AMP179: Understanding How to Manage Remote Marketing Teams With Timur Valishev From JivoChat

04/07/20 • 30 min

Struggling to work from home? Not sure how to adjust to a remote working lifestyle? Do you need some timely and helpful tips to stay positive and productive?

Today’s guest is Timur Valishev, co-founder and CEO of JivoChat, a simple yet comprehensive messaging chat app. Timur’s company has talented staff all over the world, so he has extensive experience with remote working and managing remote teams. Bottom Line: It works. Manage to stay alive and grow.

Some of the highlights of the show include:

JivoChat: Messenger for teams to communicate with clients across all channels
JivoChat’s Goal: Be more effective at handling multiple inquiries, calls, reminders
Why remote staff and physical office? Temporary option turned permanent perk
Competing for Talent: Option to work remotely is main way to hire the best staff
Marketing in Local Markets: Working in America, Asia, Africa, and India for ROI
U.S. Market: Primary source of revenue internationally, but burns more cash
Lessons Learned: Conduct as many trial-and-error experiments as possible
Most Common Fear: Remote staff is not working, but doing everything else
Remote Work: Not for everyone; requires self-motivation and discipline
What are outcomes of work, rather than maintaining the illusion of being busy?
Scouting Talent: Find and accommodate remote freelancers via specific sites
Misconception: Money is not always saved working remotely or by paying less

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04/07/20 • 30 min

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