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Show...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If your kid or your closest friend came to you tomorrow and said, "I want to switch into software engineering as a career", what would you actually tell them? Our guests answer that question.<br /><br />Show Links:<a href="https://fortune.com/2026/05/26/uber-coo-ai-spending-tokens-claude-code/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://fortune.com/2026/05/26/uber-coo-ai-spending-tokens-claude-code/</a><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/29/satya-nadella-says-as-much-as-30percent-of-microsoft-code-is-written-by-ai.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/29/satya-nadella-says-as-much-as-30percent-of-microsoft-code-is-written-by-ai.html</a><a href="https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2026/03/20/our-commitment-to-windows-quality/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2026/03/20/our-commitment-to-windows-quality/</a><a href="https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/aws/aws-service-outage-ai-bot-kiro" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/aws/aws-service-outage-ai-bot-kiro</a><a href="https://newsletter.pragmaticengineer.com/p/state-of-the-job-market-2026" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://newsletter.pragmaticengineer.com/p/state-of-the-job-market-2026</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/jensen-huang-500k-engineers-250k-ai-tokens-nvidia-compute-2026-3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.businessinsider.com/jensen-huang-500k-engineers-250k-ai-tokens-nvidia-compute-2026-3</a><a href="https://x.com/steipete/status/2055346265869721905/photo/1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://x.com/steipete/status/2055346265869721905/photo/1</a><a href="https://youtu.be/FQpZdCKgc6w" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://youtu.be/FQpZdCKgc6w</a><br />Follow our guests:- https://x.com/boredabdel- https://x.com/soub4i- https://x.com/el_ateifSara- <a href="https://x.com/saidbouig" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://x.com/saidbouig</a><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6460</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b5afa25714174ff5a31a1ed4337a1a53.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with Tambi Jalouqa, on building, exiting, and investing from the MENA region</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-tambi-jalouqa-on-building-exiting-and-investing-from-the-mena-region--72331064</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, we talk honestly about what it takes to build a global product from outside Silicon Valley, why he changed his mind about solo founders, the mistake almost every technical founder makes when they bring in a "business" co-founder, and how AI tools have flattened the geography of software.<br />Chapters: 00:00 Introduction02:50  Starting on an MSX, fixing CRT monitors, and studying math before CS05:18  Binary Interactive Studio 07:50  Jobland: video-CV app10:35  POS Rocket12:45  Raising from local VCs vs. the US14:18  The secret sauce of POS Rocket15:55  Switching from builder to investor 22:38  Why he co-founded Xpand Conference 27:30  Leaving Propeller to start Maza VC31:30  Why pre-seed is both more impactful33:30  The advantage of building from your home country38:48  Did he miss coding? 42:00  Solo founders: red flag → green flag46:25  The countries producing the best founders right now48:18  The #1 mistake technical founders make51:35  Mountain biking55:50  New Section: Paul Graham, vibe code, mountain biking56:50  Closing<br />Show Links: - LinkedIn: https://jo.linkedin.com/in/tambijalouqa- Maza VC: https://maza.vc- Maza VC Handbook: https://handbook.maza.vc/about/introduction- Propeller VC: https://propellervc.com- Xpand Conference: https://www.xpandconf.com- Claude Code: https://claude.com/claude-code- Y Combinator: https://ycombinator.com- Paul Graham essays: https://paulgraham.co]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">06c0ac74-77b7-48eb-a01c-2ce0226e2a5c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:20:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72331064/425400121_44100_2_43dfe41bde61c.mp3" length="56467956" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, we talk honestly about what it takes to build a global product from outside Silicon Valley, why he changed his mind about solo founders, the mistake almost every technical founder makes when they bring in a "business" co-founder, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we talk honestly about what it takes to build a global product from outside Silicon Valley, why he changed his mind about solo founders, the mistake almost every technical founder makes when they bring in a "business" co-founder, and how AI tools have flattened the geography of software.<br />Chapters: 00:00 Introduction02:50  Starting on an MSX, fixing CRT monitors, and studying math before CS05:18  Binary Interactive Studio 07:50  Jobland: video-CV app10:35  POS Rocket12:45  Raising from local VCs vs. the US14:18  The secret sauce of POS Rocket15:55  Switching from builder to investor 22:38  Why he co-founded Xpand Conference 27:30  Leaving Propeller to start Maza VC31:30  Why pre-seed is both more impactful33:30  The advantage of building from your home country38:48  Did he miss coding? 42:00  Solo founders: red flag → green flag46:25  The countries producing the best founders right now48:18  The #1 mistake technical founders make51:35  Mountain biking55:50  New Section: Paul Graham, vibe code, mountain biking56:50  Closing<br />Show Links: - LinkedIn: https://jo.linkedin.com/in/tambijalouqa- Maza VC: https://maza.vc- Maza VC Handbook: https://handbook.maza.vc/about/introduction- Propeller VC: https://propellervc.com- Xpand Conference: https://www.xpandconf.com- Claude Code: https://claude.com/claude-code- Y Combinator: https://ycombinator.com- Paul Graham essays: https://paulgraham.co]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3530</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1384451683c282ee96d88dc65fd37a29.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with a Moroccan YC startup founder, Amine Benjellon</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-a-moroccan-yc-startup-founder-amine-benjellon--72189068</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Amin Benjellon shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Morocco, navigating the challenges of startups as a foreign student in France, to successfully joining Y Combinator. He discusses the importance of mindset, jumping on waves of opportunity, and the impact of YC on his entrepreneurial trajectory.<br /> Links - Amine on X: @BenGeekly  - Rolling Dice Club: https://rollindiceclub.com  - MailWarm: https://mailwarm.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e0b36d97-00a9-450c-8130-6880f51c2256</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72189068/424977590_44100_2_539a29304d8d8.mp3" length="60218722" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Amin Benjellon shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Morocco, navigating the challenges of startups as a foreign student in France, to successfully joining Y Combinator. He discusses the importance of mindset, jumping on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Amin Benjellon shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Morocco, navigating the challenges of startups as a foreign student in France, to successfully joining Y Combinator. He discusses the importance of mindset, jumping on waves of opportunity, and the impact of YC on his entrepreneurial trajectory.<br /> Links - Amine on X: @BenGeekly  - Rolling Dice Club: https://rollindiceclub.com  - MailWarm: https://mailwarm.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3764</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4c57b459607ba03c61201be12d8c4732.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Thomas built a Shopify theme dev lab and agency</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-thomas-built-a-shopify-theme-dev-lab-and-agency--67690903</link><description><![CDATA[If you're a developer, indie hacker, or SaaS builder, this is a must-watch. You'll learn:- The strategy he used to niche down and find his first clients- Why did he start a t-shirt business to learn Shopify- The moment he discovered a Kardashian was using his theme- His raw, unfiltered advice for anyone wanting to build their own software productShow Notes- Bricks Space Lab:https://brickspacelab.com- Follow Thomas's journey on Twitter: https://x.com/kimurathomas]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ea4f91c4-d10a-4c5d-8711-25de03902c71</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67690903/407145253_44100_2_d10a63a64b23d.mp3" length="53964381" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you're a developer, indie hacker, or SaaS builder, this is a must-watch. You'll learn:- The strategy he used to niche down and find his first clients- Why did he start a t-shirt business to learn Shopify- The moment he discovered a Kardashian was...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you're a developer, indie hacker, or SaaS builder, this is a must-watch. You'll learn:- The strategy he used to niche down and find his first clients- Why did he start a t-shirt business to learn Shopify- The moment he discovered a Kardashian was using his theme- His raw, unfiltered advice for anyone wanting to build their own software productShow Notes- Bricks Space Lab:https://brickspacelab.com- Follow Thomas's journey on Twitter: https://x.com/kimurathomas]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3373</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/54fef09b80d6213c0f1427df98227fbc.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Bringing PHP to Mobile &amp; Desktop: The Native PHP Story with Sean Rosenthal</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bringing-php-to-mobile-desktop-the-native-php-story-with-sean-rosenthal--67444900</link><description><![CDATA[We're joined by Sean Rosenthal, the co-founder of Native PHP. He shares his incredible journey from a career in sales to co-creating a framework that allows developers to build native desktop and mobile apps using the PHP and Laravel skills they already have. <br />Sean provides a candid look at the entrepreneurial grind, the technical challenges he and his partner Simon Hamp overcame, and what the future holds for PHP outside of the web.<br />Show Notes:<br />What You'll Learn:<ul><li>How personal drive and a problem-solving mindset are crucial for success in tech.</li><li>The real story behind what inspired Native PHP and how the project got started.</li><li>A deep dive into the technical solutions used to compile PHP for iOS and Android.</li><li>Sean's experiences working on complex projects for major organizations like Pfizer.</li><li>The importance of building a support infrastructure, not just a product.</li></ul><br /><br />Links Mentioned:<ul><li><a href="https://nativephp.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Native PHP Official Website</a></li><li><a href="https://x.com/ShaneDRosenthal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sean Rosenthal on X (Twitter)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LaravelOnline" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sean's YouTube Channel - Laravel Online</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/thenewboston" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The New Boston (YouTube Channel)</a></li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">904b0d66-d2b6-4e8c-b0b4-2da8275843e9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:00:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67444900/405931037_44100_2_920d030bb06d8.mp3" length="80859636" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're joined by Sean Rosenthal, the co-founder of Native PHP. He shares his incredible journey from a career in sales to co-creating a framework that allows developers to build native desktop and mobile apps using the PHP and Laravel skills they...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're joined by Sean Rosenthal, the co-founder of Native PHP. He shares his incredible journey from a career in sales to co-creating a framework that allows developers to build native desktop and mobile apps using the PHP and Laravel skills they already have. <br />Sean provides a candid look at the entrepreneurial grind, the technical challenges he and his partner Simon Hamp overcame, and what the future holds for PHP outside of the web.<br />Show Notes:<br />What You'll Learn:<ul><li>How personal drive and a problem-solving mindset are crucial for success in tech.</li><li>The real story behind what inspired Native PHP and how the project got started.</li><li>A deep dive into the technical solutions used to compile PHP for iOS and Android.</li><li>Sean's experiences working on complex projects for major organizations like Pfizer.</li><li>The importance of building a support infrastructure, not just a product.</li></ul><br /><br />Links Mentioned:<ul><li><a href="https://nativephp.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Native PHP Official Website</a></li><li><a href="https://x.com/ShaneDRosenthal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sean Rosenthal on X (Twitter)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LaravelOnline" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sean's YouTube Channel - Laravel Online</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/thenewboston" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The New Boston (YouTube Channel)</a></li></ul>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5054</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/704b6bd26f3456fc3bbb6cf07998c066.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Building Native Apps with PHP: The Story of Simon Hamp and Native PHP</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-native-apps-with-php-the-story-of-simon-hamp-and-native-php--67242463</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, I interviewed with Simon Hamp, a seasoned software engineer with 25 years of experience in PHP. <br />Simon shares his incredible journey from being a self-taught programmer in the days before YouTube and Stack Overflow to becoming the owner and maintainer of Native PHP and the founder of Laravel Dev.<br /><br />Show Notes:<br />Links<ul><li>Simon Hamp's Website: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fsimonhamp.me" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">simonhamp.me</a></li><li>Simon Hamp on X: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsimonhamp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@SimonHamp</a></li><li>NativePHP: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fnativephp.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">nativephp.com</a></li><li>Laravel Dev: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Flaradevs.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">laradevs.com</a></li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">009024d9-86f7-4d06-83bc-a082039c6471</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2025 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67242463/4f51316a_a917_4bfe_f2bf_4d58e60854b5.mp3" length="69008766" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, I interviewed with Simon Hamp, a seasoned software engineer with 25 years of experience in PHP. 
