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Zero To 5000How To Be FlexibleIn Business - George Brooks, CremalabAnother inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today.
We were joined by George Brooks, the CEO of Cremalab.
We discussed:
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Practicing empathy in business.
- Hit that discomfort.
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2021-09-161h 10
People of Product68: How a Product Becomes CornerstoneImplementing any new tool within an organization takes time and will likely cause some friction - even the great ones! In this episode, Tyler Hilker and Justin Mertes discuss what factors prompt organizations to adopt new products despite the hurdles, the characteristics of those powerful products, plus recommendations for navigating the change. People of Product is hosted by George Brooks and Dan Linhart.The show is edited by Larissa McCarty.Brought to you by Crema.Crema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded s...
2021-01-0449 min
People of ProductHappy Holidays - Year End Review (2020)Crema is going on a short holiday break. But before we do, let's take a look back at 2020. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-12-2223 min
People of Product67: How to Make Transformation Work (Even for Enterprises) ft. Barry O'ReillyBusiness advisor and author Barry O’Reilly joins George this week to discuss why ‘copy and paste’ transformation doesn’t work, why being able to rapidly test a hypothesis and ask good questions is imperative to business success, and how to align your team around the deeper issues. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-12-1445 min
People of Product66: The Paradox of Digital Transformation Under Budget ConstraintsStockpiling funds feels comfortable during a pandemic, but now is not the time to freeze. If you want to spark a tech revolution within your organization and do more than just survive, you’ve got to innovate. In this episode, hear why teams are investing in digital transformation now and how to start small by creating “startups within.” Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-12-0726 min
People of Product65: Apple’s Olive Branch and the Twitter Rant that Started the WarWhy has Apple suddenly lowered its commission rate for small businesses on the Apple Store? And why have they faced so much heat from hey.com and the European Commission this year? We explore these questions and more in the latest episode of People of Product. People of Product is hosted by George Brooks and Dan Linhart.The show is edited by Larissa McCarty.Brought to you by Crema.Crema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers a...
2020-11-3026 min
People of Product64: The Grey Space Between Principles & ValuesValues & principles - companies love to boast about them! But what does it mean to put these into practice? Is there a real difference between the two? In this episode, George and Dan talk over the nuance of principles vs. values and make a case on the importance of defining these foundational concepts in your organization.People of Product is hosted by George Brooks and Dan Linhart.The show is edited by Larissa McCarty.Brought to you by Crema.Crema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top...
2020-11-2344 min
People of Product63: LiDAR Technology is Adding New Depth to InnovationLiDAR technology in the new iPhone 12 is paving the way for a whole new world of innovation. George and Dan sit down with CK Hicks, a Lead Architect at Crema and emerging tech guru, to discuss what LiDAR technology is, how it’s being used with the new iPhone, and the larger implications of this depth perception capability. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-11-1628 min
People of Product62: What’s Fueling the Roam Research CrazeIs Roam Research just another note-taking tool? The #RoamCult claims they’re on the precipice of a new era of idea management. It’s not just the ingenious features like bi-directional linking that make this platform next-level. It’s how it gets to the core of thought-tracking in a more human way. In this episode, find out what makes digital products have a truly devout fanbase. Links/Sources:Roam Research - https://roamresearch.com/ Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-11-0935 min
People of Product61: Introducing People of ProductWe’ve revamped the Option Five podcast and are excited to introduce you to: The People of Product. It’s the same show you love, but with some updates and a fresh take on the world of digital product and the people behind the tech. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-11-0207 min
People of ProductRevisiting 45: No Lone Genius (ft. Richard Banfield)Dan and George sit down with Richard Banfield, VP of Design Transformation at InVision. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-10-2655 min
People of ProductRevisiting 32: How Humble-Confidence Brings the Best out of Your Teams"Humble Confidence" - contradiction, or culture saver? Dan and George explain how humble confidence can bring out the best in your teams.Follow us on Instagram: @Option5PodcastTweet at us: @cremalabOption 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster.Find Crema on the web at https://www.crema.usFind us on YouTube at https://ww...
