In this episode, Mike Hostetler, Founder and CEO of appendTo, talks about establishing a successful and completely distributed company, the importance of presence and responsiveness, and building team dynamics.
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00:42 – Mike Hostetler Introduction
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- Founder and CEO of appendTo
- jQuery
- Remote Working is a skill that can be learned – Mike Hostetler
01:28 – Distribution
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- 100% distributed
- Within Continental U.S.
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02:43 – Establishing a Remote Company
05:32 – Tools and Strategies
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07:12 – Presence
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- Skype – All-hands Chat
- “Good Morningâ€
- Status Updates
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10:58 – Onboarding Process
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- Habits and Expectations
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12:21 – Human Relationships
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16:09 – Client Relationships
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- Downplaying the Remote Aspect
- Responsiveness
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18:12 – Team Dynamics
21:03 – Lifestyle Flexibility
24:35 – appendTo Projects
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