
#744 How Transparent Should You Be? Thoughts on Queen Bee Roles & a Ticket Giveaway
This week Dan & Ian share a few thought experiments you can do to improve your business and reach your next breakthrough. They cover the value of a writing-first culture, the Queen Bee Role & how transparent should you be with your team? Plus, a ticket giveaway to one qualified founder. Dan & Ian’s Stuff: [The Newsletter](https://tropicalmba.com/subscribe) [“The DC”](https://dynamitecircle.com/join-dc/) [DC Black](https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) [Global events](https://dynamitecircle.com/events) [Hire remote talent](https://remotefirstrecruiting.com/) [Find a remote job](https://dynamitejobs.com/) [Listen on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialTropicalMBA) [Follow on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/tropicalmba/) [@TropicalMBA](https://twitter.com/TropicalMBA) [@AnythingIan](https://twitter.com/AnythingIan) Show Notes - (00:00:41) Intro - (00:01:33) Business-changing events for founders - (00:10:54) Writing is more important than you think - (00:14:57) Writing culture vs meeting culture - (00:20:49) The Queen Bee Role exercise - (00:32:37) Thoughts about sharing revenue with team members Links: - [Apply to win a free ticket to DC Mexico!](https://forms.gle/WwhhV1Qax4axKuj67) - [Clockwork by Mike Michalowicz](https://www.amazon.com/Clockwork-Revised-Expanded-Design-Business/dp/059353817X/ref=asc_df_059353817X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=564832755269&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14688969837843805374&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007527&hvtargid=pla-1458241186746&psc=1&mcid=fac3caaaf3b230ca867fab0bb153b2c4) Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Tommy Griffith, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Travis Jamison, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Tynan, Lucy Bella Simkins, Brian Balfour, Nick Huber, Mike Michalowicz Additional episodes you might enjoy: [The Anti-Agency Agency + High ROI Customer Acquisition](https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/anti-agency-high-roi) [A Podcast About Shiny Object Syndrome](https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/shiny-object-syndrome) [Spotting Taboo Business Ideas Through the Overton Window](https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/building-business-ideas)
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Show Notes
This week Dan & Ian share a few thought experiments you can do to improve your business and reach your next breakthrough.
They cover the value of a writing-first culture, the Queen Bee Role & how transparent should you be with your team?
Plus, a ticket giveaway to one qualified founder.
Dan & Ian’s Stuff:
The Newsletter
“The DC”
DC Black
Global events
Hire remote talent
Find a remote job
Listen on YouTube
Follow on Instagram
@TropicalMBA
@AnythingIan
Show Notes
- (00:00:41) Intro
- (00:01:33) Business-changing events for founders
- (00:10:54) Writing is more important than you think
- (00:14:57) Writing culture vs meeting culture
- (00:20:49) The Queen Bee Role exercise
- (00:32:37) Thoughts about sharing revenue with team members
Links:
Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Tommy Griffith, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Travis Jamison, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Tynan, Lucy Bella Simkins, Brian Balfour, Nick Huber, Mike Michalowicz
Additional episodes you might enjoy:
The Anti-Agency Agency + High ROI Customer Acquisition