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Reid Hoffman: LinkedIn Co-Founder on Building and Scaling Massively Valuable Companies Fast | Entrepreneurship | E332 51:40

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Despite having a strong product idea, Reid Hoffman’s first startup collapsed, forcing him to return investors’ capital. This tough experience reshaped his approach to entrepreneurship. By embracing failure, iterating quickly, and adapting relentlessly, he went on to become a leader at PayPal and later, the co-founder of LinkedIn. In this episode, Reid shares the concept of blitzscaling, which prioritizes speed over perfection, smart strategies for taking risks, and insights on achieving rapid market dominance. In this episode, Hala and Reid will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:32) Building Impact-Driven Businesses (02:56) Why We Need More Entrepreneurs (04:31) The Vision Behind LinkedIn’s Success (06:43) Lessons from a Failed Startup (09:26) Making Quick, Intense Decisions at PayPal (12:39) Blitzscaling: Prioritizing Speed Over Efficiency (18:10) Maintaining Company Culture While Scaling (21:20) The Power of Early Market Dominance (25:01) The Five Stages of Company Growth (28:54) Strategies for Taking Intelligent Risks (31:44) Why Product Perfection Delays Success (33:25) Pivoting Early to Seize New Opportunities (36:18) Entrepreneurship as a Team Sport Reid Hoffman is an entrepreneur, investor, partner at Greylock, and co-founder of LinkedIn and Inflection AI. He was an executive at PayPal and a founding investor in several companies, including OpenAI. Reid actively supports various non-profits and has received numerous accolades, including an honorary CBE from the Queen of England and the Salute to Greatness Award from the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for his philanthropic efforts. Resources Mentioned: Reid’s Book, Blitzscaling: The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies : amzn.to/4jnQkfQ Sponsored By: OpenPhone - Get 20% off 6 months at openphone.com/PROFITING Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to rocketmoney.com/profiting Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting RobinHood - Receive your 3% boost on annual IRA contributions, sign up at robinhood.com/gold Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new All Show Keywords: Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship podcast, Business, Business podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal development, Starting a business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side hustle, Startup, mental health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth mindset. Career, Success, Entrepreneurship, Productivity, Careers, Startup, Entrepreneurs, Business Ideas, Growth Hacks, Career Development, Money Management, Opportunities, Professionals, Workplace, Career podcast, Entrepreneurship podcast…

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Design Life is a podcast about design and side projects for motivated creators. It was born after your hosts, two serial side project addicts, saw a gap in the podcast market for a conversational show about design and the issues young creatives face, that was hosted by two females. This show aims to tackle the big issues designers face like getting paid, overcoming a creative block or managing time, to name a few. We want to open up discussion about things we wish we heard people talk about when we were studying, and we want to chat to you about the joys and the frustrations of working in the tech industry by day, and on our passion projects in the rest of our waking hours. We hope that by doing so, Design Life will give you a dose of motivation or inspiration when you need it.

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308: Making the jump from mid to senior 27:18

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This episode is sponsored by Mobbin , which is the largest design reference library for mobile and web, offering practical inspiration from real apps that address diverse design challenges. Don’t forget to mention Design Life when you register at Mobbin! Femke and Charli explore the transition from mid-level to senior roles and touch upon the changes in responsibilities. They delve into practical tactics for boosting confidence and understanding workload expectations, as well as strategies to help listeners feel more secure in their new positions. Femke and Charli also give advice on embracing new opportunities while managing feelings of impostor syndrome. Timestamps: 0:48 Episode begins 2:01 Mobbin sponsorship 3:54 Transitioning from mid to senior: How did responsibilities change? Was it a significant shift? 12:01 Tactics to boost confidence and support in your new role—understanding expected responsibilities and seeking peer insights. 15:08 Is this level of responsibility common for senior roles? Insights on expected workload. 21:11 Additional strategies for listeners to gain confidence in their new role. 24:26 Advice for embracing new opportunities versus dealing with impostor syndrome. Links: A huge shoutout to our sponsor for this episode, Mobbin! Make sure to check them out Femke's new community Femke’s course “Product strategy for designers” Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at hello@designlife.fm…

