People of Product
Digital products power our lives, but they wouldn’t exist without the expertise and passion of real people. This podcast brings together industry experts to have conversations beyond tech, tools, and process. We’re here to talk about the ROI of empowered teams. Listen as we discuss building, leading, equipping, and inspiring product teams to create transformational change within companies. People of Product is hosted by George Brooks & Dan Linhart - the founders of Crema. www.peopleofproduct.us
Latest episodes
Feb 3, 2020 • 36min
26: Unpacking a Process for Learning
Dan and George unpack a process for learning that includes paying attention, collecting, making decisions, and experimenting. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.peopleofproduct.us
Jan 27, 2020 • 46min
25: Continuous Learning (Fixed vs. Growth Mindset)
Dan and George return to the mics to discuss the next phase of the Option Five podcast & philosophize about the way humans in product teams learn best. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.peopleofproduct.us
Jan 20, 2020 • 41min
24: Eliminating the Handoff Between Design and Development (ft. Chris Jones of FanThreeSixty)
Chris Jones, UX Director at FanThreeSixty, explains what it takes to be a great UX Designer and the patience required to get to that point in our latest episode. Plus, how to make your handoffs more collaborative. Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjonesdesign/ Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.peopleofproduct.us
Jan 13, 2020 • 36min
23: A Tale of Two Titles, Listening and Communicating as a Product Designer (Ft. Amy Schweppe of PayIt)
Amy Schweppe, the Senior Product Designer and Owner at PayIt, discusses what it’s like managing product within a rapidly growly startup + how she balances time between both roles in our latest episode of Option Five. Connect with Amy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-schweppe-37549732 Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.peopleofproduct.us
Jan 6, 2020 • 52min
22: Prioritizing Client Needs Over Product Needs (ft. Brian Bustos from H&R Block)
Are you focusing on client needs rather than product needs? Today, Director of Experience Design and Strategy at H&R Block Brian Bustos talks about how the company is looking at the customer journey from a holistic standpoint, identifying teams that are designing similar experiences, and building in a way that’s modular enough to adapt to context. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.peopleofproduct.us
Dec 9, 2019 • 22min
21: Looking Back on 2019 + New Plans for 2020!
We have interviewed so many amazing people this year and learned a lot about running a podcast. Let's talk about what we have in store for 2020! Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.peopleofproduct.us
Dec 2, 2019 • 46min
20: How to Recruit the Best Product Teams (ft. Neil Shah, Carvana)
Neil Shah, Team Lead of Technical Recruiting at Carvana, shares challenges and learnings in recruiting at Carvana as they experience rapid scaling. Plus, how recruiters can use their position to change lives. Connect with Neil:https://www.linkedin.com/in/njshah Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.peopleofproduct.us
Nov 25, 2019 • 32min
19: Scrum of Scrums: Practices to Improve Communication Between Product Teams (ft. Keegan Mahoney)
Keegan Mahoney--Engineering Manager at FlyWheel—explains why FlyWheel (a company with six product teams) scales slowly with plenty of tweaks along the way. Plus, why they let each team manage their own process. Connect with Keegan:https://www.linkedin.com/in/keeganmahoney/ Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.peopleofproduct.us
Nov 18, 2019 • 33min
18: Vitamins VS Painkillers - Tackling User Pain Points (ft. Rodrigo Davies)
From working in an Agile format to eliminating "service organizations" and learning how to prioritize user pain points, George and Rodrigo discuss how data is changing the world of transportation, and how product teams at Strava and its subsidiary, Metro, are organized. Connect with Rodrigo:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigodavies/ Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.peopleofproduct.us
Nov 11, 2019 • 41min
17: Hiring Entrepreneurs to Lead Your Product Teams (Ft. Mike Brummett)
Hear from Mike Brummett, Product Manager at Super Dispatch, about his journey from startup founder to marketplace manager. Plus, why having a development philosophy (or pieces from several) is so important to product success. Connect with Mike:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjbrummett/ Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster.Find Crema on the web at https://www.crema.usFind us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/Cremalab This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.peopleofproduct.us
