The Remote Work Tribe Podcast

In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Amber Naslund, enterprise sales and customer success leader at LinkedIn, recovering marketer, author, and former entrepreneur. We talk about A.I. and how it's changing our lives, working in public, imposter syndrome, digital detox, and much more. Episode timestamps:Amber's most exciting work currently. (0:45)Ethics of A.I. and how it can affect our lives. (1:30)People to follow to learn more about A.I. (2:30)Working in public. (3:50) How to navigate how much to share online? (7:55)What is her approach to social media and working in public? (15.40) Imposter syndrome and working in public. (18:20)   Rebranding imposter syndrome. (22:30)Coping strategies to use imposter syndrome to fuel your growth. (23.40)How does Amber approach when she needs to disconnect from social media? (26:30)How has Amber helped others move past imposter syndrome? (28:25)Lightning round questions. (34:00)We hope you enjoy it!Links mentioned on the podcastlinkedin.com/in/ambernaslundthreads.net/@ambercadabraTheremoteworktribe.comnewsletter.theremotetribe.comJessicamalnik.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Nick Gray, Founder of Museum Hack and Best-Selling Author of The Two Hour Cocktail Party. We talk about his journey hosting thousands of events, the importance of icebreakers, non-obvious tips to host a great experience, and more. Episode timestamps:Nick’s mission helping 500 people host their first event. (0:55)Dos and Don’ts for icebreakers. (1:55)Other mistakes people make when it comes to icebreakers. (4:00)How do you come back from an icebreaker going sideways? (6:10) Ways events help you build your network. (7:50)Where do networking events go wrong? (11.10) How to overcome the fears that prevent you from hosting an event. (13:10)  Lowest and highest number of people for a great event. (15:20)Systematizing events so they don’t feel like such a big hurdle to overcome. (16.39)Non-obvious tips that can help you host a great experience. (19:30)Nick’s process writing The Two Hour Cocktail Party. (23:10)How did he know it was the right time to publish? (24:40)Some of the most powerful insights Nick picked up from writing a book. (25:45)Lightning round questions. (26:35)We hope you enjoy it!Links mentioned on the podcastlinkedin.com/in/nickgraynewstwitter.com/nickgraynewsnickgray.netAn Introvert’s Guide to NetworkingTheremoteworktribe.comnewsletter.theremotetribe.comJessicamalnik.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Sarah Betts, Support Director at Alyce. We talk about her philosophy when it comes to customer support, how to build a team that feels comfortable asking for help and collaborating, setting up great 1-1 discussions, her journey and learnings from her unique background in education, and more. Episode timestamps:Sarah’s philosophy for Customer Support? (0:55)What is the structure of her team? (1:36)How does she set up a structure of ownership on her team? (2:50)How does Sarah run weekly meetings? (4:25) How does she help her team feel comfortable raising their hand? (7:05)The importance of apologizing and its role in job interviews? (9.37) How to nurture team culture. (16:10)  How does she encourage her team to get the most out of their 1-1. (18:05)Sarah’s journey from preschool teacher to support manager at a tech startup. (23.15)What is the most unconventional skill from her educational background that she often uses in her current role? (26:15)Lightning round questions. (28:35)We hope you enjoy it!Links mentioned on the podcastlinkedin.com/in/sarah-betts-dunnTheremoteworktribe.comnewsletter.theremotetribe.comJessicamalnik.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Laura Roeder, founder of Paperbell. We discuss the async team vs. real-time remote leadership, the importance of clear documentation, and more.  Episode timestamps:How did Laura come up with the idea behind Paperbell? (0:55)How has her mindset as a serial entrepreneur evolved? (2:10)Disadvantages of having full-time remote employees. (4:45)What does the team at Paperbell look like today? (6:30) How does she align teams in remote settings? (7:40)How does she ensure people do their best work in async settings? (11.10) Does async-first culture work with junior talent? (13:20)   The importance of documentation and having the right people on your team. (15:30)Things founders should document before hiring. (16.10)How does she approach documentation and the importance of facts over SOPs? (18:30)Lightning round questions. (23:45)We hope you enjoy it!Links mentioned on the podcastpaperbell.compaperbell.com/pb/real-coaching-ratesTheremoteworktribe.comnewsletter.theremotetribe.comJessicamalnik.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Melanie Balke, CEO and founder of The Email Marketers. We discuss the importance of a multi-step complex hiring process, how to train and ensure your team is set up for success when delegating, ChatGPT, how to incorporate it in email marketing workflows, and more. Episode timestamps:What does Melanie’s day-to-day look like? (0:55)How to reduce the number of meetings in your calendar. (1:45)The importance of delegation, mistakes, and how to do it well. (3:00)How to find someone that can grow with you in the company. (6:10) The importance of training to ensure high-quality deliverables. (8:00)The Email Marketers' current hiring process. (9.40) ChatGPT and its impact on the hiring process. (11:35)   Hiring interviews at The Email Marketers. (13:00)Go-to-questions to find the right talent. (15.55)Hiring stories. (17:00)Screening out people only interested in the perks, not the work. (20:00)How does the 4-day workweek look like at The Email Marketers? (22:10)Measuring capacity in the age of AI. (23:30)Using AI to augment The Email Marketers capacities. (26:00)Surprising use cases of AI. (28:00)Lightning round questions. (28:45)We hope you enjoy it!Links mentioned on the podcasttwitter.com/Melanie_Balkelinkedin.com/in/melaniebalkeTheremoteworktribe.comnewsletter.theremotetribe.comJessicamalnik.