New Year, New Momentum: What Developers Can Look Forward to in 2026
Develpreneur: Become a Better Developer and Entrepreneur
Release Date: 01/01/2026
ERP Implementation Strategy: How to Get ERP and CRM Projects Right
Develpreneur: Become a Better Developer and Entrepreneur
An effective ERP implementation strategy starts long before any software is selected. Most failures happen not during deployment, but during planning—when organizations rush into tools without clearly defining outcomes, aligning teams, or preparing their processes. In this episode, Dustin Domerese shifts the conversation from failure to execution. Instead of focusing on what goes wrong, he outlines what a successful ERP implementation strategy actually looks like in practice—from defining problems to managing change and delivering results in smaller, meaningful increments. If the...
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ERP and CRM Implementation: Why Most Projects Fail Before They Start
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Most ERP and CRM implementation efforts don’t fail during execution—they fail before the project even begins. In this episode, the hosts sit down with Dustin Domerese, who brings nearly two decades of experience in SAP and Microsoft consulting. Early in the conversation, a clear pattern emerges: companies jump into ERP and CRM implementation without fully understanding what these systems actually are—or what they require from the business. If you’ve ever seen a project spiral out of control, take years instead of months, or fail to deliver value after launch, the root cause...
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Scaling with Virtual Assistants Without Losing Control
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There's a point in every business where doing everything yourself stops being admirable and starts being the bottleneck. The shift from operator to leader doesn't happen automatically — it requires intention, structure, and systems built to outlast your own bandwidth. In this episode of Building Better Developers, Antwon Person pulls back the curtain on how he built and managed a virtual assistant team without creating operational chaos. What follows is a breakdown of his approach — and what other entrepreneurs can take from it. Hire for Zones of Excellence, Not Versatility ...
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The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Moving From Side Hustle to Company
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There's a big difference between being busy and building something that lasts. Many entrepreneurs don't realize they're stuck in that gap. They're working hard, juggling responsibilities, hustling nights and weekends — but the business isn't really moving forward. In this episode of Building Better Developers, Army veteran and founder of Skillful Brands, Antwon Person, breaks down what actually creates forward momentum in a business. And it's not hype, hacks, or grinding harder. It's mindset, structure, and knowing when to leverage. The Entrepreneurial Mindset Isn't About...
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Keeping Forward Momentum When You’re Overloaded: Small Wins + AI Guardrails
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If you’ve ever hit that point where you’re “still functioning,” but everything feels heavier—this episode is for you. In Building Better Developers, the hosts frame this season around getting unstuck and building forward momentum—even when life is busy, messy, and your energy is running low. In this conversation with Andrew Stevens, the throughline is practical: communicate early when you’re behind, shrink work into achievable chunks, and put real AI guardrails in place so “helpful tooling” doesn’t turn into a trust incident. Forward Momentum starts with...
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Building Forward Momentum as a Developer Entrepreneur
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Building forward momentum isn’t about moving fast. Rather, it’s about moving intentionally — especially when transitioning from developer to entrepreneur. In Season 27 of the Building Better Developers podcast, we explore what it truly means to keep progressing when challenges, distractions, and new responsibilities threaten to slow you down. In this episode, Andrew Stevens — software engineer, multi-time founder, CTO, and board member — shares how building forward momentum has shaped his multi-decade journey through technology and startups. Instead of focusing on overnight...
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The Developer Mindset Shift: How Changing Your Thinking Creates Forward Motion
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Most developers believe their biggest career challenges are technical. They’re usually wrong. The real blockers tend to be invisible — habits, assumptions, and internal narratives that quietly control decisions, communication, and confidence. In this episode of the Building Better Developers Podcast, we talk with coach Kim Miller-Hershon about why talented developers get stuck and how a developer mindset shift creates real forward motion. Progress doesn’t start when you learn a new framework. It starts when you change how you think. About Kim Miller-Hershon Kim...
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Getting Unstuck: Turn Goals into Action with Better Beliefs
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If you’ve ever felt stuck despite having experience, skills, and a plan, the problem usually isn’t effort. Most developers and technical leaders don’t stall because they’re lazy or unmotivated—they stall because their beliefs, motivation, and execution are misaligned. A strong getting unstuck isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about creating alignment so forward momentum becomes sustainable instead of exhausting. When progress slows, people often default to adding more tools, tighter schedules, or bigger goals. But without clarity underneath, those fixes rarely stick. Real...
