Podcasts about running remote

Subscribe at thisnewway.com to get the step-by-step playbooks, tools, and workflows.In episode 5 of This New Way, Aydin sits down with Liam Martin, co-founder of Time Doctor and Running Remote, to explore how AI is reshaping team productivity, SaaS economics, and the future of work. Liam shares how his team replaced $40K/year worth of employee engagement software with open-source AI tools — and how their internal R&D lab, Chainsaw, is building the future of workforce analytics.You'll hear how Time Doctor uses AI to reclassify productivity metrics by job role, how AI has changed their approach to product-market fit, and why they're betting on proprietary agents as the next evolution of workplace tools. Liam also shares his personal tech stack, insights on open-source AI models like DeepSeek, and how he's replacing Google with LLMs in his day-to-day workflow.You'll walk away with practical ideas for how to reduce SaaS spend, empower your R&D teams, and get ahead of AI's disruptive force in remote work and beyond.Click here to check out the AI-generated timestamps, episode summary and transcript.. . .Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the episode with someone who will benefit from listening.. . .TIMESTAMPS 00:36 Liam's McGill story and how he accidentally left academia 02:45 The early days of remote work and building Time Doctor 05:57 What Time Doctor actually does (and how AI is changing it) 08:08 How AI reclassified productivity by job type 11:03 Could product-market fit collapse due to AI? 13:44 Building the Chainsaw team 20:02 Replacing Google with LLMs 24:35 Why proprietary AIs might need to be “pushy,” not polite 28:03 Don't wait for economics — just solve the problem 29:45 What's coming next in the AI cost curve35:58 GPT customizes slide decks based on personality types39:07 Build complex no-code apps with just a prompt using Lovable43:46 Engineers may be more disrupted by AI than customer serviceTOOLS & RESOURCES MENTIONEDAI Tools & ModelsDeepSeek OCR → replaced paid OCR tools, cutting costs by 90%Do Browser (Chrome extension) → automates browser actions like a humanLM Studio → runs open-source LLMs like DeepSeek and Claude locallyClaude (Anthropic) → used for AI-based task delegationOpenAI GPT-4 / Operators → tested against open-source alternativesInternal Innovation & AI SystemsChainsaw R&D Team → focused on building from scratch, not optimizingWorkforce Analytics with AI → redefining productivity dynamically by roleAI-driven feature decisions → testing new models before looking at ROIOCR Video Analysis → used to assess best vs worst execution of tasksPhilosophies & Frameworks“Build a chainsaw, not a sharper axe” → rethink, don't just improve“Solve one customer's problem perfectly” → from Y Combinator playbookPersonal AI-first workflows → replacing search with LLMs

In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, our host Frank Cottle sits down with Liam Martin, Co-Organizer of Running Remote, Co-Founder of Time Doctor, and author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Running Remote.   A true pioneer in the global remote work movement, Liam shares how the landscape has evolved from pre-pandemic skepticism to today's hybrid norm—and what lies ahead.   We unpack the commercial real estate crisis, political narratives around return-to-office, and the emergence of AI-driven productivity models that are redefining roles and company structures.   Liam brings decades of remote leadership experience and deep data insights into a candid, forward-looking discussion on how to manage distributed teams effectively, why AI won't replace you—but someone using it will—and what the future of global work really looks like. 

In this special Flashback Friday episode, I reconnect with David Allen, the creator of the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology, to discuss his latest book, Team: Getting Things Done with Others, co-authored with Ed Lamont. We also revisit a classic conversation where we discussed the evolution of GTD, reflecting on its past, present, and the future of productivity practices.David has been a regular guest on the show, and this time we dive into the complexities of translating GTD principles to a team setting, and how the GTD philosophy continues to evolve. We also touch on topics such as remote work, team dynamics, and the importance of clarity, trust, and adaptability in both individual and collective productivity.Key Discussion Points David's new book, Team: Getting Things Done with Others, and the challenges of applying GTD to teams The importance of standards and clarity in fostering trust within a team environment The evolution of productivity tools and the core principles of GTD that remain unchanged How the brain processes tasks, multitasking, and the risks of decision fatigue in modern productivity The nuances of working by context vs. linear project management and how they support different working styles How GTD can be a lifestyle practice, providing a path to mastery that applies to both professional and personal life It was (as always) an insightful conversation with David Allen, offering perspectives on how GTD remains a powerful productivity framework, whether you're working solo or as part of a team. David's new book is a must-read for anyone looking to extend GTD practices beyond personal productivity and make teamwork more effective and cohesive. (Originally released July 2015)Links Worth Exploring Connect with David: Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn Get David's book: Team: Getting Things Done with Others Revisit my fireside chat with David at Running Remote 2023: Watch it here Related Conversation: Episode 186: What Motivates Getting Things Done with Mary Lamia Related Blog Post: The Evolution of Contexts Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page.Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. You can subscribe on Spotify and also on Apple Podcasts. Not using either of those to get your podcasts? Just click on this link and then paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice.Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special Flashback Friday episode, I reconnect with David Allen, the creator of the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology, to discuss his latest book, Team: Getting Things Done with Others, co-authored with Ed Lamont. We also revisit a classic conversation where we discussed the evolution of GTD, reflecting on its past, present, and the future of productivity practices. David has been a regular guest on the show, and this time we dive into the complexities of translating GTD principles to a team setting, and how the GTD philosophy continues to evolve. We also touch on topics such as remote work, team dynamics, and the importance of clarity, trust, and adaptability in both individual and collective productivity. Key Discussion Points David's new book, Team: Getting Things Done with Others, and the challenges of applying GTD to teams The importance of standards and clarity in fostering trust within a team environment The evolution of productivity tools and the core principles of GTD that remain unchanged How the brain processes tasks, multitasking, and the risks of decision fatigue in modern productivity The nuances of working by context vs. linear project management and how they support different working styles How GTD can be a lifestyle practice, providing a path to mastery that applies to both professional and personal life It was (as always) an insightful conversation with David Allen, offering perspectives on how GTD remains a powerful productivity framework, whether you're working solo or as part of a team. David's new book is a must-read for anyone looking to extend GTD practices beyond personal productivity and make teamwork more effective and cohesive. (Originally released July 2015) Links Worth Exploring Connect with David: Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn Get David's book: Team: Getting Things Done with Others Revisit my fireside chat with David at Running Remote 2023: Watch it here Related Conversation: Episode 186: What Motivates Getting Things Done with Mary Lamia Related Blog Post: The Evolution of Contexts Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page. Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. You can subscribe on Spotify and also on Apple Podcasts. Not using either of those to get your podcasts? Just click on this link and then paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice. Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Rawson is a medical doctor turned entrepreneur, founded Timedoctor.com in 2011, transforming it into an 8-figure SaaS giant with a team in 31 countries. He co-founded Running Remote, the largest remote work conference, and co-authored a seminal book on remote work. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Every team member should be completely engage and a contributor in a business. 2. The product should be something that you use personally. 3. It is critical to have the right people who are able to work independently. The manual for asynchronous work - Running Remote Book Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot's all -on -one customer platform can make growing your business infinitely easier. Visit HubSpot.com to get started today Ziprecruiter If you're hiring for your business, you want to find the most talented people for your open roles before the competition scoops them up. The best way to do that. ZipRecruiter. And right now, you can try it for FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/fire

Robert Rawson is a medical doctor turned entrepreneur, founded Timedoctor.com in 2011, transforming it into an 8-figure SaaS giant with a team in 31 countries. He co-founded Running Remote, the largest remote work conference, and co-authored a seminal book on remote work. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Every team member should be completely engage and a contributor in a business. 2. The product should be something that you use personally. 3. It is critical to have the right people who are able to work independently. The manual for asynchronous work - Running Remote Book Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot's all -on -one customer platform can make growing your business infinitely easier. Visit HubSpot.com to get started today Ziprecruiter If you're hiring for your business, you want to find the most talented people for your open roles before the competition scoops them up. The best way to do that. ZipRecruiter. And right now, you can try it for FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/fire

The Guardrails Came Off!!!Michael Koenig, COO of Tucows, shares his strategy for leading his organization in a time where are limitless opportunities AND endless risks.The "guardrails" of AI haven't been established, so EVERY team in EVERY industry must have the framework for focus, progress, and execution.That's where Michael's message comes in...An executive at the largest internet domain wholesaler in the world.An early team member of Automattic, the organization that gave us Wordpress.A remote work pioneer dating back to 2006 with his team, featured in the WSJ bestseller Running Remote.Accelerate your success with Michael's strategy and prepare for the monumental shifts ahead.-----Michael is also the host of “Between Two COO's”, a podcast dedicated to filling the knowledge gap about the COO role by bringing exceptional COO's and execs from the likes of LVMH, Vodafone, Lyft, Lime, Cotopaxi, Symantec, True Ventures, Techstars, and other multi-billion dollar institutions together to share their expertise and stories.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-koenig514/Company Link: https://www.tucows.com/What You'll Discover in this EpisodeThe Company He Worked For that Became the "Backbone of the Internet".The Punk Band that Started His Career.Advice from the “Father of the Ipod”.A Strategy to Prioritize in the Midst of Chaos.What He Learned from Legendary PRIMUS Bass Player, Les Claypool.How Starting a Podcast Transformed Him.How to Harness the Power of Tech.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

In today's episode we're trying something new - in person interviews at Running Remote, the world's largest conference for remote workers, in Lisbon, Portugal. I spoke with with five guests about their reflections on Running Remote, experiences in Portugal and how they're supporting the future of remote work:   Learn more about Gonçalo's digital nomad village in his previous About Abroad appearance here or by connecting with him on LinkedIn.  Learn more about Darcy's move to Portugal in her previous About Abroad appearance here or by connecting with her on LinkedIn. Learn more about Ali's move to Portugal in her previous About Abroad appearance here or by connecting with her on LinkedIn. Learn more about Stephen's company, Roamr, or by connecting with him on LinkedIn.  Learn more about Michelle's team retreats in her previous About Abroad appearance here or by connecting with her on LinkedIn.  Learn more about Dave's company, Kadence or by connecting with him on LinkedIn.  Learn more about MyExpatTaxes here. This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service,  Click to learn more. For your next retreat, offsite, or group gathering, save yourself countless hours of headache and tap into Lamont & Co's extensive network and experience to source the best venues in the world! They'll even provide sample budgets for each location, and negotiate contracts on your behalf - all for FREE! Click to learn more. The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review Support the Podcast: ▪︎ Follow on Instagram ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

Are you also working remotely and is this the ONLY way?  In this eye-opening episode, Nienke Nina has a sit down with Liam Martin, an OG in the remote work world.  He is the visionary CEO behind TimeDoctor and co-founder of Running Remote - the largest conference on remote work that attracts remote professionals, remote companies and digital nomads from all over the world.Diving into his 20-year journey of remote work and digital nomadism, Liam takes us behind the scenes of his life and shares how working remotely has been life-changing. Get ready to be inspired and learn how to navigate your digital nomad life in 2024 with expert insights and personal stories. 

