The Create With Podcast

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Two founders talk about how modern professionals build and run businesses using AI, automation, and visual development tools. From using AI to build products to automate processes, we talk about how regular people can use AI to its fullest potential.

  1. 4 NOV

    48. Amsterdam Meetup Recap, Niche SaaS Success Stories & Why Your Day Job is Your Best Opportunity

    Welcome back to the Create With podcast! In this episode, Kieran joins us live from Amsterdam after hosting our first-ever Create With AI meetup in the Netherlands. This one's packed with inspiring stories of people building profitable apps from "boring" industries - including someone who quit their corporate job after their employer became their first customer!What We Cover:Amsterdam Meetup Highlights:- Maarten Munster's journey: Building a SaaS while working corporate, getting his employer as first customer, then quitting to run it full-time with 30 customers- Why parking exemptions in the Netherlands became a profitable niche with zero competition- Diederik Martens on automation philosophy: When to automate, when to keep humans in the loop- Meeting people from hospitality, teaching, and other "non-tech" industries discovering AI for the first timeThe Hidden Opportunity in Your Day Job:- Why the hotel industry (and other "boring" sectors) are goldmines for app ideas- Lisa's planning app story: Zero technical background, took out a business loan, now has 30-40 local authorities as customers- The NHS staff roster tool built in 30 minutes with Lovable that's going regional- Why hanging around in tech circles actually limits your opportunitiesLinkedIn Outreach That Actually Works:- Using Prosp.ai for automated but authentic connection requests- Why LinkedIn outreach beats cold email (no domain warming, no blacklists)- Getting two sales calls booked while driving across the country- The irony: Are we all just bots talking to each other now?The Reality of Vibe Coding:- What seasoned developers really think about AI coding tools- Why prototypes are easy but production apps still need understanding- The winning combo: Bubble for UI + vibe-coded Cloudflare services for specific tasks- ChatGPT Atlas browser using Claude (yes, really!) - first impressionsTimestamps:0:00 Introduction from Amsterdam0:43 Amsterdam meetup recap & inspiring attendee stories2:57 Martin's parking exemptions SaaS: 30 customers = freedom4:07 Why your "boring" job is actually perfect for spotting opportunities5:06 The hotel industry attendee's untapped potential7:29 The NHS staff roster tool going regional (built in 30 mins!)9:35 Dentists & construction workers building their own apps11:26 Lisa's planning app journey: No tech background, just determination13:33 Typoro V2 & removing the paywall16:11 LinkedIn outreach strategy & why it works18:50 How to find your target customers on LinkedIn21:14 Building AI-powered widgets with ChatGPT23:23 When vibe coding works (and when it doesn't)25:32 Experienced developers' honest take on AI coding limitations27:52 The Bubble + Cloudflare services model33:42 ChatGPT Atlas browser early impressions36:17 Final advice: Ship something small this weekKey Takeaway:Don't feel stuck because you're not "in tech" - your industry experience is actually your superpower. The best app ideas come from spotting inefficiencies in your daily work, and tools like Bubble and Lovable make it easier than ever to prototype solutions without traditional coding skills.Upcoming Events:📅 London Meetup - Thursday, November 13th at Ramen Space📅 Bangkok Meetup - Monday, November 24th - Our first Thailand event!Find all events at: https://createwith.com/events🎙️ CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS:Kieran Ball:🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/nocodelifeJames Devonport:🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/jamesdevonport🎯 CONNECT WITH CREATE WITH:🌐 Website & Conference Tickets: https://createwith.com📅 Global AI & No-Code Meetups: https://createwith.com/events📧 Newsletter Signup: https://social.createwith.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/createwithhq/🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/CreateWithHQ📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createwithhq/🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@createwithhq

    37 min
  2. 47. AI Agents Are Coming for SaaS | OpenAI Dev Day, Gemini 3 & Building Research Agents