2020-10-1940 min
People of ProductRevisiting 32: How Humble-Confidence Brings the Best out of Your Teams"Humble Confidence" - contradiction, or culture saver? Dan and George explain how humble confidence can bring out the best in your teams.Follow us on Instagram: @Option5PodcastTweet at us: @cremalabOption 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster.Find Crema on the web at https://www.crema.usFind us on YouTube at https://ww...
2020-10-1940 min
People of ProductRevisiting 25: Continuous Learning (Fixed vs Growth Mindset)Dan and George return to the mics to discuss the next phase of the Option Five podcast & philosophize about the way humans in product teams learn best.Follow us on Instagram: @Option5PodcastTweet at us: @cremalabOption 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster.Find Crema on the web at https://www.crema.usFind u...
2020-10-1249 min
People of ProductRevisiting 25: Continuous Learning (Fixed vs Growth Mindset)Dan and George return to the mics to discuss the next phase of the Option Five podcast & philosophize about the way humans in product teams learn best.Follow us on Instagram: @Option5PodcastTweet at us: @cremalabOption 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster.Find Crema on the web at https://www.crema.usFind u...
2020-10-1249 min
People of ProductRevisiting 05: Product Teams VS Craft TeamsIn this week's episode, George and Dan discuss how size affects level of structure, how to prevent team members from getting siloed within a product team, why customized professional development is the most effective, and more.Follow us on Instagram: @Option5PodcastTweet at us: @cremalabOption 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster.Find Crema on the...
2020-10-0542 min
People of ProductRevisiting 05: Product Teams VS Craft TeamsIn this week's episode, George and Dan discuss how size affects level of structure, how to prevent team members from getting siloed within a product team, why customized professional development is the most effective, and more.Follow us on Instagram: @Option5PodcastTweet at us: @cremalabOption 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster.Find Crema on the...
2020-10-0542 min
People of Product60: Looking Back and Moving ForwardGeorge and Dan trot down memory lane in our latest episode, reflecting on their favorite Option Five podcast moments. From interviews with renowned authors to discussions around learning frameworks, the podcast has been a springboard for some pretty amazing ideas. Sixty episodes down and we’re just getting started… Follow us on Instagram: @Option5PodcastTweet at us: @cremalabOption 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simpl...
2020-09-2850 min
People of Product60: Looking Back and Moving ForwardGeorge and Dan trot down memory lane in our latest episode, reflecting on their favorite Option Five podcast moments. From interviews with renowned authors to discussions around learning frameworks, the podcast has been a springboard for some pretty amazing ideas. Sixty episodes down and we’re just getting started… Follow us on Instagram: @Option5PodcastTweet at us: @cremalabOption 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simpl...
2020-09-2850 min
People of Product59: The Practice of UnlearningOver the past 7 months, we’ve been forced to unlearn what we assumed was the only way to work and live. At this time, many of us have created new & better habits to adapt to our new situations.Think… what if you kept searching for routines to replace so that you could continue to grow? In this week’s episode, George & Dan discuss how to hone in the skill of “unlearning.” Look within and decide if you possess the humility it takes to let go of practices that might have worked in the past but aren’t beneficial f...
2020-09-2136 min
People of Product59: The Practice of UnlearningOver the past 7 months, we’ve been forced to unlearn what we assumed was the only way to work and live. At this time, many of us have created new & better habits to adapt to our new situations.Think… what if you kept searching for routines to replace so that you could continue to grow? In this week’s episode, George & Dan discuss how to hone in the skill of “unlearning.” Look within and decide if you possess the humility it takes to let go of practices that might have worked in the past but aren’t beneficial f...