In this episode of The Remote CEO Show, I had the pleasure of interviewing Liam Martin. Liam, Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Time Doctor, pioneers cutting-edge workforce management tools to enhance remote employee productivity. He co-organizes the annual Running Remote Conference, and co-authored the bestselling book "Running Remote," advocating for collaborative and agile remote-first organizations.

The number of remote workers more than tripled between 2019 and 2021. While remote work is not at its pandemic peak, it is here to stay. Liam Martin has been an expert on remote work for over two decades – long before it became a household term. He argues that all organizations – new and old – need to adopt remote and hybrid models to remain competitive in the marketplace. His mission is to make remote work accessible for everyone, one employee and company at a time. Liam Martin is the co-founder of Time Doctor and Staff.com, co-organizer of Running Remote – the world's largest conference on remote work, and the author of Running Remote and various publications on distributed work. His expertise has helped thousands of companies around the world adopt a remote working model. In this episode, Dart and Liam discuss:- The evolution of remote work and where it's headed- The Running Remote annual conference- Starting a remote company vs. transitioning to remote work- A manager's role in a remote/hybrid model- The importance of Employers of Records (EORs) for remote work- How to build a culture of asynchronous work- Effective process documentation- The 4 epochs of remote work- And other topics…Liam Martin is a remote work expert with over twenty years of experience in the field. He has worked with thousands of companies, helping organizations worldwide to adopt a remote working model. Liam co-founded Time Doctor and Staff.com, one of the most popular productivity software platforms today. He is also the co-organizer of the world's largest conference on distributed work – the annual Running Remote Conference.Liam's latest book, Running Remote, guides for organizations that want to unlock remote work to achieve more autonomy for business owners and employees. Liam's work has also been published in Forbes, Wired, and The Wall Street Journal, among others. His mission is to empower workers to work wherever they want, whenever they want; Liam lives this out in his own life by traveling six months of the year with his family while working remotely.Resources mentioned:Running Remote, by Liam Martin and Rob Rawson: https://www.amazon.com/Running-Remote-Successful-Remote-Work-Pioneers/dp/1400232147Deep Work, by Cal Newport: https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Cal-Newport-audiobook/dp/B0189PVAWY/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=deep+work&s=books&sr=1-1 Connect with Liam:www.RunningRemote.comRunning Remote YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RunningRemote 

In episode 500 of our podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the productivity guru David Allen in Lisbon at Running Remote. We dove deep into the evolution of Allen's revolutionary Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology and its profound impact on the ever-changing landscape of work culture. From the foundations laid down in its early days to the current dynamics of remote work, we unpack how the principles of GTD have stood the test of time and technology. This special episode peels back the layers on not just productivity techniques but also the human aspects of working remotely. David Allen's insights into self-management, coupled with the challenges and opportunities presented by a digital world, provided a robust discourse on staying productive amidst a sea of distractions. Key Discussion Points The origins and evolution of David Allen's GTD methodology and its widespread influence since its inception Transitioning to remote work: how David Allen's company adapted by scaling down and partnering with Vital Learning. The critical role of self-management over time management in a remote work setting. Strategies for enhancing team productivity and communication in a remote environment, including the concept of "channel creep." The development of work culture and productivity norms within remote teams, emphasizing the need for clear communication protocols. The intersection of AI technology and productivity practices, discussing the potential and limits of AI in implementing GTD. Practical advice on implementing productivity and self-management practices in non-traditional work structures, such as holacracy. Wrapping up, this milestone episode with David Allen has been nothing short of enlightening. His time-tested advice, from clearing your head to modeling self-management, resonates profoundly in our modern, flexible work environments. For anyone looking to navigate the complexities of productivity in the remote work era, this conversation is a goldmine. Remember, it's not just about managing time; it's about managing yourself. Links Worth Exploring Learn More About GTD: Website Running Remote: Explore The Conference Get The Book: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity Check Out The Video Of Our Chat: Watch Now Explore Vital Learning: Website Holacracy: Learn More Related Conversation: Episode 290: Creative Menopause with Chase Reeves [Recorded LIVE at The BIG Ready] Related Blog Post: The Concept of “Efforting” Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page. Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. You can subscribe on Spotify and also on Apple Podcasts. Not using either of those to get your podcasts? Just click on this link and then paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice. Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 500 of our podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the productivity guru David Allen in Lisbon at Running Remote. We dove deep into the evolution of Allen's revolutionary Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology and its profound impact on the ever-changing landscape of work culture. From the foundations laid down in its early days to the current dynamics of remote work, we unpack how the principles of GTD have stood the test of time and technology.This special episode peels back the layers on not just productivity techniques but also the human aspects of working remotely. David Allen's insights into self-management, coupled with the challenges and opportunities presented by a digital world, provided a robust discourse on staying productive amidst a sea of distractions.Key Discussion Points The origins and evolution of David Allen's GTD methodology and its widespread influence since its inception Transitioning to remote work: how David Allen's company adapted by scaling down and partnering with Vital Learning. The critical role of self-management over time management in a remote work setting. Strategies for enhancing team productivity and communication in a remote environment, including the concept of "channel creep." The development of work culture and productivity norms within remote teams, emphasizing the need for clear communication protocols. The intersection of AI technology and productivity practices, discussing the potential and limits of AI in implementing GTD. Practical advice on implementing productivity and self-management practices in non-traditional work structures, such as holacracy. Wrapping up, this milestone episode with David Allen has been nothing short of enlightening. His time-tested advice, from clearing your head to modeling self-management, resonates profoundly in our modern, flexible work environments. For anyone looking to navigate the complexities of productivity in the remote work era, this conversation is a goldmine. Remember, it's not just about managing time; it's about managing yourself.Links Worth Exploring Learn More About GTD: Website Running Remote: Explore The Conference Get The Book: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity Check Out The Video Of Our Chat: Watch Now Explore Vital Learning: Website Holacracy: Learn More Related Conversation: Episode 290: Creative Menopause with Chase Reeves [Recorded LIVE at The BIG Ready] Related Blog Post: The Concept of “Efforting” Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page.Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. You can subscribe on Spotify and also on Apple Podcasts. Not using either of those to get your podcasts? Just click on this link and then paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice.Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of "A Productive Conversation," I'm joined by Peter Ivanov. Peter is an inspiring keynote speaker, renowned for his expertise in virtual teams and future-oriented leadership. With 20 years of experience as a Senior Manager leading international virtual teams across Europe, Africa, and Asia, Peter's teams have achieved remarkable success, including winning the prestigious "Global IT Connect Award" in 2012. As the author of the acclaimed book "Virtual Power Teams," translated into six languages and ranked as an "Amazon Top 3" in international management, Peter's mission is to unite global talent in tackling humanity's toughest challenges.During our discussion, Peter unravels the secrets to building trust and fostering collaboration. Discover strategies to navigate conflicts and ensure knowledge flow in virtual and hybrid teams. Explore the emerging role of the Chief Remote Officer and learn how to enhance team productivity beyond mere metrics. Peter also reveals a simple action you can take right now to elevate your team's performance. Get ready for an enlightening conversation filled with practical tips to unlock the full potential of your remote work setup.Key Discussion Points Building trust is essential in remote teams. Handling conflicts and pre-emptive responses to maintain team harmony. The importance of knowledge flow in virtual and hybrid teams. The rise of Chief Remote Officers and the concept of equal opportunities in remote work. Balancing quantified productivity with other tools and mechanisms for managing distributed teams. Listeners can expect a thought-provoking conversation filled with practical insights to improve remote team dynamics and productivity. By implementing Peter's strategies and leveraging the suggested tools, leaders and team members alike can enhance their remote work experiences and achieve greater success.Links Worth Exploring Connect with Peter: Website | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube Peter's Book: Virtual Power Teams: How to Deliver Products Faster, Reduce Costs, and Develop Your Organization for the Future! Running Remote: Website Mike Vardy + David Allen at Running Remote 2023: Watch on YouTube Related Conversation: Episode 420: Daniel Coyle talks about The Culture Playbook Related Blog Post: How to Be Prudent and Productive Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page.Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen.Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | StitcherYou can also click on this link to paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice.Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of "A Productive Conversation," I'm joined by Peter Ivanov. Peter is an inspiring keynote speaker, renowned for his expertise in virtual teams and future-oriented leadership. With 20 years of experience as a Senior Manager leading international virtual teams across Europe, Africa, and Asia, Peter's teams have achieved remarkable success, including winning the prestigious "Global IT Connect Award" in 2012. As the author of the acclaimed book "Virtual Power Teams," translated into six languages and ranked as an "Amazon Top 3" in international management, Peter's mission is to unite global talent in tackling humanity's toughest challenges. During our discussion, Peter unravels the secrets to building trust and fostering collaboration. Discover strategies to navigate conflicts and ensure knowledge flow in virtual and hybrid teams. Explore the emerging role of the Chief Remote Officer and learn how to enhance team productivity beyond mere metrics. Peter also reveals a simple action you can take right now to elevate your team's performance. Get ready for an enlightening conversation filled with practical tips to unlock the full potential of your remote work setup. Key Discussion Points Building trust is essential in remote teams. Handling conflicts and pre-emptive responses to maintain team harmony. The importance of knowledge flow in virtual and hybrid teams. The rise of Chief Remote Officers and the concept of equal opportunities in remote work. Balancing quantified productivity with other tools and mechanisms for managing distributed teams. Listeners can expect a thought-provoking conversation filled with practical insights to improve remote team dynamics and productivity. By implementing Peter's strategies and leveraging the suggested tools, leaders and team members alike can enhance their remote work experiences and achieve greater success. Links Worth Exploring Connect with Peter: Website | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube Peter's Book: Virtual Power Teams: How to Deliver Products Faster, Reduce Costs, and Develop Your Organization for the Future! Running Remote: Website Mike Vardy + David Allen at Running Remote 2023: Watch on YouTube Related Conversation: Episode 420: Daniel Coyle talks about The Culture Playbook Related Blog Post: How to Be Prudent and Productive Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page. Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen. Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher You can also click on this link to paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice. Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this engaging conversation, we sat down with Jordan Carroll, a content creator, course developer, and coach who specialized in helping individuals secure legitimate remote job opportunities. Jordan shared insightful thoughts on how to excel in the remote job market, what he learned at Running Remote 2023, where remote work is heading, and more.Jordan Carroll | The Remote Job Coach:https://theremotejobcoach.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCORh-_he8Vs6yGp3AnRQB5wAsking CEOs if Remote Work is dead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vkdT99xLwo&t=20sWant to dive deeper? Read more about remote work on the Remotely Serious website.Check Out Curtis' Stuff: Personal Site The Origin Rockwell Media

