After successfully building and selling Newsletter Glue, most founders might have taken a moment to pause. But for Lesley Sim, the transition was less about slowing down and more about leveling up. Even before Newsletter Glue was acquired, she had already started work on her next venture: EventKoi, a fresh approach to event management in…
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is growing within the WordPress ecosystem. We’re seeing various implementations for generating content, performing tasks, and providing front-facing customer support. The technology is also being leveraged to create websites from scratch. The idea is simple enough: tell AI what kind of website you want, and the app generates one…
Over a decade after his last appearance on my old Matt Report feed, Brian and I pick up like no time has passed. We talk candidly about what it takes to bring LoopConf back to life, why he acquired the brand, what the pandemic did to event economics, and how he’s making a London comeback…
We all need to make a living. Sometimes, we take a job out of need rather than preference. There are bills to pay and mouths to feed. It’s how the world works, after all. However, being a freelancer is different. It serves our basic needs, but is capable of so much more. We choose this…
In this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Phil Thompson from Pressable discusses the importance of human connection in customer support, the challenges of handling plugin issues, and the dynamics of agency partnerships. He emphasizes the need for empathy in support roles and how Pressable prioritizes customer feedback in their development process. The discussion also…
AI-driven website builders, drag-and-drop platforms, and the constant noise around “the future of open source” have made it seem like WordPress might be losing its shine. But if you’re a solopreneur, blogger, or small business owner, the truth is much simpler: WordPress remains one of the most cost-effective, reliable, and scalable tools for building your…
In this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Toby and Kurt explore the complexities of running a WordPress agency. They discuss the challenges posed by aggressive sales tactics in the industry, the ethics of client relationships, and the importance of intentionality in business operations. They also examine the debate between niche marketing and generalist approaches,…
In this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Kurt and Toby discuss their favorite business and non-business books, exploring themes of leadership, project management, and the importance of community. They examine the concept of product market fit, the balance between ambition and control, and the role of libraries as valuable resources. The conversation also touches…
In this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Toby and Kurt discuss the journey of agency ownership. They explore the transition from feeling like a hobbyist to establishing a legitimate business. They also examine the importance of mindset shifts, resilience, and creating boundaries for work-life balance. The conversation also emphasizes the significance of processes in…
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