How Did Ben Peck Build a Community for UX Designers and Product Managers?

In Episode 030 of the #kilnroadtrip, created and produced by The Swell Pod, hosts Spencer McKeown and Josh Taylor interview Ben Peck, co-founder of Front Utah. In this episode, Ben discusses his path into product design and the evolution of his company, which offers inspiration and training for UX designers and product managers. The episode explores the challenges Ben encountered during the pandemic and highlights the expansion of the community he's fostered.

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Front Utah - Inspiration & training for UX Designers and Product managers

frontutah.com

Location: Kiln. Lehi

The Kiln Road Trip: Uncovering Deep Truths with 100 Pleasantly Rebellious Humans. 10 days. 5 States. 3,580 Miles.100 Interviews! Daily episodes starting on March 5, Monday to Friday, for the next 100 days, followed by a short documentary and a book about the journey.

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And thank you to the crew who helped us document and share the journey: Denisse Leon, Ty Cottle, Nathan Clark, and Findlay McKeown.

Time Stamps:

The kiln road trip (00:00:03) Introduction to the podcast episode and the purpose of the journey across five states.

Interview with Ben Peck (00:01:08) Introduction of Ben Peck, co-founder of Front Utah, and his background in product and design leadership.

Ben's journey into product design (00:02:31) Ben Peck's journey from animation to graphic design, software design, and product management.

Challenges during the pandemic (00:13:14) Discussion on the challenges faced during the pandemic and its impact on the community and professional development budgets.

Building and growing the community (00:10:18) Lessons learned from growing the community, understanding the community's needs, and providing value through events and resources.

Creating a movement (00:19:38) Ben Peck's perspective on taking an idea and creating a movement, emphasizing the importance of time and dedication without immediate financial benefit.

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