Podcast appearances and mentions of aaron francis

Ian and Aaron discuss upcoming travel to Miami & Vegas, Aaron's new 'Dead Drop" command, the future of Fusion, & more.Sponsored by Bento, WorkOS, Native PHP for Mobile, and Laracon US 2025Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Rebounding (11:46) - Heading To React Miami (16:01) - Vegas Baby, Vegas (22:56) - Dead Drop (32:15) - Update on Fusion (57:58) - Ian's Computer Follow Up (01:02:46) - Projects, Hobbies & Time Links:Volkswagen AtlasReact MiamiWhiskey Web and Whatnot Episode 186 w/ Aaron FrancisWrestlemania 41Aaron's tweet about Dead DropFusionWayfinderZiggyVoidZero

Ian and Aaron discuss Ian's trip to PHP x NYC, Aaron's new art, how to try to thrive if you think a recession is coming, and so much more.Sponsored by Bento and WorkOS.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - A Billionaire Sighting (06:22) - PHP × NYC (14:25) - Follow Up (18:28) - Aaron's Art (27:51) - Ian's New Computer (39:34) - Screencasting.com (45:23) - Adapting to a Recession (01:03:20) - Conference Talk Links:Jerry JonesMansion on Turtle CreekThe NannyT. Boone PickensThe First Billion Is the Hardest (Book)RosieAaron's ArtLazarus of BethanyStage Manager (macOS)Marshall HaasDave RamseyKent C. DoddsEpic Web Conference 2025MicroConf

Aaron is joined this week by Adam Wathan to talk about everything from Disney Cruises to what he wants to do on YouTube and a whole lot more.Sponsored by Bento and WorkOS.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - The Disney Debate (03:27) - Zero MRR (05:15) - YouTube Stuff (13:38) - Course Talk (23:33) - Competitive Advantage (42:48) - Building A Course Platform (52:59) - Tailwind's YouTube Strategy (01:23:31) - Nanny Talk Links:Disney Cruise LineAdam's tweet about $0 MRR'Build UIs that don't suck'Tailwind Connect MiamiSteve Schogar on YouTubeteenage engineering

Ian and Aaron discuss Ian's trip to Disney World, Aaron's adventures with Reddit & Hacker News, building a new billing system, and so much more.Sponsored by Bento, Stream, Laravel Cloud, and PHP Tek 2025.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Disney World (17:01) - Follow Up (22:03) - Aaron's Newsletter (25:59) - Bookmarking Situation (40:02) - Reddit & Hacker News (52:29) - Building A Billing System (01:17:40) - Monarch Follow Up Links:Will King on TwitterMinnie VanWalt Disney World Swan and DolphinThe Art of ProductBen Thompson's Interview w/ Sam AltmanmymindPinboardAaron's post about Screen on r/phpSolo on GitHubScreen on GitHubScreencasting.comMonarch

Aaron is joined this week by Jordan Gal (Ian's off at Disney World) to discuss everything from finding product market fit for his new product Rosie to the Try Hard business model and so much more.Sponsored by Bento, Stream, Laravel Cloud, and PHP Tek 2025.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - #1 Topic (02:47) - What Makes A Podcast Compelling? (33:43) - Early Product Market Fit (57:06) - Fighting The Bootstrap Ideology (01:15:58) - The Try Hard Business Model (01:30:24) - It's Business Time (01:48:22) - Making Friends (02:02:55) - Disneyland vs. Disney World Links:Jordan GalEpisode 764 of Startups for the Rest of Ushttp://youcanjustdothings.com/RosieDavid ChangICPs (Ideal Customer Profiles)BrickCartHookJustin McGillBryan ShankmanNewFormDan ShipperRob Walling

Ian and Aaron talk about scheduling your day, Aaron's newsletter, setting big goals, and a whole more.Sponsored by Bento, Stream, Laravel Cloud, and PHP Tek 2025.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.Links:Chris Morrell on BlueskySteve Carell with gray hair 'What Is The Cosmere?'Jesse Hanley's eyepatch photoLex.pageAaron's Newsletter

Wes and Scott talk with Aaron Francis about Fusion for Laravel, a new way to seamlessly integrate PHP into JavaScript. They discuss how Fusion expands on Inertia, its potential for React support, and how it simplifies full-stack development. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:22 Aaron's background in PHP Yii Laravel 02:27 What is Fusion for Laravel? Fusion for Laravel 09:14 How Fusion works 13:57 The benefits of Laravel 19:18 Invalidation and caching 25:20 Brought to you by Sentry.io 25:32 Optimistic UI 28:28 React integration? 31:44 Fusion's original name (and the naming process) 33:30 Laravel's approach to frontend frameworks Livewire 37:32 Databases and scaling 41:27 Postgres extensibility and hosting options Crunchy Data Xata 47:44 The vision for Fusion 48:31 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs Sick Picks Aaron: Better Display CLI Shameless Plugs Aaron: High Performance SQLite Mastering Postgres Screencasting.com Hit us up on Socials! Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Scott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Randy: X Instagram YouTube Threads

