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Chad chats with Seth Godin, a bestselling author and marketing guru known for works like 'The Dip' and 'Tribes.' They explore the critical shift businesses must make from innovation to mainstream appeal. Seth emphasizes the importance of building loyal communities and the challenges of B2B selling. He advocates for courageous innovation even in the face of failure, while discussing the transformative power of programs like altMBA that foster empathy in business. The episode also highlights how storytelling and collaboration can enhance problem-solving.

Chad is joined by Mike McKenna, CEO of Shotgunflat, to discuss cultivating a business in the town in which one grew up, working with family, the effect of adding a sales team to a consultancy, and the legislation of craft-brewing. Shotgunflat Thirsty Goat Brewing Mtn Wknd Mike on Twitter Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Chad is joined by thoughtbot designer Kim Goulbourne to discuss inspiration, side projects, and winning a Webby Award! The Webby Awards Bitter Renter "Suck it Zillow. I won!" No Questions Asked Made By Bourn Kim on Twitter Kim on Instagram Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Chad is joined by Nick Charlton, thoughtbot developer and co-host of the Build Phase podcast, to give their impressions on all the news out of the WWDC17 Keynote & Platforms State of the Union. Build Phase WWDC17 Keynote Platforms State of the Union I/O '17 discussion on The Bike Shed Encoding and Decoding Custom Types Argo Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Ben outlines his next steps, reflects on his time at thoughtbot, and hands the proverbial podcast reins over to Chad. Ballroom Dancing Onboarding on Giant Robots The Art of Product Podcast Art of Vim Intro- Ben acting in a smoking jacket Upcase Refactoring From Good to Great "Blurred Lines"- Kyle Fiedler Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Ben bids adieu to thoughtbot, and outlines his plans, hopes, and fears for the future. Upcase FormKeep How to negotiate the Long, Slow, SaaS Ramp of Death- Gail Goodman The Stairstep Approach to Bootstrapping- Rob Walling Natalie Nagele on Giant Robots Vim University Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Derrick gets technical about Drip's performance optimization, and reflects on pre-conceived opinions in regards to tactical & strategic planning after receiving some constructive criticism. Upcase FormKeep Studio Pics New Relic Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Ben and Derrick recount their experiences and lessons learned speaking at MicroConf. Upcase FormKeep MicroConf Hedonic Treadmill Thank you to our sponsor this week, FreshBooksSupport Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Ben is joined this week by Spencer Fry, founder of TypeFrag, Carbonmade, Uncover, and Coach, to discuss carryover lessons of successful startups. Upcase FormKeep TypeFrag Carbonmade Coach Why I Started Coach Being a Solo Founder Notation Capital Perseverance Pays Off Creativity, Inc. Spencer on Twitter Thank you to our sponsor this week, FreshBooksSupport Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

As we prepare for MicroConf, Ben takes a new tact on his talk after giving an early demo, and Derrick recounts a positive pair-programming experience. Upcase FormKeep Screenhero Thank you to our sponsor this week, FreshBooksSupport Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots