TMBA 496: Should You Go Remote?
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Dan and Ian have been spending much of their time thinking about remote work these days.
Ever since they started their new business Dynamite Jobs, they have been seeking more information about the remote work ecosystem.
One of the things that they've realized is that remote work isn't necessarily for everybody. Just like the traditional office setting, it comes with its own set of challenges.
Since they haven't worked in an office in many years, they thought it might be 'productive' to spend a day in the office together and see how it compared to their typical remote workday.
On today's podcast, you'll hear some on-location recordings from that, as well as an in-depth discussion about five of the most pressing questions that businesses should be asking about remote work in 2019.
Listen to this week's show and learn:
What a day in the office with Dan and Ian sounds like. (2:29)
Why it's harder to build a company culture with a remote team. (13:50)
What kind of role time zones should play in the decisions you make with your remote team. (21:20)
Whether a new management style needs to be developed for remote teams. (30:10)
How we've created new guidelines for using remote tools with our team. (35:54)
Mentioned in the episode:
Before the Exit - Our New Book
TMBA Masterminds
Sponsor the TMBA Podcast
The Dynamite Circle
The DC Podcast
DC BKK
Dynamite Jobs
TMBA Community Survey
AppSumo
Authentic Leather Patch Company
Bean Ninjas
CatCoq
ClickMinded
Empire Flippers
Manta Sleep
Minaal
Maverick by Ricardo Semler
Traction by Gino Wickman
Getting Things Done by David Allen
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Enjoyed this podcast? Check out these:
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TMBA 487: “If It Makes Us Money We Shouldn't Be Doing It”
TMBA 489: Should You Hold a Company Retreat?
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Dan & Ian