Podcast appearances and mentions of matt stauffer

In this episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, host Matt Stauffer sits down with Arvid Kahl, founder of Podscan, a platform that transcribes and analyzes podcasts. Arvid shares his journey from developer to entrepreneur, the challenges of marketing as a builder, and how deeply understanding your customers shapes great products. They also dive into the role of AI in development and marketing, and how Arvid began using Laravel. Matt Stauffer TwitterTighten WebsiteArvid on TwitterPodscanThe Boot Strapped FounderThe Boot Strapped Founder PodcastThe Startups for the Rest of Us Podcast The SaaS PlaybookStart Small, Stay SmallHooked: How to Build Habit-Forming ProductsIndistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In this episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, Matt Stauffer welcomes back Ian Landsman to discuss his latest venture, Outro , a tool he's currently building to help podcasters organize and monetize their content. They explore the evolution of podcasting tools, the challenges of market research, and the importance of building with community feedback. Ian shares insights into his development process, how AI fits into his workflow, and the technical decisions shaping Outro's future.Matt Stauffer Twitter Tighten Website OutroArticle on AI Coding ClaimsMostly Technical‌-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

 Matt takes us back to the mid-90s, learning HTML and PHP alongside his older brother – back when there was no CSS or JavaScript, and getting a header and footer to include across multiple pages felt like magic. Fast forward to today, and that early foundation still influences how he codes and thinks about […] The post PHP Alive And Kicking: Episode 6 – Matt Stauffer appeared first on PHP Architect.

In this episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, Matt Stauffer chats with Jack McDade, creator of Statamic, a CMS built on Laravel. Jack shares the story behind Statamic, from its early days to its deep Laravel integration, and the technical hurdles along the way. They explore his journey from developer to business owner, his approach to hiring, and how he thinks about AI in development.Matt Stauffer Twitter - Matt Stauffer (@stauffermatt) on XTighten Website - Tighten | Software Development for Web and Mobile | Laravel, Livewire, Vue.js, and ReactJack McDade TwitterJack McDade WebsiteStatamic WebsiteAustin Kleon BooksThe Obstacle is the Way by Ryan HolidayRecovery Mode Podcast-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In this episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, Matt Stauffer interviews Kenny Meyers, CEO of Sweet, a company working to improve the comic industry through technology. They discuss the unique challenges of building a digital comic store, the importance of team dynamics, and why Sweet chooses not to use AI in order to protect artists and their work. Kenny also shares his journey in the comic world, the power of networking, and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.Matt Stauffer Twitter - Matt Stauffer (@stauffermatt) on XTighten Website - Tighten | Software Development for Web and Mobile | Laravel, Livewire, Vue.js, and ReactKenny Meyers on Bluesky Kenny Meyers on Instagram Sweet WebsiteSweet Shop -----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In this episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, Matt Stauffer sits down with Patrick O'Meara and Stephen Quayle, co-founders of Maintainly, a CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) company built on Laravel. They dive into the evolution of Maintainly, the challenges of building and scaling software, and the unique role Laravel plays in their operations.The conversation explores how industry expertise, thoughtful hiring, and a strong remote culture have shaped their company. Patrick and Stephen also share the personal influences behind their journey and their vision for the future of Maintainly.Matt Stauffer TwitterTighten WebsiteMaintainly WebsiteSteven Quayle on LinkedIn Patrick O'Meara TwitterPatrick O'Meara on BlueSkyPatrick O'Meara on GitHubPatrick O'Meara on LinkedInNever Write Another Loop Again by Adam WathanHow to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale CarnegieGood to Great by Jim CollinsEditing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In this episode of The Business of Laravel, Matt Stauffer chats with Alison Gianotto, Founder of Snipe-IT. They explore Alison's path in PHP development, how Snipe-IT grew from a side project into a thriving open-source IT asset management platform, and the challenges along the way. The conversation touches on user experience, hiring, remote team management, and leading with empathy. Alison also reflects on lessons learned from her career and shares her vision for Snipe-IT's future.Matt Stauffer Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermattTighten Website - https://tighten.com/Alison's WebsiteAlison on BlueskyLaravel Podcast with Alison GianottoGreat Tighten Experiment Blog Post-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In this episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, Matt Stauffer chats with Branick Weix, CEO of Diagonal. They discuss Branick's journey from building a successful startup, Aryeo, to launching Diagonal, a company focused on personalized software for small businesses. Branick shares insights on hiring strategies, the importance of sticking to Laravel standards, and the role of AI in software development. He also offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.Matt Stauffer Twitter Tighten Website Branick Weix Twitter Diagnoal WebsiteBranick Weix GitHub Branick Weix LinkedIn LaraJobs Zero to One by Peter Thiel Devin AI -----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

