UI Breakfast: UI/UX Design and Product Strategy

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Scott Markovits, fractional COO and startup mentor. You'll learn how swag supplements your marketing strategy, when it’s best to offer swag, why you should be thoughtful about selecting physical items, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesInVision — Scott’s previous place of workThreadbirdCotton BureauFathom AnalyticsFollow Scott on Twitter and LinkedInCheck out Scott’s websiteLeading From AfarThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning @userlist, or leave us a review on iTunes.SponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. Onboard, engage, and nurture your customers, as well as marketing leads. To follow the best practices, download our free printable email planning worksheets at userlist.com/worksheets.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

How can content testing save you time down the road? Our guest today is Erica Jorgensen, author of Strategic Content Design. You’ll learn how to approach content testing, what exactly you should test, why your test audience matters, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesStrategic Content Design — a book by Erica JorgensenAmazon, Microsoft, Chewy — Erica’s places of workJudy Blume — one of Erica’s favorite authors11 Key Content Design ConsiderationsUserTesting, UserZoom, SurveyMonkeyCloze Test for Reading ComprehensionThe Complete Guide to Heat MapsA Refresher on A/B TestingDesign for Cognitive Bias — a book by David Dylan ThomasThe Cognitive Bias Podcast — a podcast hosted by David Dylan ThomasUser Experience Lisbon ConferenceButton: The Content Design ConferenceConnect with Erica on LinkedInCheck out Erica’s websiteUse the code jorgensen-UIB to get a discount for Erica’s book (valid until May 31, 2023)This episode is brought to you by Dovetail — the customer insights platform for teams. If you’re looking to uncover insights from usability testing or customer interviews — you’re in luck. Dovetail just released a community platform that provides 100s of templates to help you uncover insights fast, from any kind of customer data. Make better, customer-informed decisions today. Go to dovetail.com/uibreakfast to get started for free.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Sofia Quintero, the founder of Collie and previously the founder of EnjoyHQ. You'll learn the lessons she learned from building EnjoyHQ, how you can get customers to open up to you, why you should ask why their project may fail, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesCollie — Sofia’s new product, a tool for engineering teamsEnjoyHQ — Sofia’s previous companyKnow Your Customers’ “Jobs to Be Done”Uncovering Customer Insights with Aggelos MouzakitisCheck out Sofia’s personal websiteThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning @userlist, or leave us a review on iTunes.SponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. It matches the complexity of your customer data, including many-to-many relationships between users and companies. Book your demo call today at userlist.com.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

How can designers show up as changemakers? Our guest today is Maria Giudice, founder, executive coach, and co-author of Changemakers. You’ll learn about the inspiration behind the book, the different foundations for success when trying to drive change, potential roadblocks, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesChangemakers — a book by Maria Giudice and Christopher IrelandSCARF Model — a brain-based model developed by David RockEpisode 260: Managing the Design Process with Paul BoagEpisode 239: Product Management for UX with Christian CrumlishConnect with Maria on LinkedInCheck out Maria’s coaching practiceThis episode is brought to you by Dovetail — the customer insights platform for teams. If you’re looking to uncover insights from usability testing or customer interviews — you’re in luck. Dovetail just released a community platform that provides 100s of templates to help you uncover insights fast, from any kind of customer data. Make better, customer-informed decisions today. Go to dovetail.com/uibreakfast to get started for free.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Karrie Sanderson, a marketing executive and former chief marketing officer at Typeform. You'll learn about the work that goes into branding, why branding also involves internal education, how to stay on brand when you’re scaling, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesTypeform, Smartsheet — Karrie’s previous employersUncovering Customer Insights with Aggelos MouzakitisWynter — a research platformWarby Parker — an example of a consistent brandBrandfolder, Frontify — Digital asset management systemsConnect with Karrie on LinkedInThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning @userlist, or leave us a review on iTunes.SponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. Onboard, engage, and nurture your customers, as well as marketing leads. To follow the best practices, download our free printable email planning worksheets at userlist.com/worksheets.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

