The Remote Work Tribe Podcast

In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Scott Brills, an International Entrepreneur and adventure Capitalist. We discuss his leadership style and multiple businesses' approach to life, what it takes to lead numerous teams, when to hire people to help you scale, and more. 

Episode Timestamps:

• How did he go into the tea-making business? (0:35)
• How did he stumble into tea in general? (1:50)
• How is his business, Asa Tea, going? (3:40)
• Splitting time between multiple businesses successfully. (5:11)
• Tips on how to harness split focus as a strength. (6:32)
• Rabbit holes he has found that have massively helped him as an entrepreneur? (8:07)
• What has Scott learned about hosting and organizing travel adventures? (10:23)
• What do people who organize events usually get wrong? (12:54)
• What makes a good host? (15:10)
• How does he know when to hire and delegate? (19:14)
• What skills did he look for when hiring? (22:19)
• Did Scott go through mindset shifts when hiring? (25:21)
• Would Scott do anything different in retrospect after so many years in business? (27:06)
• Lightning round questions. (29:08)

We hope you enjoy it!

Links mentioned on the podcast

• Pamoja Safaris (pamojasafaris.com): custom, private safari adventures and Kilimanjaro treks in East Africa.
• Facebook
• Instagram
• TikTok
• Eat Japan (eatjapan.com): multi-day, small-group culinary experiences throughout Japan, from street food to Michelin-starred restaurants.
• Asa Tea (asatea.com): green tea and matcha direct from family farms in Japan (launching summer 2025)
• ScottBrills.com: personal site
• Theremoteworktribe.com
• newsletter.theremotetribe.com
• Jessicamalnik.com

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In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Noel Andrews, CEO at JobRack. We talk about the evolution of the job market with AI, how to use new technologies to improve hiring, creating job pots that are engaging and connect with the right type of talent, the importance of testing, and more. 

Episode Timestamps:

• Interesting ways candidates use AI when applying for jobs. (0:40)
• Why would a candidate pretend to be someone else to land a job? (2:00)
• How does Noel as an employer help clients navigate AI hiring processes? (3:03)
• How to create job posts that encourage applicants to use AI in a way that adds value? (5:28)
• How does Noel make sure he does not introduce bias into the hiring process? (8:54)
• Using AI to add value to your business and hiring. (11:02)
• What does the hiring process look like to ensure all candidates are evaluated fairly? (14:48)
• The importance of hiring for attitude and how to ensure new hires are successful. (16:49)
• What do test projects look like and why do they matter? (19:38)
• Why does Noel prioritize Ops? (22:21)
• Managing capacity for your team. (24:48)
• Can companies over-hire? (27:44)
• Lightning round questions. (30:18)

We hope you enjoy it!

Links mentioned on the podcast

• jobrack.eu
• linkedin.com/in/noelandrews
• Theremoteworktribe.com
• newsletter.theremotetribe.com
• Jessicamalnik.com

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In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Sarah Hart, Founder of Hart & Co. We discuss how to find the right people for your team, the importance of having clear expectations from your team, maternity leave and running a business, async culture, and more. 

Episode Timestamps:

• When did Sarah know she had to build a team? (0:33)
• What traits did she look for when making her first hire? (2:11)
• The importance of working with referrals. (3:01)
• Team structure and how to think about expanding the team. (3:33)
• Green flags when hiring. (4:44)
• Red flags when hiring. (5:39)
• The importance of knowing what you expect from your team. (6:45)
• Knowing what she knows today, what would she do differently when hiring? (7:56)
• How did she keep the business running during maternity leave? (9:05)
• Coming back to work after maternity leave. (11:48)
• Retainers and waitlists to run an agency. (13:08)
• Balancing a calm business with a desire to grow the business. (16:55)
• What did Sarah stop doing to run a business that adapts to her preferences? (19:34)
• Async comms and team culture. (21:13)
• Lightning Round Questions. (22:44)

We hope you enjoy it!

