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Amazing Teams Podcast
We started this podcast because we love teams, especially amazing ones. Michael Jordan said it best, "Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." This is what we're all about!
Our mission is to help others build amazing teams by having authentic conversations with remarkable people who are building amazing teams. We will explore the tactics, strategies, and frameworks that have helped them succeed.
Amazing Teams Podcast
TacoBytes: Why Tacos? And Other Big Questions About HeyTaco
In this bite-sized episode of Amazing Teams, Una flips the mic and interviews HeyTaco founder Doug about the seven most common "why" questions people ask about the platform. From “Why tacos?” to “Why a daily limit?”, Doug dives into the design decisions that shaped HeyTaco into the gratitude-powered, culture-building tool teams love today.
Whether you're a longtime user or taco-curious newbie, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what makes HeyTaco so unique—and effective.
🌮 What We Cover:
- Why tacos? (and why not beer?)
- Why a daily taco limit instead of weekly/monthly?
- Why only five tacos a day?
- Why the name HeyTaco instead of something more... corporate?
- Why start with custom and collaborative rewards?
- Why not recommend gift cards (even though you can use them)?
- Why the given leaderboard is more powerful than you think
- Plus: Should managers get more tacos? And do teams actually use HeyTaco long-term?
🔥 Favorite Quotes:
“Recognition at work is often boring and formal. Tacos are fun. They make people smile.” – Doug
“The best rewards aren't one-size-fits-all. They're personal, meaningful, and sometimes shared.” – Doug
“HeyTaco works because it’s fun, and it becomes a habit that actually sticks.” – Una
📌 Episode Takeaway:
HeyTaco isn’t just a tool—it’s a philosophy. Designed around fun, habit formation, and meaningful peer-to-peer recognition, it puts everyone on equal ground and keeps gratitude flowing in a lighthearted, lasting way.