When designing for both adults and children, what aspects do you need to consider? Our guest today is Nathalie Stratton, the co-founder and head of product at Hearth Display. You’ll learn the story behind their product, how they researched users in different age groups, how the team approached prototyping and testing, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesHearth Display — Nathalie’s companyAmazon EchoDuolingo, The Browser Company — great products designed for kidsFollow Nathalie on InstagramGet exclusive access to Hearth DisplayThis episode is brought to you by Dovetail — the customer insights platform for teams. If you’re looking to uncover insights from usability testing or customer interviews — you’re in luck. Dovetail just released a community platform that provides 100s of templates to help you uncover insights fast, from any kind of customer data. Make better, customer-informed decisions today. Go to dovetail.com/uibreakfast to get started for free.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Asia Orangio, founder and CEO of DemandMaven. You'll learn why selecting your North Star KPI is crucial, how to pick , how to handle pricing experiments, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesDemandMaven — Asia’s companyHacking Growth — a book by Sean Ellis and Morgan BrownSprint — a book by Jake Knapp, John Zeratsky, and Braden KowitzNorth Star KPIVan Westendorp Price Sensitivity SurveyHow Superhuman Built an Engine to Find Product-Market FitPrice Intelligently BlogSoftware Pricing Design with Chris Mele10+ Survey Email Examples for Your SaaS + Free TemplateFollow Asia on Twitter and on LinkedInIn Demand PodcastThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning @userlist, or leave us a review on iTunes.SponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. It matches the complexity of your customer data, including many-to-many relationships between users and companies. Book your demo call today at userlist.com.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

What goes into a successful ecommerce branding project? Our guest today is Abbey McGrew, the founder and creative director of Wayfarer Design Studio. You’ll learn about the work that goes into creating and testing out packaging design, the challenges they encounter with packaging mockups, how they determine the prices for projects, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesWayfarer Design StudioCreative Market, YouWorkForThem — mockup websitesFollow Wayfarer Design Studio on InstagramFollow Abbey on InstagramCheck out Wayfarer’s resources for designersThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. It matches the complexity of your customer data, including many-to-many relationships between users and companies. Book your demo call today at userlist.com.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

What value can designers get from sharing their work in progress? Does it outweigh the fears? Our guest today is Brian Lovin, the founder of Campsite. You’ll learn about Brian’s motivation for creating the platform, how peer feedback improves the design process, the anxiety that keeps designers from sharing outside their team, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesCampsite — Brian’s productEpisode 228: Design Advisory with Brian LovinFollow Brian on TwitterTry Campsite for freeFollow Campsite on TwitterThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. Onboard, engage, and nurture your customers, as well as marketing leads. To follow the best practices, download our free printable email planning worksheets at userlist.com/worksheets.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

How does product design relate to the company’s growth goals? Our guest today is Brent Palmer, the product design manager at Mixpanel. You’ll learn about their shaping process, how their design team contributed to the development of their new pricing, how to deal with cross-functional teams, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesMixpanelShape Up — a book by Ryan SingerFigJam, Notion — shaping toolsConnect with Brent on LinkedInIC2MGMT — Brent’s SubstackCheck out Brent’s websiteThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. It matches the complexity of your customer data, including many-to-many relationships between users and companies. Book your demo call today at userlist.com.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

How can storytelling help us achieve marketing goals? Our guest today is Rebecca L. Weber, a journalist and writing coach. You’ll learn how to use stories in different situations, why you should keep an idea bank, tips for overcoming the anxiety over writing, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesThe Writing Coach Podcast with Rebecca L. WeberThe Hero’s Journey — a book by Joseph CampbellAhrefs BlogArpit Choudhury of astorikOn My Bookshelf: Essential books for writersThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. Onboard, engage, and nurture your customers, as well as marketing leads. To follow the best practices, download our free printable email planning worksheets at userlist.com/worksheets.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Chris Mele, the managing partner at Software Pricing Partners. You'll learn what happens behind-the-scenes of enterprise pricing, what value-based selling really is, the problem with pricing tiers, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesSoftware Pricing PartnersThe three worst B2B SaaS pricing errors – and how to avoid themThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning @userlist, or leave us a review on iTunes.SponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. Onboard, engage, and nurture your customers, as well as marketing leads. To follow the best practices, download our free printable email planning worksheets at userlist.com/worksheets.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

There’s so much more to the design craft than just designing. How can you work harmoniously with stakeholders in a project? Our guest today is Paul Boag, a CRO expert. You’ll learn how to involve clients in the design process, how to communicate your design to different stakeholders, how to deal with committees, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesBoagworld — Paul’s consultancyEpisode 257: White-hat CRO with Paul BoagHow to Test Design Direction in 8 StepsConfirmation Bias in UXAttention InsightHow to Get Clients and Colleagues to Consider User AttentionHow to End the Pain of Shifting Project PrioritiesFrontend Masters: Mastering the Design ProcessGet a free copy of Paul’s bookThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. It matches the complexity of your customer data, including many-to-many relationships between users and companies. Book your demo call today at userlist.com.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Aggelos Mouzakitis, a retention-focused B2B SaaS head of growth. You'll learn about the main metric that proves product-market fit, how they used customer segmentation in the process, how to improve your JTBD interviews, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesheadofgrowth.io — Aggelos’ consultancyWhereby — the case study we’re talking aboutWhat is Jobs to be Done (JTBD)?UI Breakfast Episode 254: Learning to Build with Bob MoestaDemand-Side Sales 101 — a book by Bob MoestaClayton ChristensenSee Aggelos’ service for B2B SaaS teamsConnect with Aggelos on LinkedInThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning @userlist, or leave us a review on iTunes.SponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. It matches the complexity of your customer data, including many-to-many relationships between users and companies. Book your demo call today at userlist.com.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

