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Good Work with Barrett Brooks

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  • Good Work is a show about what it really takes to make impact at scale. These are long-form interviews with founders, scientists, authors, adventurers, and other talented people using their careers to build a more beautiful future.
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  • Michelle Tam’s Culinary Revolution

    Michelle Tam’s Culinary Revolution
    Jul 16 2024
    Michelle Tam is the co-creator of the Saveur Award-winning food blog, Nom Nom Paleo. Together with her husband, Henry Fong, they’ve also produced a two-time Webby Award-winning cooking app, authored three New York Times bestselling cookbooks, have been nominated for a James Beard Award, and created a best-selling line of paleo spice blends. This week, Barrett talks with Michelle about her journey from pharmacist to pioneer in the Paleo community, and her transition to food and wellness. She discusses the creative process of developing cookbooks with her husband Henry Fong, their balanced approach to Paleo eating, and the foundational role of family in their business. Barrett and Michelle cover a wide range of topics including the importance of creative integrity, handling audience feedback, dealing with criticism, the impact of community, and the joys and challenges of running a food blog and app. Michelle also shares her insights on climate change, the importance of professional relationships, maintaining authenticity, and her undying passion for food which continues to drive her work and life. In this episode: [00:00] - Intro [02:43] - James Beard Award nomination [06:32] - Family and food philosophy [08:49] - The journey of Nom Nom Paleo [15:02] - Cultural reflections and family dynamics [27:45] - Career choices and immigrant influence [35:57] - Embracing playfulness in work and life [37:13] - Balancing passion and partnership [41:04] - The creative process behind cookbooks [48:21] - The impact of night shifts and discovering Paleo [52:23] - Food as medicine and personal growth [01:00:28] - Reflecting on success and personal standards [01:11:55] - Learning from trolls and thoughtful feedback [01:13:03] - Evaluating which opportunities to pursue [01:18:09] - Connecting with the food community [01:25:02] - Balancing life between two cities [01:30:45] - Designing the perfect kitchen [01:34:02] - Reflecting on personal and professional growth [01:36:57] - The importance of quality friendships [01:43:11] - The beautiful future Michelle is trying to create [01:44:38] - Who Michelle is becoming Get full show notes and links at https://GoodWorkShow.com. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@barrettabrooks.
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    1 h y 49 m
  • Andrew Farah is Creating the Future of Workspaces

    Andrew Farah is Creating the Future of Workspaces
    Jul 9 2024
    Andrew Farah is co-founder and CEO of Density Inc., where he has spent the last 10 years building real-time radar technologies for measuring how people use buildings. The company works with many in the Fortune 500, manufactures its anonymous radar systems in the United States, and has raised $227m in venture capital. Andrew lives near Golden Gate Park in San Francisco with his spouse, three daughters, and English Shepherd. This week, Barrett talks with Andrew about startup culture, building great teams, reading and contextualizing knowledge, and the essence of enthusiasm in leadership. They discuss the journey of personal and professional growth, the significance of humility in conflict, and the importance of feedback in establishing meaningful relationships and impactful businesses. In this episode: [00:00] - Intro [02:34] - "Skateboard Andrew" [07:47] - LLCs and their impact on global GDP [14:23] - Seriousness vs playfulness in Andrew's career [18:53] - The practicality of having multiple founders [22:05] - Density's three core values [26:49] - Building ambitious and humble teams [33:30] - Enthusiasm vs passion [52:30] - Reading in context [01:01:24] - How boards help you grow as a leader [01:08:07] - Building rapport with board members [01:12:34] - Evaluating and responding to feedback [01:17:41] - Handling negative feedback and the importance of conflict for growth [01:26:27] - How Andrew would design an office space starting from scratch [01:35:39] - How Density's success would change the world [01:36:52] - Who Andrew is becoming Get full show notes and links at https://GoodWorkShow.com. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@barrettabrooks.
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    1 h y 42 m
  • Nathan Barry: Everything We Learned Growing ConvertKit to $40M (and What We'd Do Differently)

    Nathan Barry: Everything We Learned Growing ConvertKit to $40M (and What We'd Do Differently)
    Jun 18 2024
    Nathan Barry is the Founder and CEO of ConvertKit. In previous careers, Nathan has been a designer, author, and blogger. After learning the power of email marketing, he gave up a successful blogging career to go all-in on ConvertKit. Outside of work, Nathan spends his time playing soccer, woodworking, and chasing after his three boys. This week, Barrett and Nathan sit down for a candid conversation about the ups and downs of building a $40M company, and what they wish they had done differently. They also dive into their strategies for growing personal brands, the power of clear roles and communication in projects, building strong team relationships, creating a supportive yet high-performance company culture, and much more. In this episode: [00:00] - Intro [04:20] - Why Barrett left ConvertKit [15:18] - Building confidence as a leader [22:59] - "We should have fired more people" [37:57] - Creating a healthy feedback culture [44:13] - Strategies for better communication [58:14] - Designing comp and benefits [01:07:46] - What we nailed on the growth side (and what we could have done differently) [01:23:10] - Lessons learned from Barrett's departure [01:36:20] - Podcasting for the long haul [01:52:16] - On brand differentiation [01:55:52] - Who Nathan is becoming Get full show notes and links at https://GoodWorkShow.com. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@barrettabrooks.
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    2 h
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