//podcastplus.net/feed/band-of-coders-show~48c8edf9 The band of coders show is a leadership development podcast for engineers and tech leaders starring Lauren Peters and Special Guests. We talk about Leadership, Productivity, Team Effectiveness, Development, a little bit of everything! Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:39:12 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bandofcoders/Custom_Out-of-the-Box_Thinking_Using_Software_Development.mp3?dest-id=1584878 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/ Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:48:59 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bandofcoders/Custom_Out-of-the-Box_Thinking_Using_Software_Development.mp3?dest-id=1584878 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bandofcoders/The_Latest_Trends_in_App_Development.mp3?dest-id=1584878 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/ Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:38:45 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bandofcoders/The_Latest_Trends_in_App_Development.mp3?dest-id=1584878 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bandofcoders/5_Ways_Software_Development_Services_Can_Improve_Your_Business_in_2022.mp3?dest-id=1584878 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/ Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:16:45 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bandofcoders/5_Ways_Software_Development_Services_Can_Improve_Your_Business_in_2022.mp3?dest-id=1584878 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bandofcoders/Making_Q4_Count__Utilizing_Remaining_Budget_for_IT_Solutions.mp3?dest-id=1584878 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/ Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:51:18 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bandofcoders/Making_Q4_Count__Utilizing_Remaining_Budget_for_IT_Solutions.mp3?dest-id=1584878 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bandofcoders/BandOfCodersShow_Episode026_MattFesler_WhatMatters.mp3?dest-id=1584878 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 To get more free content, goodies, and coder merch, visit our website at http://bandofcoders.show Follow Band of Coders Show on Instagram at http://instagram.com/bandofcoders.show Wed, 27 May 2020 14:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bandofcoders/BandOfCodersShow_Episode026_MattFesler_WhatMatters.mp3?dest-id=1584878 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bandofcoders/BandOfCodersShow_Episode025_PhilipHutchins_Scope.mp3?dest-id=1584878 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. For more free content and coder merch, visit our website at http://bandofcoders.show Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/bandofcoders.show Wed, 20 May 2020 18:53:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bandofcoders/BandOfCodersShow_Episode025_PhilipHutchins_Scope.mp3?dest-id=1584878 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bandofcoders/BandOfCodersShow_Episode024_NeilGordon_ElevatorPitch.mp3?dest-id=1584878 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.   ... Wed, 13 May 2020 14:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bandofcoders/BandOfCodersShow_Episode024_NeilGordon_ElevatorPitch.mp3?dest-id=1584878 http://traffic.libsyn.com/bandofcoders/BandOfCodersShow_Episode017_GregRaiz_StartingATechCompanyInPandemic.mp3?dest-id=1584878 Today’s episode focuses on how to create a new tech company during a pandemic. It’s not your everyday topic to tie creating new companies to global crisis, but as we know, some of the best and most innovative companies have come out of difficult times like this. We’ve got Greg Raiz on the show today, he’s an innovator, entrepreneur, and investor, and the wisdom he gives us today is right on time for what we’re experiencing right now. Greg goes on to tell us that in times like this, when we’ve got new business ideas, we need to remember that ideas aren’t useful unless there’s execution to back it up. We go over what’s happening in the landscape of tech and new business, investing, and at the end of today’s episode, he walks us through some practical steps to go from that idea to immediate execution. To get more free content and coder merch, head to our website at http://bandofcoders.show Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/bandofcoders.show   Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:09:34 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/bandofcoders/BandOfCodersShow_Episode017_GregRaiz_StartingATechCompanyInPandemic.mp3?dest-id=1584878 http://traffic.libsyn.com/bandofcoders/BandOfCodersShow_Episode016_ImmersiveTechnology_TraceyWiedmeyer.mp3?dest-id=1584878 Whats next in tech? I’m very excited to introduce Tracey Wiedmeyer and our conversation on mixed-reality and immersive technology. If you’ve been wondering what to pay attention to in tech, you’ll want to listen to today’s episode where we cover things like, why immersive technology should matter to you, things we can learn from the first iPhone, and finally, re-engineering the workforce to prepare for what’s about to come. This episode was so good that I had to keep asking questions, even after the interview was done. Listen through to the end and you’ll hear what practical things engineers and tech leaders can do to be apart of this emergence of tech right now…and PS: It’s going to be easier than you think. To get more free goodies and awesome coder merch, head to our website at http://bandofcoders.show Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/bandofcoders.show   Mon, 23 Mar 2020 21:45:58 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/bandofcoders/BandOfCodersShow_Episode016_ImmersiveTechnology_TraceyWiedmeyer.mp3?dest-id=1584878 http://traffic.libsyn.com/bandofcoders/BandOfCodersShow_Episode015_NoCodingBackground_KellyPetitjean.mp3?dest-id=1584878 Have you been comparing yourself to others lately? Today we’re chatting with Kelly Petitjean who’s created a successful career as a domain architect, and has been able to do this without a coding background. Her story is not what you would expect, but we’re excited to show you what’s possible, especially in the times where you might believe that either “You don’t know enough” or don’t have the “right” credentials. And this goes for every tech leader, at every new level of growth. For more free goodies and coder merch, visit our website at http://bandofcoders.show Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/bandofcoders.show Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:44:10 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/bandofcoders/BandOfCodersShow_Episode015_NoCodingBackground_KellyPetitjean.mp3?dest-id=1584878