2020-09-2136 min
People of Product58: Tapping Into CuriosityOn a scale of 1-10, how curious of a person are you? In this episode, George & Dan unpack the real value of curiosity on an individual and team-wide level, backed by research from Harvard’s 3-part series, “Why Curiosity Matters.” Hear some of the life-changing advantages of curiosity and how to foster a more naturally curious environment at work. Follow us on Instagram: @Option5PodcastTweet at us: @cremalabOption 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startup...
2020-09-1445 min
People of Product58: Tapping Into CuriosityOn a scale of 1-10, how curious of a person are you? In this episode, George & Dan unpack the real value of curiosity on an individual and team-wide level, backed by research from Harvard’s 3-part series, “Why Curiosity Matters.” Hear some of the life-changing advantages of curiosity and how to foster a more naturally curious environment at work. Follow us on Instagram: @Option5PodcastTweet at us: @cremalabOption 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startup...
2020-09-1445 min
People of Product57: Minimizing Innovation Risks with the 2-3-4 Method (ft. Brian Ardinger)So many enterprises want to innovate but don’t know how to balance monetary and time allocation between their existing business model and riskier ventures. George interviews Brian Ardinger, Director of Innovation at Nelnet, to learn his formula for starting small and validating innovation ideas with the 2-3-4 method. You won’t want to miss this one!Follow us on Instagram: @Option5PodcastTweet at us: @cremalabOption 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our...
2020-09-0720 min
People of Product57: Minimizing Innovation Risks with the 2-3-4 Method (ft. Brian Ardinger)So many enterprises want to innovate but don’t know how to balance monetary and time allocation between their existing business model and riskier ventures. George interviews Brian Ardinger, Director of Innovation at Nelnet, to learn his formula for starting small and validating innovation ideas with the 2-3-4 method. You won’t want to miss this one!Follow us on Instagram: @Option5PodcastTweet at us: @cremalabOption 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our...
2020-09-0720 min
People of Product56: Collaborative Teams and User Manipulation (ft. Dave Feldman)Dave Feldman, VP of Design at Heap, uses his 20 years of tech experience to drive a conversation around collaborative teams and user manipulation (aka ‘guidance’).Follow us on Instagram: @Option5PodcastTweet at us: @cremalabOption 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster.Find Crema on the web at https://www.crema.usFind us on YouTu...
2020-08-3152 min
People of Product56: Collaborative Teams and User Manipulation (ft. Dave Feldman)Dave Feldman, VP of Design at Heap, uses his 20 years of tech experience to drive a conversation around collaborative teams and user manipulation (aka ‘guidance’).Follow us on Instagram: @Option5PodcastTweet at us: @cremalabOption 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster.Find Crema on the web at https://www.crema.usFind us on YouTu...
2020-08-3152 min
People of Product55: Digital GenerosityThe sole purpose of building tech isn’t to make us more efficient or profitable, it’s to make our work and lives better. In this episode, George and Dan discuss how creating software can serve as a generous act towards employees or customers. Hear why organizations are investing in tech to create space for re-skilling and repurposing of creativity.Follow us on Instagram: @Option5PodcastTweet at us: @cremalabOption 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funde...
2020-08-2425 min
People of Product55: Digital GenerosityThe sole purpose of building tech isn’t to make us more efficient or profitable, it’s to make our work and lives better. In this episode, George and Dan discuss how creating software can serve as a generous act towards employees or customers. Hear why organizations are investing in tech to create space for re-skilling and repurposing of creativity.Follow us on Instagram: @Option5PodcastTweet at us: @cremalabOption 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funde...
2020-08-2425 min
People of Product54: How to Grow Your Craft Team Through Summits - A Product Manager's Perspective (ft. Tucker Sauer-Pivonka)Imagine the alignment you could achieve by giving your Craft Teams an entire day to dive deep into high-priority topics and build their relationships with one another. George and Dan chat with Crema’s Director of Product Management, Tucker Sauer-Pivonka, about the PdM Summits he’s put on this year and the planning process that went into them. Tweet at us: @cremalabOption 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simpli...