Simon shares his incredible journey from being a self-taught programmer in the days before YouTube and Stack Overflow to becoming the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, I interviewed with Simon Hamp, a seasoned software engineer with 25 years of experience in PHP. <br />Simon shares his incredible journey from being a self-taught programmer in the days before YouTube and Stack Overflow to becoming the owner and maintainer of Native PHP and the founder of Laravel Dev.<br /><br />Show Notes:<br />Links<ul><li>Simon Hamp's Website: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fsimonhamp.me" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">simonhamp.me</a></li><li>Simon Hamp on X: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsimonhamp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@SimonHamp</a></li><li>NativePHP: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fnativephp.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">nativephp.com</a></li><li>Laravel Dev: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Flaradevs.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">laradevs.com</a></li></ul>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4313</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bdcd0e688c246d5ad36bdba65c363898.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Building Global Tech Conferences (React Brussels, Paris &amp; Africa) Ayman Ben Amor</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-global-tech-conferences-react-brussels-paris-africa-ayman-ben-amor--66947106</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, we're joined by Ayman Ben Amor, a software developer and the visionary founder behind the BeJS (Belgian JavaScript) community. Ayman shares his incredible journey from a movie-loving kid who wanted to be a hacker to organizing some of Europe's and Africa's most prominent developer events, including React Brussels, React Paris, and the inaugural React Africa.He pulls back the curtain on the immense effort required to run a successful tech conference, detailing the 9-12 month planning cycle, the stress of sales and marketing, and the complex logistics of securing venues and speakers.Show Notes:BeJS Community: https://bejs.ioReact Brussels Conference: https://react.brusselsReact Paris Conference: https://react.paris/React Africa Conference: https://react-africa.comAyman on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Aymen_Ben_AmorBook Recommendation: "Personality Isn't Permanent" by Benjamin Hardy]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d01759b0-6197-45f5-b475-e424a1c88ba3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66947106/403736096_44100_2_39ac8adda8f16.mp3" length="59328469" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, we're joined by Ayman Ben Amor, a software developer and the visionary founder behind the BeJS (Belgian JavaScript) community. Ayman shares his incredible journey from a movie-loving kid who wanted to be a hacker to organizing some of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we're joined by Ayman Ben Amor, a software developer and the visionary founder behind the BeJS (Belgian JavaScript) community. Ayman shares his incredible journey from a movie-loving kid who wanted to be a hacker to organizing some of Europe's and Africa's most prominent developer events, including React Brussels, React Paris, and the inaugural React Africa.He pulls back the curtain on the immense effort required to run a successful tech conference, detailing the 9-12 month planning cycle, the stress of sales and marketing, and the complex logistics of securing venues and speakers.Show Notes:BeJS Community: https://bejs.ioReact Brussels Conference: https://react.brusselsReact Paris Conference: https://react.paris/React Africa Conference: https://react-africa.comAyman on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Aymen_Ben_AmorBook Recommendation: "Personality Isn't Permanent" by Benjamin Hardy]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3708</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a9164689c4d44f4d88d65ab103ec4b41.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Strapi Founder's Story (Pierre Burgy): Monetization of an Open Source Project</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-strapi-founder-s-story-pierre-burgy-monetization-of-an-open-source-project--66689121</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, I had Pierre Burgy, the co-founder and CEO of Strapi, the leading open-source headless CMS. Pierre shares his incredible nine-year journey, from starting a side project as a student to building a globally recognized company. He dives deep into the early challenges of fundraising for an open-source project (including being $30k in debt), the evolution of their business model, the power of community, and his vision for the future of content management with AI.Sponsor of this episode:SASS Insights: Get the metrics that matter for your Shopify app. Try it for free at https://saasinsights.com<br />how Notes: Pierre Burgy: Co-founder &amp; CEO of StrapiFind Pierre on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/pierreburgyFind Pierre on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierreburgy/Website: https://strapi.io/GitHub Repository: https://github.com/strapi/strapiJoin the Strapi AI Waitlist: https://strapi.io/aiStrapiConf: https://strapi.io/confThe GitLab Handbook: A comprehensive resource on how to run a remote-first, transparent company. https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0f8828b5-bc44-417d-b18c-c60eed8fc1b0</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66689121/402578335_44100_2_9a88ef032a6c2.mp3" length="56544025" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, I had Pierre Burgy, the co-founder and CEO of Strapi, the leading open-source headless CMS. Pierre shares his incredible nine-year journey, from starting a side project as a student to building a globally recognized company. He dives...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, I had Pierre Burgy, the co-founder and CEO of Strapi, the leading open-source headless CMS. Pierre shares his incredible nine-year journey, from starting a side project as a student to building a globally recognized company. He dives deep into the early challenges of fundraising for an open-source project (including being $30k in debt), the evolution of their business model, the power of community, and his vision for the future of content management with AI.Sponsor of this episode:SASS Insights: Get the metrics that matter for your Shopify app. Try it for free at https://saasinsights.com<br />how Notes: Pierre Burgy: Co-founder &amp; CEO of StrapiFind Pierre on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/pierreburgyFind Pierre on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierreburgy/Website: https://strapi.io/GitHub Repository: https://github.com/strapi/strapiJoin the Strapi AI Waitlist: https://strapi.io/aiStrapiConf: https://strapi.io/confThe GitLab Handbook: A comprehensive resource on how to run a remote-first, transparent company. https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3534</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/42c02ca960a178cffc6f21c6ea40340a.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The impact of vibe coding (AI) on the shipped products (Special)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-impact-of-vibe-coding-ai-on-the-shipped-products-special--66438472</link><description><![CDATA[In this special episode, we dive deep into the phenomenon of "vibe coding" - using AI assistants to write code through natural language prompts. With our today's guest, Mohamed Aboulaid (Backend Engineer at Spotify &amp; Community Catalyst behind GeeksBlaBla) for an honest discussion about AI-assisted development's current state and future.🔗 Show Notes:GeeksBlaBla Community: geeksblaba.comFollow Mohamed Aboulaid: https://x.com/laytoun]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">bf07ad23-c68f-4769-9539-42c924b7c7be</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66438472/401655095_44100_2_d416382d1251b.mp3" length="59131610" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this special episode, we dive deep into the phenomenon of "vibe coding" - using AI assistants to write code through natural language prompts. With our today's guest, Mohamed Aboulaid (Backend Engineer at Spotify &amp;amp; Community Catalyst behind...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this special episode, we dive deep into the phenomenon of "vibe coding" - using AI assistants to write code through natural language prompts. With our today's guest, Mohamed Aboulaid (Backend Engineer at Spotify &amp; Community Catalyst behind GeeksBlaBla) for an honest discussion about AI-assisted development's current state and future.🔗 Show Notes:GeeksBlaBla Community: geeksblaba.comFollow Mohamed Aboulaid: https://x.com/laytoun]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3696</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/71a9b3574bb10a341c5193af56eaf6fe.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Building the TanStack (Formerly React Query) with Tanner Linsley</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-the-tanstack-formerly-react-query-with-tanner-linsley--66422868</link><description><![CDATA[In this podcast episode, I sit down with Tanner Linsley, co-founder of Nozzle and the visionary behind TanStack (formerly React Query). With over a decade of experience in software development and open source, Tanner shares his incredible journey, from his early days as an aspiring audio engineer to becoming a leading figure in the frontend community.<br />Join us as Tanner gives the back story of TanStack, including upcoming features and new libraries, and offers valuable advice for aspiring open source contributors.<br />🔗 Show Notes:<br />TanStack: https://tanstack.comTwitter: https://x.com/tannerlinsleyNozzle: https://nozzle.io (Tanner's SEO tracking company)Remix: https://remix.run (acquired by Shopify)Astro: https://astro.buildGatsby: https://gatsbyjs.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9f97d44f-b685-45b6-97f7-16c1434cf907</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66422868/401661290_44100_2_dcf300bc658d7.mp3" length="64298421" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this podcast episode, I sit down with Tanner Linsley, co-founder of Nozzle and the visionary behind TanStack (formerly React Query). With over a decade of experience in software development and open source, Tanner shares his incredible journey,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this podcast episode, I sit down with Tanner Linsley, co-founder of Nozzle and the visionary behind TanStack (formerly React Query). With over a decade of experience in software development and open source, Tanner shares his incredible journey, from his early days as an aspiring audio engineer to becoming a leading figure in the frontend community.<br />Join us as Tanner gives the back story of TanStack, including upcoming features and new libraries, and offers valuable advice for aspiring open source contributors.<br />🔗 Show Notes:<br />TanStack: https://tanstack.comTwitter: https://x.com/tannerlinsleyNozzle: https://nozzle.io (Tanner's SEO tracking company)Remix: https://remix.run (acquired by Shopify)Astro: https://astro.buildGatsby: https://gatsbyjs.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4019</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a34ffb9d67187c0b3b04b64fda833000.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Building Shopify Apps and SaaS Insights with Benjamin Ayles</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-shopify-apps-and-saas-insights-with-benjamin-ayles--66299363</link><description><![CDATA[Key topics covered:<br />- Breaking into Shopify app development during the pandemic- The reality of vibe coding and AI-assisted development- Building scalable applications vs. quick MVPs- Navigating Shopify's evolving app store requirements- Practical insights on app store optimization and keyword trackingShow Notes:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminayles- The Courage To Be Disliked: https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Be-Disliked-yourself-happiness/dp/1760630721- The Lean Startup: https://theleanstartup.com- The SaaS Playbock: https://www.amazon.es/SaaS-Playbook-Multimillion-Dollar-Startup-Without/dp/B0C87KHT1L- Vibe Coding at YC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IACHfKmZMr8<br />Try it free today at saasinsights.com (Sponsored)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">15a228ee-7301-4833-b301-9eb3113e31b4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66299363/401074570_44100_2_44837d5216659.mp3" length="69083362" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Key topics covered:
