The Business of Laravel

By Matt Stauffer

Short, powerful interviews with business leaders working with and within the Laravel ecosystem--about business, tech, and more! Hosted by Matt Stauffer.... more

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The Business of Laravel episodes:

January 21, 2025From Zero Code to SaaS Success | David Watson, Founder of RiskAdvisor
In this episode of The Business of Laravel podcast, Matt Stauffer interviews David Watson, founder of RiskAdvisor, a SaaS platform for independent insurance agents. David shares his journey from being a non-technical founder to running a successful business, emphasizing the importance of marketing and sales skills in entrepreneurship. He discusses the challenges he faced transitioning from a no-code solution to a more robust code-based platform and offers insights into building a strong team. David also explores how AI can be leveraged to drive sales growth in the insurance industry.
Matt Stauffer Twitter
Tighten Website
David Watson Facebook
David Watson LinkedIn
RiskAdvisor Website
How to Win Friends and Influence People
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December 31, 2024Bootstrap Mindset, Big Results | Gilbert Pellegrom, Co-founder of Lemon Squeezy
In this episode of The Business of Laravel podcast, Matt Stauffer interviews Gilbert Pellegrom, Engineering Manager at Stripe and former Co-founder/CTO of Lemon Squeezy. Gilbert shares his journey from self-taught developer to entrepreneur, building Lemon Squeezy to simplify selling digital goods online. They discuss technical challenges using Laravel, the role of community and branding in hiring, and the bootstrap mindset that led to their acquisition by Stripe. Gilbert reflects on leadership, soft skills, and balancing personal passions—like his love for cars—with the joy of building meaningful projects.
Matt Stauffer Twitter
Tighten Website
Gilbert Pellegrom Twitter
Gilbert Pellegrom LinkedIn
Gilbert Pellegrom’s Website

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December 10, 2024Faithful in Small Things, Ready for Big Opportunities | Alex Millar, CTO & Founder of GovAI
In this episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, Matt Stauffer talks with Alex Millar, CTO and founder of GovAI, about his journey from selling his previous venture, Bonfire, to adopting Laravel for his latest project. Alex shares how Laravel improved his two-man team’s efficiency and his experience as a newcomer to the framework. They discuss challenges in adopting new tools, the importance of documentation, architecture testing, and strategies for entrepreneurial success. Alex also offers insights on leadership, communication, and how small, well-executed details can drive significant growth.
Matt Stauffer Twitter
Tighten Website
Alex Millar’s Website
Alex Millar Twitter
GovAI Website
MinMaxing Software Costs Talk
Randall Stutman: The Essence of Leadership [The Knowledge Project Ep. #96] "‌")
Jim Dethmer: Leading Above the Line [The Knowledge Project Ep. #60]
TED: Speaking so People Want to Listen
Alex’s README
You can email Alex at [email protected].

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October 15, 2024The Power of Intentional Leadership | Jason Johnson, CIO at Sweetwater
In this episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, Matt Stauffer sits down with Jason Johnson, Chief Information Officer at Sweetwater, a leading provider of musical instruments, pro audio equipment, and comprehensive support services for musicians and audio professionals. They discuss Sweetwater’s impressive growth, how Laravel plays a key role in their technology stack, and the critical importance of building a strong company culture. Jason shares valuable insights on hiring practices, the significance of diversity in tech, and the power of vulnerability in leadership. He also emphasizes the need for continuous learning and highlights the importance of making intentional, business-driven decisions in both technology and team management.
Matt Stauffer Twitter
Tighten Website
Jason Johnson LinkedIn
Extreme Ownership Book
Upstream Book
168 Hours Book
Sweetwater LinkedIn
Sweetwater Careers

