Solspace Podcast

When a healthcare client’s website was unexpectedly taken offline by their previous developer, Solspace stepped in to restore it. In this solo episode, Mitchell Kimbrough shares the behind-the-scenes story of how they resolved the crisis and why businesses must prioritize web reliability. If you’ve ever been left in a lurch by a web developer, wondered how to navigate a website emergency, or how to choose a trustworthy web developer, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Solspace’s own John Henry Donovan shares his expertise on the importance of digital accessibility and inclusive design. He discusses key principles, challenges, and solutions for making websites more accessible to people with disabilities. Learn how businesses can create more inclusive online experiences and why accessibility is essential for everyone. Whether you're a developer, designer, or business owner, this conversation will equip you with valuable insights to improve your digital presence.

In this episode of the Solspace Podcast, Mitchell Kimbrough chats with Matt Everson from Astuteo. They talk about their experiences in the Craft CMS community and dive into the world of web development for industrial manufacturing.

Matt shares how Astuteo focused on this niche market and found success since 2014-2015, inspired by Mike Michalowicz's "The Pumpkin Plan."

The discussion covers the ups and downs of industrial web development, the importance of long-term client relationships, and creating customized digital solutions. They also touch on client acquisition strategies, trade shows, and the impact of going digital on traditional sales processes.

This episode offers practical advice and real-world success stories for anyone interested in web development for industrial manufacturing.

In this episode of the Solspace podcast, we welcome back Shawn Busse from Kinesis to discuss the concept of change in business. The conversation delves into recognizing the need for change within an organization, whether driven by external friction or a proactive vision for the future. We explore the challenges of convincing people to embrace change and the importance of fostering a culture that is open to transformation.

In this podcast segment, Shawn Busse discusses the concept of VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) and the need to adapt to a changing business landscape by making small bets and embracing experimentation. He points to examples like GE and Boeing to illustrate how traditional models are no longer reliable. Making small bets allows companies to explore new opportunities while mitigating risks and uncertainties. Shawn emphasized the necessity of a cultural shift towards embracing change and innovation in order to thrive in this volatile environment, and the difference between the value chain and a value shop.

In LinkedIn Best Practices part two, featuring the brilliant Abby Kelsey, we delved deep into the art of engagement and the power of meaningful commenting in the digital sphere. From sparking conversations to building genuine connections, Abby shared invaluable strategies to elevate your online presence.

Abby will share her expertise on the crucial role of branding in B2B web development—helping streamline processes and enhancing client trust. Branding isn't just logos; it's about conveying trust and clarity in your product's value proposition.

In our web development work, we continue to encounter a lot of private equity activity in the industrial manufacturing sector. In this episode, I interview Thomas Davenport of Davenport Capital Management. Mr. Davenport generously answers my private equity 101 questions and helps us all see how things fit together.

Mitchell and John Henry from Solspace have a conversation with Nate and Bryan from the image and asset optimization web service imgix. We talk about how their service once saved our butts and how it can help businesses easily manage and deliver photos and video without sacrificing page load times or quality.

Mitchell and Scott attended the Industrial Marketing Summit in Austin, TX at the beginning of February. They discuss what they learned, specifically about the shift from Boomer owners and buyers to Millennial buyers and how that changes business needs on the web.