33 Tangents

Stress is a normal part of life and under normal circumstances, it ebbs and flows.  If you’re not careful however, feeling stressed can lead to burnout.  You often don’t realize it until it’s too late. On this week’s episode, Jim and Jason take a detour from a planned topic to discuss some steps they’ve taken recently to deal with them.   THANK YOU We know your time is limited, so it means a lot to us that you would spend some of your time with us. If you have found this episode to be valuable, we would appreciate if you would share using one of the social media buttons bellow.   And if we are getting you hooked, don’t forget to subscribe, like, and recommend on your favorite podcast platform.   WHERE TO LISTEN The 33 Tangents video simulcast is now available on YouTube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Podcasts Listen on TuneIn Listen on Amazon Music   WHERE TO FIND US Website: www.33sticks.com Email: Podcast@33sticks.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/33Sticks Facebook: https://

Remote work has become the norm for office workers over the last 9 months.  Many will be working remotely full time, or the majority of the time, for another 6-9 months.   Those that had been working remotely in the years prior to 2020 experienced a great deal of freedom to design their day.  Lately, however, we’ve started seeing companies turning the remote work setup into a bastardized & micro-managed version of the office.   How do we ensure that remote work does not become toxic and that people are able to retain the level of autonomy and freedom they’ve been seeing? On this weeks episode Jason and Jim discuss what they’ve been seeing with remote work, what they believe employees & employers should embrace, and what they should see companies avoid.   Things We Discussed: 33 Tangents - Episode #89 - Talking Remote Team Management with Time Doctor Co-Founder Liam Martin   THANK YOU We know your time is limited, so it means a lot to us that you would spend some of your time with us. If you ha

It’s a new year.  What are some things you can do to start it off right?  Other than the obvious, are there things you’re hoping to do different or better than last year? On our previous episode, Jim and Jason discussed habits they’ve developed to help wrap up the previous year before taking time off for the holidays.   On this week’s episode, they continue the discussion by talking about habits they’ve developed to help get the new year off to a good start.   THANK YOU We know your time is limited, so it means a lot to us that you would spend some of your time with us. If you have found this episode to be valuable, we would appreciate if you would share using one of the social media buttons bellow.   And if we are getting you hooked, don’t forget to subscribe, like, and recommend on your favorite podcast platform.   WHERE TO LISTEN The 33 Tangents video simulcast is now available on YouTube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Podcasts Listen on TuneIn Listen on Amazon Music   WHERE

We're currently taking a break for the holidays.  We'll be back with new episodes starting on Wednesday, January 13, 2021.  This episode originally aired on July 31, 2020.   “Mountains should be climbed with as little effort as possible and without desire. The reality of your own nature should determine the speed. If you become restless, speed up. If you become winded, slow down. You climb the mountain in an equilibrium between restlessness and exhaustion. Then, when you’re no longer thinking ahead, each footstep isn’t just a means to an end but a unique event in itself. This leaf has jagged edges. This rock looks loose. From this place the snow is less visible, even though closer. These are things you should notice anyway. To live only for some future goal is shallow. It’s the sides of the mountain which sustain life, not the top. Here’s where things grow.”    - Robert M. Pirsig, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.   With today’s hustle culture, we’re told we’ve got to be constantly moving.  We’

We're currently taking a break for the holidays.  We'll be back with new episodes starting on Wednesday, January 13, 2021.  This episode originally aired on December 13, 2019.   With holidays here, it’s important to disconnect from work and be present. Just like summer vacation, the holidays offer us the chance to relax, recharge, clear our minds, and start the new year fresh. Every year, it feels harder and harder to do as technology keeps us tethered to the office. This can be even harder for remote workers since their office is wherever they go. How can you prevent work from taking you out of the moment? How can you make sure to be present for your family and friends? As an employer, are there things you can do to encourage your employees to rest and recharge?   THANK YOU We know your time is limited, so it means a lot to us that you would spend some of your time with us. If you have found this episode to be valuable, we would appreciate if you would share using one of the social media buttons bellow