Why do firms silently bleed customers, and how can AI help stop it? In this revealing episode of AI Knowhow from Knownwell, CMO Courtney Baker, CEO David DeWolf, and Chief Product and Technology Officer Mohan Rao lift the curtain on the biggest Knownwell platform update yet. They explore how AI can detect hidden signals across departments, sometimes before the metrics even move, and why ignoring 90% of the noise is just as critical as surfacing the right 10%. Using a playful analogy involving Courtney and Mohan's beloved Oura Rings, the team illustrates how contextual clues in client relationships can predict major issues before they explode. David and Mohan explain how Knownwell's new features proactively identify fires, budget pressures, and executive turnover to help firms avoid disaster. In this week's “AI in the Wild,” Pete Buer breaks down a controversial Microsoft memo that makes AI usage mandatory and raises deeper questions about critical thinking, tool diversity, and performance reviews. Plus, in part two of his interview, Matt Stauffer, CEO of Tighten, shares why AI hasn't radically changed his software team's structure—and how seeing AI as a junior developer helps separate hype from reality. His take? AI shines in grunt work but still needs human oversight to deliver excellence. Explore how to stop flying blind and start harnessing AI for what it does best before it's too late. Visit www.knownwell.com to get a guided tour of the platform. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9MYYHhcU3cA 

Client churn may be inevitable, but what if your relationships were strong enough to resist it? Knownwell CMO Courtney Baker is joined by CEO David DeWolf and Chief Product and Technology Officer Mohan Rao to dissect how AI can help build resilient, multi-threaded client relationships. They explore why single-threaded accounts are risky, how AI can map relationship networks, and the ways it enables proactive value delivery through real-time insights and signals. Special guest Matt Stauffer, CEO of Tighten, sits down with Pete Buer to share how professional services firms can responsibly integrate AI. Matt warns against AI maximalism and discusses the real ROI behind building AI tools—advising companies to start with the business problem, not the shiny tech. All of that, PLUS Pete unpacks insights from LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky on how to AI-proof your career.  Want to turn insights into action? Download Knownwell's white paper, “AI-Powered Strategies for Scaling Professional Services,” at www.knownwell.com/scalingwhitepaper.  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/geeqPMhGRcY 

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer sits down with Chris Sev, Laravel's new Director of Developer Relations, to explore his background and the evolving role of DevRel. They dive into exciting updates in the Laravel ecosystem, including the launch of Laravel Cloud, new starter kits, the VS code extension, and the redesigned Laravel website. The discussion also covers the importance of backward compatibility, upcoming community events, and the continuous evolution and support within the Laravel community.Matt Stauffer's TwitterChris Sev's TwitterLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsiteLaravel CloudLaravel RedditJoe Dixon AMA on RedditSuggestion Box----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In this episode of The Business of Laravel podcast, Matt Stauffer interviews David Watson, founder of RiskAdvisor, a SaaS platform for independent insurance agents. David shares his journey from being a non-technical founder to running a successful business, emphasizing the importance of marketing and sales skills in entrepreneurship. He discusses the challenges he faced transitioning from a no-code solution to a more robust code-based platform and offers insights into building a strong team. David also explores how AI can be leveraged to drive sales growth in the insurance industry.Matt Stauffer TwitterTighten WebsiteDavid Watson FacebookDavid Watson LinkedInRiskAdvisor WebsiteHow to Win Friends and Influence People-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In this episode of The Business of Laravel podcast, Matt Stauffer interviews Gilbert Pellegrom, Engineering Manager at Stripe and former Co-founder/CTO of Lemon Squeezy. Gilbert shares his journey from self-taught developer to entrepreneur, building Lemon Squeezy to simplify selling digital goods online. They discuss technical challenges using Laravel, the role of community and branding in hiring, and the bootstrap mindset that led to their acquisition by Stripe. Gilbert reflects on leadership, soft skills, and balancing personal passions—like his love for cars—with the joy of building meaningful projects.Matt Stauffer TwitterTighten WebsiteGilbert Pellegrom TwitterGilbert Pellegrom LinkedInGilbert Pellegrom's Website-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In this episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, Matt Stauffer talks with Alex Millar, CTO and founder of GovAI, about his journey from selling his previous venture, Bonfire, to adopting Laravel for his latest project. Alex shares how Laravel improved his two-man team's efficiency and his experience as a newcomer to the framework. They discuss challenges in adopting new tools, the importance of documentation, architecture testing, and strategies for entrepreneurial success. Alex also offers insights on leadership, communication, and how small, well-executed details can drive significant growth.Matt Stauffer TwitterTighten WebsiteAlex Millar's WebsiteAlex Millar TwitterGovAI WebsiteMinMaxing Software Costs TalkRandall Stutman: The Essence of Leadership [The Knowledge Project Ep. #96] "‌")Jim Dethmer: Leading Above the Line [The Knowledge Project Ep. #60]TED: Speaking so People Want to ListenAlex's READMEYou can email Alex at alexander.millar@gmail.com.-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In this episode of the Laravel podcast, host Matt Stauffer is joined by Taylor Otwell and Jess Archer at Laracon Australia to discuss the new Laravel Nightwatch product and answer listener questions about the Nightwatch announcement. They dive into the development timeline, team dynamics, and the integration of Nightwatch with existing Laravel tools like Pulse, Horizon, and Telescope. The conversation also covers the tech stack used for Nightwatch, the challenges faced during development, and future integrations and features planned for the product.Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer's TwitterJess Archer's Twitter Laravel Twitter Laravel Website Tighten Website Nightwatch Announcement Video from Laracon AUJess Archer's Talk at Laracon US ----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten. 

