Breakeven Brothers

Bradley Bernard, Bennett Bernard
Breakeven Brothers

Hosted by Bennett Bernard and Bradley Bernard, the dynamic duo of brothers who have professional experience in accounting and software engineering.

Episodes

  1. The Social Media Hack That Made Me $2K/Day

    NOV 7

    The Social Media Hack That Made Me $2K/Day

    In this episode, Bennett and Brad dive into the fascinating world of early social media tools and growth hacking. Brad shares his journey of building viral social media products as a teenager, including a $3 Twitter tool that ran on autopilot for years and an Instagram growth platform that made $2,000 per day before being shut down. The brothers discuss how social media platforms have evolved since 2010, from the early days of Twitter follower ratios to modern LinkedIn content strategy. They explore the risks and rewards of building on social platforms, the importance of timing in tech, and how authentic content creation has changed over the years. Whether you're interested in social media history, building products, or growing an online presence, this episode offers unique insights from someone who's been in the trenches since high school. 00:00Introduction and Milestones05:50The Evolution of Social Media11:34The First Sale and Learning Experience18:36The Evolution of Social Media Platforms24:12Building and Selling iUnfollow29:42The Rise and Fall of Instapromote41:22The Impact of User Experience on Business Success50:53The Challenge of Authenticity in Online Presence57:29The Future of AI in Content Creation Bradley’s bookmark:Turn off your iPad automatically every night from @Javi: https://x.com/Javi/status/1850661330447139223 Ben’s Reads for the week:The Franchise MBA by Nick NeonakisBuilding a Story Brand by Donald MillerNumeric raises $28M to build the next-gen financial data platform | Numerichttps://www.numeric.io/blog/numerics-raises-28m

    1h 9m
  2. Brad Ties the Knot & Moving to the Bay Area

    OCT 14

    Brad Ties the Knot & Moving to the Bay Area

    In this episode of the Breakeven Brothers podcast, hosts Bennett and Brad discuss significant life updates, including Brad's recent marriage, the challenges of wedding planning, and the joy of celebrating with friends and family. They reflect on memorable moments from the wedding, the importance of having a good support team, and the excitement of moving back to the Bay Area for a new job at Snapchat.  In this conversation, Bennett and Bradley discuss various themes ranging from practical skills like knot tying to childhood memories of outdoor adventures. They delve into tech innovations, user engagement strategies, and the challenges of managing finances and bookkeeping for their projects. The conversation also touches on reverse engineering mobile apps and the complexities of modern web development, particularly in relation to web scraping and the evolving landscape of JavaScript frameworks. In this conversation, Bennett and Bradley discuss the complexities of modern web development, emphasizing the need for simplicity in design and coding practices. They explore the challenges posed by various web development tools and frameworks, particularly Tailwind, and reflect on the importance of choosing the right cloud services for hosting applications. The discussion also touches on personal interests, such as gardening and outdoor activities, highlighting the value of engaging in hands-on projects outside of their tech-centric lives.

    1h 28m
  3. Learning through coaching and mentoring others

    SEP 3

    Learning through coaching and mentoring others

    In this episode, Bennett and Bradley discuss Bradley's recent experiences with job interviews and the importance of mentorship and coaching in their careers. They also talk about the upcoming Laracon conference and the value of networking and learning from others in the industry. In this part of the conversation, Bradley and Bennett discuss the importance of constructive criticism, questioning the status quo, and being open to feedback. They also share their experiences with mentorship and the value of optimism in the workplace. They then shift the conversation to discuss their experiences with the AI tools Cursor and Claude, as well as the FastAPI framework. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Updates01:55 Navigating Job Interviews07:53 The Importance of Mentorship10:34 Networking and Learning from Others17:21 The Value of Conferences33:20 Constructive Criticism and Questioning the Status Quo42:16 The Power of Optimism and Integrity47:31 AI Tools for Rapid Prototyping and Development51:57 The Future of AI and its Potential01:01:53 Fine-Tuning AI Models and the Importance of Context01:04:18 The Blurring Line Between Human and Programming Language01:07:24 The Potential of Voice-Based and Brainwave Communication01:14:51 Opportunities in Creating New Chrome Extensions01:17:21 Using LLMs with SQL for Efficient Querying Articles/LinksBrad's Interesting Bookmark:84k Chrome extensions will be disabled next month Bennett's Interesting Bookmark:LLMs and SQL Creators & Guests Bradley Bernard - Host Bennett Bernard - Host

    1h 25m
  4. Building useful bots & open source AI

    JUL 31

    Building useful bots & open source AI

    What have you wanted to know about building bots? Why is there often a negative stigma around bots in current times? Bradley shares his experience building various bots, including one that tracked the population of a gym, one that automated chatting with Peloton customer support to get a faster delivery, and most importantly, one that helped earn free Chipotle meals. The Brothers expand further on Bots, discussing the value of automating mundane tasks and the potential applications of bots in different industries. Recent developments in AI models also means that integrating AI models into bots unlock even further opportunity and value-add it can have for many industries, including accounting and finance. The conversation also touches on recent AI developments, namely the release of Meta's Llama open-source AI model. The Brothers dig deeper into the pro's and cons of utilizing open-source AI models, and even further on how there are numerous options to leverage the Llama model, such as via cloud providers or running locally. Lastly, Bradley gives an update on his job search, sharing some insights into interviewing for the first time in over a year. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap02:11 Building Bots: Automating Mundane Tasks12:34 Optimizing Processes with Bots16:20 From Gym Populations to Peloton Delivery: Bot Success Stories18:16 Building Bots29:53 Integrating AI Models into Bots36:40 Automating Tasks with AppleScript40:57 Running the Lama AI Model47:48 The Impact of OpenAI's Llama 3.1 Release49:32 Challenges Faced by Closed-Source Models52:06 The Changing Dynamics of Remote Work58:22 Navigating the Job Market as a Software Engineer Articles/LinksBrad's Interesting Bookmark:Tool for optimizing AI prompts Bennett's Interesting Bookmark:Why Meta’s Llama 3.1 is a boon for enterprises and a bane for other LLM vendorsThe first GPT-4-class AI model anyone can download has arrived: Llama 405B Creators & Guests Bradley Bernard - Host Bennett Bernard - Host

    1h 16m

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Hosted by Bennett Bernard and Bradley Bernard, the dynamic duo of brothers who have professional experience in accounting and software engineering.

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