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Episode #87: Mike Hostetler of appendTo

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In this episode, Mike Hostetler, Founder and CEO of appendTo, talks about establishing a successful and completely distributed company, the importance of presence and responsiveness, and building team dynamics.

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00:42 – Mike Hostetler Introduction

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  • Founder and CEO of appendTo
  • jQuery
  • Remote Working is a skill that can be learned – Mike Hostetler
    • 01:28 – Distribution

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    • 100% distributed
    • Within Continental U.S.

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      02:43 – Establishing a Remote Company
      05:32 – Tools and Strategies

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      • Google Apps
      • QuickBooks Online
      • Dropbox
      • Egnyte

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        07:12 – Presence

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        • Skype – All-hands Chat
        • “Good Morning”
        • Status Updates

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          10:58 – Onboarding Process

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          • Habits and Expectations

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            12:21 – Human Relationships

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            • GoToMeeting

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              16:09 – Client Relationships

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              • Downplaying the Remote Aspect
              • Responsiveness

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                18:12 – Team Dynamics
                21:03 – Lifestyle Flexibility
                24:35 – appendTo Projects

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                • The Modern Web Observer Newsletter
                • Delegate | the appendTo Blog

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