Best Jeff Gothelf Podcasts (2025)

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BDTP. Marketing Channels vs Programs with Asia Orangio 50:14

1M ago50:14

50:14

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 about the five growth levers you can pull, why you might be doing OKRs wrong, how to know which marketing programs to double down on, and more. Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and …

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Don't just say it - Facilitate it ft. Meg Bolger 1:20:55

1M ago1:20:55

1:20:55

My recent conversation with Meg Bolger, the creator of Facilitator Cards, provided a fascinating look into the world of facilitation, its underlying principles, and practical applications. Meg shared the accidental origin of Facilitator Cards from a need to rapidly plan a facilitation training, emphasising the crucial distinction between content an…

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Playful things to think with ft. Stephen P. Anderson 1:10:11

2M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

I went live on the 27th of March for a conversation with Stephen P. Anderson! We explored the fascinating world of "playful things to think with" and how they transform the creative process. We discussed how we can better give form to our ideas, manipulate them tangibly, and collaborate effectively to solve complex problems together. We explored th…

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Episode 292: Using Tokens in Design Systems with Jan Six 32:30

2M ago32:30

32:30

How can tokens help your design and development teams become more efficient? Our guest today is Jan Six, staff product designer at GitHub and co-creator of Tokens Studio. You’ll learn how design components and tokens correlate on a technical level, why adoption is the biggest challenge in design systems, how you can get started with creating your o…

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BDTP. The Impact Mindset with Connor Joyce 39:03

3M ago39:03

39:03

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Connor Joyce, senior user researcher at Microsoft and author of Bridging Intention to Impact. You'll learn why you need to ask if your product is really working, the five success metrics for products, some approaches to collecting behavioral data, and more. Please he…

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Episode 291: Shippable User Research with Alice Lee 35:44

4M ago35:44

35:44

Is research still a great investment? Our guest today is Alice Lee, Strategy Director at Work & Co. You’ll learn about their shippable user research process, how to ask the right questions about things you don’t know, how they helped GoFundMe with their charity action page, and more. Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R …

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Building Customer-Centric Products with OKRs – A Conversation with Jeff Gothelf 17:13

4M ago17:13

17:13

In today’s fast-moving business world, companies need to be flexible, customer-focused, and data-driven. Jeff Gothelf, an expert in lean and agile methodologies, recently joined us on the podcast to discuss Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and how they can drive meaningful change in organizations. As he prepares to lead a workshop at EO San Franci…

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'Dealing' Innovation ft. Nick Kellet founder of Deckible 1:27:43

4M ago1:27:43

1:27:43

Join me for an inspiring conversation with Nick Kellet, the visionary behind Deckible!Discover how card decks are being reimagined for the digital age, blending creativity, mindfulness, and innovation. From the award-winning creator of GiftTRAP, Nick shares his journey and insights and how Deckible is transforming workshops, coaching, personal grow…

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BDTP. Bullseye Customer Research with Michael Margolis 29:47

4M ago29:47

29:47

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Michael Margolis, UX Research Partner at Google Ventures. You'll learn about their bullseye customer sprint, the difference between an ideal customer profile and the bullseye customer, how to apply prototypes, and more. Please head over to the episode page for the de…

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Episode 290: Creativity in Digital Product Design with John Roescher 32:51

5M ago32:51

32:51

Can creativity become your competitive advantage? Our guest today is John Roescher, founder of Raw Materials. You’ll learn about their framework for client projects, how they helped Volta scale and get acquired, why differentiating yourself is a difficult journey, and more. Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your fa…

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BDTP. Product SEO with David Pasztor 27:15

5M ago27:15

27:15

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to David Pasztor, founder of UX studio and Ranking Raccoon. You'll learn why they built a platform for link collaboration, how to target transactional keywords, how they’re doing SEO for their own product, and more. Please head over to the episode page for the detailed …

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Episode 289: OKRs in Product Development with Jeff Gothelf 34:38

6M ago34:38

34:38

How do you make your OKRs truly customer-centric? Our guest today is Jeff Gothelf, a coach, trainer, speaker, and author of five books. You’ll learn how to identify and drive results, why cross-functional collaboration is important in determining OKRs, how to get started with OKRs, and more. Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4…

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BDTP. Storytelling in SaaS with Stephen Steers 39:06

