WP-Tonic | WordPress | SaaS | Bootstrap SaaS | Startups

Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen
WP-Tonic | WordPress | SaaS  | Bootstrap SaaS | Startups

WP-Tonic is a podcast for WordPress professionals and Bootstrap SaaS startup entrepreneurs or anybody looking to build a business online. We cover a large number of areas with our main show. We interview some creative WordPress and startup entrepreneurs plus online experts who, with their insights, can help you build your online business. Jonathan Denwood and Kurt von Ahnen host and produce the WP-Tonic podcast, which is one of the longest-running WordPress podcasts. Each episode brings you valuable insights with one goal: to help you generate more income and impact through online businesses.

  1. HACE 3 DÍAS

    #941 - WP-Tonic Show: What Are Some of The Biggest Challenges Agencies Face

    What Are Some of The Biggest Challenges Digital Agencies Face in 2024 Challenges agencies face daily can hinder success. Discover the top obstacles and practical solutions to help your agency thrive in a competitive market. This insightful video delves into the most significant challenges agencies face in today’s fast-paced landscape. From navigating client expectations to managing tight budgets and adapting to rapid technological changes, we explore the hurdles that impede growth and success. Join us as industry experts share their experiences and strategies for overcoming these obstacles. Chris Martinez Bloom Partners Chris Martinez, Founder of Bloom Partners https://bloompartners.io/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismartinez13/ #1 - Chris, can you explain how you got into agency consultation? #2 - What are some of the biggest challenges agencies face at the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025? #3 - What are some actionable things agency owners can do connected to the challenges you outlined in the previous question? #4 - What are some of the most significant opportunities you see agencies have in the changing world of AI and increasing offshoring? #5— What AI tools do you personally use to help you run your business? #6—If you had your time machine (H. G. Wells) and could travel back to the beginning of you?   ----------------------------------- Follow & Connect With Us ----------------------------------- ▬▬ LEARN FROM US ▬▬ ► Our course is" Are You Looking To Build Your Membership Website Quickly And EASILY On WordPress?" https://www.wp-tonic.com/course/ ▬▬ LET'S CONNECT ▬▬ ► FaceBook Free Group "The Membership Machine Show" Group Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/membershipmachine ► Podcast "The Membership Machine Show" https://f0k0.short.gy/oF9q9f ► X (Twitter) https://x.com/wptonic_com ▬▬ SPECIAL DEALS ON THE TOOLS WE USE TO BUILD (ONLINE COURSES) ▬▬ https://www.wp-tonic.com/deals/ ▬▬ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL ▬▬ We discuss everything connected to building a successful membership/community website in 2024, from the right technology to using up-to-date digital marketing techniques. //CONTACT: For business inquiries ONLY, please use this email: support@wptonic.com -----------------------------------Hosts of The Show -----------------------------------