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307: Will AI take your design job? (Hot takes from later adopters) 30:20

約 15 日前30:20

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306: Building a team for your side projects 31:11

約 29 日前31:11

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This episode is sponsored by Mobbin , which is the largest design reference library for mobile and web, offering practical inspiration from real apps that address diverse design challenges. Don’t forget to mention Design Life when you register at Mobbin! Femke and Charl share their insights gained from their experiences with outsourcing for their side projects. They discuss the strategies they employed to find the right talent. Charli elaborates on potential hires she would consider for her upcoming business and outlines the tasks she would prioritize for outsourcing. Femke discusses the roles she is contemplating for outsourcing to expand her team, as well as the current tasks she is delegating. Finally, they delve into the costs associated with outsourcing. Timestamps: 0:45 Episode intro 1:49 Mobbin sponsorship 3:11 What has been your journey in hiring people to assist with your side projects, and where did you begin? 10:26 What steps have you taken to find the right talent, and what advice would you offer to others? 14:51 If Charli were to return to her side projects, who would she choose to hire, and what tasks would she prioritize for outsourcing? 22:14 What would be your next hire for Charli’s upcoming business? 23:25 Have you received career coaching? Follow Badass Empires with Rosie on instagram 24:17 Are there any roles Femke is considering outsourcing to expand her team, and are there current tasks she is thinking about delegating? 27:19 What are the costs associated with outsourcing? Links: A huge shoutout to our sponsor for this episode, Mobbin! Make sure to check them out Femke's new community Femke’s course “Product strategy for designers” Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at hello@designlife.fm…

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305: If we started our side projects all over again... 31:08

6 weeks前31:08

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This episode is sponsored by Mobbin , which is the largest design reference library for mobile and web, offering practical inspiration from real apps that address diverse design challenges. Don’t forget to mention Design Life when you register at Mobbin! In this episode, Femke and Charli discuss the evolution of their side projects and reflect on what they’ve learned and how they would approach them differently if they were to start over. Femke and Charli share their personal side project journeys and discuss if side projects should be treated as passion projects or potential income sources. They also explore the value of different content formats, such as short-form versus long-form content, the effective leveraging of sponsorships and alternative revenue streams, and which platforms to use for posting. Episode timestamps: 0:54 Episode start 01:37 Mobbin Sponsorship 05:52 What was your first side project? 9:16 Should you approach your side project as a money-making venture from day one, or is it better to treat it as a personal passion project? 14:04 How Femke went from blogging to where she is at now. 15:27 Charli's side gigs 16:19 How does Charli approach sponsorships in her work? 19:00 What are some other methods for generating income aside from sponsorships? 20:44 With the knowledge we have now, what steps would we take first when starting our side projects? 22:34 Is short-form content truly valuable? Do audiences form attachments to short-form creators compared to those who produce long-form content? Femke and Charli share their perspectives on different formats Links: A huge shoutout to our sponsor for this episode, Mobbin ! Make sure to check them out Femke's new community Femke’s course “Product strategy for designers” Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at hello@designlife.fm…

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304: Setting our goals and intentions for 2025 36:08

13 weeks前36:08

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303: Changes in the design industry (specialists vs generalists?) 29:23

