Presented by the 43North team, we dive into deep conversations with founders, CEOs, and venture capitalists who are building Buffalo’s thriving startup and tech ecosystem. If you’re an entrepreneur, tech enthusiast, or someone who just loves all things business, these conversations are your secret sauce to success.
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Hooked On Startups Podcasts
I’m Matthew Sullivan, and this is Hooked on Startups, the show where I chat with some of the most talented, inspiring and successful entrepreneurs who talk about their real life stories, overcoming challenges and failures, and mastering success. Get ready for some of the best business tips, tricks and tactics and some frank, unscripted discussions.
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Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats
Wes Bos & Scott Tolinski - Full Stack JavaScript Web Developers
Full Stack Developers Wes Bos and Scott Tolinski dive deep into web development topics, explaining how they work and talking about their own experiences. They cover from JavaScript frameworks like React, to the latest advancements in CSS to simplifying web tooling.
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Welcome to the King of Pressure Washing Podcast, where we're dedicated to transforming your pressure washing venture into a thriving empire! If you've ever dreamt of becoming the reigning king of pressure washing in your area, you're in the right place. I'm your host, Jason Geiman, and I'm here to guide you on a journey from startup to unstoppable. Join me as I share my invaluable insights and strategies that helped me turn my own pressure washing business into a million-dollar success story ...
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I am Arbab Usmani, and I run my company called UppSkill, where I teach people digital marketing. I have been appointed as Key Mentor at IIM Kashipur, one of the top B School in India, and colleges like IIT, JMI, UPES, SRRC etc invites me to take a workshop on digital marketing as well. I am here to share my knowledge so that I can be a little closer to my goal which is about UppSkilling the people of my country.
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Brian Casel hosts conversations with founder friends. We talk about startups, products, software, entrepreneurship, but also what's happening in our lives away from our screens and revenue graphs.
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Three men. Three businesses. One podcast. Meet Talon, Andy, and John — three entrepreneurs at different stages of life and business, united by one mindset: Obsession is required to win in business and in life. In this first episode, you'll get to know the hosts and the paths that brought them here — from combat zones to car auctions, magazine empires to mental health advocacy. They dive into the mindset shifts that helped them grow, the radical life changes they’ve made, and how your past ex ...
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You’re now tuned into Tender, Love, and Cash - The place where ambitious men and women turn to for business strategies that not only skyrocket their profits, but also position them to serve the masses and make money doing what they love. I’m Amber Anthony, profit booster, efficiency driver, strategy specialist, and lover of all things analytical. After transforming a family business into a multimillion-dollar national success 20 years ago, I became hooked on developing data-driven strategies ...
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Elaine's Kitchen Table | Create Better Family, Health, Business, Self
Elaine Tan Comeau: Business Woman, Entrepreneur, Founder of Easy Daysies
Are you a busy mom or entrepreneur? Take a deep breath and create a better life for you and your family! Elaine Tan Comeau, founder of Easy Daysies (www.easydaysies.com a favorite winning pitch on Dragons' Den, Canada's Shark Tank), mom of 3, wife, foodie, stroke survivor, former school teacher, author & speaker, and Mompreneur of the Year in Canada, talks to you about Creating Better family, health, mental health, business and self, all straight from the kitchen table - where it started for ...
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On 2000 Books podcast, we interview today's top Business and self help authors and get the the most important actionable ideas from the world’s greatest books for ambitious entrepreneurs. We also summarize classic business books and self help books for entrepreneurs such as Napoleon Hill - Think and Grow Rich, Dale Carnegie - How to Win Friends and Influence people, Good to Great, Lean Startup, Zero to One, Never Eat Alone, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos. Some of the authors interviewed include David ...