    6 OCT

    47. AI Agents Are Coming for SaaS | OpenAI Dev Day, Gemini 3 & Building Research Agents

    James and Kieran return from their summer break to discuss the seismic shifts happening in AI this week. With OpenAI's rumored agent builder launching at Dev Day and Google's Gemini 3 on the horizon, the entire SaaS industry might be about to change forever. Kieran shares how he built an AI research agent for Typero that automatically generates LinkedIn posts based on your writing style, while James explores what OpenAI's new agent platform means for the future of software development. Plus: Softr's new database agents and why Notion AI might finally make sense. AI Research Agent in Production [01:04] Building a LinkedIn content generator that actually sounds like youConnecting Bubble to N8n for automated researchHow GPT-5 dramatically improved output quality overnight OpenAI's Agent Builder Preview [06:31] Canvas-style UI with nodes, triggers, and toolsDynamic widgets for custom agent interfacesWhy this could be the end of traditional SaaS The Fast Fashion Era of SaaS [09:33] Sam Altman's prediction coming trueWill 95% of people ever care about building software?The creator vs consumer dynamic in AI Softr's Database AI Agents [18:06] AI that works across your entire databaseAutomated email drafting, image generation, and researchWhy integrated AI beats standalone tools This Week's Announcements Gemini 3 launch imminentSora 2 taking over InstagramOctober Create With meetups worldwide🇪🇸 Madrid - Oct 7🇪🇸 Barcelona - Oct 13🇬🇧 London (Bubble Tour) - Oct 15-16🇬🇧 Bristol - Oct 22🇬🇧 Brighton - Oct 29 Create With Newsletter: createwith.com Event Directory: createwith.com/events Newsletter: Every Tuesday at createwith.comCommunity: Join builders worldwide at our meetups The Create With podcast: Building apps, agents, and automations without code using AI.

    23 min
  3. 46. Build More, Hype Less. We talk Claude Code, Nano Banana & GPT-5 Launch

    25 AUG

    46. Build More, Hype Less. We talk Claude Code, Nano Banana & GPT-5 Launch

    Build more, hype less. In this week’s Create With podcast, James and Kieran dig into practical ways non-developers can ship serious features with AI. We share what finally “clicked” with Claude Code, how to spin up simple Bubble plugins (goodbye $5/mo ICS generators), first impressions of GPT-5 (the good, the weird, and the slow), why object-preserving image edits could upend Photoshop, and how we’re automating the Create With site - events, tools, blog posts end-to-end.We’re the calm corner of the internet for AI: thoughtful, hands-on, no doom-scrolling required.#️⃣ What we coverGetting started with Claude Code as a non-dev (and why it’s addictive once your environment’s set up)Shipping real features solo vs. contracting devs (speed, cost, iteration)Using AI for back-office work (accounting Q&A, document consolidation)Bubble plugin basics: generating .ics calendar files with your own pluginGPT-5 first impressions + Responses API growing painsRumored next-gen image editing (“Nano Banana?”) and why object-preserving edits matterFavorite entries from the Bubble Mobile contestOur Create With site relaunch: AI-powered events directory, tools, perks, and auto-generated posts“Dom’s Day” vibe-coding hackathon idea🎙️ Sponsor — GlideCreate AI-powered business apps that connect to your data and tools, automate manual work, and scale as you grow—no code required. Perfect if you live in spreadsheets and want real apps fast. Check out GlideApps.com.⏱️ Chapters00:00 Intro & why we’re the calm corner of AI02:20 Sponsor: Glide03:20 Claude Code: setup, flow state, and shipping big features10:45 Solo shipping vs. hiring devs12:50 AI for accounting & document Q&A13:50 Building a Bubble plugin (ICS invites)17:25 GPT-5: wins, misses, and API hurdles23:00 Next-gen image editing rumors (“Nano Banana”)26:20 Why object-preserving edits change everything27:10 Bubble Mobile contest favorites28:00 Create With site relaunch: events, tools, automations31:40 Member perks & tool discounts32:15 “Dom’s Day” vibe-coding hackathon35:25 Upcoming events (Montréal Sept 11 + Barcelona, Madrid, Brighton, Norwich, Thailand)36:40 Wrap🔗 MentionedClaude Code • Bubble • Glide • n8n • Cursor • GitHub • Make • Replit • Jotform • Cloudflare Workers • UserLoop📺 Watch nextOur step-by-step Claude Code setup & tutorial (on this channel)👋 Join the communityEvents directory & RSVP: createwith.comNewsletter with tools, templates, and perksIf you try Claude Code after this episode—or ship your own Bubble plugin—drop a comment with what you built. We’ll feature our favorite projects in a future episode.