The holidays are here and the end of the year is quickly approaching. Many take time off this time of year to enjoy the festivities with family and friends (though that will look very different this year). What are some ways you wrap up the end of the year so you can enjoy the time off and actually clear your head? Is there anything you do to ensure that when you return you’re able re-engage? On this week's episode of 33 Tangents, Jason and Jim discuss some of the end-of-year habits they've developed to help ensure a relaxing time off and smooth return to work.   THANK YOU We know your time is limited, so it means a lot to us that you would spend some of your time with us. If you have found this episode to be valuable, we would appreciate if you would share using one of the social media buttons bellow    And if we are getting you hooked, don’t forget to subscribe, like, and recommend on your favorite podcast platform. WHERE TO LISTEN The 33 Tangents video simulcast is now available on YouTube Subscri

It’s the holiday season and for many the time of year where they stop to reflect on what they are grateful for. In a work environment, how to do you show appreciation without coming across as an ass-kisser? On this week's episode of 33 Tangents, Jim and Jason take another look at this topic that was covered last year and discuss the different shapes gratitude can take.   THANK YOU We know your time is limited, so it means a lot to us that you would spend some of your time with us. If you have found this episode to be valuable, we would appreciate if you would share using one of the social media buttons bellow    And if we are getting you hooked, don’t forget to subscribe, like, and recommend on your favorite podcast platform. WHERE TO LISTEN The 33 Tangents video simulcast is now available on YouTube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Podcasts Listen on TuneIn Listen on Amazon Music   WHERE TO FIND US Website: www.33sticks.com Email: Podcast@33sticks.com Twitter: https://twitter.co

We're currently taking a break for the Thanksgiving holiday.  We'll be back with new episodes starting on Friday, December 11, 2020.  This episode originally aired on April 26, 2020.   This week Jim and Jason welcome back Jim Gordon to continue their discussion regarding data layers.  While last week focused on the technical intricacies of data layers, this week the attention turned toward the business need for data layers and why they are needed.   STUFF WE MENTIONED Exploring Abandoned Places [YouTube.com] Hog Hollow Trail [AllTrails.com] Adobe Launch Data Layer: An Appeal [jimalytics.com] Jim's Burger Place [Skips] Jason's Burger Place [Burger Bar] Dunning–Kruger effect [wikipedia.org]     THANK YOU We know your time is limited, so it means a lot to us that you would spend some of your time with us. If you have found this episode to be valuable, we would appreciate if you would share using one of the social media buttons bellow    And if we are getting you hooked, don’t forget to subscribe, l

We're currently taking a break for the Thanksgiving holiday.  We'll be back with new episodes starting on Friday, December 11, 2020.  This episode originally aired on April 19, 2019.   This week Jason and Jim are joined by TMS Guru Extraoidinaire, Jim Gordon.  For those that don’t know Jim, he spent time with Search Discovery as they were building Satellite which became DTM after it was acquired by Adobe.  He’s the author of the frequently used and referenced “DTM Cheat Sheet” and over the last 5 years he’s been building Tagtician which is a browser companion tool to help users debug, export, and explore their DTM, and now Adobe Launch, libraries.   The Jims had a recent conversation about data layers and how they are critical to a robust analytics implementation and a well integrated martech stack and Jim Gordon has authored a blog post appealing to Adobe to develop a standard.  Why is that important?  How will that help with data collection and distribution.   STUFF TO CHECK OUT Blog Post: Adobe Launc

In the business world, there are two schools of thought about a person’s work and personal lives and it’s a constant debate.   One side of the argument believes that you should keep your personal life out and completely separate from your work life.  The other believes that combining the two help build strong bonds with those that you work with. Is there a right way or wrong way?   Are there merits to both?   What benefits can you see with both approaches? On this week's episode of the 33 Tangents Podcast, Jason and Jim tackle this topic and cite examples from their career which have shaped their approach.   THANK YOU We know your time is limited, so it means a lot to us that you would spend some of your time with us. If you have found this episode to be valuable, we would appreciate if you would share using one of the social media buttons bellow    And if we are getting you hooked, don’t forget to subscribe, like, and recommend on your favorite podcast platform. WHERE TO LISTEN The 33 Tangents vid