Ian and Aaron discuss Aaron's viral tweet, more problems with HVAC, accountability for your own time, and so much more.Sponsored by Bento, Stream, Laravel Cloud, and PHP Tek 2025.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Video Game Historian (14:01) - Do Up A Prototype (19:38) - A Little Business Dad (29:32) - Will AI Destroy SaaS? (39:09) - Follow Up & Feedback (44:36) - New York Muscle (01:03:32) - Talking vs. Doing Links:Aaron's viral tweetAaron's tweet about EA open sourcing old C&C gamesElon replying to Aaron's tweetJesse Hanley tweeting about ROIApp Tracking TransparencySparkToroPolymarketSurvivor 48Brandon Sanderson Weekly Update

Ian and Aaron discuss Aaron's day off, 90s news anchors, Laravel's Big Day, and so much more.Sponsored by Bento, Moonbase Labs, and Packetly.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.Links:First WatchAaron's tweet about newsPeter JenningsCalvin and Hobbes"Hang a Lantern"Laravel ShiftTaylor streaming with ThePrimeagenBrandon SandersonSteve's crazy office setup

In this episode, Michael and Alex are joined by Aaron Francis, software developer, content creator, and co-founder of Try Hard Studios. Besides covering Aaron's journey into programming, they dive into Fusion, a new library that Aaron has been working on which will fuse your Laravel backend together with your Vue frontend, allowing you to write PHP and Vue in the same file. The three developers dive deep into the technical details of Fusion, how it works under the hood, and also how the community reactions have been so far.Enjoy the episode!Our GuestAaron FrancisFusionTryHard StudiosBlueskyTwitterChaptersLinks and ResourcesLaravelTryHard StudiosFusionFusion Intro VideoAaron's Laracon EU 2025 TalkDejaVue #E029 - Inertia.js (with Joe Tannenbaum)VolarFusion Reddit PostNuxt Server BlocksDejaVue #E020 - Documentation and Migration: From Vue 2 to Vue 3 (with Natalia Tepluhina)DejaVue #E016 - The Future of Vue.js (with Evan You)Aaron's Year in Review postYour HostsAlexander LichterBlueskyYouTubeWebsiteMichael ThiessenTwitterYouTubeWebsite---Links marked with * are affiliate links. We get a small commission when you register for the service through our link. This helps us to keep the podcast running. We only include affiliate links for services mentioned in the episode or that we use ourselves.

Ian and Aaron discuss why Aaron needs a hobby, HelpSpot's new logo & 20 year (!) revenue graph, microwave power settings, the release of Fusion, and so much more.Sponsored by Bento, Moonbase Labs, and Packetly.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.Links:FusionBackstage PassTaylor's tweet about a "special surprise" for the new starter kitsLaravel SparkWill King's new logo for HelpSpotHome Heating OilThermostatAaron's tweet about microwave power settingsAaron on a swing

In this episode, JB is joined by Aaron Francis, Co-Founder of Try Hard Studios. Aaron shares his story around balancing Fatherhood of two sets of twins (not four sets of twins...lol) while being the sole provider of the family, who faced a layoff and delving into the self-employed world. We also talk about witnessing to others about Christ through the quality of our character and even our work.Connect with Aaron FrancisLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarondfrancis/X - https://x.com/aarondfrancisPersonal Site - https://aaronfrancis.com/Try Hard Studios - https://www.tryhardstudios.com/You are invited to join us over at the codeFellowship( ) Community - https://discord.gg/eK97ZnECPkFollow us on Social Media:X - https://x.com/code_fellowshipLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/codefellowship/Other ways to listen to the podcast:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2hV6L1ezAvj70fErjndfD1Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/codefellowship/id1609574437Chapters:00:00 Introduction02:53 Balancing Family Life with Work06:00 Navigating Parenthood with Twins08:50 The Impact of Layoffs and Starting Anew11:50 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship15:05 Building a New Business17:56 Faith and Professional Life20:59 Finding Clarity in Uncertainty27:12 The Journey to Entrepreneurship30:57 Balancing Work and Family Life33:49 Exploring New Opportunities36:10 Finding Spiritual Balance43:07 Encouragement and Vulnerability in Faith46:31 The Importance of Diligence and IntegrityThanks for Listening. God Bless!

