00:00:00 – Intro: Competitor Research vs. Inspiration
David explains his approach to finding app ideas without heavy competitor research.

00:01:00 – Wholesome Vibes & Family Tales
Kalen jokes about David’s wholesome life—quaint B&Bs, shoveling snow, and family snow fights.

00:03:00 – DIY Tech Hack: The Pencil Mic
The duo recounts the hilarious “jerry rigged pencil on a hat” hack for a lapel mic.

00:05:00 – Happy Friday & Keeping It Real
A light moment about resetting expectations and the simple joys of real conversations.

00:06:00 – Family & Jiu Jitsu: Balancing Sensitivity
Discussion on sensitivity, family stories, and how jiu jitsu classes play into growing up.

00:07:00 – Judo Roll Antics & Psychological Barriers
A playful exchange about judo roll lessons and the “psychological barrier” joke.

00:08:00 – Horse Tracks & Pop Culture Quips
The conversation shifts to quirky topics like horse tracks and a tongue-in-cheek Game of Thrones nod.

00:10:00 – Shopify Deep Dive: Exchanges & API Mysteries
David introduces his recent work on Shopify exchanges and the quirks between POS and online store APIs.

00:12:00 – Online Store Exchanges vs. POS
They break down how online store exchanges use a different “return API” compared to the POS system.

00:13:00 – App Shenanigans in Dev Stores
A humorous rant on “shenanigans” when apps lack free dev plans or test charge setups.

00:16:00 – Bundle App Madness & Naming Chaos
The duo debates the complexity of bundle apps and the wild world of app naming conventions.

00:23:00 – Deep Research for B2B Opportunities
Kalen explains how he uses deep research (with lots of clarifying questions) to uncover B2B app pain points.

00:24:00 – Mining Negative Feedback for Opportunity
They discuss how negative reviews can spotlight unmet needs—turning pain points into opportunities.

00:27:00 – Automating Research: Notifications & Iterations
A vision of a system that notifies you when research tasks are complete, letting you iterate on ideas.

00:31:00 – API Keys & Company Accounts: ChatGPT Insights
David shares his experience with signing up for a ChatGPT company account and navigating API key challenges.

00:33:00 – GPT for Topic Generation & App Pitch Tactics
A look at how GPT helps generate topics—and even pitch app ideas with injection tactics.

00:35:00 – Cart Transforms & Bundle Pricing Strategies
The conversation shifts to Shopify’s cart transform functions and strategies for bundling products.

00:42:00 – Forum Frustrations: Old Threads vs. New
Kalen laments the state of old forum threads versus the new, cleaner discussions.

00:44:00 – Open Sourcing the Gadget App
A quick update on the flow extension gadget app that Kalen open sourced for location automation.

00:45:00 – Event Registration Woes & Conference Fears
The duo discusses registration panic for an upcoming event and the rush to secure a spot.

00:47:00 – Tech Swag & AI Glasses: Modern Gadgets
Chat turns to cool swag items like Snapchat and AI glasses, with impressions of bone-conducting audio.

00:49:00 – Sabbatical Plans: Vision Quest & Personal Growth
David reveals plans for a six‑week sabbatical—mixing vision quests, reading, and self‑improvement.

00:50:00 – A/B Testing Cadence & Customer Research
A rundown of their consistent A/B testing schedule and the challenges of tracking customer behavior.

00:52:00 – Leveraging PostHog & Growth Book for Analytics
They delve into using tools like PostHog and Growth Book to analyze conversions and test performance.

00:56:00 – Coding Culture: Vibe Coding & AI Debates
A fun finale discussing “vibe coding,” natural language coding, and the quirks of AI-generated advice.