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Wes and Scott talk about the dangers of vibe coding when it comes to authentication and access control. They share real-world examples of security fails, discuss how to avoid client-side-only checks, and offer practical tips for protecting sensitive user data in your apps. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! We build the world’s most painful CAPTCH…
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931: Project Init - How to Make Good Choices When Starting a New Coding Project
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30:46Scott and Wes dive into the fundamentals of project initialization and planning, from outlining ideas and choosing the right tools to making smart technology decisions. They also chat about leveraging AI and collaboration to shape better projects before rolling up your sleeves and getting to work. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:12 Brought t…
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930: Text Editor Keybindings, WASM Replacing Docker, LLM apathy and hosting mini apps
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55:37In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about VS Code vs Cursor, navigating promotions and job titles, database fundamentals, avoiding decision paralysis, how AI is shaping frameworks, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:56 Brought to you by Sentry.io 06:24 Moving from VS Code to Cursor without losing you…
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929: Cloudflare Blocks AI Crawlers × Debugging Local Data × Raising Kids with Healthy Digital Habits and More
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53:58Scott and Wes tackle listener questions on everything from local-first databases and AI-built CRMs to protecting APIs and raising kids with healthy digital habits. They also weigh in on Cloudflare’s AI crawler ban, portfolio critiques, and more hot takes from the dev world. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:49 Dreaming about web components. 02…
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The Truth About Product-Market Fit (It’s Not What You Think)
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30:39Most founders are chasing the wrong thing—and it’s killing their startups. Rob Snyder, CEO of Waffle and Reframe, breaks down the biggest mistake early-stage founders make: focusing on pain points instead of projects. In this episode, we dive into: 🚀 The real way to find product-market fit 🛠️ Why your customers’ “pain points” don’t actually matter …
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Wes and Scott talk about the 2025 State of Devs survey, diving into trends in salaries, job titles, remote work, health, hobbies, and more. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:44 Brought to you by Sentry.io 02:08 Years of experience vs yearly income 11:48 Layoffs 18:07 Job title 19:55 Remote work 24:40 Job happiness 25:40 Work hours 26:24 Workpl…
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927: AI Browsers, 100X Build Speed, Massive Svelte Update - Web Dev News
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51:07Scott and Wes break down the latest in web dev news, from Amazon’s AI-powered VS Code fork and Node’s native TypeScript support, to Vite overtaking Webpack and Svelte’s newest async and remote features. They also cover big moves in developer tools, fresh browser experiments, and what these shifts mean for the future of coding. Show Notes 00:00 Welc…
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Ask Me Anything: Building Six-Figure Service Businesses
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1:42:48Live Q&A session for service business owners! Ask me anything about building six-figure businesses - pricing, marketing, scaling, hiring, systems, or whatever's keeping you stuck. Real questions, real answers from someone who's actually built multiple successful service businesses.By Jason Geiman
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Scott and CJ explore why RSS still matters and how it’s more underused than outdated. They discuss how to self-host RSS readers, escape the noise of the modern web, and reclaim a cleaner, ad-free reading experience across devices. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:09 Brought to you by Sentry.io 02:41 What is RSS and how does it work? RSS Atom …
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925: Scott & CJ’s Fave Productivity Apps & Web Apps
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51:42Scott and CJ go full productivity nerd, swapping notes on their favorite web apps for writing, coding, planning, and more. From terminals to to-do lists to dumb phones, it’s a deep dive into the tools powering their workflows. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:35 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 01:56 Text to speech or speech to text. 02:20 Superw…
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Marketing That Actually Works for Pressure Washing Businesses
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1:09:02Stop wasting money on marketing that doesn't work. The proven strategies that actually generate customers for service businesses - from someone who's built multiple six-figure operations and coached hundreds of others.By Jason Geiman
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Wes and Scott talk about local-first sync engines—why they matter, what makes apps feel fast, and which platforms stand out. From LiveStore to Convex to Instant DB, they break down the pros and cons of each and debate what the “next React” might look like in a local-first future. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:52 Intro to local data: what m…
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Scott and Wes share their top strategies for getting high-quality results from AI coding tools like Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT, and Windsurf. From better prompting to building reusable rule sets, they cover practical tips for making AI your most productive coding partner. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! Wes' Tweet 02:56 How to get the best results…
