Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) show

Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT)

Summary: Interviewing thought leaders in business, design, marketing and startups.

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Podcasts:

 How to Launch with Ryan Hoover, Product Hunt | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 40:56

In this interview, Ryan Hoover reveals the realities of building a company, raising capital and why most startups don’t need it. He also explain how he built a thriving community and how they go about making product decisions.

 How to Build a SaaS Business with Eoghan McCabe, Intercom | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 56:54

In this interview, Eoghan McCabe reveals the harsh realities of building a successful SaaS business and why it’s all about people. He also explains the psychology of pricing and why founders should charge as soon as possible.

 How to Lead a Team - Simon Sinek | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:10

In this interview Simon Sinek explains what it means to be a good leader and why people don't want to be managed. He also outlines how to create a thriving culture where teams trust each other and work in harmony for the greater good.

 How to Lead a Team with Simon Sinek, Author | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 24:10

In this interview Simon Sinek explains what it means to be a good leader and why people don't want to be managed. He also outlines how to create a thriving culture where teams trust each other and work in harmony for the greater good.

 How to Teach and Build an Audience with Chris Coyier, CodePen | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 37:24

In this interview, Chris Coyier explains how to grow an audience through blogging and teaching. He outlines the importance of good writing and showing up everyday. This episode is brought to you by InVision.

 Designing Products Your Way with Cameron Moll, Authentic Jobs | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 40:25

In this interview, Cameron Moll explains why your passions are the starting blocks for building a successful product. We talk about working with remote teams, building an audience and transitioning from designer to CEO. He also reveals his process for designing in the browser. This episode is brought to you by InVision.

 Responsive Web Design with Trent Walton, Paravel | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 40:42

In this interview, Trent Walton explains the impact responsive web design has had on his design process. We talk about breakpoints, grids and fluid type. He also reveals the importance of side projects and producing good work. This episode is brought to you by InVision.

 Designing Web Interfaces with Jason Santa Maria, Editorially | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 30:14

In this interview, Jason Santa Maria explains his design process and how he gets inspired. We talk about what makes good UI and the role of UI patterns. He also reveals the importance of striving for simplicity and constantly iterating.

 Leading with Design with Josh Brewer, Abstract | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 34:31

In this interview, Josh Brewer explains why a design led culture enables us to better understand our users as well as the significance of a collaborative approach to engineering. We discuss where most design founders go wrong when building a startup and what the design community could do to improve. This episode is brought to you by UserTesting.com.

 How to Create Meaningful Work - Debbie Millman | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 40:11

In this interview, Debbie Millan explains how to use failure to your advantage, and why courage is important. She then goes on to describe how to create meaningful work through experimentation.

 How to Create Meaningful Work with Debbie Millman, Sterling Brands | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 40:11

In this interview, Debbie Millan explains how to use failure to your advantage, and why courage is important. She then goes on to describe how to create meaningful work through experimentation.

 Designing The Verge - Joshua Topolsky | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 45:35

In this interview, Joshua Topolsky explains the importance of design and how The Verge became profitable. We also talk about the state of web journalism and how to build an audience. N.B This interview was conducted whilst he was still at The Verge.

 Designing The Verge with Joshua Topolsky, The Verge | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 45:35

In this interview, Joshua Topolsky explains the importance of design and how The Verge became profitable. We also talk about the state of web journalism and how to build an audience. N.B This interview was conducted whilst he was still at The Verge.

 Using Data to Grow your Startup with Avinash Kaushik, Market Motive | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 47:07

In this interview, Avinash Kaushik explains the most effective practices for mastering web analytics. He reveals why we should focus on data analysis and not data reporting. He also outlines the importance of using data to make key business decisions.

 Executing on your Vision - Scott Heiferman | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23:23

In this interview, Scott Heiferman reveals why it’s all about the product and vision. He also talks about the right types of business models to adopt and why getting early momentum is key for startup success.

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