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, hosts Matt Stauffer and Taylor Otwell explore the latest updates in the Laravel ecosystem, highlighting new features, tools, and enhancements designed to improve the developer experience. They cover the introduction of php.new for simplified PHP installation, a new composer script for easier app setup, and the beta release of Inertia.js V2. The discussion also includes upcoming features in Laravel Cloud and the ongoing debate between popular development tools like Sublime Text and VS Code. Additionally, Taylor shares his process for writing documentation for Laravel. Taylor Otwell's TwitterMatt Stauffer's TwitterLaravel TwitterLaravel Website Tighten WebsiteInertia V2 Website----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten. 

In this episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, Matt Stauffer sits down with Jason Johnson, Chief Information Officer at Sweetwater, a leading provider of musical instruments, pro audio equipment, and comprehensive support services for musicians and audio professionals. They discuss Sweetwater's impressive growth, how Laravel plays a key role in their technology stack, and the critical importance of building a strong company culture. Jason shares valuable insights on hiring practices, the significance of diversity in tech, and the power of vulnerability in leadership. He also emphasizes the need for continuous learning and highlights the importance of making intentional, business-driven decisions in both technology and team management.Matt Stauffer TwitterTighten WebsiteJason Johnson LinkedIn Extreme Ownership BookUpstream Book168 Hours BookSweetwater LinkedInSweetwater Careers-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In this episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, Matt Stauffer interviews Jason McCreary, the founder of Shift. They discuss Jason's role and journey in the Laravel community, the functionality of Laravel Shift as an automation tool for upgrading Laravel versions, and the importance of keeping Laravel applications up to date. Jason shares his experience in building a successful SaaS product for developers, offers advice for aspiring founders and business owners, and discusses the unique challenges and rewards of being a solo founder.Matt Stauffer TwitterTighten WebsiteJason McCreary TwitterShiftJason's Twitter ThreadJason's Video on Adding an SMS Admin Action to Download LogsJason's Article on SMS admin in 8 lines of codeOrigin story of Shift-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In this episode of the Business of Laravel Podcast, Matt Stauffer sits down with Jon Behr, VP of Engineering at FM, to discuss his journey into the company and FM's use of Laravel. FM operates three major brands—Musicbed, Film Supply, and Stills—which license music, provide film clips, and sell premium stock photography. John shares insights into the ground-up rewrite of the Musicbed app using Laravel, highlighting the importance of choosing "boring technology" to ensure stability. They also explore topics like scalability, clear communication within engineering teams, and the intricacies of hiring and firing developers.Matt Stauffer TwitterTighten WebsiteJon Behr TwitterJon Behr LinkedIn FM WebsiteMusicbedFilmsupplyChoose Boring Technology Blog PostBecoming an Effective Software Engineering Manager BookRadical Candor BookFM Careers Page-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In this episode of the Laravel podcast, we address some listener-submitted questions regarding the recent investment in Laravel and the announcement of Laravel Cloud. We explore the motivation behind Taylor taking investment, the goals of Accel, and what the future holds for Laravel and its ecosystem. Plus, we cover the future of Laravel Forge and give you a glimpse of what migrating your projects from Forge to Laravel Cloud might look like.Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer's TwitterLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsiteSpecial Announcement - Accel invests $57M into Laravel Products & Open-Source Framework VideoLive Q&A re: $57M fundraise, Laravel Cloud, & the future of LaravelPodcast Suggestions Laravel Cloud-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In this episode, recorded live at Laracon US, we talk about the current moment we're seeing in the Laravel world, reflecting on Laravel's evolution and where it stands today. We also dedicate time to answering your questions from Laracon US, mainly about Laravel Cloud, bringing insights directly from the heart of the Laravel community.Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer's TwitterLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsitePodcast Suggestions Laravel Cloud-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In this episode of the Business of Laravel Podcast, Matt Stauffer sits down with Chris Morrell, the CEO and CTO of InterNACHI, the largest trade organization for residential and commercial property inspectors globally. Chris shares his insights on leading a technology-driven business in the home inspection industry and explains how InterNACHI leverages Laravel to deliver education, certification, and business tools for home inspectors. He discusses the challenges of broadening their service offerings while emphasizing the importance of making strategic, focused decisions. Additionally, Chris shares his experiences with the hiring process for Laravel developers and highlights the advantages of active participation in the Laravel community.Matt Stauffer TwitterTighten WebsiteChis on MastodonInterNACHI WebsiteChris Morrell TwitterChris Morrell on GitHubRadical Candor BookBooks by Tim FerrissFinancial Management of a Marketing Firm BookChris's Podcast - Over EngineeredGretel Package-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In this episode of the Business of Laravel Podcast, Matt Stauffer sits down with Matthew Davis, the CTO of Mumsnet, a leading social platform for parents in the UK. They discuss Mumsnet's full-scale transition to Laravel, unpacking the challenges and victories of their ground-up rewrite. They dive into the technical architecture behind their hosting and how they're leveraging machine learning to personalize content for their users. The discussion also covers the nuances of hiring Laravel developers and why finding the right culture fit is crucial for avoiding micromanagement and fostering independence in the workplace. Matthew Davis offers incredible insights on building trust between engineering and product teams and highlights how Laravel can be a game-changer for boosting productivity and driving real business value.Matt Stauffer TwitterTighten WebsiteMatthew Davis Twitter Mumsnet WebsiteMumsnet LinkedInRandical Candor Book Conflicted by Ian Leslie Growth Levers by Matt Lerner Matt Stauffer's Empathy Gives You Superpowers Talk - Laracon EU 2015 -----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In this episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, Matt Stauffer interviews Greg Skerman, Director of Technology at iSeekplant, Australia's leading online construction marketplace. They discuss Greg's role, the benefits and challenges of a service-oriented architecture, and working with non-technical stakeholders. Greg emphasizes the importance of scaling people alongside technology, the value of experimentation, and the ability to swiftly revert changes. He highlights the advantages of frequent deployments, such as risk mitigation and quicker rollbacks, and their positive impact on staff retention. Greg also offers advice for aspiring leaders, stressing the importance of soft skills, openness to different approaches, and engaging with the community and mentors for career growth.Matt Stauffer Twitter Tighten Website Greg Skerman TwitterGreg Skerman LinkedInGreg's PodcastGreg's Substackiseekplant WebsitePostHogTurn the Ship Around BookGreg's 2023 Laracon AU TalkLaracon AU 2024-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