- Breaking into Shopify app development during the pandemic- The reality of vibe coding and AI-assisted development- Building scalable applications vs. quick MVPs- Navigating Shopify's evolving app store requirements- Practical...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Key topics covered:<br />- Breaking into Shopify app development during the pandemic- The reality of vibe coding and AI-assisted development- Building scalable applications vs. quick MVPs- Navigating Shopify's evolving app store requirements- Practical insights on app store optimization and keyword trackingShow Notes:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminayles- The Courage To Be Disliked: https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Be-Disliked-yourself-happiness/dp/1760630721- The Lean Startup: https://theleanstartup.com- The SaaS Playbock: https://www.amazon.es/SaaS-Playbook-Multimillion-Dollar-Startup-Without/dp/B0C87KHT1L- Vibe Coding at YC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IACHfKmZMr8<br />Try it free today at saasinsights.com (Sponsored)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4318</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9af8b1a72c08c0f81db0f16c63605074.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Building Great Products As A Dev with Anne Thomas</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-great-products-as-a-dev-with-anne-thomas--66090149</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, I had the pleasure of having Anne Thomas, co-founder of Design Packs (a Shopify App), discuss his story getting into building a Shopify app, working with a Shopify theme development agency, and doing a Shopify store performance audit and other things that you should check out in this episode.<br />Show Notes:- The Manager's Path (https://www.amazon.com/Managers-Path-Leaders-Navigating-Growth/dp/1491973897)- Missive Email App: https://missiveapp.com/- CodeDrops CSS Animation: https://tympanus.net/codrops/- Anne Thomas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annethomas8/- Design Packs: https://design-packs.com/pages/aboutThe - Unofficial Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fZyUfHLOnZathTk0bfz2Y- Syntax.fm podcast: https://syntax.fm]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">208dbbdc-e854-4ac7-8be3-3db851e13994</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 18:38:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66090149/400284429_44100_2_f7c99a4fe3c3e.mp3" length="54725902" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, I had the pleasure of having Anne Thomas, co-founder of Design Packs (a Shopify App), discuss his story getting into building a Shopify app, working with a Shopify theme development agency, and doing a Shopify store performance audit...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, I had the pleasure of having Anne Thomas, co-founder of Design Packs (a Shopify App), discuss his story getting into building a Shopify app, working with a Shopify theme development agency, and doing a Shopify store performance audit and other things that you should check out in this episode.<br />Show Notes:- The Manager's Path (https://www.amazon.com/Managers-Path-Leaders-Navigating-Growth/dp/1491973897)- Missive Email App: https://missiveapp.com/- CodeDrops CSS Animation: https://tympanus.net/codrops/- Anne Thomas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annethomas8/- Design Packs: https://design-packs.com/pages/aboutThe - Unofficial Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fZyUfHLOnZathTk0bfz2Y- Syntax.fm podcast: https://syntax.fm]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3421</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e48a7a5ca5377fb45dc9a86510cf9a9f.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Building a Successful Web Dev Career (and Podcast) with West Boss</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-a-successful-web-dev-career-and-podcast-with-west-boss--65747072</link><description><![CDATA[We're thrilled to welcome the renowned Wes Bos! Known for his incredibly popular online courses and as the co-host of the Syntax FM podcast alongside Scott Tolinski (who joined us previously!), Wes shares his fascinating journey into the world of web development. From tinkering with websites as a kid and customizing MySpace profiles to becoming a full-time freelance developer and eventually a leading voice in JavaScript education, Wes offers a candid look at his evolution.<br />Wes dives into pivotal moments in his career, including how a specific blog post series on Sublime Text unexpectedly took off, leading him to write a book and discover his talent for teaching. He also shares the origin story of the massively successful JavaScript 30 challenge, born from recognizing the need for practical, hands-on coding exercises, which has now helped over half a million people learn JavaScript. We also touch upon the beginnings of the Syntax FM podcast and Wes's insightful perspective on the role of AI in the future of web development – emphasizing the need for developers to adapt and leverage new tools.<br />Whether you're an aspiring developer, a seasoned coder, or just curious about the world of online content creation and tech education, this conversation with Wes Bos is packed with valuable insights, inspiring stories, and practical advice. Don't miss his take on building momentum through "small wins" and why continuous learning is key in our fast-paced industry.<br /><br /><br />Show Notes:<br />Wes Bos Website: https://wesbos.com/Syntax FM Podcast: https://syntax.fm/Wes Bos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wesbosWes Bos Courses: https://wesbos.com/coursesJavaScript 30: https://javascript30.com/Beginner JavaScript Course: https://beginnerjavascript.com/Sublime Text: https://www.sublimetext.com/Riverside.fm (Mentioned as built by a student): https://riverside.fm/Canada Learning Code (Formerly Ladies Learning Code): https://www.canadalearningcode.ca/]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">936b175d-cc17-4f68-88a5-1c9bef4fd3da</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65747072/399122141_44100_2_56a8ab69bc594.mp3" length="57969410" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're thrilled to welcome the renowned Wes Bos! Known for his incredibly popular online courses and as the co-host of the Syntax FM podcast alongside Scott Tolinski (who joined us previously!), Wes shares his fascinating journey into the world of web...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're thrilled to welcome the renowned Wes Bos! Known for his incredibly popular online courses and as the co-host of the Syntax FM podcast alongside Scott Tolinski (who joined us previously!), Wes shares his fascinating journey into the world of web development. From tinkering with websites as a kid and customizing MySpace profiles to becoming a full-time freelance developer and eventually a leading voice in JavaScript education, Wes offers a candid look at his evolution.<br />Wes dives into pivotal moments in his career, including how a specific blog post series on Sublime Text unexpectedly took off, leading him to write a book and discover his talent for teaching. He also shares the origin story of the massively successful JavaScript 30 challenge, born from recognizing the need for practical, hands-on coding exercises, which has now helped over half a million people learn JavaScript. We also touch upon the beginnings of the Syntax FM podcast and Wes's insightful perspective on the role of AI in the future of web development – emphasizing the need for developers to adapt and leverage new tools.<br />Whether you're an aspiring developer, a seasoned coder, or just curious about the world of online content creation and tech education, this conversation with Wes Bos is packed with valuable insights, inspiring stories, and practical advice. Don't miss his take on building momentum through "small wins" and why continuous learning is key in our fast-paced industry.<br /><br /><br />Show Notes:<br />Wes Bos Website: https://wesbos.com/Syntax FM Podcast: https://syntax.fm/Wes Bos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wesbosWes Bos Courses: https://wesbos.com/coursesJavaScript 30: https://javascript30.com/Beginner JavaScript Course: https://beginnerjavascript.com/Sublime Text: https://www.sublimetext.com/Riverside.fm (Mentioned as built by a student): https://riverside.fm/Canada Learning Code (Formerly Ladies Learning Code): https://www.canadalearningcode.ca/]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3623</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/598b9a3c6999a0bf54122af6d66c31e9.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with Ilyas: Cloud Architect, Owning A Coffee Shop, Selling Online Workshops, etc.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-ilyas-cloud-architect-owning-a-coffee-shop-selling-online-workshops-etc--65381785</link><description><![CDATA[What happens when a software engineer also opens a coffee shop? This week, I (Ilias) talked to Ilyas (Same name, haha), who shared his unconventional career story, which was filled with unexpected turns and valuable lessons. Discover his insights on navigating the tech world, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and how to forge your own path to success<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4cb5152a-6bf6-4bc8-989d-5a85722263b9</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65381785/397894561_44100_2_253a0741179c.mp3" length="69747773" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What happens when a software engineer also opens a coffee shop? This week, I (Ilias) talked to Ilyas (Same name, haha), who shared his unconventional career story, which was filled with unexpected turns and valuable lessons. Discover his insights on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What happens when a software engineer also opens a coffee shop? This week, I (Ilias) talked to Ilyas (Same name, haha), who shared his unconventional career story, which was filled with unexpected turns and valuable lessons. Discover his insights on navigating the tech world, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and how to forge your own path to success<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4360</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/196a3f2cea5567028404a23962678bbb.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Balancing Business, Code, and Family: Interview with Matthew Sadomsky</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/balancing-business-code-and-family-interview-with-matthew-sadomsky--65204868</link><description><![CDATA[In this Yalla Let's Code Podcast episode, I sit down with Matthew Sadomsky, VP of Product Strategy at Lightworks, the company behind the popular Shopify apps Mechanic and Locksmith. <br />Matt shares his unique journey, from his early days of building websites to navigating the dot-com bubble, to his current role shaping the future of e-commerce.<br />Key points:<br />- How Matt's dual background in business and computer science gives him a competitive edge.<br />- The importance of side hustles in career development and building connections.- Matt's experience building a tech team from the ground up for a cannabis company, and choosing Shopify as their e-commerce platform.<br />- The secret to building successful Shopify apps that adapt and evolve.<br />- Insights on leveraging AI in software engineering and staying ahead of the curve.<br />- Tips and resources for aspiring Shopify developers.- Whether you're a software engineer, aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about the world of e-commerce, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration. <br />Join us for a deep dive into the world of Shopify app development and the lessons learned along the way!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8154f1ef-d873-4d5b-844f-f8584fa9976b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 01:59:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65204868/397435466_44100_2_1da24a06906d.mp3" length="57327698" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this Yalla Let's Code Podcast episode, I sit down with Matthew Sadomsky, VP of Product Strategy at Lightworks, the company behind the popular Shopify apps Mechanic and Locksmith. 
Matt shares his unique journey, from his early days of building...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this Yalla Let's Code Podcast episode, I sit down with Matthew Sadomsky, VP of Product Strategy at Lightworks, the company behind the popular Shopify apps Mechanic and Locksmith. <br />Matt shares his unique journey, from his early days of building websites to navigating the dot-com bubble, to his current role shaping the future of e-commerce.<br />Key points:<br />- How Matt's dual background in business and computer science gives him a competitive edge.<br />- The importance of side hustles in career development and building connections.- Matt's experience building a tech team from the ground up for a cannabis company, and choosing Shopify as their e-commerce platform.<br />- The secret to building successful Shopify apps that adapt and evolve.<br />- Insights on leveraging AI in software engineering and staying ahead of the curve.<br />- Tips and resources for aspiring Shopify developers.- Whether you're a software engineer, aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about the world of e-commerce, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration. <br />Join us for a deep dive into the world of Shopify app development and the lessons learned along the way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3583</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ebb3aad1dcab3d3cdd2d22b1a24c5746.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Morocco tech entrepreneurship in the public sector | Interview with Tarik Fadli</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/morocco-tech-entrepreneurship-in-the-public-sector-interview-with-tarik-fadli--64901468</link><description><![CDATA[Join Ilias Haddad on Yalla Let's Code as he interviews Tariq Fadli, co-founder of Wraqi ma and Algo Consulting Group. Discover Tariq's journey from early coding days to leading Morocco's digital transformation.<br /> Learn about software development, entrepreneurship, and the business side of tech. Perfect for developers and tech enthusiasts<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5bcba6b0-7f1e-4fef-a6c2-de5baf05b9d4</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 15:06:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64901468/396603496_44100_2_f5541e38e6435.mp3" length="55711032" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join Ilias Haddad on Yalla Let's Code as he interviews Tariq Fadli, co-founder of Wraqi ma and Algo Consulting Group. Discover Tariq's journey from early coding days to leading Morocco's digital transformation.