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Three men. Three businesses. One podcast. Meet Talon, Andy, and John — three entrepreneurs at different stages of life and business, united by one mindset: Obsession is required to win in business and in life. In this first episode, you'll get to know the hosts and the paths that brought them here — from combat zones to car auctions, magazine empir…
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Why Your Pressure Washing Business Has No Customers (It's Your Marketing)
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1:04:00Great at pressure washing but have no customers? It's not your skills - it's your marketing. Learn why the best pressure washers often go broke while mediocre ones with good marketing stay booked solid. Want to learn how to start and grow your pressure-washing business? Online https://www.kingofpressurewash.com In-Person Class https://www.kingofpre…
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922: Pre-commit Hooks, requestAnimationFrame, Code Reviews, and More
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58:47In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about code reviews, migrating legacy apps, CSS attr() use cases, pre-commit hooks, the future of creative web development, whether front-end devs need to be full-stack, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:43 When is the appropriate time to use requestAnimationFrame?…
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921: AI Coding Roadmap for Newbies (And Skeptics)
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48:58Scott and Wes break down how to code with and for AI; perfect for skeptics, beginners, and curious devs. They cover everything from Ghost Text and CLI agents to building your own AI-powered apps with embeddings, function calling, and multi-model workflows. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 03:56 How to interface with AI. 04:07 IDE Ghost Text. 05:…
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Why 90% of Pressure Washing Businesses Fail
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55:26The Christmas Lights industry has a dirty secret: 90% of businesses that start never make it past their second year. But it's not for the reasons you think. After coaching hundreds of Christmas Lights business owners and building my own successful operation, I've identified the exact patterns that separate the failures from the success stories. The…
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Wes and Scott talk about how developers can expose powerful tools to AI using the Model Context Protocol. They discuss tool calling, remote MCP specs, authentication, and real-world use cases that make AI more capable through smarter integrations. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:36 What is MCP? 07:23 MCP tools 11:33 MCP resources 13:43 Savin…
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Scott and Wes recap the current state of web authentication and explore how Better Auth simplifies the whole process. With built-in plugins, modern features, and no need to hand-roll your own solution, Better Auth makes secure login a breeze for developers. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:59 Scott’s history with authentication. 02:05 Brought…
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918: Extreme Native Perf on the Web with Superhuman
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48:54Wes and Scott talk with Loïc Houssier about how Superhuman builds lightning-fast, delightfully-designed email software. They dig into engineering philosophy, offline-first architecture, local databases, AI-powered productivity, and what it takes to create tools that people love. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 03:05 Inside Superhuman and Loïc’s…
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Scott and Wes round up the hottest AI tools you should have on your radar; from text-to-speech wizards to self-hosted image generators. They break down what they’re using, what’s worth paying for, and which tools are changing their workflows. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:49 Getting too cozy with your tools. 01:34 Brought to you by Sentry.…
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916: I got fired, what should I focus on?
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58:24In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about maintaining popular open-source projects, where to start after a layoff, impostor syndrome, Scott’s recording setup, whether a computer science degree is still worth it in the age of AI, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:44 Brought to you bySentry.io 04:16 H…
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915: $200mo Background Agents, CLI Tooling and “Max Mode”
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33:37AI coding agents are getting wild. Scott and Wes break down the latest tools that run in the background, write code across multiple steps, and charge you $200 a month to do it. From CLI-based primitives to full-on copilots, this episode covers the next wave of dev tools and what it takes to use them effectively. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! …
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914: 5 Upcoming + Next Gen JavaScript Features
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33:44Wes and Scott talk about the latest JavaScript proposals from TC39, including features like import defer, the powerful new random namespace, Array.fromAsync, and native clamp and upsert methods. They break down what’s coming, why it matters, and how it might improve your code. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:55 Brought to you by Sentry.io 05…
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Business Growth Reality Check: Are You Making These Fatal Mistakes?
