Band of Coders Show

A company's unique selling proposition is one of the key ingredients to its success. Different thinking is essential to making that distinction.

In this discussion, our Nashville Fractional CTO, Joseph Banta, shares his expert perspective on how to think outside the box when it comes to software development.

We talked about:

• "Thinking out of the box" concept.
• Benefits of thinking out of the box.
• Thinking outside the box: Start-Up approach vs. Existing Company approach.
• Ways your business can think outside the box.
• Why "Thinking out of the box" is our area of expertise.
• Example of one of our most creative works with clients.

Learn more: https://www.bandofcoders.com/app-software-developers/talk-to-a-cto/

Are you keeping your business relevant? Find out how app development has evolved and what trends are happening today.

The Managing Director of our Toronto office, Mike Ralph, discusses how industry businesses can thrive by understanding potential trends!

We talked about:

• App Development traction throughout the years
• Current relevant industries for App Development
• Trends in App Development
• Considerations before investing in App Development
• Ways to proceed with a smaller budget when you're looking to invest in App Development

Learn more: https://www.bandofcoders.com/app-software-developers/talk-to-a-cto/

Having a more efficient business could play a role in the success of your business this year. Is custom software development the solution you need?

Hear from our very own, Steve Becker, Managing Director of Band of Coders Los Angeles, the five (5) key ways custom software development can help your business grow and succeed in 2022.

We talked about:

• The Band of Coders Approach
• Off-the-shelf Software Pros & Cons
• Benefits of custom software
• Choosing a software development company

Learn more: https://www.bandofcoders.com/app-software-developers/talk-to-a-cto/

As the year comes to an end, you may find yourself to be very busy and with little to no idea on the best ways to maximize the remaining budget during Q4.

Steve Balistreri, Senior Technology Architect and Managing Director of Band of Coders Milwaukee shares some great tips and advice for maximizing your remaining budget to help end the year successfully.

We talked about:

• Why is Q4 such a critical time for companies, especially in the IT space?
• How should companies approach Q4 planning?
• Software development trends in 2021.
• Client Case Study.
• Suggested services for projects that need quick execution.
• Recommendations for Q4.
• Final advice from Steve.

Learn more: https://www.bandofcoders.com/app-software-developers/talk-to-a-cto/

What if you could throw away all of your tools, your deadlines, your jargon…and get back to the one thing that really matters on your leadership journey? Matt Fesler and I chat today about his leadership journey and what he came to realize was the thing every team needs, no matter what level of leadership you’re at, you’ll want to listen to today’s episode to find out what that is. And…At the end of today’s episode, we tie this ONE thing into the magic of machine learning and what our future with AI can look like if we do it right.

To find Matt on Quora, visit https://www.quora.com/profile/Matt-Fesler

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Is your project scope making or breaking your team’s performance? Today we’ve got Philip Hutchins chatting with us about how to translate a vision into a workable project scope, we talk about some of the pitfalls leaders make when working within a scope, and how to begin diagnosing what might be going wrong if your scope isn’t working for you but rather working against you. Whether you’re working from the office or in a remote team, scope will always be one of the most important elements to your team’s success. Oh, and kudos to the person who counts how many times we say ‘Scope’ in today’s episode.

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Elevator pitches don’t have to be hard to write. Today we’re featuring Neil Gordon, a communication expert, speaker coach, and marketing enthusiast who has taught me how to craft elevator pitches in a matter of seconds with his powerful framework that he will share today. Whether you’re enrolling your team members into a new process, convincing your CEO to see your ideas, getting hired for a new job, or speaking in a virtual event, this simple framework will get your audience to seriously consider saying yes to your vision, if not run towards you asking you how they can be apart of what you’re building.

I’ve known Neil for over a year now and have been blown away by his communication frameworks that I’ve seen work for anyone in any industry, especially tech leaders who are trying to get an important message across. We’ve kept today’s episode pandemic-related for those who are trying to shift your message to what we’re currently experiencing, so please sit back, listen, and enjoy.

Find Neil Online:

• To access Neil’s Silver Bullet Formula for your elevator pitch, visit: http://neilcanhelp.com/silverbullet

• Website: http://neilcanhelp.com

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If the website is dead, then what comes next? Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Michael Soareverix, he’s a bright programmer, writer, Quora contributor, and community builder. I was inspired by our conversation and what Michael is currently excited about in the world of tech trends and especially VR.

We talk life extension technology, AI, VR environments, and how the pandemic we’re currently experiencing is actually speeding up innovation in certain industries by several years.

Oh and of course, I had to ask him what he meant by “Websites are dead”. You’ll be able to learn why he says this, so if you’re ready to smile and be excited about what’s to come, let’s dive in.

Find Michael Online:

• Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Michael-Soareverix

• Medium: https://medium.com/@maarocket

• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy1j0QBUrJTCaeV5XU6QhQ

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What if confusion and discomfort was a clue that you’re on to something really good? I got a MUCH deeper appreciation of the art of teaching and leading from today’s episode. We’ve got Jesse Farmer on the show today, and he’s bringing ways of thinking that are packed with NOT more knowledge of how to do things, but rather a goldmine of timeless wisdom in the way you’re teaching and leading your people.

We talk about how learning is an important facet of leading and developing people, the gift in discomfort and confusion when you are learning something new, and how to learn better, faster, both from a leader perspective as well as a student perspective. So if you’re ready, let’s dive in!

Tweetable:
“If you can train yourself to get excited about why you’re confused, you’ll win.” @jfarmer @bandofcoderss

Find Jesse Farmer Online:
• Website: http://20bits.com/
• Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Jesse-Farmer
• Youtube Video Referenced In This Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50L44hEtVos

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Today’s unique conversation is with Trip ODell, a keynote speaker, writer, and strategic innovation consultant. He walks us through how today’s current events are having us face how our workforce needs to change and is changing. We cover topics such as dyslexia, dark matter and design, critical thinking, redesigning education, and asking deeper questions when it comes to building a better workforce for the future. If you’re someone who loves getting into complex systems thinking conversations, just like me, this one was made for you.

About Trip ODell:
Trip discovered his talents for leading strategic innovation and teams in an unlikely place; at the head of a classroom during a two-year tour of service with the Jesuit Volunteers on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Twenty years later, Trip's service proved to be the trailhead for a career designing technology that amplifies human potential and creativity at the world's most innovative tech companies and startups. Trip is a noted keynote speaker and writer for publications and conferences around the world. He applies his hands-on experience and expertise to complex topics such as ethics and artificial intelligence, education and health, innovation in developing economies, global supply chains, vehicular safety, and inclusive innovation.

Trip's holds multiple patents for new products and technologies he's co-invented and led at companies and startups that include Adobe, Microsoft, and Amazon. His prior work has won awards and accolades across a range of industries, multinational corporations, startups, and non-profits that include The Chicago Field Museum, and The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. His confidential advisory and coaching include clients from major corporations, institutional investors, premier global consultancies, universities, venture capital, private equity, global non-profits, and startups.

Find Trip Online:
• https://www.darkmatter.design/
• https://www.tripodell.com/

Listen & Subscribe to Trip’s Podcasts:
• http://bravenewcareers.com/
• http://thebravenewworkforce.com/

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