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What Would Spence Do If He Was Running Automattic? Jon, Kurt, and Spence discuss Spence's new WordPress as a Service offering that provides everything smart creators want for a platform, including personal support and done-for-you expertise. This is the WordPress that Spence would create if he were running Automattic. Spencer helps freelancers, entrepreneurs, and agencies build and grow successful businesses with WordPress. Spencer is an experienced entrepreneur, attorney, and WordPress Influencer. #1 - Tell us about your new product/service, "LaunchKit," and what problem it helps solve in WordPress. #2 - You have consulted many WordPress agency owners and entrepreneurs in WordPress what consistent patterns have you observed? #3 - What are some major differences people need to understand when producing new products or services in the WordPress space? #4 - What would they be if you ran WordPress and could fix one or two major things? #5 - If you return to a time machine at the beginning of your career, what essential advice would you give yourself? #6 - Are there any online recourses or books you like to recommend to the audience? Spencer Forman of LaunchKit https://wplaunchkit.com/ https://launchflows.com/ https://spencerforman.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerforman/ @SpencerForman ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show ----------------------------------- Zoho.com: - https://www.zoho.com/partners/ Sensei LMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT WPLaunchify - hhttps://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show -----------------------------------   FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH US Website https://www.wp-tonic.com/ YouTube Channel: @wptonic The Membership Machine Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3W9r4gb Twitter: @wptonic_com LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42ngKWr --------------------------------------------------Hosts of The Show Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandenwood/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/

We Discuss Plugins & Themes, Economy, Entrepreneurship & Pricing Do you want to learn more about the WordPress plugins & themes economy, interested in entrepreneurship and pricing strategies for success? Join us as we discuss these topics and more in our exclusive podcast. Hear from digital entrepreneurs, plugin creators, and industry experts as they share their wealth of knowledge from years of experience. Discover how to create a profitable business model, perfect your pricing strategy, and boost your online presence with powerful plugins & themes. Don't miss out.   #1 - Where are we 2023 connected to the WordPress plugin, theme, and over services is the market still growing or declining? #2 - What major challenges and opportunities are connected to the WordPress general professional market in 2023? #3 - What general advice would you give somebody considering entering the WordPress professional marketplace? #4 - What are some things you would like to see change connected to the wider WordPress professional marketplace? #5 - If you return to a time machine at the beginning of your career, what essential advice would you give yourself? #6 - Are there any online recourses or books you like to recommend to the audience? Vova Feldman of Freemius https://freemius.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/vovafeldman/ @vovafeldman @freemius

With Special Guest Panelist Katie Keith Co-Founder & CEO Barn2 & Brian Jackson of Forgemedi Are you looking for the latest news on WordPress and Technology? Look no further! Join us in this podcast for a special roundtable show discussing the hottest stories from this month. Our panel of experts will break down each story and explain why it matters to WordPress developers. Get ready to learn about all the new releases and innovations – you don't want to miss out. Tune in now and stay up-to-date with everything happening in the world of WordPress and Technology! ------------------------------------------------- The Month Stories ------------------------------------------------- #1 - WordPress Co-Founder Matt Mullenweg on the Ai REVOLUTION https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5yJMCBzTQY&t=91s #2 - No Mercy / No Malice: Techno-Narcissism https://www.profgalloway.com/techno-narcissism/ #3 - Reusable Blocks Renamed to Patterns with Synced and Non-Synced Options https://wptavern.com/reusable-blocks-renamed-to-patterns-with-synced-and-non-synced-options   #4 - Seth Godin’s new manifesto https://mixergy.com/interviews/the-song-of-significance-with-seth-godin/ Brian Jackson of Forgemedia https://forgemedia.io/ https://brianleejackson.com/ @brianleejackson @forgemediallc   Katie Keith, Co-Founder & CEO of Barn2 https://barn2.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekeithbarn2/