How can services improve and expand our product experience? Our guest today is Justin Zalewski, director of product design and strategy at Studio Science. You’ll learn their framework for figuring out customer pains, how to establish the balance between self-serve and done for you, how to test your design service prototype, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesStudio Science — Justin’s place of workEpisode 254: Learning to Build with Bob MoestaDemand-side Sales 101 — a book by Bob Moesta and Greg EngleStudio Science’s Service BlueprintThe Service Design NetworkGood Services — a book by Lou DowneCheck out Justin’s websiteConnect with Justin on LinkedInThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. Onboard, engage, and nurture your customers, as well as marketing leads. To follow the best practices, download our free printable email planning worksheets at userlist.com/worksheets.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Sid Jain, senior research analyst at ChartMogul. You'll learn about the two overarching categories of metrics, what high and low frequency metrics are, why you should use segmentation and cohorts when analyzing data, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesChartMogul – Sid’s place of workGitLab KPIJamin BallSaaS Metrics that matter to InvestorsThe SaaS Metrics that MatterSaaStrFollow Sid on Twitter and LinkedInThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning @userlist, or leave us a review on iTunes.SponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. Onboard, engage, and nurture your customers, as well as marketing leads. To follow the best practices, download our free printable email planning worksheets at userlist.com/worksheets.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

How can you measure the success of your design system? Our guest today is Berk Çebi, co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Zeplin. You’ll learn what a design system is, how their customer interviews led to a new product, when you should start investing in design documentation, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesZeplin — Berk’s productOmlet.dev — their new tool for measuring the success of your design systemAtlassian Design SystemWashington Post Design SystemEpisode 26: Bridging the Gap Between Designers and Developers with Roger DudlerFrontify, Zeroheight — tools for documenting design systemsData-informed Design Systems — a talk by Jan Toman of ProductboardSegment’s resourcesFollow Berk on TwitterThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. It matches the complexity of your customer data, including many-to-many relationships between users and companies. Book your demo call today at userlist.com.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to David Sepulveda, Head of Data at Kumospace. You'll learn why data analysts need to work closely with research and product teams, how to distinguish correlation from causation, how much data you need to track, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesKumospace – David’s place of workdbt logicThe cupcake approach by IntercomTowards Data ScienceSF PythonFollow David on LinkedIn and TwitterThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning @userlist, or leave us a review on iTunes.SponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. It matches the complexity of your customer data, including many-to-many relationships between users and companies. Book your demo call today at userlist.com.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Can you improve conversion rates ethically, without deceptive tricks? Our guest today is Paul Boag, a CRO expert. You’ll learn about the negative impacts of using dark patterns, how to promote ethical decisions in your organization, why supporting evidence is so important for designers, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesBoagworld — Paul’s website and podcast archivesClick! – Paul’s book on CROAttention Insight, Usability Hub – tools for testing designsPollfish – a survey toolHotjar, Microsoft Clarity – heatmap toolsVWO, Google Optimize – A/B testing toolsBDTP S6E3: Measuring the ROI of Email with Claudiu MurariuGet a free copy of Click!This show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. Onboard, engage, and nurture your customers, as well as marketing leads. To follow the best practices, download our free printable email planning worksheets at userlist.com/worksheets.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Monica Lent, founder of Affilimate. You'll learn about the challenges of SEO in the SaaS space, the importance of link building, how you can go beyond classic articles, how to cut costs on content, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesAffilimate – Monica’s SaaSSanity – Affilimate’s CMS of choiceSEO for B2B SaaS with Pawel GrabowskiFollow Monica on TwitterCheck out Monica’s free course, SEO for DevsThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning @userlist, or leave us a review on iTunes.SponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. Onboard, engage, and nurture your customers, as well as marketing leads. To follow the best practices, download our free printable email planning worksheets at userlist.com/worksheets.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

As UX writers, how can we go above and beyond to increase our business impact? Our guest today is Yael Ben-David, and author of The Business of UX Writing. You’ll learn about the top challenges in UX writing, the “five letter” framework, Yael’s writing philosophy, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesThe Business of UX Writing – Yael’s bookA Book Apart – the book’s publisherFundbox, MyHeritage – Yael’s previous companiesEpisode 242 with Rafa CondeRICE analysisMicrocopy: The Complete Guide – a book by Kinneret YifrahStrategic Writing for UX – a book by Torrey PodmajerskyCheck out Yael’s websiteFollow Yael on Twitter and MediumThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. It matches the complexity of your customer data, including many-to-many relationships between users and companies. Book your demo call today at userlist.com.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

