The Panel Business vibes
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Sep 26, 2025 Justin vibe-codes a new app just before recording, proving creativity can strike at any moment. The team discusses their recent retreat in Banff, where they prioritize relationship-building over deep work. Insights from hands-on UX testing reveal valuable user experience tweaks. Brian shares his journey with Builder Methods Pro, highlighting early membership excitement and challenges. They also ponder the balance of competition, teamwork, and AI adoption, all while navigating the emotional rollercoaster of product launches.
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Team Retreat In The Rockies
- Justin described Transistor's annual retreat in Banff where the whole six-person team met in person for the first time.
- They combined sightseeing, team photos, and bonding to prioritize relationships over heavy work during the retreat.
Pair Walkthroughs For Onboarding Fixes
- Break people into pairs and ask them to experience the product as first-time users to surface onboarding friction.
- Have each pair present findings and low-fidelity solutions to build empathy and actionable ideas.
Complex Pages Hide The 'Magic' Moment
- The episode creation page had grown complex and intimidated new users, hiding the path to the 'magical' publish moment.
- Simple UX fixes like progress bars can dramatically improve new-user confidence and completion rates.