Best Mike from Essential Developer Podcasts (2025)

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Mårten Mickos: Essential Lessons From A Legendary Tech CEO 41:24

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Mårten Mickos isn't the kind of CEO who tries to dream up world-changing ideas or invent brand new markets. Perhaps best known for leading MySQL to becoming a $1 billion success story that powered Facebook, Google, and YouTube, Mickos also led teams at Eucalyptus and HackerOne and has consistently shown an ability to convert the potential energy of…

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The Art of Encouragement with Jordan Montgomery 27:03

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This month on the Big Ideas for Small Business podcast, Tim sits down with Jordan Montgomery, author of The Art of Encouragement and founder of Montgomery Companies. Together, they explore the power of encouragement in teams, families, and business relationships, especially during challenging times. Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, or simply …

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Turning £20k into 12,000 Sq Ft Developments (Joe Robertson's Story) 54:22

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Joe bought his first property at 21 - a brand-new, city-centre apartment for £110,000. It's not the type of project most of us would get excited about, but he obviously saw something in it, as a few years later he sold it and had turned his £20,000 deposit into a £90k profit. That was in 2011, and after years of honing his craft he’s just bought a …

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Eric Schmidt: The Implications of Superintelligence 40:35

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Best known as the CEO who helped transform Google from a promising startup into one of the best businesses in human history, Eric Schmidt has recently become one of the most important voices in the global conversation about artificial intelligence. He’s co-written two books on the subject including the New York Times bestseller Genesis: Artificial…

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246: How Your Theology Affects the Way You Cope with Stress, Suffering, or Other Life Struggles as a Christian Woman 29:39

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Welcome back to the show! In today’s episode, I scratch the surface of suffering and what it means to suffer with God as we cope with stress, afflictions, and life struggles… I’ll explain how one’s theology affects the way a person copes in hard seasons, and how we can practically shift our focus back to our High Priest… If you feel like your world…

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Adam's 22 Month Sprint to 4 HMOs 40:59

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Adam was almost a decade into his surgical training, a few years away from becoming a consultant, and working towards his PHD, when one day he looked up and realised this wasn't what he wanted to do for the next 40 years of his life. He walked away from it all, into a job that he not only found more fulfilling, but that also gave him some free time…

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The Essential Guide to ChatGPT for Property Investors (yes, even you!) 50:13

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In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how property investors are using ChatGPT to save hours, cut costs, and make smarter decisions - from drafting legal letters and analysing auction packs to writing snagging reports and creating your own QS. We’ll cover: What AI actually is (in plain English) Why ChatGPT is the most powerful place to start A…

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245: My LACK of Faith AND The LIES Women Believe... Reflections + Encouragement for Christian Women 26:21

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Welcome back to the show! I'm so glad you're here and excited to share this episode, which is filled with reflections, testimonies of God's faithfulness, stories of my struggles, and encouragement for YOU. If you're filled with faith, love the Bible, or wish those one or both of things applied to you, this episode is for you! In this episode, I ope…

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The Other Half of the Family Business with Dawn Hayden 22:47

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In this special episode of the Big Ideas for Small Business podcast, host Tim Hayden is joined by his wife, Dawn, for a heartfelt conversation about the other side of running a family business: family, marriage, and support.Dawn, now an accomplished artist based in Upstate South Carolina, once put her career on hold to focus on raising their family…

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These FIVE Types of Leverage Can Grow Your Property Businesses Fast 28:13

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Most property investors think they understand leverage because they’ve used a mortgage. But what if that’s just one of many levers available to you? In this episode, I break down 5 other types of leverage that will help you scale faster, make more profit, and finally stop being the bottleneck in your own property business. You’ll hear real examples…

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Pedro Franceschi: Lessons from an Evolving Entrepreneur, from Hacking iPhones to Building Brex 43:19

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At just 13 years of age, Pedro Franceschi was one of the first to jailbreak the iPhone. By the time he was 15 he had co-founded a payments company that would process over a billion in transactions. And by the time he was in his early 20s, helped transform a last minute YC pivot into Brex, one of the most iconic fintech breakout stories of the decad…

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Mitchell Hashimoto: How Solving His Own Problem Sparked HashiCorp 39:27

