In the Appalachia region of the U.S., a region once dominated by the coal industry, mines have continued to close one after another. In answer, two tech consultants have established a free coding bootcamp called Mined Minds to retrain out of work coal miners and others for work in tech. What they promise seems like it could improve the socioeconomic status of communities around the world. But some believe they aren’t as beneficial as they come off. Several ex-learners have criticized the boo ...
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Get actionable tactics for using the power of software to grow & scale your business. Take your business to the next level. Join host Dan Hafner for specific tactics, lessons and tools to change your perspective (and possibly even your marketing strategy). Learn and implement useful strategies and tactics for leveraging your own app or software to get more leads, make more sales, free up your time and become the go-to authority in your niche.
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Welcome to Brain Farts—a podcast by an AuDHD polymath who can’t stick to just one topic (on purpose). Each episode is a spontaneous burst of curiosity, deep dives, weird facts, and unexpected connections. No niche. No filter. Just high-quality mental detours. Brain Farts: Puffs of knowledge from an overstimulated mind.
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A podcast exploring innovation behind our day to day technology, tech news, how-stuff-works and everything surrounding them.
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The Solomon Success podcast is dedicated to the timeless wisdom of King Solomon and the Book of Proverbs in order to maximize one’s business and life. To our advantage, we can find King Solomon’s financial strategies in addition to many life philosophies documented in biblical scriptures. Focusing on these enduring fundamentals of success allows us to bypass the “get-rich-quick” schemes that cause many to stumble on their journey toward success. Our concern is not only spiritual in nature, b ...
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Summary In this episode, Dan Hafner reflects on the overwhelming nature of modern life and the importance of sustainability in both personal and professional contexts. He discusses practical strategies for maintaining focus, such as using apps to block distractions, and emphasizes the significance of effective communication and kindness in client r…
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Ep. 420: Soft Skills are Still Important!
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29:40Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dappernocode Connect with Dapper No-Code: https://dappernocode.com Connect with Dan on LinkedIn AI is speeding up the doing, but humans still win on deciding, directing, and communicating. In this solo episode, Dan breaks down why communication, critical thinking, and “learning how to learn” are com…
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Ep. 419: Unaware, Interested or Ready - Which Are You?
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31:31Connect with Dapper No-Code: https://dappernocode.com Connect with Dan on LinkedIn In this episode, Dan Hafner reflects on significant events, including the anniversary of September 11 and the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. He transitions into discussing the transformative impact of AI in the workplace, highlighting its dual role in displaci…
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Ep. 418: Is AI Adding or Eliminating Jobs, Really?
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26:43In this episode of the Tech Bytes podcast, Dan Hafner discusses the contrasting narratives surrounding AI's impact on the job market. He explores how AI is affecting entry-level marketing jobs, the debate on whether AI is creating or eliminating jobs, and the trends in AI adoption among large enterprises. The conversation emphasizes the importance …
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Ep. 417: Navigating the AI Landscape with Jocelyn Houle
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41:33In today's episode, Dan Hafner and Jocelyn Houle explore the multifaceted world of AI, its implications in various sectors, particularly healthcare, and the evolving landscape of enterprise software. Jocelyn shares her unique insights as a startup founder and angel investor, discussing the challenges and opportunities that AI presents for founders …
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Ep. 416: Is the AI Bubble Already Bursting?
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31:39In this episode, Dan Hafner discusses the current state of the AI industry, highlighting concerns about a potential bubble as voiced by OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman. He explores the development of GPT-6, the partnership between the NFL and Microsoft to enhance AI integration, and the US's significant share of global AI computing power. The conversation …
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Ep. 415: Can AI Really Be Your Co-Founder?