6M ago39:06

39:06

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Stephen Steers, sales coach, consultant, and storyteller. You'll learn about why you should sell the outcome, how to choose the right story to tell, how to apply storytelling in your sales calls, and more. Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap a…

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Episode 288: User-centered Decision-making with Jason Giles 39:08

7M ago39:08

39:08

How do you make truly informed product decisions? Our guest today is Jason Giles, VP of Product Design at UserTesting. You’ll learn how to choose the right research method, how to develop a customer-informed intuition, the elements of a research program, and more. Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite pod…

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Episode 1: Unleashing Entrepreneurial Potential with Dave Hirsch 17:15

7M ago17:15

17:15

In this episode, Dafne Canales hosts Dave Hirsch, founder of Metamorph Partners and author of Reignition. Together, they delve into the complexities of entrepreneurship, touching on both mindset and structural challenges entrepreneurs face.By teame9

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BDTP. Managing Priorities with Harry Max 37:20

8M ago37:20

37:20

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Harry Max, speaker, coach, consultant, and author of Managing Priorities. You'll learn about the DEGAP process, the four approaches to prioritization, prioritization processes in large organizations, and more. Please head over to the episode page for the detailed rec…

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Episode 287: Career Growth for Individual Contributors with Cliff Seal 46:04

8M ago46:04

46:04

What does career growth look like for a designer in an enterprise company? Our guest today is Cliff Seal, UX architect at Salesforce. You’ll learn about the push-and-pull dynamics in decision making, setting the right foundation with your mentor, the complexities of a mature product, and more. Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com…

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BDTP. Implementing Self-service SaaS with Franciska Dethlefsen 34:29

9M ago34:29

34:29

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Franciska Dethlefsen, Head of Growth Marketing at Amplitude. You'll learn about their journey from being completely sales-led to launching a self-serve plan, how they approached pricing and packaging, how it all ties with their free plan, what channels they use to pr…

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Episode 286: Experience-led Branding with Doug Hughmanick 33:39

9M ago33:39

33:39

How does experience-led branding help big companies create memorable products? Our guest today is Doug Hughmanick, Head of Creative and founder of ANML. You’ll learn how big brands think about user experience, why learning motion skills could be helpful for designers, some practical tips for applying experience-led branding, and more. Podcast feed:…

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BDTP. Measuring Paid Media for SaaS with Barbara Galiza 35:37

10M ago35:37

35:37

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Barbara Galiza, a growth and marketing analytics consultant. You'll learn about the three types of campaign performance metrics, how to manage attribution via multiple data sources, how companies are adapting to the recent focus on data privacy, and more. Please head…

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Episode 285: Designing for Real-world Experiences with Dave Waddell 41:35

10M ago41:35

41:35

How do you design for real-world experiences? Our guest today is Dave Waddell, co-author of The Experience Book and experience design research and strategist at FreeState. You’ll learn why it’s critical to involve end users, the elements that make for a great experience, their case study about working with airports, and more. Podcast feed: subscrib…

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BDTP. PR Strategies for Founders with Sneha Saigal 30:08

11M ago30:08

30:08

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Sneha Saigal, co-founder of Geeks & Experts. You'll learn why it’s best to DIY your PR strategy in the early stages, why you should be thoughtful about your pitches, how PR experts tap into a founder’s story, and more. Please head over to the episode page for the det…

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Episode 284: Designing for Mature Markets with Simon Rohrbach 34:40

11M ago34:40

34:40

How do you design for mature markets like the devtool space? Our guest today is Simon Rohrbach, co-founder and CEO of Plain. You’ll learn about their founder journey, why you shouldn’t strive for hyper-polished websites all the time, why you shouldn’t sacrifice quality when shipping improvements and features, and more. Podcast feed: subscribe to ht…

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Behind the Deck — Shatter convention with wild perspectives 1:03:31

12M ago1:03:31

1:03:31

Join me for a live interview with Jens Mühlstedt, the creative mind behind Inspiration Wild Cards. We delve into the world of design thinking and creativity… as related to design tool geekery, of course. Tune in for an insightful discussion exploring Jens’ journey in creating this innovative tool. ** Creative Coffee Break is a Bloc Thinking Product…

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BDTP. Hybrid Messaging Approach with Carolyn Beaudoin 47:48

