Streamlined Solopreneur: Helping Solopreneurs Take Time Off Worry-Free

Bryce Adams is creator of one of my favorite tools, Metorik. Bryce tells us about the path the led him to making Metorik, his view on e-commerce, GDPR, and how he’s using some cutting edge tools. We also talk engagement and stats. Be sure to stick around until the end of the episode - I have a new show I want to tell you about! Show NotesBryce AdamsBryce on TwitterMetorikWooCommerceAnd be sure to check out my new show, Creator Toolkit, on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.Sponsored by: Creator Courses | Pantheon Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Tessa Kriesel is a developer, community advocate, and educator. In this episode we get into our approaches to teaching, why it’s important, and the importance of giving opportunities to underserved areas and groups. We also discuss our “aha” moments – that time where programming suddenly clicked for us. Show NotesTessa KrieselPantheonOutspoken WomenCoders of TomorrowCoder DojoCodePenW3SchoolsJosh Koenig and PantheonSponsored by: The Events Calendar | Pantheon Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Jennifer Bourn is the founder of Bourn Creative and creator of the Profitable Project Plan. She's also a freelancer who’s doing it right. She has worked out the perfect system to get and manage client projects; in this episode we're going to talk all about how she built it. Show NotesJennifer BournProfitable Project PlanBourn CreativeJen's A/V SetupBlair Williams and MemberPressEpisode 18: Pippin Williamson & Restrict Content ProDelightful DownloadsZoom WebinarsInfusionSoftRevVolt Heated SlippersSponsored by: Creator Courses | Pantheon Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Abbey Perl started the Diverse Gaming Coalition to help combat online bullying through video games and modern pop culture. In this episode, I talk to her about why she started it, how she went about starting a non-profit organization, and much more. Show NotesAbbey PerlDiverse Gaming Coalition Twitch.TV@NinjaSponsored by: Creator Courses | Pantheon Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Seth S. Scott's story is an interesting one. He up and moved to New York City to pursue a career in game development. He tool a game design boot camp and left with his first commercial game, Membrane. In this episode we talk about risk and how he built a video game. Show NotesSeth S. ScottSeth on TwitterMEMBRANEMEMBRANE on TwitterUnitySponsored by: Creator Courses | Pantheon Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Scott DeLuzio is a WordPress plugin developer who likes to scratch his own itch on some pretty heavy topics, and his latest is no exception. We talk about one of this summer’s hottest topics: GDPR. Scott and I spoke about this just days before the regulation took hold, so we were working through what it is, how it affects us, and of-course how his plugin can help. I should remind you that we are not lawyers. Show NotesScott DeLuzioPrivacyWPWhat is GDPR?How to Prepare for GDPRRian Kinney and TrademarksCARROT FitnessFightCampSponsored by: MailPoet | Pantheon Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Rachel Cherry is a front end developer and lead organizer of WPCampus, a WordPress conference focused on Higher Education. In this episode, we talk about what goes into putting on this conference, from scouting a location to day-of logistics. Show NotesRachel CherryWPCampusChris Lema on How I Built ItLiam Dempsey on How I Built ItCrowdCastSponsored by: The Events Calendar | Pantheon Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