 Learn about software development,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Ilias Haddad on Yalla Let's Code as he interviews Tariq Fadli, co-founder of Wraqi ma and Algo Consulting Group. Discover Tariq's journey from early coding days to leading Morocco's digital transformation.<br /> Learn about software development, entrepreneurship, and the business side of tech. Perfect for developers and tech enthusiasts<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3482</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f9136f81eb9c2b4041e9c79a095b286.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Remote working in Morocco, Author of Make It Legal eBook and working at Automatic | Interview with Ahmed El Ezzabi</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/remote-working-in-morocco-author-of-make-it-legal-ebook-and-working-at-automatic-interview-with-ahmed-el-ezzabi--63762722</link><description><![CDATA[Ahmed El Ezzabi, a software engineer at WooCommerce, shares his journey into web development and becoming a software engineer. He discusses the challenges of not having a computer science degree and the limitations it can impose in the job market.   Ahmed also talks about his experience working at Automatic, the company behind WordPress, and the transition to working on the WooCommerce payments team. He shares his side project, Remote.ma, a website and blog that focuses on remote work and legal issues for Moroccan remote workers. Ahmed started Remote.ma to share information about the legal aspects of remote work in Morocco. The blog expanded to cover productivity tips and coffee shop recommendations.   Ahmed also wrote an ebook called Make It Legal to provide a comprehensive guide to making remote work legal in Morocco.   Ahmed also offers personalized consultation services for individuals with specific legal questions.    Show Notes Links:  - <a href="https://Remote.ma" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Remote.ma</a> - <a href="https://makeitlegal.ma/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Make it legal ebook</a>  - <a href="https://makeitlegal.ma/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Consultation</a> -<a href="http://Remote.ma/investing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Remote.ma Investing tips</a> - <a href="https://cursor.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cursor.ai</a> - <a href="https://elazzabi.com/contact/)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ahmed Contact Page</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9f45610a-c491-4fbc-bcdd-725cc81863da</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63762722/390864851_44100_2_5d051f3d3fb45.mp3" length="53779643" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ahmed El Ezzabi, a software engineer at WooCommerce, shares his journey into web development and becoming a software engineer. He discusses the challenges of not having a computer science degree and the limitations it can impose in the job market....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ahmed El Ezzabi, a software engineer at WooCommerce, shares his journey into web development and becoming a software engineer. He discusses the challenges of not having a computer science degree and the limitations it can impose in the job market.   Ahmed also talks about his experience working at Automatic, the company behind WordPress, and the transition to working on the WooCommerce payments team. He shares his side project, Remote.ma, a website and blog that focuses on remote work and legal issues for Moroccan remote workers. Ahmed started Remote.ma to share information about the legal aspects of remote work in Morocco. The blog expanded to cover productivity tips and coffee shop recommendations.   Ahmed also wrote an ebook called Make It Legal to provide a comprehensive guide to making remote work legal in Morocco.   Ahmed also offers personalized consultation services for individuals with specific legal questions.    Show Notes Links:  - <a href="https://Remote.ma" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Remote.ma</a> - <a href="https://makeitlegal.ma/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Make it legal ebook</a>  - <a href="https://makeitlegal.ma/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Consultation</a> -<a href="http://Remote.ma/investing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Remote.ma Investing tips</a> - <a href="https://cursor.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cursor.ai</a> - <a href="https://elazzabi.com/contact/)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ahmed Contact Page</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3362</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/734abfa07c42cc073cb848147cffed6e.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Managing a Shopify Agency during the Pandemic, hosting the Lady Bug podcast and many more | Interview with Kelly Vaughn</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/managing-a-shopify-agency-during-the-pandemic-hosting-the-lady-bug-podcast-and-many-more-interview-with-kelly-vaughn--63762743</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Kelly Vaughn, founder of the Taproom agency and director of engineering at Spot AI, shares her journey as a web developer and entrepreneur.  <br /> She discusses how she started freelancing at a young age and eventually transitioned into running her own agency.  Kelly also talks about her experience working with Shopify and the changes she has witnessed in the platform over the years.  <br /> She shares insights on the challenges faced by e-commerce businesses during the pandemic and the impact on the tech industry. <br />  Additionally, Kelly discusses her book 'Start Freelancing Today' and her Twitch livestream with the Shopify dev team. Kelly Vaughn is the co-founder of The Taproom Agency, a Shopify Plus agency, and the co-host of the Ladybug Podcast.  She also offers online courses and runs a newsletter called The Modern Leader. In the podcast, Kelly discusses her journey as an entrepreneur, the challenges she faced, and the lessons she learned.  <br /> She also talks about the Ladybug Podcast and the topics they cover, as well as her online course on management fundamentals for tech leaders.  <br /> Kelly shares insights on imposter syndrome and provides tips on how to overcome it. She concludes by mentioning her newsletter and other resources for aspiring entrepreneurs. <br /> Show Notes: - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Start-Freelancing-Today-Kelly-Vaughn-ebook/dp/B08BY3LSS4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Start Freelancing Today Kindle Edition </a> - <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/shopifydevs/videos" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">{{ Kelly | plus: Kelly }}  Live</a> - LadyBug Podcast - <a href="https://mailchimp.com/andco/resources/freelance-success-story/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MailChimp Success Story about Kelly</a>  - <a href="https://modernleader.is/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Modern Leader Newsletter </a> -<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyvaughn/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Kelly’s LinkedIn</a>  -<a href="https://x.com/kvlly" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Kelly’s X account </a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6ddbbef0-97bd-47d2-b263-c09aa251e6b4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63762743/389385355_44100_2_61da5755b2ecc.mp3" length="43892818" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Kelly Vaughn, founder of the Taproom agency and director of engineering at Spot AI, shares her journey as a web developer and entrepreneur.  
 She discusses how she started freelancing at a young age and eventually transitioned into...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Kelly Vaughn, founder of the Taproom agency and director of engineering at Spot AI, shares her journey as a web developer and entrepreneur.  <br /> She discusses how she started freelancing at a young age and eventually transitioned into running her own agency.  Kelly also talks about her experience working with Shopify and the changes she has witnessed in the platform over the years.  <br /> She shares insights on the challenges faced by e-commerce businesses during the pandemic and the impact on the tech industry. <br />  Additionally, Kelly discusses her book 'Start Freelancing Today' and her Twitch livestream with the Shopify dev team. Kelly Vaughn is the co-founder of The Taproom Agency, a Shopify Plus agency, and the co-host of the Ladybug Podcast.  She also offers online courses and runs a newsletter called The Modern Leader. In the podcast, Kelly discusses her journey as an entrepreneur, the challenges she faced, and the lessons she learned.  <br /> She also talks about the Ladybug Podcast and the topics they cover, as well as her online course on management fundamentals for tech leaders.  <br /> Kelly shares insights on imposter syndrome and provides tips on how to overcome it. She concludes by mentioning her newsletter and other resources for aspiring entrepreneurs. <br /> Show Notes: - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Start-Freelancing-Today-Kelly-Vaughn-ebook/dp/B08BY3LSS4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Start Freelancing Today Kindle Edition </a> - <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/shopifydevs/videos" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">{{ Kelly | plus: Kelly }}  Live</a> - LadyBug Podcast - <a href="https://mailchimp.com/andco/resources/freelance-success-story/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MailChimp Success Story about Kelly</a>  - <a href="https://modernleader.is/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Modern Leader Newsletter </a> -<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyvaughn/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Kelly’s LinkedIn</a>  -<a href="https://x.com/kvlly" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Kelly’s X account </a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2744</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/49888e6d382a8f2baf0b122c0ec6fba5.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The story behind Roadmap.sh and it's acquisition | Interview with Kamran Ahmed</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-behind-roadmap-sh-and-it-s-acquisition-interview-with-kamran-ahmed--63762724</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Ilias Haddad interviews Kamran, the founder of Roadmap.sh, a platform that provides career roadmaps for software engineers. Kamran shares his journey in web development, from starting as a self-taught developer to working in various companies and eventually creating Roadmap.sh   Show Notes:  - IndieHackers Podcast (https://www.indiehackers.com/podcast) - How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big(https://www.amazon.com/How-Fail-Almost-Everything-Still/dp/0241003709) - Masters of scale (https://mastersofscale.com/) - Roadmap Discord (https://discord.com/invite/cJpEt5Qbwa) - The roadmap(https://www.youtube.com/@roadmapsh) - Hacker News (https://news.ycombinator.com/news) - Reddit (/r/Entrepreneurship ) - Karman Ahmed X (https://x.com/kamrify)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">46383311-f2fd-4eec-86bb-2817b520f96f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63762724/389388658_44100_2_9af485c3550f8.mp3" length="57400005" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Ilias Haddad interviews Kamran, the founder of Roadmap.sh, a platform that provides career roadmaps for software engineers. Kamran shares his journey in web development, from starting as a self-taught developer to working in various...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Ilias Haddad interviews Kamran, the founder of Roadmap.sh, a platform that provides career roadmaps for software engineers. Kamran shares his journey in web development, from starting as a self-taught developer to working in various companies and eventually creating Roadmap.sh   Show Notes:  - IndieHackers Podcast (https://www.indiehackers.com/podcast) - How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big(https://www.amazon.com/How-Fail-Almost-Everything-Still/dp/0241003709) - Masters of scale (https://mastersofscale.com/) - Roadmap Discord (https://discord.com/invite/cJpEt5Qbwa) - The roadmap(https://www.youtube.com/@roadmapsh) - Hacker News (https://news.ycombinator.com/news) - Reddit (/r/Entrepreneurship ) - Karman Ahmed X (https://x.com/kamrify)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3588</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/038f1bdcb21ea1a0e3a0d53d23636b8d.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>From a WordPress Freelancer to Building Shopify Apps | Interview with Reda Boubkraoui</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-a-wordpress-freelancer-to-building-shopify-apps-interview-with-reda-boubkraoui--63762745</link><description><![CDATA[Reda is a 25-year-old Moroccan software engineer. Got his degree in computer science but switched to web development in high school. Started doing freelance work before switching to Shopify development. <br /> Our first Shopify app that made a success is a Shopify app that is been in two days. After two or three months the app starts making 1k. 1k per month. We focus on solving other people's problems. -- Reda <br /> The main lessons I learned is to be patient and like just to keep testing and see what will work for you. Start small, start with one application, and see if how will goes. -- Reda <br /> Show Notes:  <br /><ul><li><a href="https://x.com/blanklob" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blanklob Discord Server</a></li><li><a href="https://shopify.dev/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shopify Developer Documentation</a></li><li><a href="https://faridmovsumov.medium.com/how-to-set-up-google-analytics-in-the-right-way-for-a-shopify-app-f1424ac9940e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Add Google Analytics</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.es/Unsexy-Business-entrepreneurs-businesses-extraordinary/dp/0857197134" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Unsexy Business: How 12 Entrepreneurs in Ordinary Businesses Achieved Extraordinary Success Book</a></li><li><a href="https://x.com/reda_boubkraoui" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@reda_boubkraoui</a></li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">401ecb13-9ea4-42dd-9d7c-0924d2a289a7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63762745/389092937_44100_2_3ad94e3390b48.mp3" length="45213987" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reda is a 25-year-old Moroccan software engineer. Got his degree in computer science but switched to web development in high school. Started doing freelance work before switching to Shopify development. 