How exactly do you run a successful design vision program? Our guest today is Nick Myers, VP of Design and Research at Patreon. You’ll learn what a design vision program is, its components, why it’s applicable to any company size, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesPatreon – Nick’s current place of workCooper, Fitbit, Trulia, Facebook – Nick’s previous places of workJack Conte – CEO and co-founder of PatreonDesign Sprint, Design Thinking – popular methodsConnect with Nick on LinkedInThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. Onboard, engage, and nurture your customers, as well as marketing leads. To follow the best practices, download our free printable email planning worksheets at userlist.com/worksheets.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

What essential skills should innovators and entrepreneurs have? Our guest today is Bob Moesta, one of the co-architects of the Jobs to Be Done framework and author of Learning to Build. You’ll learn about the five learnable skills highlighted in his book, his perspective on compromise, why it’s important to understand the progress that people are trying to make, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesLearning to Build – Bob’s latest bookDemand-side Sales 101Dr. W Edwards Deming, Dr. Genichi Taguchi, Dr. Willie H. Moore, Dr. Clayton Christensen – Bob’s key mentorsUserlist – Jane’s SaaSSlack, Basecamp, Intercom, QuickBooks – disruptor productsTony Robbins, Gary Vaynerchuk – popular coachesChoosing CollegeThe Jobs-To-Be-Done HandbookFollow Bob on Twitter and LinkedInThe ReWired GroupThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. It matches the complexity of your customer data, including many-to-many relationships between users and companies. Book your demo call today at userlist.com.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

How do you make sure your product “sounds” on-brand? Our guest today is Reese Fuller, lead writer at Work & Co. You’ll learn what brand voice looks like as a deliverable, the process of developing it, how to approach overhaul projects for mature brands, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesWork & Co – Reese’s place of workApple’s Human Interface GuidelinesMailchimp’s Content Style GuideConsumer Packaged Goods DirectoryThingtestingThe Brand IdentityUX Content CollectiveContent + UXConnect with Reese on LinkedInThis episode is brought to you by Zeplin. Design tools can do almost anything, and with Zeplin they can go even further. Stop spending your time preparing design files for your developers and your PMs. Let Zeplin do it for you! Show user journeys, organize screens, highlight components automatically. See how you can go from design to production faster at zeplin.io.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Claudiu Murariu, co-founder and CEO of InnerTrends. You'll learn about the role email plays in a product, how to track the impact of your email, two types of impact from sending a message, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesInnerTrends – Claudiu’s SaaSThe Big User Onboarding RoundtableThe One Metric for User OnboardingTuple – a tool by Ben OrensteinHow to Save Money on High Volume EmailProfitWell – a SaaS analytics toolDreamHost emailsFollow Claudiu on Twitter and LinkedInThe Data-led PodcastSend Claudiu an emailThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning @userlist, or leave us a review on iTunes.SponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. It matches the complexity of your customer data, including many-to-many relationships between users and companies. Book your demo call today at userlist.com.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

How do you build a sustainable content strategy practice? Our guest today is Natalie Marie Dunbar, author of From Solo to Scaled. You’ll learn what a content strategy practice is, how different teams work together to implement it, the five components of the content strategy practice blueprint, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesFrom Solo to Scaled – Natalie’s bookWomen Talk Design – a speaker bureau for women in designEpisode 237 with Yuval KeshtcherRedundant, obsolete, or trivial (ROT)Episode 118 with Gerry McGovernDigital asset management (DAM) systemDrupal, Oracle WCS, Adobe Experience Manager – popular content management systemsUse the code UIBREAKFASTSTS to get 20% off Natalie’s book when you purchase it on the Rosenfeld websiteVisit Natalie’s websiteFollow Natalie on Twitter and LinkedInThis episode is brought to you by Zeplin. Designers are most comfortable in their own design tool, and that’s the way it should be. But design files can be complex to other team members, and explaining them takes up time that could be spent designing and building! That’s why designers use Zeplin to organize their screens, show user journeys, and present their files to the team. Sign up for free at zeplin.io to get started.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Jonathan Gandolf, founder and CEO of The Juice. You'll learn how to curate your content lineup manually, why content distribution is important, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesThe Juice – Jonathan’s content curation platform for B2B professionalsBDTP S5E2: Building Two-sided Marketplaces with John DohertyUI Breakfast Episode 175 with Dru RileySparkToro – a tool by Rand FishkinG2 – business software and services reviews siteBDTP S5E4: Survey-based Research Projects with Becky LawlorThe Cold Start Problem – a book by Andrew ChenFollow Jonathan on LinkedIn and TwitterThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning @userlist, or leave us a review on iTunes.SponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. Onboard, engage, and nurture your customers, as well as marketing leads. To follow the best practices, download our free printable email planning worksheets at userlist.com/worksheets.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

