Band of Coders Show
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe band of coders show is a leadership development podcast for engineers and tech leaders starring Lauren Peters and Special Guests. We talk about Leadership, Productivity, Team Effectiveness, Development, a little bit of everything!
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Custom, Out-of-the-Box Thinking Using Software Development
June 28, 2022 08:48 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBA company's unique selling proposition is one of the key ingredients to its success. Different thinking is essential to making that distinction. In this discussion, our Nashville Fractional CTO, Joseph Banta, shares his expert perspective on how to think outside the box when it comes to software development. We talked about: "Thinking out of the box" concept. Benefits of thinking out of the box. Thinking outside the box: Start-Up approach vs. Existing Company approach. Ways your b...
The Latest Trends in App Development
June 28, 2022 08:38 - 11 minutes - 10 MBAre you keeping your business relevant? Find out how app development has evolved and what trends are happening today. The Managing Director of our Toronto office, Mike Ralph, discusses how industry businesses can thrive by understanding potential trends! We talked about: App Development traction throughout the years Current relevant industries for App Development Trends in App Development Considerations before investing in App Development Ways to proceed with a smaller budget wh...
5 Ways Software Development Services Can Improve Your Business in 2022
June 28, 2022 08:16 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBHaving a more efficient business could play a role in the success of your business this year. Is custom software development the solution you need? Hear from our very own, Steve Becker, Managing Director of Band of Coders Los Angeles, the five (5) key ways custom software development can help your business grow and succeed in 2022. We talked about: The Band of Coders Approach Off-the-shelf Software Pros & Cons Benefits of custom software Choosing a software development company Le...
Making Q4 Count: Utilizing Remaining Budget for IT Solutions
June 28, 2022 07:51 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBAs the year comes to an end, you may find yourself to be very busy and with little to no idea on the best ways to maximize the remaining budget during Q4. Steve Balistreri, Senior Technology Architect and Managing Director of Band of Coders Milwaukee shares some great tips and advice for maximizing your remaining budget to help end the year successfully. We talked about: Why is Q4 such a critical time for companies, especially in the IT space? How should companies approach Q4 planning...
026 How To Revisit What Really Matters in Being A Great Technology Leader with Matt Fesler
May 27, 2020 14:00 - 19 minutes - 19.1 MBWhat if you could throw away all of your tools, your deadlines, your jargon…and get back to the one thing that really matters on your leadership journey? Matt Fesler and I chat today about his leadership journey and what he came to realize was the thing every team needs, no matter what level of leadership you’re at, you’ll want to listen to today’s episode to find out what that is. And…At the end of today’s episode, we tie this ONE thing into the magic of machine learning and what our future...
025 How To Discover Your Project Scope And What To Actually Build with Philip Hutchins
May 20, 2020 18:53 - 12 minutes - 12.8 MBIs your project scope making or breaking your team’s performance? Today we’ve got Philip Hutchins chatting with us about how to translate a vision into a workable project scope, we talk about some of the pitfalls leaders make when working within a scope, and how to begin diagnosing what might be going wrong if your scope isn’t working for you but rather working against you. Whether you’re working from the office or in a remote team, scope will always be one of the most important elements to ...
024 Tech Leaders: How To Write Your Elevator Pitch In Under 30 Seconds with Neil Gordon
May 13, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 29.9 MBElevator pitches don’t have to be hard to write. Today we’re featuring Neil Gordon, a communication expert, speaker coach, and marketing enthusiast who has taught me how to craft elevator pitches in a matter of seconds with his powerful framework that he will share today. Whether you’re enrolling your team members into a new process, convincing your CEO to see your ideas, getting hired for a new job, or speaking in a virtual event, this simple framework will get your audience to seriously co...
023 Websites Are Dead: How Virtual Reality Will Kill The Website with Michael Soareverix
May 06, 2020 15:17 - 15 minutes - 15.4 MBIf the website is dead, then what comes next? Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Michael Soareverix, he’s a bright programmer, writer, Quora contributor, and community builder. I was inspired by our conversation and what Michael is currently excited about in the world of tech trends and especially VR. We talk life extension technology, AI, VR environments, and how the pandemic we’re currently experiencing is actually speeding up innovation in certain industries by several years. Oh...
