In this episode, Ross Saunders interviews Dan Snow about the intricacies of remote work, exploring personal insights, the evolution of remote work pre and post-COVID, effective management strategies for remote teams, and the importance of building relationships in a virtual environment. They discuss the challenges of hiring and firing remotely, managing client expectations, and the essential tools that facilitate remote work. The conversation emphasizes the need for structured communication, peer support, and the balance between personal and professional life in a remote setting.

Takeaways:

• Remote work can lead to unexpected creative solutions.
• Taking breaks can enhance productivity and idea generation.
• Structured communication is key for remote team management.
• Peer support fosters relationships and trust among team members.
• Difficult conversations can be easier in a virtual setting.
• Hiring remotely lacks the nuanced understanding of candidates.
• Tools like Calendly streamline client communication across time zones.
• Google Drive provides essential access to files from anywhere.
• Building personal connections is crucial in remote work environments.
• Flexibility in work location can enhance job satisfaction.

About Dan:

Dan created motion sensitive mini-boards for Five Alive, engineered a 20-foot foosball table for FIFA Street Activation, and grew Hyundai Auto Canada's page from zero to 54,000 in less than a month. He has internally restructured a $3M advertising agency, and built process, strategic frameworks, and teams from scratch.

Now he works with sales team-led B2B companies to help them grow, tell their story, all while looking smart and beautiful. He has a full-service agency comprised of consultants, small businesses, and subject matter experts to help clients shine.

https://www.snowcollective.ca

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielsnow/

About your host, Ross:

Ross started his management career by being promoted from technical specialist to manager of a global team. This was not an easy transition at first but it blossomed into an exciting management career spanning over a decade in corporate and enterprise software environments. Ross has managed development teams, technical teams, call centres, and entire software divisions across several countries.

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