2020-08-1734 min
People of Product54: How to Grow Your Craft Team Through Summits - A Product Manager's Perspective (ft. Tucker Sauer-Pivonka)Imagine the alignment you could achieve by giving your Craft Teams an entire day to dive deep into high-priority topics and build their relationships with one another. George and Dan chat with Crema’s Director of Product Management, Tucker Sauer-Pivonka, about the PdM Summits he’s put on this year and the planning process that went into them. Tweet at us: @cremalabOption 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simpli...
2020-08-1734 min
People of Product53: The Third Way (ft. Aaron Dignan)What would happen if organizations made the radical decision to remove bureaucracy? In this week’s episode, George talks with Aaron Dignan (founder of The Ready and author of Brave New Work) about how to challenge institutionalized thoughts to work in a more adaptive and human way. Get ready to move towards doing “the best work of your life.”Follow us on Instagram: @Option5PodcastTweet at us: @cremalabOption 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startu...
2020-08-1033 min
People of Product53: The Third Way (ft. Aaron Dignan)What would happen if organizations made the radical decision to remove bureaucracy? In this week’s episode, George talks with Aaron Dignan (founder of The Ready and author of Brave New Work) about how to challenge institutionalized thoughts to work in a more adaptive and human way. Get ready to move towards doing “the best work of your life.”Follow us on Instagram: @Option5PodcastTweet at us: @cremalabOption 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startu...
2020-08-1033 min
People of Product52: Building an 'A' Team for Your Product (ft. Dan Olsen)Dan Olsen and George Brooks talk product teams and principles in our latest episode. They delve into the importance of having an 'A team', how shared knowledge can resolve conflict, and the dangers of silos.Follow us on Instagram: @Option5PodcastTweet at us: @cremalabOption 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster.Find Crema on the web...
2020-08-0354 min
People of Product52: Building an 'A' Team for Your Product (ft. Dan Olsen)Dan Olsen and George Brooks talk product teams and principles in our latest episode. They delve into the importance of having an 'A team', how shared knowledge can resolve conflict, and the dangers of silos.Follow us on Instagram: @Option5PodcastTweet at us: @cremalabOption 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster.Find Crema on the web...
2020-08-0354 min
People of Product51: A Consultative Sales Process (ft. Nate Olson)George and Dan have Crema’s Director of Sales, Nate Olsen, on the show to discuss how to build relationships, educate, and offer the most viable solutions through a consultative sales process. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-07-2744 min
People of Product50: Creating and Maintaining Internal Innovation InitiativesGeorge and Dan discuss Venture Lab, an internal innovation initiative that gives Crema employees the time and resources to build real products in the hopes of providing value to the world and generating revenue for the company. Hear what our process looks like and the challenges you may come up against when launching something similar at your organization. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to di...
2020-07-2023 min
People of Product49: Make Space for Innovation (80/20 Model)Dan and George explain Lab Fridays at Crema and the importance of carving time and space for innovation. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-07-1337 min
People of Product48: Understand Your Calling to Lead with Purpose (feat. FORM)This week, Dan and George sit down with Mark Harland and Matt Johnson from FORM, a product and consulting studio located in the UK. Together, they talk through how they help leaders better understand their purpose and strategize how to meet their organizational goals. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-07-0654 min
People of Product47: Naming the Ideal (Principles to Embody)This week George and Dan lay out what “the ideal” looks like for teams striving to collaborate in a frictionless way. They’ll discuss a handful of the key principles for the following: postures, disciplines, and structures. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-06-2947 min
People of Product46: The Nitty-Gritty of Product Team ProblemsGeorge and Dan sit down to discuss the nitty-gritty of product team problems. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-06-2246 min
People of Product45: No Lone Genius (ft. Richard Banfield)Dan and George sit down with Richard Banfield, VP of Design Transformation at InVision. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-06-1551 min
People of Product44: Managing a Product Team - People and Processes Come FirstGeorge and Dan sit down with Product Manager Alison Renfro to discuss the postures, disciplines, and structures that help her manage a product team. Between a thirst for learning, intentional scrum ceremonies, and unbiased empathy, Alison ensures people & processes come first. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-06-0836 min
People of Product43: Leading With Your Green Hat OnDan and George sit down with Rob LaFeve to discuss his perspective of leadership from his role as Lead Architect at Crema. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-06-0140 min
