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Release Date: 08/07/2025

Strategic Foundations for Business Growth – Interview with Charly Leetham (Part 1)

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Building a strong company starts with strategic foundations for business growth. In Part 1 of our interview with , we explore how clarity, customer understanding, and simple systems help businesses grow with confidence. Her insights show how the right strategic groundwork leads to long-term success. About Charly Leetham Charly Leetham brings more than 40 years of hands-on experience in building practical, reliable systems for small businesses. She earned her amateur radio license at 13, became an electronic engineer by 21, and completed her MBA while working full-time and raising...

Automating Quality: Greg Lind on AI, Testing, and Continuous Improvement

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In this Building Better Foundations episode, hosts and continue their conversation with , founder of and . They explore how automating quality in software development changes the way teams build and test software. Greg explains that AI and automation can improve collaboration and prevent errors before they happen. As a result, teams can deliver code faster, maintain consistency, and build stronger foundations for long-term success. Greg’s experience across startups and open-source projects has shown him one simple truth: quality can’t be bolted on at the end—it must be built into...

Bridging the Gap Between Product and Development: Building Better Foundations with Greg Lind

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In part one of this Building Better Foundations interview, hosts and talk with , founder of and , about bridging the gap in software development through AI, automation, and collaboration. Greg shares how modern teams can overcome silos, strengthen communication, and build transparency into their workflows — creating stronger, more adaptive foundations for success in today’s fast-paced, AI-driven world. “We wanted to bring developers and product managers into one tool—so they could build together rather than as two separate teams.” — Greg Lind About the Guest —...

WordPress SEO for Developers: Tools vs. Building Your Own with Wes Towers (Part 2)

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In this follow-up episode of Building Better Developers, Wes Towers returns to share his hands-on approach to WordPress SEO for developers. From choosing lean tools like Kadence and Rank Math to using AI for faster content creation, Wes explains how developers can simplify design, speed up performance, and stay visible in an AI-driven search world. Key Idea: Smart WordPress SEO for developers isn’t about more plugins—it’s about clarity, speed, and content that stands out across search and AI platforms. About the Guest — Wes Towers Wes Towers is the founder of Uplift...

Niching for Developers: Lessons from Wes Towers (Part 1)

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In this Building Better Foundations episode, Rob Broadhead and Michael Meloche talk with Wes Towers of Uplift360, a Melbourne-based digital agency serving the construction and trades industry. The discussion centers on niching for developers—how focusing on a specific audience helps software teams and agencies communicate better, deliver faster, and build lasting client trust. Key Idea: Niching for developers isn’t about limiting opportunities — it’s about amplifying your expertise and clarity in the markets that need you most. About the Guest — Wes Towers Wes...

Strong Foundations Start with Strong Requirements

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In this episode of Building Better Developers, hosts and revisit one of the most essential pillars of software development — requirements gathering. As part of the Building Better Foundations season, this discussion dives deep into why strong requirements are not just documentation — they’re the blueprint of success for every software project. From Classroom Rules to Real-World Clarity Rob opens the discussion by highlighting a gap many developers face: they’re trained to solve problems, but not to define them. In classrooms and coding bootcamps, students are handed...

Vibe Coding Is Changing the Way Developers Build Software

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In this episode of Building Better Foundations on the Building Better Developers podcast, hosts and explore one of today’s fastest-growing software trends—vibe coding. Vibe coding blends human creativity with artificial intelligence, allowing developers to describe what they need and let AI generate code in real time. It’s a revolutionary idea that promises speed, flexibility, and innovation—but it also raises new questions about structure, consistency, and long-term maintainability. What Exactly Is Vibe Coding? At its core, vibe coding means coding collaboratively...

Refining the Remote Hiring Process with Agustin Morrone of Vintti (Part 2)

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In this episode of Building Better Developers, hosts and continue their conversation with , CEO and co-founder of , a company improving the remote hiring process for U.S. and Canadian businesses across Latin America. From his base in Barcelona, Agustin explains how Vintti combines AI, automation, and cultural alignment to build remote teams faster while keeping people at the center. Vintti’s mission remains clear: help companies hire top Latin American talent in under 21 days, saving up to 60 percent on payroll while maintaining quality and trust. In Part 2, we explore how Vintti’s...

