The Remote Work Tribe Podcast is the perfect show for remote-first managers looking to level up their leadership skills. On this show, our host, Jessica Malnik, interviews industry experts to uncover some of the tips, tricks, and lessons around team management. Thank you for listening. Hosted on A
In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we talk with Gerard Holland, Founder and Executive Director at Talent Match Africa. We discuss implementing AI with a quality-focused mindset and culture, nurturing a culture of growth and learning, the impact of having an office, and more. Episode timestamps: Most important thing Gerard is working on. (0:25) How he uses AI in his workflows as a founder. (0:58) Details on his current AI workflow. (1:49) Agents he is running that help him save time. 3:46) Has he been able to scale his skills using Claude as a traditional Excel power user?…
In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we talk with Rhys Williams, Founder and Managing Partner at Domestique. We discuss how to experiment with AI, balancing AI adoption between those who are excited and those who are hesitant to use it, implementing an AI council to figure out the rules of the game, and more. Episode timestamps: When did Rhys start experimenting with AI? (0:32) When did he start taking AI more seriously? (3:27) Balancing AI adoption between hesitant and power users. (5:54) Is he seeing a lot of pushback or excitement to implement AI? (8:25) How much of AI being…
In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we talk with Laura Weaving, CEO of Perform Platform. She shares her journey in leadership consulting, lessons from her father, profiling done well, and some of the most common flaws CEOs tend to have. Episode timestamps: Most exciting thing Laura is working on today. (0:24) How she got started in leadership consulting. (1:00) Growing up with a father who works in leadership consulting. (2:27) Other leadership lessons she learned from her father. (4:24) How to do profiling well. (6:05) Tactics to identify leaders and motivation styles. (8:13)…
In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we talk with Mikey Mioduski, founder of GhostRanch Communications. We discuss the journey of running an agency and stepping out of the day-to-day operations, the power of a CEO and COO combo to run your business, how to sync once you’re out of operations, and more. Episode timestamps: High-level trajectory of focusing on the business instead of working on it. (1:00) Stepping out of the day-to-day operations. (6:06) How did he prepare to step out of the business for his sabbatical? (11:32) What was surprising about moving away from the daily…
Remote work unbundled the office. The desk, the meetings, the hallway chats, the culture: they all went their separate ways. In this episode, Jessica Malnik strings together conversations with past guests to trace where each piece landed, and why retreats picked up so much of what the office dropped. If you want to understand what remote work did to office culture, start here. Related assets jessicamalnik.com/resources/remote-work-retreat-industry github.com/jessicamalnik/remote-work-retreat-industry Episodes we revisit: Stella Garber. Offsites build trust and psychological safety. Remote…
In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we talk with Noel Andrews, owner and CEO at JobRack. We discuss the disruption happening in the job market with AI, how to optimize for taste and judgement, the importance of referrals and how to make them work for any service business, media and its impact in perception and mental health, antifragile roles for the future, and more. Episode timestamps: What is happening to hiring with AI in the picture? (0:30) How to think about quality when it comes to hiring with AI. (5:02) Optimizing for intuition and taste when hiring. (6:55) Tools his…
In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we talk with Rob Walling, co-founder of TinySeed and MicroConf and host of Startups for the Rest of Us, and one of the most influential voices in bootstrapped SaaS. We explore what actually matters in a world increasingly shaped by AI, including why taste and judgment may become more valuable than ever, how founders can develop product intuition, why mentorship and battle scars still matter, and what AI is truly changing across software, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Rob also shares lessons from building and scaling SaaS companies, how he…
In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we talk with Joe Casabona, a solopreneur business coach. We discuss the importance of creating systems, implementing AI in ways that augment your capacities rather than replace them, delegating to VAs and/or AI tools, and more. Episode timestamps: Joe’s overall perception of AI in 2026. (0:50) Focus work vs. Process work and how AI fits into it. (3:15) The importance of designing and thinking in systems. (6:12) Limits of AI in organizing processes. (8:23) Thinking of the system first as a founder before delegating. (10:29) How to get…
In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we talk with Anthony Pierri, co-founder at Fletch. We discuss the importance of doubling down on quality and depth for marketing efforts, how to build a team and use AI effectively, the importance of productizing your business model, and more. Episode timestamps: How has Anthony grown his business through LinkedIn, and what makes his approach unique? (1:17) What is Anthony thinking about when it comes to creating content that is unique or interesting, or something that only he or Fletch can say? (8:24) What is keeping Anthony up at night…
In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we talk with Kevan and Shannon, co-founders at Bonfire. We discuss the rollercoaster of starting an agency, finding the best way to utilize their time, management styles, and how to ensure clients receive excellent deliverables. We also chat about the importance of betting on yourself, finding the confidence to do hard things, and evolving from in-house to founder. Episode timestamps: How did they come up with the idea for Bonfire? (0:40). How did they know it was the right time to start their own thing? (4:00). Mindset shifts from working…