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The most successful founders don't usually chase startup ideas. Instead, they're pulled toward problems they can't ignore. Back in 2009, Mitchell Hashimoto set out to fix what frustrated him by hacking nights and weekends, open sourcing the tools he wished had existed for over a year. His quiet persistence and commitment to fixing the problem ign…

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C-Suite Talks: “The ability to succeed in a successful negotiation always starts by focusing on something good.” 42:04

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In this inspiring new episode of C-Suite Talks, Dürrin Ergün sits down with two powerhouse leaders shaping global transformation: Pia Costea Selzer-Plon, COO at The Gap Partnership, and Alessandro Piccinini, Managing Director at Nestlé Nespresso SA Germany. They get real about what it takes to drive bold change, lead with purpose and negotiate with…

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50 Years: The Past, Present, & Future of Sargent Metal with Tim Hayden 38:33

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In this special episode, guest host Michael Brown sits down with Tim Hayden, CEO of Sargent Metal Fabricators, to reflect on five decades of growth, innovation, and leadership. From humble beginnings to a tech-driven production floor in 2025, Tim shares the values and vision that built a lasting legacy, plus powerful advice for small business owner…

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Inside my head of a sustainable packaging leader | Paul Earnshaw, Lead Packaging Manager at Tesco. 46:57

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♻️ Can packaging save the planet? Only if we negotiate like it can. On the latest episode of Inside My Head of a sustainable packaging leader, Jessie Lancaster dives into the mind of sustainability expert Paul Earnshaw, Lead Packaging Manager at Tesco. From negotiating internal roadblocks to external expectations, this episode uncovers how leaders …

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Courtney Johnson Founder & CEO of Culinary Care on Serving Hope with Every Meal: Nourishing Cancer Patients Through Culinary Care 1:04:58

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What if a single meal could nourish more than just a body—but also a soul? In this powerful episode of the ChangeMakers Podcast, host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Courtney Johnson, the heart and visionary behind Culinary Care, a nonprofit delivering restaurant-prepared meals and emotional support to cancer patients and their families. Courtney’…

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244: A Way in the Wilderness... Walking Through Desolate Places with Kristel Acevedo 36:51

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Welcome back to the show! In today’s episode, you’ll hear from a dear sister in the faith, Kristel Acevedo, who shared a little about her journey to Jesus and how the Lord met her in the desolate places of her own wilderness seasons. We also talked about a beautiful Bible study she wrote, titled, A Way in the Wilderness: Meeting God in the Desolate…

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Shelby Mounts on Building a Career After the Military—and Helping Others Do the Same with NextOp Veterans 56:37

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Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Shelby Mounts, who reflects on his 25 years of service with the US Navy and highlights the leadership lessons learned and his journey to becoming Executive Director of NextOp Veterans, a nonprofit organization focused on connecting veterans and military members to career opportunities. NextOp recruits, develops, and p…

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Implementing a Leadership Team | Brad Cooper, Tim Hayden, Michael Brown, and Michael Mullikin 36:33

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In this special episode, Tim welcomes three guest hosts—Brad Cooper and Michael Mullikin from NewSpring Church, and Michael Brown from Sargent Metal—for a compelling discussion on the value of leadership teams. Together, they explore how to build, structure, and effectively implement a leadership team within any organization. Drawing from decades o…

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Jake Knapp: The Founder’s Guide to Product-Market Fit 41:10

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For startups in the zero to one phase, finding product-market fit isn't everything. It’s the only thing. And there are few people in the entrepreneurial world better at solving the product-market fit puzzle than Jake Knapp, who helped build Microsoft Encarta and Gmail, co-founded Google Meet, and has advised teams at Miro, Slack, LEGO and NASA on p…

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243: Did Jesus Experience a PHYSICAL Resurrection? Unpacking the Evidence with Dr. Mike Licona 48:57

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Welcome back to the show! Today’s episode is a special treat I reserved for this last week of Lent, which we call holy week. As we approach Resurrection Sunday and celebrate the FACT that our Lord, Jesus Christ, IS RISEN, I’m excited to share a conversation with Dr. Mike Licona on the Resurrection of Jesus. Dr. Licona is no stranger to the show. I …