Darren Murph literally wrote the handbook on building remote teams, was named the “Oracle of Remote Work” by CNBC, holds a Guinness world record, and was included on the Forbes Future of Work 50 list, amongst many other accolades. He is currently VP of Workplace Design and Remote Experience at Andela, and via his various speaking and consulting projects, he's become the de facto global expert on remote work. But Darren's identity stack goes well beyond his remote work prowess, and in this episode we dive into how his experiences as a world traveler helped shape him into the leader he is today, first as an individual, then as a couple with his wife, and now as a father with their son. We also reflect on our time together at Running Remote in Lisbon, and discuss some of the emerging future of work trends on both a micro and macro level. Follow Darren's work at https://darrenmurph.com/ and on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmurph/. This episode is brought to you by Greenback Tax, the #1 company in the world for US expat taxes, and the team I've trusted with my taxes since 2015. If you're an American living abroad or planning to spend significant time outside the US, you need to talk to Greenback! Easy, affordable, and experienced in the specific niche of US expat taxes. Learn more here https://bit.ly/3CKUYkz If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad Sign up for our monthly newsletter at: aboutabroad.com/newsletter

Extra episode this week, as I was determined to share my take-out thoughts and themes from the Running Remote conference, in Lisbon April 2023.I needed to capture these thoughts while I was still buzzing with the learning and inspiration gleaned, from the contacts and connections and conversations I enjoyed at the "#1 Remote Work Conference For Enterprises and SMEs"Spoiler alert: The future is freelance, flexible, AND remote

35% of the American workforce is now working remotely, and studies have shown that a remote team is often more productive than its in-office counterpart. Through his company, Time Doctor, Liam Martin is on a mission to help the world smoothly transition to remote work. In this episode, he shares the approach he has taken to ensuring operational efficiency and building a business model based on referrals and why the key to managing a remote team is developing the skill of asynchronous management. About Liam Martin:Liam Martin is the CEO of Time Doctor, a leading time-tracking and productivity tool that helps businesses manage remote teams effectively. He is also the co-author of the best-selling book Running Remote, which provides practical advice and strategies for building and scaling a successful remote team. He has been featured in Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, Business Insider, and Fortune and has been a guest speaker at numerous conferences and events, where he shares his insights and experiences on remote work and entrepreneurship.Episode Highlights: In the early days of your entrepreneurial journey, you need to be the one doing everything. However, the quicker you can stop doing so many things inside of your business and transition into a more executive role, the better. “Owning [a business] is much better than running [one].” (02:35) Ensuring that your operational infrastructure keeps growing at a rate at which it sustains your business requires a force of will, regularly rewriting your software, and dollar investments. At Time Doctor, they invest 7 to 12% of every dollar into improving operations. (04:30) One of the most effective marketing strategies is one that is based on referrals. People trust people more than they trust brands, so build a product that people love so much that they will recommend it to others. (19:47) Studies conducted on remote work have found that it leads to an increase in productivity. The key to a successful remote company is asynchronous management, and there are various tools within the remote working stack that can be used to achieve this. (35:45) When hiring someone, make sure that they are aligned with the mission and vision of your company. To do this, build a Vision Traction Organizer (VTO) (i.e. a core vision document) and ensure that you give it to every potential hire to read and share their thoughts on. (40:40) Liam's best advice for entrepreneurs:“Building out those multiple products in your product line; you cannot do that without operations. Nothing works without operations.” (25:38)Connect with Liam: LinkedIn Twitter Website Resources Mentioned: Running Remote Conference Running Remote on YouTube Running Remote Follow Beyond 8 Figures: LinkedIn Twitter Website

Today's guest is Liam Martin a serial entrepreneur who runs Time Doctor and Staff.com — one of the most popular time-tracking and productivity software platforms in use by top brands today.  https://www.timedoctor.com/ He is also a co-organizer of the world's largest remote work conference — Running Remote. https://runningremote.com/ Liam is an avid proponent of remote work and has been published in Forbes, Inc, Mashable, TechCrunch, Fast Company, Wired, The Wall Street Journal, The Next Web, The Huffington Post, Venturebeat and many other publications specifically targeting the expansion of remote work.  Liam is empowering workers to work wherever they want, whenever they want.