 Our first Shopify app that made a success is a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reda is a 25-year-old Moroccan software engineer. Got his degree in computer science but switched to web development in high school. Started doing freelance work before switching to Shopify development. <br /> Our first Shopify app that made a success is a Shopify app that is been in two days. After two or three months the app starts making 1k. 1k per month. We focus on solving other people's problems. -- Reda <br /> The main lessons I learned is to be patient and like just to keep testing and see what will work for you. Start small, start with one application, and see if how will goes. -- Reda <br /> Show Notes:  <br /><ul><li><a href="https://x.com/blanklob" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blanklob Discord Server</a></li><li><a href="https://shopify.dev/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shopify Developer Documentation</a></li><li><a href="https://faridmovsumov.medium.com/how-to-set-up-google-analytics-in-the-right-way-for-a-shopify-app-f1424ac9940e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Add Google Analytics</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.es/Unsexy-Business-entrepreneurs-businesses-extraordinary/dp/0857197134" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Unsexy Business: How 12 Entrepreneurs in Ordinary Businesses Achieved Extraordinary Success Book</a></li><li><a href="https://x.com/reda_boubkraoui" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@reda_boubkraoui</a></li></ul>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2826</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8eabb958a973d5bc7fe615a8866a8674.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>From working in an investment bank to running an award-winning Shopify apps | Interview with Björn Forsberg</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-working-in-an-investment-bank-to-running-an-award-winning-shopify-apps-interview-with-bjorn-forsberg--63762726</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Bjorn Forsberg shares his journey as a Shopify app developer. He discusses how he got started in web development, his experience working with Shopify apps, and the evolution of the Shopify developer community.    Bjorn also talks about the different apps he has built, including Orderly Print, Printer Pro, Order Printer Emaler, and Digital Downloads Pro.    He shares insights on pricing strategies, the challenges of upgrading legacy code, and the benefits of using Cloudflare's R2 service.   He emphasizes the need to build a successful business rather than just an app <br /><br /> Show Notes: <br /><ul><li><a href="https://get.orderprinterpro.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Order Printer Pro</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.forsbergplustwo.com/products/order-printer-templates" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Order Printer Templates</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.forsbergplustwo.com/products/orderlyemails" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">OrderlyEmail</a></li><li><a href="https://get.orderlyprint.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Orderly Print</a></li><li><a href="https://get.digitaldownloadsapp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Digital Downloads Pro</a> </li><li><a href="https://polaris.shopify.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shopify Polaris</a> </li><li><a href="https://basecamp.com/gettingreal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Getting Real Book</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Make-Me-Think-Usability/dp/0321344758" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Don’t make me think</a> </li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">eb92f7e2-f881-4670-864d-2d7395590025</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63762726/388677611_44100_2_d650bf9926c4d.mp3" length="59524492" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Bjorn Forsberg shares his journey as a Shopify app developer. He discusses how he got started in web development, his experience working with Shopify apps, and the evolution of the Shopify developer community.    Bjorn also talks...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Bjorn Forsberg shares his journey as a Shopify app developer. He discusses how he got started in web development, his experience working with Shopify apps, and the evolution of the Shopify developer community.    Bjorn also talks about the different apps he has built, including Orderly Print, Printer Pro, Order Printer Emaler, and Digital Downloads Pro.    He shares insights on pricing strategies, the challenges of upgrading legacy code, and the benefits of using Cloudflare's R2 service.   He emphasizes the need to build a successful business rather than just an app <br /><br /> Show Notes: <br /><ul><li><a href="https://get.orderprinterpro.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Order Printer Pro</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.forsbergplustwo.com/products/order-printer-templates" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Order Printer Templates</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.forsbergplustwo.com/products/orderlyemails" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">OrderlyEmail</a></li><li><a href="https://get.orderlyprint.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Orderly Print</a></li><li><a href="https://get.digitaldownloadsapp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Digital Downloads Pro</a> </li><li><a href="https://polaris.shopify.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shopify Polaris</a> </li><li><a href="https://basecamp.com/gettingreal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Getting Real Book</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Make-Me-Think-Usability/dp/0321344758" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Don’t make me think</a> </li></ul>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3721</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/acd405ee01b289d99804646197984fcb.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Navigating Toxic Work Environments and Tech Entrepreneurship | Interview with Tejas Kumar</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigating-toxic-work-environments-and-tech-entrepreneurship-interview-with-tejas-kumar--63762732</link><description><![CDATA[In this Yalla Let's Code podcast episode, Ilias Haddad interviews Tejas Kumar shares his journey from early web development experiences to navigating toxic work environments, transitioning into public speaking, and his current role in developer relations.  <br /> He discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship in Germany, his experiences with angel investing, and the process of writing his book, 'Fluent React'. Tejas emphasizes the importance of personal growth, health, and hard work in achieving success. <br /><br /> Takeaways <br /> - Tejas started coding at a young age due to health challenges. He won a national website contest in Qatar, which kickstarted his career. - Tejas faced significant challenges in toxic work environments but used them as motivation. - He emphasizes the importance of mental health and self-care in the tech industry. - Tejas believes in the value of hard work in achieving pleasure and success. - He shares insights on the difficulties of entrepreneurship in Germany. - Tejas discusses the risks and rewards of angel investing. - He wrote 'Fluent React' to explain the inner workings of React. - Tejas values personal growth and health over financial gain. - He encourages others to focus on skills and knowledge rather than just motivational speaking. <br /> Show Notes: <br /><a href="https://ti.to/bejs/react-africa/discount/yallaletscode" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">React Africa on 29.11.24 - Casablanca, Morocco &amp; Online</a><a href="https://backstage.spotify.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify Backstage (Managing Microservices) </a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Good-Energy-Surprising-Connection-Metabolism/dp/0593712641" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dopamine-Nation-Finding-Balance-Indulgence/dp/152474672X" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Cynics-Surprising-Science-Goodness/dp/B0CS3S3WX9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HRFQZ9HUEH59&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.l1NPGBeDG2qQrdMot7IMa-a93WC5pAC5eRwg09Czwd1M_TzSyxjAV6IgKUAyVelSICdCgQolDllR2l_QxWQ9QEHK84vAiCuGjmFoznGy2ur75jInU09BqA_m5UayktdDxIbz6_2Oe3GsNp3iQ6W-aX9ZVpWarEDUWP15Py04hUekgfuBwVjiI2LS68qLyWIXlC0AvVVzGlJDKOlZwZOTP1zRmx30zZrTRR-th1Z_87Y.CbCcQMn1ire6bjyIdNf4ql5IiCC4BvrZj-7NaIR1YBM&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=hope+for&amp;qid=1727789727&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=hope+for+,stripbooks-intl-ship,187&amp;sr=1-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Solve-for-Happy-Mo-Gawdat-audiobook/dp/B01MZBNK5K/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NYZJ6S5XZ5B&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lWPyAMTVGifj6bftFFDmCwrDZ8M88yvwVIDgnaE9sOgQzQlyWo2sQobTGdHvQawS.F_k15FXZAJUizMDbNg9Pd0Qb8hoJgFs-9cnzB3yNrjU&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=solve+for+happy&amp;qid=1727789752&amp;s=audible&amp;sprefix=solve+for+happy,audible,190&amp;sr=1-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Solve for Happy: Engineer Your Path to Joy</a><a href="https://tej.as/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tejas Personal Website</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/180d7lxX5P8UJ7tUcTTqaV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tejas Podcast</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fluent-React-Performant-Intuitive-Applications/dp/1098138716" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fluent React Book</a><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6de34ad6-24a2-4dc9-8c3c-7f65de175d09</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63762732/387838337_44100_2_2845516a83f57.mp3" length="52959607" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this Yalla Let's Code podcast episode, Ilias Haddad interviews Tejas Kumar shares his journey from early web development experiences to navigating toxic work environments, transitioning into public speaking, and his current role in developer...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this Yalla Let's Code podcast episode, Ilias Haddad interviews Tejas Kumar shares his journey from early web development experiences to navigating toxic work environments, transitioning into public speaking, and his current role in developer relations.  <br /> He discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship in Germany, his experiences with angel investing, and the process of writing his book, 'Fluent React'. Tejas emphasizes the importance of personal growth, health, and hard work in achieving success. <br /><br /> Takeaways <br /> - Tejas started coding at a young age due to health challenges. He won a national website contest in Qatar, which kickstarted his career. - Tejas faced significant challenges in toxic work environments but used them as motivation. - He emphasizes the importance of mental health and self-care in the tech industry. - Tejas believes in the value of hard work in achieving pleasure and success. - He shares insights on the difficulties of entrepreneurship in Germany. - Tejas discusses the risks and rewards of angel investing. - He wrote 'Fluent React' to explain the inner workings of React. - Tejas values personal growth and health over financial gain. - He encourages others to focus on skills and knowledge rather than just motivational speaking. <br /> Show Notes: <br /><a href="https://ti.to/bejs/react-africa/discount/yallaletscode" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">React Africa on 29.11.24 - Casablanca, Morocco &amp; Online</a><a href="https://backstage.spotify.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify Backstage (Managing Microservices) </a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Good-Energy-Surprising-Connection-Metabolism/dp/0593712641" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dopamine-Nation-Finding-Balance-Indulgence/dp/152474672X" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Cynics-Surprising-Science-Goodness/dp/B0CS3S3WX9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HRFQZ9HUEH59&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.l1NPGBeDG2qQrdMot7IMa-a93WC5pAC5eRwg09Czwd1M_TzSyxjAV6IgKUAyVelSICdCgQolDllR2l_QxWQ9QEHK84vAiCuGjmFoznGy2ur75jInU09BqA_m5UayktdDxIbz6_2Oe3GsNp3iQ6W-aX9ZVpWarEDUWP15Py04hUekgfuBwVjiI2LS68qLyWIXlC0AvVVzGlJDKOlZwZOTP1zRmx30zZrTRR-th1Z_87Y.CbCcQMn1ire6bjyIdNf4ql5IiCC4BvrZj-7NaIR1YBM&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=hope+for&amp;qid=1727789727&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=hope+for+,stripbooks-intl-ship,187&amp;sr=1-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Solve-for-Happy-Mo-Gawdat-audiobook/dp/B01MZBNK5K/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NYZJ6S5XZ5B&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lWPyAMTVGifj6bftFFDmCwrDZ8M88yvwVIDgnaE9sOgQzQlyWo2sQobTGdHvQawS.F_k15FXZAJUizMDbNg9Pd0Qb8hoJgFs-9cnzB3yNrjU&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=solve+for+happy&amp;qid=1727789752&amp;s=audible&amp;sprefix=solve+for+happy,audible,190&amp;sr=1-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Solve for Happy: Engineer Your Path to Joy</a><a href="https://tej.as/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tejas Personal Website</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/180d7lxX5P8UJ7tUcTTqaV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tejas Podcast</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fluent-React-Performant-Intuitive-Applications/dp/1098138716" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fluent React Book</a><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3310</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/db8f377cce14575f0aa9b750801b9de7.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Embracing the Long-Term Investment of SaaS and Micro-SaaS, Interview with Ayoub Moustaid</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/embracing-the-long-term-investment-of-saas-and-micro-saas-interview-with-ayoub-moustaid--63762734</link><description><![CDATA[Ayoub Moustaid, a serial digital entrepreneur, shares his web development and entrepreneurship journey. He started his career as a software engineer and did freelance work.  <br /> He later started his own company and launched his first SaaS product, which failed due to poor execution and lack of market research. He then pivoted to FastDoc, a document generation tool, which gained popularity but struggled with profitability.  <br /> Ayoub learned valuable lessons from these experiences and continued to launch multiple products, including Securify, a Shopify app for blocking unwanted access.  <br /> Securify was eventually acquired. Ayoub Moustaid shares his journey as a tech entrepreneur, discussing his experiences with building and selling SaaS products. <br /> He also touches on the digital nomad lifestyle and the need to set realistic expectations. <br /><br /> Show Notes: <br /> FastDok: https://www.producthunt.com/products/fastdok Swift UI Kit: https://swiftship.dev/ Ayoub's website: https://moustaid.me/ Navigy Shopify App: https://apps.shopify.com/navigy-smart-navigation-menu Hear iOS App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pronounce-words-hear-it/id6480349689 Pieter Levels's Book: https://readmake.com/ Indie Hackers Community: https://indiehackers.com/ <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">bd0e15e9-66c0-4612-9e21-24acd7e52e56</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 22:47:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63762734/387480290_44100_2_9440e6be9dff.mp3" length="60935940" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ayoub Moustaid, a serial digital entrepreneur, shares his web development and entrepreneurship journey. He started his career as a software engineer and did freelance work.  
