Off The Record - The Academind Podcast

By Maximilian Schwarzmüller & Manuel Lorenz

Join Max & Manuel - two seasoned software engineers and two of the world's largest & bestselling online course instructors - as they delve into the dynamic worlds of tech, education, and entre... more

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The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.

Off The Record - The Academind Podcast episodes:

March 29, 2024 The Efficiency Trap - How Over-Optimization Takes Away The Pleasure Of Life
Efficiency - Boon or Bane? Navigating the Fine Line in Work and Life
Max' also has his own Podcast: https://maximilian-schwarzmueller.com/podcast
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16min
March 22, 2024 How To Learn New Things & Technologies
Exploring Effective Strategies for Lifelong Learning and Professional Growth
Max' also has his own Podcast: https://maximilian-schwarzmueller.com/podcast
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20min
March 15, 2024 Why People Quit YouTube
Exploring Why Some of the Biggest Names in YouTube Are Calling It Quits
Max' also has his own Podcast: https://maximilian-schwarzmueller.com/podcast
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19min
March 08, 2024 How We Chose Not to Scale: A Deep Dive into Our Business Growth Strategy
Exploring the Decision to Limit Business Growth for Creative and Operational Freedom
In this episode, we open up about our deliberate decision to limit the growth of our business, focusing on the impact this choice has had on our operations, creativity, and overall satisfaction.
Starting with a broad discussion on the various dimensions of growth, from revenue to team size, we delve into the reasons behind our strategic choice to keep our team small and maintain control over our content creation process.
We share our journey, starting from the initial stages of our business in 2018, and how we've navigated the pressures to expand rapidly in favor of prioritizing quality, personal satisfaction, and the maintenance of our creative vision. Through our narrative, we challenge the conventional wisdom that equates success with scaling up and hiring more employees, offering a fresh perspective on achieving business success and personal fulfillment.
Our conversation also covers the pitfalls of losing focus on what motivated us to start our business and the risks associated with pursuing growth at the expense of our core values. We highlight the importance of remaining true to oneself, making deliberate choices about the type of company one wants to build, and the long-term benefits of such an approach.
By sharing our experiences and reflections, we aim to inspire other entrepreneurs and content creators to critically assess their growth strategies and consider the value of smaller, more focused operations that align closely with their passions and goals.
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22min
March 01, 2024 How Big Tech's AI Integration Could End the Startup Boom
Exploring AI Integration: Why It's More Evolutionary Than Revolutionary for Business Landscapes
Max also has a podcast: https://maximilian-schwarzmueller.com/podcast/
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28min
February 23, 2024 OpenAI's Latest AI Model - Welcome Sora...👋
Exploring the Future: AI's Impact on Startups and Industry Titans
Sora in 4 Minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nyk9LjRTs
Max also has a podcast: https://maximilian-schwarzmueller.com/podcast/
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18min
February 16, 2024 Navigating the Feedback Loop: The Impact of Criticism in the Digital Age
In this episode we explore the world of online feedback: From constructive critiques to hateful comments
Max' also has his own Podcast: https://maximilian-schwarzmueller.com/podcast
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25min
February 09, 2024 Social Media vs Reality - How Is Social Media Transforming Our Jobs & Lives?
In this episode, we discuss the intricate relationship we have with social media, its evolution, and its impact on both our personal lives and professional landscapes.
Max' also has his own Podcast: https://maximilian-schwarzmueller.com/podcast
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29min
February 02, 2024 Escaping Tutorial Hell
Breaking the Chains of Tutorial Hell: Practical Strategies for Effective Learning in Programming
Max' also has his own Podcast: https://maximilian-schwarzmueller.com/podcast
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33min
January 23, 2024 Tech Sector Layoffs: Should Developers Worry?
2024 started like 2023 ended: With mass layoffs. In this episode we discuss the reasons, implications and the future outlook for developers in the current environment.
Spotify Layoffs
Industry Layoffs in 2023 and 2024
Max' also has his own Podcast: https://maximilian-schwarzmueller.com/podcast
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25min

FAQs about Off The Record - The Academind Podcast:

How many episodes does Off The Record - The Academind Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.