Hear how planning for the future means loving change I worked with Jennifer Kluge several years ago on a Blue Ocean Strategy workshop. Her organization, the National Association for Business Resources, was focused wholly on businesses in Michigan, offering important services from insurance products to support with accounts receivables. As CEO, Jennifer has catapulted NABR into a national initiative that supports businesses with best practices, training and development, insights, leadership, and a range of programs reflecting the needs of industry today—such as rebuilding talent, focusing on wellness and burnout, and helping businesses rebuild their cultures in a new hybrid workplace, among other things. I love her message: Don't be afraid to fail. Something we all need to hear. Watch and listen to our conversation here What is the right strategy for an uncertain future? This is what I worked on with Jennifer and her leadership teams. I remember at the time that my Michigan clients were struggling with talent flight. Students were leaving the state after graduation, and industries were trying to figure out their own futures. Fast forward to the pandemic and now the post-pandemic years, and Detroit, where Jennifer is located, is on the rebound, as is Michigan. Between the automotive industry, Rocket mortgages and loans, and IT incubators, lots of new businesses have successfully made it through the pandemic and are now rebuilding the economy of the state. But Jennifer learned something very important during the pandemic, namely that the challenges of the past had changed, forcing companies to rethink how they were going to survive into the future. In this podcast, you will hear the journey that she has been on as she has built her association into a major resource for companies across the U.S. You can connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn or her company's website, the National Association for Business Resources. Is your business struggling with change? Give these blogs and podcasts a try:  Blog: Okay, Okay, I'm Ready To Change. How Do I Do It? Blog: Hate Change? Anthropology Can Make You and Your People Love It! Podcast: Valerio Pascotto and Amit Raikar—Yes Change Is Painful But It's Necessary! Podcast: Rita McGrath—Don't Run From Change, Embrace It! Additional resources for you My two award-winning books: Rethink: Smashing The Myths of Women in Businessand On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights Our website: Simon Associates Management Consultants   Read the transcript of our podcast here Andi Simon: Welcome to On the Brink With Andi Simon. I'm Andi Simon, your host and your guide. And remember, my job is to help you see, feel and think in new ways so you can change. That's not easy because your brain often hates me. I can't tell you how many clients who hire me immediately hate me, because I'm doing something that the brain says, Oh, please stop, stop trying to make me better. I know I need to be but it's hard to do. So I go looking for people who are going to help you do the same thing: see things through a fresh lens. People ask me, What does an anthropologist know? I was asked the other day at a conference, What do you do? I said, I hang out. And they laughed. And I said, No, my job is to help you see things differently, not to necessarily build a new sandbox, but to at least see the edges of what you're doing so you can see what you might be missing. And my first book, On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights, was about all my clients who got stuck or stalled. So Jennifer Kluge is my guest today. And Jennifer is interesting to me to share her thoughts with you. I worked with Jennifer and her team a number of years ago. We did a Blue Ocean Strategy workshop. And they were quite stuck or stalled. But trying to figure out, Where are we going? What else could we do? Jennifer, thanks for coming today because I want to share what you did. It was great fun to see you then and to continue to see you now. Welcome. Jennifer Kluge: Thank you so much indeed for having me. This is fun to talk about our journey and what's happened and what others can learn from. So thank you for having me. Andi Simon: Help our video watchers and our listeners on our podcast know more about Jennifer. You've had a journey. And it's always important to sort of set the stage for why people should listen to you. Because it hasn't just happened, you didn't jump out there. It was in stages, you have seen it, you built it, you've carved it. It's a big piece of playdough that you've made into something big and special. Just let me add one thing. Jennifer is the CEO of the National Association for Business Resources. Now she's going to tell you how that has pulled together a whole lot of stuff, Corp! Magazine, Best and Brightest. But Jennifer, a little bit more about who Jennifer is. Jennifer Kluge: Oh, gosh, that's a loaded question. Let's start with a business perspective. You know, I started my career in human resources. And the whole goal was, I wanted to help people, but I wanted to use business, I wanted to be in business. But I wanted to help people within business. So I've landed in human resources. I was one of the first graduating classes where it was actually called human resources. So I'm dating myself there. And then later on, I added strategic planning and marketing to my background. As far as my education goes, I was in the corporate world and it wasn't talking to me. I wanted to continue that mission of helping people. So the opportunity came to work for NABR, and I jumped at it, and some 25 years later, here I am. And quite honestly, that whole theme of helping people has been throughout my business career, whether it's my teammates, mentoring them, whether it's our clients. During the pandemic, we sat down as a team. I had all my team leaders, and we said, I said, How are we going to navigate this? And we came out with, We're going to help as many people as possible. And that enlightened us to unglue some things. We were able to launch so many programs that helped thousands of people through the pandemic and I'm super proud of that. Andi Simon: You know, your personal expression, your brand, your answer to the question, it's a very powerful one because there's purpose. There may be profit. And we do need profit so that we can pay our folks and they can all make living. But what mattered most to you is, How do I help people do what they have to do? Not what I have to do. So talk a little bit about your evolution as a business because when we met, if I remember correctly, your organization was providing some insurance products, some support for accounts payable and receivables. They were also doing tactical and practical solutions that smaller midsize businesses could use. It was an association of businesses helping each other and it's come a long way and tell me the journey, a little bit about the business, because part of it reflects you, not just them. Jennifer Kluge: Well, you know, we ignite greatness in companies in their people. And so we kind of pivoted from, Here's what we're doing, to Here's our mission, here's our purpose. And by shifting to that, we were able to think differently and offer different solutions to companies. So yeah, there's the pre-pandemic story and the post-pandemic story. You helped us pre-pandemic unglue the brain so to speak, as far as strategic planning. Everybody on my team knew who André Rieu was. And we used it in every meeting, every board meeting. We built the André Rieu story, and this is what we want to do: we want to change who we are in a way that is tenacious and has ingenuity. So for those that are listening and don't know André very well, you used the story of André Rieu and how he changed the whole orchestral experience from kind of boring to exciting and fun and a value and got everyone involved in classical music. So we used that example for years before the pandemic on how we wanted to change. And I think the secret there is that we know that success comes from a series of failures. And I think too, there's an element of, the more you fail, the more confidence you have. And having an important event, like the pandemic, and then you get through it, and you're crushing it through the pandemic, I think that builds confidence, not only in yourself, but in your team. And so it's the combination of knowing that we have to fail in order to succeed, and releasing yourself from the fear. I think for every CEO, there's kind of a thing, Not while I'm at the helm, and, It's not going down with me at the helm. So I think there's this fear out there for CEOs, a subliminal fear, that you might fail. And once you release yourself from that and have confidence, hey, you're not going to fail. No matter what happens, you're going to get through it. I think that releases you to think more Blue Ocean Strategy. So there's the philosophical, and then there is the actual doing the work. And doing the work is trial, we did a lot of pilots. So during the pandemic for the Best and Brightest companies we work for, we launched seven new cities. So we pivoted. I hate that word. Now, I hate the word pivot. Everyone hates it. We refocused. We shifted and we had a majority of the things that we did were in person. Across the country, we had conferences across the United States. So when that element went away, it liberated us to launch more cities for regional competitions. So we had our biggest growth during the pandemic because we were released from fear, I guess you could say, and Blue Ocean does this. It says, Okay, this is something strategic here. But there's opportunity in it. Andi Simon: What is the Best and Brightest? I've had some clients who are recognized as among the best and the brightest. So I'll put this in context for the listener or the viewer. Blue Ocean Strategy is not about competing in the market, it's about creating a new market, thinking about non-users and unmet needs, not simply more of the same cheaper, and then being free to do what Jennifer was talking about: to begin to experiment with new ways to do very important things. Because we don't know what we don't know. And I always say never waste a crisis. I never want another pandemic, but don't waste a crisis because as you listen to her talk about the Best and Brightest, it went from nice to very nice, and from some people benefiting to lots of people benefiting, all because of a crisis. What is the Best and Brightest? Jennifer Kluge: So the Best and Brightest is a series of programs that we score and rethink excellence. So there's the Best and Brightest of wellness and there's the Best and Brightest companies to work for. We put companies through the gauntlet. How do you treat your employees? We have 10 different scoring categories and we have an extensive survey to the employer. But we also validate that by surveying the employees at the end of going through these companies so they can see how they ranked. They see where their engagement levels are and they get a plethora of tools and services to help guide them with their talent. Now, that was our core. Since then we've launched all kinds of tools and resources. We have thousands of best practices that we now share through the Best and Brightest programs. So thousands of best practices, and then we've opened it up to CEOs and thought leadership best practices, diversity and inclusion, team bonding and hybrid work, digital engagement. So we have this whole plethora of what I call deliverables but it would be of value to the business community that came from the pandemic, quite honestly. But, what I like about the pandemic, not that we all had to go through it, but what I liked about it is that it gave you the excuse to go bigger. Andi Simon: And you didn't run the other way because I've heard of people who went smaller, and they shrunk. And they decided to reduce their staffing and they fled. Instead, you turned fear into an opportunity. And you parked it on the side and said, What do I have to be afraid of? What's the worst that could happen? You know, let's go help people because those deliverables are really a resource, as you call it. A business resource for people who need to know, How do I do this? Where are they going to turn? To a university when they're shut down too? And they're going to go to their association. Well, they weren't sure what they were doing. But you filled an unmet need of a huge proportion across the country. And people came to say, I'm not sure who you are, but I really liked what you have to do. Am I right? Jennifer Kluge: Correct. Correct. And we went, like I said, we got our team leaders together. And we said, What role do we want to play here? When times are tough, that's when people lean on their associations. And so we jumped in. We were answering legal questions. There were all these mandates and what have you. I mean, we were working around the clock. We felt we had to help as many people as possible...you know, people's jobs, livelihood, income, food on the table. So we felt a strong mission to help people and we still do. It's carried on to now. We've always felt that as a service organization that we have a significant job to play. Andi Simon: What's interesting for our listeners to think about is, here we are, we're facing a battle. We're not quite sure if we're trained for it. But we know that people have unmet needs, and I have a hunch those calls came through. You are a day ahead of them. It wasn't as if there was a whole lot of time studying the legal ramifications of the mandates that had to be done. Or what do I do to build a collaborative culture when people are in different places doing it in different ways? How do I keep them from getting phished, and having cybersecurity? And all of a sudden, the questions were beyond and all I bet you could do is say, Hang on, I'll be right back. Let me find out. Am I right? You were the go-to. Jennifer Kluge: Right. And I gotta tell you, Andi, no past emergencies prepared you for this. And what I noticed is, more seasoned people that have been through the Great Recession, have been through other hard times within their own careers in their own companies. Those were the ones that were like, Oh, yeah, I know what this muscle is. Let's roll up our sleeves. I don't think people realized how long the run was gonna be. We definitely knew that we had to use those muscles. Andi Simon: Real important point, because people who they didn't think were leaders rose to leadership, and people who they thought were their leaders didn't know what to do or how to perform. And so you know, don't waste them or waste a crisis, even for your own development. So that's really, really interesting. As you were going through it, was there a case or two that really stood out as something that was quite exemplary, either in a performance by a person or an area that you found was in tremendous demand, and people didn't know where to go and we rose to that. Something that you can illustrate? Jennifer Kluge: Well, I think what's coming to my mind is the themes that are still going on there. There's a lot of themes around talent right now. Wellness and well-being in the workplace, mental health and workplace burnout, hybrid work. There is a lot that we continue to see in that space that has not gone down at all. It's really interesting because some of these business trends are the inability to look to the future and predict things. That's a frustration at the C-suite level. So different themes are coming out. But they were the themes that were there three years ago; they're still here. What's the future look like? We have a lot of space and talent so we see a lot of the woes related to keeping and retaining talent. And there's been a lot of mergers and acquisition activity, a lot of culture merges and a lot of change. So, I mean, this is a great topic. If somebody can manage change and thrive and change, they thrive in business. If you are going to excel in business, you have to love change, you have to drive change, and you have to bring others with you to drive change, and you have to make it fun and exciting for them as well. So you can't be in business and think that things are fine, status quo. Well, it's weird. Andi Simon: Well, but just think about the things you just highlighted, because I think they are classic problems. How do you attract and retain people, but it's on steroids, or to use that expression: the Great Resignation. Your people may have resigned and have second thoughts, but it was a catalytic moment for employers to realize that they don't really own anybody. They're not really committed. And then I have had endless conversations about why did they leave? I said, Why don't you ask them? And what you find is that what they needed wasn't what you were focused on. You were focused on what you needed. And we flipped it all. Stop thinking about what I need, think about what we need and what that person is looking for. Because if you don't understand that, it's no different than a customer. You know, they aren't that different as people and they are looking for something to give them their own purpose and their own reason for staying with you. And they're willing to go jump off with everyone else and see what else is around. They may come back but the damage is done. They too can say it didn't work out. So what? But what's interesting is that you made a big point: the times, they are changing, I think Bob Dylan sang that in the 60s. I love the lyrics to that song because they're today. And I think they are always. When you talk about this, though, the National Association for Business Resources is also migrating in some ways. You're taking your own business, and changing as it comes to respond. And I love your pilots. I always love pilots because we don't really know, so let's try it and maybe we'll get part of it. Where do you see your own future? Because that's a big topic for your CEOs. Can you share with CEOs what you see, because you're a little bit ahead of them. Jennifer Kluge: In what way Andi? As far as where the business world is going? Or where are organizations going? Andi Simon: Well, you can do the first after the second. I want to know where the Association is going because you're responding to what people come to you with. You are anticipating, but you also are growing yourselves where many of you are in your future. Jennifer Kluge: So we're going through that right now. We are now finally able to launch our own strategic plan versus what the market tells us we need to do. So it's refreshing to get back to strategic planning and say, Here's where we want to go, here's where we're willing to drive. So we want to expand some of our work on best practices. We have all these wonderful resource guides. I do interviews like this with CEOs to find out what their secret sauce is, as it relates to talent. You're gonna see a lot more quick and dirty tools and resources. That's where we're going. We're gonna probably be launching some new programs. We have some wonderful endeavors that we do at our headquarters in Michigan that you'll probably see outside of Michigan within the next couple years. We don't let anything go too long without a big change or a big launch. And there's a lot of past launches that didn't work. I remember around 15 years ago, we did this online digital education and training program. A leadership program for small businesses. And I thought it was gonna be so cool. And we launched it, did a lot of marketing, and it didn't take. But gosh, if we had launched that this year, you know...we do have some wonderful training programs. We have leadership development, training programs, and what have you. But it's so funny, if you live long enough, right? You're in this long enough. That old tie from the 70s becomes a hit. Andi Simon: To your point, so I have three leadership academies operating, one for the fourth year, one for its fifth year. And when they went pandemic style, we went remote in our pack, and now we're sort of hybrid. But you know, only 18% of the companies in the US have training programs. And they expect their folks to be learning how to do things. In healthcare, I was always appalled that we would move a nurse up from nurse to nurse manager and tell her to wing it. I mean, it was like, Oh, how do I matter? Well, that's different from being a nurse and that's not. And then the ward manager became the leader. And what's the difference between one and the other? So there are some real profound transformations in organizations today, and how we get things done. And I also think, generational transitions. You know, Boomers are not Gen Xs, not Gen Ys. I've had folks where the Gen Xers are translating the Gen Ys to the Boomers so they could get along. And then you have the Zs and the As coming behind them. And the world is very complicated. And it's an interesting time. At one point, I had clients in Michigan and they all were struggling with the migration of people after college from Michigan. Has that changed, are people staying. Jennifer Kluge: In fact, we're hosting our National Summit in Detroit so people can see how cool and hip Detroit is now. I think the phrase Comeback City is very accurate. In fact, we moved our offices to downtown Detroit to be a part of the change in the resurgence. There's so many wonderful things happening in Michigan now. Again, talk about Blue Ocean, there's an opportunity right there. The cost of living is lower here. Land is cheaper here. A lot of people took advantage of the low interest rates, and they grew their businesses. So yeah, I would highly recommend that if you have not been to Michigan or Detroit or Grand Rapids in a while, you should come check it out. There's some pretty cool cities here. And we're doing some really incredible things. But to answer that other question that you had about what are the trends we're seeing right now, it's very interesting to see this transition right here in this moment. There are some companies that are thriving and can't hire enough talent. There's other industries that they're letting people go. We're at the beginning of this change of economy, where you have this group thriving and this group not thriving. So I think there's going to be another shift soon for employers to really focus on. The other interesting thing is hybrid work, and how that affects culture and creates subcultures. And we are seeing a lot of issues around, Do we have digital employees? Do we force them to come back to the office? Do we not force them to come back? Do we need them to come back because the economy is really hurting our operations and it's time? Those kinds of questions. I think that a lot of people are swimming in that right now. Andi Simon: Well, you know, it's interesting, I had done a podcast with a gentleman who had a book about how to manage a totally remote workforce, Running Remote. There are others that are global, that have been for a long time completely remote. And then I've been called to come in and help with a culture of organizations who have a flywheel of hires and fires and hires, and they leave because they think it is a bad culture. And being an anthropologist who studies culture and helps companies change their culture and knowing that people don't know what their culture is, they're not even quite sure what they want to create out of it, which makes it intentional. And that creates a whole new platform for thinking about what it is you're really trying to do. What is it you missed? I have a wonderful client and they have a brand new office that was completed in March of the beginning of the pandemic, and nobody wants to come in. And their folks, they have 70 employees, they say to us, Why do I have to drive an hour in and an hour back to sit there to do the same work I can do here? And the CEO wants to be with people. I mean, he's a social fellow, and really just wants the socializing part of it. It's interesting what the pressure is, and how efficient you can be or how social and effective you are. And it really reflects who you are as much as anything. And I don't want my listeners to underestimate the power of me and who I'm looking for, as opposed to we and what we need to be effective here. I had a client ask, Why do you think people are leaving? Well, because it's not the culture that it was before. I mean, nobody left before. Well, they did too, but they seem to be moving faster now. And I said, So, let's take a look at what's going on. But these are interesting times, aren't they? Jennifer Kluge: Very, very different. So I think we're at the beginning of a new era of how business is done and how talent works. It's going to be very, very interesting to see what best practices come out of this. And quite honestly, it is different. You know, there's truth to both sides, right? To the companies that want to bring people back in person, it's much easier to communicate and engage in a group, in person. Training is a huge issue, bringing people in with the right skill sets is much harder now. Training people for their job is much harder. Imagine a supervisor that's digital and an employee that's in person. So there are a lot of issues now. And that's what we're hearing about. So what we're doing as an organization is, we're saying, Okay, this is what this company is doing, here's the best practice on that side, here's the best practice on this side, but you have to fit it for your culture. You can't just take a best practice from another company and plop it in. It has to be shaped and molded for your company's personality. Andi Simon: And it's important to figure out what your customer's personality is. Jennifer Kluge: Well, I'm blessed because the Best and Brightest companies to work for and the companies that we work with, they're above average, they think differently. They're more elite thinkers. It's a community of really smart, cutting-edge companies. So I have the pleasure of seeing the best. But it's our job to share what they're doing with others, right? So that's an expensive expectation. Going through the programs, we're gonna share your secret sauce, but it's also a gift. Andi Simon: And there's nothing better than the gift of kindness, of sharing, and then celebrating. And I do think that says getting exactly the gift you have. So I'm absolutely having a blast listening to you. I love Michigan, it's been a good world for me to have clients in and that's how we met. A couple of things you'd like our listeners not to forget? They always remember the ending even better than the beginning. One or two things that they should keep in mind that you've learned in building your business? Or as you work with your Best and Brightest who are building theirs. Jennifer Kluge: A success comes from a series of failures. Don't be scared to fail. And it's about you. It has nothing to do with you. Take the emotion out of it, the emotion out of decision-making, the emotion out of your personal impact and the best road for decision-making. Andi Simon: You know, years ago I taught. I was a visiting professor at Washington University teaching entrepreneurship, and some of the entrepreneurs I brought in to talk for their case studies said, "I opened three businesses. That one worked, that one didn't. I never failed" And that's a little like what you're saying. Let's distance the business from ourselves and make sure that we understand that sometimes things happen for good or for not, that's part of it, but it isn't necessarily all of us that's doing it. I had two things I didn't hear from you. I want you to be free from failure. The fear of failure is what impedes you from doing the best things, the right things, or knowing what you could do. And the other thing is that this is a time for rethinking talent. And I think all of the things you talked about, whether it's well-being, and that's a really big area, or it's burnout, or it's hybrid or it's culture, people are herd animals. We have survived because of our work together. We've evolved because we could really do things better together. So a great book is called The Secret of our Success. And our success has been because we did it together, not alone. You let that happen. What a gift. Thank you, Jennifer, thank you for joining me today. Jennifer Kluge: Thank you, Andi. So it's always a pleasure to chat with you and get your wisdom. Andi Simon: Well, I'm glad it's been so impactful for you, but it's fun for me to share it as well, for my listeners, and my viewers. Thank you for coming. Remember my books, Rethink: Smashing The Myths of Women in Business and On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights are both available. They've done extremely well. They won us awards, and they share the stories of people like Jennifer's customers, their clients. And they are like Jennifer who have smashed the myths tof what women can do. My new book comes out in September. It's called Women Mean Business. It's the wisdom of 101 trailblazing women and it is truly an extraordinary experience to listen to 101 women tell you their experiences, a little like Jennifer has done today. What are the wisdoms that we want you to share so we can elevate you and inspire you and help you get to where you need to go. And I think that it is a time of transformation for business, but also for women in business. So for all of you who come, thank you so much. Have a wonderful day. Stay safe, stay healthy. Jennifer, thank you again. It's been such fun. Goodbye now. Bye bye.