    37 min

  4. 29 JULY

    45. Create With heads to the Netherlands PLUS we talk Claude Code, Agentic Development and n8n

    In this episode of the Create With podcast, James and Kieran discuss their recent team retreat in the Netherlands, where they focused on launching Create With Season Two. They share insights on building with Bubble and N8n, the importance of in-person meetups, and their experiences at the Internet Friends Meetup. The conversation also touches on the challenges of learning to code, the new Shopify developer platform, and the exciting developments in agentic development. They highlight their partnership with 100 School and the upcoming events and membership benefits for the Create With community. Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back and Team Retreat Overview 03:01 Create With Season Two and Membership Launch 05:52 Building with Bubble and N8n Integration 08:51 Internet Friends Meetup Insights 12:13 Exploring Coding and No-Code Tools 15:11 Shopify's New Developer Platform and Agentic Development 17:50 The Future of AI Tools and Pricing Changes 20:48 Partnership with 100 School and Upcoming Events

    32 min
  5. 44. Behind the Scenes of Bubble's Biggest Launch Ever with Nick Carroll

    1 JULY

    44. Behind the Scenes of Bubble's Biggest Launch Ever with Nick Carroll

    How do you bring a feature as game-changing as native mobile app development to a mature platform like Bubble? In this episode, we go behind the scenes with a very special guest, Nick Carroll, the product manager who leads the mobile charge at Bubble. Nick shares the exclusive inside story of their native mobile platform launch—a journey that started years ago as a "when, not if" dream for the founders. We dive deep into the strategic decisions, the engineering challenges, and the "lightbulb moments" that turned this vision into a reality for hundreds of thousands of no-code developers. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in product management, SaaS, and the future of building software without code. 00:58 - The Genesis of Bubble's Native Mobile Platform02:30 - Why Web Wrappers Weren't Enough & The Importance of a True Native Experience04:26 - The Challenge of Integrating Mobile into the Existing Bubble Editor07:43 - Reusing Web Components in Native Mobile Apps09:35 - Surprising and Complex Apps Already Built with Bubble Mobile12:45 - The "Hardest Part": How Bubble Solved App Store Publishing & Versioning17:35 - OTA (Over-the-Air) Updates vs. New Builds: When to Use Each21:05 - The Future Roadmap: In-App Purchases, Deep Linking & Advanced Offline Support24:45 - How AI Will Supercharge Both Web & Mobile App Building in Bubble27:00 - Using the API Connector Now to Build AI Features into Your Mobile Apps28:10 - Where to Get Started with Bubble Native Mobile29:30 - Find Out More About Nick's Talk at the Create With Conference Find Out More: Bubble Native Mobile: https://bubble.io/mobile Bubble Summer Mobile Hackathon: https://bubble.io/c/mobile-summer-hackathon Follow the host, James Devonport: https://x.com/jamesdevonport

    37 min
  6. 43. Hacking in Paradise! Live from Bubble House Greece with Sarah Esteve & Theo Goldberg

    23 JUNE

    43. Hacking in Paradise! Live from Bubble House Greece with Sarah Esteve & Theo Goldberg

    Escape to the sun-drenched coast of Crete with us for a very special, on-location episode of the Create With Podcast! James is live from Bubble House Greece, the ultimate get-together for the world's most passionate no-code builders.In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Sarah Esteve, a certified Bubble developer, consultant, and the founder of Bubble House. Discover the origin story of this unique event. Hear how Sarah, the "Bubble Godmother," has cultivated a vibrant community that travels the world to collaborate, learn, and innovate.We're also joined by Theo Goldberg from Bubble, who gives us the inside scoop on the electrifying hackathon centered around Bubble's newly launched native mobile builder. Find out which innovative apps, from AI-powered game instructors to fun multiplayer experiences were built in just a few days, and learn how you can get involved in Bubble's global summer hackathon with a $15K prize pool.🕒 Timestamps:0:04 - Welcome to a Special Episode from Bubble House Greece0:18 - Introducing Sarah Esteve, the Organiser of Bubble House0:59 - The Origin Story: Why Sarah Started Bubble House1:41 - The History of Bubble House: From France to Spain to Greece3:35 - How the Event Has Evolved to a Full Resort Setting4:41 - The Hackathon: Working Together on Bubble's New Mobile Editor6:12 - Beyond Work: Social Activities and Building Connections7:00 - Introducing Teo Goldberg from Bubble7:43 - How the Bubble Mobile Launch Aligned with the Hackathon9:22 - A Look at the Creative Apps Built During the Hackathon12:21 - The Power of AI in the Hackathon Projects13:38 - A Truly Global Community: Attendees from 10+ Countries14:20 - Favourite Moments: Learning, Sharing, and Inspiring Demos17:21 - How to Get Started with the New Bubble Mobile Builder19:12 - The Importance of "Building in Public" and Community Support20:20 - Final Thoughts & Wrapping Up from Greece🔗 Connect with our Guests:Sarah Esteve (Founder of Bubble House):X: https://x.com/_sarahesteveLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahesteve/Theo Goldberg (Developer Ecosystem at Bubble):X: https://x.com/theo_goldbergLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theogoldberg/🎤 Hosted by James Devonport:X: https://x.com/jamesdevonport🚀 Get Involved:Bubble Mobile & Hackathon: https://bubble.io/mobile

