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The 4 Systems You Need to Build a Remote Team That Actually Works with Eric Dingler

Oct 28, 2025
Eric Dingler, founder of a fully remote digital marketing agency, shares his journey of building effective teams while traveling through 20 countries with his family. He emphasizes the importance of hiring systems over people, detailing a three-stage interview process focused on character first. Eric reveals his revolutionary self-onboarding approach as a game changer and discusses his leadership framework that fosters accountability. With insights into team delegation and continuous improvement through SOPs, he guides aspiring leaders toward building thriving remote teams.
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ANECDOTE

Family Of Six Lived In 20 Countries

  • Eric and his family lived as digital nomads in 20 countries over four years.
  • They traveled with four teens and lived out of carry-on luggage while running the business remotely.
ADVICE

Use The 1-3-1 Decision Rule

  • Use the 1-3-1 rule: present one problem, three solutions, and the single recommended choice.
  • Require team members (and kids) to propose solutions to teach decision-making and accountability.
ANECDOTE

Becoming An Accidental CEO

  • Eric became an accidental CEO to fund an international adoption by building websites.
  • A coach told him "real estate agents don't build the houses they sell," which shifted him into systems and delegation.
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