Band of Coders Show

A company's unique selling proposition is one of the key ingredients to its success. Different thinking is essential to making that distinction. In this discussion, our Nashville Fractional CTO, Joseph Banta, shares his expert perspective on how to think outside the box when it comes to software development. We talked about: "Thinking out of the box" concept. Benefits of thinking out of the box. Thinking outside the box: Start-Up approach vs. Existing Company approach. Ways your business can think outside the box. Why "Thinking out of the box" is our area of expertise. Example of one of our most creative works with clients. Learn more: https://www.bandofcoders.com/app-software-developers/talk-to-a-cto/

Are you keeping your business relevant? Find out how app development has evolved and what trends are happening today. The Managing Director of our Toronto office, Mike Ralph, discusses how industry businesses can thrive by understanding potential trends! We talked about: App Development traction throughout the years Current relevant industries for App Development Trends in App Development Considerations before investing in App Development Ways to proceed with a smaller budget when you're looking to invest in App Development Learn more: https://www.bandofcoders.com/app-software-developers/talk-to-a-cto/

Having a more efficient business could play a role in the success of your business this year. Is custom software development the solution you need? Hear from our very own, Steve Becker, Managing Director of Band of Coders Los Angeles, the five (5) key ways custom software development can help your business grow and succeed in 2022. We talked about: The Band of Coders Approach Off-the-shelf Software Pros & Cons Benefits of custom software Choosing a software development company Learn more: https://www.bandofcoders.com/app-software-developers/talk-to-a-cto/

As the year comes to an end, you may find yourself to be very busy and with little to no idea on the best ways to maximize the remaining budget during Q4. Steve Balistreri, Senior Technology Architect and Managing Director of Band of Coders Milwaukee shares some great tips and advice for maximizing your remaining budget to help end the year successfully. We talked about: Why is Q4 such a critical time for companies, especially in the IT space? How should companies approach Q4 planning? Software development trends in 2021. Client Case Study. Suggested services for projects that need quick execution. Recommendations for Q4. Final advice from Steve. Learn more: https://www.bandofcoders.com/app-software-developers/talk-to-a-cto/

What if you could throw away all of your tools, your deadlines, your jargon…and get back to the one thing that really matters on your leadership journey? Matt Fesler and I chat today about his leadership journey and what he came to realize was the thing every team needs, no matter what level of leadership you’re at, you’ll want to listen to today’s episode to find out what that is. And…At the end of today’s episode, we tie this ONE thing into the magic of machine learning and what our future with AI can look like if we do it right. To find Matt on Quora, visit https://www.quora.com/profile/Matt-Fesler To get more free content, goodies, and coder merch, visit our website at http://bandofcoders.show Follow Band of Coders Show on Instagram at http://instagram.com/bandofcoders.show

Is your project scope making or breaking your team’s performance? Today we’ve got Philip Hutchins chatting with us about how to translate a vision into a workable project scope, we talk about some of the pitfalls leaders make when working within a scope, and how to begin diagnosing what might be going wrong if your scope isn’t working for you but rather working against you. Whether you’re working from the office or in a remote team, scope will always be one of the most important elements to your team’s success. Oh, and kudos to the person who counts how many times we say ‘Scope’ in today’s episode. For more free content and coder merch, visit our website at http://bandofcoders.show Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/bandofcoders.show

Elevator pitches don’t have to be hard to write. Today we’re featuring Neil Gordon, a communication expert, speaker coach, and marketing enthusiast who has taught me how to craft elevator pitches in a matter of seconds with his powerful framework that he will share today. Whether you’re enrolling your team members into a new process, convincing your CEO to see your ideas, getting hired for a new job, or speaking in a virtual event, this simple framework will get your audience to seriously consider saying yes to your vision, if not run towards you asking you how they can be apart of what you’re building. I’ve known Neil for over a year now and have been blown away by his communication frameworks that I’ve seen work for anyone in any industry, especially tech leaders who are trying to get an important message across. We’ve kept today’s episode pandemic-related for those who are trying to shift your message to what we’re currently experiencing, so please sit back, listen, and enjoy.   Find Neil Online: • To access Neil’s Silver Bullet Formula for your elevator pitch, visit: http://neilcanhelp.com/silverbullet • Website: http://neilcanhelp.com   Find Band of Coders Online: • Website: http://bandofcoders.show • Instagram: http://instagram.com/bandofcoders.show  