So we just wrapped up Season 4 a couple of weeks ago and it was my favorite episode for a lot of reasons. I got to talk to great people, the sponsors were fantastic, and we even had a miniseries on starting your own business. Plus, there were a lot of takeaways. I got a lot of immediately actionable advice from my guests. So hopefully you did too. Here’s some my favorites. Sponsored by: WordSesh | Jilt | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Closing out Season 4 is Beka Rice, Head of Product at Jilt! After an entire season about hearing about Jilt, Beka and I dig deep into how it was built, how to be effective with your abandoned cart emails, GDPR, and much much more. It's a great way to close out the season and I'm very excited to have her on the show! Show NotesBeka RiceJiltSkyVergeProduct Cart TitlesMembershipsProspressGDPRSponsored by: WordSesh | Jilt | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Thomas Umstattd is a plugin and agency owner who's has great success in crowdfunding his products. His take is a fantastically interesting one and he offers lots of great advice - so much that we even have a bonus over on Patreon. This is definitely one of my favorite conversations - I learned a ton here that I was able to immediately apply to my own crowdfunding efforts. Show NotesThomas UmstattdAuthor MediaMy Book TableThomas' original KickstarterThe WordPress PhilosophyGet Part 2 of our interview with Thomas on PatreonSponsored by: WordSesh | Jilt | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Stacy Kvernmo is a UX/UI Developer at OddBird. I met Stacy on another podcast and was really excited to talk to her about a number of tools and views she has about creating good code while working on a team. We talk about process, UX, and more in this episode. She and here team are doing some really cool things in Frontend Development, and it was very interesting hearing about all of it. Show NotesStacy KvernmoStacy on TwitterOddBirdLunch with BradHerman | on GithubTrueEmbracing Code Reviews - WP Sessionsphoto creditSponsored by: WordSesh | Jilt | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Evan Calkins created Hoban Press & Hoban Cards after he bought his first letterpress machine. He's a master of his craft and I was really excited to talk to Evan because I'm very interested in that creaft. He creates fantastic looking business cards and sationary, and even did my cards! We'll talk about what it's like doing a highly specialized thing in the real world - a physical product, and hear some good stories along the way. Show NotesHoban CardsEvan on TwitterHoban PressBriar PressSupport the show on PatreonSponsored by: WordSesh | Jilt | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Nancy Hildebrandt has a lot of experience in documentation and software systems, starting back in the Sun/Java days. In this episode, we talk all about building out a good support system and what that process looks like. We also talk about the importance of creating good documentation, listening to your customers, and so much more. It's a great conversation, and one that everyone can benefit from, no matter what the role. Show NotesNancyBeaver Builder Knowledge BaseEpisode 54: The GiveWP TeamHelp ScoutHow I Built It PatreonSponsored by: Jilt | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Dejan Markovic and Tina Todorovic are two halves of the Social Web Suite dream team. They are some of the hardest working, passionate folks I know in the WordPress community and an absolutely joy to talk to. I love the tool and and hearing the evolution of the project and how they work was fantastic. Show NotesSocial Web Suite (use code JoeLoveSWS for a discount)Laravel SparkWordCamp TorontoSponsored by: Jilt | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Craig Hewitt is a guy who knows podcasting, so I was super excited to talk to him about his acquisition of Seriously Simple Podcasting. He took a relatively focused WordPress plugin and turned it into a SaaS, and that's what we talk about in this episode. Lots of great advice here! Show NotesCraig HewittCraig on TwitterCastosPodcast MotorInteractive Advertising Bureau (IBA) Podcast Guidelines LibsynSponsored by: Jilt | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Beth Soderberg is a self-taught Front End Developer and speaker, and in this episode I get to talk to her about how she learned her craft. It was fun exchanging stories of our different learning experiences. Beth offers truthful and encouraging words for if you want to start on your journey to web development. Show NotesBeth SoderbergI Learned to Code Through WordPress and So Can You (slides)DCFemTechJohn Duckett's Books: HTML & CSS | Javascript & jQueryJoe's HTML & CSS CourseJavascript30 by Wes BosLynda.comWeb Hosting for StudentsSponsored by: Jilt | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Brad Williams of WebDevStudios knows a thing or two about client relationships. In this episode, We start at the beginning with finding a client, the proposal process, and touch on things like having a Discovery phase. It puts a nice cap of what we've been talking about for the last 3 weeks - the importance of building relationships. Show NotesBrad WilliamsBrad on TwitterWebDevStudiosLunch with BradHow Much does a Website Cost?Check out Brad's bonus episode on PatreonSponsored by: Checkout for WooCommerce | Jilt | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Jen Jamar is a marketing strategist who currently works for Modern Tribe. Jen really knows her stuff, which I loved because I learned a ton. And the best part? We talk about a strategy for marketing that won’t cost you thousands of dollars in Facebook Ads! In this episode we cover all sorts of stuff like Field of Dreams marketing, how to properly connect with people, and establishing your authority online. Show NotesJen JamarJen on TwitterModern TribeRebecca Gill & DIY SEO CoursesFreemiusROI of WordCampsSponsored by: Checkout for WooCommerce | Jilt | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Nicole Kohler is a Growth Marketer at Automattic; most of her job revolves around building and publishing content for her team and her main product, Jetpack. So in this episode, I talk to Nicole about Content Strategy. This is something I struggle with, and usually just publish when I think of stuff. Nicole provides us with some great advice from her time at Automattic, working with both the Jetpack and the WooCommerce teams! Show NotesNicole KohlerNicole on TwitterJetpackWooCommerceBufferWP TavernNathan Ellering & CoScheduleSponsored by: Vast Conference | Jilt | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Rian Kinney is an intellectual property lawyer and today we talk about the legal side of starting a business She's been on Office Hours to discuss contracts so I wanted to talk about IP - copyright and trademark. How it works, what the process for getting a trademark is, what the right text for your footer is, and more! It was a very educational episode for me and I hope it is for you too! Show NotesThe Kinney FirmRian on TwitterSponsored by: Vast Conference | Jilt | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Continuing our series on How You Build a Business, today I get to talk to Sara Dunn about niching down. She’s been pretty public with her process, starting a YouTube channel to discuss her decision making. I loved chatting with her about this because it can be tough and scary to decide to limit your potential client pool, but I think Sara is doing it the right way. Show NotesSara DunnSara on Twitter | InstagramSara's YouTube ChannelSara Does SEOSara on Office HoursRebeca GilStudioPressCheck out our Patreon!Sponsored by: Beaver Builder | Jilt | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