How do you design for a retailer brand that has thousands of products? Our guest today is Todd Maute, partner at CBX. You’ll learn about the structures of the retail branding and retail packaging industries, how a design idea becomes a finished product on the shelf, their advice for designers who want to go into packaging, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesCBX – Todd’s company, a branding agencyKroger, Walmart, Target, Trader Joe’s – popular retailers in the USDieline – a resource for packaging inspirationMintel’s Global New Products DatabaseReach out to Todd via emailThis episode is brought to you by Zeplin. Design tools can do almost anything, and with Zeplin they can go even further. Don’t spend any of your time preparing design files for your team — just let Zeplin do it for you! No more dealing with unnecessary layers to show user journeys, explain intent, or organize screens. Get started for free at zeplin.ioInterested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Lauren Meyer, chief marketing officer at SocketLabs. You'll learn about the mechanism of how an email is delivered, the factors that affect deliverability, why you should use engagement metrics as proxies for deliverability, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesSocketLabs – Lauren’s place of workPatrick McKenzie’s Twitter thread about self-hosting emailsGoogle Postmaster Tools, Microsoft Smart Network Data Services (SNDS) – deliverability guessing tools SPK, DKIM, DMARC – email authentication protocolsSpamhaus, SpamCop – spam blocklist providersFollow SocketLabs on TwitterFollow Lauren on Twitter and LinkedInThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning @userlist, or leave us a review on iTunes.SponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. It matches the complexity of your customer data, including many-to-many relationships between users and companies. Book your demo call today at userlist.com.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Designers or not, we practice creativity every day. What are some of the laws that govern creativity? Our guest today is Joey Cofone, founder of Baron Fig. You’ll learn about his decade-long journey of writing the book, his advice for storytelling, why you should care about creativity, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesBaron Fig – Joey’s companyThe Laws of Creativity – Joey’s bookUse the code UIBREAKFAST to get 20% off the book & all Baron Fig goods (valid until October 28, 2022)Follow Joey on Twitter and InstagramThis episode is brought to you by Zeplin. Publish your finalized designs in Zeplin and it'll automatically notify the team of changes so everyone is on the same page. Zeplin also provides specs for devs and organized commenting for feedback, so you can stay in your design tool, and the team can collaborate with you in an organized workspace that everyone can understand. Get started for free at zeplin.ioInterested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Samar Owais, email strategist and founder of Emails Done Right. You'll learn about the extended onboarding flows, how to increase conversions from your mailing list, how to do discounts for SaaS the right way, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesEmails Done RightJoanna Wiebe – founder of CopyhackersVal Geisler – an email strategist and educatorJoin Samar’s list to get updates about her upcoming SaaS email strategy courseFollow Samar on TwitterThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning @userlist, or leave us a review on iTunes.SponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. Onboard, engage, and nurture your customers, as well as marketing leads. To follow the best practices, download our free printable email planning worksheets at userlist.com/worksheets.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

What does “slow design” mean for us, practitioners? Our guest today is Pree Kolari, VP of design at Klaviyo. You’ll learn about the three thesis statements of slow design, why design is important in building long-term relationships, how to build a remarkable product, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesKlaviyo — Pree’s place of workEpisode 242: Introducing Fun Into Your Work with Rafa CondeDesign Books for EntrepreneursThinking, Fast and Slow – a book by Daniel KahnemanDesign for the Real World – a book by Victor PapanekFollow Pree on LinkedIn and TwitterThis episode is brought to you by Zeplin. It brings together the entire team, including developers, product managers, copywriters and more, all in one easy-to-use design workspace. Everyone can access up-to-date design resources and add comments for feedback and clarification. You can even integrate with Slack, Trello, and Jira, so everyone is automatically notified of changes. Sign up for free at zeplin.ioInterested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Todd Olson, co-founder and CEO of Pendo. You'll learn about the three pillars of product-led growth, the sales process for a highly technical product, the benefits of having a free plan, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesPendo – Todd’s SaaSMeasuring and Managing Performance in Organizations – a book by Robert AustinMailchimp, Datadog – SaaS companies with freemium plansFollow Pendo on Twitter and LinkedInFollow Todd on TwitterThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning @userlist, or leave us a review on iTunes.SponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. It matches the complexity of your customer data, including many-to-many relationships between users and companies. Book your demo call today at userlist.com.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