It's been a minute! We are happy to announce that the Remote Work Movement podcast is back! We will be posting every week from today, the best people in the remote work space, the best information and everything you need to know about remote work. See you in the next episode with the always incredible Liam Martin, CMO at Time Doctor and co-founder at Running Remote

Liam Martin Serial Entrepreneur | Speaker | Writer | Innovator Liam is the co-founder and chief innovation officer at Time Doctor, a leading time tracking and productivity software company. Liam leads the development of new features at Time Doctor and drives innovation to help businesses and individuals manage workforces better. He is a co-organizer of the world's largest remote work conference — Running Remote. He is also the co-author of the bestselling book “Running Remote: Master the Lessons from the World's Most Successful Remote Work Pioneers”, which was featured in Wall Street Journal's Bestseller list. In this book, he and his co-author Rob Rawson share the insights, lessons and strategies discovered by pioneering entrepreneurs and founders who have successfully implemented remote work in their businesses. They uncover the secrets of how these companies have harnessed the async mindset to operate their businesses remotely in a seamless, hassle-free and cost-effective manner. This book is a revolutionary guide that provides valuable insights for businesses looking to adopt remote work.

Is remote work a myth of really the future of work? And what is the mindset shift leaders, managers, and companies need to adopt to make remote work successful? Successful entrepreneur, author, and slomad Liam joined the podcast to talk about the elephants in the room about remote work. He not only built software companies with fully remote operating teams, he also has become a leading expert on remote work leadership and building remote-first companies. In this episode, he talks about opportunities and threats and which mindset shifts we must fight for to make remote work stay.Liam has been a digital nomad for over a decade and one of the pioneers in the digital nomad and remote workspace. He is the organizer of the largest conference about remote work and this year we will join him and 50+ experts at Running Remote. Tune in to listen to an inspirational and powerful conversation about the future of work. Listen to our interview with digital nomad Laim

Remote working is not a new thing but the pandemic boosted this setup. Now, many have the option of working remotely, and a lot are virtual assistants. So, what are virtual assistants? Who are they? Do you need one for your business? Find the answers to these questions in this #Highlight episode featuring episodes with our very own Whitney Sewell and entrepreneur Liam Martin.Whitney dives into when is the right time to hire a VA, how many hours they should work, how to communicate with them, what kind of job description to use, and what you can expect to pay for different types of tasks. Meanwhile, Liam speaks to us about the benefits of having a virtual assistant, as well as lays out some of his strategies for finding, screening, and managing his staff.Key Points From This Episode: When is the right time to hire a virtual assistant (VA)?How to know which tasks to hand over to a VA?The importance of getting your time back to do what's valuable.Structuring the hours for your VA according to your needs and schedule.When a VA should know about your business to be effective.The perks of having virtual assistants, such as streamlined travel and added 30% productivity.What makes Liam's relationship with his virtual assistant who he has had for ten years great?Where to find a virtual assistant in terms of websites and also geographical locations.Interview screening processes for VAs: Zoom calls and seeking people who take initiative.The contract that Liam has with his assistants in terms of independent decision-making.Tweetables:“Throughout your day, write down the things that you find that somebody else could do. Just as you're doing tasks, there are so many things that other people could be doing for you or somebody else that's qualified.” – Whitney Sewell“You can find VAs to do almost anything that can be done on a computer. They're working from all over the world.” – Whitney Sewell“Virtual assistants for me have really run my life and have optimized my life.” – Liam MartinLinks Mentioned in Today's Episode:WS330: Best Practices for Hiring a Virtual or Executive Assistant, with Whitney SewellLiam Martin on LinkedInTime Doctor websitestaff.comRunning Remote websiteRunning Remote on YouTubeWS400: Tools For Optimization with Liam MartinAbout Liam MartinLiam is a serial entrepreneur who runs Time Doctor and Staff.com, one of the most popular time-tracking and productivity software platforms in use by top brands today. He is also a co-organizer of the world's largest remote work conference, Running Remote. Liam is an avid proponent of remote work and has been published in Forbes, Inc, Mashable, TechCrunch, Fast Company, Wired, The Wall Street Journal, The Next Web, The Huffington Post, Venturebeat, and many other publications specifically targeting the expansion of remote work. The mission statement that feeds all the products and services that Liam is involved with stems from empowering workers to work wherever they want, whenever they want. Liam has an undergraduate and graduate degree in Sociology from McGill University. 

How can you get an insight into your remote teams' productivity and impact it positively? Rob Rawson founded Time Doctor to help remote companies solve this problem, and is sharing his learnings from over a decade of leading remote teams. In detail we discussed:Economic advantages of remote workPros and Cons of working asyncOvercoming hard cultural differences remotelyMeasuring the performance of your remote employeesFind the transcript here. Stay tuned for the next episode in which we will discuss Facilitation in Remote Teams with Daphnee LaForest from Modern Leaders. 

What is a startup city and how do you build it? Prospera, is a charter city in Roatán, Honduras. Their goal is to build an innovation hub that is exploring new models for economic growth and social prosperity. We talked with Trey Goff, their Chief of Staff and Chief Marketing Officer on why they started this project and how they are aiming to make the vision of Prospera a reality. In detail we discussed:Prospera's vision and missionGovernmental competition as a result of remote workProspera's legal structureProspera's relationship with their home country HondurasThe global impact startup cities will have in futureApply to become part of Prospera here.You can find the full transcript here.Stay tuned for the next episode in which we will discuss how to Manage Cultural Differences in a Remote Team with Rob Rawson from Running Remote.