12M ago47:48

47:48

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Carolyn Beaudoin, co-founder of Boxcar Agency. You'll learn about their Hybrid One Reader approach, tips for structuring your homepage and dedicated solution pages, how to use customer call recordings as copywriting material, and more. Please head over to the episode…

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Episode 283: Implementing Design Systems with Dan Mall 40:54

12M ago40:54

40:54

How do you make your design system an internal rooted practice? Our guest today is Dan Mall, entrepreneur and author of Design That Scales. You’ll learn how small practices can evolve into a design system, why adoption should tie in to your company’s mission statement, how to declare your strategic plan when establishing a design system, and more. …

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BDTP. SEO Optimization for Existing Content with Kai Davis 41:04

1y ago41:04

41:04

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Kai Davis, an SEO consultant. You'll learn how often you should update your pages, the two levers for improving your SEO, how to use heat mapping, and more. Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways. Show notes Survey-based Researc…

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Episode 282: Human Connection in Products with Evelyn Gosnell 27:16

1y ago27:16

27:16

What design interventions can help improve human connection in your software product? Our guest today is Evelyn Gosnell, behavior scientist and managing director at Irrational Labs. You’ll learn what behavioral design is, the foundational principles of human connection, how AI products are trying to establish trust and connection with their users, …

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BDTP. Data-powered Growth with Arpit Choudhury 40:26

1y ago40:26

40:26

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Arpit Choudhury, founder of Databeats. You'll learn what makes a robust data foundation, how teams can work together to collect data, why less data is better, and more. Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways. Show notes Databeat…

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Episode 281: Designing for Maps with Loren Baxter 34:08

1y ago34:08

34:08

What should you consider when using map components in your product? Our guest today is Loren Baxter, lead designer for Felt Maps. You’ll learn how to start thinking in terms of maps, how to approach UX interactions and animations, what types of information can be included, and more. Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R i…

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BDTP. Pricing and Packaging for SaaS with Dan Balcauski 44:24

1y ago44:24

44:24

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Dan Balcauski, founder and chief pricing officer at Product Tranquility. You'll learn what department should own the pricing function, how often you should revisit pricing, why you shouldn’t A/B test your pricing, and more. Please head over to the episode page for th…

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Episode 280: User Interviewing Techniques with Steve Portigal 50:30

1y ago50:30

50:30

Ready to learn tricks of the trade from professional user researchers? Our guest today is Steve Portigal, user research consultant and author of Interviewing Users. You’ll learn how to prepare for a user interview, what your interview guide should contain, behavior cues to look out for, and more. Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.…

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BDTP. Running a Portfolio of Products with Tim Schumacher 34:23

1+ y ago34:23

34:23

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Tim Schumacher, co-founder and CEO of saas.group. You'll learn how they developed their acquisition model, the importance of setting up central teams for operative tasks, why founders need to think about successors, and more. Please head over to the episode page for …

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Episode 279: Managing Personal Knowledge with Jorge Arango 34:28

1+ y ago34:28

34:28

What are the three principles of taking and managing notes? Our guest today is Jorge Arango, an information architect, author, and educator. You’ll learn about the evolution of knowledge management tools, how digital note-taking systems have extended our capabilities, why you should choose the right tools for different types of notes, and more. Pod…

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BDTP. QA in Email Marketing with Michael Wilding 25:38

1+ y ago25:38

25:38

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Michael Wilding, a marketing automation architect. You'll learn how QA is done in larger organizations, why creating a base template is important, how to do QA on your workflows, and how to test your emails using different methods. Please head over to the episode pag…

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Episode 278: Product Management with Benjamin Humphrey 46:35

1+ y ago46:35

46:35

What does successful product management look like for a bigger team? Our guest today is Benjamin Humphrey, co-founder and CEO of Dovetail. You’ll learn why designers hold more product management power at Dovetail, how product knowledge is shared across their team, why product marketing is important, and more. Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feed…

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BDTP. Proven Ideas for A/B Testing with Sahil Patel 31:00

1+ y ago31:00

31:00

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Sahil Patel, CEO of Spiralyze. You'll learn why you should get inspiration from the tests run by other companies, how early you should invest in A/B testing, where to use disruptions in your website design, and more. Please head over to the episode page for the detai…

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Episode 277: Designing for Technical Domains with Ridhima Gupta 38:45