These days, you can talk with the digital things around you, like voice assistants and chatbots. How are these experiences designed? Our guest today is Rebecca Evanhoe, co-author of Conversations with Things. You’ll learn about the four pillars of conversational design, what prototyping looks like for this field, how to develop a personality for your voice application, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesConversations with Things – Rebecca’s book with Diana DeibelEpisode 68: Conversational UX with Jonathan StarkEpisode 173: Voice UX with Sina KahenSiri, Alexa – some of the first voice assistantsWizard of Oz testingRoo – Planned Parenthood’s chat botVoiceflow, Botmock, Botsociety – popular mapping toolsFollow Women in Voice on Twitter and LinkedInLisa Falkson, Cathy Pearl – conversational designersFollow Rebecca on TwitterThis episode is brought to you by Zeplin. Publish finalized designs with one click, provide developers the specs they really need, and share your design system all in an organized workspace that's easy for the entire team to use. From PMs, QA engineers, to executives, Zeplin gives you a place where everyone can collaborate to ship beautiful products together. Get started for free at zeplin.ioInterested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Josh Ho, founder and CEO of Referral Rock. You'll learn why you should lean into your founder superpowers, how to choose the right CRM, what to ask during a discovery call, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesReferral Rock – Josh’s productStreak – a simple CRM toolHubSpot – a popular CRM toolSteli Efti – a thought leader in sales, CEO of CloseThe Sales Acceleration Formula – a book by Mark RobergeSearching for SaaS PodcastMarketing Retro PodcastFollow Josh on TwitterThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning @userlist, or leave us a review on iTunes.SponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. Onboard, engage, and nurture your customers, as well as marketing leads. To follow the best practices, download our free printable email planning worksheets at userlist.com/worksheets.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

How can a self-audit help you move forward in your design career? Our guest today is Rajeev Subramanian, founder of Shift UX. You’ll learn about the three stages of doing a self-audit, why it’s important to lean into a specific niche, how this process can help inform your job search strategies, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesShift UX – Rajeev’s career advisory program for UX designers and researchersThe UX Self-Evaluation GuidebookEpisode 237: UX Writing vs. Content Design with Yuval KeshtcherEpisode 178: Your Personal Design Style with Meg LewisBranding Pays – a book by Karen KangReinventing You – a book by Dorie ClarkFollow Rajeev on LinkedIn and TwitterThis episode is brought to you by Zeplin. Design tools can do almost anything, and with Zeplin they can go even further. Stop spending your time preparing design files for your developers and your PMs. Let Zeplin do it for you! Show user journeys, organize screens, highlight components automatically. See how you can go from design to production faster at zeplin.io.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to John Kotowski, founder and CEO of Buyerson, Inc. You'll learn about the importance of identifying your buyer persona, the three growth tactics through monetization, who should own the pricing problem, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesBuyerson, Inc. — John’s consultancySaaS Monetization: The Secret Weapon for GrowthHow to Write a Pricing Update Email: 14 Examples from Real SaaS CompaniesHow To Price Your Product: A Guide To The Van Westendorp Pricing ModelFollow John on LinkedInThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning @userlist, or leave us a review on iTunes.SponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. It matches the complexity of your customer data, including many-to-many relationships between users and companies. Book your demo call today at userlist.com.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

How can you monetize your email list? Our guest today is Chase Dimond, email marketer and founder of multiple companies. You’ll learn how to grow your email list, why you should hyperfocus on your niche, how to run a paid newsletter, how to keep your email list clean, and more. Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesEmailUp – Chase’s SaaS companyBoundless Labs – Chase’s ecommerce marketing agencyKlaviyo – Chase’s email platform of choicePodia, Gumroad – platforms for launching coursesZapierSubstackMoonClerk – a payment processorThe Ecommerce OpportunityFollow Chase on TwitterThis episode is brought to you by Zeplin. Designers are most comfortable in their own design tool, and that’s the way it should be. But design files can be complex to other team members, and explaining them takes up time that could be spent designing and building! That’s why designers use Zeplin to organize their screens, show user journeys, and present their files to the team. Sign up for free at zeplin.io to get started.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Janna Bastow, co-founder of ProdPad. You'll learn why product teams are moving away from time-based roadmaps, how this framework allows flexibility, and why it’s okay to apply only some parts of a methodology based on your situation.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesProdPad – Janna’s productSimon Cast – Janna’s co-founder at ProdPad and Mind the ProductShape Up – a book by Ryan SingerTom Loosemore’s talk at Mind the Product 2012Mind the Product – the world’s largest community of product peopleThe Product Experience PodcastStartups for the Rest of UsProductTank – an informal meetup that brings together product peopleDovetail, Aurelius – research management tools UI Breakfast Podcast. Episode 239: Product Management for UX with Christian CrumlishDitch the Timeline RoadmapFollow Janna on LinkedIn and TwitterExplore ProdPad in Sandbox modeThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning @userlist, or leave us a review on iTunes.SponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. Onboard, engage, and nurture your customers, as well as marketing leads. To follow the best practices, download our free printable email planning worksheets at userlist.com/worksheets.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