 He later started his own company and launched his first SaaS product, which...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ayoub Moustaid, a serial digital entrepreneur, shares his web development and entrepreneurship journey. He started his career as a software engineer and did freelance work.  <br /> He later started his own company and launched his first SaaS product, which failed due to poor execution and lack of market research. He then pivoted to FastDoc, a document generation tool, which gained popularity but struggled with profitability.  <br /> Ayoub learned valuable lessons from these experiences and continued to launch multiple products, including Securify, a Shopify app for blocking unwanted access.  <br /> Securify was eventually acquired. Ayoub Moustaid shares his journey as a tech entrepreneur, discussing his experiences with building and selling SaaS products. <br /> He also touches on the digital nomad lifestyle and the need to set realistic expectations. <br /><br /> Show Notes: <br /> FastDok: https://www.producthunt.com/products/fastdok Swift UI Kit: https://swiftship.dev/ Ayoub's website: https://moustaid.me/ Navigy Shopify App: https://apps.shopify.com/navigy-smart-navigation-menu Hear iOS App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pronounce-words-hear-it/id6480349689 Pieter Levels's Book: https://readmake.com/ Indie Hackers Community: https://indiehackers.com/ <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3809</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba42da69ce1221e7b31500ab1ed1764d.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with Trudy | Co-founder of Up to Five Dev Agency and the Design Pack</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-trudy-co-founder-of-up-to-five-dev-agency-and-the-design-pack--63762723</link><description><![CDATA[In this podcast episode, Trudy, the co-founder of Up to Five Dev Agency and the co-founder of the Design Pack shares her journey in web development and specializing in Shopify.  <br /> She discusses the challenges of switching from other platforms to Shopify and the importance of understanding its limitations. Trudy also talks about the success of the Design Pack app and its collection of customizable sections for Shopify stores.  <br /> She highlights the benefits of focusing on Shopify development, such as better quality clients and a growing market. Trudy also mentions the importance of staying updated with Shopify's constant updates and the experience of attending Shopify events.  <br />  In this conversation, Trudy and Ilias discuss the opportunities and challenges in Shopify theme development. They explore the importance of product pages, the role of premium themes, and the potential for niche themes.  <br />  Trudy shares her insights on learning Shopify, the value of writing blog posts, and the advantages of being a developer in the Shopify ecosystem. They also touch on Trudy's daily routine and the flexibility of working remotely. <br /> Show Notes: <br /><ul><li>Switching from other platforms to Shopify can be challenging due to its limitations, but focusing on Shopify development can lead to better quality clients and a growing market.</li><li>Staying updated with Shopify's constant updates can be challenging, but joining Slack channels and talking to other developers can help keep up with the changes.</li><li>The Design Pack app offers a collection of customizable sections for Shopify stores, providing flexibility and ease of use for developers and store owners.</li><li>The product page is a crucial part of an e-commerce store, and putting effort into its design and functionality can lead to better conversions and customer satisfaction.</li><li>Attending Shopify events, such as Unite, provides opportunities to meet and network with other developers in the Shopify ecosystem. Product pages on Shopify are crucial, and having a source of information directly from the product page can be more reliable than searching the web.</li><li>Premium themes offer great features like slide-out carts, product galleries, and mega menus, making them a good starting point for developers.</li><li>There is still room for new Shopify themes in the Shopify Theme Store, especially for specific niches or industries that are not well-served by existing themes.</li><li>To get started in Shopify theme development, it's recommended to dive in, explore the structure of existing themes like Dawn, and learn from the documentation and online resources.</li><li>Writing blog posts about your experiences and insights in Shopify development can help establish your expertise and attract clients.</li><li>Being a developer in the Shopify ecosystem provides the flexibility to work remotely and connect with like-minded individuals worldwide.</li></ul> Links mentioned during the episode: <br /><br /> Shopify Cheat Sheet: <a href="https://www.shopify.com/partners/shopify-cheat-sheet" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.shopify.com/partners/shopify-cheat-sheet</a> Code Shopify Blog: <a href="https://toomanytabs.xyz/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://toomanytabs.xyz/</a> Shopify Partners Account: <a href="https://www.shopify.com/partners" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.shopify.com/partners</a> Shopify Dev Docs: <a href="https://shopify.dev/docs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://shopify.dev/docs</a> Shopify Dawn Theme: <a href="https://github.com/Shopify/dawn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://github.com/Shopify/dawn</a> Shop the look filter section: <a href="https://design-packs.com/products/shop-the-look-filter" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://design-packs.com/products/shop-the-look-filter</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">68ba8cc1-a794-43d2-b4ec-6a702eefa2b5</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63762723/385955035_44100_2_fbae65c7df7ec.mp3" length="55092034" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this podcast episode, Trudy, the co-founder of Up to Five Dev Agency and the co-founder of the Design Pack shares her journey in web development and specializing in Shopify.  
 She discusses the challenges of switching from other platforms to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this podcast episode, Trudy, the co-founder of Up to Five Dev Agency and the co-founder of the Design Pack shares her journey in web development and specializing in Shopify.  <br /> She discusses the challenges of switching from other platforms to Shopify and the importance of understanding its limitations. Trudy also talks about the success of the Design Pack app and its collection of customizable sections for Shopify stores.  <br /> She highlights the benefits of focusing on Shopify development, such as better quality clients and a growing market. Trudy also mentions the importance of staying updated with Shopify's constant updates and the experience of attending Shopify events.  <br />  In this conversation, Trudy and Ilias discuss the opportunities and challenges in Shopify theme development. They explore the importance of product pages, the role of premium themes, and the potential for niche themes.  <br />  Trudy shares her insights on learning Shopify, the value of writing blog posts, and the advantages of being a developer in the Shopify ecosystem. They also touch on Trudy's daily routine and the flexibility of working remotely. <br /> Show Notes: <br /><ul><li>Switching from other platforms to Shopify can be challenging due to its limitations, but focusing on Shopify development can lead to better quality clients and a growing market.</li><li>Staying updated with Shopify's constant updates can be challenging, but joining Slack channels and talking to other developers can help keep up with the changes.</li><li>The Design Pack app offers a collection of customizable sections for Shopify stores, providing flexibility and ease of use for developers and store owners.</li><li>The product page is a crucial part of an e-commerce store, and putting effort into its design and functionality can lead to better conversions and customer satisfaction.</li><li>Attending Shopify events, such as Unite, provides opportunities to meet and network with other developers in the Shopify ecosystem. Product pages on Shopify are crucial, and having a source of information directly from the product page can be more reliable than searching the web.</li><li>Premium themes offer great features like slide-out carts, product galleries, and mega menus, making them a good starting point for developers.</li><li>There is still room for new Shopify themes in the Shopify Theme Store, especially for specific niches or industries that are not well-served by existing themes.</li><li>To get started in Shopify theme development, it's recommended to dive in, explore the structure of existing themes like Dawn, and learn from the documentation and online resources.</li><li>Writing blog posts about your experiences and insights in Shopify development can help establish your expertise and attract clients.</li><li>Being a developer in the Shopify ecosystem provides the flexibility to work remotely and connect with like-minded individuals worldwide.</li></ul> Links mentioned during the episode: <br /><br /> Shopify Cheat Sheet: <a href="https://www.shopify.com/partners/shopify-cheat-sheet" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.shopify.com/partners/shopify-cheat-sheet</a> Code Shopify Blog: <a href="https://toomanytabs.xyz/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://toomanytabs.xyz/</a> Shopify Partners Account: <a href="https://www.shopify.com/partners" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.shopify.com/partners</a> Shopify Dev Docs: <a href="https://shopify.dev/docs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://shopify.dev/docs</a> Shopify Dawn Theme: <a href="https://github.com/Shopify/dawn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://github.com/Shopify/dawn</a> Shop the look filter section: <a href="https://design-packs.com/products/shop-the-look-filter" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://design-packs.com/products/shop-the-look-filter</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3444</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0e356e3c4557a704150b2c0dbbeb22e3.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Special Episode | Behind the scenes and Building a Shopify app</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-episode-behind-the-scenes-and-building-a-shopify-app--63762733</link><description><![CDATA[Join me for a special behind-the-scenes look at how we create our podcast episodes and a live-stream promo. I'll pull back the curtain on our process, from the reach out to a guest to the final podcast episode, giving you an insider's view of running the podcast.   Show Notes:  Twitch Profile <a href="https://x.com/IliasHaddad3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter Profile</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8fb33700-1573-4027-8890-0ef3eedb2243</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63762733/385946497_44100_2_761c6f2e30afb.mp3" length="7281683" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join me for a special behind-the-scenes look at how we create our podcast episodes and a live-stream promo. I'll pull back the curtain on our process, from the reach out to a guest to the final podcast episode, giving you an insider's view of running...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join me for a special behind-the-scenes look at how we create our podcast episodes and a live-stream promo. I'll pull back the curtain on our process, from the reach out to a guest to the final podcast episode, giving you an insider's view of running the podcast.   Show Notes:  Twitch Profile <a href="https://x.com/IliasHaddad3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter Profile</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>456</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/67de3111dd26a30d158f9f7400931594.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with Alexander Hupfer | Building a Shopify Developer Analytics tool</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-alexander-hupfer-building-a-shopify-developer-analytics-tool--63762742</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Alexander Hupfer shares his journey into web development and how he transitioned to Shopify app development. He talks about his first interaction with web development, starting with HTML and later exploring PHP and Python. Alexander also discusses his experience as a Shopify merchant and the challenges he faced with paid ads. He then dives into his journey as a Shopify app developer, including the development process and the excitement of receiving positive feedback. Alexander also mentions acquiring another Shopify app and the importance of understanding the platform and solving real problems for merchants. In this conversation, Alexander Hupfer discusses Fusion Metrics, a Shopify partner tool that provides revenue and conversion analytics for Shopify apps. He explains how Fusion Metrics integrates with Shopify partner accounts and various analytics platforms. The conversation also touches on the overcrowding of the Shopify app store and the importance of focusing on one platform. Alexander shares his experience at the Shopify Unite event and highlights the supportive and inspiring community within the Shopify ecosystem. He emphasizes the need for flexibility and sacrifice in entrepreneurship. <br /><br /><br /> Takeaways: <br /> Starting with HTML and exploring PHP and Python are common paths into web development. Paid ads can be challenging for Shopify merchants, especially during the pandemic. Receiving positive feedback as a Shopify app developer is a rewarding experience. Understanding the Shopify platform and solving real problems for merchants is crucial for success. Acquiring existing Shopify apps can be a strategic move to expand your business. Fusion Metrics is a Shopify partner tool that offers revenue and conversion analytics for Shopify apps. The Shopify app store is becoming increasingly crowded, but there is still room for innovation and profitability. The Shopify community is supportive and inspiring, with diverse stories and experiences. Entrepreneurship requires flexibility and sacrifice, but it offers the potential for high rewards. Building a successful SaaS product requires delayed gratification and a long-term perspective. <br />   Show Notes:  Alexander’s Twitter  Fusion Metrics  <a href="https://shop.yallaletscode.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yalla Let's Code Merch Store</a><a href="https://getsyncmatic.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alexander’s Shopify App</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9c7f3612-e9a9-4abf-8c40-5b9035ac2b51</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63762742/385569177_44100_2_3c8aee525fd79.mp3" length="50848495" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Alexander Hupfer shares his journey into web development and how he transitioned to Shopify app development. He talks about his first interaction with web development, starting with HTML and later exploring PHP and Python. Alexander...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Alexander Hupfer shares his journey into web development and how he transitioned to Shopify app development. He talks about his first interaction with web development, starting with HTML and later exploring PHP and Python. Alexander also discusses his experience as a Shopify merchant and the challenges he faced with paid ads. He then dives into his journey as a Shopify app developer, including the development process and the excitement of receiving positive feedback. Alexander also mentions acquiring another Shopify app and the importance of understanding the platform and solving real problems for merchants. In this conversation, Alexander Hupfer discusses Fusion Metrics, a Shopify partner tool that provides revenue and conversion analytics for Shopify apps. He explains how Fusion Metrics integrates with Shopify partner accounts and various analytics platforms. The conversation also touches on the overcrowding of the Shopify app store and the importance of focusing on one platform. Alexander shares his experience at the Shopify Unite event and highlights the supportive and inspiring community within the Shopify ecosystem. He emphasizes the need for flexibility and sacrifice in entrepreneurship. <br /><br /><br /> Takeaways: <br /> Starting with HTML and exploring PHP and Python are common paths into web development. Paid ads can be challenging for Shopify merchants, especially during the pandemic. Receiving positive feedback as a Shopify app developer is a rewarding experience. Understanding the Shopify platform and solving real problems for merchants is crucial for success. Acquiring existing Shopify apps can be a strategic move to expand your business. Fusion Metrics is a Shopify partner tool that offers revenue and conversion analytics for Shopify apps. The Shopify app store is becoming increasingly crowded, but there is still room for innovation and profitability. The Shopify community is supportive and inspiring, with diverse stories and experiences. Entrepreneurship requires flexibility and sacrifice, but it offers the potential for high rewards. Building a successful SaaS product requires delayed gratification and a long-term perspective. <br />   Show Notes:  Alexander’s Twitter  Fusion Metrics  <a href="https://shop.yallaletscode.