People of Product42: The Small but Mighty TeamGeorge and Dan are joined by Alexa, the Growth Team Lead at Crema, to discuss the various roles within the Growth Team and how they are indeed a small but mighty team. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-05-2632 min
People of Product41: How a Coach Can Transform the Way Teams Work TogetherGeorge and Dan sit down with Justin, a coach at Crema, to discuss the various ways that Coaches can improve a team's ability to work together. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-05-1845 min
People of Product40: How COVID-19 is Affecting Tech IndustriesGeorge and Dan discuss how the pandemic is affecting various companies in the tech industry. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-05-1141 min
People of Product39: The Tools That Have Helped Us Thrive While Working RemoteGeorge and Dan share our favorite tools that have helped us thrive while working remote. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-05-0455 min
People of Product38: Managing Disciplines, Structures, and Postures as a DeveloperGeorge and Dan sit with Gabi Dombrowski to discuss how she manages her disciplines, structures, and postures as a Developer at Crema. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-04-2738 min
People of Product37: A Behind-the-Scenes Chat with Dan and GeorgeDan and George provide a behind-the-scenes look at some of the things going on inside Crema. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-04-2048 min
People of Product36: Shifting Perspectives and Taking Inventory During COVID-19George and Dan discuss the importance of shifting perspectives and taking inventory during COVID-19 Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-04-1348 min
People of Product35: Risk vs Reward During COVID-19In this week's episode, Dan and George discuss the concept of risk versus reward during this COVID-19 pandemic. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-04-0645 min
People of Product34: Managing Disciplines, Structures, and Postures as a UX DesignerMary Carnes is a guest in this episode of Option Five. She provides insight on her experiences managing disciplines, structures, and postures as a UX Designer at Crema. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-03-3036 min
People of Product33: Keeping Values of Love and Generosity Alive in Your CompanyDan and George discuss the importance of keeping the values of love and generosity alive in your company during tough times. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-03-2324 min
People of Product32: How Humble-Confidence Brings the Best out of Your Teams"Humble Confidence" - contradiction, or culture saver? Dan and George explain how humble confidence can bring out the best in your teams. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-03-1137 min
People of Product31: Structures | Confining or Freedom-Giving?Follow us on Instagram: @Option5PodcastTweet at us: @cremalabOption 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster.Find Crema on the web at https://www.crema.usFind us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/Cremalab Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-03-0949 min
People of Product31: Structures | Confining or Freedom-Giving?Follow us on Instagram: @Option5PodcastTweet at us: @cremalabOption 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster.Find Crema on the web at https://www.crema.usFind us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/Cremalab This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge...
2020-03-0949 min
People of Product30: How Disciplines Lead to LearningGeorge and Dan discuss how various disciplines lead to better learning. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-03-0245 min
People of Product29: The Power of RetrospectivesIn this week's episode, George and Dan are joined by Tyler Hilker, Crema's Director of Strategy and Design, to discuss the importance of retrospectives. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-02-2439 min
People of Product28: Positive Postures in Cross-Disciplined TeamsDan and George dive into postures, disciplines, and procedures for learning. Get your own Team Feelings chart: https://mcusercontent.com/6d58d143fc92a0731f5559531/files/251d5da6-1e1e-4454-86f1-d676ff618559/How_You_Feel_Crema.pdf Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-02-1743 min
People of Product27: Innovation Happens in Learning LoopsIn today's episode, Dan and George discuss how innovation takes place in learning loops. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-02-1032 min
People of Product26: Unpacking a Process for LearningDan and George unpack a process for learning that includes paying attention, collecting, making decisions, and experimenting. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-02-0336 min
People of Product25: Continuous Learning (Fixed vs. Growth Mindset)Dan and George return to the mics to discuss the next phase of the Option Five podcast & philosophize about the way humans in product teams learn best. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2020-01-2746 min
People of Product24: Eliminating the Handoff Between Design and Development (ft. Chris Jones of FanThreeSixty)Chris Jones, UX Director at FanThreeSixty, explains what it takes to be a great UX Designer and the patience required to get to that point in our latest episode. Plus, how to make your handoffs more collaborative. Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjonesdesign/ Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at c...
