Balancing Building and Customer Feedback Without Getting Stuck

Описание: Balancing building and feedback is one of the hardest shifts developers face as they move into product ownership or entrepreneurship. The habits that make you a strong engineer don’t automatically translate to building a business or product people actually want.

In this episode, we break down a practical system for keeping momentum without losing direction. You’ll learn how to define a clear v1, structure your week, and use customer conversations to sharpen both your product and your message. We also explore why timeboxing, personal sprints, and simple reflection habits help prevent wasted effort.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between coding all day or drowning in feedback, this conversation offers concrete ways to rebalance your approach and move forward with confidence.

Key Takeaways:
• Why clear v1 scope matters more than feature lists
• How time boxing prevents execution and discovery extremes
• Using problem-first conversations to filter feedback
• Turning customer language into product messaging
• Simple habits that expose patterns early

About Tyler Dane

Tyler Dane has dedicated his career to helping people better manage—and truly appreciate—their time.

After working as a full-time Software Engineer, Tyler recently stepped away from traditional employment to focus entirely on building Compass Calendar, a productivity app designed to help everyday users visualize and plan their day more intentionally. The tool is built from firsthand experience, not theory—shaped by years of experimenting with productivity systems, tools, and workflows.

In a bold reset, Tyler sold most of his belongings and relocated to San Francisco to focus on growing the product, collaborating with partners, and pushing Compass forward.

Outside of coding, Tyler creates YouTube videos and writes about time management and productivity. After consuming countless productivity books, tools, and frameworks, he realized a common trap: doing more without actually accomplishing what matters. That insight led him to break productivity down into its most practical, nuanced components—cutting through hustle culture noise to focus on systems that actually work.

Tyler is unapologetically honest and independent. With no investors, no sponsors, and nothing to sell beyond the value of his work, his focus is simple: help people get more done—and appreciate the limited time they have to do it.

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