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55:09In this episode, we discuss common pitfalls that hinder business growth and offers practical advice on overcoming them. Sharing insights from a recent training in Michigan, he emphasizes the importance of mindset, strategic delegation, and focusing on value over price. Additionally, he highlights the significance of getting off the truck to scale o…
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913: NEWS: Remix drops React, Safari 26 CSS + mega fast Vite and TypeSCript
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50:11Wes and CJ break down the latest web dev news, including big changes in Safari 26, TypeScript Native Previews, and Remix dropping React. They also chat about new proposals from TC39, Vite 7 beta, and a surprise project from the Astro team. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:41 Safari WWDC. 01:05 SVG Favicons. 02:01 Every site can be a web app o…
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Wes chats with James Mikrut, founder of Payload CMS, about being acquired by Figma! They discuss building an open source business, the future of UI design, AI interfaces, and what this means for the future of Payload and Figma. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax. 01:06 What is Payload CMS? 01:56 The big announcement. 03:03 Why does Figma want a CMS…
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911: Browsers in 2025: Whats up with Arc, Dia, Firefox, Chrome and Opera GX?
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47:06Scott and Wes break down the state of web browsers in 2025, from the rise and fall of Arc and the fate of Firefox to hot takes on Opera GX, Raycast, and why power users might not be profitable. They compare rendering engines, rant about dev tools, and reveal what browser stats say about Syntax listeners. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:37 Re…
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Wes and Scott talk about the new If statements in CSS, breaking down how they work, why they matter, and when to use them. They explore use cases, syntax quirks, and how this feature pushes CSS closer to true conditional logic—no JavaScript required. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:30 Brought to you by Sentry.io 02:37 CSS If statements in ac…
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187 - Help Customers Find You, with Glynis Tao (Part 1)
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26:08Glynis Tao is founder of Chase Your Dreams Consulting, and apparel business consulting & online marketing agency that specializes in SEO for e-commerce companies. Her tips and advice work for any type of online sales though! Connect with Glynis: Website: https://glynistao.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glynistao/ Podcast: https://glynista…
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We break down how to properly throw, catch, and log errors in JavaScript and TypeScript. They cover client-side and server-side strategies, using tools like Sentry, and how to handle errors without taking down your whole app. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:19 Error terminology. 01:42 Thrown and catching. 03:01 What’s in an error. 04:09 Name…
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908: Storybook Has Evolved w/ Jeppe Reinhold
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50:13Wes and Scott talk with Jeppe Reinhold about Storybook 9’s powerful new features—including drastically reduced bloat, seamless Vite integration, and next-level component testing. They dive into visual regression testing, accessibility, performance, and best practices for writing robust, isolated UI components developers can actually enjoy testing a…
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The Path to Success in Pressure Washing
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1:11:12In this episode, we answer numerous questions about starting and growing a successful pressure washing business. We covers various topics including pricing strategies, equipment recommendations, employee management, and effective marketing techniques. We also shares updates about his new shop where he will conduct training classes and discusses his…
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907: Wes’ New Site: Gatsby → React Server Components
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44:39Wes rebuilt his personal site from Gatsby to a modern stack using Waku, React Server Components, and Cloudflare Workers — all while keeping the same design. Scott and Wes break down the pain points with Next.js, MDX, image handling, caching, and the custom setup that now powers a blazing-fast blog. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:03 Barcelon…
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906: Tech Startups and Raising Money with Dan Levine (Vercel, Sentry, Mux…)
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56:58Wes and Scott talk with VC Dan Levine about how developers can raise venture capital, what investors look for in early-stage startups, the realities of bootstrapping vs. fundraising, and why great ideas often start as simple side projects. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:55 Dan’s background and career 03:10 Is it common for tech investors to…
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CJ steps in for Scott and joins Wes to share his experience working with Nuxt, from routing and data fetching to the pros and cons of the framework. They break down the Nuxt ecosystem, directory structure, and how it handles server routes and modules. Show Notes 00:00 Syntax Meetup! 00:26 Welcome to Syntax 01:21 The deal with Nuxt. CJ’s Nuxt Course…
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186 - Couplepreneur Wisdom with Kyle and Ariel Tresch - Part 2
