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The Business of Laravel

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Short, powerful interviews with business leaders working with and within the Laravel ecosystem--about business, tech, and more! Hosted by Matt Stauffer. 

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12 episodes
episode Faithful in Small Things, Ready for Big Opportunities | Alex Millar, CTO & Founder of GovAI artwork
Faithful in Small Things, Ready for Big Opportunities | Alex Millar, CTO & Founder of GovAI

In this episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, Matt Stauffer talks with Alex Millar, CTO and founder of GovAI, about his journey from selling his previous venture, Bonfire, to adopting Laravel for his latest project. Alex shares how Laravel improved his two-man team’s efficiency and his experience as a newcomer to the framework. They discuss challenges in adopting new tools, the importance of documentation, architecture testing, and strategies for entrepreneurial success. Alex also offers insights on leadership, communication, and how small, well-executed details can drive significant growth. * Matt Stauffer Twitter [https://twitter.com/stauffermatt] * Tighten Website [https://tighten.com/] * Alex Millar’s Website [https://alxndrmlr.com/] * Alex Millar Twitter [https://x.com/alxndrmlr] * GovAI Website [https://govai.com/] * MinMaxing Software Costs Talk [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQUxJObxTUs] * Randall Stutman: The Essence of Leadership [The Knowledge Project Ep. #96] [https://fs.blog/knowledge-project/randall-stutman/] "‌") * Jim Dethmer: Leading Above the Line [The Knowledge Project Ep. #60] [https://fs.blog/jim-dethmer/] * TED: Speaking so People Want to Listen [https://www.ted.com/talks/julian_treasure_how_to_speak_so_that_people_want_to_listen] * Alex’s README [https://alxndrmlr.com/readme] You can email Alex at alexander.millar@gmail.com [alexander.millar@gmail.com]. ----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten [https://tighten.com/].

Yesterday - 53 min
episode The Power of Intentional Leadership | Jason Johnson, CIO at Sweetwater artwork
The Power of Intentional Leadership | Jason Johnson, CIO at Sweetwater

In this episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, Matt Stauffer sits down with Jason Johnson, Chief Information Officer at Sweetwater, a leading provider of musical instruments, pro audio equipment, and comprehensive support services for musicians and audio professionals. They discuss Sweetwater’s impressive growth, how Laravel plays a key role in their technology stack, and the critical importance of building a strong company culture. Jason shares valuable insights on hiring practices, the significance of diversity in tech, and the power of vulnerability in leadership. He also emphasizes the need for continuous learning and highlights the importance of making intentional, business-driven decisions in both technology and team management. * Matt Stauffer Twitter [https://twitter.com/stauffermatt] * Tighten Website [https://tighten.com/] * Jason Johnson LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonpauljohnson/]  * Extreme Ownership Book [https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs/dp/1250067057] * Upstream Book [https://www.amazon.com/Upstream-Quest-Problems-Before-Happen/dp/1982134720] * 168 Hours Book [https://www.amazon.com/168-Hours-Have-More-Think/dp/159184410X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=34RHSV72B1FSX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cRqcrum4cMo7EJR5PW0Mt2hlItYwIQwGWCxpFyLkCGHdSMtn1oEKguhBkWXMGdEsAjP4q819hNRxxi8M2H_Nl1im_xVvjwgkYIrT2KtsC3C4MOvuyVxMcKaj5lhy7hxXuojNFRT3BB-KDd491UAUq74GCFD9-krFFTpJhUgAFRJKJWG2X4t9ShLa_FCDlfIz-T1YUs79gK7K7vvaQLOVlO-_GMH47XymkXAiliO7G9U.xKGAtG07i-XUqWUAF1BYnVRj63fJfxk_NATW6h32dYk&dib_tag=se&keywords=168+hours&qid=1728424004&s=books&sprefix=168+hour%2Cstripbooks%2C117&sr=1-1] * Sweetwater LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/sweetwater/] * Sweetwater Careers [https://www.sweetwater.com/careers/] ----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten [https://tighten.com/].

