Building Better Foundations: Setting the Stage for Season 26
Develpreneur: Become a Better Developer and Entrepreneur
Release Date: 09/30/2025
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...
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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...
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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 —...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
info_outlineIn launching Season 26 of Building Better Developers, the hosts zero in on what truly sustains developer growth. Building Better Foundations becomes both the theme and the promise: this season will dig into the “why” behind tech trends, sharpen essential habits, and help you stand on solid ground in a shifting landscape.
Why Building Better Foundations Matters
Rob Broadhead and Michael Meloche acknowledge that in a sea of buzzwords—AI, cloud, low-code, no-code, vibe coding—it’s tempting to chase the next shiny tool. But they emphasize: without a foundation of clear reasoning and strong practices, those tools are at risk of collapsing under you. This season’s goal is to get past surface hype to the principles that outlast trends.
Building Better Foundations through Clarity on Buzzwords
Part of the mission is deconstructing the buzz. The hosts plan to peel back layers—not just what new tools do, but whythey matter (or don’t). Each episode will dig into a topic’s role for developers, for business, and for end users. Below are three key concepts you’ll hear about—and understanding them is part of your foundation.
Building Better Foundations in Integrating Legacy + Future
It’s one thing to use new tech in a greenfield project; it’s another to graft it onto 20-year-old systems. Rob emphasizes that migrating requires you to understand why the legacy system was built the way it was. Otherwise, you risk picking the wrong tools or design patterns and creating chaos.
Building Better Foundations for Scale and Sustainability
Michael warns: the fastest launch isn’t always the wisest decision. Prototype tools built with low-code, no-code, or AI may serve you well early, but if they can’t scale, you’re stuck. This season will explore how to choose tools with an eye toward growth, pivot paths, and long-term stability.
Building Better Foundations in Developer Mindset
Beyond tools and architecture lies mindset. A strong developer habit is thinking intentionally—not chasing every “cool” trend, but grounding decisions in purpose, trade-offs, maintainability, and cost. As Rob says, a true developer is marked by how consistently they bring those fundamentals to every environment.
Join the Building Better Foundations Conversation
Rob and Michael invite you into the process. Email them at info@develpreneur.com with your buzzwords, topic ideas, or challenges. This season is as much about dialogue as it is about lessons.
“We grow together. We want to make sure you’re part of this journey.” – Rob Broadhead
Key Takeaways for Your Developer Foundation
- Keyphrase alert: Building Better Foundations is the guiding lens—ask “why” before jumping into any tool.
- When modernizing legacy systems, start with context and purpose, not just the latest tech.
- Always think about scale and pivot options—don’t let fast prototypes become dead ends.
- Cultivate mindset over tool obsession. The habits you build are the real foundation.
Additional Resources
- The Developer Journey Videos – With Bonus Content
- Building Better Developers With AI Podcast Videos – With Bonus Content