On previous episodes we’ve discussed how digital analytics does not have a seat at the big table in organizations. It’s an afterthought to development and management doesn’t care until something breaks and it’s too late. On this week’s episode of 33 Tangents, Jason and Jim are joined by Dipesh Shah who provides his perspective on why this is the case. Dipesh is a Marketing Data & Tech Consultant with 12 years experience based in London, UK.   THANK YOU We know your time is limited, so it means a lot to us that you would spend some of your time with us. If you have found this episode to be valuable, we would appreciate if you would share using one of the social media buttons bellow    And if we are getting you hooked, don’t forget to subscribe, like, and recommend on your favorite podcast platform.   WHERE TO LISTEN The 33 Tangents video simulcast is now available on YouTube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Podcasts Listen on TuneIn Listen on Amazon Music   WHERE TO FIND US Web

In many organizations, the terms consultant and contractor are use interchangeably.  There are, however, major distinctions between those two roles.  Each comes with its own set of expectations and level of engagement.     What are the major differences between the two?   What does it mean to hire a contractor?   What is expected when you bring on a consultant?   Why do organizations conflate the two?   On this week's episode of the 33 Tangents Podcast, Jason, Jenn, and Jim dig into these questions, discuss the need and value of both of the roles, and what they've seen happen when there isn't a clear distinction.

The events of 2020 have introduced new ways of doing many things, especially work and school.  While these changes are dramatic and disorienting, they are also opportunities to try something different. On this week’s episode of 33 Tangents, Jim and Jason discuss what they’ve seen many do and the chances they’ve taken in light of having remote work and school thrust upon them.   THANK YOU We know your time is limited, so it means a lot to us that you would spend some of your time with us. If you have found this episode to be valuable, we would appreciate if you would share using one of the social media buttons bellow    And if we are getting you hooked, don’t forget to subscribe, like, and recommend on your favorite podcast platform.   WHERE TO LISTEN The 33 Tangents video simulcast is now available on YouTube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Podcasts Listen on TuneIn Listen on Amazon Music   WHERE TO FIND US Website: www.33sticks.com Email: Podcast@33sticks.com Twitter: https://

The concept of unlimited PTO has always been polarizing.  Some see it as a great benefit while others see it as a bait and switch.  In an episode in July 2019 we asked the question if unlimited time off it truly unlimited.  Recently there was a debate on Twitter on the actual benefit of unlimited PTO which made us want to revisit the topic. Do employees really see the benefit of unlimited PTO?  Is it everything that is promised?  Are there employers that genuinely want their employees to have the flexibility they need with time off?  Do employers have ulterior motives with it?   On this week’s episode of 33 Tangents Jim and Jason decided to dive back into the concept of unlimited PTO and what it means to offer it as a benefit.   THANK YOU We know your time is limited, so it means a lot to us that you would spend some of your time with us. If you have found this episode to be valuable, we would appreciate if you would share using one of the social media buttons bellow    And if we are getting you hooked,

When we have an idea, we envision the perfect version of the outcome.  This vision, while inspiring, can also create a state of paralysis.  We don’t want to produce anything less than that pristine vision not realizing that the imperfect iterations that come before are necessary to reach that state. What is the difference between imperfect and incomplete?  Why do we often miss that so many others had to take small, iterative steps to get where they are now?  On this week’s episode of the 33 Tangents podcast, Jim and Jason discuss getting started and preventing procrastination. THANK YOU We know your time is limited, so it means a lot to us that you would spend some of your time with us. If you have found this episode to be valuable, we would appreciate if you would share using one of the social media buttons bellow    And if we are getting you hooked, don’t forget to subscribe, like, and recommend on your favorite podcast platform.   WHERE TO LISTEN The 33 Tangents video simulcast is now available on Y