If the website is dead, then what comes next? Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Michael Soareverix, he’s a bright programmer, writer, Quora contributor, and community builder. I was inspired by our conversation and what Michael is currently excited about in the world of tech trends and especially VR. We talk life extension technology, AI, VR environments, and how the pandemic we’re currently experiencing is actually speeding up innovation in certain industries by several years. Oh and of course, I had to ask him what he meant by “Websites are dead”. You’ll be able to learn why he says this, so if you’re ready to smile and be excited about what’s to come, let’s dive in.   Find Michael Online: • Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Michael-Soareverix • Medium: https://medium.com/@maarocket • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy1j0QBUrJTCaeV5XU6QhQ   Follow Band of Coders: • For more free goodies and coder merch, find us at http://bandofcoders.show • Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/bandofcoders.show

What if confusion and discomfort was a clue that you’re on to something really good? I got a MUCH deeper appreciation of the art of teaching and leading from today’s episode. We’ve got Jesse Farmer on the show today, and he’s bringing ways of thinking that are packed with NOT more knowledge of how to do things, but rather a goldmine of timeless wisdom in the way you’re teaching and leading your people. We talk about how learning is an important facet of leading and developing people, the gift in discomfort and confusion when you are learning something new, and how to learn better, faster, both from a leader perspective as well as a student perspective. So if you’re ready, let’s dive in! Tweetable:“If you can train yourself to get excited about why you’re confused, you’ll win.” @jfarmer @bandofcoderss Find Jesse Farmer Online:• Website: http://20bits.com/• Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Jesse-Farmer • Youtube Video Referenced In This Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50L44hEtVos — Find Band of Coders Online:• For more free content and coder march, visit our website at http://bandofcoders.show• Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/bandofcoders.show

Today’s unique conversation is with Trip ODell, a keynote speaker, writer, and strategic innovation consultant. He walks us through how today’s current events are having us face how our workforce needs to change and is changing. We cover topics such as dyslexia, dark matter and design, critical thinking, redesigning education, and asking deeper questions when it comes to building a better workforce for the future. If you’re someone who loves getting into complex systems thinking conversations, just like me, this one was made for you. About Trip ODell:Trip discovered his talents for leading strategic innovation and teams in an unlikely place; at the head of a classroom during a two-year tour of service with the Jesuit Volunteers on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Twenty years later, Trip's service proved to be the trailhead for a career designing technology that amplifies human potential and creativity at the world's most innovative tech companies and startups. Trip is a noted keynote speaker and writer for publications and conferences around the world. He applies his hands-on experience and expertise to complex topics such as ethics and artificial intelligence, education and health, innovation in developing economies, global supply chains, vehicular safety, and inclusive innovation. Trip's holds multiple patents for new products and technologies he's co-invented and led at companies and startups that include Adobe, Microsoft, and Amazon. His prior work has won awards and accolades across a range of industries, multinational corporations, startups, and non-profits that include The Chicago Field Museum, and The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. His confidential advisory and coaching include clients from major corporations, institutional investors, premier global consultancies, universities, venture capital, private equity, global non-profits, and startups. Find Trip Online: • https://www.darkmatter.design/ • https://www.tripodell.com/ Listen & Subscribe to Trip’s Podcasts: • http://bravenewcareers.com/• http://thebravenewworkforce.com/ — Find Band of Coders Online:• Get more free content and coder merchandise at http://bandofcoders.show• Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/bandofcoders.show

Feyzi Bagirov answers the famous question “If I take that coding course, will I get that job?” He walks us through the many scenarios that you’ll have to consider when upping your game in the coding world, whether you’re learning about web development or even data science. But, what about certifications? Nope. So while this isn’t the main reason you’ll get the job, Feyzi will share with us a serious of actions that you can take to ensure your success as a newbie coder – Oh, and this works for the seasoned professionals as well. Find Feyzi on Quora at https://www.quora.com/profile/Feyzi-Bagirov -------- For more free content and coder merch, visit our website at http://bandofcoders.show Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/bandofcoders.show  

Today, Ryan Gedwill and I are discussing what happens when we over engineer our features and products rather than rely on what others have already built. Ryan shows us how to do the right type of research to ensure that your team is in-the-know about what possible code already exists for you to build upon, rather than completely reinvent the wheel. We want to save you time, money, and sanity in today’s episode, so if you’re someone who’s caught yourself or a team-member over engineering something and regretting it, this episode is definitely for you. You can find more of Ryan on Quora at https://www.quora.com/profile/Ryan-Gedwill --- For more free content and Band of Coders merch, visit our website at http://bandofcoders.show Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/bandofcoders.show

