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291: When a side project totally fails
FromDesign Life
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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
May 21, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
Femke and Charli delve into the difficulties of managing a side project that isn't going well. Charli shares her personal experience of trying to organize a live workshop in New Zealand and not managing to attract enough participants. The hosts discuss what Charli learned from this experience and how the situation could have been handled better.Show Timestamps:2:03 Update from Femke’s side4:14 Update from Charli’s side6:23 Background of the situation12:18 What is your reflection on this situation?13:44 What are some lessons learned from this situation? Why do you think you did not sell as many tickets as you thought you would?17:12 If you were to do it again, what would you do differently?19:02 Are there any interesting reasons why the people who bought the tickets decided to do so?21:28 Another idea for improvement Show links:Femke’s course “Product strategy for designers”Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at hello@designlife.fm
Released:
May 21, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
001: Why have a side project?: In the first episode of Design life, we discuss one of our favourite topics: side projects. What makes a side project more than a hobby? How can they help with your career? We'll fill you in on what our side projects are (both the ones we're doing now, and some 'failed' ones from the past) and chat about the challenges we face. “The hardest part about side projects is perseverance. It’s so easy to have an idea for something and start on something, but actually persevering and sticking with it even when you aren’t seeing results straight away is really difficult, and that’s where the hustle part comes in.” - Femke by Design Life