Ian and Aaron discuss the release date of Fusion, winning money at poker, ideas for Laracon swag jackets, and a whole lot more.Sponsored by Bento, Moonbase Labs, and Packetly.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.Links:Disney SpringsThe Wizarding World of Harry PotterFactorioPot-Limit OmahaNuxtNext.jsSeverance on Apple TV+MonarchWanderlogTripItNativePHP for iOSJohn Rudolph Drexler on BlueskyJess Archer on BlueskySNL Five-Timers Jacket

Stephen Margheim, a celebrated figure in the Ruby and Rails community, returns to unravel the fascinating intricacies of his latest project—writing a parser for SQLite's SQL dialect in Ruby. He shares his enlightening journey of translating complex SQL syntax, which at first seemed a simple endeavor but soon unfolded into a realm of deep learning and unexpected challenges. Alongside this, Stephen collaborates with Aaron Francis on "High Leverage Rails," a video course designed to spotlight the synergy between Rails and SQLite, offering a treasure trove of insights into developing high-quality applications.We dive into the nuanced world of SQL parsing, where Stephen candidly recounts the arduous process of porting SQLite's lexer and parser into Ruby. What began as a straightforward task quickly turned into a labyrinth of complex syntax and discrepancies that required astute attention and incremental progress. He reflects on the absence of a fully compatible SQLite parser in any language, emphasizing the significance of open parsers like Postgres in creating a robust ecosystem for tools and libraries.Stephen's excitement is palpable as he discusses Quickdraw, a groundbreaking testing framework that revolutionizes testing in multi-core environments. This innovation, along with the anticipation for RailsConf 2025 in Philadelphia, paints a bright future for the Rails community. With rich discussions on parsing, testing, and upcoming Rails events, this episode promises to inspire and engage both seasoned developers and newcomers to the Ruby and Rails landscape. Join us for an episode filled with excitement, insight, and a glimpse into the future of Rails development.Send us some love.HoneybadgerHoneybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.HoneybadgerHoneybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showReady to start your own podcast?This show is hosted on Buzzsprout and it's awesome, not to mention a Ruby on Rails application. Let Buzzsprout know we sent you and you'll get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and it helps support our show.

Ian and Aaron discuss Aaron's reveal of Fusion at Laracon EU, the new Backstage Pass concept, the Laracon US announcement, and more.Sponsored by Bento, Moonbase Labs, and Packetly.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.Links:Fusion hype videoBackstage Pass

Ian and Aaron discuss all things related to AI, Ian's new thing he built, a Rails course, and more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://sponsor.mostlytechnical.com to learn more.(00:00) - Sleep Talk (04:00) - Ian Built Something (17:05) - Let's Talk AI (44:45) - There's A New Superman?! (51:22) - Aaron's Going To Amsterdam (56:24) - Rails Course! Links:How to drink tea (Notes on Work)Mike and the Mad DogChatGPT ProWindsurf EditorOfficial Laravel VS Code ExtensionDeepSeekBoston Dynamics RobotsI, RobotRobot & FrankSuperman Official Teaser TrailerHigh Leverage Rails announcement

Ian and Aaron discuss the importance of seeing your friends in person, why Blade needs to be as fast as possible, weapons grade social media, conferences, and a lot more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - What's The Good Word? (11:36) - Southern Hospitality (17:24) - Degens (20:02) - The Blade Czar (28:52) - NativePHP on iOS (36:05) - Aaron's Laracon EU Update (45:13) - Conferences (56:06) - I'm Not A TikTok Man (59:26) - PHP Has Never Been Cool Links:New York Paycheck Calculator (with info on NYC's separate income tax)Dagger Components for Laravel BladeSimon Hamp's newsletter re: NativePHPLaracon EUJake Bennett's talk about State Machines at Laracon US 2023Tony Lea on XShipFast

Ian & Aaron talk about Aaron's upcoming JS library, a new course idea, "AI Aaron Francis", Disney Adults, and a lot more.Sponsored by LaraJobs, & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Body Talk (05:18) - Ready For 2025 (19:20) - Long Plays (28:10) - New Course Idea (34:26) - Twenty Years of Grinding (39:22) - It's Actually Marketing (56:18) - About 30% Done (01:02:53) - The Panel Links:Year In ReviewLaracon EUCaleb's post on GitHub sponsorshipBootstrapped WebNotes on Work episode about the date picker (January 12th, 2025)The Panel

Ian has a Christmas present for Aaron; the guys look back on 2024 and forward to 2025. Finally, they break down MT ad revenue for 2024 and set a goal for 2025. Gravity FallsDisclosureSoloCowgirls with Cameras podcast