We’ve seen the trend of customers wanting more of a “relationship” with the brands & companies they buy from for quite some time now.  Whether that be showing how they feel through social media or searching out companies that share the same values as them.    2020 has presented a whole new set of challenges for companies trying to build that connection with the ability to have in-person interactions made very limited or not possible at all.   This week we’re joined by Charlie Roberson, the Head of Project Delivery at Verbate.  Verbate offers their clients a simple to use, affordable video survey platform so that they can hear directly from their customers.  Verbate is a distributed company with employees located both in the UK and Australia Earlier this year we were joined by Matt Barnett, the founder of Bonjoro.  Verbate is the precursor to Bonjoro.   THANK YOU We know your time is limited, so it means a lot to us that you would spend some of your time with us. If you have found this episode to be

On this week’s episode of 33 Tangents, we continue the conversation we had a few weeks ago regarding the proper ratio of technology to people.   As a traditional analyst, a person would set aside 70%-80% of my time to clean, wrangle, re-align data.  Digital analytics promised the analyst that it would be solved for and the need to spend so much time prepping would be reduced drastically.  We’re treating digital analytics like traditional analytics and forcing the analyst to do a massive amount of prep work.   Why is this the case?  Have the web analytics tools failed or has the prep work just moved from one area to another?   THANK YOU We know your time is limited, so it means a lot to us that you would spend some of your time with us. If you have found this episode to be valuable, we would appreciate if you would share using one of the social media buttons bellow    And if we are getting you hooked, don’t forget to subscribe, like, and recommend on your favorite podcast platform.   WHERE TO LISTEN

Working remotely offers a great deal of freedom and flexibility which can take many different forms.  It can be working from various different co-working locations or coffee shops so the person is not always at the home office all the way up to taking extended road trips with the family and doing work along the way.     The problem that is faced by many remote workers is that they often get buried in their work they forget to take advantage of it.  Instead feeling from the corporate office they get tied to the home office.   On this week’s episode of 33 Tangents, Jason and Jim sit down with returning guest Evan LaPointe, the founder and CEO of Core Consulting as well as the creator of Satellite (now Adobe DTM) that was acquired in an industry defining acquisition by Adobe in 2013. Evan recently took a family road-trip all the while working remotely and as his children attended remote school.   THANK YOU We know your time is limited, so it means a lot to us that you would spend some of your time with us.

Why is QA viewed as tasks spread across multiple practices in an organization instead of viewed in a holistic manner? Why don’t organizations view data governance as it’s own practice within an organization?   This week we have returning guest Eric Richter joining us to continue the conversation around data quality. Eric is the Founding Partner and Chief Data Exorcist at the Dataquake Group, whose mission is to help companies rethink and focus on data quality.   Eric focuses on continual improvement of data integrity processes and test strategies. Eric is the Founder and Chief Data Exorcist of Dataquake, and before that he was the Director of Data Quality Solutions for Keystone Solutions. THANK YOU We know your time is limited, so it means a lot to us that you would spend some of your time with us. If you have found this episode to be valuable, we would appreciate if you would share using one of the social media buttons bellow    And if we are getting you hooked, don’t forget to subscribe, like, and re

On this week’s episode of 33 Tangents, Jim and Jason are joined by Adam Jenkins.  Adam is a digital analytics veteran with extensive experience in the industry.  He’s watched the industry evolve and offers a wealth of information, not just with data with experiences in life.   Adam has spent time with Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Adobe, as well as founded Digital IQ.  Adam is currently the Global Data Strategy Head for GlueIQ.     Items we mentioned: Documentary: Go Fast. Go North. THANK YOU We know your time is limited, so it means a lot to us that you would spend some of your time with us. If you have found this episode to be valuable, we would appreciate if you would share using one of the social media buttons bellow    And if we are getting you hooked, don’t forget to subscribe, like, and recommend on your favorite podcast platform.   WHERE TO LISTEN The 33 Tangents video simulcast is now available on YouTube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Podcasts Listen on TuneIn Listen o