Links mentioned on the podcast

• linkedin.com/in/sarahhartcreative
• Theremoteworktribe.com
• newsletter.theremotetribe.com
• Jessicamalnik.com

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In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Mariya Delano, Founder and CEO of Kalyna Marketing. We discuss the importance of balancing authenticity with being a professional, how to post on social media, hiring, the importance of a growth mindset, and more.

Episode timestamps:

• How do you balance being yourself vs. still delivering value to clients? (0:39)
• What led Mariya to consider she was oversharing, and what did she do differently afterward? (5:17) 
• Her tactical approach to posting on social media. (7:56) 
• What was it like to hire a team? (10:17)   
• What did she learn from her hiring journey? (13:12)
• How did her subsequent rounds of hiring evolve? (16:31)
• What are the traits she looks for in the interview process? (18:46)
• The importance of a growth mindset. (23:29)
• Grabbing attention is the job of a marketer. (26:28)
• Lightning round questions (31:19)

We hope you enjoy it!

Links mentioned on the podcast

• linkedin.com/in/ria-delano
• kalynamarketing.com
• admdnewsletter.com
• Theremoteworktribe.com
• newsletter.theremotetribe.com
• Jessicamalnik.com

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In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Sam Kuehnle, VP of Marketing at Loxo. We discuss the importance of communication in remote teams, how to empower teams to do their best work, providing feedback, working with a team with a growth mindset, and more.

Episode timestamps:

• The most exciting project Sam is working on at the moment. (0:49)
• How does he think about empowering his team and prioritizing work? (2:49) 
• The importance of communicating well in a remote setting. (5:32) 
• Balancing workloads and comms with your direct report. (6:50)   
• What does he look for when hiring new team members? (9:11)
• Questions to determine if a candidate has a growth mindset and is a good communicator? (11:20)
• What are some green flags when hiring new team members? (14:08)
• The impact of being an athlete for Sam. (16:23)
• How to deliver feedback constructively? (18:03)
• What does Sam think about burnout, and what is his approach to tackling it? (20:48)
• The link between having a growth mindset and being predisposed to burnout. (25:02)
• Lightning round questions (28:47)

We hope you enjoy it!

Links mentioned on the podcast

• linkedin.com/in/samkuehnle
• samkuehnle.com
• Theremoteworktribe.com
• newsletter.theremotetribe.com
• Jessicamalnik.com

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In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Sandra Rand, VP of Marketing at Ready Set. We discuss the importance of having strong operations from the beginning, balancing trying new tools and sticking to a plan, using AI to repurpose content, and more. 

Episode timestamps:

• The most exciting project Sandra is working on at the moment. (0:32)
• What is the team structure at Ready Set? (3:10) 
• The importance of prioritizing ops early. (5:32) 
• The difference between project management and operations roles. (7:48)   
• Trades Sandra looks for when hiring ops and project management roles (9:00)
• Can a PM grow into an Ops role? (12:20)
• How to figure out what goals to focus on and what to prioritize? (14:30)
• Using AI to repurpose content. (17:14)
• Using AI for ops. (20:33)
• When should you invest in a process, a tool, or new hires? (23:00)
• Balancing testing new tools vs. doing the things that need to happen. (25:48)
• Underrated tools marketers should try. (29:00)
• Lightning round questions (30:26)

We hope you enjoy it!

Links mentioned on the podcast

• linkedin.com/in/sandraproulxrand
• [email protected]
• Theremoteworktribe.com
• newsletter.theremotetribe.com
• Jessicamalnik.com

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In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, Jessica Malnik, founder of The Remote Work Tribe Podcast and JM Content Group, shares her tips on revamping a website. We discuss her general approach to the process, the importance of strategy and alignment, how to ensure your redesign works, and more. 

Episode timestamps:

• What’s Jessica’s approach for a website redesign/revamp? (0:50)
• The importance of having clear timelines. (2:30) 
• What does a creative brief look like? (4:03) 
• What is the importance of having a clear strategy for a website revamp? (5:24)   
• How important is research for a website redesign? (7:52)
• The difference between positioning and messaging. (9:00)
• How to make sure your redesign works? (10:35)
• Collaboration in a site rebrand. (12:50)
• Design and messaging go hand in hand. (13:40)
• Additional tips to keep in mind when redesigning your website. (15:28)
• The importance of a sparring partner. (17:08)
• What are some red flags or mistakes when approaching this process? (18:40)

We hope you enjoy it!