022 How To Be A Better Learner By Embracing Confusion And Discomfort with Jesse Farmer
May 04, 2020 14:30 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MBWhat if confusion and discomfort was a clue that you’re on to something really good? I got a MUCH deeper appreciation of the art of teaching and leading from today’s episode. We’ve got Jesse Farmer on the show today, and he’s bringing ways of thinking that are packed with NOT more knowledge of how to do things, but rather a goldmine of timeless wisdom in the way you’re teaching and leading your people. We talk about how learning is an important facet of leading and developing people, the g...
021 How To Build A Better Workforce With Critical Thinking And Asking Better Questions with Trip O’Dell
April 27, 2020 19:02 - 33 minutes - 32 MBToday’s unique conversation is with Trip O’Dell, a keynote speaker, writer, and strategic innovation consultant. He walks us through how today’s current events are having us face how our workforce needs to change and is changing. We cover topics such as dyslexia, dark matter and design, critical thinking, redesigning education, and asking deeper questions when it comes to building a better workforce for the future. If you’re someone who loves getting into complex systems thinking conversatio...
021 How To Build A Better Workforce With Critical Thinking And Asking Better Questions with Trip ODell
April 27, 2020 19:02 - 33 minutes - 32 MBToday’s unique conversation is with Trip ODell, a keynote speaker, writer, and strategic innovation consultant. He walks us through how today’s current events are having us face how our workforce needs to change and is changing. We cover topics such as dyslexia, dark matter and design, critical thinking, redesigning education, and asking deeper questions when it comes to building a better workforce for the future. If you’re someone who loves getting into complex systems thinking conversation...
020 Question: "If You Take That Coding Course, Will You Get That Job?" with Feyzi Bagirov
April 20, 2020 13:35 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBFeyzi Bagirov answers the famous question “If I take that coding course, will I get that job?” He walks us through the many scenarios that you’ll have to consider when upping your game in the coding world, whether you’re learning about web development or even data science. But, what about certifications? Nope. So while this isn’t the main reason you’ll get the job, Feyzi will share with us a serious of actions that you can take to ensure your success as a newbie coder – Oh, and this works fo...
019 How To Stop Overengineering Without Sacrificing Quality In Your Products with Ryan Gedwill
April 14, 2020 13:45 - 15 minutes - 15.1 MBToday, Ryan Gedwill and I are discussing what happens when we over engineer our features and products rather than rely on what others have already built. Ryan shows us how to do the right type of research to ensure that your team is in-the-know about what possible code already exists for you to build upon, rather than completely reinvent the wheel. We want to save you time, money, and sanity in today’s episode, so if you’re someone who’s caught yourself or a team-member over engineering some...
018 How To Build A Resilient Company Using Software Automation with Bobby John
April 08, 2020 13:30 - 17 minutes - 18.5 MBTech leaders of small and medium-sized businesses, this one's for you today...Bobby John is the CEO of Band of Coders, an 18 year old software development company who’s built software for some amazing brands like Uber and the Atlanta Braves. We’ve known each other for 7 years and recently started to build projects together last year, thus, this podcast was born. In today’s episode, you’re getting a glimpse into a large conversation that Bobby and are having right now about the future of so...
017 How To Start A Tech Company During A Pandemic with Greg Raiz
March 30, 2020 18:09 - 20 minutes - 20.5 MBToday’s episode focuses on how to create a new tech company during a pandemic. It’s not your everyday topic to tie creating new companies to global crisis, but as we know, some of the best and most innovative companies have come out of difficult times like this. We’ve got Greg Raiz on the show today, he’s an innovator, entrepreneur, and investor, and the wisdom he gives us today is right on time for what we’re experiencing right now. Greg goes on to tell us that in times like this, when we’v...
