

Schmidt List - Entrepreneurial Insights
Kurt Schmidt
Transformative leaders have something unique in common: they know how to inspire.Kurt Schmidt, entrepreneur and author, brings that inspiration to life each week with his podcast - the Schmidt List! Tune in for an exciting interview-style show where you'll gain invaluable knowledge about today's dynamic business world.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-entrepreneurial-insights--2664825/support.
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Sep 7, 2021 • 34min
How to Name a Product - Ep 169
The product name can be the most critical element of a new product launch. It has to be original, relevant, and hopefully memorable. The biggest problem faced by companies when picking a name for their new products is that there are already many competing brands in the same category with similar or identical names. There are many naming strategies available that can help you to choose the name.Join Brad Flowers and me from Bullhorn Creative to share his strategy and exercises for successful branding and naming efforts.https://www.thenamingbook.comCheck out https://www.schmidt-list.com for more show infoWant to learn more about my company? https://www.foundrymakes.com/Questions about the equipment used in this video? https://kit.co/KRTS/schmidt-list-live-streaming-kitFollow us on all the things!https://twitter.com/Schmidt_Listhttps://www.instagram.com/schmidtlistpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/schmidtlist/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-entrepreneurial-insights--2664825/support.

Aug 31, 2021 • 39min
What is the difference between augmented reality and virtual reality? - Ep 168
Technology has made a virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) a hot topic in recent years. With Oculus Rift, Project Morpheus, StreetView, and Google Glass all providing their take on how we can interact with different realities, it's fast becoming clear that VR and AR are here to stay. But what is the difference between virtual reality and augmented reality?Both technologies aim to bring a new dimension of interaction into the digital world. With this in mind, join me and Nick Roseth as we delve deeper and explore the main differences between AR and VR.Check out https://www.schmidt-list.com for more show infoWant to learn more about my company? https://www.foundrymakes.com/Questions about the equipment used in this video? https://kit.co/KRTS/schmidt-list-live-streaming-kitFollow us on all the things!https://twitter.com/Schmidt_Listhttps://www.instagram.com/schmidtlistpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/schmidtlist/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-entrepreneurial-insights--2664825/support.

Aug 24, 2021 • 38min
How to Build Psychological Safety in Teams - Ep 167
Imagine if your team is functioning as a single unit. In this ideal state, your teammates are invested in one another's success. They share both their successes and failures with each other, openly and with trust. They welcome others' input and criticism. They listen to new ideas, even if they're outside their comfort zone.It's a nice thought – a team that truly works together towards a shared goal, where each member feels safe enough to take risks and explore their path without being judged or put down by others. But how do you create this kind of team? The good news is that psychological safety can be learned by feeling safe enough to take risks and be vulnerable. Join Tara Swanson from Industrial Logic, Inc. and me to discuss the factors that may be holding teams back from developing psychological safety.Check out https://www.schmidt-list.com for more show infoWant to learn more about my company? https://www.foundrymakes.com/Questions about the equipment used in this video? https://kit.co/KRTS/schmidt-list-live-streaming-kitFollow us on all the things!https://twitter.com/Schmidt_Listhttps://www.instagram.com/schmidtlistpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/schmidtlist/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-entrepreneurial-insights--2664825/support.

Aug 17, 2021 • 37min
Wellness for the Workplace - Ep 166
Many people are caught in the trap of finding a balance between their personal and professional lives. This pressure is prevalent in corporate America, where workers often feel as if they are being pulled in multiple directions every day. Parents struggle to balance work and family, leaving little time for friends or hobbies outside their home. While this type of schedule may be impossible to avoid entirely, those who manage their time well live longer and have healthier overall lifestyles that benefit them both at work and home.One of the reasons people who find balance in their lives are healthier overall is that they have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. A balanced individual also tends to be happier, which leads to less depression and stress. When a person is more comfortable at home, they tend to perform better at work, which results in more promotions and pay raises. This cycle of success can be highly beneficial in the workplace, where a person with higher-level management skills is more productive.While finding a balance between work and personal life may seem like an impossible task to those unfamiliar with time-management techniques, there are ways to make this balance more realistic. Making small changes such as leaving work on time every day, setting deadlines and sticking to them, taking lunch breaks instead of eating at the desk, or even scheduling one night a week to be “date night” with your significant other can help you achieve a healthier lifestyle.If you feel like your life is always on the go and if you're stressed out right now because of it, then join Sarah Engstrom and me as we share some practical advice on how to create more balance in your work and life!Check out https://www.schmidt-list.com for more show infoWant to learn more about my company? https://www.foundrymakes.com/Questions about the equipment used in this video? https://kit.co/KRTS/schmidt-list-live-streaming-kitFollow us on all the things!https://twitter.com/Schmidt_Listhttps://www.instagram.com/schmidtlistpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/schmidtlist/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-entrepreneurial-insights--2664825/support.