    57 min
  2. 12 NOV

    #940 - WP-Tonic Show: How To Sell Paid Discovery The Right Way

    How To Sell Paid Discovery The Right Way With Special Guest Laura Elizabeth, Founder of Client-Portal Learn how to sell Paid Discovery with confidence! Explore essential tactics and insights to boost your success in the marketplace now. Are you struggling to sell paid discovery effectively? Our informative video breaks down the essential steps for presenting this valuable service convincingly. From identifying client needs to demonstrating tangible outcomes, we cover it all! Discover how to position yourself as a trusted partner rather than just a vendor. Ready to refine your sales skills? Laura Elizabeth founded Client Portal, a WordPress plugin for freelancers and agencies that lets clients keep track of all files, links, and deliverables in a professional, centralized portal. She also runs Design Academy (a design course for developers), and Project Pack (sets of templates and documents for freelancers and agencies).She loves helping freelancers improve their workflows, project management skills, and design through free, premium products. Laura Elizabeth https://lauraelizabeth.co/ https://client-portal.io/ @lauraelizdunn   #1 - So Laura, how did you get into the would-have design and WordPress? #2 - What key things do you feel that Freelancers or micro agency owners need to understand connected to selling paid discovery? #3 - Can you give some information on Client Portal and what problems it tries to solve for freelancers and agency owners? #4 - Have you got any general advice regarding onboarding new clients for freelancers? #5— What AI tools do you personally use to help you run your business? ----------------Sponsors------------------ Omnisend - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT Convesio - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT ----------------------------------- Follow & Connect With Us ----------------------------------- ▬▬ LEARN FROM US ▬▬ ► Our course is" Are You Looking To Build Your Membership Website Quickly And EASILY On WordPress?" https://www.wp-tonic.com/course/ ▬▬ LET'S CONNECT ▬▬ ► FaceBook Free Group "The Membership Machine Show" Group Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/membershipmachine ► Podcast "The Membership Machine Show" https://f0k0.short.gy/oF9q9f ► X (Twitter) https://x.com/wptonic_com ▬▬ SPECIAL DEALS ON THE TOOLS WE USE TO BUILD (ONLINE COURSES) ▬▬ https://www.wp-tonic.com/deals/ ▬▬ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL ▬▬ We discuss everything connected to building a successful membership/community website in 2024, from the right technology to using up-to-date digital marketing techniques. //CONTACT: For business inquiries ONLY, please use this email: support@wptonic.com -----------------------------------Hosts of The Show ----------------------------------- Hosts of The Show Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen of MananaNoMas https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandenwood/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ https://manananomas.com/ @MananaNoMas ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show ----------------------------------- #6—If you had your time machine (H. G. Wells) and could travel back to the beginning of you?

    1 h y 10 min
  3. 5 NOV

    #939 - WP-Tonic This Month in WordPress & Tech Round Table Show With Special Guests Brian Casel, Devin Walker and Marc Benzakein

    Tune into WP-Tonic's Monthly Round Table Show for engaging WordPress News and Tech News! Don’t miss out on expert discussions and trends. In this month's edition of WP-Tonic's Round Table Show, we bring together top professionals from the WordPress community to share their insights on pressing tech topics! Learn about essential updates, practical strategies for site management, and insider tips that can transform your workflow. Perfect for anyone passionate about web development or digital marketing. This Month's Special Guest Panelists, Brian Casel, Devin Walker, and Marc Benzakein #1 - WP Engine Files Injunction, Hearing Set for November 26, 2024 https://wptavern.com/wp-engine-files-injunction-hearing-set-for-november-26-2024 https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/30/matt-mullenweg-says-automattic-is-very-short-staffed-amid-wordpress-vs-wp-engine-drama/ Silver Lake was a venture capitalist (VC) https://wpengine.com/newsroom/leadership-team/ DISRUPT 2024 Interview Review #2 - Elon Musk’s secret talks with Putin ramped up during his Twitter takeover: WSJ report https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/25/elon-musk-and-putin-talks-ramped-up-during-twitter-takeover-wsj.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECKkqENk3DA #3 - WP Fusion Lite Plugin Removed From WordPress.com Following a Cease and Desist Letter https://wptavern.com/wp-fusion-lite-plugin-removed-from-wordpress-com-following-a-cease-and-desist-letter #4 - Apple sharply cuts back on Vision Pro production, The Information reports https://www.reuters.com/technology/apple-sharply-cuts-back-vision-pro-production-information-reports-2024-10-23/ #5 - WordPress Themes Repository Now Houses 1000 Block Theme https://wptavern.com/wordpress-themes-repository-now-houses-1000-block-themes #6 - Researchers say an AI-powered transcription tool used in hospitals invents things no one ever said https://apnews.com/article/ai-artificial-intelligence-health-business-90020cdf5fa16c79ca2e5b6c4c9bbb14

    1 h y 12 min
  4. 22 OCT

    #937 - WP-Tonic Show: What Are Opportunities And Challengers For WordPress in 2025