What’s the best way to drive product engagement without getting in the user’s way? Our guest today is Pulkit Agrawal, co-founder and CEO of Chameleon. You’ll learn why less is more in onboarding, practical tips on how to conduct A/B testing of your onboarding process, why it’s important to understand the pain point from the user perspective, and more. Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesChameleon – Pulkit’s productChameleon’s inspiration galleryPage Flows – a library of elementsUserOnboard.com – a resource for UX tips and suggestions by Samuel HulickSnowflake – a data warehouse solutionIntercom – a popular all-in-one toolGrowth.Design – a resource for case studiesFollow Pulkit on LinkedInWin an in-product audit from ChameleonThis episode is brought to you by Zeplin. Design tools can do almost anything, and with Zeplin they can go even further. Don’t spend any of your time preparing design files for your team — just let Zeplin do it for you! No more dealing with unnecessary layers to show user journeys, explain intent, or organize screens. Get started for free at zeplin.ioInterested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

What is employee experience, and how does it affect the downstream user experience? Our guest today is Jen Briselli, chief design strategy officer at Mad*Pow. You’ll learn about the components of employee experience, why organizations should care to improve it, how to map the ecosystem through a service design lens, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesMad*Pow – a strategic design consultancyEleni Stathoulis – director of design at Mad*PowUserlist – Jane’s SaaS productReinventing Organizations – a book by Fredrick LalouxAn Everyone Culture – a book by Robert Kegan and Lisa Laskow LaheyFollow Jen on LinkedInThis episode is brought to you by Zeplin. Design tools can do almost anything, and with Zeplin they can go even further. Stop spending your time preparing design files for your developers and your PMs. Let Zeplin do it for you! Show user journeys, organize screens, highlight components automatically. See how you can go from design to production faster at zeplin.io.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Andrew Reifman, co-founder and chief product officer at Makeswift. You'll learn why you need to get your product out there as early as possible, how to follow your gut feel in finding the fit, why you should focus on your core product, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesMakeswift – Andrew’s productAlan Pledger – co-founder and CEO of MakeswiftGuillermo Rauch – one of Makeswift’s investors, creator of Next.js and CEO of VercelBrand New – UnderConsideration’s blogColossalTobias van Schneider – creator of Semplice and MyMindFollow Andrew on TwitterThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning @userlist, or leave us a review on iTunes.SponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. It matches the complexity of your customer data, including many-to-many relationships between users and companies. Book your demo call today at userlist.com.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

What is customer experience, and why does it involve a multi-disciplinary team? Our guest today is Gene Lee, the Chief Experience Officer at Mailchimp. You’ll learn about the “bookends” and curating touchpoints in the customer journey, conducting experience reviews, using Voice of the Customer data to prioritize roadmaps, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesMailchimp – the popular email marketing platformRazorfish, Chase, Scholastic, PlayStation – Gene’s previous places of workEpisode 26: Bridging the Gap Between Designers and Developers with Roger DudlerMailchimp's style guide on Voice & ToneFigma – a vector graphics editor and prototyping toolMiro – a visual collaboration toolQualtrics – Voice of the Customer toolUserlist – Jane’s SaaS productFollow Gene on LinkedInBecome Gene’s mentee at ADPListThis episode is brought to you by Zeplin. Designers are most comfortable in their own design tool, and that’s the way it should be. But design files can be complex to other team members, and explaining them takes up time that could be spent designing and building! That’s why designers use Zeplin to organize their screens, show user journeys, and present their files to the team. Sign up for free at zeplin.io to get started.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Becky Lawlor, founder of Sparkifico. You'll learn about the benefits of doing research content, how to identify the angle for your research, what to include when identifying your audience, tools that you can use for conducting the survey, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesSparkifico – Becky's research and content agencyMichele Linn – co-founder and chief strategy officer at Mantis ResearchPollfish, SurveyMonkey – panel companies for consumer audiencesHARO, Help a B2B Writer – popular PR platformsAlchemer, Qualtrics – popular survey toolsQUAID – an online tool that helps evaluate survey questionsQuestionnaire Design – a book by Ian BraceFollow Becky on LinkedInThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning @userlist, or leave us a review on iTunes.SponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. Onboard, engage, and nurture your customers, as well as marketing leads. To follow the best practices, download our free printable email planning worksheets at userlist.com/worksheets.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how.