15. okt. 2024 - 59 min
episode Scaling and Handling Finances as a Solo Founder | Jason McCreary, Founder of Shift artwork
Scaling and Handling Finances as a Solo Founder | Jason McCreary, Founder of Shift

In this episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, Matt Stauffer interviews Jason McCreary, the founder of Shift. They discuss Jason's role and journey in the Laravel community, the functionality of Laravel Shift as an automation tool for upgrading Laravel versions, and the importance of keeping Laravel applications up to date. Jason shares his experience in building a successful SaaS product for developers, offers advice for aspiring founders and business owners, and discusses the unique challenges and rewards of being a solo founder. * Matt Stauffer Twitter [https://twitter.com/stauffermatt] * Tighten Website [https://tighten.com/] * Jason McCreary Twitter [https://x.com/gonedark] * Shift [https://laravelshift.com] * Jason’s Twitter Thread [https://x.com/gonedark/status/1687162678396010504] * Jason’s Video on Adding an SMS Admin Action to Download Logs [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sM_CRZkqzIk] * Jason’s Article on SMS admin in 8 lines of code [https://jasonmccreary.me/articles/nexmo-sms-admin-laravel/] * Origin story of Shift [https://basecodefieldguide.com/podcast/49-how-shift-got-started/] ----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten [https://tighten.com/].

01. okt. 2024 - 53 min
episode Boring Tech, Bold Results | Jon Behr, VP of Engineering at FM artwork
Boring Tech, Bold Results | Jon Behr, VP of Engineering at FM

In this episode of the Business of Laravel Podcast, Matt Stauffer sits down with Jon Behr, VP of Engineering at FM, to discuss his journey into the company and FM's use of Laravel. FM operates three major brands—Musicbed, Film Supply, and Stills—which license music, provide film clips, and sell premium stock photography. John shares insights into the ground-up rewrite of the Musicbed app using Laravel, highlighting the importance of choosing "boring technology" to ensure stability. They also explore topics like scalability, clear communication within engineering teams, and the intricacies of hiring and firing developers. * Matt Stauffer Twitter [https://twitter.com/stauffermatt] * Tighten Website [https://tighten.com/] * Jon Behr Twitter [https://x.com/jontybehr] * Jon Behr LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jontybehr/]  * FM Website [https://www.fm.co/] * Musicbed [https://www.musicbed.com/] * Filmsupply [https://www.filmsupply.com/] * Choose Boring Technology Blog Post [https://mcfunley.com/choose-boring-technology] * Becoming an Effective Software Engineering Manager Book [https://www.amazon.com/Become-Effective-Software-Engineering-Manager/dp/1680507249] * Radical Candor Book [https://www.radicalcandor.com/the-book/] * FM Careers Page [https://www.fm.co/careers] ----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten [https://tighten.com/].

17. sep. 2024 - 47 min
episode Strategic Leadership: The Importance of Saying No | Chris Morrell, CEO of InterNACHI artwork
Strategic Leadership: The Importance of Saying No | Chris Morrell, CEO of InterNACHI

In this episode of the Business of Laravel Podcast, Matt Stauffer sits down with Chris Morrell, the CEO and CTO of InterNACHI, the largest trade organization for residential and commercial property inspectors globally. Chris shares his insights on leading a technology-driven business in the home inspection industry and explains how InterNACHI leverages Laravel to deliver education, certification, and business tools for home inspectors. He discusses the challenges of broadening their service offerings while emphasizing the importance of making strategic, focused decisions. Additionally, Chris shares his experiences with the hiring process for Laravel developers and highlights the advantages of active participation in the Laravel community. * Matt Stauffer Twitter [https://twitter.com/stauffermatt] * Tighten Website [https://tighten.com/] * Chis on Mastodon [https://rtsn.dev/@chris] * InterNACHI Website [https://www.nachi.org/] * Chris Morrell Twitter [https://twitter.com/inxilpro] * Chris Morrell on GitHub [https://github.com/inxilpro] * Radical Candor Book [https://www.radicalcandor.com/the-book/] * Books by Tim Ferriss [https://tim.blog/tim-ferriss-books/] * Financial Management of a Marketing Firm Book [https://punctuation.com/book-financial-management-of-a-marketing-firm/] * Chris’s Podcast - Over Engineered [https://overengineered.fm/] * Gretel Package [https://github.com/glhd/gretel?ref=madewithlaravel.com] ----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten [https://tighten.com/].

03. sep. 2024 - 56 min
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