Most founders think about their exit too late. These six didn't. This episode pulls together first-hand soundbites from successful founders, including Jason Cohen, Laura Roeder, Carrie Kerpen, and Nick Gray on the things that actually matter when building a business that you might want to sell down the line including: documentation, exit timing, knowing your number, and why strategy isn't optional. --- In this episode: - What to do with money once you exit - Why documentation is an exit strategy, not just an ops thing - How far in advance to start planning your exit - Why some of the "worst"…
In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Tyler Hochman, AI Solutions Architect and founder at FORE Enterprise. We cover how AI has raised the baseline for software engineers, what separates average AI users from elite ones, how to build a culture of experimentation inside a company, and more. Episode timestamps: How did Tyler get into AI, and what does FORE Enterprise do? (0:23) The pivot from workplace turnover software to AI architecture firm. (2:23) How AI has raised the productivity floor for software engineers. (5:14) What separates a 60% AI user from a 90-95% one…
In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Sebastian, Producer at the Remote Work Tribe. We discuss how AI amplifies your existing skills and taste, the importance of developing judgment in your domain, how self-imposed limits can sharpen your creativity, and what digital work might look like in 2030. Episode timestamps: What does it mean to have good taste, and can anyone develop it? (1:00) AI as an amplifier: why expertise determines whether AI helps or hurts you. (1:30) Combining multiple domains to create work only you can make. (10:23) The shift from doing to…
In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Nick Gray, founder of Museum Hack and author of The Two Hour Cocktail Party. We discuss why founders should build their personal brand, how to start sharing online when you have no idea what to post, Nick's approach to asset allocation and investing, and the $50,000 real estate mistake he learned the hard way. Episode timestamps: How did Nick get into living his life "out loud"? (0:55) Why founders need to build a personal brand. (3:23) The biggest reason founders don't start posting online. (6:29) A simple trick to help anyone…
In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Seth Nagle, Founder at LZC Marketing. We discuss the importance of betting on yourself, how to set up systems for growth and with purpose, trends and tools that are changing the landscape, and more. Episode timestamps: When did he know he needed to create an Agency? (0:47). How did he know it was the right time to bet on himself? (2:24) The importance of doing what’s unscalable, even if underpaid. (5:45) Parameters to avoid going down rabbit holes that don’t serve a purpose. (9:42) Setting up time, both being in the weeds and…
In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Greg Osuri, Founder at Akash Network. We discuss the importance of radical transparency when running a company, lessons from developing products with a scrappy mentality, the importance of brand for your business, and more. Episode timestamps: How did Greg get into his field of work? (0:51). Transparency in running a company and Why It Matters. (6:53) Radical transparency and its impact on onboarding. (12:18) Is access to transparent information a potential danger to the business? (15:20) What would Greg told himself 10 years…
In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Liz Joly, Marketing Lead at Focus Lab. We discuss using AI systems for brand guidelines, distribution, and differentiation in a saturated, noisy environment, encouraging authenticity, and overcoming the cringe factor, among other topics. Episode timestamps: One of the most exciting things Liz is working on these days. (0:35). Her take on AI. (1:24) Examples of how Liz and her team use AI. (2:02) What are brand guidelines? (3:51) Brand guidelines as an AI engine. (5:52) Distribution and differentiation in an AI-saturated…
In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast we discuss the five most common messaging mistakes founders make and how to fix them. Episode timestamps: Mistake 1: No clear messaging wedge (1:49). Mistake 2: No social proof above the fold (3:13). Mistake 3: Using FAQs as filler instead of objection fillers (4:04) Mistake 4: Vague non-empathy language. (5:24) Mistake 5: Hiding your pricing in demos. (7:08) We hope you enjoy it! Podcast links Theremoteworktribe.com newsletter.theremotetribe.com Jessicamalnik.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat Arik Hanson, social media consultant for mid-sized and large companies. We discuss the importance of advocacy programs, the power of authenticity, social media platforms that are vital for brands today, AI influencers, and more. Episode timestamps: One of the most exciting things Arik is working on these days. (0:32). Why is employee advocacy so vital now? (0:59) What makes up a good employee program? (2:04) How to work with teams to set up employees for success in advocacy programs? (3:49) Ensuring the brand is well presented by…
In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Colin Kendall, Chief Marketing Officer at SC&H. We talk about his experience managing a hybrid team, how to align and make sure everyone is in sync, how to improve collaboration across the board, and more. Episode timestamps: What does Colin team look like at SC&H? (0:33). How to create an environment where a hybrid marketing team can work in sync? (2:45) What topics or meetings are better in-person vs. online? (7:00) Example of a meeting that was invaluable in-person. (10:43) Deep dive on in-person vs. remote culture. (14:22)…