We Discuss Gutenberg, Classic & Full Website Editing Themes, And Much More Connected to the World of WordPress Mike McAlister is a veteran product developer and designer in the WordPress space. He founded and sold successful WordPress products like Array Themes and Atomic Blocks. Now, Mike is focused on the future of WordPress with his new product brand, Ollie. #1 - Mike, tell the audience more about Ollie and "Liftoff Creator Course" and the main things you want to achieve with developing this full website Gutenberg Block Theme #2 - What are you on thought connected recent discussions connected to what has been called "classic Gutenberg themes" and full website editing themes like Ollie? #3 - What do you see as some of the opportunities that are offered with full website editing themes and block frameworks? #4 - What are some of the things you would like to see improvements in the world of the Gutenberg project? #5 - If you return to a time machine at the beginning of your career, what essential advice would you give yourself? #6 - Are there any online recourses or books you like to recommend to the audience? Mike McAlister of Ollie, "Liftoff Creator Course" and Atomic Blocks https://mikemcalister.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-mcalister/   ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show ----------------------------------- Zoho.com: - https://www.zoho.com/partners/ Sensei LMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT WPLaunchify - hhttps://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show -----------------------------------

Are you looking for a way to promote and market your online WordPress or SaaS business? Have you been struggling to find the proper PR techniques to do so? Worry no more! Our video will take you through modern PR strategies to help your business get noticed. You'll learn how to leverage social media, create press releases and reach out directly to journalists, all designed to boost visibility and generate sales.   With Special Guest - Mickie Kennedy From Erelease:https://bit.ly/3X9ulOV

WordPress & Zoho The Opportunities & Challenges Are you trying to understand the opportunities and challenges of using WordPress and Zoho together? Then this video is for you! We'll go over the differences between these two powerful platforms and how they can be used together to maximize your success. Find out how WordPress and Zoho work together, what potential problems you may encounter, and tips for getting the most out of both tools.   ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show ----------------------------------- Zoho.com: - https://www.zoho.com/partners/ Sensei LMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT WPLaunchify - hhttps://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show -----------------------------------   FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH US Website https://www.wp-tonic.com/ YouTube Channel: @wptonic The Membership Machine Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3W9r4gb Twitter: @wptonic_com LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42ngKWr -------------------------------------------------- Hosts of The Show Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandenwood/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show -----------------------------------

How To Build a Successful Niche Plugin Business In 2023 Are you looking to start a successful niche plugin business in 2023? With the proper knowledge and tools, it's totally possible. In this video, we will provide step-by-step instructions on how to get your business up and running quickly. From choosing the right platform, pricing models, customer acquisition strategies, and marketing tips, you'll have all the information you need to launch your new venture confidently. The Show's Main Interview Topics #1 - Hi Adeel, can you give some idea of what led you to get involved with WordPress and integrate it with the Zoom platform? #2 - What are the benefits and drawbacks of your main plugin relying on a third-party platform like Zoom? #3 - We faced some significant changes this month on how Zoom works with WordPress how are you responding to these changes? #4 - You have a new plugin solution in the same area as your original, very popular Zoom plugin, but it works with BigBlueButton (BBB), which is an open-source platform can you tell us what you see as some of the benefits you see with this particular solution? #5 - If you return to a time machine at the beginning of your career, what essential advice would you give yourself? #6 - Are there any online recourses or books you like to recommend to the audience?   https://elearningevolve.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeel-raza/   ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show ----------------------------------- Zoho.com: - https://www.zoho.com/partners/ Sensei LMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT WPLaunchify - hhttps://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show -----------------------------------   FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH US Website https://www.wp-tonic.com/ YouTube Channel: @wptonic The Membership Machine Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3W9r4gb Twitter: @wptonic_com LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42ngKWr  

This is our monthly round-table discussion show with special guest Lee Jackson from the Tailblazer podcast.   #1 - WordPress 6.3 Development Kicks Off to Conclude Gutenberg Phase 2 https://wptavern.com/wordpress-6-3-development-kicks-off-to-conclude-gutenberg-phase-2 #2 - Elon Musk names NBCU ad chief Linda Yaccarino as Twitter CEO https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/12/tech/twitter-ceo-linda-yaccarino/index.html Twitter's new CEO joked that it was 'game on' as Instagram reportedly works on a competitor, while other staff poked fun at the rival's outage. https://www.businessinsider.com/new-twitter-ceo-says-game-on-as-instagram-competitor-comes-closer-2023-5 #3 - WordPress 6.2.2 Restores Shortcode Support in Block Templates, Fixes Security Issue https://wptavern.com/wordpress-6-2-2-restores-shortcode-support-in-block-templates-fixes-security-issue #4 - Apple Reality Pro: everything we know about Apple’s VR headset https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/apple-reality-pro-headset-rumors-news-price-release-date/   Lee Jackson, special guest this month https://www.linkedin.com/in/leematthewjackson/ https://www.leematthewjackson.com/ @thedadpan Regular Monthly Panel Heather Wilde Renze https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherwilde/ @heathriel Chris Badgett https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-badgett-57486325/ @ChrisBadgett Spencer Forman https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerforman/ @SpencerForman Kurt von Ahnen https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ @MananaNoMas