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Amjad Masad: Resolve, Persistence, and the Rise of Replit 39:28

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Amjad Masad's journey is defined by relentless persistence. Born and raised in Jordan, he borrowed computers to teach himself coding, and then earned money building software for local internet cafes. He applied to Y Combinator again and again, finally gaining acceptance on his fourth try. His constant drive fueled continuous improvement, culminatin…

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242: Pro-Life Series Part 1... Are You Really Pro-life or Are You Just Anti-abortion? with Emily Berning of Let Them Live 41:56

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Welcome back! In today's episode, I share a conversation I had with Emily Berning, president and co-founder of Let Them Live, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to saving lives from abortion by financially supporting women in crisis pregnancies. She has been involved with the pro-life movement for over eight years and her greatest passion in life is …

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Navigating Growth and Change with Michael Brown - Part Two 16:09

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Every great conversation deserves a powerful conclusion. In this episode, our VP of Support Services, Michael Brown, returns to complete his insightful two-part discussion with Tim. Together, they dive into the intersection of industrial growth and open-minded leadership—because real progress isn’t just about expansion; it’s about continuous improv…

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241: Christian Theology Essentials Part 6...THESE 3 Ancient Heresies Are STILL Around Today... Recap of the FREE Theology Class for Christian Women 8:02

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Welcome back! In today's episode, I recap the FREE theology class I taught for Christian women last week, titled "Modern Heresies." This is the last segment of our Christian Theology Essentials Series. In this episode, you'll learn why the Council of Nicaea was important and what three heresies are still around today. I hope this blesses you, sharp…

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Aaron Levie: The Restless Founder Plotting the Future of Cloud Storage and AI 40:49

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When the team behind Box first went looking for funding back in 2005, they tried just about every trick in the book. They sent Bill Gates a fax. They dropped a prospectus off at Paul Allen’s house in Seattle. And they took a shot at convincing Mark Cuban to join two ambitious college kids with a hunch the way businesses stored and collaborated aro…

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Mike Pohlman of Pickering Firm, Inc. reflects on 45+ years of leadership and service in the community 51:20

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Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Mike Pohlman, who has been a driving force at Pickering Firm, Inc. for more than 45 years, shaping the company's growth, culture and leadership. After graduating from Christian Brothers College (now Christian Brothers University) in 1979 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, he joined Pickering and quickly establis…

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240: Christian Theology Essentials Part 5... Are Heresies Still Around?! Exploring THIS Popular Heretical Teaching… +FREE THEOLOGY CLASS! 13:30

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Welcome back to the show! In today’s episode, I share a little about heresies and offer a RECENT example of WHY it’s so important to know what you believe so you can protect against heretical teachings and defend the Christian faith. As a reminder, my FREE theology class, MODERN HERESIES is going down tomorrow at 1PM EST/10AM PST on Zoom. If you ca…

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Inside my head of a transformational leader | Christina Bundgaard, Vice President Commercial for Western Europe at Philips 32:48

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What does it take to drive commercial success across continents, build high-performing teams and foster a strategic negotiation culture? In this episode of Inside My Head of a transformational leader, Katherine Edgecombe sits down with Christina Bundgaard, Vice President of Commercial Western Europe at Philips. With a career spanning six countries …

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The Project That Nearly Broke Us (And What You Can Learn From It) 26:40

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They say property investing is about managing risk, but nothing prepared me for this project. What should’ve been a straightforward commercial-to-residential conversion turned into an 36-month nightmare - a planning battle that dragged on forever, a builder who cost us £30k before vanishing, and a full team meltdown when everyone (myself included) …

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Guillermo Rauch: The Product Visionary Fueling Vercel and Millions of Developers 39:36

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Guillermo Rauch didn’t find success by accident. He began working on computers as a kid growing up in Argentina and was hooked immediately, eventually falling in love with programming and open source before moving to Silicon Valley. Since then his blend of technical foresight, audacious ambition and obsessive attention to detail in products has mad…

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239: Christian Theology Essentials Part 4... Where Did the Term "Trinity" Come From? Quick Notes on Church History & Tertullian for Christian Women 13:12

