Manana No Mas!

I get jazzed about each of our interviews at the Manana No Mas! Podcast. This one though, was so great. Andi, a corporate anthropologist and prolific author, generously shares her insights on change, retirement, women in the workplace and how AI is changing the landscape in business. Learn more about Manana No Mas! https://manananomas.com Andi's "Simon Associates" https://simonassoci...

Catch this insightful podcast episode, "Podacast EP118 All Love, No Bullshit - Katie Nelson," a remote discussion that touches on various topics. This episode as I listened back to it felt like a master class in the approach to sales. Katie, the Sales Catalyst, knocks it out of the park with energy and generosity of content. For more information, head to https://manananomas.comFor Katie:...

The host first noticed Ryan through a post on a Lifter LMS property. He almost blocked it as spam but checked first and learned of an ongoing deal. This led to their connection, despite attending the same events like WordCamps. Influence WP solves problems like fake deal sites that hide affiliate links. Users click expecting discounts but get tricked into full-price buys, benefiting shady promoter...

Amy is not only the enigmatic Owner & Chief Empowerment Officer at Together Digital but also a seasoned tech founder, creative marketer, and upcoming author. With an illustrious career that spans over a decade, she has revolutionized the way global brands connect with their audience digitally. Today, she's on a mission to empower women by addressing the often-overlooked Networking Gap, soo...

In this episode of the Manana No Mas! Podcast, we get to spend time with a dynamic conversationalist in the Learning Space. Certified with LEGO for playful learning, her approach to adult learning is unique. For more information, head to https://manananomas.com For more on Jolynn: Media kit: https://www.heartcastmedia.com/jolynn-ledgerwood/ Website: https://elevateyourtalent.co/Social: https://www...

Today is an amazing update. As I look at everything that's going on and I try to focus on positives, I see Fluent Cart putting out new features, I see EtchWP rolling out new versions, and I see a gaggle of people in my email trying to get a space on the Mañana No Mas podcast. Today Jim Hankins introduces CribOps -- agency-only hosting. For more information, head to https://manananomas.com More...

We kicked off our first interview of 2026 with a referral from Noammy, and we couldn’t be happier to welcome Vanessa Thompson. She’s a Berkeley graduate whose work sits at the intersection of innovation, finance, and culture, and she’s also hosted conversations with guests like Venus Williams , Philippore , and Lisa Fernandez (Innovation, Accenture) . If you build agencies, sell services, or packa...

Noemi Beres is the Co-Owner of Podcast Connections, a podcast booking agency that helps entrepreneurs and experts grow their businesses through insightful interviews and meaningful connections. With a background in online marketing since 2007 and a Master’s Degree in Danish Literature and Language, Noemi is a linguist, content creator, and passionate organizer. A self-taught artist residing in Cyp...

He is a seasoned leader, entrepreneur, and advocate for civic engagement. As the former president of Vistage Florida, he spent over 25 years mentoring CEOs and driving business growth, and is the current Chairman of the Board of Tampa Bay Watch. Beyond the corporate world, he recently founded Unity in Service Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to rebuilding trust through volunteerism and civic action. Hi...

In this engaging episode of the Manana No Mas! podcast, host Kurt welcomes Dr. Patricia Timmerman, a Brazilian psychotherapist specializing in trauma, grief (particularly suicide grief), anxiety, and communication. Dr. Timmerman, or "Dr. T" as her students affectionately call her, dives into her work with couples and her unique communication model, Intention Action Perception (IAP), whic...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Mike Stott, a WordPress veteran whose journey from writing an e-book about being terrible at Call of Duty to becoming a key player at Automatic will captivate entrepreneurs and developers alike. In this episode, we explore: Mike's fascinating transition from finance to WordPress, starting with £20 WordPress installations The story behind Jetpack CRM's acq...

Hey there, Manana No Mas! fans! We recently had a blast chatting with Derek Ashauer, a WordPress wizard with over two decades of web-building magic under his belt. In our latest podcast episode, Derek spilled the beans on his game-changing plugin, Conversion Bridge, and shared some golden nuggets about thriving in the WordPress ecosystem. Buckle up for the highlights! Derek’s brainchild, Conversio...