    22 min

  7. 11 JUNE

    42. Bubble's Native Mobile Launch | n8n RAG AI Agents & The Latest OpenAI Models

    This week, Bubble changed the game for no-code mobile apps! James and Kieran break down the big news, sharing our first-hand experience building a TRUE native mobile app with Bubble's new editor.Plus, we cut through the noise of the latest AI updates—from OpenAI's new pricing to why n8n is the automation tool you need to be learning right now. Get the real story on building in public and hear about our exciting new Create With events!In this episode:(00:42) Bubble's Native Mobile Builder: How to build real iOS/Android apps, not just web wrappers.(14:50) OpenAI's Price Shake-up: Cheaper o3 models, a powerful new o3 Pro, and a lot of confusing names.(20:08) The Power of n8n: Why we're using n8n's AI Agent node to build custom AI with RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), training models on our own data from Google Docs, Notion, and more.(30:30) Quick Startup Updates: The honest ups and downs of building Typoro, AutoClips, and UserLoop.(38:55) Create With Events: Announcing our new meetups and hands-on retreats in amazing locations.Links & InfoCreate WithWeb: https://www.createwith.comX/Twitter: https://x.com/createwithhqLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/createwithhq/Download our app (built with Bubble!): Search "Create With" on the App Store & Google PlayFollow the hosts:James Devonport on X: https://x.com/jamesdevonportKieran (NoCodeLife) on X: https://x.com/nocodelifeThis episode is sponsored by Bubble - the AI app development platform for founders and businesses building serious, scalable apps — visual development for web and native mobile, no code required. https://bubble.io#NoCode #AI #VisualDevelopment #Bubble #OpenAI #n8n #Automation #SaaS #BuildInPublic #TechPodcast #LowCode #AIAgent #RAG

    44 min

  8. 4 JUNE

    41. Create With Conference DEBRIEF! 🚀 Top Moments, AI Behind the Conference & What's Next

    🎉 Welcome back to the Create With Podcast - Episode 41! 🎉 Join James and Kieran as they dive deep into a special debrief of the massively successful Create With Conference! After a whirlwind month, they're here to share all the highlights, their favorite moments, and the incredible tech that powered the event. In this episode, you'll hear about: Conference Recap: From expanding to a three-day event with workshops and a speaker dinner, to the buzz of the main conference day and the fantastic after-party on a boat.Standout Talks & Speakers: Insights from Jonas (co-founder of Monzo) on innovative AI uses, and the future of visual development vs. vibe coding with leaders from Sutro and Momon.Tech Behind the Scenes: How we used AI and Visual Development (shoutout to Bubble!) to build the conference website, a mobile app with AI matchmaking (iOS & Android!), and automate numerous processes with a small team.Community & Connections: The amazing energy, diversity of attendees, and even co-founders meeting for the first time!Create With Season 2: Exciting news about our expansion, including upcoming international meetups in Leeds, Madrid, Barcelona, Montreal, and more!Practicing What We Preach: How tools like Tally, N8N, Luma, and ConvertKit integrated with Bubble to create an "operating system" for the conference.Sponsor & Partner Showcase: The fantastic support from tools like Bubble, Glide, Sutro, Xano, Zapier, WeWeb, 100 School, JotForm, NoLoco and many more who engaged with the community. Whether you attended the conference or are curious about what went down, this episode is packed with insights into building software with AI, the power of visual development, and the vibrant Create With community. 🎧 Tune in to learn how a small team can make a big impact with the right tools and mindset! 🔗 Stay Connected with Create With: Find all our resources, including links to our YouTube channel (for conference talk releases!), newsletter, and social media by visiting our website. Website: createwith.comYouTube: Search for "Create With HQ" (You can also find the video on how we built the conference app on Bubble there!)Newsletter (returning soon!): Sign up via https://social.createwith.com or our main website.X (formerly Twitter): @CreateWithHQLinkedIn: Search for "CreateWithHQ" Mentioned in this episode:Bubble, Zano, Zapier, Sutro, Momon, Glide, NoLoco, Tally, N8N, Luma, ConvertKit, WeWeb, 100 School, JotForm, Plexal.

    32 min
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Two founders talk about how modern professionals build and run businesses using AI, automation, and visual development tools. From using AI to build products to automate processes, we talk about how regular people can use AI to its fullest potential.

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