Jason Lengstorf

Jason Lengstorf joined me on Ditching Hourly to talk about the novel way he's using his generalist web skills to create value, have fun, and make a living.Jason's Bio:Jason Lengstorf is the host of Learn With Jason, a web generalist and the undefeated smashburger champ. A creative technologist and educator, Jason helps tech companies connect with developer communities through better devrel strategy and creative media production. He advocates for continued learning through collaboration and play as the fastest path to growth, and models this on weekly livestreams where he pair programs with experts from around the community to learn something new in 90 minutes. He’s trying his very best to follow his own advice. When this whole internet thing goes out of style, he'll probably open a food truck in his home city of Portland, Oregon.Jason's Links:https://www.jason.af/linkshttps://www.learnwithjason.dev/ ----Do you have questions about how to improve your business? Things like:Value pricing your work instead of billing for your time?Positioning yourself as the go-to person in your space?Productizing your services so you never have to have another awkward sales call or spend hours writing another custom proposal?Book a one-on-one coaching call with me and get answers to these questions and others in the time it takes to get ready for work in the morning.Best of all, you're covered by my 100% satisfaction guarantee. If at the end of the call, you don't feel like it was worth it, just say the word, and I'll refund your purchase in full.To book your one-on-one coaching call, go to: https://jonathanstark.com/callI hope to see you there!

Joining Saron today is Jason Lengstorf, host of Learn with Jason, where he pair programs with experts from around the community to learn something new in 90 minutes. Jason talks about how he found his way into tech after being in a band, his passion for code and all things Developer Relations. He helps companies form stronger connections with their communities through creative media and special events. Jason also discusses the importance of showing up in tech, and what it really means. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) Generative Art SVG animations React Serverless Functions API Flash PHP JavaScript CSS HTML dHTML iFrame Learn With Jason DevRel / Dev Experience Engine X Front End Architect Jason LengstorfJason Lengstorf is a principal developer experience engineer at Netlify and the host of Learn With Jason, a live-streamed video show where he pairs with people in the community to learn something new in 90 minutes. He’s passionate about building healthy, efficient teams and systems, and he’s done his best to positively influence the community, leadership, and technical health of open source and companies including Gatsby and IBM. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

In this chat, Jason Lengstorf, a former band website builder turned software architect, shares his unique journey from dropping out of college to working at IBM and co-founding CodeTV, a reality show for developers. He discusses the power of self-teaching through curiosity and how in-person events shape engineers. Jason highlights the importance of tacit knowledge, community, and the blend of technical and leadership skills in advancing one’s career, revealing a holistic approach to learning in the tech world.

In this episode, Jason Lengstorf, a producer at CodeTV.dev, shares insights from his journey in web development and community building. He discusses the importance of DevRel and how engaging content has evolved from streaming to innovative formats like competitions. The conversation dives into the complexities of creating meaningful content in today’s fast-paced media landscape and even touches on quirky sponsorship ideas, from tech gear to barbecue sauce. Jason also shares tips on video production gear and humorous stories about spicy food!

What we coverCreating content is a process, not a projectReusing content effectivelyStay on message!!Consistent gentle pressureBoring but effective strategiesWhere to hear from JasonTwitter: @jlengstorfjason.af/linkshttps://www.learnwithjason.dev/