This is Part 1 of our mini series, "How You Build a Business" In today’s episode, I get to talk to Dr. Sherry Walling. She’s kicking off our miniseries on how to build a business and she helps us answer a very important question: “Am I ready to start my own business?” Sherry is a fantastic person to talk to and a wealth of knowledge. We talk self-publishing, self-knowledge, podcasting, and much more. Show NotesZen FounderZen Founder PodcastThe Entrepreneur’s Guide to Keeping Your Sh*t Together: How to Run Your Business Without Letting it Run YouZenTribesEpisode 34: Shawn HeskethCheck out our Patreon!Sponsored by: Beaver Builder | Jilt | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Josh Koenig is the founder of Pantheon. He is energetic, passionate, and knowledgable in his field. That’s a killer combination you love to see in company leaders. We talk all about the technologically cool stuff Pantheon is doing, so if you’re a developer, you don’t want to miss this one. Show NotesJosh KoenigPantheonMythical Man MonthThink with GoogleFastlyCourse: Hover & the DNSSponsored by: Beaver Builder | Jilt | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

In today’s episode, I chat with Blair Williams, a WordPress veteran with lots of great plugins. We’ll talk specifically about MemberPress and what it’s like creating that, the decision making that went into their pricing, wp-cron, and lots more. Show Notes:MemberPressBlair's other pluginswp-cron()COBOL TutorialsPledge on PatreonSponsored by: Beaver Builder | Jilt | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Peter Hollens is an incredible artist and creator. You may have seen some of his videos on YouTube. Today we’re going to talk about what goes into making them, as well as his online courses at Hollens Creator Academy. Peter’s incredibly passionate about this project and it shows. I feel like we’re both cut from the same cloth (minus the singing - I wish!) so this is a great (albeit it slightly longer) episode. Show NotesPeter HollensHollens Creator AcademyPeter on YouTubeSponsored by: Event Espresso | Jilt | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Patrick Rauland is a WooCommerce expert who joins us today to talk through everything you need to think about when setting up an e-commerce site. So this is less asking, “how did you build that,” and more, “how would you build that?” It’s a great conversation and Patrick offers some great advice and insights when making an online store, especially with WooCommerce. We discuss building trust, content marketing, conversion rates, and more. Show NotesPatrick RaulandWooCommerceLet's EncryptStripeMailchimpConvert KitWP EngineLiquid Web Managed WooCommerce HostingWP101's WooCommerce Quick Start GuideProduct Lighting BoxStorefrontPremium Themes by StudioPressLift Off Summit Content for How I Built It ListenersSponsored by: Event Espresso | Jilt | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Brady Dowdy is a podcast, manufacturer, and most important, pen addict. I’m a big fan and Brad and everything he does, and in this episode, we’re wading into very non-techie waters. Brad and I talk about what it’s like building a physical product – from prototyping to manufacturing. It’s a fantastic conversation and I definitely learned a lot. I like it so much, that we did a bonus episode, for Patrons only. Hear more about that in the show! I think you'll love it. Show NotesBrad on TwitterNock Co.Pen Addict BlogPen Addict PodcastBOgear BullpupTom Bihn Travel BagsGet the bonus episode on PatreonSponsored by: Event Espresso | Jilt | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Cody Landefeld is the co-founder and director of Mode Effect, a company that specializes in WooCommerce. In this episode we talk about how he and his company built those Disney quizzes that are so addicting. On top of that, we discuss working with Enterprise level clients like Disney and of course, e-commerce. This episode kicks off a 5 episode set of e-commerce-based episodes! Show NotesCody on TwitterMode EffectDisney Quizzes on Oh My Disney!WPwatercoolerThis is Episode # 64, the first episode of Season 4.Sponsored by: Event Espresso | Jilt | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