016 Cracking The Adoption of Immersive and Mixed-Reality Technology with Tracey Wiedmeyer
March 23, 2020 21:45 - 17 minutes - 17.1 MBWhats next in tech? I’m very excited to introduce Tracey Wiedmeyer and our conversation on mixed-reality and immersive technology. If you’ve been wondering what to pay attention to in tech, you’ll want to listen to today’s episode where we cover things like, why immersive technology should matter to you, things we can learn from the first iPhone, and finally, re-engineering the workforce to prepare for what’s about to come. This episode was so good that I had to keep asking questions, even a...
015 How To Succeed As A Tech Leader Without A Coding Background with Kelly Petitjean
March 16, 2020 18:44 - 16 minutes - 15.9 MBHave you been comparing yourself to others lately? Today we’re chatting with Kelly Petitjean who’s created a successful career as a domain architect, and has been able to do this without a coding background. Her story is not what you would expect, but we’re excited to show you what’s possible, especially in the times where you might believe that either “You don’t know enough” or don’t have the “right” credentials. And this goes for every tech leader, at every new level of growth. For more ...
014 How To Create A High-Performing Tech Team with Paulo Freitas
February 21, 2020 17:03 - 23 minutes - 23.9 MBHow can tech teams consistently up their game when it comes to high performance? Today I’m talking with tech leader Paulo Freitas about the 3 main components of creating high performance within your team, we talk team environment, team attitudes, and team processes…all in the name of creating shippable products that we can be proud of. If you listen to this episode and love it, please leave us a review on iTunes or your favorite podcast platform! Get more free content, goodies, and merch a...
013 The Future of Work in The Tech Industry with Josh Clawson & Kristen Alexander
February 03, 2020 16:51 - 21 minutes - 20 MBWhat will happen to our tech jobs when AI takes over? Today we're talking with Josh Clawson and Kristen Alexander of Ox. They show us what shifts in our mindset will be required when thinking about searching for tech jobs in the future, as well as what will be required of hiring managers in their search for the right candidates. We're really excited about what Ox is doing for the tech workforce, and if you're currently on the hunt for a tech job, know that you don't always need to know how t...
012 Solution-Centered Language: How Tech Leaders Can Accelerate Their Success with Mark England
January 20, 2020 16:07 - 29 minutes - 28.1 MBWhat if we told you that your future depends on the words you’re choosing (and not choosing) to speak….Today we’re doing things a little differently ;) We’ve got Mark England on the show interactively teaching us how the power of our language and the stories we tell ourself shape the way we see and experience our world. We frame our conversation in the context of you being a more effective leader and show you how to influence others with your words. Finally, make sure you catch the two langu...
011 How To Go From STRESS To a Growth-Centered Mindset with Adam Leffert
January 13, 2020 15:57 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBToday we’ve got Adam Leffert on the show talking with us about how to take a stressful situation and redirect our attention to a growth-centered mindset. He is a widely sought after freelancer in software development, has an amazing roster of question and answers on Quora (definitely look him up on Quora), and is no stranger to the podcasting world, I couldn’t NOT message him to be a guest on our show! With that, please enjoy this episode as much as we did. Visit our website for more aweso...
010 How To Make The Move From Individual Contributor to Manager in The Tech Industry with Roman Reynebeau
January 07, 2020 17:49 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBToday’s episode focuses on how to make the transition from being an individual contributor to a higher-level managerial role in your company. This is for the ones who’ve are constantly asking questions on how to make the system better, from improving the way your team works together, or even thinking of ways to improve your company’s culture. Roman Reynebeau explains what he went through when he made the amazing move from an individual contributor to a managerial role. Want more free leade...
009 From Lone-Wolf to Team-Centered Leadership with Mat Weiss
December 23, 2019 11:00 - 12 minutes - 13.1 MBWe’re focusing on the infamous lone wolf archetype in today’s episode, and how one engineer (Mat Weiss) was able to realize how a team-centered approach to this leadership would have his team succeeding in the best way possible. If you’ve had problems relying on your team, asking for help, understanding the benefits of letting go of control, and want to learn how to create more inspiration and reliability in your team, this episode is for you. Find more episodes, articles, and merch on our...