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yalla Let's Code Merch Store</a><a href="https://getsyncmatic.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alexander’s Shopify App</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3178</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/036ae27f6f008dd553e4a84f81262fac.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with Scott Tolinski, Founder of LevelUpTutorials and Co-host of the Syntax.fm podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-scott-tolinski-founder-of-leveluptutorials-and-co-host-of-the-syntax-fm-podcast--63762725</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Scott Tolinski, Founder of LevelUpTutorials and co-host of the Syntax.fm podcast, shares his journey from creating free YouTube tutorials to growing successful educational platforms.    Scott discusses his experiences with monetizing content, overcoming challenges, and the eventual acquisition of LevelUpTutorials by Sentry. He also explores the growth and success of the Syntax.fm podcast, offering insights on building an audience, maintaining work-life balance, and navigating the competitive landscape of online education.    Scott emphasizes the importance of consistency, audience building, and effective communication in achieving entrepreneurial goals. Timestamps <br /><br /><ul><li>02:00 Introduction</li><li>06:57 Challenges and Lessons in Monetization</li><li>20:18 The back story of Syntax.fm Podcast</li><li>23:26 Meeting Wes Bos and Forming a Partnership</li><li>26:06 Strategies for Success</li><li>29:42 Lessons Learned</li><li>30:01 Avoiding Burnout: Managing Commitments</li><li>31:31 Building and Engaging an Audience</li><li>34:18 The Acquisition of Level-Up Tutorials</li><li>42:41 The Future of Syntax FM</li><li>52:18 Work-Life Balance and Personal Insights</li><li>55:58 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs</li></ul>  Show Notes:          <a href="https://levelup.video/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Level Up Tutorials Website</a><a href="https://x.com/stolinski" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Scott's Twitter Account</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyU5wkjgQYGRB0hIHMwm2Sg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Syntax.fm Youtube Channel</a><a href="https://syntax.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Syntax.fm Podcast</a><a href="https://vueschool.io" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vue School</a><a href="https://x.com/CodingGarden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CJ Twitter</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Supercommunicators-Unlock-Secret-Language-Connection-ebook/dp/B0C5VBDC65" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Super Communicator eBook</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Eat-That-Frog-Great-Procrastinating-ebook/dp/B09YH72KMK" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eat That Frog Book</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break-ebook/dp/B07D23CFGR" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Atomic Habits</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted-ebook/dp/B00X47ZVXM" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Deep Work</a><a href="https://tolin.ski/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Scott's Personal Website</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">aeb83bae-2d1f-4ee9-ab67-39a9a97dd36f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63762725/384539923_44100_2_3faef52a65b31.mp3" length="56413203" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Scott Tolinski, Founder of LevelUpTutorials and co-host of the Syntax.fm podcast, shares his journey from creating free YouTube tutorials to growing successful educational platforms.    Scott discusses his experiences with monetizing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Scott Tolinski, Founder of LevelUpTutorials and co-host of the Syntax.fm podcast, shares his journey from creating free YouTube tutorials to growing successful educational platforms.    Scott discusses his experiences with monetizing content, overcoming challenges, and the eventual acquisition of LevelUpTutorials by Sentry. He also explores the growth and success of the Syntax.fm podcast, offering insights on building an audience, maintaining work-life balance, and navigating the competitive landscape of online education.    Scott emphasizes the importance of consistency, audience building, and effective communication in achieving entrepreneurial goals. Timestamps <br /><br /><ul><li>02:00 Introduction</li><li>06:57 Challenges and Lessons in Monetization</li><li>20:18 The back story of Syntax.fm Podcast</li><li>23:26 Meeting Wes Bos and Forming a Partnership</li><li>26:06 Strategies for Success</li><li>29:42 Lessons Learned</li><li>30:01 Avoiding Burnout: Managing Commitments</li><li>31:31 Building and Engaging an Audience</li><li>34:18 The Acquisition of Level-Up Tutorials</li><li>42:41 The Future of Syntax FM</li><li>52:18 Work-Life Balance and Personal Insights</li><li>55:58 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs</li></ul>  Show Notes:          <a href="https://levelup.video/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Level Up Tutorials Website</a><a href="https://x.com/stolinski" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Scott's Twitter Account</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyU5wkjgQYGRB0hIHMwm2Sg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Syntax.fm Youtube Channel</a><a href="https://syntax.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Syntax.fm Podcast</a><a href="https://vueschool.io" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vue School</a><a href="https://x.com/CodingGarden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CJ Twitter</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Supercommunicators-Unlock-Secret-Language-Connection-ebook/dp/B0C5VBDC65" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Super Communicator eBook</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Eat-That-Frog-Great-Procrastinating-ebook/dp/B09YH72KMK" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eat That Frog Book</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break-ebook/dp/B07D23CFGR" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Atomic Habits</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted-ebook/dp/B00X47ZVXM" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Deep Work</a><a href="https://tolin.ski/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Scott's Personal Website</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3526</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7c5ae108b66c0292d5609b8948918fd9.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Make a living from one Shopify app | Interview with Irek Khasianov</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-a-living-from-one-shopify-app-interview-with-irek-khasianov--63762736</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, we discuss the story of Storista, a Shopify app for Instagram-embedded products. We highlight the value of community support and the importance of taking breaks for personal wellness. This episode is perfect for software engineers looking to enhance their eCommerce implementations.   Show Notes:  <a href="https://shop.yallalletscode.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yalla Let's Code Merch Store</a>   Lenny's Newsletter  <a href="https://x.com/irek_khasyanov" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Irek Khasianov Twitter</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Thing-About-Things-Building/dp/0062273205" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Hard Thing About Hard Things</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">fb0ccb96-90d9-4347-87a0-4f65a7ef468b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63762736/384024820_44100_2_06d8ad8d160de.mp3" length="33642787" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, we discuss the story of Storista, a Shopify app for Instagram-embedded products. We highlight the value of community support and the importance of taking breaks for personal wellness. This episode is perfect for software engineers...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we discuss the story of Storista, a Shopify app for Instagram-embedded products. We highlight the value of community support and the importance of taking breaks for personal wellness. This episode is perfect for software engineers looking to enhance their eCommerce implementations.   Show Notes:  <a href="https://shop.yallalletscode.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yalla Let's Code Merch Store</a>   Lenny's Newsletter  <a href="https://x.com/irek_khasyanov" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Irek Khasianov Twitter</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Thing-About-Things-Building/dp/0062273205" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Hard Thing About Hard Things</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2103</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ff8f4afcd0984ce802d8e1cbe64ef843.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Building a single Shopify app and scale it in 18 months| Interview with Ayoub Bougsid</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-a-single-shopify-app-and-scale-it-in-18-months-interview-with-ayoub-bougsid--63762739</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, I sit down with Ayoub Bougsid, a Shopify app developer who scaled his business in just 18 months.  Ayoub shares his journey, the challenges he faced, and the strategies he employed to achieve such rapid growth. Tune in for an inspiring conversation packed with valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts. <br /> Ayoub shares his journey, the challenges he faced, and the strategies he employed to achieve such rapid growth. Tune in for an inspiring conversation packed with valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts. <br /> Show Notes: <br /> Links: <a href="http://Shopify.dev" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">⁠Shopify.dev⁠</a> (shopify.dev ) BlankLob Youtube Channel (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@weodestry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">⁠https://www.youtube.com/@weodestry⁠</a>) Shopify Workshops (<a href="https://workshops.shopify.dev/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">⁠https://workshops.shopify.dev/⁠</a> ) Books: The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">⁠https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280⁠</a> The Lean Startup <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">⁠https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898⁠</a> Rework <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rework-Jason-Fried/dp/0307463745" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">⁠https://www.amazon.com/Rework-Jason-Fried/dp/0307463745⁠</a> Ayoub’s Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/bougsiid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">⁠https://x.com/bougsiid⁠</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a794aa7f-d0c8-43d9-95b3-10bea8c7bdf0</guid><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jul 2024 00:25:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63762739/378897226_44100_2_eb80c4417063e.mp3" length="49445132" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, I sit down with Ayoub Bougsid, a Shopify app developer who scaled his business in just 18 months.  Ayoub shares his journey, the challenges he faced, and the strategies he employed to achieve such rapid growth. Tune in for an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, I sit down with Ayoub Bougsid, a Shopify app developer who scaled his business in just 18 months.  Ayoub shares his journey, the challenges he faced, and the strategies he employed to achieve such rapid growth. Tune in for an inspiring conversation packed with valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts. <br /> Ayoub shares his journey, the challenges he faced, and the strategies he employed to achieve such rapid growth. Tune in for an inspiring conversation packed with valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts. <br /> Show Notes: <br /> Links: <a href="http://Shopify.dev" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">⁠Shopify.dev⁠</a> (shopify.dev ) BlankLob Youtube Channel (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@weodestry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">⁠https://www.youtube.com/@weodestry⁠</a>) Shopify Workshops (<a href="https://workshops.shopify.dev/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">⁠https://workshops.shopify.dev/⁠</a> ) Books: The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">⁠https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280⁠</a> The Lean Startup <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">⁠https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898⁠</a> Rework <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rework-Jason-Fried/dp/0307463745" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">⁠https://www.amazon.com/Rework-Jason-Fried/dp/0307463745⁠</a> Ayoub’s Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/bougsiid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">⁠https://x.com/bougsiid⁠</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3091</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5953d9dcc7545dcbc7d0c559d7bf84ee.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Transitioning from a social worker to a Shopify theme expert, Interview with Taylor Page</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/transitioning-from-a-social-worker-to-a-shopify-theme-expert-interview-with-taylor-page--63762741</link><description><![CDATA[Transitioning from a social worker to a Shopify theme expert, meet Taylor Page, the founder of The Pages Media Agency, a one-person agency specializing in Shopify. Alongside co-hosting the podcast 'Liquid Weekly,' Taylor also manages a Slack community for freelance Shopify developers. Join us as we delve into Taylor's journey, balancing parenthood with the transition to becoming a Shopify development expert. We'll explore Taylor's strategies for generating leads as a freelance developer in 2024, discuss a standout Shopify project, and unpack the challenges of freelancing in the development industry. Show Notes: Liquid Weekly Podcast: <a href="https://liquidweekly.com/podcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://liquidweekly.com/podcast</a> ShopDevAlliance: <a href="https://shopdevalliance.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://shopdevalliance.com</a> Taylor Page Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TRPage_dev" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://twitter.com/TRPage_dev</a> Shopify Official Docs: <a href="https://shopify.dev" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://shopify.dev</a> Shopify Workshops: <a href="https://workshops.shopify.dev" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://workshops.shopify.dev</a> Start Freelancing Today Ebook: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Start-Freelancing-Today-Kelly-Vaughn-ebook/dp/B08BY3LSS4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Start-Freelancing-Today-Kelly-Vaughn-ebook/dp/B08BY3LSS4</a> Profit First Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making-ebook/dp/B01HCGYTH4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making-ebook/dp/B01HCGYTH4</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7736416f-7772-4127-8b5b-d03f1c241a4e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 09:40:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63762741/376626979_44100_2_c7208c211c2fa.mp3" length="61248299" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Transitioning from a social worker to a Shopify theme expert, meet Taylor Page, the founder of The Pages Media Agency, a one-person agency specializing in Shopify. Alongside co-hosting the podcast 'Liquid Weekly,' Taylor also manages a Slack community...