2020-01-2041 min
People of Product23: A Tale of Two Titles, Listening and Communicating as a Product Designer (Ft. Amy Schweppe of PayIt)Amy Schweppe, the Senior Product Designer and Owner at PayIt, discusses what it’s like managing product within a rapidly growly startup + how she balances time between both roles in our latest episode of Option Five. Connect with Amy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-schweppe-37549732 Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremal...
2020-01-1336 min
People of Product22: Prioritizing Client Needs Over Product Needs (ft. Brian Bustos from H&R Block)Are you focusing on client needs rather than product needs? Today, Director of Experience Design and Strategy at H&R Block Brian Bustos talks about how the company is looking at the customer journey from a holistic standpoint, identifying teams that are designing similar experiences, and building in a way that’s modular enough to adapt to context. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to disc...
2020-01-0652 min
People of Product21: Looking Back on 2019 + New Plans for 2020!We have interviewed so many amazing people this year and learned a lot about running a podcast. Let's talk about what we have in store for 2020! Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2019-12-0922 min
People of Product20: How to Recruit the Best Product Teams (ft. Neil Shah, Carvana)Neil Shah, Team Lead of Technical Recruiting at Carvana, shares challenges and learnings in recruiting at Carvana as they experience rapid scaling. Plus, how recruiters can use their position to change lives. Connect with Neil:https://www.linkedin.com/in/njshah Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2019-12-0246 min
People of Product19: Scrum of Scrums: Practices to Improve Communication Between Product Teams (ft. Keegan Mahoney)Keegan Mahoney--Engineering Manager at FlyWheel—explains why FlyWheel (a company with six product teams) scales slowly with plenty of tweaks along the way. Plus, why they let each team manage their own process. Connect with Keegan:https://www.linkedin.com/in/keeganmahoney/ Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.subst...
2019-11-2531 min
People of Product18: Vitamins VS Painkillers - Tackling User Pain Points (ft. Rodrigo Davies)From working in an Agile format to eliminating "service organizations" and learning how to prioritize user pain points, George and Rodrigo discuss how data is changing the world of transportation, and how product teams at Strava and its subsidiary, Metro, are organized. Connect with Rodrigo:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigodavies/ Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the righ...
2019-11-1833 min
People of Product17: Hiring Entrepreneurs to Lead Your Product Teams (Ft. Mike Brummett)Hear from Mike Brummett, Product Manager at Super Dispatch, about his journey from startup founder to marketplace manager. Plus, why having a development philosophy (or pieces from several) is so important to product success. Connect with Mike:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjbrummett/ Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster.Find Crema on th...
2019-11-1140 min
People of Product16: Prioritizing Design Systems in a Product Development Team (ft. Steven Meyer) Keap’s Product Design Manager Steven Meyer breaks down the best way to organize and manage a product team within an enterprise. Learn why being ‘data informed’ rather than ‘data driven’ is such an important quality for designers and product leaders. Connect with Steven:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenmeyer1/ Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions fas...
2019-11-0440 min
People of Product15: Vision-Led Product Management Frameworks for Product Teams (Ft. Rajesh Nerlikar)Are you looking at the holistic nature of your product & asking yourself why a user decided to try your product in the first place? Are you prepared for the ‘Switching Chapter’ when a user begins to struggle with your product?Connect with Rajesh: https://www.prodify.group/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajeshnerlikar/ Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discov...