Aug 11, 2021 • 33min
How to go from Start-Up to Scale-Up - Ep 165
In a fast-scaling start-up environment, you need to punch well above your weight. But for every extraordinary success story, countless others fizzle and crash. Join me and John Standish, Chief Strategy Officer, at Artisan Venture Lab, as we discuss what makes the difference in companies that rocket to the moon or ones that find themselves wondering what hit them.In this episode, we’ll be talking about the key ingredients that startups need to scale. We’ll discuss important topics such as “what makes a great founder?” and “how do you build an effective team?” In addition, John will share his expert advice on what investors are looking to see and how startups can best position themselves to win over their interests.And if that’s not enough, John will be giving away some of his top secrets on what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur. No startup journey is without its challenges. But with the right mindset, you can rise above them all!Learn more at:https://artisanvl.comhttps://www.foundrymakes.comCheck out https://www.schmidt-list.com for more show infoWant to learn more about my company? https://www.foundrymakes.com/Questions about the equipment used in this video? https://kit.co/KRTS/schmidt-list-live-streaming-kitFollow us on all the things!https://twitter.com/Schmidt_Listhttps://www.instagram.com/schmidtlistpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/schmidtlist/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-entrepreneurial-insights--2664825/support.

Aug 3, 2021 • 34min
The New Leadership Style 2021 - Ep 164
Future leaders will need to be motivated by new concepts and innovation. The leaders who will be most successful can link ongoing management with enthusiasm to embrace disruption.Join Ben Dueck and me to explore the focus and skills leaders will need in 2021 and beyond.This is a talk about what the future of leadership will look like.Check out https://www.schmidt-list.com for more show infoWant to learn more about my company? https://www.foundrymakes.com/Questions about the equipment used in this video? https://kit.co/KRTS/schmidt-list-live-streaming-kitFollow us on all the things!https://twitter.com/Schmidt_Listhttps://www.instagram.com/schmidtlistpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/schmidtlist/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-entrepreneurial-insights--2664825/support.

Jul 27, 2021 • 33min
Transforming from a Service Company to a Product Company - Ep 163
Moving from a service company to a product company is no easy undertaking. Join me and Yu Sunny Han, Founder, at Fulcrum as he shares his journey in transforming his business from service to product.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-entrepreneurial-insights--2664825/support.

Jul 20, 2021 • 33min
How to Interview and Hire Product Managers - Ep 162
Salespeople get measured by sales. Engineers get measured on delivery of quality code on time, so what do you measure a Product Managers impact on?Is it easy-to-implement user stories, running productive A/B tests, or getting lots of features released?When it comes to hiring Product Managers in software, it’s never quite as straightforward for either the candidate or the employer.Joe Ruekert from Fahren joins me to share his advice for both employees and candidates on what questions to ask, what skills to look for and how to judge the maturity of a product-driven organization.Check out https://www.schmidt-list.com for more show infoWant to learn more about my company? https://www.foundrymakes.com/Questions about the equipment used in this video? https://kit.co/KRTS/schmidt-list-live-streaming-kitFollow us on all the things!https://twitter.com/Schmidt_Listhttps://www.instagram.com/schmidtlistpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/schmidtlist/Twitter: @joeruekertTwitter: @hellofahrenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephruekert/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-entrepreneurial-insights--2664825/support.

Jul 13, 2021 • 38min
How to Scale a Creative Agency - Ep 161
Fast business growth is a tricky business indeed.Grow too fast, and your company could collapse from the pressure. Grow too casually, and your competitors could pass you swiftly.Andrew Eklund, Founder, and CEO at Ciceron, joins me to swaps stories of the joys and pitfalls of operating a fast-growing agency.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-entrepreneurial-insights--2664825/support.

Jul 7, 2021 • 38min
How to Effectively Incentivize Teams - Ep 160
Incentives matter. Are you driving the right outcomes?Join Tim Houlihan and me from Behavior Alchemy to discuss how to incentivize behavior change and how long-term vs. short-term company goals play into those behaviors.Twitter: @THoulilhanBehavioral Grooves podcast website: www.behavioralgrooves.comCheck out https://www.schmidt-list.com for more show infoWant to learn more about my company? https://www.foundrymakes.com/Questions about the equipment used in this video? https://kit.co/KRTS/schmidt-list-live-streaming-kitFollow us on all the things!https://twitter.com/Schmidt_Listhttps://www.instagram.com/schmidtlistpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/schmidtlist/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-entrepreneurial-insights--2664825/support.