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Open Makers

Open Makers highlights the people behind the products, tools, and services shaping the open web. From developers and designers to entrepreneurs and community leaders, we dive into the real stories of what it takes to make and ship meaningful work. Guests share their insights on building with open source, navigating challenges, and finding opportunities in today’s digital landscape. Whether you’re crafting code, running a business, or exploring new ideas, Open Makers offers lessons and inspiration from those who’ve been there. Part of the Open Channels FM Network.

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Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

Web3, Pricing & the WooCommerce Ecosystem 24.02.2022

From checkout to tokens, an app store to pricing, Jordan Gal gives us insights into the future around the WooCommerce ecosystem.

Start Your Own WooCommerce Builder Story 22.02.2022

Meher shares her own story of how she started building sites with WooCommerce, but also adds insights on how you can start your own story as a builder.

The Art of Branding and Design at WooCommerce 17.02.2022

A behind-the-scenes look at part of the branding and design team at WooCommerce.

How WooCommerce Has Impacted 7 Developers 15.02.2022

Listen in as seven WooCommerce builders tell their story of how WooCommerce has impacted their lives and businesses.

What It Really Takes to Create a WordPress Online Course 10.02.2022

Bud Kraus shares his own story of the journey of building courses for WordPress and the challenges around WooCommerce courses.

Moving Forward with WordPress 5.9 Features and Strategy 08.02.2022

A discussion around WordPress 5.9, the acceptance and now moving forward, plus how it affects WooCommerce builders.

Blockchain, NFT’s Memberships and WordPress 03.02.2022

Lean about the potential for using NFTs to expand the scope of your WooCommerce membership site.

WooCommerce Custom Order Tables, Databases and Performance 01.02.2022

With the new plan for WooCommerce Custom Order Tables, we brought in three developers to explore and discuss the topic.

Visionary Insights into the Web and Beyond with Matt Mullenweg 27.01.2022

Matt Mullenweg, WordPress co-founder and visionary shares a lot in this one. Listen in and unpack Matt's insights from the web to human nature.

A Story of Building a WooCommerce Business and Community 25.01.2022

Robert Windisch kicks off our Woo Builder Stories series as he tells us his stories around clients, community and contributing.

The Power of the WooCommerce Merchant Community 20.01.2022

Erika Ellacott, Merchant Community Advocate from WooCommerce shares insights and a look at how she inspires and guides the community.

Choosing When to Use WooCommerce for an eCommerce Project 18.01.2022

Listen in as agency owners Robbie and Zach talk about their own experiences having worked with various platforms and open source software.

WooCommerce Product Pages, Blocks, FSE and Customizations 13.01.2022

Jamie has been in the WooCommerce builder ecosystem for over a decade. Innovating along the way, he now is directly brining the full site editor and blocks to the WooCommerce product pages.

Acquisitions, Open Source and Staying Grounded at State of the Word 2021 11.01.2022

We have a lively discussion in this episode on the State of the Word, community, full site editor, Gutenberg, OpenVerse and Web 3.0

Bringing a WordPress Form Plugin Into a Crowded Market 06.01.2022

WS Form plugin entered a crowded form market in WordPress. Learn how founder Mark Westguard met that challenge head-on.

Last Thoughts on the State of the Word 2021 from the Community 22.12.2021

With the State of the Word now past, Adam Warner, Joe Wells, Michelle Frechette and Rob Cairns share these last thoughts.

Matt Mullenweg on WooCommerce at the State of the Word 2021 20.12.2021

Although WooCommerce was not touched on at the State of the Word, I was able to get in a general question about Woo during Q and A.

The Beginning of the End, State of the Word and the WooTrainClan 18.12.2021

The train trips ends. And what an experience it has been. I give an overview of the last eight days and what's to come through the end of this year.

Building No-Code Tools and Community Connections 17.12.2021

Mark Westguard from WS Forms joins me to share his insights of what stood out for him at the State of the Word 2021

A Conversation About HeroPress at the WordPress State of the Word 2021 17.12.2021

Topher and Cate share their thoughts on the State of the Word and their HeroPress Network.

What One Attendee Hopes to Hear at WordPress State of the Word 2021 16.12.2021

Daniel has been doing WordPress for 10 years, but has more recently began the deep dive into the community.

Community and the WordPress State of the Word 2021 16.12.2021

An fantastic conversation with Cory Miller from Post Status about his passion for community and what his expectations are for State of the Word.

A Shared Experience on the Upcoming State of the Word 2021 16.12.2021

Listen in as Adam talks about community, New York and what he hoped to hear at State of the Word.

WordPress Serendipity on a Train 12.12.2021

A big surprise was discovering that Susan Ramsey, a long time online friend and WordPress peeps, was on my train.

A WordPress Community Chat Before Boarding the Train 11.12.2021

The kickoff podcast via Seattle with Cami MacNamara talking State of the Word, community and more.

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