In this very special live episode, I had the opportunity to interview WordCamp US attendees and ask them 3 questions: What advice for Frontend Development optimizations do you have for us?How do you level up your skills?If you could go back in time and tell your younger self one thing, what would it be?Special thanks to everyone I interviews, and to Pantheon for sending me to WordCamp US and making this episode possible!Sponsored by: Pantheon Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Morten Rand-Hendriksen is an incredible developer and teacher who brings it all to his online courses. In this extra long Season 3 Finale, Morten and I run the gamut on topics, including courses, empathy, technology, WordPress, and more. I strongly recommend you give this one a good listen because it's a great episode. Thanks so much for a great Season - see you in January! Show NotesMorten Rand-HendriksenMorten on TwitterLyndaMorten in LinkedIn LearningEpisode 5: Carrie DilsJavascript Essential Training CourseJavascript and jQueryJavascript for Web DesignersHow I Built It on PatreonHow I Built It Facebook GroupSponsored by: LifterLMS | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Neill is the President of SiteLock, and has spent a lot of time building a successful company. They are not only good at what they do, but deeply dedicated to the community. In this episode, we talk all about security for your website, who's most at risk, and what can happen if you ignore simple site security. Of-course, we also talk about prevention. Show NotesSiteLockDeleting 3 million spam comments from your WordPress databaseHow I Built It on PatreonHow I Built It Facebook GroupSponsored by: LifterLMS | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