Ian and Aaron discuss Aaron's TUI app, what it's like being a founder over 40, "the drones", and so much more.Sponsored by LaraJobs, Screencasting.com, and CodeRabbitInterested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Founders Over Forty (10:54) - It's Gonna Be Bad (15:25) - Watch Guy (22:41) - TUI Is A Silly Word (38:03) - Try Hard Empire Update (58:46) - Ian Found A Budgeting App! (01:07:29) - Advertising Platform (01:12:39) - What Time Is It? (01:18:58) - The Drones Links:Justin Jackson - What's Happening With Founders Over 40Tim Ferriss ShowJoe Tannenbaum on BlueskyTermskyLaravel PromptsTerminal CoffeeANSI Escape CodeUdemyMonarchThunkChris Rock's FilmographyKen Wheeler on XD.B. Cooper

Ian and Aaron talk about everything from Interstellar to the Late Night Wars of the 90s to speaking at conferences to maybe the greatest question of the week: what do you want to do when you retire?Sponsored by LaraJobs, Screencasting.com, and CodeRabbitInterested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Let's Not Talk About Bluesky (05:54) - Pay Homage / Respect (11:40) - Playing Some Poker (23:50) - What Do You Want To Do When You Retie (34:35) - HelpSpot BackOffice (46:38) - Interstellar (53:28) - Commit Your Code (01:08:35) - I Don't Wittle (01:13:00) - Expand & Contract Links:Late Night with David LettermanThe Late ShiftTriumph the Insult Comic DogIan's Bluesky post about pokerWinStar CasinoHelpSpotAuthorize.netNotes on WorkInterstellarBen Holmen on BlueskyCommit Your Code ConferenceYum! Brands

Ian and Aaron go in-depth on Aaron's highly anticipated arrival on Bluesky - what's good, what's bad, and why he doesn't like when people tell him he's using it wrong.  Plus an update on ads, a big garage idea, and more.Sponsored by LaraJobs, Screencasting.com, Mailtrap, and Mailcoach.  Use code MOSTLYTECHNICAL to get 3 free months when signing up for MailCoach.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Time Was Infinite (09:02) - The Blue Ocean of Bluesky (44:12) - Early Movers (01:01:43) - Texas Basement Boys (01:24:14) - A Different Idea For Ads Links:Pot-Limit Omaha - A Beginners GuidePapa Murphy's PizzaAaron Francis on BlueskyCar ElevatorCar Turntable (CarTurner)Thunk

Ian and Aaron discuss feedback on ads for the podcast, what the heck Ian does every day, updates on the Try Hard empire, & so much more.Sponsored by Mailtrap, LaraJobs, & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Vibes From The People (09:03) - What Does Ian Even Do (23:59) - Fitting In Side Projects (34:11) - Sales Update (38:04) - Bootstrapper Syndrome (41:14) - Extra Heaviness (46:51) - Guest Instructor (58:57) - Laravel Cloud (01:05:54) - UserScape & Sons Links:Brian Casel on BlueskyLaraJobs Affiliate ProgramTinyMCEDay OneDependabotTogglOwl.soChris Fidao on BlueskyLaravel CloudNightwatch

Ian and Aaron are back this week to discuss Aaron's adventures with the terminal, Ian's ideas for the future of Mostly Technical, a trip to Boise, and so much more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Airing of the Grievances (09:24) - Terminal TUI Thing (22:08) - Trip to Boise (34:41) - Try Hard Update (44:08) - SQL Course (49:11) - Let's Get Meta (01:13:53) - Surgery Update (01:17:32) - Markdown Meh (01:21:14) - Where's All The Good Software?! (01:25:43) - Busy Monday Links:Copilot MoneyLaravel PromptsChewie, a package that helps you build TUIs.Solo, a package to run multiple commands at onceMulti-Armed Bandit TestingClickhouse databaseBear.app

Ian is joined by Caleb Porzio and we talk about recent consumer product acquisitions, a dive deep into Flux's multi-select and more advanced components like charts, and we do a Business Dad corner about hiring.* Joel Spolsky on how to find great developers (A little dated, but still good)

Ian's joined by Matt Swanson while Aaron is out ✂️. We cover the forgotten victims of the Wordpress drama like Gravatar and Day One, if a bootstrapper should be happy about $10k/mrr and make the case for jobs as being good, should the government sell ads on the Penny, and "things Aaron should do".Don't miss our bonus Youtube video this week as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8IIvZtrrzs Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.