How Do You Successfully Rebrand Established Digital Products or Services 2023? Are you looking to successfully rebrand an established product or service? This video will teach you the essential steps for successful rebranding. Learn how to identify and analyze your target audience, create a unique and recognizable brand identity, build customer trust, develop effective marketing strategies, and more. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to increase customer loyalty and drive sales! Watch now for valuable tips to help take your business to the next level! The Show's Main Interview Topics   #1 - What were the main business drivers connected to wanting to centralize and rebrand? #2 - What have been some of the biggest challenges in this rebranding process? #3 - What are some of WordPress's biggest opportunities and challenges over the next couple of years? #4 - What are you on thought-connected whole theme editing? #5 - If you go back to a time machine at the beginning of your career, what key advice would you give yourself? #6 - Are there any online recourses or books you like to recommend to the audience?   More Information About Devin Walker Devin Walker is the creator of several reputable WordPress plugins, including GiveWP - the #1 Donation plugin for WordPress. He is also General Manager at StellarWP, leading the teams of several brands, including iThemes (rebranding to SolidWP), Kadence, and IconicWP. He is from and lives in San Diego, California, and actively participates in WordCamps and meetups locally and around the country. https://solidwp.com/ https://devin.org @innerwebs----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show ----------------------------------- Zoho.com: - https://www.zoho.com/partners/ Sensei LMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT WPLaunchify - hhttps://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show -----------------------------------   FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH US Website https://www.wp-tonic.com/ YouTube Channel: @wptonic The Membership Machine Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3W9r4gb Twitter: @wptonic_com LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42ngKWr -------------------------------------------------- Hosts of The Show Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandenwood/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show -----------------------------------

The Challenges & Opportunities in Running a Digital Agency in 2023 We discuss in this interview some challenges and opportunities connected to running a specialized WordPress development agency in 2023 The Show's Interview Topics #1 - What effective digital marketing strategies has your agency used to attract new quality clients in the past few years? #2 - What are your personal thoughts connected to Gutenberg and full site editing "Is full site editing a bridge too far"? #3 - How will AI and ChatGBT affect WordPress development in the next few years? #4 - Can the ability to turn WordPress website into a fully functioning iOS and Android app be made simpler using AI technology? #5 - If you go back to a time machine at the beginning of your career, what key advice would you give yourself? #6 - Who would you like us to interview on the show in the near future and why?   More Information About Mario and DevriX Mario Peshev is a serial entrepreneur and an angel investor who built his first website back in 1999. Peshev founded a top 20 WordPress agency named DevriX 13 years ago, bridging the gap between the WordPress ecosystem and enterprise-grade solutions. Since coining the "WordPress retainers" term in 2015, the firm transitioned fully to a recurring business model, with 95% of the revenue now generated from ongoing retainers. The first two recurring clients signed back in 2015 are still on board. Mario has helped over 400 businesses in his capacity as a business and digital advisor, trained teams at organizations like CERN, Saudi Aramco, VMware, and SAP, and invested in a dozen companies as an angel investor. https://www.growthshuttle.com/ https://devrix.com/ ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show ----------------------------------- Zoho.com: - https://www.zoho.com/partners/ Sensei LMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT WPLaunchify - hhttps://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show -----------------------------------   FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH US Website https://www.wp-tonic.com/ YouTube Channel: @wptonic The Membership Machine Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3W9r4gb Twitter: @wptonic_com LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42ngKWr -------------------------------------------------- Hosts of The Show Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandenwood/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ -------------------------------------------------