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#jobs-and-talent - February 02, 2026 at 04:09 PM
any recs <@U099F084LRY> <@U07L0TR0XDF> @Romiel Clarke?
#general-chat - February 02, 2026 at 04:08 PM
Nice <@U07TS08A8UW>! What systems are you putting in place this year?
#ai-dtc - February 02, 2026 at 04:05 PM
Curious what you mean by “fun & meaningful” - what are you hoping to build @Ankit Minocha
#podcast-limited-supply - January 29, 2026 at 08:15 PM
Hey @channel | Limited Supply — Season 15, Episode 4 | How Brands Are Building Better Teams
Featuring: Ian Mayers (Founder + CEO, Oceans)
🎧 Listen now:
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Everyone knows how to hire people who do the work. | Very few know how to hire people who actually own it. | Most teams don’t fail because of strategy. | They fail because ownership is missing.
In this episode, @Nik Sharma sits down with Ian Mayers of Oceans to break down how high-skill offshoring actually works, and why the best global hires should be treated like co-pilots, not task-doers.
This isn’t a surface-level conversation about outsourcing.
It’s a practical breakdown of how modern teams scale leverage without burning culture, quality, or momentum.
• What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
◦ Why most offshore teams churn every six months
▪︎ It’s rarely about talent. Ian explains the structural mistakes that cause constant turnover — and how to avoid them.
◦ How to build real culture across borders
▪︎ Culture isn’t about proximity. It’s about ownership, expectations, and trust — even across time zones.
◦ The difference between people who do the work vs. people who own it
▪︎ Same skills. Completely different outcomes. This distinction changes how you hire, manage, and scale.
◦ Why reading and writing matter more than perfect English
▪︎ Clear thinking beats fluent speaking. Especially in async, global teams.
◦ Why offshore talent + AI is one of the biggest leverage points in modern business
▪︎ Used correctly, this combo isn’t cost-saving — it’s compounding advantage.
Who This Episode Is For
• If you’re:
◦ Scaling with a lean team
◦ Hiring globally (or thinking about it)
◦ Frustrated with churn and lack of ownership
◦ Trying to build real leverage, not just headcount
This episode will change how you think about building teams.
👇 Drop your biggest takeaway in the thread
#general-chat - January 28, 2026 at 06:10 PM
Hey eveyone! Check your inbox for the gift cards!
Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts - seriously appreciate it.
<@U082642SSSH> <@U099QNB1F0T> @Nick Tollison <@U083CANHB7A> <@U0A1F9F9QTC> <@U09QG26TKEW> <@U07QZ0XUN2K> @Zach Fried <@U08GA578WCD> @Safia M. @Ronak Patel @Sean Agatep @Aaryn <@U082G82HU1J> @Mordechai Nir @Sagar Kumar @Natalie Bowman
If you don’t see it, let me know and we’ll make sure it gets sorted!
#marketing-seo-affiliates - January 28, 2026 at 05:58 PM
@Ben Cogan moving this to <#C05SDNDMCLW>
#general-chat - January 28, 2026 at 05:57 PM
@Danny K Moving this to <#C06N26FQT09>
#general-chat - January 28, 2026 at 05:56 PM
Hey eveyone! Check your inbox for the $5 UberEats gift card!
Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts - seriously appreciate it.
<@U082642SSSH> <@U099QNB1F0T> @Nick Tollison <@U083CANHB7A> <@U0A1F9F9QTC> <@U09QG26TKEW> <@U07QZ0XUN2K> @Zach Fried <@U08GA578WCD> @Safia M. @Ronak Patel @Sean Agatep @Aaryn <@U082G82HU1J> @Mordechai Nir @Sagar Kumar @Natalie Bowman
If you don’t see it, let me know and we’ll make sure it gets sorted!
#jobs-and-talent - January 28, 2026 at 05:49 PM
Awesome, <@U099F084LRY>! Can you fill out the screening form first so we have all the details on file?
#ai-dtc - January 28, 2026 at 05:47 PM
How is it so far @Matt Parkin?