After a short break, we're back and the countdown to Laracon US is on! Join us as we discuss the upcoming Laracon US and the journey from local meetups to bigger Laravel events. We also explore the future of Nova and Filament, two key admin panel tools in the Laravel ecosystem. Plus, we're answering more of your questions! We cover open-source projects by the Laravel team, coding styles within the Laravel community, the use of Livewire and Alpine for front-end development, testing practices, PWA support in Laravel, and database query optimization.Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer's TwitterLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsitePodcast Suggestions Built with Laravel-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In this episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, host Matt Stauffer interviews Michele and Mathias Hansen, the founders of Geocodio, a SaaS that provides hassle-free geocoding, built with Laravel. They discuss their motivation for creating the service, born from their own need for reliable geocoding data, and explore the challenges and benefits of working together as a couple, including how their roles have evolved as the company has grown. They also highlight the importance of listening to user feedback and customer input throughout the development process and share their experiences in hiring and building a remote team.Matt Stauffer Twitter Tighten Website Michele Hansen Twitter Mathias Hansen TwitterGeocodio WebsiteMichele's book - Deploy Empathy  -----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

What set two developers on a quest to build custom tooling to enforce their code style preferences? Today's episode is a story that starts with two independent projects—Tighten's `tlint` and InterNACHI's `laralint`—but meanders to all the right places, including the future of PHP itself, the intersection of bikeshedding and art, and so much more.

In this episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, host Matt Stauffer sits down with Ben Holmen, CTO of the Boutique Hub, a community of boutique owners and brands dedicated to strengthening small businesses. Ben shares insights into his role, where he juggles infrastructure, people, code, and business objectives.Ben discusses the challenges and successes of using Laravel, key decisions as a CTO, and integrating with Shopify. He also shares his personal journey from being a programmer to leading a team, highlighting the critical role of communication and trust in a remote setup. Plus, we explore his latest experiment, the Pair-amid Scheme, where he pairs with strangers to spark collaboration and growth in the developer community.Matt Stauffer Twitter Tighten Website Ben Holmen Twitter Ben Holmen's WebsiteThe Boutique HubPair-amid SchemeRadical Candor Book-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In this episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, host Matt Stauffer interviews Aaron Francis, co-founder of Try Hard Studios, beloved Internet personality, Laravel developer, and all-around Internet nice guy. Aaron shares his journey from his days at a property tax company to his bold leap into entrepreneurship, sharing insights into his evolution every step of the way. He discusses moving beyond the "hustle era" to what he terms the "Try Hard era," emphasizing the importance of concerted effort and determination in achieving success. Tune in to learn about Aaron's background, his passion for creating educational content, and the exciting ventures he's currently pursuing in the world of Laravel development.Matt Stauffer Twitter - Matt Stauffer (@stauffermatt) on XTighten Website - Tighten | Software Development for Web + Mobile | Laravel + Vue.jsAaron Francis Twitter - @‌aarondfrancisAaron Francis Website - aaronfrancis.comTry Hard Studios - tryhardstudios.comRadical Candor - https://www.radicalcandor.com/37 Signals - https://37signals.com/books/Brené Brown - https://brenebrown.com/-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In this episode, we dive into listener-generated questions. Join us as we cover a wide range of topics, from hangups in new Laravel apps and best practices for bigger apps, to the impact of AI tools on our workflows. We'll discuss common mistakes when building your first Laravel application, tips for documenting APIs, Laravel's transformative impact on business, and what Inertia needs to become feature complete.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellMatt Stauffer's Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermattLaravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel Website - https://laravel.com/Tighten Website - https://tighten.com/Podcast Suggestions - https://suggest.gg/laravelpodcast/ideasMatt's talk on JSON:API: https://youtu.be/C01dvypo4O4?si=BDZKfz-bxeZK3AzvSpatie Query Package: https://github.com/spatie/laravel-query-builderBusiness of Laravel Podcast: https://businessoflaravel.com/-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In this week's episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, host Matt Stauffer talks with Caleb Porzio, a prominent figure in the Laravel community and the creator of Livewire and Alpine.js.Caleb shares his unconventional journey from being a self-proclaimed "terrible employee" (at Matt's company!) to becoming a successful self-employed educator and entrepreneur through his company, Wireable LLC.He also shares insights into his strategies for turning open-source projects into sustainable businesses and building a dedicated audience through educational content and documentation sites related to the tool's niche.Matt Stauffer Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermattCaleb Porzio Twitter - https://x.com/calebporzioTighten Website - https://tighten.com/Livewire: livewire.laravel.comAlpine.js: https://alpinejs.dev/Adam Wathan's Blog Post: https://adamwathan.me/the-book-launch-that-let-me-quit-my-job/-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In this episode of the Laravel podcast, Matt and Taylor explore a variety of topics, including ones suggested by listeners! Taylor shares insights from his recent trip to San Francisco, where he participated in an open-source discussion panel hosted by the venture capital firm, Accel. They also discuss the current state of PHP, how it is perceived by other programmers, and what the Laravel community can do to keep PHP relevant and attractive. Additionally, they dive into the challenges and benefits of delegation in business, offering tips on delegating tasks, managing email inboxes, and the importance of creating systems that can operate without constant oversight.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - @‌taylorotwellMatt Stauffer's Twitter - @‌stauffermattLaravel Twitter - @‌laravelphpLaravel Website - Laravel - The PHP Framework For Web ArtisansTighten Website -Tighten | Software Development for Web + Mobile | Laravel + Vue.jsPodcast Suggestions -  https://suggest.gg/laravelpodcast/ideasAccel Twitter - https://twitter.com/AccelOnramp to Laravel - onramp.devShawn Blanc Twitter - https://x.com/shawnblanc?lang=enThe E-Myth Revisited Book - https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In our very first episode, Matt had the pleasure of speaking with Ian Landsman, affectionately known as the 'Godfather of Laravel,' where they discussed his long history with Laravel and his business journey. Ian shared insights into his primary venture, UserScape, and its flagship product, HelpSpot, a help desk application he started 20 years ago. They also talked about taking a bet on Taylor and Laravel early on, bootstrapped startups, and more!Matt Stauffer Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermattIan Landsman Twitter - https://twitter.com/ianlandsmanTighten Website - https://tighten.com/HelpSpot - https://www.helpspot.com/UserScape - https://userscape.com/LaraJobs - https://larajobs.com/The SaaS Playbook - https://saasplaybook.com/The Startups For the Rest of Us Podcast (Rob Walling) - https://www.startupsfortherestofus.com/Gail Goodman's Talk - https://businessofsoftware.org/talk/how-to-negotiate-the-long-slow-saas-ramp-of-death/-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