Get ready for an electrifying episode of Manana No Mas! Podcast as Kurt von Ahnen sits down with the incredibly insightful Toby Cryns! You might know them as co-hosts of "Whose WordPress Agency is This Anyway?" on The WP Minute , but in this exclusive interview, Kurt and Toby dive deep into the unexpected twists and turns of entrepreneurship, the surprising realities of building a busine...

Mark Szymanski is the Founder and Lead Digital Strategist at FindIT Tech, a web design, digital marketing, and automation agency based in Pittsburgh, PA. He helps brands build smarter systems and better online experiences. Outside client work, Mark shares insights as a content creator and educator, breaking down tech, business, and strategy via his YouTube channel and other social media platforms....

In this inspiring episode of the Manana No Mas! Podcast, host Kurt interviews Deb Krier, a resilient cancer survivor, entrepreneur, and founder of "Trying Not to Die." Deb shares her remarkable journey through three distinct cancer diagnoses over a decade, including stage four triple-positive metastatic breast cancer, with a blend of humor, grit, and unwavering determination. http://tryi...

Get ready to be inspired by the radiant Diana Fritz on this uplifting episode of the Manana No Mas! Podcast. Diana, a proud cancer thriver, mom of two boys, and servant leader, joins host Kurt to share her incredible journey of overcoming a rare form of cancer with resilience, positivity, and purpose. Referred by a mutual friend, Noemi Beres, Diana’s story is a perfect fit for the show, brimming w...

Zach Hendershot is the founder and CEO of Miruni, a tool built to streamline how WordPress professionals manage website change requests by using AI to automate the resolution of those requests instantly. He has over 20 years of hands-on experience in building digital products and a background leading both enterprise teams and digital agencies. Today, he's focused on using AI to reduce the manu...

It was great to hook up with Alex for a quick casual chat and learn more about his work style and path, both with Siren Affiliates and his efforts at alexstandiford.com His Partnership Podcast is at https://www.sirenaffiliates.com/podcasts/partnership/

A quick online conversation about the 10-year anniversary of HeroPress led to a live interview and I am so thankful for my time with Topher. Part of what I love about Podcasting in a free-form way is not knowing where it will go. I had no idea that we would be able to have a conversation about Faith, Religion, WordPress and Diversity in one short chat. HeroPress is a cool project that cold use you...

From Graphic Designer to WordPress Developer James Lau didn’t start his career in web development. Fresh out of college with a degree in  graphic design , he honed his eye for aesthetic and brand consistency. However, things shifted as he began dabbling with code and discovered he could bridge the gap between design and development. During his time working with developers in various agencies, Jame...

We dive in deep on what WordPress Hosting (+) looks like. Jonathan tells us about WP-Tonic and his path to running a successful WP-based business. https://wp-tonic.com https://manananomas.com #wordpress #hosting #manananomas #entrpreneur

I've been a customer for years and while I consider him a friend... it's great to welcome Adrian Tobey to the show. Who is Adrian? He is the founder of Groundhogg Inc., making kickass CRM and marketing automation plugins for agencies and businesses that use WordPress. More info? https://groundhogg.io

The stars have aligned and brought us another great guest. Michelle is one of my newest LinkedIn friends and she brings the heat on the topic of Continuous Improvement. When you say it out loud it has a ring of "well...duh?!?!" Being a Lean Six Sigma consultant is so much more than "Well, duh?!?!" It is a systematic approach to meet the individual needs of a business in search...

Referred by Adam Weeks of Cirrus Influence, Anil Gupta became the perfect guest for Mañana No Mas!. He spills the bean of the mindset of huge Agency growth and the nuances of Agency vs. Product in the WordPress space. Add to this, his passion for wellness and alignment with the Mañana No Mas!'s message of Fiscal Strength being related to Physical Strength... hits home. His Product, Multicollab...

I loved meeting Joan Posivy and I pray you do as well. Into the podcast we recognized a couple of common points between us. This is better than "6 degrees of Kevin Bacon". Joan Posivy: Homeowner by the age of 19. Bank manager by age 22. Serial entrepreneur, and Author of the bestselling book, The Way Success Works: How To Decide, Believe, And Begin To Live Your Best Life! Today, Joan is...