Amazon is asking people to go back into office.

In this episode of the Valuu Makers podcast, Ryan Purvis and Heather Bicknell dive into the highs and lows of product development, reflecting on lessons learned and the importance of a strong team. Ryan shares candid insights into the journey of building a product using low-code platforms like Bubble, navigating the challenges of bootstrapping, and overcoming setbacks. Heather adds her perspective on personal milestones, such as officiating a wedding and maintaining a balanced lifestyle through health challenges like the 75 Hard program. The duo also discusses Amazon’s controversial return-to-office mandate and its impact on company culture, touching on the complexities of managing large teams. A thoughtful conversation on tech, leadership, and personal growth, this episode is filled with both humour and actionable takeaways.

Books mentioned:

Team of Teams by Stanley McChrystal

Start Small, Stay Small by Rob Walling

The SaaS Playbook by Rob Walling

Keeping Your Sh*t Together by Sherry Walling and Rob Wailing

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