Welcome back to another episode of the Laravel podcast! In this episode, we dive into the exciting release of Laravel 11 and discuss its impact since it has been out in the wild. Taylor also shares his insights on the release and other recent developments in the Laravel ecosystem, including the launch of Herd Pro. Additionally, we discuss the new hires at Laravel, including Andre Valentin, Chris Fadao, Mohammed Said, and Alyssa Mazzina and touch on the topic of open-source sustainability.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellMatt Stauffer's Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermattLaravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel Website - https://laravel.com/Tighten Website - https://tighten.com/Laravel 11 - https://laravel.com/docs/11.x/releasesLaravel Careers - https://laravel.com/careersLaravel Reverb - https://laravel.com/docs/master/reverbLaravel Herd - https://herd.laravel.com/Laravel Herd for Windows - https://herd.laravel.com/windowsLaravel Valet - https://laravel.com/docs/11.x/valetChristoph Rumpel Forge Productivity Tweet: https://x.com/christophrumpel/status/1773738874264600608?s=20Andre Valentin Twitter - @‌theandreval Laravel Director of EngineeringChris Fidao Twitter - @‌fideloper Laravel Infrastructure EngineerMohammed Said Twitter - @‌themsaidAlyssa Mazzina Twitter - @‌alyssamazzinaLaragon - https://laragon.org/Django - https://www.djangoproject.com/Spatie - https://spatie.be/Laracon US - https://laracon.us/-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

