Empowering Teams for Enhanced Productivity

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This chapter examines zero-based budgeting and its effects on productivity, particularly through the lens of Etsy's squad-based teams. It highlights the significance of mission clarity, independent problem-solving, and a global workforce in driving efficiency while navigating remote work challenges. Additionally, it explores the role of AI in boosting productivity and the importance of maintaining a vibrant office culture amid evolving work dynamics.

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Todays show:

Etsy’s Josh Silverman joins Jason to discuss the marketplace business model (2:54), UX challenges (4:58), company operations during the pandemic (36:57), AI’s impact on team size (50:56), and more!

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(0:00) Etsy’s Josh Silverman joins Jason

(2:54) The marketplace business model and Etsy's growth

(4:58) Maintaining Etsy's unique marketplace and UX challenges

(10:34) Defining handmade and GenAI art on Etsy

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(13:18) Preventing inauthentic sellers and the seller approval process

(20:14) Etsy's star seller program and the importance of artisanal items

(26:26) Intercom - TWIST listeners can get 90% off Intercom’s platform at https://www.intercom.com/twist

(27:55) Durable products, warranties, and customer loyalty

(35:47) Micro1 - Visit https://www.micro1.ai/twist to open a talent search and get a 2 week free trial per hire.

(36:57) Company operations during the pandemic and efficiency era