in the company, and how having an Employee Experience Team is vital for TaxJar.
Mark Faggiano (TaxJar) - How TaxJar Creates A Remote Culture by Prioritizing Employee Experience
September 16, 2019 16:00 - 48 minutes - 89.6 MBToday I’m joined by Mark Faggiano, the founder and CEO of TaxJar, a 100% distributed SaaS company that helps businesses automate their sales tax calculations and filing. We talked about Mark’s genuine passion for remote work, why he personally handled new team members’ onboarding in the company, and how having an Employee Experience Team is vital for TaxJar.