#jobs-and-talent - January 28, 2026 at 04:04 PM
<@U099F084LRY> @Bryn Hassan <@U07L0TR0XDF> know anyone who might be interested?
#ai-dtc - January 28, 2026 at 03:27 PM
<@U081DD974EA> <@U099F084LRY> @Safia M. <@U087GCRU6SW>
#ai-dtc - January 28, 2026 at 03:20 PM
#ops-finance-funding - January 28, 2026 at 03:19 PM
@Elliott Davidson @Matt Hertz - ThirdPerson.co @Frank got any recs?
#ops-finance-funding - January 28, 2026 at 03:15 PM
#marketing-paid - January 27, 2026 at 03:03 PM
<@U09QG26TKEW> @Theo van Wyk <@U09KB376KV3> @Charles Tichenor IV @Kris Watts
#marketing-paid - January 27, 2026 at 03:02 PM
@Chrissy Smith @Joe Cornfield @Joe Cornfield @Nick Lawson <@U07MER2Q2P3> <@U0987FP6KPB> @Tamir Vakil <@U07K8Q78HJQ> @Stephen Racano @Wouter Akika <@U0A8GJ4AJ7Q> <@U07UW4ND0Q0> @Kent Wilson @Jay Bargayo @Jeremy <@U099QNB1F0T> @Paul Zalewski @Jake Singer <@U0A8VNKSXDF> <@U0A8GEZ870V> @Alyssa Wee @Claire Mahon has anyone tried this?
#marketing-creatives-lp - January 27, 2026 at 02:53 PM
Curious to hear from @Katie Horgan @Taylor Torro @Ariana P. @Brian Bauersfeld <@U08B6KNEDHC> <@U09B1D1S5PW> @Juan Rodriguez <@U09LCG13529> @Max Kolegue <@U0817P7A3GC> <@U0861FYN7M0> @Sambhav Chadha @Tobi Chapman <@U09D6HLSW6S> @Jordan Kilgour @Jared Holstad
#general-chat - January 27, 2026 at 02:28 PM
Yep 💯 @Patrik Uhrin happy to intro you to the Refunnel team if you want a quick demo
#marketing-paid - January 26, 2026 at 01:31 PM
Looping in @Bryn Hassan @Theo van Wyk <@U09KB376KV3> @Charles Tichenor IV @Kris Watts <@U08C235FRRN> @Andres Alla <@U08PLAWQ2D9>
#marketing-paid - January 26, 2026 at 01:02 PM
Awesome, thanks for testing it out @Theo van Wyk! Can’t wait to hear how it turns out!
#marketing-paid - January 22, 2026 at 04:14 PM
Let's hear from @Fergal Dinan @Theo van Wyk @Nativ Yanko @Simonas @Ricky Gilbert @Nick Selman <@U09KB376KV3> @Charles Tichenor IV!
#marketing-paid - January 22, 2026 at 04:13 PM
<@U07L0TR0XDF> @Romiel Clarke @Anthony @Theo van Wyk @Nativ Yanko @Simonas @Jarrod Sanders curious if anyone has tried this
#podcast-limited-supply - January 22, 2026 at 03:25 PM
Hey @channel 👋
Limited Supply — Season 15, Episode 3 | How To Actually Think About Branding
Featuring: John Scheer (Founder, Herman-Scheer)
🎧 Listen now: | |
Everyone thinks branding is about logos, colors, and a shiny new website.
Swap the font. Update the palette. Ship the rebrand.
And somehow… nothing really changes.
Because branding isn’t design.
It’s clarity.
In this episode, @Nik Sharma sits down with John Scheer to break down what branding actually is, and why skipping the hard thinking early almost always leads to expensive mistakes later. This isn’t theory or brand fluff.
It’s a practical breakdown of how real brands get positioned, scaled, and fixed.
• What You’ll Learn in This Episode
◦ Why branding and business strategy are inseparable
▪︎ Brand isn’t something you layer on later. John explains how brand decisions directly shape pricing, growth paths, and operational focus — whether you realize it or not.
◦ The compounding effect of early positioning decisions
▪︎ Small choices early feel harmless. Years later, they’re the reason teams are stuck, confused, or constantly pivoting. John breaks down how positioning compounds over time.
