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Bonus Episode - The Mechanics Behind Developing Great Software With the Development Team from Shop-Ware
Episode 209

Bonus Episode - The Mechanics Behind Developing Great Software With the Development Team from Shop-Ware

Changing The Industry Podcast

March 26, 20251h 8mbonus

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In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Andrew McAllister, Michael Broschart, and Stevon Wright from the Shop-Ware Development Team. Andrew shares insights on the importance of being candid with customers about software updates and timelines. Stevon talks about the challenges of stepping into a role where the code needs to be extended and maintained without compromising performance. Michael highlights the significance of understanding shop owners' workflows and communicating effectively to improve Shop-Ware features. This episode offers a deep dive into the behind-the-scenes development process at Shop-Ware.

00:00 Podcast Feedback Via Facebook Messages

09:42 "True Automotive Hobbyists?"

14:55 Off-Road Mishap and Rescue

19:02 Passion for Cars and Networking

25:17 Parenting Reflection and Understanding

28:08 "From Big Corp to Dream Job"

33:16 Adapting to New Software

39:18 Network Capacity and Communication Issues

46:47 Identifying Pain Points for Solutions

49:44 Unifying Shopware Experience

56:55 Seamless Financing Solution Launch Timeline

01:02:08 Shopware Feature Enhancements Request

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