In this episode of the Valuu Makers podcast, Ryan Purvis and Heather Bicknell dive into the highs and lows of product development, reflecting on lessons learned and the importance of a strong team. Ryan shares candid insights into the journey of building a product using low-code platforms like Bubble, navigating the challenges of bootstrapping, and overcoming setbacks. Heather adds her perspective on personal milestones, such as officiating a wedding and maintaining a balanced lifestyle through health challenges like the 75 Hard program. The duo also discusses Amazon’s controversial return-to-office mandate and its impact on company culture, touching on the complexities of managing large teams. A thoughtful conversation on tech, leadership, and personal growth, this episode is filled with both humour and actionable takeaways.

Books mentioned:

Team of Teams by Stanley McChrystal

Start Small, Stay Small by Rob Walling

The SaaS Playbook by Rob Walling

Keeping Your Sh*t Together by Sherry Walling and Rob Wailing

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Amazing products to try out!

• Notion AI

• LearnWorlds

• Breezy HR

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