◦ Brand positioning vs. product positioning (and why most teams mix them up)
▪︎ Why people buy this product vs. why they believe in this company. Understanding the difference is critical — and missing it creates friction everywhere.
◦ Why skipping foundational brand work always gets expensive
▪︎ What “we’ll fix it later” really costs. And how brands end up paying 10× more to undo decisions they rushed early on.
◦ How to build a brand people actually want to buy into
▪︎ Not just awareness. Not just aesthetics. But belief, trust, and long-term pull.
• Who This Episode Is For
◦ If you’re:
▪︎ Building a brand from scratch
▪︎ Scaling and starting to feel brand friction
▪︎ Repositioning after growth
▪︎ Or trying to fix something that “looks fine” but doesn’t convert
This episode will change how you think about branding.
#general-chat - January 21, 2026 at 11:52 PM
working on it @Natalie Bowman lol
#marketing-creatives-lp - January 21, 2026 at 06:03 PM
Quick check @Mike K @Nick Selman, did you get this figured out or want some extra help?
#marketing-creatives-lp - January 21, 2026 at 06:01 PM
Perfect, glad you’ve got it covered!
#ai-dtc - January 21, 2026 at 05:59 PM
Awesome - once you try it, drop your takes here!
#marketing-seo-affiliates - January 20, 2026 at 06:12 PM
<@U087GCRU6SW> <@U081DD974EA> <@U09MWNCA4NA> got any recs?
#marketing-paid - January 20, 2026 at 06:07 PM
Sharing this on the <#C05SDNDMCLW|> channel for visibility. Looping in @Fergal Dinan @Theo van Wyk @Nativ Yanko @Simonas @Jarrod Sanders @Ricky Gilbert @Nick Selman have you looked into this?
#ai-dtc - January 20, 2026 at 05:35 PM
Echoing this here
#marketing-paid - January 20, 2026 at 05:35 PM
@Fergal Dinan <@U09QG26TKEW> @Zac Kyle got any recs?
#marketing-creatives-lp - January 20, 2026 at 05:32 PM
Good question @Lisa Li! Sending this over to the <#C05SDNDMCLW|> channel for more visibility
#ai-dtc - January 20, 2026 at 05:30 PM
Looping in @Romiel Clarke <@U099F084LRY> <@U07L0TR0XDF> @Aditya Singh <@U08C235FRRN>
#marketing-creatives-lp - January 20, 2026 at 05:29 PM
<@U07TS08A8UW> @Kevin Miguet @Theo van Wyk @Nick Selman @Tim Masek might be able to help or know someone who can!
#marketing-creatives-lp - January 20, 2026 at 05:23 PM
Sharing this with a few folks who could be relevant <@U099F084LRY>, <@U07L0TR0XDF> @Romiel Clarke, @Tim Masek via
#general-chat - January 20, 2026 at 04:56 PM
Hey @Viktor Thestrup! You all set on this or still open to intros?
#ai-dtc - January 20, 2026 at 04:49 PM
Looping in @Romiel Clarke <@U099F084LRY> <@U07L0TR0XDF> @Aditya Singh <@U08C235FRRN> - Do you have any recs? What do you use?
#marketing-paid - January 16, 2026 at 03:28 PM
Looping in <@U099QNB1F0T> @Merrick Lozano <@U086STT605R> @Ricky Gilbert <@U08ETGRQQ82> @Jay Bargayo
#introduce-yourself - January 16, 2026 at 03:24 PM
Welcome <@U0A8KG904UF>! You should meet @anneliese Niebauer who runs a pickleball dating app. Feels like there could be some fun overlap there. I’ll let you two connect
#general-chat - January 16, 2026 at 03:20 PM
Got any advice? <@U09D6HLSW6S> @Jordan Kilgour <@U09LPCA1FM4> @Tony Zheng <@U0A2AMMALGY> @Oli Mabane @Lisa Li @Jarrod Sanders @Kyle
#podcast-limited-supply - January 15, 2026 at 10:30 PM
🎙️ @channel NEW EPISODE: The Right Way to Work With Influencers | S15-E2
Most brands say they want to work with creators… but most still get it wrong.