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October 01, 2024Scaling and Handling Finances as a Solo Founder | Jason McCreary, Founder of Shift
In this episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, Matt Stauffer interviews Jason McCreary, the founder of Shift. They discuss Jason's role and journey in the Laravel community, the functionality of Laravel Shift as an automation tool for upgrading Laravel versions, and the importance of keeping Laravel applications up to date. Jason shares his experience in building a successful SaaS product for developers, offers advice for aspiring founders and business owners, and discusses the unique challenges and rewards of being a solo founder.
Matt Stauffer Twitter
Tighten Website
Jason McCreary Twitter
Shift
Jason’s Twitter Thread
Jason’s Video on Adding an SMS Admin Action to Download Logs
Jason’s Article on SMS admin in 8 lines of code
Origin story of Shift
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September 17, 2024Boring Tech, Bold Results | Jon Behr, VP of Engineering at FM
In this episode of the Business of Laravel Podcast, Matt Stauffer sits down with Jon Behr, VP of Engineering at FM, to discuss his journey into the company and FM's use of Laravel. FM operates three major brands—Musicbed, Film Supply, and Stills—which license music, provide film clips, and sell premium stock photography. John shares insights into the ground-up rewrite of the Musicbed app using Laravel, highlighting the importance of choosing "boring technology" to ensure stability. They also explore topics like scalability, clear communication within engineering teams, and the intricacies of hiring and firing developers.
Matt Stauffer Twitter
Tighten Website
Jon Behr Twitter
Jon Behr LinkedIn
FM Website
Musicbed
Filmsupply
Choose Boring Technology Blog Post
Becoming an Effective Software Engineering Manager Book
Radical Candor Book
FM Careers Page
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September 03, 2024Strategic Leadership: The Importance of Saying No | Chris Morrell, CEO of InterNACHI
In this episode of the Business of Laravel Podcast, Matt Stauffer sits down with Chris Morrell, the CEO and CTO of InterNACHI, the largest trade organization for residential and commercial property inspectors globally. Chris shares his insights on leading a technology-driven business in the home inspection industry and explains how InterNACHI leverages Laravel to deliver education, certification, and business tools for home inspectors. He discusses the challenges of broadening their service offerings while emphasizing the importance of making strategic, focused decisions. Additionally, Chris shares his experiences with the hiring process for Laravel developers and highlights the advantages of active participation in the Laravel community.
Matt Stauffer Twitter
Tighten Website
Chis on Mastodon
InterNACHI Website
Chris Morrell Twitter
Chris Morrell on GitHub
Radical Candor Book
Books by Tim Ferriss
Financial Management of a Marketing Firm Book
Chris’s Podcast - Over Engineered
Gretel Package
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August 20, 2024The Power Behind the UK’s No. 1 Platform for Parents | Matthew Davis, CTO at Mumsnet
In this episode of the Business of Laravel Podcast, Matt Stauffer sits down with Matthew Davis, the CTO of Mumsnet, a leading social platform for parents in the UK. They discuss Mumsnet's full-scale transition to Laravel, unpacking the challenges and victories of their ground-up rewrite. They dive into the technical architecture behind their hosting and how they're leveraging machine learning to personalize content for their users. The discussion also covers the nuances of hiring Laravel developers and why finding the right culture fit is crucial for avoiding micromanagement and fostering independence in the workplace. Matthew Davis offers incredible insights on building trust between engineering and product teams and highlights how Laravel can be a game-changer for boosting productivity and driving real business value.
Matt Stauffer Twitter
Tighten Website
Matthew Davis Twitter
Mumsnet Website
Mumsnet LinkedIn
Randical Candor Book
Conflicted by Ian Leslie
Growth Levers by Matt Lerner
Matt Stauffer’s Empathy Gives You Superpowers Talk - Laracon EU 2015
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August 06, 2024Continuous Deployment and Continuous People Growth | Greg Skerman, DoT at iseekplant
In this episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, Matt Stauffer interviews Greg Skerman, Director of Technology at iSeekplant, Australia’s leading online construction marketplace. They discuss Greg’s role, the benefits and challenges of a service-oriented architecture, and working with non-technical stakeholders. Greg emphasizes the importance of scaling people alongside technology, the value of experimentation, and the ability to swiftly revert changes. He highlights the advantages of frequent deployments, such as risk mitigation and quicker rollbacks, and their positive impact on staff retention. Greg also offers advice for aspiring leaders, stressing the importance of soft skills, openness to different approaches, and engaging with the community and mentors for career growth.
Matt Stauffer Twitter
Tighten Website
Greg Skerman Twitter
Greg Skerman LinkedIn
Greg’s Podcast
Greg’s Substack
iseekplant Website
PostHog
Turn the Ship Around Book
Greg's 2023 Laracon AU Talk
Laracon AU 2024
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July 23, 2024From Passion Project to Profitable Business as a Married Couple | Michele and Mathias Hansen, Geocodio
In this episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, host Matt Stauffer interviews Michele and Mathias Hansen, the founders of Geocodio, a SaaS that provides hassle-free geocoding, built with Laravel. They discuss their motivation for creating the service, born from their own need for reliable geocoding data, and explore the challenges and benefits of working together as a couple, including how their roles have evolved as the company has grown. They also highlight the importance of listening to user feedback and customer input throughout the development process and share their experiences in hiring and building a remote team.
Matt Stauffer Twitter
Tighten Website
Michele Hansen Twitter
Mathias Hansen Twitter
Geocodio Website
Michele’s book - Deploy Empathy
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50min

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