What if your work actually gave you energy back? That’s the thread we follow with Mary Alice Duff, a fractional COO who left a decade in social work, built a clothing brand the hard way, and now runs a profitable, remote-first practice from the south of France—without burning herself or her clients out. We talk about the real operations work founders rarely admit: pricing that quietly destroys margins, teams without clarity, and systems that leak time and money. Mary Alice opens her playbook for turning that mess into momentum.

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Today I take a close look at Jitbit, a small, remote SaaS company that’s been shipping since 2005 without the frantic energy that drains so many teams.

 Instead of chasing headcount or headlines, they’ve built a business on clarity,  ownership, and a steady pace and they serve customers around the world, including large enterprises.

I break down the mechanics of a remote culture designed on purpose: clear roles so work moves without constant approvals, asynchronous communication that replaces meeting overflow with thoughtful documentation, and a trust-first approach that removes the need for micromanagement. You’ll hear how a lean team uses experience and judgment to make better decisions, protect attention, and maintain quality.

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In this episode of the Remote Work Life podcast, I look at how Parabol operates as a fully remote business. They’ve shaped their culture and day-to-day work around distance, time zones, and flexibility, not as an add-on, but as the foundation of how they function.

Parabol seems to approach communication differently from many companies, and the way they organise their week suggests a conscious effort to protect focus rather than fill calendars. Their hiring philosophy also hints at a distinctive view of what makes someone a good fit for a distributed team, and the way they handle compensation raises some interesting questions about fairness across locations.

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In this episode of the Remote Work Life Podcast, I’m joined by Ben Davis, Co-Founder of Saxbury, a long-time specialist in serviced apartments, aparthotels, and flexible accommodation. 

Ben has spent more than two decades working across corporate housing, relocation, and property advisory, and he’s one of the clearest voices I’ve met on how the accommodation landscape is shifting for businesses.

I ask Ben why finding the right place to live and work is still far harder than it should be, even for experienced travellers. Ben breaks down the real differences between serviced apartments, aparthotels, co-living, and short-term rentals, and explains why the “just book an Airbnb” approach often falls short when someone needs reliability, safety, decent Wi-Fi, and a proper work setup.

We also talk about what companies actually look for when booking long-stay accommodation, how professionals’ needs have changed post-COVID, and why landlords and agents are slowly adapting to a workforce that moves differently. Ben also touches on the growing demand for work-ready spaces and how developers are rethinking underused buildings to meet it.

If you’ve ever struggled to book accommodation that fits the way you or your team work, this conversation will make the whole landscape much clearer.

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We explore how Animalz scaled a fully remote content agency to global impact without losing quality or burning people out. I’ll share the systems, habits, and cultural choices that make deep work possible and growth sustainable.

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Today we spotlight 33 Sticks, a fully remote analytics consultancy that trades headcount for craft, hourly billing for outcomes, and buzzwords for clarity. The story shows how deliberate constraints and a remote culture produce billion-dollar impact for global brands.

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In this episode, I talk about NIRA’s journey through the lens of a fully remote business — not the tech, but the trust behind it. Founders Hiten Shah and Marie Prokopets built NIRA as a remote-first team from day one, learning that success depends on clarity, documentation, and communication — not constant oversight. Their story shows how transparency and listening can shape both culture and product. It’s a reminder that remote work isn’t just about flexibility; it’s about designing systems where people feel trusted, informed, and accountable. That’s what makes a remote business truly sustainable.

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Feeling disconnected from your remote colleagues? You're not alone. In this eye-opening exploration, we dive into Go Profiles, a revolutionary Gen AI platform created by Jorge Zamora that's transforming how distributed teams reconnect and engage with one another.

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Ever wondered what it takes to build a multi-billion dollar company in the middle of a market crash? MoonPay founders Ivan Soter-Wright and Victor Faramund saw opportunity where others saw disaster, creating a crypto infrastructure business now valued at $3.4 billion.

Founded in 2019 when Bitcoin had plunged 80%, MoonPay tackled a straightforward problem: making cryptocurrency purchases as simple as using a credit card. The founders' complementary skills proved essential to their success—Ivan bringing visionary fintech experience while Victor contributed technical depth from his time at Apple. Their balanced partnership exemplifies how different perspectives create stronger businesses, especially in volatile industries.

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Alex Turnbull transformed a frustrating experience with shared email inboxes into Groove HQ, a remote-first SaaS company generating over $10 million in annual recurring revenue. His journey demonstrates how personal problems can become successful global solutions when approached with transparency, simplicity, and a clear understanding of customer needs.

Have a listen, and if Alex's journey gave you something to think about, whether around hiring, business growth, or the power of building in public, please consider subscribing to the show, leaving a review, or sharing it with someone building their own location-independent venture.

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Remote work isn't just surviving in creative industries—it's helping companies like Elephant Skin thrive on a global scale. Founded in 2017 by architect Henrik Driesen, this remote-first creative agency has transformed from two people with a vision to over 100 professionals operating across three continents. Their meteoric growth offers a compelling blueprint for building borderless businesses in specialized fields.

The company's origin reveals its ethos perfectly. Named after a message on a post-it note—"develop your elephant skin, focus and keep moving forward"—the agency embraced resilience and perseverance as foundational values. These principles guided their expansion from a lean startup to a major player in architectural visualization, now serving clients like Hilton, Marriott, and Royal Caribbean across 30+ cities worldwide.

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