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Rich Staats, Founder of Secret Stache. We discuss how to lead a remote team that aligns with values, ways to help your teammates during crises (Ukraine war), hiring and training managers, working with consultants, and more. Episode timestamps:Hiring account managers. (1:45)Processes to onboard managers and set them up for success. (4:00)How to lead in times of crisis (Ukraine war). (5:30)Team building and the importance of values. (9:20)State of the Union and how Rich builds internal culture. (11:25) Examples of communities that have helped Rich as a leader. (14:10)   Learning from mastermind groups? (16:50)How did he hire the first employees at Secret Stache to make sure they aligned on culture and values? (22:00)Lightning round questions. (28:00)We hope you enjoy it!Links mentioned on the podcastlinkedin.com/in/richstaatstwitter.com/RichStaatsTheremoteworktribe.comnewsletter.theremotetribe.comJessicamalnik.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Dom Wells, CEO of Onfolio. We discuss asset acquisitions, market dynamics, how to hire the right talent to lead companies, promoting internally vs. externally, and much more.Episode timestamps:Exciting projects Dom has been working on lately. (0:58)Market dynamics currently. (1:40)How does the Onfolio team adapt to current market dynamics? (5:22)Why does Dom buy agencies? (6:30)Building culture after acquisitions. (9:15)GM vs. CEO. (13:45) What are the signals to find an excellent CEO candidate? (15:40)    Hiring the wrong talent and what to do about it. (20:40)How to find external CEOs to lead a company? (22:10)First-time CEOs vs. serial CEOs. (25:35)How do you motivate your A players to continue working on that role? (27:30)Lightning round questions. (34:50)We hope you enjoy it!Links mentioned on the podcastlinkedin.com/in/dominic-wells-onfoliotwitter.com/DomWellsOnfolioTheremoteworktribe.comnewsletter.theremotetribe.comJessicamalnik.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Lexi Grant, Media Entrepreneur and founder of They Got Acquired. We discuss the importance of content quality and consistency, building in public, working collaboratively with experts to serve your audience, building teams and finding the right talent, and more. Episode timestamps:Why did she start They Got Acquired? (0:58)How has the approach to her current business changed based on the previous exits she has gone through? (1:40)How to know when something is ready to launch. (3:10)How does she have such a prolific writing profile? (4:55)The importance of having a dedicated day to write. (7:45)Choosing what to share online. (9:20) Building a brand that is not as dependent on the founder. (13:55)  How does she find the right founders to learn from and share with her audience? (17:20)How does she find the right talent for her business? (18:30)What has been surprising about running They Got Acquired? (21:50)Hiring editors and how to find them? (24:20)Editors, skills, and finding the right editor for your team. (27:30)Hiring the wrong talent and the importance of trial periods. (29:20)Setting up your team for success. (31:10)Comms and asynchronous workflow. (32:20)Lightning round questions. (34:50)We hope you enjoy it!Links mentioned on the podcast:Theygotacquired.comlinkedin.com/in/alexisgranttwitter.com/alexisgrantTheremoteworktribe.comnewsletter.theremotetribe.comJessicamalnik.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Dozie Anyaegbunamm, Sr. Content & SEO Manager at UserGems. We discuss the importance of resonance when creating content, the role of soft signals, managing up, AI, and more.Episode timestamps:Interesting storytelling examples Dozie has noticed recently. (1:00)Tips to improve your storytelling mindset and content resonance. (3:40)Managing up as a content marketer. (7:45)The importance of measuring what matters. (11:25)How to demonstrate what is working and not working regarding content? (13:25)Dozie’s view on AI (16:40) How does Dozie see the evolution of AI in content marketing? (20:15)   How does Dozie stay updated as a content marketer? (22:35)The importance of protecting deep work time and how to do it. (24:30)Working in Canada as an immigrant. (26:40)Does the immigrant reality help Dozie come up with creative ways to face problems? (28:40)The superpower of Dozie as an immigrant. (30:40)Lightning round questions. (33:55)We hope you enjoy it!Links mentioned on the podcastlinkedin.com/in/dozieanyaegbunamthenewcomers.substack.comTheremoteworktribe.comnewsletter.theremotetribe.comJessicamalnik.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Annabel Maw, Founder of Annabel Maw Yoga and former Director of Brand Marketing at Jotform. We discuss how to communicate and manage hybrid and remote teams, how to collaborate with others, use social media to stand out, and more. Episode timestamps:Interesting projects Annabel is working on right now. (0:50)How to plan for massive events. (1:30)How to use brand communication to cut through the noise? (2:45)How is the marketing structured at Jotform? (4:50)How does communication work at Jotform in remote and hybrid settings? (5:45)Annabel’s style when it comes to management and remote work. (8:30) 1-1 structure. (11:25)   How does Annabel manage her team? (13:45)How to manage-up and control your career? (16:10)Recommendations to solicit feedback. (18:05)How does Annabel streamline her workflows? (21:00)Her approach to productivity. (21:50)Launch of the book Automate Your Busy Work. (22:50)How to avoid the busywork trap? (24:10)Figuring out priorities. (25:10)How does the Jotform team measure performance? (26:25)Mindset for product/feature launches? (27:15)Collaborating and partnering with creators. (29:35)Lightning round questions. (32:25)We hope you enjoy it!Links mentioned on the podcastlinkedin.com/in/annabelmawTheremoteworktribe.comnewsletter.theremotetribe.comJessicamalnik.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.