How do we bring fun into our work and design? Our guest today is Rafa Conde, founding designer at Along Video. You’ll learn strategies on how to design freely within bounds, elements of design that contribute to delight, tips on how to manage time with the goal of enjoyment, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesAlong — Rafa’s productEpisode 240: Designing for Play & Delight with Richard WardSam Soffes, Bryn Jackson — Rafa’s co-foundersNetlify, GitHub — good examples of fun design​​Bringing Up Bébé — a book by Pamela Druckermanrafa.design — Rafa’s personal siteHand Mirror — Rafa’s Mac AppBooby Track — a breastfeeding appLayout.fm — Rafa’s podcastFollow Rafa on TwitterThis episode is brought to you by Zeplin. Design tools can do almost anything, and with Zeplin they can go even further. Don’t spend any of your time preparing design files for your team — just let Zeplin do it for you! No more dealing with unnecessary layers to show user journeys, explain intent, or organize screens. Get started for free at zeplin.ioInterested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk with Julian Juenemann, founder of MeasureSchool and a Google Analytics expert. You'll learn how Google Analytics has evolved over the years, the benefits of organizing your data, tips when using Google's entire suite of data tools, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesMeasureSchool — Julian’s membership companyMixpanel, Kissmetrics, Amplitude — popular analytics toolsGA4 — the new version of Google AnalyticsGoogle Tag Manager, Google Data Studio, Google Search Console — adjacent Google data productsMeasure Masters — Julian’s MeasureSchool membership programSubscribe to the MeasureSchool YouTube ChannelFollow Julian on TwitterFollow MeasureSchool on TwitterSponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. It matches the complexity of your customer data, including many-to-many relationships between users and companies. Book your demo call today at userlist.com.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

How can we design effectively for stressful situations, like life and death ones? Our guest today is Katie Swindler, design strategist at Allstate. You’ll learn the role of human intuition in high-stress situations, how to use visuals and sounds in life and death design, what situations warrant special design decisions, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesLife and Death Design — Katie’s bookAllstate — Katie’s place of workRosenfeld Media — Katie’s publisher“Sound Icons” — a chapter in Katie’s bookSources of Power: How People Make Decisions — a book by Gary KleinThinking, Fast and Slow — a book by Daniel KahnemanHumankind: A Hopeful History — a book by Rutger BregmanConflict: How Soldiers Make Impossible Decisions — a book by Neil D. ShortlandFollow Katie on TwitterFollow Katie on LinkedInToday’s SponsorThis episode is brought to you by InVision. The future of work is not about getting things done in one specific way. The future of work is collaborative, where everyone’s strengths can fuel the entire team. That’s where InVision comes in. InVision brings teams and tools together in one real-time collaborative workspace. From kickoffs to handoffs, InVision makes work more inclusive, creative and impactful. Try it for free at invisionapp.com/go/uibreakfast.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk with John Doherty, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Credo and EditorNinja. You'll learn why you should first focus on the supplier side, how to reduce friction for all parties, tips for scaling marketplaces, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesCredo — John’s product, a marketplace for agenciesEditorNinja — John’s new companyHow to Edit Content with Kieran TieUserlist Consultants DirectoryThe Cold Start Problem — book by Andy ChenEmail Automation Data & Integrations with Colin NederkoornFollow John on TwitterEmail John at [email protected] or [email protected] show is brought to you by Userlist — an email automation platform for SaaS companies. Onboard, engage, and nurture your customers, as well as marketing leads. To follow the best practices, download our free printable email planning worksheets at userlist.com/worksheets.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Can play and delight be an afterthought? Or must they be integral to a product from day one? Our guest today is Richard Ward, chief design officer at Otter.ai. You'll learn how to balance designing for delight and utility, how to bring joy to product users, ways to get design inspiration, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesOtter.ai — Richard’s place of workFrog Design, MetaLab — famous design agenciesDonut, Bonusly — examples of playful toolsEpisode 91: Meaningful Motion in UX with Adrian ZumbrunnenPitch — a presentation design toolDribble, Product Hunt, Design Sprint Kit — resources for design inspirationOutline — Google’s tool for VPNPage Flows — a collection of UX flowsRetool — a tool for quickly building internal toolsCareers at Otter.aiOtter.ai free trialToday’s SponsorThis episode is brought to you by InVision. When collaboration thrives, work becomes more inclusive, creative and impactful. Whether it’s strategic plans or spontaneous brainstorms, InVision brings all your people, tools, and ideas together in one real-time collaborative workspace. InVision makes it easy for teams to connect, align, and do incredible work–together. Try it for free at invisionapp.com/go/uibreakfast.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk with Steffen Hedebrandt, co-founder and CMO of Dreamdata. You'll learn about the typical customer journeys in B2B SaaS, which channels are the easiest to measure, tips for running marketing experiments, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesDreamdata — Steffen’s productTrustpilot — a popular review platformB2B go-to-market benchmarks 2022 — a study by DreamdataHubSpot, Segment — marketplaces to list your productICP — ideal customer profileCapterra, G2 — other popular review sitesFollow Steffen on LinkedInTry Dreamdata for freeSponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — the best way for SaaS founders to send onboarding emails, segment your users based on events, and see where your customers get stuck in the product. Start your free trial today at userlist.com.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.