Walk ’n Talk Podcast: EP16 - The Cost of Head-Down Building

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Episode Sixteen of Walk ’n Talk: The Business Behind Vacation Rentals podcast is live!

Welcome to the Walk ’n Talk podcast, hosted by Paul Waldschmidt and Chris Hynes, CEO and CTO of OwnerRez. Inspired by their weekly walks, each episode captures candid conversations about product decisions, business challenges, and lessons learned from years of building in the vacation rental industry. Listen in and take away ideas you can apply to your own business and journey.

🎙️ Episode 16 Now Live

EP16 - The Cost of Head-Down Building

In Episode Sixteen, Paul and Chris discuss the downside of head-down building and the importance of creating space to think. They talk about the value of slowing down, understanding how people actually use your product, and why paying attention to the details and the overall feel of a product can matter more than people often realize.

You'll hear about:

  • How creating space to think and meditate can improve mental capacity
  • The importance of listening to customer feedback
  • Understanding how customers use the product
  • Paying attention to the details that shape the overall feel
It’s an honest conversation about product development, customer feedback, and why sometimes the best way to move forward is to slow down and pay attention to what’s already there.

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New episodes are already in the works, and we can’t wait for you to join us on the walk.