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Welcome back to the show! In today’s episode, I’m answering the question, “Where did the term ‘Trinity’ come from?” If you’re a new Christian or just not sure why this question would be posed, it’s because the term “Trinity” is not actually found in the Bible. In fact, that is a major contention of those who oppose the Trinitarian doctrine. My goal…

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Why Community Support is Essential for Survivor Recovery with Kathy Mull - Executive Director of The Cocoon 52:10

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This episode of the ChangeMakers podcast, produced by CityCURRENT and powered by Higginbotham Insurance and Financial Services, features an insightful conversation with Kathy Mull, the Executive Director of The Cocoon, a comprehensive domestic and sexual violence agency located in Wood County, Ohio. Hosted by Jeremy C. Park, the episode delves into…

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Navigating Growth and Change with Michael Brown - Part One 20:29

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This month on the podcast, Tim sits down with Michael Brown, Vice President of Support Services at Sargent Metal Fabricators. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Michael shares insights from his journey with the company and how it has shaped his leadership philosophy. Don’t miss this deep dive into business leadership and transformati…

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I Almost Lost My Business (and a lot more) 23:26

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“They say life throws pebbles before it throws rocks—and if you ignore the early warnings, get ready for an avalanche.” On the morning of my wedding day, I got a call from a tenant. A boiler issue. And guess what? I was still the main contact because, at that point, I was the business. A few years later, I thought I’d cracked it - I’d hired someone…

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238: Christian Theology Essentials Part 3... Three Analogies We Need To Stop Using To Explain the Trinity as Christian Women 5:32

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Welcome back to the show! We're officially in part 3 of our Christian Theology Essentials Series, which is focused on the doctrine of the Trinity. Today's episode is short and to the point! If you want to know what NOT to say when explaining the Trinity as a Christian woman, this episode is for you. I pray the series blesses you. Let's get into it!…

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Zach Perret: The Survival Story of a Fintech Giant 38:17

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Long before Plaid became a $13.4 billion fintech juggernaut, it was just another struggling startup. Co-founders Zach Perret and William Hockey burned through cash and pivoted from one failed idea to the next, ultimately getting turned away by roughly 100 VCs during seed round funding. But Plaid persevered, and eventually revolutionized how financi…

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Transforming your property business from chaos to clarity: a powerful story with Tom Pryor 45:00

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Today’s episode is a must-listen for any property investor chasing success but feeling overwhelmed and out of control behind the scenes. I’m sitting down with Tom Pryor, a past member of our IPI Mastermind group whose transformation from chaos to clarity is nothing short of inspiring. Tom built a thriving short-term rental business, and on paper, e…

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237: Christian Theology Essentials Part 2... What Do We REALLY Know About the Triune God? Understanding Our Creator as Christian Women 21:23

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Welcome back to the show! In today’s episode, we’re diving into part 2 of our Christian Theology Essentials Series. I’m answering the question: What do we really know about the Triune God? This question is important because when we understand what God has revealed to us about Himself, we are positioned to have a deeper reverence for Him and grow in…

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Tricks of my trade of a former pro rugby player turned negotiator | Russell Weir 40:54

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Success in negotiation isn’t just about game day; it’s about preparation, adaptability and strategic thinking. 🏉💼 In our latest Tricks of My Trade, Russell Weir, a former pro rugby player turned negotiator, sits down with Katherine Edgecombe to explore the striking parallels between high-pressure sports and high-stakes deals. Top three takeaways, w…

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Starting, scaling, and selling a property business, with Joe Davies 47:01

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Joe Davies, is one half of a powerhouse property duo who recently made a life-changing move - exiting their successful serviced accommodation management agency in Liverpool and relocating to sunny Spain. Now, while enjoying a slower pace of life, he and his wife Katy are still actively growing their UK property portfolio. I first met Joe and Katy a…

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236: Season 3 Kickoff! Christian Theology Essentials Part 1... Simplifying One of the Most Confusing Core Doctrines for Christian Women 13:00

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Welcome back to Her Renewed Strength-The Podcast! We’re back after this winter break. This season, we have much in store for you and the HRS Community. For the next eight weeks, we are diving into the Doctrine of the Trinity, which is, arguably, one of the most confusing doctrines for people to understand. In today's episode, I'll explain why you s…

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