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Chad is joined by Andrew Carroll, CPA and independent CFO, to discuss how the new tax regulations will affect freelancers, small business, & solopreneurs. Also, recommended strategies for savings, retirement, and investing for entrepreneurs. CFO Andrew Quickbooks Online Gusto Andrew on Twitter Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Chad is joined by Curtis Herbert, independent app developer and creator of Slopes, to discuss balancing client and product work, the pros & cons of a seasonal app, the importance of outreach, and experimenting with non-traditional business models. Slopes Breakpoint Studio Curtis on Twitter Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Chad is joined by Max Seelemann, co-founder and lead developer of Ulysses, to discuss app-review, the complexities of multi-platform releases, initiating a full-app rewrite, and switching to a subscription pricing-model. Ulysses Writing App Sunk Cost Fallacy 'Ulysses Switches to Subscription' Blog Post Max on Twitter Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Chad is joined by Anne Halsall, co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Winnie, discussing intention in branding, assumptions about features, balancing local and remote work, and quantifying growth. Winnie Winnie on Twitter Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

The tables are flipped and Chad is interviewed by Alan Wick, at our Playbook Launch Party, on the lessons learned from starting thoughtbot, company methodology, and looking towards the challenges & opportunities of the future. thoughtbot Playbook Crossing the Chasm- Geoffrey A. Moore Geoffrey Moore on Giant Robots thoughtbot /purpose Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots! Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring today's episode!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Chad chats with Maria Parker, CEO of Cruzbike, about running your first Kickstarter, issues with scaling production, and the challenge of shifting public perceptions. Hopscotch Design Festival Cruzbike Crossing the Chasm- Geoffrey A. Moore 3000 Miles to a Cure Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots! Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring today's episode!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Chad talks with Chris Savage & Brendan Schwartz, co-founders of Wistia, about building/launching new products, hiring, and managing company identity & vision. Wistia Chris & Brendan on Giant Robots Wistiafest video marketing conference Soapbox Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring today's episode!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Chad is joined by Aleen Simms, an organizer for App Camp For Girls, to discuss the importance and logistics of their new Indiegogo Campaign. Head over to the App Camp Indiegogo via tbot.io/appcamp to have your donation matched today! App Camp for Girls Volunteer! Volunteer Interest Form The Incomparable Podcast Aleen on The Incomparable Network Originality Podcast Aleen on Twitter Check out our newest podcast, Crossroads. Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring today's episode!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Chad is joined by Amy Webb, Professor at the Stern School of Business NYU and Founder & Quantitative Futurist at The Future Today Institute, to discuss distilling trends, incremental decision making, and the role of organizational management on the outcome of a company's future. Future Today Institute The Innovator's Dilemma- Clayton M. Christensen Exponent Podcast Microsoft Tay Bot Botness Scale The Signals Are Talking: Why Today’s Fringe Is Tomorrow’s Mainstream- Amy Webb Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Chad is joined by designer and author Jarrod Drysdale to discuss lessons learned from shutting down Cascade, writing about design, cultivating content for your audience, and design's evolving role within organizations. Jarrod on Giant Robots TheorySprints design course Studio Fellow Proximity School of Design Jarrod on Twitter Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots