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Wide Teams
by Avdi Grimm
The podcast for geographically dispersed organizations and remote workers
Episodes
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Episode #103: Mark Greenway
In this episode, Mark Greenway, talks about working for an insurance company based in Florida while living in Ohio with his wife. Mark talks about communication and the many benefits of working remotely. Show Notes: Mark Greenway (twitter blog) 00:58 – Mark Greenway Introduction 01:29 – Becoming...
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Episode #102: Dave Denis Part #1 – Going Remote
In this episode, Dave Denis of WGBH Boston, talks about how he is planning on going remote in the near future and some of the preparations he is making for doing so. Dave will be back in a few months to follow-up on this two-part series. Show Notes: Dave Denis (twitter) 1:00 – Dave Denis...
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Episode #101: JoseLuis Torres
In this episode, JoseLuis Torres, a remote worker from Mexico, talks about his experiences working for a NYC-based startup and the challenges behind that, why it is so important to over-communicate, and to never be afraid to ask questions to clarify expectations. Show Notes: JoseLuis Torres...
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Episode #100: Warren Wright
In this episode, Warren Wright shares his story about how the game World of Warcraft helped him break into the world of remote working while taking with him some very valuable management lessons learned from playing the game. Show Notes: Warren Wright (twitter) 01:09 – Warren Wright Introduction…
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Episode #99: David Tate
In this episode, David Tate talks about his various blog posts that he’s written regarding remote work, offers more resources to learn about it, and is even coming out with his own book in the future regarding the subject. Show Notes: David Tate (twitter blog) 00:59 – David Tate Introduction...
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Episode #98: Dave Haeffner and Jason Fox of Arrgyle
In this episode, Dave Haeffner and Jason Fox of Arrgyle chat about they’re experiences working both together and remotely, and heartily agree that it’s important to avoid burnout by taking it easy on yourself and your schedule. Show Notes: Dave Haeffner Jason Fox Arrgyle 01:13 – Being a dispersed...
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Episode #97: Trip Levine
In this episode, Trip Levine talks working on the road. You don’t want to miss this episode  featuring a Jack of all trades and his tales of traveling and working remotely! Show Notes: 00:57 – Trip Levine Introduction [unordered_list style=”bullet”] Episode #91: Robert Rouse of CrankApps Design…
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Episode #96: Ryan Wilcox of Fanzter
In this episode, Ryan Wilcox talks about team setups, lessons learned, and coping with collocated colleagues. Show Notes: Ryan Wilcox (twitter github blog flavors.me) 00:58 – Ryan Wilcox Introduction [unordered_list style=”bullet”] Fanzter [/unordered_list] 03:17 – Transitioning into remote work...
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Episode #95: Rich Blumer
In this episode, Rich Blumer talks about the many benefits of working remotely, working with teams as a sole developer, and constraining office hours. Show Notes: Rich Blumer (twitter linkedin) 01:02 – Rich Blumer Introduction [unordered_list style=”bullet”] .NET Developer Freelancer Former FTE...
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Episode #94: Kevin Lamping
In this episode, Kevin Lamping talks about his battles to be granted permission to work remotely and his really cool home office setup. Show Notes: Kevin Lamping (twitter github blog) 00:36 – Kevin Lamping Introduction [unordered_list style=”bullet”] Frontend Web Developer from San Antonio, TX...
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Episode #93: Tute Costa of General Assembly
In this episode, Tute Costa of General Assembly talks about trotting around the globe while balancing remote work. Show Notes: Tute Costa (twitter githib blog) 00:39 – Tute Costa Introduction [unordered_list style=”bullet”] Born in Argentina [/unordered_list] 00:50 – General Assembly...
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Episode #92: Wade Foster of Zapier
In this episode, Wade Foster of Zapier, talks about the qualities he looks for in hiring a person to work on a distributed team, several newly mentioned tools for remote workers, and different ways to stay connected to your team members. Show Notes: Wade Foster (twitter github blog) 00:44 – Wade...
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Episode #91: Robert Rouse of CrankApps
In this episode, Robert Rouse of CrankApps, talks about managing a remote team, hiring processes, and communication lessons learned. Show Notes: Robert Rouse (twitter github) 00:35 – Robert Rouse Introduction [unordered_list style=”bullet”] Software Developer at CrankApps St. Louis, Missouri...