2019-10-2139 min
People of Product14: Aligning Strong Opinions in a Product Team (ft. Gideon Taub)Dan and Gideon Taub discuss how to handle strong opinions in a product team and the characteristics of a great product manager. Connect with Gideonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gideontaub/For more information about Pinkaloo Technologies, visit https://www.pinkaloo.com/ Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.su...
2019-10-1438 min
People of Product13: Utilizing Customer Feedback in a Product Team (ft. Braeden Scheer)George and Braeden discuss the importance of utilizing customer feedback in a product team, as well as some of the challenges one might face when scaling an organization. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2019-10-0734 min
People of Product12: Solutions VS Deliverables with Cross-Disciplinary Teams (ft. Jeff Gothelf)George and Jeff discuss the importance of generating evidence in support of small, cross-disciplinary teams to move your company in the right direction. Plus, the rewards of creating a culture based around learning, not just deliverables. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2019-09-3042 min
People of Product11: We're back! The Future of Option FiveIt's good to be back! In today's episode, we're discussing some updates and the future of the Option Five podcast. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2019-09-1806 min
People of Product10: Best Practices for Growing a Product Team - Attract, Hire, RetainGeorge and Dan discuss the best practices of growing your own Product Team, including finding the right talent, perfecting your hiring process, and retaining your talent. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2019-06-0341 min
People of ProductThe Team Speaks: How to Grow Your Own TalentCrema's VP of Engineering Matt Cole discusses the benefits of growing your own talent through an apprenticeship program. Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cole-3068b14/ Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2019-05-2721 min
People of Product09: How to Multiply Your Product Teams - Lessons From Liz WisemanDan and George discuss the book 'Multipliers' by Liz Wiseman, explain the how the book helps cultivate leadership at Crema, and point out some of their favorite parts in the book. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2019-05-201h 00
People of ProductThe Team Speaks: Strategy in Big Agencies VS Small Product TeamsTyler, Crema's Director of Strategy and Design, discusses the differences between strategy in a large agency and small product teams. Plus, find out the trick he uses to constantly improve his craft. Connect with Tyler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerhilker/ Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.su...
2019-05-1319 min
People of Product08: Align the Product Team, Align the CompanyDan and George go over some best practices of keeping a company aligned through quarterly updates. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2019-05-0627 min
People of Product07: Todd Henry | Creative Leadership in Life & WorkIn this week's episode, George invites Todd Henry, author of Herding Tigers, The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, and Louder than Words to talk about how to nurture creative leadership in life and work. Connect with Todd Henry:https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddhenry1 Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cr...
2019-04-2951 min
People of Product06: Distributed Product TeamsIn this week's episode, Dan and George discuss how remote and distributed teams work at Crema and share 9 best practices. Option 5 is brought to you by CremaCrema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2019-04-2235 min
People of ProductThe Team Speaks: Achieving Alignment as a Product StrategistIn this week's episode, Dan and George interview Landon Young and pick his brain about how he helps create alignment within a team as a product strategist at Crema. Connect with Landon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/landonyoung/ Option 5 is brought to you by Crema.Crema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2019-04-1522 min
People of Product05: Product Teams VS Craft TeamsIn this week's episode, George and Dan discuss how size affects level of structure, how to prevent team members from getting siloed within a product team, why customized professional development is the most effective, and more. Crema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2019-04-0836 min
People of Product04: Product Team Culture KillersIn this episode, Dan and George discuss Dan's recent trip to D.C. and dive into the main factors that can destroy a product team, including egos and a lack of transparency. Crema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2019-04-0143 min