As the future of work increasingly moves remote, how do you build and scale an organization that can operate successfully with limited interaction? Liam Martin, cofounder of Time Doctor and Staff.com, joins Jim Barnish to discuss all things remote work. At the start of 2020 only about 5% of the workforce worked remotely (per Bureau of Labor Statistics). The pandemic propelled the world forward in a global shift that hasn't been seen since the advent of the internet. Many tech startups are finding it relatively easy to work remotely. But what about the big fortune 500 companies? Is remote work here to stay? What changes do companies need to make to implement remote work successfully?3 Key TakeawaysSuccessful remote work requires “asynchronous management” - the ability to manage without direct interaction. You can accomplish your work without needing constant permission from others to get it done.Remote work isn't synonymous with working from home. It's the choice to work from whatever location you want. Empowering your employees to choose their location and hours is the real game changer.Accepting product feedback? Make sure it comes from the right customers. Freemium users are valuable for word of mouth references to expand your customer base, but leave feedback for those paying for a seat at the table. ResourcesLiam's LinkedInTimeDoctor.comRunningRemote.comRunning Remote YouTube ChannelRunning Remote by Liam MartinZero to One by Peter ThielAbout Liam runs one of the most popular time tracking and productivity platforms in use by top brands today - Time Doctor. He is also a co-organizer of the world's largest remote work conference — Running Remote. Whenever possible, Liam encourages others to work remotely and actively promotes remote work. His products and services are defined by the concept of giving workers the flexibility to work wherever they want, whenever they want.Liam has also co-authored a book - Running Remote - focused on remote work methodology. In this revolutionary guide, Liam and his co-founder, Rob Rawson, have unearthed the secrets and lessons discovered by remote work pioneering entrepreneurs and founders who've harnessed the async mindset to operate their businesses remotely in the most seamless, hassle-free, and cost-effective manner possible.Liam holds an undergraduate and graduate degree in Sociology from McGill University.If you love what you are getting out of our show please SUBSCRIBE.For more information on how we dig into the dirt check out our other episodes here: https://www.orchid.black/podcastAll contents of this show are rights of Orchid Black©️ and are not to be used unless authorized by written consent.

Jeremy and Gwenn have been managing teams remotely since 2008 and we have very strong feelings about best practices, but it is always good to get alternative ideas from others. In this episode we are going to speak to the CMO of Time Doctor, a time tracking software for remote teams, Liam Martin, about best practices in the industry for managing a remote workforce. Liam has a new book out called Running Remote: Master the lessons from the world's most successful remote-work pioneers. Improve your company's bottom line with remote professionals at www.anequim.net! Email Gwenn today at gaspen@anequim.net or reach Jeremy Aspen at jaspen@anequim.net to go beyond the podcast and accelerate your business growth today! 

In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Liam Martin, the founder of Time Doctor and Staff.com — one of the most popular time tracking and productivity software platforms used by top brands today. Liam also runs Running Remote, the World's Largest Remote Work Conference.Liam explains how HR leaders can implement a robust Remote Working Methodology that delivers exceptional business performance.Liam is also a co-organizer of the world's largest remote work conference — Running Remote. Now Liam is an avid proponent of remote working and has been published in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal and The Huffington Post, as well as many other publications where he has shared his knowledge on the expansion of remote work.As an advocate of remote working, Liam is joining us today to talk about his remote work methodology and his book, Running Remote, in more detail because he believes he has unearthed the secrets and lessons required to deliver remote working solutions in the most seamless, hassle-free, and cost-effective manner possible!Liam says: “Remote Work is the future. The office is dead, and I'm here to help you move your company remotely or scale your remote organization towards success. Let me know how I can help you.”So let's find out how!In this “Remote Work is the future. The office is dead" episode with Liam Martin on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:What do the words Human Resources mean to you?We discover more about remote working and its originsIs remote working a new concept?Why is asynchronous communication the bedrock of every successful remote business?Is remote working more or less collaborative than office-based working?Can introverts climb to the top faster in remote-first companies?What qualities should we look for when hiring remote employees?In remote-first organizations, charismatic leaders are not required - Why?If Remote teams operate on autonomy, does this result in less or more freedom?Why do you believe management in remote first organizations is redundant?Tell us more about Running Remote, the World's Largest Remote Work Conference.Links highlighted in the “Remote Work is the future. The office is dead" ” are included below:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liammcivormartin/Website: https://runningremote.com/Running Remote Book: Available in WaterstonesThe host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick DayLeading HR Recruiters: JGA HR RecruitmentEnjoyed this show? Why not also check out our other podcast focused on all aspects of payroll:

Remote business has become increasingly prevalent, especially through the pandemic. Liam Martin is here to tell us how it improves personal health, the environment, and work-life balance.

Gianmarco Meli is an entrepreneur with a passion on advising startups' founders and discover new profitable business models.  Through his company, he got experience in several industries such as ecommerce, F&B, Import/Export, web development and event catering as a result of his proactive attitude and love for business.   This Episode is brought to you by REG45.   Reg45 makes selling on Amazon easy for small businesses. I know from my experience, that once you hit a certain revenue threshold in your Amazon Business, it is very hard to keep growing. This is where Reg45 comes in. Their 45 Day PPC regimen package will get your Amazon advertising healthy and optimized for your specific product requirements, whether you are launching, growing or in the profit phase.   For the listeners of 10 Million Journey, they are offering a Free audit of your Amazon Advertising Campaigns (regular price $250), all you have to do is go to  https://www.reg45agency.com/ sign up for a free product analysis and mention 10 Million Journey.   This Episode is brought to you by Seller Candy.   Any amazon Seller will tell you that Seller Central sucks, it is difficult to use and once stuff breaks getting hold of amazon reps will take all of your free time. Seller Candy solves all of that. They act as an extension of your team, handling every type of case that occurs in Seller Central. They also offer services like reimbursements and customer service. So you can focus on growing your business, and they will take care of the rest.   To get $100 off your first month just go to  https://sellercandy.com/, select their service and use the code ANATOLY at checkout. Today we will be learning some tips on building an Amazon business at the same time managing your business remotely through Virtual Teams. Recommendations from Gianmarco: Clockwork by Mike Michalowicz https://www.amazon.com/Clockwork-Design-Your-Business-Itself/dp/0525534016 Procrastinate on Purpose by Rory Vaden https://www.amazon.com/Procrastinate-Purpose-Permissions-Multiply-Your/dp/0399170634 Tony Robbins: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/ Ray Dalio: https://www.principles.com/ Loom.com - for creating SOP's, I record everything on Loom and give to my VA's Asana.com - manage projects, focus on what's important, and organize work in one place for seamless collaboration. Connect with Gianmarco: Company website: https://www.thesellerprocess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gianmarco-meli/?originalSubdomain=cn Seller Process Podcast: https://www.thesellerprocess.com/category/podcast/   Want to sit down with Anatoly 1 on 1? Even though I keep saying I AM NOT A GURU, many of you ask to sit down and pick my brain. I have decided to do a 1h HELP calls. There are 2 purposes: 1st to support you in your journey and second also to be able to break even on the production of this podcast (each episode editing, marketing, guest research etc takes about $60 - $150 to produce). Now you can schedule 1h with me, and we can talk about launching products, hiring, product research, keywords, mindset, how I did an Ironman or anything at all. Link is here: https://calendly.com/anatolyspektor/anatoly-connsulting-1h?month=2022-08   ANATOLY's TOOLS:   Product Development: Helim10 - I use it for  Product Research, Keyword tracking and Listing Optimization . SPECIAL DEAL: Get 50% your first month or 10% every month: http://bit.ly/CORNERSIIH10 Pickfu - I use it for split testing all of my products and for validation ideas . SPECIAL DEAL: First split test 50% 0ff  https://www.pickfu.com/10mj   Trademarking: Trademark Angels - For all my trademarking needs. SPECIAL: Mention Anatoly and 10MJ podcast and get 10% Off your trademark.   Fiverr -  I hire my 3dMockup person and images label designer here on Fiverr - http://bit.ly/10mjFIVERR Upwork - I hire people long term on Upwork - upwork.com Loom.com - for creating SOP's, I record everything on Loom and give to my VA's Keepa.com - to track historical data such as prices   ANATOLY's  3 Favorite  Business Books: DotCom Secrets by Russel Brunson - I think this is a must read for every online entrepreneurs - http://bit.ly/10MJDotCom 4 hours work week by Tim Ferriss - This book changed my life and made me become an entrepreneur - http://bit.ly/10MJ4WW The Greatest Salesman In The World by Og Mandino - Old book but it goes to the core of selling -  http://bit.ly/10MJGREATSM   DISCLAIMER: Some Links are affiliate, it costs you nothing, but helps to keep this podcast on the float   Have questions? Go to https://www.10millionjourney.com   Follow us on: Instagram: @10millionjourney Twitter: @10miljourney

Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Liam Martin (@liamremote), the co-founder of Time Doctor. Liam is also the co-author of the new book Running Remote which bares the same name as the hugely popular remote work conference he organizes.During this episode, they discussed why Liam decided to write this book, what are the biggest mistakes he sees companies make as they transition to working remotely, and his predictions for the future of work and business.

Liam Martin is a serial entrepreneur who runs Time Doctor and Staff.com — one of the most popular time tracking and productivity software platforms in use by top brands today. He is also a co-organizer of the world's largest remote work conference — Running Remote. He just wrote a book by the same name about why everyone got remote work wrong during the pandemic and he's here today to help us figure out how to run a successful remote company “Identify whether you are an entrepreneur or not… We talked about that before. What that means is you are someone who can't work someone else because you don't want to get dominated by someone else's rules – you want to make your own. If you are in that state you are an entrepreneur. And then make failure as quick and as easy as humanly possible. That's what I would do, whatever the idea is. The ideas may be bad, you are actually probably going to have to go through three or four ideas before you come up with one that actually gets you some traction but that is the journey. And to get very tactical actually ,I would do this for about three years. If you can't make any money within three years, stop, something is either wrong with your ideas, your execution or yourself. You may not be an entrepreneur ”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-nn7

Liam Martin is the co-author of Running Remote, a book that recently hit the WSJ bestseller list. Here are some insights from him about how he wrote and published a book.