Tech leaders of small and medium-sized businesses, this one's for you today...Bobby John is the CEO of Band of Coders, an 18 year old software development company who’s built software for some amazing brands like Uber and the Atlanta Braves. We’ve known each other for 7 years and recently started to build projects together last year, thus, this podcast was born. In today’s episode, you’re getting a glimpse into a large conversation that Bobby and are having right now about the future of software automation….we talk about why building a resilient company is a make-or-break strategy in these crazy times, how it’s time for small and medium sized companies to jump on the bandwagon, and at the end you’ll hear Bobby give one piece of advice for tech leaders who are navigating questions regarding where to start. This was an insightful episode considering the cuts companies have had to make during this global pandemic, however, companies are also starting to ask where they can put their money in a way that allows them to grow even amidst a difficult time. ✅Interested in hearing more about how Band of Coders can help your company or team automate your processes? Head over to http://bandofcoders.com/ and fill out the form to talk to one of our leaders. ---- To get more free content and coder merch, head to our website at http://bandofcoders.show Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/bandofcoders.show

Today’s episode focuses on how to create a new tech company during a pandemic. It’s not your everyday topic to tie creating new companies to global crisis, but as we know, some of the best and most innovative companies have come out of difficult times like this. We’ve got Greg Raiz on the show today, he’s an innovator, entrepreneur, and investor, and the wisdom he gives us today is right on time for what we’re experiencing right now. Greg goes on to tell us that in times like this, when we’ve got new business ideas, we need to remember that ideas aren’t useful unless there’s execution to back it up. We go over what’s happening in the landscape of tech and new business, investing, and at the end of today’s episode, he walks us through some practical steps to go from that idea to immediate execution. To get more free content and coder merch, head to our website at http://bandofcoders.show Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/bandofcoders.show  

Whats next in tech? I’m very excited to introduce Tracey Wiedmeyer and our conversation on mixed-reality and immersive technology. If you’ve been wondering what to pay attention to in tech, you’ll want to listen to today’s episode where we cover things like, why immersive technology should matter to you, things we can learn from the first iPhone, and finally, re-engineering the workforce to prepare for what’s about to come. This episode was so good that I had to keep asking questions, even after the interview was done. Listen through to the end and you’ll hear what practical things engineers and tech leaders can do to be apart of this emergence of tech right now…and PS: It’s going to be easier than you think. To get more free goodies and awesome coder merch, head to our website at http://bandofcoders.show Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/bandofcoders.show  

Have you been comparing yourself to others lately? Today we’re chatting with Kelly Petitjean who’s created a successful career as a domain architect, and has been able to do this without a coding background. Her story is not what you would expect, but we’re excited to show you what’s possible, especially in the times where you might believe that either “You don’t know enough” or don’t have the “right” credentials. And this goes for every tech leader, at every new level of growth. For more free goodies and coder merch, visit our website at http://bandofcoders.show Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/bandofcoders.show

How can tech teams consistently up their game when it comes to high performance? Today I’m talking with tech leader Paulo Freitas about the 3 main components of creating high performance within your team, we talk team environment, team attitudes, and team processes…all in the name of creating shippable products that we can be proud of. If you listen to this episode and love it, please leave us a review on iTunes or your favorite podcast platform! Get more free content, goodies, and merch at http://bandofcoders.show And follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/bandofcoders.show  

What will happen to our tech jobs when AI takes over? Today we're talking with Josh Clawson and Kristen Alexander of Ox. They show us what shifts in our mindset will be required when thinking about searching for tech jobs in the future, as well as what will be required of hiring managers in their search for the right candidates. We're really excited about what Ox is doing for the tech workforce, and if you're currently on the hunt for a tech job, know that you don't always need to know how to code to create the perfect tech career...listen in for more! Visit Ox, create an account and start working with Ox to find your next tech job at http://ox.work Follow Ox on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ox.work/ ---- For more Band of Coders show goodies, free content, and merch, visit us at: http://bandofcoders.show Follow Band of Coders Show on Instagram at: http://instagram.com/bandofcoders.show

What if we told you that your future depends on the words you’re choosing (and not choosing) to speak….Today we’re doing things a little differently ;) We’ve got Mark England on the show interactively teaching us how the power of our language and the stories we tell ourself shape the way we see and experience our world. We frame our conversation in the context of you being a more effective leader and show you how to influence others with your words. Finally, make sure you catch the two language exercises he walks us through > You’ll get a practical understanding of unhelpful versus helpful language in action. -- ✓ Mark England Instagram: http://instagram.com/markengland2020 ✓ Procabulary Core Language Upgrade Course: https://courses.procabulary.org/p/core-language-upgrade ✓ Get Coached by Mark England: https://procabulary.org/relationship-coach-language-mark-england/ -- ✓ Band of Coders Website for more free content and merchandise! http://bandofcoders.show ✓ Follow us on Instagram! http://instagram.com/bandofcoders.show