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26:01Summary Sign up for LaunchPad today! In this episode, Dan Hafner explores the intriguing question of whether AI can serve as a co-founder in startups. He discusses the potential roles AI can play, such as data analysis and automation, while also addressing its limitations compared to human intuition and trust. The conversation delves into the futur…
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Ep. 414: Minimum Viable Launch, Vibe Coding Review & AI Perspectives - with Lee Russel
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52:09In this engaging conversation, Dan Hafner and Lee Russell explore the evolving landscape of AI and technology, focusing on the rise of vibe coding, its implications for entrepreneurs, and the recent developments in AI tools like GPT-5. They discuss the potential of vibe coding to empower non-technical entrepreneurs, the challenges of relying on AI …
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Ep. 413: GPT-5 Released, Netflix for AI & Computer Science Underemployment
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32:57Title: AI Revolution: ChatGPT-5 and the Future of Creativity Description: Join Dan Hafner to dive into the latest tech stories. In this episode, Dan discusses the release of ChatGPT-5 by OpenAI, its impact on the AI landscape, and the intriguing concept of AI-powered content creation with Showrunner. Explore the implications of these advancements o…
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The AGENT Framework in Action: Conflict Resolution Meets AI at AgileRTP
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6:56Episode Notes: "When Conflict Becomes Your Superpower" What We Discussed Sam Bayer's AGENT framework for turning workplace conflict into collaboration, featuring an AI chatbot that coaches you through real conflicts in real-time. Key Insights The four conflict styles: turtle (avoid), puppy (accommodate), lion (compete), collaboration Why three out …
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Ep. 412: AI Tools: Revolutionizing Development or Creating New Challenges?
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28:25In this episode, host Dan Hafner delves into the intriguing world of AI and its impact on major tech players like Apple. As Apple's stock takes a hit amid AI strategy uncertainties, Dan explores whether the tech giant is falling behind or secretly gearing up for a major comeback. The episode also highlights a fascinating trend among Gen Z, who are …
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Ep. 411: AI's Billion-Dollar Boom: The New Tech Gold Rush Is Here!
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33:35In this episode of Tech Bytes, host Dan Hafner dives into the explosive growth of the AI industry, where billion-dollar investments are reshaping the tech landscape. From OpenAI's groundbreaking funding to the launch of ChatGPT-5, discover how AI is transforming industries and sparking ethical debates. Join Dan as he explores the implications of AI…
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Ep. 410: Is Google Losing Search Dominance?, US Aiming to Lead in AI, Drug Discovery Advancements
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33:35In this episode of Tech Bytes, host Dan Hafner delves into the Trump administration's ambitious AI action plan aimed at securing US global leadership. Discover how this comprehensive strategy seeks to accelerate innovation, expand AI infrastructure, and enhance international leadership, all while addressing regulatory challenges and prioritizing AI…
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The concept of a four-day work week, once considered "too good to be true", has evolved from isolated experiments into an evidence-based practice that is fundamentally reshaping how we perceive work and productivity. A decade of trials, spanning government sectors, large corporations, and rigorous academic studies, has consistently demonstrated a "…
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Ep. 409: AI Leadership, Privacy vs. Security, and the No-Code Revolution: Insights from Today in Tech
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31:04Join Dan Hafner on "Today in Tech" as he delves into the latest in AI leadership, exploring the U.S.'s new action plan and the dynamic growth of AI startups. Discover the balance between privacy and security with AI gun detection in schools, and learn about the transformative power of the no-code revolution. Plus, Dan shares his thoughts on the int…
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Ep. 408: $$$ Billions Being Dumped into AI RIGHT NOW!!
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35:20In this episode of Today in Tech, Dan Hafner discusses significant developments in AI and technology, including massive investments in Pennsylvania's energy sector, the Pentagon's funding for AI companies, OpenAI's launch of an autonomous ChatGPT agent, and Lovable's rapid growth in the AI app development space. The conversation highlights the impl…
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Ep. 407: Today in Tech 7/15/25 - AI and the Future of Work: Threat or Opportunity?
