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Insights on Podcast Production Challenges

Welcome back to our latest episode, where we dive into the new season of our podcast and take a behind-the-scenes look at what we do at Develpreneur. In this episode, we focus on podcast production challenges and some valuable lessons we learned. So, let’s unpack some of the key points discussed in this episode. Podcast Production Challenges: Key Strategies and Highlights Recording using video tools First, we explore the visual aspects of our content creation process. Recording tools like Zoom offer flexibility, especially with features like customizable backgrounds that enhance branding. We emphasize the importance of visual consistency to strengthen our brand identity across platforms. You can also use your background canvas to highlight additional content or inject images into... Read more

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Navigating the Consulting Roller Coaster

Welcome back to season 21, where we’re diving deep into the world of entrepreneurship and technology. In this installment, we’re tackling the ever-challenging journey of managing a consulting business, likened to a roller coaster ride. Like the thrill of a roller coaster, entrepreneurship has its ups and downs, twists and turns, but finding balance is key to riding the waves of success. As entrepreneurs, consultants, and developers, we often find ourselves caught between working in and working on the business. It’s a constant struggle to balance being busy with client projects while also dedicating time to growing and developing our businesses. This balancing act is what we refer to as the consulting roller coaster. What are some of our challenges?... Read more

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Software Development Challenges and How To Navigate Them

Welcome back to our podcast series! In this episode, Navigating Software Development Challenges, we continue our journey through Season 21, dedicated to empowering developers with essential skills and insights. Whether you’re a seasoned coder or just starting, we’re here to help you navigate the complex world of software development. Over the years, we’ve witnessed the evolution of our focus from a broad spectrum to a more refined approach. Our goal is to assist developers in honing their craft, addressing common challenges, and, ultimately, delivering high-quality solutions to their clients. In today’s discussion, Michel and Rob delve into the art of problem-solving in the realm of software consulting. It’s not uncommon for clients to find themselves in tricky situations, often due... Read more

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Strategies for a Successful Business Launch

Welcome to Building Better Developers, your go-to destination for continual professional and personal improvement. In our debut YouTube episode (Season 21 podcast), hosts Rob and Michael reveal the inner workings of their weekly discussions. Including invaluable experiences and the lessons they learn while tackling challenges in their respective businesses. Today, they’re offering an exclusive peek into their entrepreneurial journey experiences and unveiling strategies for a successful business launch. First, we open the discussion with Michael, formerly at the helm of Meloche Consulting, who has recently made a move to launch a new company, Envision QA. This company has a niche focus on quality assurance audits and assessments. Rob and Michael discuss what it takes to start a business. Including defining... Read more

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Learning From Your First Business

We continue our discussion with Christian Espinosa and turn to learning from your first business as you build another. We also talk about security and the cyber world, but his points on team-building and lessons learned are of a larger value. His experience is not unique, but the detail he provides helps us end the season on a deeply informative note. Start New While Learning From Your First Business We all make mistakes. Christian looked closely at his when he decided to create a new business. He also reviewed what he did right and used that as a foundation. These are invaluable areas to ensure we are learning from our first business as we start a second. Experience is the... Read more

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Smartest Person In The Room – Interview With Christian Espinosa

We start a new conversation and explore what being the smartest person in the room is like. While that may seem arrogant or sarcastic, it is not. However, the focus is more on what it is like to think differently and set the most intelligent person as our goal. There are specific challenges when people make that the focus, such as we often see in a room of engineers. Challenges For The Smartest Person In The Room While the goal is lofty, there are also many downsides to focusing on the smartest or best. Often, a lone wolf or “me against the world” attitude hinders or blocks teamwork. That also can be highly limiting even to the individual. The most... Read more