This week, Tayo welcomes Liam Martin to talk about managing in remote workplaces, why remote work is the new norm, and how you can work remotely too. As the author of Running Remote, Liam has spent years studying the ins and outs of remote work, process design hiring, and inclusivity, and today Liam and Tayo talk about just that. Prior to March 2020, there were a mere 5 million digital nomads. Now that number reaches just over 50 million. People like Martin are starting to realize that remote work and asynchronicity improves openness and reflects the world's ever changing value systems. Ideas reign supreme now that your race, sex, and gender no longer play a role in whether your hired or not. We need to stop judging others based on their exterior, and remote work is one of the wonderful ways that we can make that happen. That's not to say that remote work doesn't have its downsides. In adults over the age of 25, most socialization takes place in office. And now that there is no office, it becomes increasingly more difficult to meet people. That being said, Liam found that remote work has introduced this notion of choice in the workforce. It's no secret that many adults abandon their childhood aspirations for a career path that's a little more realistic. Now that we get to decide our environments, however, it's up to us to intentionally create spaces that maximize the fullness of self.The Finer Details of This Episode: The exponential growth of digital nomadismThe logistics of synchronous workDeliberate communication, democratized processes, and detailed metricsOpenness Changing value systemsLosing socializationMaximizing fullness of selfThe rise of the introverted leaderLinks:Connect with Liam Martin on: Running Remote Book: shorturl.at/EKQZ3Website: www.runningremote.comConnect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start the show with a brief highlight of recent episodes, upcoming guests, and feedback we have received about the show. We then review the book Running Remote, which provides evidence for the benefits of working remotely and asynchronous management. We also outline the three essential principles of an asynchronous mindset. We discuss the positives and benefits of remote work, why hybrid work is a flawed approach, and how to recreate face-to-face meetings in a remote world. We also give listeners a breakdown of an interesting journal article about inferring stock duration and equity trades, including key takeaways from the papers. We then welcome our special guest, Harley Finkelstein, to talk about the role that reading plays in his life. Harley is a lawyer, entrepreneur, and the President of Shopify and uses what he reads to push him further in his professional life. In our conversation, we learn the role reading has played in Shopify's culture, what his favourite books are, and inner details about his reading habit. Tune in for another jam-packed episode!   Key Points From This Episode:   We start the show with a recap of previous episodes and upcoming guests. [0:00:00] A brief highlight of some of the reviews we have received about the show. [0:03:41] An update on the Rational Reminder 22 and 22 reading challenge. [0:06:35] This week's review of the book, Running Remote. [0:09:24] The three fundamental principles of the asynchronous mindset. [0:16:58] Hear what the seven deadly sins are regarding remote team transitions. [0:24:35] Cameron shares a compelling paragraph from the book, Running Remote. [0:28:04] Learn a mind-blowing statistic Cameron read in a Bloomberg article. [0:32:31] Ben breaks down a journal article about inferring stock duration. [0:33:47] Another interesting paper regarding the retail price of equity trades. [0:44:10] Introduction to our guest Harley Finkelstein to talk about our 22 and 22 challenge. [0:47:20] Harley shares details about his reading habit. [0:47:50] How he incorporates what he has learned from reading into his professional life. [0:49:57] Ways in which Harley finds interesting books to read. [0:51:58] The role reading has played in Shopify's culture and work ethic. [0:53:57] What books have had the biggest impact on him. [0:58:12] Find out whether his daughters have embraced his love for books. [1:02:29] Advice that Harley has for people who want to read more. [1:04:32]

Our guest is Dan Rooney, founder and CEO of Folds of Honor, a charity that provides educational scholarships to families of military veterans. Dan is a decorated Air Force fighter pilot, a PGA Tour Professional, best-selling author of Fly Into the Wind, and a popular speaker and motivator. We discuss Folds of Honor, lessons from the military, leadership philosophy, his advice to young leaders, and more. Plus, check out the latest 5 Things from the Internet List. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: Convoy of Hope—the trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters all around the world. Donate at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Right now, Convoy is helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more—all through partnering with local churches. To donate, visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate and support their incredible work. And, Harper Leadership - check out the new book Running Remote, authored by remote work pioneers Liam Martin and Rob Rawson, at http://runningremotebook.com. Running Remote can fuel higher productivity, eliminate time-wasting meetings, and strip away office politics. Learn success secrets on the mindset and strategies to build and grow successful remote work organizations from the ground up. Running Remote is available August 16 at all major book retailers. Go to http://runningremotebook.com.

Liam Martin is the Co-Founder of Time Doctor and Running Remote, and the author of Running Remote. Increasing productivity has always been one of the goals in sales. However, it is the metrics to measure productivity which has been changing with the move to hybrid and remote work. Liam shares how asynchronous companies, which have adopted an “unmanagement” style, maintain productivity with less management within a digital environment. He also comments on the role of management as not merely a means of reporting up, but as the ideal role for coaching and development on the ground. HIGHLIGHTS Time Doctor tracks sellers' specific actions to aid productivity AI helps predict seller retention in companies Remote work and productivity of asynchronous organizations Management is not just reporting up but coaching for development Collaboration and autonomy in asynchronous organizations QUOTES Time Doctor tracks more than just time Liam: "If you can pull in a quantifiable, longitudinal metric, so the amount of demos that you've done, the amount of closes that you have, the amount of tickets that you've closed, the amount of Jira tickets that you've put together, these are all examples of API integrations that we have inside of the app, then we can measure against that output and be able to figure out who's doing this better." Asynchronous organizations are more productive working remotely Liam: "These organizations which I'm calling asynchronous companies, which is a concept which is the ability to be able to manage people without simultaneously interacting with them, I discovered that their managerial layer is about 50% thinner than their on-premise counterparts. So there are more people doing work in asynchronous organizations than there are people managing people doing work in asynchronous organizations."  The nature of collaboration is different in asynchronous organizations Liam: "The only tickets that stay up there are the EQ issues or the soft issues. Generally, they are, Andy's got a problem with Liam and we need to be able to solve it, because Andy feels like Liam is pushing in on his departmental requirements or what he's responsible for and Liam doesn't agree and we need to be able to work that out. So those human components is what the vast majority of our synchronous time is reserved for." Find out more about Liam and get his book in the links below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liammcivormartin/ Time Doctor Website: https://www.timedoctor.com/ Running Remote Book Website: https://www.runningremotebook.com/ More on Andy: Connect on LinkedIn Get Andy's new book "Sell Without Selling Out" on Amazon Learn more at AndyPaul.com Sponsored by: Revenue.io | Unlock exponential growth with an AI-powered RevOps platform | Revenue.io Scratchpad | The fastest way to update Salesforce, take sales notes, and stay on top of to-dos | Scratchpad.com Blueboard | World's leading experiential rewards & recognition platform | Blueboard.com Explore the Revenue.io Podcast Universe: Sales Enablement Podcast RevOps Podcast Selling with Purpose Podcast

If you could work wherever and whenever you wanted to, would you seize the opportunity? Today I am joined by Liam Martin, the co-founder of Running Remote, a company, conference, and upcoming book all about helping optimize their remote work experience. With over 20 years of experience as a remote worker and manager, Liam sheds light on how to be successful at remote work.  Whether you work remotely, manage a remote team, or dream of becoming location independent, you will not want to miss this episode. Liam shares strategies for finding the perfect living situation abroad, how to find success and structure working outside of an office, the future of location independence, and so much more. What were your biggest takeaways from my discussion with Liam? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message. Don't forget that if you want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more. Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 and get: Access To The Zero To Travel Podcast Archives (300+ amazing episodes and growing)  One Bonus Episode Per Month (Decided By YOU) + Exclusive Content You Can't Hear Anywhere Else  Ask Me (Jason) Your Burning Questions, and Get A Personal Answer!  All Episodes Ad-Free (From April 2021 Onward) Tune In To Learn: Why having kids can change your priorities as an entrepreneur How to teach your kids about travel from an early age The number one strategy for finding long-term housing in a new country Why the need to feel productive can sometimes disconnect you from being present Strategies that will help you “buy back” your time and prevent decision-making burnout How to achieve balance when working from home Ways to avoid “cross-contaminating” your work and personal life The type of mindset required for building a successful business Top tips for managing employee experience as a remote employer Why travel will make you better at your job The top 3 places to live as a remote worker What Liam does to select speakers for his yearly remote conference Where to find more tactics and strategies to be successful at working remotely The difference between being Location Independent vs Digital Nomad Why and how the great resignation will shift the great migration Resources Check out the Running Remote community Get your copy of the Running Remote Book Follow Liam on Twitter @liamremote Subscribe to Running Remote on YouTube Want More? Optimizing For Freedom with Nat Eliason How To Hustle Your Way To Location Independence And World Travel 10 Killer Productivity Tools To Help You Rock Your Digital Nomad Life

Level up your remote work game and cut back on Zoom meetings with these tips from Liam Martin, the author of the groundbreaking new book, Running Remote.    Whether you are a current or aspiring remote worker, freelancer, or team leader, you will gain ideas to help you improve your productivity, find better remote job opportunities, and work better remotely in this episode.   Special Offers:  Digital Nomads for Dummies Running Remote Apply for Ready To Relocate   What you'll learn:  How to work remotely without Zoom meetings How to avoid or reduce the cost of “Digital Presentism” How to be more productive working from home  What remote employers are looking for in new hires How to build your remote skillset and attract employers  How to land a remote job using the “Portfolio Technique”   Questions answered:  Is it possibly to work remotely without Zoom?  What the heck is Async and why should people care?  What are the top remote work companies looking for in remote employees?  What to put on your CV or resume to get a good remote job?  Which companies did things right and wrong during the pandemic?  Is it better to get work experience or go to college or grad school?  And much more   Resources:  Badass Digital Nomads Ep 29: How Everyone Can Work Remotely with Liam Martin of Running Remote Conference  Top Remote Companies Mentioned: VidYard, Buffer, GitLab, Nomad List and Remote Ok  Naval podcast   Connect with Liam:  Running Remote Book Running Remote Conference in Lisbon, Portugal   Running Remote Podcast Running Remote YouTube Channel   ........................................................................................... Connect with Kristin:  Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube  Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Kristin a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5-Star Review Buy Official Merch  www.badassdigitalnomads.com ........................................................................................... A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons! Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin ........................................................................................... Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.

