Matt Gordon, former software engineer turned entrepreneur, discusses his journey from consulting to product development. Topics include team structure at Expected Behavior, challenges of running a small company, early experiences with technology and entrepreneurship, and transitioning from consulting to product development.

Get ready for an electrifying episode that will leave you in awe of the incredible Nadia Odunayo! 🎉 Join us as we unravel the remarkable journey behind The StoryGraph's meteoric rise to one million users as a one-woman dev. This conversation is full of inspiration, motivation, and pure fun and a goldmine for aspiring entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts.Nadia OdunayoWebsiteTwitterMastodonThe StoryGraphRob Frelow (Co-founder)WebsiteTwitterMastodonInstagramTikTokMentionedGetting to One Million Users as a One-Woman Dev (RailsSaas)The Case Of The Vanished Variable - A Ruby Mystery Story (RubyConf Mini)PivotalTrackerThe Mom TestYNABFIRE movementSaron Yitbarek

Join us as we listen in to Khash as he shares his story of startup failures & successes, consulting and employment in between and navigating political, economic and geographical constraints. Khash Sajadi - Founder & CEO www.cloud66.com** 3 Months Free Coupon for New Users **Cloud66 has offered IndieRails listeners a special offering. The coupon is for new users only and includes 3 months for free on the developer plan.Coupon name: IndieRails

In this episode Jess walks Jeremy through a retro of Blue Ridge Ruby, a first ever ruby conference put on by a first time ever promotor. Jeremy gets personal as he breaks down the business of putting on a conference. Listen in to see what it takes, how much it costs, was it worth it and will there be an 2nd edition???https://twitter.com/blueridgerubyhttps://ruby.social/@blueridgeruby

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of web application security, marketing, building a company and the delicate art of balancing it all. Our special guest is the remarkable Michael Buckbee, co-founder of Wafris, a new open source web application firewall that helps developers secure their web applications. But Michael isn't just an expert in cybersecurity; he also brings a unique perspective to the table with his extensive background in marketing...something all indie developers and bootstrappers need to tap into. Join us as we explore the journey of Mike and Wafris!Links:https://wafris.org/https://twitter.com/mbuckbeehttps://expeditedsecurity.com/https://elements.heroku.com/addons/expeditedsslhttps://elements.heroku.com/addons/expeditedwafhttps://elements.heroku.com/addons/ipinvestigatorhttps://elements.heroku.com/addons/expeditedcdnMentioned:https://justinjackson.ca/https://github.com/sidekiq/sidekiqhttps://www.foragoodstrftime.com/https://app.harmonizely.com/expedited/wafrishttps://businessofsoftware.org/talk/how-to-negotiate-the-long-slow-saas-ramp-of-death/Deploy Empathy

Jeremy & Jess were in cohort 23 of Daniel Vassallo's course, A Portfolio of Small Bets. After a few weeks of letting it all sink in, they share some of the things they learned, key take-aways, and more.

In this episode, Ernesto shares his journey from freelancing to building an agency, managing a remote and international team, creating productized services, and technical sales and marketing.Find ErnestoTwitterMastodonMore about OmbuLabsOmbuLabsFastRuby.ioUpgrade JSTune ReportMentioned in the PodBrennan Dunn RoadmappingBureau of DigitalDonutKnow Your TeamNate BerkopecKent Beck tweetChatGPTGitHub Copilot

Pascal on Twitter | Mastodon | Website (https://pascallaliberte.me)Some of Pascal's work...https://modestjs.works <= online book about principles for a more modest JavaScript culturehttps://sharpen.page/ten <= learn about buyer psychology over 10 weekshttps://pascal.works <= where to find links of my stuff onlineBooks mentioned:The War of Art by Stephen PressfieldPrinciple-Centered Leadership by Stephen CoveyWhat Color is Your Parachute by Dick Bolles(On Jobs-To-Be-Done theory)Competing Against Luck by Clayton ChristensenDemand-Side Sales 101 by Bob Moesta

In this episode, Chris shares a wealth of knowledge about creating businesses. He talks about how GoRails got started, almost failed, and was then jolted back to life. From his early childhood of building and selling with his parents, to branching out and expanding his portfolio of products from a solo operation to one with multiple hires, Chris' journey provides plenty of opportunities to learn by example. Whether you're starting your own business or looking to expand an existing one, Chris' story offers valuable lessons that can help you achieve your entrepreneurial goals. Chris on TwitterBusinesses/Products:GoRails.comJumpstartRails.comHatchbox.ioRailsBytes.comMore can be found on excid3.com and remoteruby.comMentioned Links:How Derek Sivers Uses Ruby And His Programming PhilosophyKeryxPaul Graham default dead or default aliveSmall BetsWardley MapsBunny.netBlue Ridge Ruby

Moncef's story is sure to be an inspiration to anyone looking to start their own business. In this episode, he shares his journey from Morocco to UVA, AOL, and several other interesting experiences, ultimately leading to the creation of his own company: Ruby on Mac. Join us as we learn about the mistakes he made along the way and how he gained the training and confidence to leave the security of his full-time job and start a business!Ruby on MacMoncef's TwitterMoncef's Personal Site30x500 AcademyCode for America18FThe fastest and easiest way to install Ruby on a Mac in 2023How to fix "command not found" after installing gemsWhich Shell Am I Using? How Can I Switch?How to customize Git preferences, macOS preferences, and GitHub repos in Ruby on Mac Ultimate