#210 – Zach Stepek on the Interconnected WordPress Ecosystem, Partnerships and Trust
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Zach Stepek about the evolving nature of partnerships in the WordPress ecosystem. Zach shares his journey through various tech roles, his discovery of WordPress, and his passion for WooCommerce. They discuss the
March 25, 202653m 11s
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Show Notes
In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Zach Stepek about the evolving nature of partnerships in the WordPress ecosystem. Zach shares his journey through various tech roles, his discovery of WordPress, and his passion for WooCommerce. They discuss the interconnected roles of agencies, product companies, and hosting providers, the impact of short-term profit-driven thinking versus long-term, values-based collaboration, and the challenges posed by economic shifts. The conversation focusses on the importance of trust, community, and patience for sustainable growth in WordPress.