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Episode #90: Andrew Culver
In this episode, Andrew Culver, talks about how to handle working remotely while traveling and important aspects, such as equipment and a reliable Internet connection, to consider to make it a positive experience for everyone involved. Show Notes: Andrew Culver (twitter github) 00:34 – Andrew...
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Episode #89: Mark Simoneau
In this episode, Mark Simoneau, talks about working remotely sometimes vs full-time, bringing past remote work experiences to present situations, his unique “cloffice” setup, and maintaining growth as a developer by pair programming. Show Notes: Mark Simoneau (twitter github blog Letspair) 00:36…
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Episode #88: Tomasz Stachewicz of Rebased.pl
In this episode, Tomasz Stachewicz of Rebased.pl, talks about working remotely from Warsaw, Poland. He gives tips for handling client anxiety regarding hiring remote workers, taking advantage of timezone differences, and life hacks for maintaining a good work/life balance. Tip: Get a dog! Show...
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Episode #87: Mike Hostetler of appendTo
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. Mike Hostetler (twitter github blog) 00:42 – Mike Hostetler Introduction…
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Episode #86: Dave Frey of Haiku LMS
In this episode, Dave Frey of Haiku LMS, talk about being the first remote worker on a distributed team, remote pair programming, and his own work/life balance. Show Notes: Dave Frey (twitter github) 00:36 – Dave Frey Introduction [unordered_list style=”bullet”] Paris, France Freelance Ruby...
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Episode #85: Allen Maxwell of EmpowerIT
In this episode, Allen Maxwell of EmpowerIT, talks about several remote tools and resources, collaborative drawing and design, and making remote working work. Show Notes: Allen Maxwell (twitter github [email protected]) 00:36 – Allen Maxwell Introduction [unordered_list style=”bullet”]...
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Episode #84: Interview with Jay Hayes of Big Nerd Ranch
In this episode, Jay Hayes of Big Nerd Ranch, talks agile software development and overcoming isolation and communication issues while working remotely on a distributed team. Show Notes: Jay Hayes (twitter github blog) 00:39 – Jay Hayes Introduction [unordered_list style=”bullet”] Big Nerd Ranch...
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Episode #83: Interview with Tom Moor of Sqwiggle
In this episode, cofounder Tom Moor, talks about Sqwiggle: an application that allows remote teams to work together throughout the day. Show Notes: Tom Moor (twitter github blog [email protected]) 00:41 – Sqwiggle [unordered_list style=”bullet”] Tom Moor, Cofounder [/unordered_list] 01:52 –…
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Episode #82: Interview with Amos King
In this episode, Amos King, talks about his experiences working remotely and gives a pretty cool background noise resource for those lonely times. Show Notes: Amos King (twitter github blog) 00:39 – Amos King Introduction [unordered_list style=”bullet”] Senior Consultant for The Able Few Located…
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Episode #81: Interview with J Sherwani and Vishal Kapur of Screenhero
In this episode, J Sherwani and Vishal Kapur talk about Screenhero: a new and convenient collaborative screen sharing application. Show Notes: J Sherwani (twitter linkedin) Vishal Kapur (twitter github linkedin) 01:01 – J Sherwani Introduction [unordered_list style=”bullet”] PhD in Computer...
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Episode #80: Interview with Ernie Miller of LivingSocial
In this episode, Ernie Miller of LivingSocial, talks about his transition into managing a dispersed team, “Optimizing for Happiness”, and dealing with distraction. Show Notes: Ernie Miller (twitter github blog) 00:41 – Ernie Miller Introduction [unordered_list style=”bullet”] Louisville, Kentucky...
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Episode #79: Interview with Nick Adams of Hudl and remotejobs.co
In this episode, Nick Adams of Hudl and remotejobs.co, talks about living and working in Rochester, New York, and starting a remote jobs board for companies dedicated to specifically hiring remote workers and people specifically looking to be them. Show Notes: Nick Adams (twitter github blog)…
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Episode #78: Interview with Jonathan Mason of VersaPay
In this episode, Jonathan Mason, of VersaPay, talks about life living in Victoria, British Columbia, and the importance of documentation and visibility to others while working on a distributed team. Show Notes: Jonathan Mason (twitter github) 01:28 – Introduction [unordered_list style=”bullet”]...
