E258: What It's Like to Work for Mike and Dave

The EcomCrew Ecommerce Podcast · with Mia, Abby, and Muffins · June 17, 2019 · 46 min

Summary

This episode offers an intimate look into the employee experience at EcomCrew, focusing on their remote team in the Philippines. It highlights EcomCrew's unique management philosophy, which emphasizes empowering employees, fostering initiative, and avoiding micromanagement. Listeners gain valuable insights into how to build a high-performing remote team and integrate international team members into key company events.

Key takeaways

• Empower remote teams by fostering initiative and autonomy, rather than micromanaging, to cultivate confidence and proactive problem-solving.
• Integrate remote international employees into key company events like masterminds and trade shows to enhance professional development and brand connection.
• Recognize the value of providing international travel opportunities for remote teams to broaden their experience and strengthen their commitment.
• Develop a clear management philosophy that prioritizes employee growth and self-sufficiency, exemplified by EcomCrew's approach.
• Understand that an engaged remote team, like EcomCrew's in the Philippines, can significantly contribute to an e-commerce business's success when empowered correctly.

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Episode description

Over the past couple of weeks, you've heard a handful of podcasts recorded in the Philippines. You've heard from Mia and all our employees, including Abby and Muffins. If you've listened to episode 256, these ladies talked a little bit about their specific responsibilities for EcomCrew. But what distinguishes them from the rest is the fact that they work directly for Dave and me. So, I wanted to get them back on the podcast and hear their perspective on what it's like to work on the brand and for the 'EcomCrew Guys'. Mia didn't leave the room soon enough so she'll be making a cameo on this episode too. Taking the initiative I'm the type of employer who doesn't want to micromanage so I value initiative in the members of my team. The ladies had to pick up this skill and hone it while working for the brand and now have confidence and autonomy in their tasks. First time in Hong Kong As you all know, I love to travel. I also enjoy it when I'm with first-timers in a favorite city. Hong Kong is certainly that city. Last April Abby and Muffins were able to join us there for the EcomCrew Mastermind and check out the booths in the Global Sources Summit. It was their first international travel and I daresay they both had a great time. Listen to the full podcast with these awesome ladies of EcomCrew. Want a physical copy of our tried-and-tested Amazon launch strategy complete with examples and screenshots? Get your free book here. Get advice from Mike and have your business featured on the podcast? Sign up for the EcomCrew Roadshow today! Join season two of the 5 Minute Pitch by <a href= "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoTyGt5gGs0G46btp8hrEmVuujbifsQaQTeR5FmX04-EYfcg/v

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about founder & leadership?

Empower remote teams by fostering initiative and autonomy, rather than micromanaging, to cultivate confidence and proactive problem-solving.

What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?

Integrate remote international employees into key company events like masterminds and trade shows to enhance professional development and brand connection.

What does this episode say about founder & leadership?

Recognize the value of providing international travel opportunities for remote teams to broaden their experience and strengthen their commitment.

What does this episode say about founder & leadership?

Develop a clear management philosophy that prioritizes employee growth and self-sufficiency, exemplified by EcomCrew's approach.

What does this episode say about founder & leadership?

Understand that an engaged remote team, like EcomCrew's in the Philippines, can significantly contribute to an e-commerce business's success when empowered correctly.

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