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Aug 24, 2023 • 1h 4min

#775 WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS: With Special Guest Jason Coleman of Paid Memberships Pro & LifterLMS

What Are The Major Ups & Downs of Being a WordPress Plugin Entrepreneur? Embark on a revealing exploration of what it truly means to be a WordPress entrepreneur in our thought-provoking video presentation. Experience the exhilaration of building your own empire from scratch alongside the gut-wrenching moments when success seems elusive. Discover invaluable insights from industry experts who share their experiences navigating through triumphs and tribulations within WordPress entrepreneurship. Uncover hidden gems of wisdom that can shape your path toward prosperity. #1 - Jason, what were some of the main opportunities that attracted you and Kim to get involved with LifterLMS? #2 - What are some of the main things you like to see improve connected to LifterLMS in the next couple of years? #3 - What are some of the significant challenges you see WordPress faces now? #4 - What have one or two decisions you have had to make connected to your WordPress plugin-based business? #5 - What have been some of the biggest online influences or personal mentors connected to your business career development? #6 - If you return to a time machine at the beginning of your career, what essential advice would you give yourself? https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-coleman-b961862/ https://www.paidmembershipspro.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/ @MananaNoMas ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show -----------------------------------
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Aug 17, 2023 • 49min

#774 WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS: With Special Guest Rob Walling of TinySeed & MicroConf

We Discuss The Secrets of a Successful Startup in 2023 https://saasplaybook.com/ We discuss Rob's new book, "The SaaS Playbook" What is the critical message that Rob wants people to get from the book? Rob has been helping non-venture-backed startup founders since 2005, and now I run the first startup accelerator for SaaS bootstrappers, TinySeed. Rob has invested in more than 125 startups, but I don’t believe raising money is the only way to start a SaaS company. For context, Rob has built six businesses to six- or seven-figures in revenue without taking outside funding. #1 - So, Rob, what triggered the new book? #2 - What are a couple of new key areas that the new book covers? #3 - What would be the main message you want readers to get from the book? #4 - Some of the spin around AI is dying down, so have you had enough time to consider how this new technology will affect startups in the next 12 to 18 months? #5 - What have been some of the biggest online influences or personal mentors connected to your business career development? #6 - If you return to a time machine at the beginning of your career, what essential advice would you give yourself? https://saasplaybook.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/ @MananaNoMas ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show -----------------------------------
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Aug 10, 2023 • 1h 5min

#773 WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS: What Are The Best WordPress Website Building Solutions for 2023 For Freelancers and Agencies?

What Are The Best WordPress Website Building Solutions for 2023 For Freelancers and Agencies? You are calling all freelancers and agencies seeking WordPress excellence in 2023. This podcast unveils the top-rated website-building solutions that will empower your creative journey like never before. Get ready to unlock a world of endless possibilities with innovative themes, SEO optimization tools, and seamless integrations designed to elevate your clients' online presence. Don't settle for average results. None Gutenberg Page Builders #1 - Elementor - https://elementor.com Elementor Flexbox is the new layout structure that makes website design easier and performance-friendly. Flexbox containers mark an incremental update from the old section-column layout we all are familiar with. https://theplusaddons.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-elementor-flexbox-containers/ #2 - Divi - https://www.elegantthemes.com/gallery/divi/ Founder and CEO Nick Roach   #3 - Beaver Builder - https://www.wpbeaverbuilder.com   #4 - Bricks Builder https://bricksbuilder.io/   #5 - Oxygen and Beakdance https://oxygenbuilder.com/ https://breakdance.com/   #6 - Thrive Architect - https://thrivethemes.com/architect/ Gutenberg Based Page Builders #1- Spectra - https://wpspectra.com/ #2 - GeneratePress - https://generatepress.com/ #3 - Stackable - https://wpstackable.com/ #4 - Crocoblock - https://crocoblock.com JetEngine #5 - Kadence WP - https://www.kadencewp.com/kadence-blocks/ #6 - ZipWP - https://zipwp.com/
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Aug 3, 2023 • 1h 1min

#772 WP-Tonic This Month in WordPress & Tech Round Table Show

With Special Guest Panelist Jeff Chandler Former Editor of WPTavern 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!
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Jul 27, 2023 • 1h 4min

#771 WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS We Interview Jon Clark Managing Partner at Moving Traffic Media

The Future of SEO in a World of ChatGPT and General AI? Discover the exciting possibilities in the world of SEO with ChatGPT and General AI. This video explores how these advanced technologies are reshaping the future of search engine optimization, offering new strategies and insights for marketers and businesses alike. Gain valuable knowledge on harnessing the power of AI to improve website rankings and drive more organic traffic. Don't miss out –   #1 - Jon can you give the audience an outline of what is a typical day at "Moving Traffic Media" look like for you? #2 - What are some things you think our audience needs to understand about organic SEO that will lead them to real results? #3 - In a new world of AI and ChatGPT, how do you see this changing connected SEO over the next couple of years? #4 - What are your thought on Threads, and how do you see it affecting Twitter? #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? Jon Clark Managing Partner at Moving Traffic Media https://www.movingtrafficmedia.com/
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Jul 20, 2023 • 58min

#770 WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS We Interview Spencer Forman WordPress entrepreneurs & Community Influencer

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/
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Jul 13, 2023 • 54min

#769 WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS, We Interview Founder & CEO of Freemius Vova Feldman

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
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Jul 6, 2023 • 1h 9min

#768 WP-Tonic This Month in WordPress & Tech Round Table Show

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/
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Jun 29, 2023 • 52min

#767 WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS, We Interview Mike McAlister of Ollie, A Powerful New WordPress Block Theme

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 -----------------------------------
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Jun 22, 2023 • 41min

#766 WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS: How to Promote Your Online Business Using Modern PR Techniques

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

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