In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Jeff Large, owner of Come Alive Creative. We talk about tech advancements around podcasting, having meaningful and interesting conversations with guests, AI and its impact in the industry, and more. Episode timestamps: What are the most surprising advancements in podcasting in the last 10 years? (1:07). AI and how it impacts podcasting. (2:42) How does Jeff think AI will impact AI in the next 10 years? (7:14) What has he learned about people and how they react once the mic is on? (9:29) How does Jeff work with hosts to make them…
In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Lesley Pyle, founder and owner of HireMyMom.com. We discuss her backstory and what led her to start the business, hiring styles and onboarding, admin roles, and the impact of AI, using PR effectively, and more. Episode timestamps: Most interesting project Lesley is working on right now. (0:39). What inspired her to start this business? (1:13) What has not changed much with her niche since 2010? (3:23) What has changed in hiring styles in the last 10 years? (5:41) When did she know she needed a VA, and how did she train this…
In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with April Dunford, a practical positioning expert who helps teams accelerate marketing and sales. We discuss some of the mindset shifts she's had since writing her book, category creation, internal alignment and friction, positioning in the AI era, and more. Episode timestamps: What inspired her to write Obviously Awesome? (0:52). Mindset shifts she’s had since the book came out? (3:25) Category creation. (7:53) Signs you actually need to create a category. (13:23) How to handle the lack of agreement of internal teams? (15:40)…
In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we discuss the top 5 mistakes that AI SaaS businesses make when creating their homepage. From messaging problems to pricing and social proof, we walk through the most common mistakes we have found in our Clarity Jam sessions. Episode Timestamps: Mistake 1: No clear messaging wedge. (1:30) Mistake 2: No social proof above the fold. (3:03) Mistake 3: FAQs that fill space instead of killing objections. (4:18) Mistake 4: Vague non-empathetic language. (4:41) Mistake 5: Hiding your pricing. (6:38) We hope you enjoy it! Links mentioned on the…
In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Barrett Brooks, Executive Coach to World Class Creators. We discuss some of the most common challenges creators face, burnout, how to get more out of work, hiring well, delegating to grow and succeed as a creator, and more. Episode Timestamps: Common challenges highly successful creators face. (0:48) How do creators tackle burnout effectively? (3:22) How does Barrett help creators rethink their assumptions around work? (6:48) Burnout as an emotional problem vs. chronic overwork. (9:30) Rethinking delegation and rest. (11:23)…
In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Dev Basu, CEO at Powered by Search. We discuss the impact of AI in performance marketing, the importance of thinking beyond traffic when measuring success, team structure and evolution at PBS, executive presence, and more. Episode Timestamps: How is AI impacting search today, and what do they call it at PBS? (1:14) What changes has Dev noticed in the marketing space lately? (2:11) Why is traffic a problematic metric? (4:16) How does Dev stay on top of AI and encourage his team and clients to use it? (7:23) What is the most…
In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Ruben Gamez, Founder at Bidsketch and SignWell. We discuss his work implementing and encouraging his team to use AI, the journey of finding and hiring a CEO, learnings from hiring a COO, delegating meaningful tasks, and more. Episode Timestamps: The most exciting project Ruben is working on these days. (0:45) Ruben’s work and implementation of AI. (2:22) Implementing AI with purpose. (8:24) Encouraging teams to use AI while meeting compliance standards. (10:20) How to ensure teams are not underrelying or overrelying on AI?…
In this episode, we go into a selection of our favorite shows, showcasing diverse insights from a variety of engaging guests. Our discussions range from effective marketing strategies that captivate audiences to tactical implementations that drive results, along with the fascinating role of artificial intelligence in shaping modern business practices. We provide a comprehensive overview of each show, highlighting key takeaways and what makes them worthwhile listens. Shows discussed in this episode: Episode with Jason Cohen (1:40) Episode with Ryan Robinson (6:38) Episode with Mercer (9:32)…
In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Amanda Goetz, two-time founder, four-time CMO, and author. We discuss her new book, the writing and editing process, utilizing AI in a meaningful way, prioritizing tasks, and more. Episode Timestamps: Toxic Grit, Amanda’s book. (0:35) How did Amanda realize it was time to write this book? (1:20) What was it like ideating and writing the book? (3:50) Editing a book and working with an editor. (5:05) Does short-time writing make it harder to write a book? (6:55) Does AI help you think deeper? (8:53) How does Amanda use AI? (10:16)…
In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Jacob Bank, founder and CEO at Relay.app. We discuss AI agents, creating a marketing setup with AI tools, the importance of taste and editing skills, founder-led marketing, future-proofing your career, and more. Episode Timestamps: What excites Jacob the most about AI? (0:56) What is Jacob’s content marketing setup? (2:09) What is an AI agent? (4:53) How do you ensure whatever you do with AI is on brand and meets your standards? (7:14) Reconciling AI as a tool that facilitates life as well as the difficulties of clarity that are…
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The Remote Work Tribe Podcast is the perfect show for remote-first managers looking to level up their leadership skills. On this show, our host, Jessica Malnik, interviews industry experts to uncover some of the tips, tricks, and lessons around team management. Thank you for listening. Hosted on A
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