Rails Business

In this episode, Jess Brown, shares his journey from freelance consulting to becoming a Rails developer and business owner. Topics covered include Jess's origins with development and Rails, his roles in his businesses, Bootstrap upgrades, mobile apps and more! 00:00 Introduction to Jess Brown 00:12 Jess's Journey into Development 01:05 Transition to Rails 03:29 Business Ventures and Role...

In this episode, the hosts interview Adrian Marin, the creator of Avo , to discuss his journey from PHP and Node.js to Ruby on Rails. Adrian shares insights into the development of Avo, an internal tools and operations framework for Ruby on Rails apps, and the challenges he faced transitioning from a developer to a business owner. He also touches on the importance of positioning, marketing, and sa...

The hosts welcome back Jason Swett to the podcast.  He discusses the recent Sin City Ruby conference, including notable highlights such as having Dave Thomas as the keynote speaker. Jason provides insights into the conference's history, the challenges of organizing events in Las Vegas and the financial factors leading to the decision to discontinue Sin City Ruby. Other topics covered include...

In this episode, Colleen Schnettler, co-founder of the SaaS Marketing Gym , shares  the challenges and successes of building SaaS businesses, and her current work coaching technical founders on effective marketing strategies. The conversation also covers various other topics like AI role in marketing content, Rails Upgrades and more. 00:00 Introduction to Colleen Schneller 00:14 Colleen's Jou...

In this episode, the hosts explore the challenges of technical debt (tech debt) and delve deeply into effective project management strategies. They highlight the importance of categorizing tasks using a backlog system and explain how they utilize tools like Trello for tracking. Additionally, they explore the PARA method for organizing digital life and managing projects effectively. 00:00 Introduct...

In this episode, Brendan and Ryan welcome John Nunemaker.  John is a prominent figure in the Ruby community and, shares his journey into Ruby on Rails, his career evolution, and his unique approach to managing multiple projects simultaneously.  There's also discussion around how John and the hosts use AI for their development work.  Enjoy! 00:00 Introduction to John Nunemaker 00:19 John'...

In this episode, Brendan is joined by Ryan Castillo, co-founder of Knowatoa , a platform dedicated to optimizing business visibility and accuracy across AI-driven search engines. Ryan shares insights on his background in software development, and how his journey led to the creation of Knowatoa. They discuss the origins of Knowatoa, and Ryan also shares experiences with AI tools like ChatGPT and Cu...

In this episode, Adam McCrea, owner of Judoscale, shares his journey from corporate IT to starting his own Platform as a Service (PaaS) business. Adam discusses his preference for Rails due to its productivity and developer happiness. The discussion also touches on the company's small team dynamics, marketing approaches, and the role of AI tools for development and business operations. 00:00...

In this episode, the hosts discuss the complexities of app development, particularly focusing on integrating third-party data feeds and maintaining data synchronization within a Rails application. They explore issues like managing incomplete or variable data, updating data based on third-party changes, and the broader challenges of integration. The conversation also delves into the prioritization...

In this discussion, Ryan and Brendan delve into the challenges and strategies around managing Stripe invoice rate limits and the broader topic of breaking down work into manageable chunks.  They highlight the importance of breaking down large tasks into smaller, more manageable pieces for better estimation, easier reviews, and improved project flow. They also share their thoughts on estimation and...

In this episode of the Rails Business Podcast, hosts Brendan Buckingham and Ryan Frisch welcome Jason Swett, a content creator and Ruby influencer. The conversation dives deep into the intricacies of consulting, emphasizing the importance of sales and marketing. Jason shares his experiences and challenges in freelancing, noting the similarities to full-time employment. They also explore Jason&apos...

In this inaugural episode of the Rails Business Podcast, Ryan Frisch, CTO at Locable, and Brendan Buckingham, VP of Engineering, dive into their journeys into the world of Ruby on Rails. They discuss their initial forays into programming, transitioning from different languages like PHP to Ruby, and the allure of Rails. The episode also covers the challenges of managing tech debt in growing compani...