Open Channels FM

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.

Author

Open Channels FM

Category

Technology

Podcast website

openchannels.fm

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

Taking On WordPress Cache Challenges 09.12.2021

Till Kruss took on the issues surrounding WordPress and caching by creating Object Cache Pro. Learn more about Till, his journey and successes.

Using Online Courses to Grow Your WooCommerce Business 07.12.2021

Chris Lema shares insights for those builders who are considering starting online classes to help sell products or educate clients.

Connecting the Community with WordPress Jobs 02.12.2021

In this show Michelle gives us some insights into her love for community and job seekers.

Marketing Products in the WooCommerce Ecosystem 23.11.2021

A great discussion around marketing your WooCommerce-related product in both the WooCommerce and WordPress ecosystem.

A Year End Conversation with the CEO of WooCommerce 18.11.2021

We chat about 2021, what is around the corner for 2022, and a peek inside of Paul's life at WooCommerce.

Building Stories, Community and WooCommerce Sites 11.11.2021

As a builder, journalist and media pro, Abha brings a ton of insights and perspectives on community, storytelling and WooCommerce.

A Conversation on Point of Sales in the WooCommerce Ecosystem 09.11.2021

The discussion starts with the challenges of operating both online and offline sales and moving into the large POS ecosystem.

The Transformation of a Podcast Website 04.11.2021

In this special episode, we bring in the lead dev, Christina Workman to chat about the rebrand and rebuild project for Do the Woo.

Scaling Your WooCommerce Business from One to Fifteen Plugins 28.10.2021

Diego Zanella has been a software engineer for 25 years. His culmination of experiences easily sums up his growth with his WooCommerce business.

Developers Mastering WooCommerce Performance 26.10.2021

If you want to get a good grip on the nuances of Woo and mastering the performance while going deep into the developer brain, this show is for you.

Behind the Scenes with a WooCommerce Product Lead 21.10.2021

Hear how the process works and get a behind-the-scenes look at what Gary's role entails and how things move through the WooCommerce organization.

WooCommerce Web Development, SEO and Agency Insights 14.10.2021

Starting as a developer, moving into SEO and then having built GetCredo.com, his wealth of knowledge around agencies and service companies is something you will not want to miss.

A Discussion on the Ecommerce Payments and Checkout Solutions 12.10.2021

The Roundtable discusses what led up the surge in checkout extensions and SaaS products and insights of marketplace.

Tips for Podcasting and Being a Guest for Site and Product Builders 07.10.2021

The value of starting a podcast for your WooCommerce business or, even being a guest on a podcast, is something to be considered. Hear these tips from veteran podcaster Matt Medeiros.

From Closed Source Apps to Open Source Plugins 30.09.2021

Lacey Ellis started with an app for the iPhone and Android. Next came a plugin for WooCommerce. Hear her journey as a product builder.

Being a Developer Advocate for WooCommerce 23.09.2021

Listen in as we chat with Allen about his work at WooCommerce as well as getting a glimpse of what makes Allen tick.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Tips for WordPress Businesses 21.09.2021

Listen in as 13 pros talk about timing, pricing, bundles and other tips to help WooCommerce product builders have a successful holiday sales.

From Websites to Themes to SaaS: Challenges, Insights and Wins 16.09.2021

Maziar Firoozmand from Artbees has built sites, themes and marketing automation via a SaaS in his entrepreneurial journey.

How to Ease Into the WooCommerce Product Builder Ecosystem 14.09.2021

I share what I have told dozens of builders in conversations about how enter the WooCommerce community and space.

Jetpack Essentials: Search, Backups & Performance Optimization 09.09.2021

We chat about the Jetpack features that really bring value to a WooCommerce shop, but also address the misconception of it being a bloated plugin.

Talking Support, Onboarding, Community and More with WooCommerce 07.09.2021

Ronald, Tonya, Robert and Robbie share some insights on building community, hybrid events, onboarding, marketplace, support and WooCommerce payments.

WordPress News, WordCamps and Community 02.09.2021

Jeff Chandler and I chat about WooCommerce, WordPress, trains, and a lot of everything else in-between.

Moving From a WooCommerce Agency to Supporting Businesses and Agencies 19.08.2021

Marcus Burnette from SkyVerge talks about experiencing an acquisition, WooCommerce extensions and tips for product builders.

Joining a Suite of WooCommerce Solutions for WordPress 17.08.2021

James Kemp from IconicWP and Zach Tirrell from The Events Calendar talk about their companies being acquired by StellarWP.

A Website Builders Content Journey 12.08.2021

Lindsey gives us some great thoughts on thinking about content as a Woo agency or product builder, and how to help clients through their content journey.

Listen to the Open Makers podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.