{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"711: Joe Pope is a Director of Business Development & Beer Brewer [podcast]","description":" Joe Pope shares his passion for home brewing beer and smoking meats, revealing how his science background and connections with the craft beer community sparked his brewing journey. He talks about experimenting with different styles, giving his beers creative names, and the fun of sharing these creations with friends and colleagues. Joe emphasizes the importance of genuine relationships and how hobbies outside work foster those connections, especially in his role as a business development leader. He also discusses Hinge\u2019s unique \u201cHinge Has Your Back Day,\u201d encouraging employees to celebrate their interests and build a positive culture. Joe believes that embracing one\u2019s \u201cAnd\u201d makes professionals more relatable and successful. Episode Highlights \u00b7 Sharing your personal "And"\u2014your hobbies or passions outside work\u2014can help build better relationships and make you more successful professionally. \u00b7 Joe found more success when he embraced who he really is and shared that openly, even on platforms like LinkedIn. \u00b7 He believes understanding clients\u2019 and colleagues\u2019 interests outside of work leads to stronger connections and better business outcomes. \u00b7 Creating a supportive, human-centric environment starts at the top and is essential for a positive agency culture. \u00b7 At his company, they have an annual \u201cHinge Has Your Back Day,\u201d encouraging employees to step away from work and do what they love, reinforcing the value of having interests beyond just the job title. ","author_name":"What's Your "And"?","author_url":"http:\/\/whatsyourand.com","html":"