15 weeks前29:23

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This episode is sponsored by Playbook , which is a collaborative platform for creatives to store, organize, and share their work. It features AI-powered search and integrates seamlessly with design tools, making it a great space to manage all your files and projects. Join the "30 Days of 30 Projects" Challenge with Playbook to elevate your creative skills and unlock your full potential! Femke and Charli engage in a conversation about the advantages of being a generalist versus a specialist, explore the various types of skill sets needed to future-proof your career, and discuss whether incorporating AI into your skill set is essential. Timestamps: 0:53 - Episode Begins 1:43 - Playbook Sponsorship 3:16 - Catching Up 5:12 - What are the current expectations for skill sets in the design market? 10:04 - As a designer, how do you feel about the trend of companies prioritizing shipping over pixel-perfect craftsmanship? Why do some companies address skill gaps by hiring specialists as freelancers? 19:38 - What's your stance on specializing versus being a generalist? What changes have you made in your approach recently? 20:43 - What constitutes reasonable expectations for a generalist? Is it about specific skills or broader responsibilities? What is a "V-shaped skill set"? 22:43 - How do you view the role of AI in future-proofing your career? 26:26 - Any advice on how to effectively broaden your skill set? Big thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Playbook ! Be sure to check them out and see how they can elevate your workflow Femke’s course “Product strategy for designers” Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at hello@designlife.fm…

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302: Design maturity and culture in a company (and how to influence it) 27:57

17 weeks前27:57

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301: Learning management skills as a design manager 30:13

19 weeks前30:13

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This episode is sponsored by Playbook , which is a collaborative platform for creatives to store, organize, and share their work. It features AI-powered search and integrates seamlessly with design tools, making it a great space to manage all your files and projects. Join the "30 Days of 30 Projects" Challenge with Playbook to elevate your creative skills and unlock your full potential! In this episode, Femke and Charli delve into the journey of transitioning from an individual contributor to a design manager, including distinct responsibilities and skills required for effective management in the creative industry. They talk about their training experiences, essential books, and learning opportunities that contribute to the development of successful management careers. Timestamps: 0:34 - Intro 01:16 - Catch-Up 03:31 - Playbook sponsorship 04:52 - Training for Management Skills 06:38 - Charli's Current Management Training at Kit 08:24 - Femke’s Training Overview 16:15 - Book Recommendations The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You by Julie Zhuo Radical Candor by Kim Scott The Manager's Path by Camille Fournier 19:23 - At what point of your career did you get the coach? 21:08 - How to balance the relationship between external coaching and internal management? 23:37 - Did you have a chance to coach others in management? 25:16 - Is there anything Charli would like to pursue in management training, specifically in design leadership? Big thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Playbook ! Be sure to check them out and see how they can elevate your workflow Femke’s course “Product strategy for designers” Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at hello@designlife.fm…

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300: Live Q&A - Answering Your Top Design Questions on Air 43:07

22 weeks前43:07

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This episode is sponsored by Playbook , which is a collaborative platform for creatives to store, organize, and share their work. It features AI-powered search and integrates seamlessly with design tools, making it a great space to manage all your files and projects. Join the "30 Days of 30 Projects" Challenge with Playbook to elevate your creative skills and unlock your full potential! In this live Q&A session, Femke and Charli dive into key topics for designers, including staying relevant in the industry, navigating stakeholder misalignment, making career moves, and the challenges and rewards of building a design culture as a founding designer. 0:38 Episode start and catch up 04:39 Playbook sponsorship 06:43 Q1: How do you stay cool and relevant for 9 years in the design industry? 08:30 Q2: When stakeholders are misaligned in product leadership, should a designer check in with the project manager to ensure alignment at the team level? Should designers step beyond the technical scope of their role to address misalignment? 13:22 Q3: What does it feel like to be a founding designer and how can you create a design culture? 15:48 Q4: How do you start a new role after ending on a low note at a previous company? 18:04 Q5: What’s the difference between a visual designer and a UI designer? 22:20 Q6: What were your sources of inspiration for shaping the new creative direction for Kit? 24:04 Follow up on the founding designer question 25:17 Q7: How do you view the current job market? Is it important to base career moves on company name recognition, or should you prioritize skills and experience over past employers? 30:08 Q8: How can you make your growth plan more actionable and trackable, especially when discussing career progression with your manager? 33:40 Q9: What advice do you have for someone hiring and leading a design team for the first time? 38:38 Q10: What are the main lessons you’ve learned from doing the podcast and sharing your career journey? Has the podcast contributed to your design thinking and overall creative self-development? Big thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Playbook ! Be sure to check them out and see how they can elevate your workflow Femke’s course “Product strategy for designers” Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at hello@designlife.fm ‍…