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Episode #77: Interview with Elliot Rodriguez
In this episode, Elliot Rodriguez talks about his experiences on a distributed team, overcoming isolation, and being able to work remotely for as long as possible. Show Notes: Elliot Rodriguez (linkedin) 00:54 – Elliot Rodriguez Introduction [unordered_list style=”bullet”] Software Engineer for…
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Episode #76: Interview with Zee Spencer
In this episode, Zee Spencer dives deeply into the remote pair programming aspect of working remotely, covering topics such as pairing pitfalls, remote work station setups, and ways that the process could be improved. Show Notes: Zee Spencer (twitter github blog Growing Developers Podcast) 00:57…
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Episode #75: Interview with Javier Gonel
In this episode, software engineer Javier Gonel, talks about living and working remotely from Greece and why he enjoys commuting and having the freedom to work from interesting places. Show Notes: 01:11 – Javier Gonel Introduction [unordered_list style=”bullet”] Software Engineer from Spain…
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Episode #74: James Costa and Matt Herron of The Phuse
In this episode, James Costa and Matt Herron of The Phuse, discuss task management, overlap meetings, and the concept of code audits. Show Notes: 01:04 – James Costa (twitter blog) Introduction [unordered_list style=”bullet”] Founder & Creative Director of The Phuse Toronto, Canada...
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Episode #73: Eric Farkas of TalentSoup
In this episode, Eric Farkas of TalentSoup, talks dealing with timezone disparities, overcoming cultural differences, and sharing values with others for successful remote work. Show Notes: 00:37 – Eric Farkas (twitter blog) Introduction [unordered_list style=”bullet”] Long Island, New York Lead...
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Episode #72: Matt Groves of Telligent
In this episode, Matt Groves of Telligent talks about choosing to work remotely and prior hesitations, fantasy remote tools, and gives us a preview of his soon-to-be published book, Aspect-Oriented Programming in .NET. Show Notes: 00:36 – Matt Groves Introduction [unordered_list style=”bullet”]...
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Episode #71: Tomasz Szymanski of SoftwareMill
In this episode, CEO Tomasz Szymanski of SoftwareMill, talks about running a remote company from Warsaw, Poland and how he and his team interact using different methods of communication and interesting tools. Show Notes: 00:38 – Tom Szymanski Introduction [unordered_list style=”bullet”] CEO of...
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Episode #70: Sophia Le and Matthew Kirk of Modulus 7
In this episode, Sophia Le and Matthew Kirk of Modulus 7, talk about being a husband and wife consulting team, remote challenges and benefits, and the importance of separating your home life from your work life. Show Notes: Sophia Le (twitter) Matthew Kirk (twitter) 00:39 – Introductions...
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Episode #69: Adam Ochonicki, James Welle and Rachel Donovan of Articulate
In this episode, Adam Ochonicki, James Welle and Rachel Donovan of Articulate, tell us what it’s like to work remotely from their perspectives, share some handy tools of the trade, and discuss various working anxieties and concerns. Show Notes: Adam Ochonicki (twitter github blog) James Welle...
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Episode #68: David Worth of Big Nerd Ranch
In this episode, David Worth of Big Nerd Ranch (formerly Highgroove), talks about working as a dispersed company, overcoming lonliness, and the practical value of remote pairing. Show Notes: David Worth (twitter github Big Nerd Ranch) 00:40 – David Worth introduction [unordered_list…
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Episode #67: Joel Glovier of appendTo
In this episode, I talk to Joel Glovier. Joel is a user experience designer and front end developer currently working full time for appendTo, where he was recently part of the TIME.com responsive redesign and Zumba.com redesign, among other cool projects. He also does lots of other fun side...
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Episode #66: Nick Gauthier
In this episode, Nick Gauthier, a freelance consultant, talks about transitioning into freelancing, his unique hardware and office setup, and demo screencasts being a useful tool in business. Show Notes: Nick Gauthier (twitter github blog) 00:38 – Introduction [unordered_list style=”bullet”]...
