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.

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Show Notes:

Robert Rouse (twitter github)

00:35 – Robert Rouse Introduction

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• Software Developer at CrankApps
• St. Louis, Missouri

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00:43 – Management of Remote Teams Experience

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• Diversity and Cultural Differences
• Holidays and Religion
• Resumes

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04:57 – Communication & Outsourcing

08:20 – Hiring

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• Word of Mouth Recommendations
• Craigslist
• Tests/Tasks

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10:23 – Career Evolution

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• Contracting Remotely

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11:54 – Lessons Learned

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• Effective Communication

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13:06 – CrankApps

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• Team Layout: U.S. & Canada

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15:16 – Daily Routine

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• Campfire
• Skype
• Google+ Hangouts

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16:55 – Remote Setup & Work/Life Balance

22:33 – CrankApps Products

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• Kickserv
• Kickserv Conversations

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