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Episode #91: Robert Rouse of CrankApps

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In this episode, Robert Rouse of CrankApps, talks about managing a remote team, hiring processes, and communication lessons learned.

Show Notes:

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00:35 – Robert Rouse Introduction

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  • Software Developer at CrankApps
  • St. Louis, Missouri

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    00:43 – Management of Remote Teams Experience

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    • Diversity and Cultural Differences
    • Holidays and Religion
    • Resumes

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      04:57 – Communication & Outsourcing
      08:20 – Hiring

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      • Word of Mouth Recommendations
      • Craigslist
      • Tests/Tasks

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        10:23 – Career Evolution

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        • Contracting Remotely

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          11:54 – Lessons Learned

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          • Effective Communication

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            13:06 – CrankApps

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            • Team Layout: U.S. & Canada

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              15:16 – Daily Routine

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              • Campfire
              • Skype
              • Google+ Hangouts

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                16:55 – Remote Setup & Work/Life Balance
                22:33 – CrankApps Products

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                • Kickserv
                • Kickserv Conversations

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