84: Work Cycles with Shawn Blanc

May 10, 2021

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ANECDOTE

Blanc Media Origins

Shawn Blanc started Blanc Media as a nerdy tech blog, later expanding to include Tools and Toys and The Sweet Setup.
The company evolved from a personal blog to a multi-website business with full-time employees and contractors.

INSIGHT

Blanc Media's semi-remote structure blends in-person and remote work.
Some employees work in a dedicated Kansas City office and some employees work remotely.

ANECDOTE

Blanc Media uses eight-week work cycles, inspired by Basecamp and Sean McCabe.
These cycles include six weeks of focused work, a one-week buffer, and a one-week sabbatical.

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