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James Rose is the co-founder of Content Snare.

With wit and wisdom, he shares the joys of developing a product that resonates with a market one never anticipated, emphasising the critical role of customer feedback and the importance of adaptability in business growth.

Our chat with James takes a dive into the essentials of bootstrapping a startup and navigating the complexities of global team dynamics.

Learn how Content Snare's origins in a software development agency provided the springboard for a self-funded enterprise, and how hiring the right attitude has propelled their team forward.

James discusses the significance of test projects in the hiring process and underscores the effectiveness of asynchronous communication in managing a distributed team.

Closing the loop, we explore the link between intense work and essential downtime that startup life demands.

You can connect with James on LinkedIn and check out Content Snare.

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We all need time in nature to restore and renew. To find insight and creativity, to set big life goals and just to get away and restore our bodies to their factory settings.

Escape the relentless march of the clock and find solace in the wilderness with Chris Grant and Charlie Crisp from Unyoked.

This episode is the essence of a business literally born in the wild and the profound peace it promises to those entangled in the modern world. My own respite within an Unyoked cabin was so incredibly restorative and in this episode I learn all about the origin and ethos of Unyoked.

The founders' footsteps echo with lessons on the healing touch of nature and the challenging ascent of scaling a startup, offering insights into creating a venture that is as nurturing to the human spirit as it is successful in the marketplace.

Chris and Charlie speak of cabins under the stars and the symbiosis of sustainability and comfort that defines the Unyoked experience. Leaving with a heart full of starlight and a mind clear like the forest air, I extend an invitation to all of you to step into the Unyoked universe— an essential reset for the soul.

Find out all about Unyoked here.

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When entrepreneurial fervor meets an insatiable urge to shake up the norm, you get the captivating story of Aaron Ward.

Our exchange with the Ask Nicely co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer is less of a conventional interview and more of a masterclass in turning the kernel of an idea into a global phenomenon. As we unfurl Aaron's narrative, you'll be privy to the raw, unvarnished truths of startup life — from weathering financial pressure to the thrill of winning the first big client catch by delivering on a promise before a product integration existed.

But it's not all business tactics and growth strategies; we also delve into how incorporating Maori cultural values into Ask Nicely's ethos has resonated with customers worldwide.

His conviction in embracing the 'madness' of entrepreneurship is encouraging for fellow founders to cherish the unpredictable journey that is building a business.

You can connect with Aaron on LinkedIn and be sure to check out AskNicely.