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299: How to get better at collaborating with cross-functional partners 30:13

24 weeks前30:13

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This episode is sponsored by Playbook , which is a collaborative platform for creatives to store, organize, and share their work. It features AI-powered search and integrates seamlessly with design tools, making it a great space to manage all your files and projects. Join the "30 Days of 30 Projects" Challenge with Playbook to elevate your creative skills and unlock your full potential! Charli and Femke explore the challenges and best practices in cross-functional collaboration, including navigating role overlaps, planning for future initiatives, understanding how other teams work, leading effective meetings, and how cross-functional feedback fits into performance reviews. Timestamps: 0:33 Episode introduction 1:20 Playbook sponsorship 3:36 Cross-functional collaboration: who are your daily collaborators, and what roles do they play in your projects? 5:37 Navigating overlapping responsibilities: how to understand roles across disciplines 7:34 Charlie’s planning for 2025 13:38 Successful cross-functional partnerships: key elements for building strong relationships 17:06 Building context on other teams: how to start understanding their roles and processes 20:33 Approaching cross-functional meetings 24:22 The role of cross-functional feedback in performance reviews: is it valued differently than feedback from your own discipline? 27:24 Homework for listeners 28:12 Special live event announcement Links: Big thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Playbook ! Be sure to check them out and see how they can elevate your workflow Sign up for Charli and Femke's live event on November 1st at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm CET Femke’s course “Product strategy for designers” Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at hello@designlife.fm…

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298: Behind the scenes of launching ConvertKit's rebrand to Kit 27:36

26 weeks前27:36

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Femke and Charli dive into the experience of rebranding ConvertKit into Kit . Charli shares a behind-the-scenes look at launch day and the rebranding process, including what didn’t make it into the final launch but is on the roadmap, as well as key lessons learned and what could have been done differently. Timestamps: 0:33 - Intro & Life Update 3:32 - How did it feel when the rebrand was finally complete? 5:26 - What was the public’s reaction? Walk us through the launch day—how did it unfold? 9:33 - Reflecting on the yoga retreat... 13:06 - How did the collaborating agency contribute to the launch? Or was it the Kit team handling the rollout? 18:57 - Can you share the process behind the rebrand and the driving initiative? 21:37 - What didn’t make it into this launch but is on the to-do list? 22:00 - Lessons learned—what would you have done differently throughout the process? Show links: Femke’s course “Product strategy for designers” Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at hello@designlife.fm…

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297: What it's really like to go on parental leave as a designer 27:16

28 weeks前27:16

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Femke shares her experience navigating the challenges of parental leave, including her decision to take extended time off supported by her employer and Canadian government benefits. She reflects on the challenges of staying connected with the design industry while on parental leave and the potential motivations for returning to work earlier than planned. Femke also discusses how her perspective on work-life balance has evolved over time as she adjusts to her new routine. Timestamps: 01:42 - Life updates from Charli and Femke 05:16 - Deciding how much time to take off and Canadian parental leave benefits 08:06 - Would you consider returning to work earlier than planned? 09:34 - Employer reactions and typical leave duration at Femke's workplace 12:41 - How Femke arranged her 18-month long maternity leave and differences in parental leave across countries 15:56 - Reflections on being out of work for an extended period 18:27 - Adjusting to maternity leave and staying disconnected from work 20:18 - Staying updated on the design industry while on leave Links: Femke’s course “Product strategy for designers” Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at hello@designlife.fm…

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296: How to land a promotion 29:58