Links mentioned on the podcast

• Theremoteworktribe.com
• newsletter.theremotetribe.com
• Jessicamalnik.com

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In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Jon Steiert, Senior Content Marketing Manager at NetLine. We discuss the importance of doing original and in-depth research, the effort it takes to create such content, content marketing trends, his views on using AI, and more. 

Episode timestamps:

• Where does Jon see the content marketing industry heading? (0:30)
• What is the difference and balance between short form vs in-depth content? (3:50) 
• What does it take to create an in-depth report? (7:36) 
• How do you start researching when there’s no buy-in from the top? (14:54)   
• Team structure at NetLine. (18:09)
• Content marketing trends. (21:44)
• Jon’s personal view on AI and what he uses it for. (24:25)
• What scares Jon regarding AI and the importance of authenticity? (25:54)
• Lightning round questions. (30:50)

We hope you enjoy it!

Links mentioned on the podcast

• linkedin.com/in/jwsteiert
• x.com/jwsteiert
• instagram.com/jwsteiert
• Theremoteworktribe.com
• newsletter.theremotetribe.com
• Jessicamalnik.com

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In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Andy Crestodina, Chief Marketing Officer and Co-Founder at Orbit Media Studios. We discuss his views on using AI efficiently, the processes he has built around new technologies, and practical AI applications to improve your content strategy.  

Episode timestamps:

• How does Andy approach AI at a high level? (1:00)
• Using personas with AI. (3:12) 
• Using examples to prompt AI and improve its output. (4:36) 
• Is Andy worried about biasing AI or getting incorrect results? (7:42)   
• Getting over imposter syndrome and using AI to augment your confidence. (9:57)
• How to escape the shiny object syndrome. (11:37)
• Improving thought leadership content strategies. (13:56)
• Why AI is a tool that can’t replace you. (17:45)
• How do we influence thought leadership and research instead of content volume? (20:00)
• What is content quality? (22:42)
• Scaling non-measurable marketing activities. (24:52)
• Timeless principles of content marketing. (28:08)
• Surprising AI use cases. (30:26)
• Tools and resources to learn more about AI. (32:30)
• How to future-proof your career as a content marketer. (35:12)
• The importance of focusing on your target audience and trusting yourself. (37:02)

We hope you enjoy it!

Links mentioned on the podcast

• AI for thought leadership: These are the first 5 prompts | Orbit Media Studios
• This Math Pattern Explains Your Content Performance (and what to do about it) | Orbit Media Studios
• The Remote Work Tribe Podcast: Andy Crestodina
• linkedin.com/in/andycrestodina
• Theremoteworktribe.com
• newsletter.theremotetribe.com
• Jessicamalnik.com

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In this episode of the Remote Work Tribe podcast, we chat with Tom Shapiro, founder and CEO at Stratabeat, Inc. We discuss hiring best practices, how to set up systems and find the right people for your business, the importance of testing, mindset shifts to grow your agency, and more. 

Episode timestamps:

• How did Tom start his company? (1:00)
• Growing Stratabeat and his process to make those first hires. (2:20) 
• Why did he hire an account manager first, and how did he help this employee succeed? (5:28) 
• How did Tom set up systems and improve documentation? (8:03)   
• How does Tom find the right people for his business? (10:13)
• Three-hour testing and assessing cultural fit. (14:05)
• Mindset shifts Tom has gone through by growing his business. (19:48)
• How did he transition out of day-to-day work? (21:42)
• How does Tom write books on top of running his agency? (23:46)
• How long does it take to go from a book idea to getting it live? (27:22)
• How to prevent burnout? (29:15)
• Setting boundaries to avoid burnout. (32:37)
• Lightning round questions.  (35:07)

We hope you enjoy it!

Links mentioned on the podcast

• linkedin.com/in/tomshapiro
• stratabeat.com
• Theremoteworktribe.com
• newsletter.theremotetribe.com
• Jessicamalnik.com

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