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39:03Check out our new AI-app builder!: https://app.dappernocode.com In this episode, Dan Hafner discusses the implications of AI on the job market, highlighting significant declines in hiring for roles exposed to AI, particularly in the UK. He shares insights from NVIDIA's CEO on the transformative potential of AI and its impact on job creation. The …
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The Big Ideas So Far: AI, Consciousness, and Transformation at NYC's Deepest Tech Meetup
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45:57Show Notes: The Big Ideas So Far - AI, Consciousness, and Transformation Episode Overview Diving deep into a remarkable synthesis from NYC's New York Artificial Intelligence Meetup Group, where months of philosophical discussions about AI, consciousness, and human transformation came together in one evening. This retrospective reveals the big patte…
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Ep. 406: Open API's $10M Consulting Service, AI Regulation & Business Adoption
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37:45In this episode of Today in Tech, Dan Hafner introduces a new live show format focusing on technology, business, and AI. He discusses OpenAI's recent launch of a $10 million enterprise AI consulting service, the implications of AI regulation following a significant Senate decision, trends in AI adoption despite employee resistance, and the energy d…
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Ep. 405: From Rage Quit to Entrepreneur: Paul Byrne's Journey
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39:42In this episode, Dan Hafner speaks with Paul Byrne, a tech entrepreneur who shares his journey from corporate life to becoming a founder after a 'rage quit'. They discuss the challenges and lessons learned in transitioning to entrepreneurship, the evolution of his company Razoyo, and the importance of adaptability in business models. Paul also addr…
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Ep. 404: From Panic to Productivity: Joe's Automation Journey
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50:11https://casabona.org/dan In this conversation, Dan Hafner and Joe Casabona delve into the world of automation and AI, exploring how solopreneurs can leverage these tools to streamline their businesses. Joe shares his personal journey of transitioning to automation after a stressful period during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of time mana…
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Congressional Alarm Validates Palantir Investigation
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6:38Episode Show Notes: "Congressional Alarm Validates Palantir Investigation" Episode Overview Hosts discuss the June 17, 2025 Congressional letter demanding answers from Palantir Technologies, and how it validates months of investigative reporting that predicted this exact scenario. The episode traces the investigative timeline from April through Jun…
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Prince: A Genius Too Far Ahead of His Time
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19:22Prince - A Genius Too Far Ahead of His Time Core Theme Prince Rogers Nelson as world-historical genius whose neurodivergent traits enabled rather than hindered his revolutionary innovations Key Expert Sources Susan Rogers (Prince's engineer, 1983-1987) "They all had producers and session musicians... Prince was one guy competing with all of them on…
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The Memory Thieves: AI, Cognitive Debt, and the Future of Human Thinking
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5:48The Memory Thieves: AI, Cognitive Debt, and the Future of Human Thinking Neuroverse Podcast Episode Episode Overview MIT researchers discovered something unsettling: students using ChatGPT for essay writing showed 55% weaker brain connectivity and couldn't remember what they'd "written" minutes before. This episode explores the hidden cognitive cos…
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ESP32 Home Automation Revolution - Podcast Show Notes Opening story: Someone using an ESP32 dev board to scrape a label off a jar. Not programming, not IoT integration - just using the physical edge of a $7 wireless computer as a scraping tool. Perfect metaphor for this whole movement where sophisticated technology meets mundane problems. The range…
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Vibe Coding a Perplexity Research Tool for n8n Agentic AI Workflows
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17:05Podcast Episode Show Notes: "Vibe Coding a Perplexity Research Tool for n8n" Episode Overview What happens when an engineering executive who just wrote about the dangers of vibe coding immediately embarks on his own vibe coding project? This episode explores how traditional project management discipline can solve the "comprehension paradox" that ma…
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Episode Title: Neurodiversity in Comics Show Notes: What do comic books reveal about how we understand neurological difference? In this episode, we explore the intersection of comics, disability studies, and the neurodiversity movement—tracing how creators, scholars, and fans are transforming the medium into a tool for empathy, education, and resis…
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The Gentle Singularity: AI, Abundance, and the Brain That Farted
