The LowCode Podcast

Jesus Vargas

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The LowCode Podcast is all about launching your MVP, getting clients, growing your side business and automating stuff. Listen to learn more about other founders and business owners like you, how are they coming up with ideas, how do they validate their products, and how to launch and grow a business.

1D AGO

S5 Episode 10 The Cost of Hiring the Wrong Developer

Startups don’t fail because they can’t design beautiful screens. They fail because they never build something that actually works. In this episode of The LowCode Podcast, we break down the harsh reality behind a $50,000 mistake: eight months spent building a “prototype” that had no backend, no logic, and no usable product. Just disconnected screens that looked impressive in a pitch deck but collapsed the moment someone tried to click a button. If you’re building or planning to build, this is a cautionary story you need to hear. We walk through how we stepped in and rebuilt the project the right way, starting with a focused two-week refinement phase to map real user flows, then delivering a functional MVP in just ten weeks. Not another flashy mockup. A working product. One that teens and parents could actually use, and that could generate real feedback from real users. Because that’s the difference: a working MVP with ten users teaches you more than a polished prototype ever will. Finally, we unpack the deeper lesson every founder needs to internalize: validation doesn’t come from visuals, it comes from usability. We share how to vet developers properly, what a real product roadmap should include, and why process matters more than promises. If you’re about to hire a developer, build your first version, or recover from a costly misstep, this episode will help you avoid wasted months and make sure your next move actually moves the needle.

33 min
FEB 9

S5 Episode 9 Manual Processes Killing Your Margins?

In this episode of the LowCode Podcast, we break down what happens when a fast-growing business keeps running critical operations on duct-taped systems. We walk through a real client story of a $500k merchandise company that was managing approvals, reporting, and client communication through group texts and spreadsheets—and paying the price in wasted time and constant friction. This conversation explores how digital automation isn’t about shiny tools, but about eliminating operational drag that quietly caps your growth. We dive into how a custom client portal replaced fragmented workflows with a single, purpose-built system that actually matched how the business and its clients worked. By connecting data sources, automating approvals, and centralizing reporting, the team reduced administrative work from over 15 hours a week to just a few. The key takeaway isn’t the technology itself, but the mindset shift: stop forcing people to adapt to broken processes and start designing systems that fit real-world behavior. Finally, we zoom out to the bigger ROI question founders and operators wrestle with when considering custom software. This episode explains why the biggest returns often come from time saved (not just new revenue) and how reclaiming hundreds of hours a year can unlock focus on design, sales, and growth. If you’re buried in manual work and wondering whether automation is “worth it,” this episode will help you spot where the real leverage is hiding.

31 min
FEB 2

S5 Episode 8 Why Technical Founders Still Need Help

Startups don’t stall because founders lack technical chops they stall because founders waste too much time being technical. In this episode of The LowCode Podcast, we break down a real-world case study of a VoIP entrepreneur who spent weeks building an app he couldn’t ship until he outsourced development and launched a revenue-generating product in just eight weeks. We unpack what really held him back: not the development, but the mindset. He treated the app like a personal coding challenge instead of a business priority. By shifting focus from “Can I figure this out?” to “What’s my time worth?”, he went from Google rabbit holes to customer conversations, and turned a $36K investment into profit by month two. If you’ve ever been stuck on a technical problem longer than two weeks, this episode is your wake-up call. Learn how low-code platforms like FlutterFlow and Supabase helped cut through the complexity, and why valuing your time is the most strategic decision you can make as a founder. Don’t ship late—ship smart.

31 min
JAN 26

S5 Episode 7 How the Right No-Code Choice Can Save You Thousands

What if the “easy” choice ends up being the most expensive one? In this episode of The LowCode Podcast, we break down a real-life case where a medical company nearly burned $40K by defaulting to the wrong no-code platform. Their goal? Build a training and inquiry app for surgeons and nurses. Their instinct? Use Glide for its speed. But with 5,000+ users expected across two continents, that decision could’ve wrecked their budget. We walk you through how we pivoted to Bubble (despite it taking twice as long to develop) and how that one change flipped their cost structure. Glide’s per-user pricing model would have ballooned to $2,000/month, while Bubble’s usage-based pricing kept costs closer to $200/month. The kicker? They hit ROI by month 14 and dodged a painful scalability trap. This isn’t just about one app, it’s about how to think like a strategist when building software. If you're building business tools on no-code platforms, this episode is essential listening. You'll learn how to assess hosting models, subscription fees, and long-term scaling costs before writing a single line (or dragging a single component). Don't just build fast—build smart. Because your platform decision today might be the reason you thrive or overspend tomorrow.