Today we’ve got Adam Leffert on the show talking with us about how to take a stressful situation and redirect our attention to a growth-centered mindset. He is a widely sought after freelancer in software development, has an amazing roster of question and answers on Quora (definitely look him up on Quora), and is no stranger to the podcasting world, I couldn’t NOT message him to be a guest on our show! With that, please enjoy this episode as much as we did. Visit our website for more awesome leadership content and merchandise at http://bandofcoders.show And follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/bandofcoders.show

Today’s episode focuses on how to make the transition from being an individual contributor to a higher-level managerial role in your company. This is for the ones who’ve are constantly asking questions on how to make the system better, from improving the way your team works together, or even thinking of ways to improve your company’s culture. Roman Reynebeau explains what he went through when he made the amazing move from an individual contributor to a managerial role. Want more free leadership content and Band of Coders merchandise? Visit our website at http://bandofcoders.show And make sure you Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/bandofcoders.show

We’re focusing on the infamous lone wolf archetype in today’s episode, and how one engineer (Mat Weiss) was able to realize how a team-centered approach to this leadership would have his team succeeding in the best way possible. If you’ve had problems relying on your team, asking for help, understanding the benefits of letting go of control, and want to learn how to create more inspiration and reliability in your team, this episode is for you. Find more episodes, articles, and merch on our website at http://bandofcoders.show Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/bandofcoders.show

Today’s episode we’re focusing on understanding our end-users in a smarter way. As leaders, we do our best to know who we’re building these products for, however, our guest today, Roberto Gutierrez wants to give us a deeper look into how our products are potentially being used and how we can do a better job at being aware of the nuanced use cases, and even at the end of our episode, we’ll talk about what can go wrong when we don’t know about these use cases. View more episodes, articles, and merch at http://bandofcoders.show Visit and follow our Instagram! http://instagram.com/bandofcoders.show

How can tech leaders ‘push-back’ on an idea or deadline in a way that is productive and helpful for their project outcome? This episode is broken down into three parts – Tony Cassara brings us through specific examples of pushing-back with project deadlines, communication in code reviews, and why push-back is considered an art. **The opinions stated on this podcast are Tony Cassara's and do not represent the opinions of Thrive Market. Get more free content and merchandise at http://bandofcoders.show Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/bandofcoders.show

What does it take to become a valuable "Unicorn" in the tech industry? Today's guest is Pia Malika, a coder/designer and new marketing enthusiast. Her and I talk about becoming a Unicorn in the tech world, so what’s a Unicorn, you ask? — It’s someone who has double or triple talents that make them VERY valuable to their team and their organization. If you’re a multi-passionate techie, listen to this episode to find out how to combine your talents and curiosities in a way that adds value to your projects. • Follow us on instagram at http://instagram.com/bandofcoders.show • Visit our website at http://bandofcoders.show • Shop our merchandise at http://shop.bandofcoders.show  

Today we’ve got Tony Cassara on the show talking about what it takes to be a world class leader when you’re leading a team towards a tight deadline, in Tony’s case, launching a new feature in only one quarter. We cover topics such as proper milestone planning, delegating things to your team, all the way to making compromises in the name of getting the project done, and done well. **The opinions stated on this podcast are Tony Cassara's and do not represent the opinions of Thrive Market.

Today Steve and I are talking about creating and managing FREEDOM for yourself as a leader in software development, both professionally and personally. We’re droppin' some wisdom bombs, and…if you stay till the end, you’ll hear how Freedom is not just an idea to want, it’s a process to live, and if you reject any part of the the process, it won’t feel that good. Let’s make freedom feel good. Whether you’re an independent contractor, or a leader in a startup, or corporation, we’ve got your back in today’s episode.

Haytham Allos has been in the game for more than 20 years, and has a lot to teach us about what it takes to grow your competency as a leader, at every level of leadership. You’ll hear today about how at the young age of 25, he was asked to build his first team (with impressive salary incentives), was put into one of the most stressful career situations he’s ever experienced as a leader. If you stick with us till the end of today’s episode, you’ll hear Haytham’s one brilliant piece of advice on the ONE thing to do when you’re in the thick of some intense leadership growing pains.

What does it look and feel like to take a large career leap as software developer? Steve shows us how he went from art school, to being a self taught developer, all the way to the time when his Band of Coders leadership position popped up as an opportunity. Steve from day one has been obsessed with learning, and will show us what is takes to be committed to figuring things out even when times feel very risky, aka, when you’re looking at leaving everything behind in your career.

Today we introduce the one model that has helped us increase the success rate of deliverables in our teams, it’s called the VEAC communication tool. If you apply this to your team, we guarantee you’ll be experiencing higher quality work as well as more of your team members sticking to their original deadlines. Oh, and about the podcast intro you’re about to hear, boxer briefs are definitely for everyone.