I met Nathan at WordCamp DC over the summer. We got to talking about a really cool project of his, Staging Pilot, so I asked him to be on the show. It's a very interesting conversation because we get pretty developery, which I totally love to do. We talk about this smart algorithm to figure out differences between the production and the staging site, and a whole bunch of other things. Make sure to put your developer hat on for this one because it is a doozy! Show NotesNathan on TwitterStaging PilotSponsored by: WP-CRM System | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Jeff and I talk about one of my favorite topics: podcasting. Jeff is a professional podcaster; he does it for other brands, so he doesn't just have his own. He is hired to help people set up their own podcasts. Whether it be to promote their brand or other things that you could do with your podcast that don't necessarily make direct sponsor money. We also geek out about hardware and stuff like that too, so it's really really fun episode. Show NotesJeff LargeCome Alive Creative9 Ways to Determine ROI of Your PodcastThe Absolute Beginners Guide to Podcasting: EquipmentBonus episode with Jeff on PatreonSponsored by: ProsPress | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Jack McConnell of Made with Fuel talks about his plugin, Better Notifications for WordPress. We talked about scratching your own itch, and getting in there and coding. We also talked about the long game a little bit, so he talked about how he front-loaded a lot of research to make sure that the plugin was worth pursuing. He also talks about hiring out. It's a nice take that developers are sometimes resistant to, but he wanted to make sure he didn't waste as much time spinning his wheels. Show NotesJack on TwitterMade with FuelBetter Notifications for WordPressWant to engage with other listeners? Check out the Facebook Group!Sponsored by: ProsPress | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Amir Salihefendic is the founder and CEO of Doist, maker of the popular Task Management app, Todoist. Today we are talking about their new chat app Twist, which was create as a way to combine email and Slack-like functionality. We talk about all sorts of great topics, but most notably, Work/Life Balance and how always being connected with apps like Slack are unhealthy. Thus, the idea for Twist came to be. It's a great episode, and if you like it, you can catch Part 2 over on Patreon, where we talk more about the making of Todoist and adapting in an ever-changing technological landscape. Show NotesAmir SalihefendicDoistTwistPart 2 on PatreonSponsored by: SIteLock | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Gravity Forms is one of, if not the, oldest premium form builders for WordPress. Alex Cancado, one of the founders, and I talk about the research that went into creating such an integral part of any website. We also talk about refactoring, automated testing, what it was like creating add-ons for Gravity forms and a whole lot more. If you like this episode, you can catch a bonus episode with Alex where we talk about business, copyrights, and more over on Patreon. Show Notes Gravity FormsGravity Form Add-onsJeff Matson's How I Built It EpisodeBonus Interview on Patreon: Alex and I go deeper about pricing model, the price of support, copyrights, the importance of Paypal, and more.Sponsored by: SIteLock | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

GiveWP is a plugin that helps you accept donations on your WordPress site. I got to talk to Matt and Devin about all sorts of other stuff though, like collaboration on a large team and the importance of great support. Show NotesGiveWP GiveWP on Twitter Scaling your WordPress Support for Growth Sponsored by: SIteLock | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Ben Meredith is a WordPress man about town, working with lots of great folks in the community like GiveWP, and putting out his own plugins. In this episode, Ben and I talk about Better Click to Tweet, a fantastic and free WordPress plugin he created. Show NotesBen MeredithBen on TwitterBetter Click to TweetGiveWPIn Memory of Jesse PetersenEpisode 34: Shawn Hesketh and WP101Sponsored by: Access Aerial | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Brian Hogg is a Canadian, WordPress Plugin Developer, Educator, and more. He has a few great courses on how to create WordPress plugins and a very informative newsletter to go with them. In part 2, we talk all about what to put in free vs. paid, build tools, and more. Show NotesBrian HoggEvent Calendar NewsletterBrian's CoursesUsing Git with the WordPress Plugin RepositoryWays to Handle Pro and Free Versions of Your WordPress PluginEpisode 43 - Justin Ferriman & LearnDashSponsored by: The Events Calendar | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Brian Hogg is a Canadian, WordPress Plugin Developer, Educator, and more. He has a few great courses on how to create WordPress plugins and a very informative newsletter to go with them. In this 2 part episode, we discuss his plugins as well as general plugin development; this includes build tools, SVN, submitting to the WordPress repository, and more. Show NotesBrian HoggEvent Calendar NewsletterBrian's CoursesUsing Git with the WordPress Plugin RepositoryWays to Handle Pro and Free Versions of Your WordPress PluginSponsored by: StagingPilot | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Mike Rohde is a designer and founder of the Sketchnotes Army! He's also a twice-published author and Green Bay Packers fan. In this episode, we talk about how he came up with sketchnotes, why it helps with retention, getting published, and tons more! Show NotesMike RohdeMike on TwitterSketchnotesThe Pen is Mightier than the KeyboardSponsored by: Seriously Simple Podcasting | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Andy and I continue our conversation from last week, about general theme development. We discuss our favorite tools and learning resources, plus much more! If you're interested in making WordPress themes, these episodes are must-listens! Show NotesPart 1Andy WilkersonParallelusUpThemesTheme ForestGoogle TrendsWordPress.orgJadeGruntEpisode 10: Beaver BuilderRunwayUnderscoresCreating a WordPress ThemeJoe's WordPress Theming CourseSome Nutsi Fan Theories - Stuff You Should KnowSponsored by: Liquid Web | Project Panorama Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Andy Wilkerson is a theme developer and theme shop owner that made a name for himself on Theme Forest. Now he's working on all sorts of projects, not just for themes, but for podcasts and more! In this 2-parter, he and I talk about his story and general theme development. This episode, Part 1, focuses primarily on how he built his business. Show NotesAndy WilkersonParallelusUpThemesTheme ForestGoogle TrendsWordPress.orgJadeGruntEpisode 10: Beaver BuilderRunwayUnderscoresCreating a WordPress ThemeJoe's WordPress Theming CourseSponsored by: Liquid Web | Project Panorama Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Sean Blanda is a long time friend, journalist, and Editor-in-Chief of GrowthLab and I Will Teach You To Be Rich. He has an excellent newsletter that focuses in on specific topics and takes an objective approach to writing. In this episode, we discuss what an full stack Indy publishing platform would look like, and why it's important. Show NotesSean BlandaSean on TwitterGrowthLabI Will Teach You To Be Rich99UTechnicallyShop Talk Show: News Publishing with Rebekah MonsonMedium and the Reason You Can't Stand the NewsSponsored by: Liquid Web | Project Panorama Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

