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

Bootstrapping A Side Project Into a Successful Business
Learn how to transform your side project into a profitable venture through smart bootstrapping techniques.
Uncover the secrets behind transforming an idea into a full-fledged business with our captivating show on bootstrapping a side project to success. Explore proven strategies, learn from the experiences of successful founders, and get inspired to kickstart your own entrepreneurial journey. Ready to make your side hustle thrive?
With Special Guest Justin Chen Pickfu
#1 - Justin, can you give the tribe some background information that led you to start Pickfu?
#2—What do you see as some of the major problems that Pickful solves for users, and what is its ideal target user group?
#3—What are a couple of major lessons you have learned building up Pickfu that you can share with the audience?"
#4 - What has been the biggest mistake you have made connected with your journey with Pickfu?
#5—How do you see AI changing online business including your own in the next 18 months?
#6—If you had your time machine (H. G. Wells) and could travel back to the beginning of you.
 
 
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Justin Chen
https://www.pickfu.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinchen/
 
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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

WordPress Developer's Experiences Using GeneratePress in 2024
With Special Guest Jonathan Jernigan
Get the inside scoop on GeneratePress from WordPress developers in 2024. Elevate your site with cutting-edge strategies and techniques.
Join us as we journey through 2024 with WordPress developers sharing their stories about using GeneratePress to create stunning websites. Get an insider's perspective on how this versatile theme streamlines workflows, enhances user experiences and drives innovation in web development. Curious about what lies ahead?
#1—Jonathan, can you give us some bio info about how you got into web design/development, with an emphasis on using WordPress?
#2 - You seem to be publicly a big fan and user of GeneratePress. What key things do you like connected to this page builder compared to something like Bricks?
#3 - What are some of your own views connected to Gutenberg and full-page editing and the general direction of WordPress at the present moment?
#4—Can you provide some information on the most significant things you have learned about one of the leads behind the Pie Calendar?
#5—You now seem to be doing some work for HEY Calendar and its team. Can you give some insights into what this has been like?
#6—If you had your time machine (H. G. Wells) and could travel back to the beginning of your career and business journey, what essential piece of advice would you give yourself?
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Jonathan Jernigan
https://piecalendar.com/
https://jonathanjernigan.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanjernigan/
 
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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
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This Month's Special Guest Panelists Are David Risley And Jeff Chandler
Don't miss out on this week's live discussion! Join us on Thursday as we delve into the newest WordPress and tech articles that have been making waves this month.
#1 - Shutterstock enters into a definitive agreement to acquire Envato for $245 million
The acquisition adds 650k subscribers to Shutterstock, more than doubling its subscriber base to 1.15 million.
https://wpbiz.dev/news/shutterstock-acquires-envato/
 
#2 - Google Set to Make Its Largest Acquisition Ever, Threatening Microsoft
Google parent Alphabet is reportedly making headway in its bid to acquire the $30 billion marketing software company HubSpot. That deal, which would be Google’s largest-ever acquisition, is part of the company’s strategy to compete with Microsoft in the cloud applications market.
https://gizmodo.com/google-acquisition-hubspot-rival-microsoft-cloud-market-1851499164
 
#3 - Convesio acquires Growmatik, a marketing automation SaaS platform
Growmatik is a Marketing Automation SaaS platform that is the choice of marketers and growth officers around the world to solve their biggest marketing automation challenges, as stated on their website. The acquisition enables Convesio to expand its market reach, particularly in the e-commerce space.
https://wpbiz.dev/news/convesio-acquires-growmatik/
 
#4 - Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ ubiquitous in Great Lakes basin, study finds
Toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” are ubiquitous in the Great Lakes basin’s air, rain, atmosphere, and water, new peer-reviewed research shows.
Toxic PFAS - The Devil's Piss
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/18/pfas-great-lakes-basin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9GTa3a-tFo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8qGtEVh7oQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpobOQ54bWc
 
#5 - WordCamp Europe 2024 ( Torino, Italy)
Katie Keith
Matt Cromwell
Amber Hinds
 
 
#6 - Bubble.ai
Five years ago, Nvidia was a second-tier semiconductor company known for providing Call of Duty with better resolution.
https://www.profgalloway.com/bubble-ai/
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This Month Special Guest Panelists David Risley & Jeff Chandler
David Risley
https://www.davidrisley.com/
@davidrisley
Jeff Chandler
https://mindsize.com/
@jeffr0
Our Regular Monthly Panel
Heather Wilde Renze
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherwilde/
@heathriel
Chris Badgett
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-badgett-57486325/
@ChrisBadgett
Spencer Forman
https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerforman/
@SpencerForman
Kurt von Ahnen
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/
@KurtvonAhnen
@MananaNoMas
 
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Elementor Sleeping Donkey or Re-Woken Lion For 2024?
With Special Guest Ben Pines, Growth Lead @ Elementor
Unveiling Elementor's Strategy for 2024 - Elevate Your Website Game For 2024.
Join us as we delve into the future of Elementor and its exciting plans for 2024. Discover the innovative features, updates, and tools that will revolutionize website building with this popular WordPress plugin. Stay ahead of the curve by watching our in-depth discussion on what Elementor has in store for the upcoming year. Don't miss out - watch the video now to stay informed.
 

  
Special Guest Christian Taylor
How to Become a WordPress YouTube Influencer In 2024 Special Guest Christian Taylor
 
Unlock the secrets to becoming a successful WordPress YouTube influencer in 2024. Elevate your content and soar to stardom.
We are calling all aspiring influencers. Unleash your potential and become a sought-after WordPress expert on YouTube by tuning into our exclusive tutorial for 2024. Gain valuable insights on creating engaging content, optimizing videos for search engines, and fostering community engagement. Elevate your online presence today with our step-by-step guidance.
Special Guest Christian Taylor
#1—Christian, Can you give us a couple of key insights into your journey connected to trying to build a personal brand in 2024?
#2 - What are some critical things you have learned about building an audience on YouTube?
#3—Why do you still prefer WordPress over other website builders?
#4 - Can you tell us what common challenges the general public faces using WordPress in 2024?
#5 -Can you give us some info about your new Craylor Academy course (building a free WordPress site with Kadence)?
#6—If you had your time machine (H. G. Wells) and could travel back to the beginning of your career and business journey, what essential piece of advice would you give yourself?
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Christian Taylor
ct@craylor.media
https://craylor.media/

Growing a Personal Brand Online Successfully in 2024
With Special Guest Jason Barnard From Kalicube
The Fundamentals of Brand SERPs For Business
2024 Strategies: Learn how to grow your brand online effectively. Build credibility and attract a loyal audience today.
Are you ready to revolutionize your brand online in 2024? Dive into our comprehensive video packed with actionable advice and cutting-edge strategies for growth. Uncover how to build credibility, expand your reach, and solidify your digital footprint effectively. Take charge of your online presence now - click play on our video and embark on a transformative journey towards success.
#1 - Jason, what are some critical factors people need to understand to build a personal brand online in 2024?
#2 - What do you think people need to know about the Knowledge Panel on Google, and why do you feel this is one of the crucial events in search and SEO?
#3 - What is the three-step process to become a leading authority and influential person in your industry?
#4 - Tell us a couple of crucial things you want people to get from your book “The Fundamentals of Brand SERPs for Business?”
#5 - How will AI change SEO and branding in the next 18 months?
#6—If you had your time machine (H. G. Wells) and could travel back to the beginning of your career and business journey, what essential piece of advice would you give yourself?
Jason Barnard - https://kalicube.com/