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6:15The Gentle Singularity: AI, Abundance, and the Brain That Farted Welcome to *Brain Farts* — the only podcast where tech, wonder, and flatulence collide in a high-IQ cloud of curiosity. In this episode, we unpack Sam Altman’s vision of *The Gentle Singularity* — a future where artificial intelligence doesn’t arrive with a bang, but with a warm glow …
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The Illusion of Thinking… or Just a PR Stunt? Welcome to Brain Farts — where critical thinking meets critical gas. This week, we dive into one of the spiciest tech showdowns of 2025: Apple’s AI research paper *“The Illusion of Thinking.”* The claim? That AI models can’t actually reason. The reality? It might be Apple’s own reasoning that’s... a lit…
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Nature's Ultimate Recyclers: Animals and Poop Dependencies
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16:19Poop, Animals, and Bio-Inspired Brilliance Show Notes: Yes, this episode is about poop. But trust us—it’s amazing. Join us for a surprisingly delightful deep dive into the secret life of feces and the organisms that love it. From dung beetles doing demolition work on cow pies to fungi throwing microscopic raves in horse turds, we explore how nature…
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Episode Title: The Vibe Coding Paradox Show Notes: In this episode, we explore “vibe coding”—the fast-moving, AI-powered trend reshaping how software is written in 2025. What happens when developers can build fully functional apps without understanding the code? 🔹 Executive Summary: Vibe coding accelerates software creation by using AI tools to gen…
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No Kings Day: A Constitutional Stand on June 14
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15:47On this episode of *Brain Farts*, we explore the massive "No Kings Day" protests that swept across the U.S. on June 14, 2025. Fueled by growing concern over President Trump's authoritarian rhetoric—including statements like "LONG LIVE THE KING!"—and his administration's defiance of court orders, citizens in thousands of cities took to the streets. …
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Ep. 403: Empowering Women in Tech: Brittany Hansen's Journey
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27:56In this episode of Tech Bytes, I speak with Brittany Hansen, a mother of four and co-founder of a SaaS company focused on delivering information in users' native languages. We discuss Brittany's journey in the tech industry, the challenges women face in a male-dominated field, and the importance of innovation and diversity. Brittany shares insights…
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Ep. 402: Navigating the Future of Financial Advising with Nick Garofalo
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42:50In this episode of Tech Bytes, Dan Hafner interviews Nick Garofalo, a financial advisor who shares his journey from a family business in software to personal financial planning. They discuss the challenges entrepreneurs face in managing finances, the importance of work-life balance, and how faith influences business decisions. Nick emphasizes the n…
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Ep. 401: Building Better Teams with Dr. Michael Neal
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34:28In this episode, we discuss the challenges of hiring and team building with Dr. Michael Neal, the creator of the Build My Team SaaS platform. They explore the importance of hiring based on natural strengths and talents rather than traditional resumes, emphasizing the need for a cultural fit within teams. Dr. Neal shares insights on how his platform…
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I can't believe this is finally episode 400...after all the years of publishing and changing the name of this show and all the guests and solo episodes... Thank you to anyone who is or has listened in the past and I look forward to many, many more episodes to come!
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Ep. 399: No-Code Advantage Series Ep. 4 - Validating Your Ideas
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16:25Get the No-Code Idea Validation Playbook Here In this episode of the No Code Advantage, Dan Hafner discusses the importance of validating no code ideas before building them. He outlines a three-step validation framework, shares common mistakes to avoid, and provides personal success and failure stories in validation. The episode concludes with an i…
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Ep. 398: Engineer Behind Addictive Technology Systems Speaks Out
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34:50In this episode of Tech Bytes, Dan Hafner interviews Tim O'Hearn, author of 'Framed: A Villain's Perspective on Social Media.' They discuss the impact of algorithms on emotions, the authenticity of social media content, and the implications of shadow banning. Tim shares insights from his experience in the tech industry, emphasizing the need for con…
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Ep. 397: No-Code Advantage Ep. 3: Choosing the Right No-Code Tools Without Overwhelm
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22:33With so many no-code tools available, it’s easy to get stuck in tool paralysis—spending more time researching than building. In this episode of The No-Code Advantage, we break down a simple framework to help you choose the best no-code tools for your project without getting overwhelmed. What You’ll Learn: ✅ The 3-step framework for picking the righ…
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Ep. 396: The Power of Confidence in Entrepreneurship with Scott Ballard