James Rose is an Australian agency owner who creates websites for a living. In this episode, we talk about his brand new product, Content Snare. Content Snare is a software product built to drastically cut down the time and headache wasted on chasing up clients for website content. I think anyone who's made websites can get behind this. We also talk about being a good developer, and how to create a product people will actually use. Show NotesJames on TwitterContent SnareAkturaGlipJiraReworkSponsored by: FacetWP | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Ryan Sullivan is the founder of WP Site Care, a business that helps service and maintain WordPress sites. In this episode, we talk about building a business that meets a need and defines expectations, some great tools for running a support business, and what customer care really means. Show NotesRyan on TwitterWP Site CareHelp ScoutBasecampSponsored by: SIteLock | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Russell Aaron is a backend developer working for WebDevStudios and working out of Reno, NV. He's done lots of work within the WordPress community, including work on the plugin Maintainn Tools, which he uses to help troubleshoot websites. Show NotesRussell AaronWebDevStudiosMaintainnMaintainn ToolsPluginizeQuery MonitorSponsored by: WP Site Care | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

This is the second of a 2-part series called Educational WordPress! In the last episode, I spoke to Chris Badgett. Today, it's Justin Ferriman Justin Ferriman is the owner of the LearnDash LMS for WordPress. In this episode we talk about building an audience first, scratching your own itch, and listening to your customers. He provides some great advice on making sure you have people to sell to before selling, and lots more! Show Notes Justin FerrimanLearnDashMoodleVideo Course ProgressionSponsored by: WP Site Care | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

This is the first of a 2-part series called Educational WordPress! Over the next 2 episodes, I talk to two of of the biggest names in a WordPress LMSs and WordPress in the educational space. Today, it's Chris Badgett. Chris Badgett is a software company owner, a world traveller, and first and foremost, an educator. In this episode, we get to talk all about empathy, teaching, and scratching your own itch. He offers some great insight on running a company, connecting with customers, and how there are some things you can't outsource. Show NotesChris BadgettLifterLMSSterling Audio ST51Episode 34: Shawn HeskethThe Lean StartupWant to get early access to ad-free episodes, extended interviews, video tutorials and more? Check out our Patreon.Sponsored by: WP Site Care | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★

Kiko Doran is a veteran, developer, musician, teacher, and so much more! In this incredibly interesting interview, Kiko and I talk about how he created the iBook, Learn Pharrell Williams' Happy for Apple's new Tuniversity project. We talk about how the innovative new idea evolved, what it was like working on this high profile project, breaking the music down, learning iBooks Author, and so much more in these 24 minutes. Make sure to check out the extended, 17 minute interview that's for Patreon backers only! Show NotesKiko Doran on TwitterTuniversityLearn Pharrell Williams' HappyModern TribePrestige ConfPart 2 on PatreonSponsored by: WP Site Care | Liquid Web Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★