ABOUT: Liam is a serial entrepreneur who runs Time Doctor and Staff.com — one of the most popular time tracking and productivity software platforms in use by top brands today. He is also a co-organizer of the world's largest remote work conference — Running Remote. Liam is an avid proponent of remote work and has been published in Forbes, Inc, Mashable, TechCrunch, Fast Company, Wired, The Wall Street Journal, The Next Web, The Huffington Post, Venturebeat, and many other publications specifically targeting the expansion of remote work. Liam's products and services are defined by the concept of giving workers the flexibility to work wherever they want, whenever they want. He holds an undergraduate and graduate degree in Sociology from McGill University. He lives in Canada but travels 3-6 months out of the year due to his ability to work wherever and whenever he likes. While he travels around the world a few times a year, he usually spends time in Austin, Las Vegas, and Ubud. He encourages others to work remotely while he's on his travels. Liam has also co-authored a book - Running Remote - focused on remote work methodology. In this revolutionary guide, Liam and his co-founder, Rob Rawson, have unearthed the secrets and lessons discovered by remote work pioneering entrepreneurs and founders who've harnessed the async mindset to operate their businesses remotely in the most seamless, hassle-free, and cost-effective manner possible. STAY CONNECTED: Email: liam@timedoctor.com Email: liam@runningremote.com Website: https://www.timedoctor.com Website: https://runningremote.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liamremote/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningremote Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/runningremote Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liammcivormartin/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/time-doctor/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/running-remote/ __________________ Thank you again for joining us today! If you know anybody that would benefit from this episode please share it with them and help spread the knowledge and motivation. Don't forget to show your support for the Rise Up For You Podcast by writing a review on iTunes. Your feedback helps the success of our show and pushes us to continuously be better! Check out www.riseupforyou.com for more podcast episodes, webinars, events, and more to help you get to the next level in your personal and professional life! You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Youtube @riseupforyou Looking for more support? Grab your free coaching call with our team completely FREE! Bring your questions about Confidence, Leadership or Business and we will assign you the best coach to provide customizable support. SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CALL HERE riseupforyou.com/coaching

Remote work is here to stay, are you ready for the remote first era? In this episode, the CEO and co-founder of Time Doctor and Staff.com Liam Martin,  shares why it's so important to always align your mission with the objectives of live events, the value of being a connector of people through live events and how companies can leverage the best work force from around the world by going remote. Also, Liams explains what Asynchronous Management is and how it helps remote first companies become successful and sustainable in a remote setting.  Liam Martin is also the brain behind the Running Remote Conference, a live event that offers remote-first founders & hybrid-team leaders access to the knowledge, connections and solutions to help build, manage and lead remote teams to excellence. Liam is passionate about how to gain insights into the inner workings of how people work and he also believes in empowering workers to work wherever they want, whenever they want. Finally he is the co- author of the upcoming book: Running Remote, grab your copy and uncover the mindset and strategies to build and grow a truly successful remote team. Key Highlights:  [00:01 - 16:48] Live Events After the Pandemic The “Ready, Fire” mentality when producing live eventsAlign your mission and the purpose of the live eventThe real ROI of live events: connecting with high value people [16:49 - 26:45] Remote Work FoundationsLiam's first online business: tutoring students worldwideThe big switch in the work force since the pandemicWhat remote workers actually care aboutRemote work is not for everybody, the importance of culture fit [26:47 -36:23] The Real Remote Culture Getting rid of the manager position, the platform is the manager!Focusing on leadership and intimate connectionsHow many Zoom calls are too many Zoom calls?The Asynchronous Management Strategy [36:23 - 48:21] Closing SegmentGet your copy of Running Remote and sign up for the bonus contentConnect with Liam on LinkedInDid you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.Tweetable Quotes: “ No one has recognized that you should actually manage people differently when they work remotely.” -  Liam Martin“ We are looking at culture like it's the people, and it's not the people, it's the work!” - Liam MartinAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Liam Martin is the co-founder of Time Doctor and a co-organizer of the world's largest remote work conference — Running Remote. He has co-authored a book focused on remote work methodology - Running Remote. His book (affiliate link) Overwhelmed? Snag the free guide, 5 Quick Ways to Conquer Overwhelm! It's my gift to you. http://OverwhelmSucks.com WHO IS MARK STRUCZEWSKI? Mark “Ski” Struczewski (also known as Mister Productivity) is a productivity expert that is obsessed with helping 100 million solopreneurs bust through overwhelm by 2032.

Are you leading a remote team? Or are you struggling with hiring a remote team? Perhaps you need some hacks on how to improve productivity and collaboration?  If this sounds like you, you are in luck. We have the one, the only, Liam Martin, who is such a fantastic resource when it comes to remote work. Liam is a serial entrepreneur who runs Time Doctor and staff.com, which is one of the most popular time tracking and productivity software platforms in use by top brands today. He's also the co-organizer of the world's largest remote work conference, running remote, which has some fantastic speakers. On today's episode, Erin and Liam discuss:  The challenges of remote work Three ways to promote collaboration in a remote team Ways to promote productivity within your team More about Liam: Liam is a serial entrepreneur who runs Time Doctor and Staff.com — one of the most popular time tracking and productivity software platforms in use by top brands today. He is also a co-organizer of the world's largest remote work conference — Running Remote. Liam is an avid proponent of remote work and has been published in Forbes, Inc, Mashable, TechCrunch, Fast Company, Wired, The Wall Street Journal, The Next Web, The Huffington Post, Venturebeat, and many other publications specifically targeting the expansion of remote work. Liam's products and services are defined by the concept of giving workers the flexibility to work wherever they want, whenever they want.  He holds an undergraduate and graduate degree in Sociology from McGill University. He lives in Canada but travels 3-6 months out of the year due to his ability to work wherever and whenever he likes. While he travels around the world a few times a year, he usually spends time in Austin, Las Vegas, and Ubud. He encourages others to work remotely while he's on his travels. Liam has also co-authored a book - Running Remote - focused on remote work methodology. In this revolutionary guide, Liam and his co-founder, Rob Rawson, have unearthed the secrets and lessons discovered by remote work pioneering entrepreneurs and founders who've harnessed the async mindset to operate their businesses remotely in the most seamless, hassle-free, and cost-effective manner possible. Hit play on this tangible episode and drop us a line at info@learntoimproveit.com to tell us what you think! Show Links: Want to get your team Hybrid Hyped? Check out this free download Send us a voice message here! Did today's episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review! Connect with Liam Martin: Email: liam@timedoctor.com, liam@runningremote.com Website: https://www.timedoctor.com, https://runningremote.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/runningremote LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liammcivormartin/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/time-doctor/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/running-remote/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vtamethodman, https://twitter.com/manageyourtime, https://twitter.com/RunningRemote Facebook Biz Page: https://www.facebook.com/TimeDoctorSoftware/, https://www.facebook.com/runningremote/ Running Remote Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/runningremotecommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liamremote/, https://www.instagram.com/runningremote Connect with Erin Diehl: Instagram LinkedIn improve it! TikTok Improve it! Instagram Improve it! Facebook improve it! website Book a Laugh Break Book a Workshop Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com   “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!”  If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won't miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :)

In this episode of Enterprise Sales Development podcast, we speak with Liam Martin, co-founder, co-organizer and CMO of Time Doctor, Staff.com and Running Remote Conference. Liam previews his upcoming book, Running Remote: Master the Lessons from the World's Most Successful Remote-Work Pioneers, that comes out on August 16. He talks about working from home and remote business strategies in sales. He also shares tips for remote productivity and how to think about the future of work. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Scaling practices for remote teams using the promotion strategy for his upcoming book as an example How engagement and familiarity has shifted with remote work and what can salespeople do to authentically connect with clients The inspiration behind his upcoming book, Running Remote: Master the Lessons from the World's Most Successful Remote-Work Pioneers Practical techniques for a new management style in remote work The unintended consequences of an asynchronous workforce QUOTES “Fundamentally, we're just trying to find the best person for the job. Because we think that actually if you just expand out your reach to a global market, you're going to continuously get better candidates that are better at their job.” -Liam Martin [03:13] “The number one thing you can do without basically buying yourself on to those lists is getting on podcasts.” -Liam Martin [04:20] “No contact should be a cold contact in my opinion.” -Liam Martin [14:46] “That's where innovation exists actually, is questioning your assumptions.” -Liam Martin [33:50] “If there is one piece of advice that I would have towards the negative aspect of asynchronous remote work, it is build those relationships so that you don't get all of your social energy from your work environment.” -Liam Martin [38:33] TIMESTAMPS [00:01] Intro [00:40] This week's guest: Liam Martin [02:14] Being a guest on 500 podcasts [14:02] Effective attribution and sampling [23:56] Pandemic panickers and Running Remote [27:43] Management style in remote work [36:43] Unintentional consequences [43:41] Liam's upcoming book and how to contact him RESOURCES The Wall Street Journal Best Selling Lists Newsweek Books and Literature New York Times Best Sellers Listen Notes Matt Mullenweg HubSpot Predictable Revenue: Turn Your Business Into a Sales Machine with the $100 Million Best Practices of Salesforce.com by Aaron Ross and Marylou Tyler The Ups and Downs of Building a Distributed Global Sales Team with Liam Martin The Joe Rogan Experience BookScan Time Doctor Blue Ocean Ahrefs

Liam talks about helping businesses run in a remote environment, running both virtual and in-person events, and shares some tips from his new book, ‘Running Remote'!

In this episode of Championship Leadership we interview Liam Martin, Speaker, Author, Co- Founder of Time Doctor and Staff.com and Co-organizer of Running Remote Conference. He will tell his story of being a pair skater that almost got him into the Olympics until an unfortunate tragedy struck him, forcing him to discontinue his lifelong dream of joining in Olympics. Undeterred with adversity, Liam persistently still managed to get into a grad school, and is now an accomplished Founder, Marketer and advocate of Remote Work. Today, Liam is greatly involved in helping the world's transition towards remote work to free people from time and space and all the while allowing to form autonomy that can scale your business. These and more! Tune in to this episode!

Liam discusses the difference between successful and unsuccessful remote teams in this podcast interview. He shares his insights on what makes a remote team successful and how you can use this information to improve your own team's performance. This is a must-listen for anyone who manages a remote team or is considering switching to remote work.  Liam Martin is the founder of Running Remote, which aims to allow businesses to manage remote workers just as they would in-person employees to assist individuals and organizations be more productive. The conference is designed for business owners and leaders who want to effectively build and scale their remote teams. At Running Remote, attendees can learn how to stop people from wasting time on distractions and instead finish what is important to them.

277 Liam Martin - Remote Rockstar Liam runs one of the most popular time tracking and productivity platforms in use by top brands today - Time Doctor. He is also a co-organizer of the world's largest remote work conference — Running Remote. Whenever possible, Liam encourages others to work remotely and actively promotes remote work. His products and services are defined by the concept of giving workers the flexibility to work wherever they want, whenever they want. Liam has also co-authored a book - Running Remote - focused on remote work methodology. In this revolutionary guide, Liam and his co-founder, Rob Rawson, have unearthed the secrets and lessons discovered by remote work pioneering entrepreneurs and founders who've harnessed the async mindset to operate their businesses remotely in the most seamless, hassle-free, and cost-effective manner possible. Liam holds an undergraduate and graduate degree in Sociology from McGill University.   https://twitter.com/liamremote https://www.linkedin.com/in/liammcivormartin/ MYImpactAcademy.com/Join