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36:56In this episode of Tech Bytes, host Dan Hafner dives deep into the topic of confidence with special guest Scott Ballard, the Confidence Coach. Scott shares his inspiring journey from childhood struggles with dyslexia to becoming a successful entrepreneur and coach for top business leaders. In this episode, we discuss: How courage and repetition bui…
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Ep. 395: The No Code Advantage: Shifting from Consumer to Creator
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17:32In this episode ofTech Bytes, Dan Hafner dives intoThe No Code Advantage—why shifting from aconsumer to acreator mindset is the key to success. He breaks down how tospot real problems,map out workflows, andpick the right no-code tools to build practical solutions. Instead of chasing perfection, he highlights the power of launching aminimum viable p…
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Ep. 394: The Future of AI Agents in Business - with Lillian Pierson
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38:03In this episode of Tech Bytes, Dan Hafner explores the intersection of AI and business growth with guest Lillian Pearson. They discuss common misconceptions about AI, the role of AI agents, and the future of AI in business. Lillian shares insights on how startups can leverage AI for growth, the implications of AI-generated content, and the importan…
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Ep. 393: No-Code Advantage Series - Ep. 1
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21:17Welcome to The No-Code Advantage! In this series, we’re breaking down how anyone can build apps, automate businesses, and launch startups without writing code. In This Episode: ✅ What is No-Code? – A visual way to build software without programming. ✅ Why Now? – No-code is reshaping business, with 50-60% of software projected to be built this way b…
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Ep. 392: From Consulting to Scalable Success: Alykhan Jetha on Building the Daylite App & Entrepreneurial Growth
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38:35In this episode of The No-Code Advantage, we sit down with AJ Jetha, CEO of Market Circle and creator of the Daylight app, to explore the journey from consulting to launching a scalable SaaS product. AJ shares insights on: ✅ How Daylight helps small businesses streamline CRM, project management, and productivity ✅ The mindset shift from trading hou…
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Ep. 391: Mastering the Product Launch: Insights from 250+ Tech Launches with Grady Teske
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40:33In this episode of the podcast, host Dan Hafner interviews Grady Teske, a seasoned expert with over 250 B2B tech launches under his belt. Grady shares invaluable insights on effective product launches, marketing strategies, and building sustainable distribution channels. Key Points: Distribution is King: Grady emphasizes the importance of building …
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Ep. 390: Revolutionizing Longevity Care with AI: Nate Gravel on Jevity's Mission and Growth
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31:31In this episode, Nate Gravel, founder of Geviti, shares his journey of building a groundbreaking health tech platform inspired by his father’s late-stage cancer diagnosis. Discover how Geviti democratizes proactive healthcare with AI-powered blood work analysis, personalized health plans, and its rapid expansion to 43 states. Nate dives into the ch…
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Ep. 389: Designing Your Best Product - with Daniel Andor
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27:54Meet Daniel Andor! In this episode, we discuss the importance of design in SaaS products and explore principles for creating well-designed user experiences. You can check out Daniel's company Durran here: https://www.durran.co/ Design is crucial for product adoption, user retention, and competitive advantage in SaaS Effective design goes beyond aes…
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Ep. 388: The Impact of AI on Software Development - with Will Blackburn
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32:53In this episode, we discuss the impact of AI on software development and explore Dev Clarity's role in empowering development leaders. AI is significantly changing software development, but it's not replacing developers; rather, it's enhancing their productivity and impact Dev Clarity provides tools for development leaders to manage teams more effe…
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Ep. 387: Boosting SaaS Growth Through Customer Insights - with Georgiana Laudi
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38:31Georgiana is strategic advisor, mentor, & speaker who's passionate about helping teams turn customer value into revenue-generating outcomes. Gia has been launching and building B2B and B2C brands online since 2000. In 2010, she began her track record as a marketing exec and product growth advisor working with successful high-growth recurring revenu…
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Ep. 386: Vertical Specialization in Growing a Business - with Corey Quinn
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35:44Mastering Business Growth Through Specialization and Unique Strategies 🎯 Our discussion highlights the benefits of business specialization and targeted strategies like sending gifts to engage potential clients. The focus is on achieving success by consistently solving specific problems for a defined market, exemplified by scaling a business from $2…
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