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Episode #65: PhishMe
In this episode, Stephen Ball, Jon Druse, Eileen Carpenter, and Shaun Ambrose of PhishMe, talk about company growth, team gelling, and working flexibly. Show Notes: Stephen Ball (twitter github blog) Jon Druse (twitter github screeninator) Eileen Carpenter (twitter github blog) Shaun Ambrose...
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Episode #64: Ryan Bigg of Spree Commerce
In this episode, Ryan Bigg of Spree Commerce, talks about what it’s like to be a remote worker from Melbourne, Australia. Ryan Bigg (twitter github blog) Spree Commerce 00:55 – Ryan Bigg Introduction & Background [unordered_list style=”bullet”] Melbourne, Austrailia Community Manager at Spree...
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Episode #63: Ryan King of Sharpsaw
In this episode, Ryan King of Sharpsaw, talks about some cool tools and tricks of the trade for remote pairing, security measures to take, and overcoming resistance to the practice. Ryan King (twitter github rking on Freenode) Sharpsaw Sharpsaw on Github 00:59 – Ryan King Background & History...
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Episode #62: K3 Integrations with Gary Benton, James Pellow, Dallas Reedy and John Ash
In this episode, Gary Benton, James Pellow, Dallas Reedy, and John Ash, of K3 Integrations, talk about experiences working outside the country, communication tools, and keys to getting hired if you want to work remotely. Show Notes: Gary Benton James Pellow Dallas Reedy John Ash K3 Integrations...
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Episode #61: Tom Santero and Reid Draper of Basho
In this episode, Tom Santero and Reid Draper of Basho, talk about hiring where the talent is, doing what you think is best for the company, and the wonderful benefits of having work flexibility. Show Notes: Tom Santero (twitter github) Reid Draper (twitter github blog) Basho (twitter site) Riak...
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Episode #60: Derek Haynes and Andre Lewis of Scout App
In this episode, Derek Haynes and Andre Lewis of Scout, talk about meeting and getting to know each other before working together, coworking spaces, and distributed teams unique to big companies versus small companies. Show Notes: Scout 00:59 – Derek Haynes [unordered_list style=”bullet”] Met...
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Episode #59: Daniel Yoon of Sleepy Giant
In this episode, Daniel Yoon of Sleepy Giant, talks about his experience as being “the new guy” on a team located on the other side of the world, knowing whether you’re responsible enough to effectively hold a remote position, and shares a resourceful list of companies who are known to hire...
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Episode #58: Bob McWhirter of Red Hat
In this episode, Bob McWrirter of Red Hat, talks about communication as in artifacts created by tooling, remote workers as black sheep, and gaining notoriety via open-source. Show Notes: Bob McWhirter (twitter / blog / Red Hat / Project Odd) 00:47- Introduction & Background [unordered_list...
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Episode #57: Ezekiel Templin of Paper Cavalier
In this episode, Ezekiel Templin, of Paper Cavalier, talks about schedule stretching to accomodate time zones, choosing where you work from, and the importance of hanging out and meeting with co-workers to achieve the best remote working experiences possible. Show Notes: Ezekiel Templin (twitter…
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Episode #56: Evan Light
In this episode, Evan Light, a freelance software developer and mentor, talks about working with an apprentice, remote mentoring, and the power of reflection and education through suffering. Show Notes: Evan Light (twitter / blog / Ruby DCamp / Triple Dog Dare)  00:52 – Evan Light Introduction...
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Episode #55: Troy Davis and Eric Lindvall of Papertrail
In this episode, Troy Davis and Eric Lindvall, of Papertrail, talk about seeking out and choosing the right teammates, team overlap, and organic growth. Show Notes Troy Davis (twitter / github / blog) Eric Lindvall (twitter / github / blog) Papertrail (website / twitter) 00:57 – How their...
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Episode #54: Steven R. Baker
In this episode, Steven R. Baker, shares his experiences facilitating a remote team in Canada, his philosophies that led to working remotely, Show Notes: Steven R. Baker (twitter / blog) 01:10 – Steven Introduction & Background [unordered_list style=”bullet”] Writing software between 10-20 years...
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