People of Product03: Alignment and Decisions in a Product TeamIn this episode, Dan and George discuss what alignment means, why it's important, and how to achieve alignment in a product team. Option 5 is brought to you by Crema.Crema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2019-03-2547 min
People of Product02: The People of a Product TeamIn this episode, Dan and George answer the question, "How are product teams structured?" and explain how each member's role plays into the creation of the perfect product team. Option 5 is brought to you by Crema.Crema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2019-03-1834 min
People of Product01: Our Pivot to ProductIn this episode, Dan and George discuss how they decided on the title of the Option Five podcast and give the origin story of Crema. Option 5 is brought to you by Crema.Crema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2019-03-1128 min
People of Product00: Coming Soon -- Option Five PodcastThis episode is a trailer for our new podcast, Option Five. Join Dan Linhart and George Brooks as they engage in hearty conversation around the future of the Option Five podcast. Option 5 is brought to you by Crema.Crema is a digital product agency that works with partners from top innovative brands to funded startups. Our team of creative thinkers and doers simplify the complex to discover the right solutions faster. Subscribe at cremalab.substack.com
2019-03-0408 min
Product Management DailyJune 21st Product Management DailyStrong5 - https://www.producthunt.com/posts/strong-5
Dialoge - https://www.producthunt.com/posts/dialogue
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2018-06-2208 minProduct Management DailyJune 5th - Product Management Dailyicon8 FUGUE - https://icons8.com/music/?ref=producthunt
Siri Shortcuts - https://www.theverge.com/2018/6/4/17414648/siri-update-new-features-apple-wwdc-2018
Crema on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1T23xzbsuKiU2s8aado4Vg
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2018-06-0511 minProduct Management DailyPage Flows, Airbnb Stories, GDPR ScramblePageflows - https://pageflows.com/
Airbnb Stories - https://www.producthunt.com/posts/airbnb-stories
GDPR The Verge Article - https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/22/17378688/gdpr-general-data-protection-regulation-eu
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2018-05-2406 minProduct Management DailyMay 23, 2018: #WorldProductDay, stand out in a crowded space, and a wearable wearableHappy World Product Day!
http://worldproductday.com/
Tell us what you learned, what you enjoyed, and what you're going to do next year.
Illustration in the App Store
https://www.subtraction.com/2018/05/22/illustration-in-the-app-store/
This Ring Is Nearly the Perfect Minimalist Fitness Tracker
https://vitals.lifehacker.com/this-ring-is-nearly-the-perfect-minimalist-fitness-trac-1826270315
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2018-05-2409 minProduct Management DailyMay 21, 2018World Product Day
http://worldproductday.com/
How Storytelling Can Grow a Business
http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/how-storytelling-can-move-a-business/
Innovate Faster by Asking This One Simple Question
https://hackernoon.com/innovate-faster-by-asking-one-thing-b7a5a4a88d16
This Twitter bot invents the most heinous flavors of Fanta ever
https://thenextweb.com/dd/2018/05/21/this-twitter-bot-invents-the-most-heinous-flavors-of-fanta-ever/
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2018-05-2209 min
Product Management DailyEpisode 17Lasso Content Curator Extension - https://www.producthunt.com/posts/lasso-content-curation
Screely - https://www.screely.com/?ref=producthunt
Now - https://www.nowdating.io/
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2018-05-1704 minProduct Management DailyMay 16th, 2018 - Product Management DailySenate vote to keep Net Neutrality
What is Self-Awareness and Why You Should Care - https://www.mindtheproduct.com/2018/05/self-awareness-care/
App of the Day - MindNode.com
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2018-05-1704 minProduct Management DailyMay 14th - Product Management DailyEverlast Notebooks - https://getrocketbook.com/products/everlast-rocketbook?ref=producthunt&utm_source=ProductHunt&utm_medium=Ad&utm_campaign=Everlast24hr&variant=31416131534
RankTutorials - https://www.ranktutorials.com/?ref=producthunt
My Sudo - https://mysudo.com/
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2018-05-1406 minProduct Management DailyMay 10th, 2018 - Product Management DailyGoogle’s software design is having a reformation: https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/10/17339230/google-material-design-theme-update-new-tools-matias-duarte & https://medium.com/because-people/prescriptions-principles-9db78bef2780
Google Duplex: https://ai.googleblog.com/2018/05/duplex-ai-system-for-natural-conversation.html
Android P & "Digital Wellbeing:” https://blog.google/products/android/android-p/
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2018-05-1104 min