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Transitioning from a social worker to a Shopify theme expert, meet Taylor Page, the founder of The Pages Media Agency, a one-person agency specializing in Shopify. Alongside co-hosting the podcast 'Liquid Weekly,' Taylor also manages a Slack community for freelance Shopify developers. Join us as we delve into Taylor's journey, balancing parenthood with the transition to becoming a Shopify development expert. We'll explore Taylor's strategies for generating leads as a freelance developer in 2024, discuss a standout Shopify project, and unpack the challenges of freelancing in the development industry. Show Notes: Liquid Weekly Podcast: <a href="https://liquidweekly.com/podcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://liquidweekly.com/podcast</a> ShopDevAlliance: <a href="https://shopdevalliance.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://shopdevalliance.com</a> Taylor Page Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TRPage_dev" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://twitter.com/TRPage_dev</a> Shopify Official Docs: <a href="https://shopify.dev" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://shopify.dev</a> Shopify Workshops: <a href="https://workshops.shopify.dev" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://workshops.shopify.dev</a> Start Freelancing Today Ebook: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Start-Freelancing-Today-Kelly-Vaughn-ebook/dp/B08BY3LSS4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Start-Freelancing-Today-Kelly-Vaughn-ebook/dp/B08BY3LSS4</a> Profit First Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making-ebook/dp/B01HCGYTH4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making-ebook/dp/B01HCGYTH4</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3828</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c24d98e4b8f89142f06f6c249c12e67e.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Running 3 Successful Shopify Apps, Work-life balance, Behind the scenes and more</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/running-3-successful-shopify-apps-work-life-balance-behind-the-scenes-and-more--63762740</link><description><![CDATA[🚀 Join us on the Yalla Let's Code Podcast as we delve into the inspiring entrepreneurial journey of David Beck a software developer who is running 3 successful Shopify apps    👍 If you find value in this conversation, remember to like, share, and leave your thoughts in the comments below!  Show Notes:  <br /><a href="https://twitter.com/1danielbeck" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">David's Twitter</a><a href="https://liquidweekly.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Liquid Weekly</a>  Daniel’s agency website <br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">549e1dac-dca4-4d03-99a6-6798cf6d0726</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:39:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63762740/368067704_44100_2_7186b64bec903.mp3" length="51437817" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>🚀 Join us on the Yalla Let's Code Podcast as we delve into the inspiring entrepreneurial journey of David Beck a software developer who is running 3 successful Shopify apps    👍 If you find value in this conversation, remember to like, share, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[🚀 Join us on the Yalla Let's Code Podcast as we delve into the inspiring entrepreneurial journey of David Beck a software developer who is running 3 successful Shopify apps    👍 If you find value in this conversation, remember to like, share, and leave your thoughts in the comments below!  Show Notes:  <br /><a href="https://twitter.com/1danielbeck" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">David's Twitter</a><a href="https://liquidweekly.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Liquid Weekly</a>  Daniel’s agency website <br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3215</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/db78f7038ba17c49c2face7fa7113afe.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with David Simões, From a Shopify developer to a Shopify Agency owner</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-david-simoes-from-a-shopify-developer-to-a-shopify-agency-owner--63762746</link><description><![CDATA[🚀 Join us on the Yalla Let's Code Podcast as we delve into the inspiring entrepreneurial journey of David Simões, a seasoned software developer who transitioned from being a Shopify developer to becoming the owner of a Shopify Agency! <br />In this episode, we explore David's incredible trajectory, uncovering the pivotal moments, challenges faced, and invaluable insights gained while navigating the world of software development and entrepreneurship.  David shares firsthand experiences, offering gems of wisdom for aspiring developers looking to carve their path in the entrepreneurial landscape. Whether you're a budding developer seeking inspiration or an entrepreneur looking to glean actionable insights, this episode promises to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit and provide practical takeaways to fuel your own journey. 🔔 Don't miss out on this insightful discussion! Hit the notification bell, subscribe to our channel, and tune in to learn from David Simões' transformational journey from a Shopify developer to a successful Shopify Agency owner. 👍 If you find value in this conversation, remember to like, share, and leave your thoughts in the comments below! <br /> Show Notes:  <br /><a href="https://twitter.com/davidsimoes_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">David's Twitter</a><br /><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7059170297928671232/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Monthly Newsletter</a> Weekly Newsletter <a href="https://soundsgood.agency/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sounds Good Agency</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a2b1556d-19ee-4b60-89d3-16f2f97a1ad1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63762746/357249711_44100_2_a1c4f3404421.mp3" length="40522121" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>🚀 Join us on the Yalla Let's Code Podcast as we delve into the inspiring entrepreneurial journey of David Simões, a seasoned software developer who transitioned from being a Shopify developer to becoming the owner of a Shopify Agency! 
In this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[🚀 Join us on the Yalla Let's Code Podcast as we delve into the inspiring entrepreneurial journey of David Simões, a seasoned software developer who transitioned from being a Shopify developer to becoming the owner of a Shopify Agency! <br />In this episode, we explore David's incredible trajectory, uncovering the pivotal moments, challenges faced, and invaluable insights gained while navigating the world of software development and entrepreneurship.  David shares firsthand experiences, offering gems of wisdom for aspiring developers looking to carve their path in the entrepreneurial landscape. Whether you're a budding developer seeking inspiration or an entrepreneur looking to glean actionable insights, this episode promises to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit and provide practical takeaways to fuel your own journey. 🔔 Don't miss out on this insightful discussion! Hit the notification bell, subscribe to our channel, and tune in to learn from David Simões' transformational journey from a Shopify developer to a successful Shopify Agency owner. 👍 If you find value in this conversation, remember to like, share, and leave your thoughts in the comments below! <br /> Show Notes:  <br /><a href="https://twitter.com/davidsimoes_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">David's Twitter</a><br /><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7059170297928671232/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Monthly Newsletter</a> Weekly Newsletter <a href="https://soundsgood.agency/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sounds Good Agency</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2533</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/237832d067e159b2c624434fb6687978.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with Mat De Sousa | 50K MRR from 2 Shopify Apps</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-mat-de-sousa-50k-mrr-from-2-shopify-apps--63762729</link><description><![CDATA[🎥 Welcome to the second episode of "Yalla, Let's Code"! In this exciting episode, I interview Mat De Sousa, a Shopify developer, who's raking in over 50K in Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)!    🚀 If you're a Shopify enthusiast, developer, or entrepreneur looking to thrive in the world of eCommerce, this is an episode you don't want to miss!   Mat shares his journey, insights, and strategies that have led to his success in the Shopify app ecosystem.   In this episode, we cover:   🛍️ Mat's journey into the world of Shopify development, including his previous attempts and the valuable lessons learned.   💡 The inspiration behind his two successful Shopify apps, born from the experiences of earlier attempts.   💰 How Mat managed to generate over 50K in Monthly Recurring Revenue.   📈 Tips and tricks for fellow developers and entrepreneurs.   Join us in this deep-dive interview that's packed with valuable information, experiences, and the secret sauce behind Mat's remarkable achievements in the Shopify world, even after facing setbacks.    Show Notes:  Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/DsMatie" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://twitter.com/DsMatie</a><br /> Newsletter: <a href="https://news.matdesousa.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://news.matdesousa.com/</a><br /><br />  Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell to stay updated with our latest episodes! Share this video with your fellow eCommerce enthusiasts, and let's continue to grow together. <br /> 🔗 Stay connected with us:  <br /> 📧 Website: <a href="http://yallaletscode.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://yallaletscode.com</a><br /> 📱 Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yalla_lets_code" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/yalla_lets_...</a><br /> If you have any questions or want to share your thoughts, leave them in the comments section below. We love hearing from our listeners. <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">504aa222-0e12-4aa2-9439-06b254d7afb9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 20:56:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63762729/354458360_44100_2_03df0ec549d59.mp3" length="47775385" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>🎥 Welcome to the second episode of "Yalla, Let's Code"! In this exciting episode, I interview Mat De Sousa, a Shopify developer, who's raking in over 50K in Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)!    🚀 If you're a Shopify enthusiast, developer, or...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[🎥 Welcome to the second episode of "Yalla, Let's Code"! In this exciting episode, I interview Mat De Sousa, a Shopify developer, who's raking in over 50K in Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)!    🚀 If you're a Shopify enthusiast, developer, or entrepreneur looking to thrive in the world of eCommerce, this is an episode you don't want to miss!   Mat shares his journey, insights, and strategies that have led to his success in the Shopify app ecosystem.   In this episode, we cover:   🛍️ Mat's journey into the world of Shopify development, including his previous attempts and the valuable lessons learned.   💡 The inspiration behind his two successful Shopify apps, born from the experiences of earlier attempts.   💰 How Mat managed to generate over 50K in Monthly Recurring Revenue.   📈 Tips and tricks for fellow developers and entrepreneurs.   Join us in this deep-dive interview that's packed with valuable information, experiences, and the secret sauce behind Mat's remarkable achievements in the Shopify world, even after facing setbacks.    Show Notes:  Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/DsMatie" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://twitter.com/DsMatie</a><br /> Newsletter: <a href="https://news.matdesousa.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://news.matdesousa.com/</a><br /><br />  Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell to stay updated with our latest episodes! Share this video with your fellow eCommerce enthusiasts, and let's continue to grow together. <br /> 🔗 Stay connected with us:  <br /> 📧 Website: <a href="http://yallaletscode.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://yallaletscode.com</a><br /> 📱 Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yalla_lets_code" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/yalla_lets_...</a><br /> If you have any questions or want to share your thoughts, leave them in the comments section below. We love hearing from our listeners. <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2986</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2ad158570afd8e04aa809590bc95e32b.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with Younes (@blanklob), sharing his story about how he became a Shopify developer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-younes-blanklob-sharing-his-story-about-how-he-became-a-shopify-developer--63762735</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Yalla Let's Code, we dive deep into the world of Shopify development with our special guest, Younes, better known as @blanklob in the digital realm.     Join us as we uncover the story behind Younes aka @blanklob, and explore the community he's built around it.    Discover the tools and resources that have been instrumental in his career, and get a glimpse into his vision for the future of e-commerce and Shopify development.   Show Notes: <br /><a href="https://x.com/blanklob" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Youness’s Twitter</a> Youness’s YouTube channel <a href="https://discord.com/invite/blanklob-community-983602196493004820%20Youness%E2%80%99s%20LinkedIn:%20https://www.linkedin.com/in/blanklob/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Youness’s Discord</a><a href="https://github.com/blanklob" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Younes's Github</a> Odestry's Github <a href="https://www.shopify.com/editions/summer2023" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shopify Editions 2023</a> Shopify developer changelog <a href="https://iliashaddad.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ilias's blog</a><a href="https://twitter.com/iliasHaddad3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ilias's Twitter</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilias-haddad/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ilias's LinkedIn</a> Ilias's Github]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">68f77773-872b-4728-8587-b9ad9781ffac</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2023 21:53:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63762735/349486712_44100_2_9bc4918f06927.mp3" length="49354853" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Ilias Haddad</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Yalla Let's Code, we dive deep into the world of Shopify development with our special guest, Younes, better known as @blanklob in the digital realm.     Join us as we uncover the story behind Younes aka @blanklob, and explore the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Yalla Let's Code, we dive deep into the world of Shopify development with our special guest, Younes, better known as @blanklob in the digital realm.     Join us as we uncover the story behind Younes aka @blanklob, and explore the community he's built around it.    Discover the tools and resources that have been instrumental in his career, and get a glimpse into his vision for the future of e-commerce and Shopify development.   Show Notes: <br /><a href="https://x.com/blanklob" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Youness’s Twitter</a> Youness’s YouTube channel <a href="https://discord.com/invite/blanklob-community-983602196493004820%20Youness%E2%80%99s%20LinkedIn:%20https://www.linkedin.com/in/blanklob/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Youness’s Discord</a><a href="https://github.com/blanklob" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Younes's Github</a> Odestry's Github <a href="https://www.shopify.com/editions/summer2023" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shopify Editions 2023</a> Shopify developer changelog <a href="https://iliashaddad.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ilias's blog</a><a href="https://twitter.com/iliasHaddad3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ilias's Twitter</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilias-haddad/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ilias's LinkedIn</a> Ilias's Github]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3085</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ef0ac5f5414ea9418603b6eb3424fa71.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