Redefining Remote Hiring with Agustin Morrone of Vintti (Part 1)

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In this episode of Building Better Developers, hosts and speak with , CEO and co-founder of . The company helps U.S. and Canadian businesses master remote hiring across Latin America. From Barcelona, Morrone shares how his bootstrapped startup is growing fast while staying true to its people-first culture. Vintti’s mission is simple yet bold. The team helps companies build remote Latin American teams in less than 21 days. They often save clients up to 60% on payroll costs. More importantly, they deliver strong talent that fits culturally and professionally. Morrone’s vision redefines...

Branding and Marketing Fundamentals with Kevin Adelsberger

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In this continuation of the Building Better Developers interview series, —owner of —returns to explore how businesses can refine their identity and message once the foundation is set. This episode focuses on branding and marketing fundamentals, uncovering what really drives connection, credibility, and growth. “Thinking about your brand and overall messaging is more important than color or font,” Kevin explains. “If your brand feels disconnected, no color will fix that.” The conversation moves beyond logos and design to the deeper work of communicating who you are and what...

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In this episode of Building Better Developers with AI, hosts Rob Broadhead and Michael Meloche revisit the theme of using the pivot—the skill of embracing change in software development. Reframing a prior episode "Pivoting - How to Embrace Change and Fuel Your Professional Growth" using AI-generated prompts, the hosts explore how developers can navigate career shifts, respond to market signals, and avoid burnout.

What Does It Mean to Pivot?

A pivot is a strategic change in direction—not a failure. Whether it’s shifting from front-end to AI, or moving from software dev to project management, a pivot is about refining your path with the benefit of experience.

“Pivoting is not quitting. It’s evolving based on feedback, clarity, and vision.”

Rob explains that the tech world is full of transferable skills. Moving from Java to C# is often more of a translation than a complete reset. When you view your experience as a foundation, pivoting becomes a launchpad—not a setback.

Michael’s Pivot from Pre-Med to Tech

Michael shares his deeply personal journey—from aspiring surgeon to software engineer. A strong aversion to needles ended his medical ambitions, but his hobby in video games and computers opened a new door. Back when becoming a game developer wasn’t mainstream, he chose the broader field of IT.

Exploring networking, database development, and programming helped him discover his passions. That exploration, he says, is key to finding the right professional path.

“Try everything. Stick with it long enough to learn—then pivot if it doesn’t fit.”

Knowing When to Pivot

Rob introduces the concept of market signals—changes in demand, relevance, or growth within a technology. He uses a bell curve to illustrate how tech rises, plateaus, and declines. Pivoting at the plateau allows for smooth transitions and consistent momentum.

Watch for:

Fewer job postings in your stack

Stagnant growth in your role

New interests pulling you elsewhere

User or revenue decline in your product or business

Michael also highlights burnout as a major internal signal. Decreased energy, productivity, and interest could indicate it’s time to shift your focus—or your role.

Developer Challenge: Plan Your Pivot

Take 30 minutes this week to reflect on your current career trajectory. Ask yourself:

Am I still learning and growing?
Is this technology or role still relevant?
What excites me outside of my current focus?

Then identify one small experiment—a course, a meetup, a tool—to explore that new direction. Pivoting doesn’t have to be drastic. Small steps often lead to significant transformation.

Pivoting as a Business and Personal Strategy

The hosts explain that pivots also occur in business. You may need to adjust your target market, tech stack, or pricing model. These aren’t signs of failure—they’re signs of adaptation.

The podcast itself has pivoted over the years—from a solo show to interviews, from foundational topics to AI-driven insights. As Rob puts it, every successful creator has a pivot story—or several.

“Sometimes the market doesn’t reject you—it redirects you.”

Final Thoughts: Change is Growth

Pivoting is a crucial aspect of adapting to change in software development. Whether it’s motivated by market forces, personal growth, or burnout recovery, change helps you stay relevant—and sane—in a fast-moving industry.

Keep learning. Stay adaptable. And remember: the path you’re on doesn’t have to be the one you finish on.

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