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How to Evaluate AI for Marketing ROI Without Chasing Hype
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Measuring AI marketing ROI has become one of the most uncomfortable conversations in tech and marketing teams. Everyone knows AI is “important.” Fewer teams can explain what success actually looks like. Even fewer can tie adoption to real outcomes rather than experimentation for its own sake. For developers and technical leaders, this isn’t a tooling problem — it’s a decision-making problem. The teams that win are the ones that slow down just enough to define value before they ship. About Meeky Hwang Meeky Hwang’s journey resonates with entrepreneurs, technical...
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How Founder Communities Accelerate the Developer to CEO Transition
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The Developer to CEO transition rarely starts with a bold declaration like, “I’m going to run a company.” More often, it begins quietly—by taking on one more responsibility, saying yes to a new opportunity, or stepping into a role that stretches just a little beyond your comfort zone. In this episode of the Building Better Developers podcast, part of our Forward Momentum season, we talk with Meeky Hwang about how that transition unfolds in real life. Her path—from developer to agency founder and CEO—reflects a pattern many experienced engineers recognize only in hindsight. ...
info_outlineNew Year’s Day hits different when you’re recording with a live studio audience, passing the mic around, and starting the year with a mix of laughs, honest reflection, and big goals. In this Building Better Developers special episode, Rob Broadhead and Michael Meloche kick off 2026 by sharing a “good thing / bad thing” recap from a recent Christmas party—then opening the floor to the team to talk about the New Year developer goals.
It’s casual, it’s real, and it’s a reminder that growth (personal and professional) usually starts with clarity.
Michael’s 2026 New Year developer goals: Payoff and Growth
When the conversation turns forward, Michael shares something that hits hard for anyone building a business—or rebuilding momentum.
He describes the last year (or two) as a heavy investment: retooling, branding, marketing, refining direction, and putting in the work that doesn’t immediately show results. Now, in 2026, he’s looking for payoff—not in a “get rich quick” way, but in the sense of seeing the fruits of consistent effort.
He also mentions narrowing focus for Develpreneur and wanting to see that a clearer direction translates into growth. There’s something powerful about that moment: when you stop trying to do everything, and start building depth in the things that matter.
If you spent 2025 laying groundwork, 2026 is your chance to ship with confidence. Foundations aren’t the finish line—but they make speed possible.
Rob’s 2026 New Year developer goals: Scale, Network, and Teach Again
Rob’s focus is straightforward: he wants to keep growing the business, but also move from “a couple projects went well” to scaling—bringing in more work and creating consistent momentum.
One of the practical strategies he calls out is getting out more: business conventions, tech conventions, and networking. Not just online—real-world conversations that create opportunities.
He also hints at something long-time listeners will appreciate: he wants to relaunch teaching episodes. That includes new “kitchen sink” style applications, plus content around AI and emerging technologies. It’s a return to hands-on learning—less theory, more building.
Team Voices on New Year developer goals: Milestones, Features, and New Seasons
Wes, a programmer at RRB Consulting, brings a personal win that feels like pure New Year energy: his car is getting paid off early in the year. That’s freedom. Breathing room. And honestly, a reminder that progress isn’t only measured in commits and deployments.
Professionally, Wes is excited about projects with features coming together in the first quarter—things moving from “in progress” to “in the client’s hands.”
Natalie shares that 2026 is a “new season of change” for her—wrapping up big chapters and getting ready to reinvest significant time back into RRB. Rob adds another layer: he’s planning to be a digital nomad in 2026 and launching a site to document the adventures and the tech behind them.
One Day at a Time (Yes, Even for Developers)
As the episode closes, there’s a simple challenge: don’t give up on your New Year’s resolutions on day one. Make it to day two. Day three. Day ten. Keep it small. Keep it moving.
And then: back to interviews, back to Building Better Foundations, and the ongoing push toward major milestones—like eventually hitting episode 1000.
Pick one small habit you can keep for 10 days. If you can do 10, you can do 30. If you can do 30, you can change your year.
Ready for 2026?
This episode isn’t about perfect plans—it’s about momentum, focus, and showing up. Whether you’re chasing payoff after a long build season, scaling your business, shipping features, or stepping into a new chapter… the message is the same:
Start. Today. Then do it again tomorrow.
Happy New Year—and we’ll see you in the next episode.
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