31 weeks前29:58

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Charli and Femke talk about Charli’s recent promotion and how she approached this process. They explore the importance of taking ownership of your professional growth, including how proactively seeking feedback and showing initiative can help advance your career. They also cover important questions like when to bring up a promotion, what the promotion process entails, and how tools like a promotion matrix and self-evaluation can help you in that process. Femke shares her past experiences with promotions, addressing the challenges of unmet expectations and what happens when someone believes they deserve a promotion but receives feedback suggesting otherwise. The episode gives advice on how to ask for a promotion, especially when you’re unsure, and how to use feedback to guide your approach. Timestamps: 01:00 – Charli’s update 01:52 – Femke’s update 03:36 – Overview of Charli’s promotion 05:34 – Taking ownership of your promotion 07:40 – When to bring up a promotion 08:44 – The promotion process 16:05 – Do you have to meet every criteria? 18:16 – Femke’s promotion experiences 24:24 – What if someone expects a promotion but their performance feedback suggests otherwise? 26:30 – How to approach the conversation when you’re unsure about your chances for promotion Show Links: Femke’s course “Product strategy for designers” Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at hello@designlife.fm…

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295: The perks and pitfalls of working with a freelancer 30:03

33 weeks前30:03

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Charli and Femke dive into their experiences working with freelancers and agencies in their side projects and day jobs. Charli shares the decision-making process behind choosing an agency for a recent rebrand at Convert Kit, the challenges they encountered, and how involved they were in the collaboration. The hosts also offer practical advice for anyone deciding whether to keep a project in-house or outsource it to freelancers or agencies. Show Timestamps: 0:46 - Episode introduction 1:38 - Charli’s update 3:04 - Femke’s update 5:04 - Femke and Charli share their experiences working with freelancers and agencies in side projects and day jobs. 8:26 - Why did you choose an agency for the rebrand Instead of a freelancer? 10:56 - How did you select the right agency? 12:38 - What did the collaboration with the agency look like? 15:13 - Charli’s role and responsibility in the project 16:05 - Femke and Charli discuss the challenges they faced when working with agencies and freelancers. 17:59 - Freelancers and Initiative: what’s been your experience? How much direction do freelancers need? 20:38 - What are the best ways to work with an agency? 27:03 - Tips for deciding between outsourcing and in-house projects Show Links: Femke’s course “Product strategy for designers” Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at hello@designlife.fm…

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294: Behind the scenes of a company rebrand 30:37

37 weeks前30:37

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Femke and Charli dive into the exciting world of rebranding Convert Kit. We explore the origins of the rebrand, discussing whether it began with a name change or a complete repositioning. Charli explains why they decided to make the rebranding process public instead of opting for a big splashy launch. Given the scale of the project, we delve into the various roles and responsibilities that are crucial for the rebrand’s success. Charli shares surprising challenges they've encountered so far, as well as the reception from customers and the public. We delve into how the rebrand will affect the product itself. Lastly, Charli shares the surprising relationship between rebranding and burnout, and gives an update on where Convert Kit stands now. Timestamps: 01:55 Femke updates on her upcoming course cohort. 06:39 Charli discusses the "Convert Kit" rebranding journey. 08:47 How did the rebrand start? Did it begin with the name change or a complete repositioning of the brand? 13:12 Why did you choose to do the rebranding publicly this time instead of a big launch? 14:48 This is a massive project. What's Charli’s role in the rebrand? 16:28 How does Charli keep the team energized and informed during the rebranding? 17:19 What has surprised so far? Any unexpected challenges? 19:21 How have customers and the public received the rebrand? 21:13 What are Femke's thoughts on the rebrand? 22:50 How will the rebrand affect the product? Will there be new names or different positioning of the products inside “Convert Kit”? 24:16 Will we see the rebranding process from “Convert Kit” itself or through Charli’s channels? 26:06 Rebranding vs burnout: surprising insights. 28:33 Where is Convert Kit at right now? Links: Femke’s course “Product strategy for designers” Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at hello@designlife.fm ‍…