    Special Guest Katie Keith, Founder & CEO of Barn2 Plugins We discussed how Katie got into WordPress and her thoughts on where she feels WordPress is going in the last quarter of 2024.   #1 - So, Katie, what is your background? How did you get involved in the semi-crazy WordPress world? #2 - What are some of the most significant opportunities in challenges that you feel Barn2 Plugins Faces at the present moment and in 2025? #3 - Katie, what are your thoughts connected to the recent post from DHH (David Heinemeier Hanson) of Ruby on Rails and 37signals and Matt Mullenweg's response? https://world.hey.com/dhh/capture-less-than-you-create-c30e462e https://ma.tt/2024/10/on-dhh/ #4 - Over the last couple of years, I've been increasingly feeling that parts of the WordPress professional community has been increasingly engaging and helping the leadership of WordPress in one big semi-public lie, and this has been one of the reasons I've decided not to attend WordCamp US what are your thoughts on this? #5— What AI tools do you personally use to help you run your business? #6—If you had your time machine (H. G. Wells) and could travel back to the beginning of you? https://barn2.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekeithbarn2/ @KatieKeithBarn2 ----------------------------------- Follow & Connect With Us ----------------------------------- ▬▬ LEARN FROM US ▬▬ ► Our course is" Are You Looking To Build Your Membership Website Quickly And EASILY On WordPress?" https://www.wp-tonic.com/course/ ▬▬ LET'S CONNECT ▬▬ ► FaceBook Free Group "The Membership Machine Show" Group Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/membershipmachine ► Podcast "The Membership Machine Show" https://f0k0.short.gy/oF9q9f ► X (Twitter) https://x.com/wptonic_com ▬▬ SPECIAL DEALS ON THE TOOLS WE USE TO BUILD (ONLINE COURSES) ▬▬ https://www.wp-tonic.com/deals/ ▬▬ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL ▬▬ We discuss everything connected to building a successful membership/community website in 2024, from the right technology to using up-to-date digital marketing techniques. //CONTACT: For business inquiries ONLY, please use this email: support@wptonic.com ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------

    56 min
  5. 15 OCT

    #936 - WP-Tonic Show : Matt Mullenweg The Merchant of Chaos & Complexity?

    The Merchant of Complexity What's Wrong With WordPress And How Can It Be Fixed? We had a great conversation with Marc Benzakein about WordPress and Matt Mullenweg's future. What's wrong with WordPress? Discover common issues and effective fixes to enhance your site’s performance. Unlock your site's potential today. Join us as we uncover the significant challenges WordPress is facing today. This show breaks down critical areas like interface inconsistencies and Open-source governance. We’ll highlight what’s wrong and provide actionable strategies to fix these issues effectively. https://marcbenzakein.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-benzakein/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNDVKJKvsyc @MarcBenzak ----------------------------------- Follow & Connect With Us ----------------------------------- ▬▬ LEARN FROM US ▬▬ ► Our course is" Are You Looking To Build Your Membership Website Quickly And EASILY On WordPress?" https://www.wp-tonic.com/course/ ▬▬ LET'S CONNECT ▬▬ ► FaceBook Free Group "The Membership Machine Show" Group Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/membershipmachine ► Podcast "The Membership Machine Show" https://f0k0.short.gy/oF9q9f ► X (Twitter) https://x.com/wptonic_com ▬▬ SPECIAL DEALS ON THE TOOLS WE USE TO BUILD (ONLINE COURSES) ▬▬ https://www.wp-tonic.com/deals/ ▬▬ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL ▬▬ We discuss everything connected to building a successful membership/community website in 2024, from the right technology to using up-to-date digital marketing techniques. //CONTACT: For business inquiries ONLY, please use this email: support@wptonic.com -----------------------------------Hosts of The Show -----------------------------------