A special bonus episode from a post-show Tiermaker. We were doing this for video so sorry in advance if it's not totally clear on audio. You can watch on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8IIvZtrrzs

Ian and Aaron discuss Aaron's trip to San Francisco, Bluesky vs. Twitter, and why Ian's not doing his secret side project plus our tier rankings for...pizza toppings?!Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.Links:AmoxicillinSanityWeb Dev ChallengeKent C DoddsNextJS ConfThomas Frank on YouTubeElo Rating AlgorithmTartineBlueskyFive Families in The GodfatherJustin Jackson's Laravel starter pack for BlueskyLouie's in Dallas

Ian and Aaron discuss updates on Aaron's house, the Try Hard Factory, his course launch, and so much more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Mostly Arguing About Mars (08:54) - House Update (20:27) - Francis Real Estate Empire (31:15) - We Found A Videographer (37:32) - Postgres Launch (38:51) - A Little Side Adventure (42:09) - Back to Postgres (49:31) - Try Hard Offsite (58:14) - Ian's Mystery Idea Links:Bootstrapped Web PodcastEuropa ClipperJames Webb Space TelescopeVoyager Program2001: A Space OdysseyLimestoneDan ShipperAll-In PodcastChris Morrell on Twitter

Ian and Aaron discuss everything from Aaron's dream for a Try Hard Factory to Ian being unimpressed with SpaceX rockets to the biggest question of all - what do you want to do with your life?Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Terrible Business Idea (06:15) - Weekends Are Tough (08:45) - Thing After Thing (10:49) - Product Guesses (14:23) - A Giant Bread (17:40) - Try Hard Factory (33:59) - What Do I Want To Do With My Life (01:05:24) - Postgres Update (01:11:27) - Some Big Rocket Thing Links:

Ian and Aaron reunite to talk about bad design, WordPress drama, Aaron's secret physical product, why you want to be liquid, and more.Sponsored by LaraJobs, Screencasting.com, and Mailcoach.  Use code MOSTLYTECHNICAL to get 3 free months when signing up for Mailcoach.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Freaking Wrecked (03:48) - A Great Roundtable (12:58) - The Duality of Ian (22:54) - Aaron's Decision (26:25) - Rich People Have No Imagination (39:06) - WordPress Drama (48:44) - White On White On White (58:47) - Course Update (01:10:58) - A Physical Product (?!) (01:17:40) - One Last Thing Links:MailcoachStatamic RoundtableLaravel CloudWall Street (IMDB)What the heck is going on with WordPress?Ian's tweet about designersLinearMastering PostgresAaron's tweet about post-it notes

Ian and Aaron are joined this week by Caleb Porzio (friend of the show) on our very first live stream in honor of Flux, which Caleb literally launches live on the podcast.  Plus everything from password hygiene to cloud exits to hiring people to, of course, all the ups & downs of launching a product like Flux.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.Note: Recorded live on September 23rd, 2024.Links:FluxDigital OceanNotes on Work: How to drink teaHugo Sainte-Marie on TwitterCaleb's launch tweet for FluxCaleb's blog post on crossing $1 million on GItHub SponsorsShadcnZenvoiceBillion Dollar Creator on YouTube

Ian is back (!) with Aaron to check in about what happened to Ian's gallbladder, Aaron's announcement video, dreaming big, and so much more.Sponsored by LaraJobs, Screencasting.com, and Mailcoach.  Use code MOSTLYTECHNICAL to get 3 free months when signing up for Mailcoach.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - They Failed Again (11:28) - The Show Must Go On (15:36) - A Different Kind of Plumbing (24:36) - Laracon Vibes (35:13) - The Big $57 Million Announcement (46:51) - MrBeast is Gordon Gekko (56:10) - Dream A Little Bit Bigger (01:12:52) - Low Hanging Fruit (01:19:25) - Sinatra Baby! Links:MailcoachIan's tweet about his gallbladder surgery reportLaparoscopic surgery & gasSeinfeld Junior Mint clipInterNACHIDavid Hill on TwitterLaravel Investment AnnouncementAaron interviews Taylor about the investmentGordon Gekko'How to succeed in MrBeast Production' Ian's thread about the documentMastering Postgres announcement video

Want to break free from the 9-to-5 hustle and build a $1 million creator business?In this week's episode, I coach Aaron Francis on his course-selling business and explore how to 3x his business by the end of 2025.Join us as we explore how to effectively implement a hub-and-spoke model to build a loyal newsletter list, proven lead magnets that can double your audience size, practical ways you can implement price tiering to instantly boost your revenue.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:15 Breakdown of Launch Businesses05:37 Setting Future Goals for the Business06:38 Creators Who Pulled Off Successful Launches10:31 Potential Problems for Product Based Creator Businesses20:40 How to Master Audience Growth26:50 Using Lead Magnets for YouTube to Email Conversions36:10 Strategic Content Creation for Sustainable Growth39:48 Tiered Pricing to Increase Revenue49:10 Grow Your Business Without Making More Products53:54 Cross-Selling Your Existing Products01:05:17 Fine-Tune Your Brand Vision01:07:40 Closing ThoughtsIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.Know more about Billion Dollar Creator: https://www.billiondollarcreator.com/Follow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry/Twitter: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryWebsite: https://nathanbarry.com/Featured in this episode:High Performance SQLite: https://highperformancesqlite.com/watch/introduction-to-this-courseScreencasting.com: https://screencasting.com/ConvertKit (soon to be Kit): https://convertkit.com/Aaron Francis: https://aaronfrancis.com/Kent C. Dodds: https://kentcdodds.com/Wes Bos: https://wesbos.com/Adam Wathan: https://adamwathan.me/Highlights:07:45 How to Bridge the Mental Gap to Your Goals16:09 Overcoming Struggles by Delegating Tasks & Team Dynamics23:15 Importance of YouTube and Email 29:10 Mastering Lead Magnets49:10 Timeline to Grow a Course Business