1+ y ago38:45

38:45

How can designers gain domain knowledge while working on a highly technical product? Our guest today is Ridhima Gupta, lead product designer at Databricks. You’ll learn how to work with deeply technical stakeholders, why it’s okay to admit when you don’t understand something, their product development process at Databricks, and more. Podcast feed: …

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BDTP. Community-led Growth with Lloyed Lobo 45:11

1+ y ago45:11

45:11

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Lloyed Lobo, co-founder of Boast.ai and author of From Grassroots to Greatness. You'll learn about the four stages companies go through to become a global phenomenon, the values for building a sustainable community-led business, how to nurture brand evangelists, and …

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Episode 276: Customer Satisfaction with Debbie Levitt 34:47

1+ y ago34:47

34:47

How do you measure customer satisfaction in a complex customer journey? Our guest today is Debbie Levitt, “The Mary Poppins of UX and CX” and author of Customers Know You Suck. You’ll learn how customer satisfaction relates to customer loyalty, why you should measure satisfaction qualitatively and quantitatively, how you can better capture and unde…

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BDTP. Automated Webinars with Melissa Kwan 24:20

1+ y ago24:20

24:20

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Melissa Kwan, co-founder and CEO of eWebinar. You'll learn the difference between live-first and automated webinar solutions, why you should be honest with your prospects, how you can make your on-demand demo effective, and more. Please head over to the episode page …

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Episode 275: Design for Learning with Jenae Cohn 35:18

1+ y ago35:18

35:18

What should you consider when designing a learning process? Our guest today is Jenae Cohn, the author of Design for Learning. You’ll learn the motivation behind writing the book, how to choose the right format for your training, what interaction formats work best for different group sizes, and more. Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simpleca…

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BDTP. Marketing for All-in-one Platforms with Geoff Roberts 41:10

1+ y ago41:10

41:10

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Geoff Roberts, co-founder of Outseta. You'll learn about their special approach to SEO, why you should sometimes prioritize resonance over reach, the importance of narrowing down on your audience, and more. Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap …

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Episode 274: Research Ops with Kate Towsey 37:17

1+ y ago37:17

37:17

How can we better support research teams? Our guest today is Kate Towsey, research ops guru and the author of Research That Scales. You’ll learn when it’s time to invest in research ops, how to scale research teams, what library science can contribute to the field, and more. Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your f…

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BDTP. Lifecycle Marketing with Nout Boctor-Smith 40:51

2y ago40:51

40:51

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Nout Boctor-Smith, growth marketing consultant at Nine Lives Digital. You'll learn the difference between B2C and B2B lifecycle marketing, why customer centricity is important, how to market to sensitive audiences, and more. Please head over to the episode page for t…

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Episode 273: Publishing Options for Design Books with Louis Rosenfeld 45:31

2y ago45:31

45:31

What publishing options are available to first-time authors writing about design? Our guest today is Louis Rosenfeld, founder of Rosenfeld Media and co-author of multiple books on information architecture. You’ll learn about his motivation for establishing his publishing company, how they help book authors develop their ideas, how compensation work…

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BDTP. Marketing for Humans with Sarah McCredie 31:29

2y ago31:29

31:29

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Sarah McCredie, director of product marketing at Recurly. You'll learn what marketing for humans is, which brands are nailing it, why you shouldn’t be afraid to rebrand, and more. Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways. Show not…

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Episode 272: User Respect with Christina Nguyen White 38:31

2y ago38:31

38:31

In the world of business goals and KPIs, how do we make space for user respect? Our guest today is Christina Nguyen White, Vice President of Design at Loom. You’ll learn the definition of user respect, how Loom leveraged user respect to redesign their desktop app, how they help users who are not exactly comfortable with videos, and more. Podcast fe…

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BDTP. Re-engagement Emails with Tim Hart 29:29

2y ago29:29

29:29

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Tim Hart, senior email developer at Response Labs. You'll learn what incentives you can offer to reactivate subscribers, what engagement metrics matter the most, how often you should be pruning your email list, and more. Please head over to the episode page for the d…

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Episode 271: Wireframing for Everyone with Leon Barnard 30:05

2y ago30:05

30:05

Is there “one best way” to use wireframes in your design process? Our guest today is Leon Barnard, education team lead at Balsamiq and co-author of Wireframing for Everyone. You’ll learn about their journey of writing the book, how they think about wireframes as industry insiders, the different phases and types of wireframing, tips on asking and gi…

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