In this episode, @Nik Sharma sits down with Ben Soffer (Founder, Spritz Society) to break down what real creator marketing looks like, and why creators aren’t just distribution, but long-term growth partners when brands know how to work with them.
🎧 Listen here:
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👇 What they dive into:
• Why influencer marketing breaks❌
◦ Treating creators like paid ads instead of people
◦ Over-controlled briefs that kill authenticity
◦ Chasing likes instead of impact
• Creators ≠ distribution🤝
◦ Creators as community builders, not megaphones
◦ How trust transfers from creator → brand
◦ Creators as cultural translators
• How partnerships evolve as brands scale📈
◦ Early-stage vs. scaled creator strategies
◦ When one-off posts stop working
◦ Why long-term relationships outperform campaigns
• Gifting, PR & seeding (what actually works)🎁
◦ Why gifting without context often backfires
◦ PR blasts vs. intentional creator seeding
◦ Relationship-first outreach that creates real advocacy
• Micro vs. macro creators📊
◦ When smaller creators outperform big names
◦ Matching creator size to business goals
◦ Depth of trust vs. raw reach
• Metrics that matter📉
◦ Why saves, shares, and sends beat likes
◦ Measuring intent, not vanity
◦ Using qualitative feedback to guide strategy
👉 If you’re running influencer or creator programs, this one’s worth your time.
💬 Thread question:
What’s one creator partnership that actually worked for you, and why?
#ops-inventory - January 15, 2026 at 05:25 PM
Looping in @Jared Mortensen @Matt Parkin @Matt Hertz - ThirdPerson.co @Elliott Davidson <@U0817P7A3GC>
#general-chat - January 15, 2026 at 05:10 PM
<@U082642SSSH> <@U099QNB1F0T> @Nick Tollison @Nick Selman @Douglas Giampapa @Fred McKinnon @Fred McKinnon <@U083CANHB7A> <@U0A1F9F9QTC> @Hannah Stephens <@U09QG26TKEW> <@U07QZ0XUN2K> @Oli Mabane @Zach Fried @Zach Fried @Zach Bingham
#general-chat - January 15, 2026 at 04:44 PM
If you’ve ever had thoughts on the podcast or content direction, this is your moment! Tagging a few people whose feedback would be gold <@U08GA578WCD> @Danika Charity @Aaryn @Ahmed Naga <@U08CJ0D3GJD> @Ronak Patel <@U07LF4NE5ME> <@U09AF9CLVD0> @Ben Fisher <@U07PU00EETF> @Borys Skowron @Christy Brown @Cristina Lopez <@U08DBA57495> @Deed Ziegler @Deepak Khanna @Jai Patel @Jordan Kilgour <@U07H652D8K1> @Joel Jackson @Georgie P @Jackson Gray @Jennifer Yoder @Andres Alla <@U087CT353DF> @Amy Vale <@U09AF9CLVD0> @Alex Schinasi @Alan Huynh <@U08F65HUJBB> <@U08MG2JMEPP> @Sean Agatep @Brad Baxter <@U07PU00EETF> <@U097DLKH8RM> @Jordan McKinley <@U097C4YNU07> @Kyle @Mordechai Nir @Nadge Edmond @Parth Patel <@U07VBQLMKL3> @Sagar Kumar @Safia M. @Satya Moolani @Tennille Teague @Tyler Phillips
#jobs-and-talent - January 14, 2026 at 03:38 PM
@Dan Dashnaw <@U089H7V39J8> anyone you know who might be a good fit?
#marketing-cx-cs-retention - January 14, 2026 at 03:34 PM
@Tobi Chapman 💯
#general-chat - January 14, 2026 at 03:32 PM
@Ben Fisher @Kishan Patel @Kris Watts @Deb Mukherjee got any recs?
#ops-inventory - January 13, 2026 at 05:04 PM
@Deb Mukherjee <@U0817P7A3GC> @Matt Hertz - ThirdPerson.co got any recs?