Aaron is joined this week once again by Caleb Porzio to discuss everything that happened at Laracon (including a basketball game?!) before diving deep into Flux, the online reaction to the price, and what comes next.Sponsored by LaraJobs, Screencasting.com, and Mailcoach.  Use code MOSTLYTECHNICAL to get 3 free months when signing up for MailCoach.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Man of the People (03:25) - A Quick Ad Read (04:29) - Laravel vs. Terminal Coffee

Want to learn how to create a successful online course that generates significant revenue?In this episode, I chat with Aaron Francis, Co-Founder of Try Hard Studios, who shares his incredible journey of making $125,000 in just 30 days from their SQLite video course.Aaron reveals the proven strategies that drove their course's success, effective marketing techniques, and the common challenges they encountered.Discover how to develop a high-impact online course, implement powerful marketing tactics, and build trust with your audience to boost your sales.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:50 Secrets to a Successful Course Launch01:48 Marketing Strategies That Work03:09 How to Engage Your Audience Effectively09:29 Business Lessons and Common Mistakes21:54 Building Trust with Your Audience23:40 The Role of Authenticity in Content Creation26:53 Why Sharing Personal Stories Boosts Engagement39:32 The Importance of Video Content for Your Brand43:37 Influencer vs. Creator: What's the Difference?47:42 ConclusionIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.Know more about Billion Dollar Creator: https://www.billiondollarcreator.com/Follow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry/Twitter: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryWebsite: https://nathanbarry.com/Follow Aaron:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aarondfrancis/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarondfrancis/X: https://twitter.com/aarondfrancisYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aarondfrancisWebsite: https://aaronfrancis.com/Featured in this episode:High Performance SQLite: https://highperformancesqlite.com/watch/introduction-to-this-courseChris Coyier: https://chriscoyier.net/ConvertKit (soon to be Kit): https://convertkit.com/Highlights:03:27 How Marketers Identify Real Value04:17 Why Urgency Drives Sales for Creators16:00 Nathan's Livestream Plans for ConvertKit's Rebrand16:40 If It Scares You, It's Good Content19:15 Building Reputation with Effective Email Sequences26:13 Using Personal Experience to Build Audience Trust30:30 Nathan on Chris Coyier

Today's episode is with database educator, PHP enthusiast, and all-around good guy Aaron Francis. Aaron is one of the best out there at delivering high-quality educational content. Somehow, he's managed to have three different video courses sell over $100k in wildly different fields -- a college corporate accounting class aide, video screencasting, and high-performance SQLite. In this episode, we talked about a lot of things, including: - Why (and when!) to use SQLite - What courses he's looking at next - How to stay sharp when doing educational content - His origin story as a programmer - Getting kids to be high agency - How PHP became classy. Links https://www.epicweb.dev/why-you-should-probably-be-using-sqlite https://highperformancesqlite.com/ Timestamps Intro 01:41 Why SQLite 03:31 When to use SQLite 09:14 SQLite Creators 14:20 Holy smokes 17:29 jsonb Indexing? 22:07 SQLite Course 23:54 Vendor Specific Courses? 26:17 Postgres Course Timing 30:26 Nights and Weekends 30:46 Getting into Databases 35:38 Going back to Programming 39:22 In 20 years 40:48 Kids 42:08 Making money is a skill? 47:52 Balancing Video Creation and Programming 50:43 Sustainable Business 54:23 Doing SaaS 56:13 Working for someone else 57:38 Secret Sauce for Video Content 58:34 PHP 01:05:56 Taylor and Laravel 01:13:31 Vue 01:18:39 Warp-up 01:20:41