35 min
JAN 19

S5 Episode 6 From Spreadsheet Chaos to 35% More Sales

Operational chaos doesn’t just slow businesses down—it kills growth. In this episode of The LowCode Podcast, we share how a luxury wedding videography company drowning in 450 bookings and scattered spreadsheets turned things around with a custom AI-integrated app built by our expert team. It’s a tactical breakdown of how the right software can eliminate manual work, surface key pipeline insights, and give sales teams the clarity they need to close faster. We walk through the before-and-after: from missed follow-ups and siloed spreadsheets to a single system that tracks every lead, triggers timely follow-ups, and intelligently matches photographers to clients. The result? A 35% lift in conversions, an 80% improvement in response time, and not a single lead lost during peak season. This isn’t about automating everything—it’s about creating visibility where it matters most. We also dig into why most growing service businesses aren’t suffering from lack of tools—they’re suffering from lack of transparency. You don’t need a perfect system to grow. You need one your entire team can actually see and use. If you're scaling operations and feel like your backend is holding you back, this episode is a masterclass in how clarity, not just code, drives results

16 min
JAN 12

S5 Episode 5 The Greatest Pitfalls of E-Commerce Growth

In this episode of The LowCode Podcast, we pull apart a hard truth in e-commerce: the store can look “simple” right up until growth exposes everything you’ve been duct-taping behind the scenes. Early wins feel like proof the model works, then order volume jumps and the business starts to wobble in places you didn’t even know existed. We talk through the operational cracks that quietly turn into expensive problems: inventory you can’t trust, reports that don’t match reality, fulfillment that slips, and customers who feel the fallout. Spreadsheets and manual handoffs might survive at 20 orders a day, then become the source of confusion at 200. Margins shrink, support load climbs, and the team ends up stuck in reactive mode. You’ll leave with a clear way to spot the bottlenecks that matter most, why real-time data changes decision-making, and what “good” looks like in connected systems that actually talk to each other. Marketing can bring the traffic, but ops decides if the business keeps the profit—and keeps the team sane—once growth shows up.

40 min
JAN 5

S5 Episode 4 Low Code vs No Code: What’s Best for You?

In this episode of The LowCode Podcast, we dive into a foundational question for founders and product teams building modern software: what’s the real difference between low-code and no-code, and how do you choose the right approach? We break down the core philosophy behind each model, looking at who they’re built for and the kinds of products they enable. Low-code comes into focus as a flexible, developer-friendly option that supports custom logic, deeper integrations, and long-term scalability, while no-code stands out for its speed and accessibility, empowering non-technical teams to move fast using visual tools and pre-built components. But it’s not just about choosing one or the other. We explore how low-code and no-code can actually work together in a hybrid strategy, combining speed with scalability to maximize efficiency. We dive into real-world examples, proving that the best solution isn’t always one-size-fits-all. This hybrid approach might just be the secret sauce for modern businesses looking to innovate quickly without sacrificing long-term flexibility. Whether you're leading a startup or navigating digital transformation in an established company, this episode will help you make smarter, more strategic decisions about how to use low-code, no-code, or both to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of tech.

36 min
12/29/2025

S5 Episode 3 The Startup Software Playbook

Startups live or die by how fast they can test, learn, and adapt, and this episode of The LowCode Podcast is your tactical guide to doing just that with software. We explore how no-code and low-code platforms can help early-stage teams move faster, build smarter, and avoid the typical tech traps that stall progress. Whether you're solo or scaling, choosing the right tools early on can mean the difference between rapid iteration and costly delays. We also dig into the mindset behind launching an MVP the right way. It's not about perfection; it's about proving your idea works without needing a full in-house engineering team. A lean, well-executed MVP helps validate demand, attract early users, and identify critical flaws before you become too deeply invested in development. Finally, we tackle the tech stack choices and architectural decisions that often get overlooked—things like security, scalability, and how to plan for growth without over-engineering. Plus, we spotlight common mistakes founders make (like optimizing too early or designing with the wrong user in mind) so you can skip the pain and build software that actually delivers. If you're building in the early innings, this one's essential listening.

42 min

The LowCode Podcast is all about launching your MVP, getting clients, growing your side business and automating stuff. Listen to learn more about other founders and business owners like you, how are they coming up with ideas, how do they validate their products, and how to launch and grow a business.

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Jesus Vargas
Years Active

2022 - 2026
Episodes

83
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Clean
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