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In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, we are diving into the highlights of Laracon EU including the unveiling of Laravel 11 and the introduction of Laravel Reverb. Taylor Otwell shares insights on the streamlined application structure and new features in Laravel 11. We also discuss the launch of Laravel Herd for Windows and Herd Pro, offering power user features for local development, and provide some exciting updates about the upcoming Laracon US.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellMatt Stauffer's Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermattLaravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel Website - https://laravel.com/Tighten Website - https://tighten.com/Laracon EU Photo Gallery Tweet - https://x.com/LaraconEU/status/1755957896209113444?s=20Laravel Reverb - https://laravel.com/docs/master/reverbLaravel 11 - https://laravel.com/docs/master/releasesThiery Laverdure's Project - https://github.com/tlaverdure/laravel-echo-serverPusher - https://pusher.com/Ably - https://ably.com/Laravel Herd - https://herd.laravel.com/Adam Wathan Twitter - https://twitter.com/adamwathanJess Archer Twitter - https://twitter.com/jessarchercodesLuke Twitter Downing Twitter - https://twitter.com/lukedowning19Daniel Coulbourne Twitter - https://twitter.com/DCoulbourneJoe Dixon Twitter - https://twitter.com/_joedixonPhilo Hermans Twitter - https://twitter.com/Philo01?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorLaracon US - https://laracon.us/Laracon CFP Talk Submission Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlyTDvqeKNB3r-wVNmDBlE23oHKEL4m8lzL5nci0YPH_5WYA/viewform-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, we talk about the recent announcement of hiring a new head of engineering at Laravel and the impact it will have on the future of Laravel. We also dive into the upcoming conferences and events, including Laracon EU, Laracon US, and Laracon India. Additionally, we talk about Typesense, a potential alternative to Meilisearch and Algolia for self-hosted search functionality.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellMatt Stauffer's Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermattLaravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel Website - https://laravel.com/Tighten.co - https://tighten.com/VP/Head of Engineering at Laravel - https://frequent-pick-a8d.notion.site/VP-Head-of-Engineering-at-Laravel-149b566a670841f7a74b3e904e261693Laracon EU - https://laracon.eu/Laracon US - https://laracon.us/Laravel Herd - https://herd.laravel.com/Laravel 11 - https://laravel.com/docs/master/releasesLaravel Live Denmark -https://laravellive.dk/Laravel Live UK - https://laravellive.uk/Laracon India - https://laracon.in/Caleb Porzio Twitter - https://twitter.com/calebporzioLivewire: https://laravel-livewire.com/ThePrimeagen Twitter - https://twitter.com/ThePrimeagenThe Factory - https://www.thefactoryindeepellum.com/Eric Barnes Twitter - https://twitter.com/ericlbarnesJoe Dixon Twitter - https://twitter.com/_joedixonJames Brooks - https://twitter.com/jbrooksukFreek VAn der Herten Twitter - https://twitter.com/freekmurze?lang=enPeter Suhm Twitter - https://twitter.com/petersuhmMichele Hansen Twitter - https://twitter.com/mjwhansenLaracon AU Twitter - https://twitter.com/LaraconAULaravel Scout - https://laravel.com/docs/10.x/scoutTypesense - https://typesense.org/Algolia -https://algolia.com/Meilisearch - https://www.meilisearch.com/Elasticsearch - https://www.elastic.co/elasticsearchLaravel Sail - https://laravel.com/docs/10.x/sailLaravel Vapor - https://vapor.laravel.com/Early Vapor Tweet - https://x.com/taylorotwell/status/1748782542663131442?s=20Tailwind CSS - https://tailwindcss.com/-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast we are packing it in! We're diving into the freshest drops, like FrankenPHP, Cashier Quickstarts, and the buzz about the upcoming Laravel Worldwide Meetup. We'll also weigh Cashier against Spark, discuss boot service providers for all your apps, pit Pest versus PHPUnit for testing, and get into the details of how we manage our teams.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellMatt Stauffer's Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermattLaravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel Website - https://laravel.com/Tighten.co - https://tighten.com/Taylor and Ramus Tweet - https://x.com/taylorotwell/status/1732607829239116057?s=20Chris Fidao Frankenphp video - https://youtu.be/q6FQaaFZVy4?si=MU1AAi7-UNgLH-NiLaravel Worldwide Meetup - meetup.laravel.comColin DeCarlo Twitter -  https://twitter.com/colindecarloVehikl Twitter -  https://twitter.com/vehiklCashier Quick Start -  https://laravel.com/docs/10.x/billing#quickstartDries Vints Twitter - https://twitter.com/driesvintsIan Landsman Twitter - https://twitter.com/ianlandsmanIan Boot Service Tweet: https://x.com/ianlandsman/status/1744903740329443588?s=20Eric Barnes Twitter - https://twitter.com/ericlbarnesTaylor Test Runner Poll Tweet -  https://x.com/taylorotwell/status/1744729110163988949?s=20Lambo - https://github.com/tighten/lamboMatt's video Pest as a Test Runner - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3tfEtbMTEIRemote - https://basecamp.com/books/remoteLastlings - https://www.lastlings.com/Harry Styles - https://www.hstyles.co.uk/Don't Worry Darling - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10731256/Spider Man soundtracks - https://music.apple.com/us/album/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-soundtrack-from/1453876765 & https://music.apple.com/us/album/metro-boomin-presents-spider-man-across-the-spider/1690685331Jamila Woods - https://www.jamila-woods.com/-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, we revisit a Laravel Snippet from 2019 in which Taylor talks about how he comes up with ideas for products.We also cover how to build your audience, how to balance perfection and just shipping, and how to finish what you've started.Whether you identify as a programmer or harbor aspirations of entrepreneurship, this episode promises to offer valuable insights and inspiration for the successful launch of your software products. Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwell Matt Stauffer's Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermatt Laravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphp Laravel Website - https://laravel.com/ Tighten Website - https://tighten.com/ Laravel Snippet: https://blog.laravel.com/laravel-snippet-15 Forge - https://forge.laravel.com/ Pennant: https://laravel.com/docs/10.x/pennant Tailwind: https://tailwindcss.com/ Vapor - https://vapor.laravel.com/ Envoyer: https://envoyer.io/ Nova: https://nova.laravel.com/ Spark: https://spark.laravel.com/ Digital Ocean: https://www.digitalocean.com/ Pusher: https://pusher.com/ How to Win Friends and Influence People Book: Amazon link Adam Wathan Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamwathan Steve Shoger Twitter: https://twitter.com/steveschoger Aaron Francis Twitter: https://twitter.com/aarondfrancis Nova Packages: https://novapackages.com/ Built for Pulse: https://builtforpulse.com/ Justin Jackson Twitter: https://twitter.com/mijustin -----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In this episode, we're unwrapping the highlights from Laracon AU, with a special focus on Laravel Pulse leading our discussion. Taylor takes the reins to guide us through the origins and functionality of Laravel Pulse, a health monitoring tool for your Laravel applications.We then shift our discussion to Laravel first party packages.  Taylor openly shares insights into his decision-making process—revealing how he selects packages to join the Laravel family and when it's time to bid them farewell.Our conversation doesn't end there though.  We also look at the future of Laravel and examine the strategies used for continually injecting innovation and fresh ideas into the Laravel ecosystem. Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwell Matt Stauffer's Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermatt Laravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphp Laravel Website - https://laravel.com/ Tighten.co - https://tighten.com/ Laravel Pulse: https://pulse.laravel.com/ Laracon AU - https://laracon.au/ Bugsnag: https://www.bugsnag.com/ Cashier: https://laravel.com/docs/10.x/billing Docker: https://www.docker.com Forge - https://forge.laravel.com/ Herd: https://herd.laravel.com/ Horizon: https://laravel.com/docs/10.x/horizon Inertia - https://inertiajs.com/ Livewire: https://laravel-livewire.com/ Lumen: https://lumen.laravel.com/docs/10.x Mix: https://laravel-mix.com/ Next.js: https://nextjs.org/ Passport: https://laravel.com/docs/10.x/passport Pennant: https://laravel.com/docs/10.x/pennant Sentry: https://sentry.io/for/php/ Tailwind: https://tailwindcss.com/ Telescope: https://laravel.com/docs/10.x/telescope Tony Messias Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonysmdev Valet: https://laravel.com/docs/10.x/valet Vapor - https://vapor.laravel.com/  -----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