Aaron is joined this week by Caleb Porzio (back-to-back weeks!) and Daniel Coulbourne (first-time guest!) to dive deep into prep for Laracon, text editors, something called the "side eye verify", Aaron's recent blog post, and a whole lot more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - I Was A Reply Guy (04:59) - Power Broker / King Maker (11:10) - Torchlight Update (16:38) - Editor Talk (28:02) - Eeking Out (35:58) - Cancelled Plans (37:56) - Give Credit Where It's Due (40:10) - The Circles Were Good (51:12) - He Did It Again (54:40) - This One's On You (01:04:36) - Mafioso Wisdom (01:08:06) - A Little Bit Of Laracon (01:21:36) - Well Gang... (01:22:32) - Gross-Squeamish (01:29:27) - Event Sourcing Will Save Me Links:No Plans To MergeCaleb Porzio on TwitterDaniel Coulbourne on TwitterProducer Dave (Dave Hicking) on TwitterTorchlightTextmate for macOSZedEmmetCursorSupermavenMake VS Code AwesomeJosh Cirre on TwitterMatt Stauffer on TwitterFive-Minute Geek Show Episode 95: Credit where credit's dueExcalidrawAaron Francis - An argument for logging offCNBC - The ProfitTexas Card HouseTerminal CoffeeOsmosis Jones on IMDB'Combating Jargon' in the Verbs documentation

In today's episode, we bring back Aaron Francis. If you haven't watched our previous episode with him, he is a software developer, fellow content creator and co-founder of Try Hard Studios. In the past he's been an accountant at a Big 4 but now he focuses on Laravel, web development and all things business and video. This episode will step away from the usual tech focused content and we'll talk a bit more about the business side of things, how you have to balance entertainment and education when creating courses, Aaron's High Performance SQLite course, building a personal brand through the discomfort of centering it around yourself, how good presentation matters and how proactiveness puts you miles ahead of the majority, so stay tuned! Learn back-end development - https://www.boot.dev Listen on your favorite podcast player: https://www.backendbanter.fm Aaron's X/Twitter: https://x.com/aarondfrancis Aaron's Website: https://aaronfrancis.com/ High Performance SQLite: https://highperformancesqlite.com/ Screencasting: https://screencasting.com/ Mostly Technical Podcast: https://mostlytechnical.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:32 Podcast listening going up when having a kid 02:25 Podcast about earning the first million 08:54 You have to choose the entertainment vs education levels 10:37 You have to shape your material to the platforms 16:40 Long hour videos vs 2 minute ones 20:16 Are the videos in the High Performance SQLite in linear order? 24:19 Figuring out the metrics 28:06 Building courses on other domains 31:46 Building brands is difficult 35:55 quick disclaimer 36:30 Personal brand vs company 37:57 Is this sellable? 40:23 Do you need an audience? 44:26 The strategy is simple but it is also hard to execute 49:31 The presentation matters a LOT 51:54 On being proactive 57:00 Where to find Aaron

Aaron is joined this week by special guest Caleb Porzio (filling in for Ian) to talk about everything from solo parenting to Caleb's new project to rejuvenating Torchlight and a lot more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Low Energy Jeb (06:06) - Time on Twitter (Isn't Profitable) (11:34) - The Thunk Boys (18:18) - An Essential Piece (26:01) - Caleb's Solo Empire (29:36) - 9 Months of Darkness (31:41) - Two Weeks to Laracon (42:00) - Why Do You Hate Money (50:57) - Torchlight Also (01:05:39) - Riddle Me This (01:23:04) - I Think I Want To Event Source Links:An argument for logging off - Aaron FrancisThunkJohn Rudolph Drexler on TwitterJason BeggsCaleb's tweet about fluxLivewire Partner ProgramAnystackTorchlightAstroGetDownNo Plans To MergeCaleb Porzio

Ever wondered how a backend developer can transition into a successful content creator while juggling a bustling family life? Join us as Aaron Francis, a prominent figure in the tech video content space, shares his incredible journey. From his early days working with Laravel to launching a comprehensive SQLite course, Aaron provides invaluable insights into balancing full-time commitments with side projects. He also opens up about his personal life, revealing how he and his wife, along with the help of an au pair, manage to raise four young children while maintaining productivity.Discover the niche Aaron found in intermediate database content, a passion rooted in his upbringing with a father who was a SQL Server DBA. We'll uncover how he and his partner, Steve, co-founded TryHard Studios to fill this gap by producing high-quality database courses on platforms like SQLite, Postgres, and MySQL. Our conversation also touches on their ambitious vision of evolving into a media company with diverse on-camera talent.Lastly, Aaron's love for building and creating comes to life as he talks about his unique office shed project and the joy he finds in construction and gardening. He explains his philosophy of being a builder rather than an influencer, focusing on the satisfaction of creation. Don't miss his reflections on reviving forums for meaningful discussions and where you can follow his work online. This episode promises a rich tapestry of insights, making it a must-listen for developers and content creators alike.Send us some love.HoneybadgerHoneybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.Ready to start your own podcast?This show is hosted on Buzzsprout and it's awesome, not to mention a Ruby on Rails application. Let Buzzsprout know we sent you and you'll get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and it helps support our show.