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30:19WOW. If ever an interview had to be split into two parts, because there was so much meat of knowledge and wisdom shared, this is it. Join Ariel and Kyle as they dive into what it takes to run a business with your spouse, while maintaining a healthy and strong relationship and family outside of work. And this episode is not just about working well w…
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904: React vs Svelte × Windsurf Worth $3B × Typescript as Const × Layout Shift Tricks × More
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51:14In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and CJ answer your questions about OpenAI’s $3B Windsurf acquisition, the evolving role of UI in an AI-driven world, why good design still matters, React vs. Svelte, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! Devs Night Out 02:35 OpenAI acquires Windsurf for $3B Windsurf Ep 870: Windsurf forked VS Code to c…
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903: Fork Yeah! Microsoft open sourcing Copilot
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57:42Scott and Wes are joined by Erich Gamma, creator of VS Code, and Kai Maetzel, Copilot Lead, to share some big news about the future of VS Code and Copilot. They discuss what it means for developers, how AI is shaping the future of coding, and why staying open to the community is key. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:00 The inception of VS Cod…
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185 - Couplepreneur Wisdom with Kyle and Ariel Tresch - Part 1
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37:07WOW. If ever an interview had to be split into two parts, because there was so much meat of knowledge and wisdom shared, this is it. Join Ariel and Kyle as they dive into what it takes to run a business with your spouse, while maintaining a healthy and strong relationship and family outside of work. And this episode is not just about working well w…
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In this episode, Jason Geiman interviews Jeremy Maine, who successfully built a million-dollar business from scratch. Despite a challenging start as a garbage man, Jeremy transformed his life through pressure washing and Christmas lights. They discuss the importance of mindset, action, and surrounding oneself with positive influences. Jeremy shares…
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The $800 Daily Mistake Most Pressure Washing Companies Make
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1:04:15In this eye-opening episode, I break down a recent coaching call that revealed a common but costly mistake in the pressure washing industry. My client was "successfully" booked until mid-June, averaging $1,200 per day per truck - something many would celebrate as a win. But here's the truth: being fully booked at the wrong price is actually a PROBL…
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902: Fullstack Cloudflare with React and Vite (Redwood SDK)
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46:53Wes talks with Peter Pistorius about RedwoodSDK, a new React framework built natively for Cloudflare. They dive into real-time React, server components, zero-cost infrastructure, and why RedwoodSDK empowers developers to ship faster with fewer tradeoffs and more control. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:52 What is RedwoodSDK? 04:49 Choosing o…
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901: JS News: New React & Svelte APIs, RSC Updates, Redwood and Storybook
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38:43Scott and Wes break down the latest in JavaScript news, including new async patterns in Svelte, React Server Component tooling with Parcel, and Redwood’s push into Cloudflare with its new SDK. They also cover what’s new in Storybook 9 Beta, from visual testing to a sleeker, lighter build. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:50 Brought to you by …
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900: 13 New CSS Features You Can Start Using Today
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57:40By Wes Bos & Scott Tolinski - Full Stack JavaScript Web Developers
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184 - The Confident Teen Blueprint - with Karlene Savage
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59:11Mom of 7. Masters in Conflict Resolution and Negotiations. MSNBC-featured Certified Hostage Negotiator. Author of The Confident Teen Blueprint. We just found the female Chuck Norris! Join Elaine and Karlene as we learn to "explain before you expect", resolve conflicts, and be a learning parent. Learn how to develop your parenting philosophy before …
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899: GSAP: Killer Web Animations With Cassie Evans
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57:02Scott and Wes sit down with Cassie Evans of GSAP to talk all things animation—from SVGs and scroll timelines to GSAP’s new rebrand and exciting features. They also dig into performance, plugins, and what makes GSAP such a powerful tool for web developers. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:59 What is GSAP? Cassie Codes. 01:53 GSAP Rebranding. 0…
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898: Every Developer Needs a 3D Printer
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1:05:14Wes and Scott talk all things 3D printing—from fixing every day items to organizing tools, printing gadgets, and even teaching their kids entrepreneurship. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 03:34 Brought to you by Sentry.io 05:03 Practical uses of 3D printing 07:34 Creating tools for organization Gridfinity 10:33 Improving and adapting everyday i…
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