Join us in this episode as we discuss the new Livewire + Volt Functional API stack for Breeze and its capabilities. We also demystify essential testing best practices to keep your code scandal-free and away from front-page mishaps. Uncover the art of crafting meaningful tests, evaluate the pros and cons of Pest vs. PHPUnit, venture into the realm of traits and inheritance, and determine the optimal number of tests for your project. Tune in for a jam-packed episode brimming with insights and strategies to elevate your testing game.• Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwell• Matt Stauffer's Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermatt• Laravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphp• Laravel Website - https://laravel.com/• Livewire Volt - https://livewire.laravel.com/docs/volt• Laravel Folio - https://laravel.com/docs/10.x/folio• PEST - https://pestphp.com/• Podcast: Pest, With Nuno Maduro: https://laravelpodcast.com/episodes/pest-with-nuno-maduro• PHPUnit - https://phpunit.de/• Inertia - https://inertiajs.com/• Tighten.co - https://tighten.com/• Docker - https://www.docker.com/company/• Vala's Pumpkin Patch - https://www.valaspumpkinpatch.com/----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

Jake and Michael are joined by Matt Stauffer to discuss his journey and taking over more of an operational role within the consultancy he co-founded, Tighten.This episode is sponsored by Workvivo.Show links Matt Stauffer Tighten Introducing Laravel Valet Laravel Valet 4 beta announcement Valet multi-OS support branch

5 minutes with DTCC's Matt Stauffer and Behar Cami .In just 5 minutes, we'll explore the world of post-trade financial services by way of new ideas, insight snippets, emerging trends, and thought-provoking questions. In this episode, tune in to hear Matt Stauffer, DTCC Managing Director, Head of Institutional Trade Processing, and Behar Cami, DTCC Managing Director, Head of IT Solutions Delivery,  provide insight into the critical intersection of technology and DTCC's Institutional Trade Processing (ITP) business.Episode Details:Head to our podcast page to learn more and subscribe today via email or on all major podcast streaming platforms. Copyright 2022 - DTCC. All rights reserved. DTCC, DTCC (Stylized), TAKE 5, and the Interlocker Graphic are registered and unregistered trademarks of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation.The information and views contained herein are provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied on for any other reason. This material is not intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research, legal or investment advice and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt an investment strategy. The information and views expressed are current as at the date of this document, but subject to change and do not necessarily reflect the views of DTCC and no assurances are made as to their accuracy. Any reliance upon information in this material is at the sole risk of the recipient. Where the information contained in this material is from third party sources, this information is from sources believed to be reliable, but DTCC has not independently verified any of the information contained herein and does not assume any liability for it nor any obligation to modify or update it. This Service is governed by applicable Rules, Procedures, and Services Guide for each DTCC subsidiary, which contain the full terms, conditions, and limitations applicable to this Service.

Jake and Michael discuss Australians pronouncing words, Matt Stauffer's glorious beard, with a treacherous detour into recent political discussion, before correcting course to migrating Bootstrap to Tailwind CSS.This episode is sponsored by Workvivo and Makeable.dk.Show links How Australians pronounce words James Smith Matt Stauffer's glorious beard Windy Laravel Jetstream's Blade components

Dan Sheetz & Matt Stauffer (Managing Director & Technical Director, respectively) join us this week for the last episode of season 3 to talk all about the Tighten Manifesto - how it was created, what it aims to achieve, how to live up to it, and more.  Recorded live at Tighten's 2022 Onsite in Gatlinburg, TN.

The Laravel Podcast brings you Laravel and PHP development news and discussion. Season 5 consists of Matt Stauffer interviewing the creators of the most popular packages in the Laravel ecosystem.