    1 h y 16 min
  6. 8 OCT

    #935 -WP-Tonic Show: We Discuss Matt Mullenweg's Interview With Theo Browne. The Future of WordPress

    #935 - WP-Tonic Show: We Discuss Matt Mullenweg's Interview With Theo Browne. The Future of WordPressWith Special Guest Spencer Forman In this show, we analyze the exchange between Matt Mullenweg and Theo Browne about current developments in WordPress and open-source initiatives. They discuss critical issues such as user experience enhancements and future opportunities for developers worldwide. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just curious about tech trends, this discussion offers essential takeaways. ----------------------------------- Follow & Connect With Us ----------------------------------- ▬▬ LEARN FROM US ▬▬ ► Our course is" Are You Looking To Build Your Membership Website Quickly And EASILY On WordPress?" https://www.wp-tonic.com/course/ ▬▬ LET'S CONNECT ▬▬ ► FaceBook Free Group "The Membership Machine Show" Group Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/membershipmachine ► Podcast "The Membership Machine Show" https://f0k0.short.gy/oF9q9f ► X (Twitter) https://x.com/wptonic_com ▬▬ SPECIAL DEALS ON THE TOOLS WE USE TO BUILD (ONLINE COURSES) ▬▬ https://www.wp-tonic.com/deals/ ▬▬ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL ▬▬ We discuss everything connected to building a successful membership/community website in 2024, from the right technology to using up-to-date digital marketing techniques. //CONTACT: For business inquiries ONLY, please use this email: support@wptonic.com -----------------------------------Hosts of The Show -----------------------------------

    1 h y 6 min
  7. 8 OCT

    #934 - WP-Tonic Show:The Journey from 4 employees to 110 lessons learned

    We interviewed the founder of WPManageNinja Shahjahan Jewel, a WordPress enthusiast and entrepreneur. Shahjahan Jewel The Journey from 4 employees to 110 lessons learned #1 - Jewel, can you give the audience some background information how and how you got into web design and development, including WordPress? #2 - Bangladesh recently has face some dramatic challenges. How have these difficulties affected your own business? #3 - Can you give us some insights on the internal planning process linked to building new products/plugins? #4 - What is one of the biggest challenges that WPManageNinja faces now? #5— What AI tools do you personally use to help you run your business? #6—If you had your time machine (H. G. Wells) and could travel back to the beginning of you? https://wpmanageninja.com/ @WPManageNinja   ----------------------------------- Follow & Connect With Us ----------------------------------- ▬▬ LEARN FROM US ▬▬ ► Our course is" Are You Looking To Build Your Membership Website Quickly And EASILY On WordPress?" https://www.wp-tonic.com/course/ ▬▬ LET'S CONNECT ▬▬ ► FaceBook Free Group "The Membership Machine Show" Group Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/membershipmachine ► Podcast "The Membership Machine Show" https://f0k0.short.gy/oF9q9f ► X (Twitter) https://x.com/wptonic_com ▬▬ SPECIAL DEALS ON THE TOOLS WE USE TO BUILD (ONLINE COURSES) ▬▬ https://www.wp-tonic.com/deals/ ▬▬ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL ▬▬ We discuss everything connected to building a successful membership/community website in 2024, from the right technology to using up-to-date digital marketing techniques. //CONTACT: For business inquiries ONLY, please use this email: support@wptonic.com -----------------------------------Hosts of The Show -----------------------------------

    1 h y 13 min
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WP-Tonic is a podcast for WordPress professionals and Bootstrap SaaS startup entrepreneurs or anybody looking to build a business online. We cover a large number of areas with our main show. We interview some creative WordPress and startup entrepreneurs plus online experts who, with their insights, can help you build your online business. Jonathan Denwood and Kurt von Ahnen host and produce the WP-Tonic podcast, which is one of the longest-running WordPress podcasts. Each episode brings you valuable insights with one goal: to help you generate more income and impact through online businesses.

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