008 How The Best Tech Leaders Understand Their End Users with Roberto Gutierrez
December 16, 2019 11:00 - 17 minutes - 17 MBToday’s episode we’re focusing on understanding our end-users in a smarter way. As leaders, we do our best to know who we’re building these products for, however, our guest today, Roberto Gutierrez wants to give us a deeper look into how our products are potentially being used and how we can do a better job at being aware of the nuanced use cases, and even at the end of our episode, we’ll talk about what can go wrong when we don’t know about these use cases. View more episodes, articles, ...
007 Learn The Art of The Push-Back with Tony Cassara
December 02, 2019 14:00 - 13 minutes - 13.7 MBHow can tech leaders ‘push-back’ on an idea or deadline in a way that is productive and helpful for their project outcome? This episode is broken down into three parts – Tony Cassara brings us through specific examples of pushing-back with project deadlines, communication in code reviews, and why push-back is considered an art. **The opinions stated on this podcast are Tony Cassara's and do not represent the opinions of Thrive Market. Get more free content and merchandise at http://band...
006 How To Become A Unicorn In The Tech Industry with Pia Malika
November 18, 2019 14:00 - 17 minutes - 16.8 MBWhat does it take to become a valuable "Unicorn" in the tech industry? Today's guest is Pia Malika, a coder/designer and new marketing enthusiast. Her and I talk about becoming a Unicorn in the tech world, so what’s a Unicorn, you ask? — It’s someone who has double or triple talents that make them VERY valuable to their team and their organization. If you’re a multi-passionate techie, listen to this episode to find out how to combine your talents and curiosities in a way that adds value to y...
005 How To Work With Tight Project Deadlines with Tony Cassara
October 28, 2019 21:06 - 20 minutes - 19.7 MBToday we’ve got Tony Cassara on the show talking about what it takes to be a world class leader when you’re leading a team towards a tight deadline, in Tony’s case, launching a new feature in only one quarter. We cover topics such as proper milestone planning, delegating things to your team, all the way to making compromises in the name of getting the project done, and done well. **The opinions stated on this podcast are Tony Cassara's and do not represent the opinions of Thrive Market.
004 What Career Freedom Really Tastes Like with Steve Balistreri
October 02, 2019 00:06 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBToday Steve and I are talking about creating and managing FREEDOM for yourself as a leader in software development, both professionally and personally. We’re droppin' some wisdom bombs, and…if you stay till the end, you’ll hear how Freedom is not just an idea to want, it’s a process to live, and if you reject any part of the the process, it won’t feel that good. Let’s make freedom feel good. Whether you’re an independent contractor, or a leader in a startup, or corporation, we’ve got your ba...
003 How To Be a Competent Tech Leader at Every New Level of Leadership with Haytham Allos
October 01, 2019 23:56 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBHaytham Allos has been in the game for more than 20 years, and has a lot to teach us about what it takes to grow your competency as a leader, at every level of leadership. You’ll hear today about how at the young age of 25, he was asked to build his first team (with impressive salary incentives), was put into one of the most stressful career situations he’s ever experienced as a leader. If you stick with us till the end of today’s episode, you’ll hear Haytham’s one brilliant piece of advice ...
002 How To Take That Risky Career Leap with Steve Balistreri
October 01, 2019 23:40 - 18 minutes - 17.8 MBWhat does it look and feel like to take a large career leap as software developer? Steve shows us how he went from art school, to being a self taught developer, all the way to the time when his Band of Coders leadership position popped up as an opportunity. Steve from day one has been obsessed with learning, and will show us what is takes to be committed to figuring things out even when times feel very risky, aka, when you’re looking at leaving everything behind in your career.
001 Ten Minutes to Better Team Communication in Tech
October 01, 2019 19:35 - 10 minutes - 10.3 MBToday we introduce the one model that has helped us increase the success rate of deliverables in our teams, it’s called the VEAC communication tool. If you apply this to your team, we guarantee you’ll be experiencing higher quality work as well as more of your team members sticking to their original deadlines. Oh, and about the podcast intro you’re about to hear, boxer briefs are definitely for everyone.