Michele's Website - https://mjwhansen.com/Michele's Twitter - https://twitter.com/mjwhansenGeocodio -  https://www.geocod.io/Software Social, Podcast - https://softwaresocial.dev/Deploy Empathy, book - https://deployempathy.com/Brene Brown - https://brenebrown.com/Empathy Gives Us Superpowers, Matt Stauffer, video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMFjO2szDnkHow To Talk So Kids Will Listen...And Listen So Kids Will Talk, book - https://www.amazon.com/How-Talk-Kids-Will-Listen/dp/0743525086Book Preview: Deploy Empathy by Michele Hansen with Justin Jackson, video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtBrIcO5aUoNever Split The Difference by Chris Voss, book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018FHCPDO/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1Four Types of Trauma Response - https://lifestance.com/blog/four-types-trauma-response/

Jacob Baker-Kretzmar Twitter - https://twitter.com/bakerkretzmarJacob's GitHub Account - https://github.com/bakerkretzmarJacob's Website - https://bakerkretzmar.ca/Laravel Documentation: Helpers - https://laravel.com/docs/8.x/helpersLaravel Documentation: Collections - https://laravel.com/docs/8.x/collectionsRasmus Lerdorf Twitter - https://twitter.com/rasmusLaravel Documentation: Dataget - https://laravel.com/docs/8.x/helpers#method-data-getLaravel News: Laravel Collection “Tap” Method - https://laravel-news.com/collection-tapLaracasts: Fluent Strings Manipulations - https://laracasts.com/series/whats-new-in-laravel-7/episodes/2Laravel News: Using the Laravel Optional Helper and the New Optional Closure - https://laravel-news.com/laravel-optional-helperLazy Collections in Laravel - https://josephsilber.com/posts/2020/07/29/lazy-collections-in-laravelRefactoring to Collections, by Adam Wathan - https://adamwathan.me/refactoring-to-collections/Laravel: Up & Running, by Matt Stauffer - https://laravelupandrunning.com/ Episode SponsorshipTranscription sponsored by LarajobsEditing sponsored by Tighten

Jess Archer Twitter - https://twitter.com/jessarchercodesJess Archer Website - https://jessarcher.com/Jess Archer Blog - https://jessarcher.com/blog/Jess Archer GitHub - https://github.com/jessarcherLaravel Shift - https://laravelshift.com/GiftyDuck - https://giftyduck.com/BaseCode Podcast - https://basecodefieldguide.com/podcast/Laravel Documents: API - https://laravel.com/docs/5.8/api-authenticationLaravel Documents: Laravel Passport - https://laravel.com/docs/8.x/passportLaravel Documents: Laravel Sanctum -  https://laravel.com/docs/8.x/sanctumRestful APINested ResourcesTransforming APIAPI ResourcesJSON API - https://jsonapi.org/Wikipedia Status Codes - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_HTTP_status_codesLaracon: “How to JSON: API Quickly and Easily in Laravel,” Matt Stauffer, video -  https://vimeo.com/showcase/7060635/video/394206991Laracon: “Cruddy by Design” Adam Wathan, video -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF0jFKvS4SILaracon: “The Laravel Developer's Guide to VUE SPAs,” Jess Archer, video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv4bUXEwl20 Episode SponsorshipTranscription sponsored byLarajobsEditing sponsored byTighten

Christoph's Twitter Account - https://twitter.com/christophrumpelChristoph's Blog - https://christoph-rumpel.com/Christoph's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/christophrumpelHow I Built Laravel Core Adventures (Blog) - https://christoph-rumpel.com/2019/2/how-i-built-laravel-core-adventuresLaravel Core Adventures Video Course - https://laravelcoreadventures.com/Service Container - https://laravel.com/docs/8.x/containerService Provider - https://laravel.com/docs/8.x/providersFacade - https://laravel.com/docs/8.x/facadesEmpathy Gives You Superpowers (Video by Matt Stauffer) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMFjO2szDnk&ab_channel=LaraconEUIOC Container Beyond Constructor Injection (Video by Hannes Van De Vreken) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMT8txJHdKI&ab_channel=LaraconEUMastering the Illuminate Container (Video by Matt Stauffer) - https://speakerdeck.com/mattstauffer/mastering-the-illuminate-containerLaraCasts Service Container Fundamentals - https://laracasts.com/series/laravel-6-from-scratch/episodes/38LaraCasts Service Providers Are The Missing Piece - https://laracasts.com/series/laravel-6-from-scratch/episodes/41Demystifying Dependency Injection Containers (Video by Kai Sassnowski) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7EbrV4ChJs&ab_channel=LaraconEUThe Best Introduction to Laravel's Service Containers (Video by Christoph Rumpel) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sETbdiWhVpM&ab_channel=ChristophRumpel  4 Ways the Laravel Service Container Helps Us Managing Our Dependencies (Blog) - https://christoph-rumpel.com/2019/8/4-ways-the-laravel-service-container-helps-us-managing-our-dependenciesNo More Encore (Band): The Let Down (Last Single Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITY3USF1hVINo More Encore (Band): We Are The Warriors (Last Album on iTunes) - https://music.apple.com/at/artist/no-more-encore/146681748No More Encore (Band): Live Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fugQNUY90iYNo More Encore (Band): Live Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0Ayf2H8Iio Episode SponsorshipTranscription sponsored by LarajobsEditing sponsored by Tighten