Ian and Aaron check in about everything from tacos in NY to Twitter vs. Threads plus how Aaron found his next Linda, Aaron's new video series, & more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Ian's Trying Obsidian (14:23) - Life OS Update (18:55) - MT ❤️ NY (28:17) - Your Next Linda (39:55) - Poppin Off (47:04) - Twitter vs. Threads (58:37) - Two Elons (01:07:56) - Los Tacos No. 1 Links:The PARA MethodObsidian.mdfollow your stupid dreams. (YouTube)Kelsey Petrich on TwitterAaron's first 'Poppin Off' videoIan's tweet about Los Tacos No. 1Bomb Pop popsicle

Ian and Aaron talk about the investment that got away, why Try Hard is a media company, bringing back the forum, and an incredible idea for a new contest.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Kubera (03:01) - Do It For The Content (08:24) - Idea For The Show (14:59) - Yo Dude! Pick Me! (24:38) - A Media Company (34:53) - Yo Dawg Me (42:20) - 25 Seat License (48:31) - Mentally You're In A Wednesday (54:22) - Bringing Back The Forum Links:KuberaConvertKitLaravel ShiftDoug DeMuro (YouTube)Startups for the Rest of Us Episode 160Business of SoftwareMicroConfPatio11 (Twitter)The most infamous forum thread (Bodybuilding.com Forum)Discourse

Ian and Aaron talk about Ian's new idea that's got him frazzled and on tilt, Aaron's sales milestone, the game Factorio, and a lot more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - I'm Very Tilted (13:19) - Know A Guy (19:31) - Course Update (34:09) - Do As I Say, Not As I Do (49:58) - Factorio (53:02) - A Mostly Technical Interview Links:Aaron's tweet about 100kJason Beggs on TwitterMary Perry on TwitterFactorio

Ian & Aaron talk about Ian's adventures with hiring (and Ian unveils a blisteringly hot take), how Aaron's course performance, why Aaron needs a stage name (maybe), and a lot more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - The Long Weekend (04:51) - Tired Because You're Hiring (15:26) - A Controversial Topic (30:24) - We're Still Doing Numbers (42:46) - Email Update (55:26) - Stage Name (56:53) - Life Automation (01:19:29) - One Last Thing Links:Vegas Vacation (IMDB)Beach Boys - "Kokomo" (YouTube)What's new in MySQL 9YNAB

Ian and Aaron check in the results of Aaron's course launch, talk about the new developer position that Ian just posted, dive into the benefits of "scheming time", and so much more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Hat Guy (02:34) - Launch Update (15:10) - Mailing List Drama (28:54) - Launch Results (48:27) - Scheming Time (52:45) - A Domain Story (57:49) - Ian's Hiring A Dev! Links:High Performance SQLiteIan's hat ('Google Dino Cap')Aaron's live stream where he launched the course (Twitter)'Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable' on AmazonBentoUserScape's job posting: Full-Stack Laravel Developer (applications due by 7/15/24)

Come hang with us! Like what you hear? Connect with me - Website: ⁠gun.io/taylor⁠ Email: taylordesseyn@gun.io LinkedIn: Taylor Desseyn Tweet me: @tdesseyn Pics of the life, wife, daughter & dog: @tdesseyn

Ian & Aaron discuss the launch of Aaron's new course, a trip to Texas Hill Country, the idea of 'Profit First', and a whole lot more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - The Thumb System (02:18) - Sausage Fest (14:09) - Profit First (22:34) - Launch Week (39:17) - Only So Much Time! (54:28) - Texas Elites (56:30) - Gotta Go Cloudflare Links:Siskel & EbertTexas Hill Country Profit First (Book)John Scalzi blog post about being in it for the moneyBentoDatabase School (on YouTube)Kent C. DoddsFly.ioLaravel OctaneCloudflare AI GatewayCloudflare Workers

Ian & Aaron discuss Aaron's various small bets, why they're both so tired, the upcoming variety show

Adam and Dax were guests on the Mostly Technical podcast and so we're rebroadcasting that conversation on our feed for your listening pleasure. We take on the Laravel vs. JavaScript discourse, selling coffee over the command line, and a lot more.Want to carry on the conversation? Join us in Discord.Mostly Technical with Adam and DaxWatch it on YouTubeServerless FrameworkStatMuseLinearVercelAaron's video about Laravel + Livewire terminal dot shop on TwitterBillion Dollar Creator (Podcast)terminal x LaraconAdam's course on AWSTopics: