Ep. 403: Empowering Women in Tech: Brittany Hansen's Journey
In this episode of Tech Bytes, I speak with Brittany Hansen, a mother of four and co-founder of a SaaS company focused on delivering information in users' native languages. We discuss Brittany's journey in the tech industry, the challenges women face in a male-dominated field, and the importance of innovation and diversity. Brittany shares insights from her global expansion experiences, the balance of family and entrepreneurship, and how her practice of jiu-jitsu informs her business strategy. The conversation emphasizes the need for more voices in tech and the value of embracing challenges.Key TakeawaysYou never know where ideas will come from or when they will appear.Innovation should have a global impact and not be limited by localization.Women historically had a strong presence in tech, but numbers have declined.Female-founded tech companies receive only 1.8% of funding.Jiu-jitsu teaches valuable lessons about strategy and resilience.Embracing challenges can lead to personal and professional growth.Connect with Brittany on LinkedIn here.
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Ep. 402: Navigating the Future of Financial Advising with Nick Garofalo
In this episode of Tech Bytes, Dan Hafner interviews Nick Garofalo, a financial advisor who shares his journey from a family business in software to personal financial planning. They discuss the challenges entrepreneurs face in managing finances, the importance of work-life balance, and how faith influences business decisions. Nick emphasizes the need for a strategic approach to financial planning, especially for small business owners, and the significance of contentment in both personal and professional life.TakeawaysNick Garofalo transitioned from a family software business to financial advising.Entrepreneurs often lack a financial plan, leading to stress and overwhelm.Balancing business growth with personal life is a constant challenge.Contentment is crucial in both business and personal life.Faith plays a significant role in Nick's business decisions.Planning for financial stability is essential after selling a business.Many business owners face income gaps post-sale of their companies.It's important to focus on what truly matters in life and business.Nick's approach involves co-laboring with God in his business.Understanding financial metrics is key to sustainable growth.Connect with Nick at openhandedwealth.com
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Ep. 401: Building Better Teams with Dr. Michael Neal
In this episode, we discuss the challenges of hiring and team building with Dr. Michael Neal, the creator of the Build My Team SaaS platform. They explore the importance of hiring based on natural strengths and talents rather than traditional resumes, emphasizing the need for a cultural fit within teams. Dr. Neal shares insights on how his platform streamlines the hiring process, eliminates discrimination, and focuses on data-driven decision-making. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in hiring and the importance of resourcefulness in candidates.Key Takeaways:Hiring based on strengths leads to better team dynamics.Cultural fit is crucial for employee retention.Traditional resumes often fail to represent true candidate potential.Data-driven hiring can eliminate biases in the recruitment process.Video interviews can reveal more about a candidate than traditional methods.Resourcefulness in candidates can indicate high potential for success.AI can streamline hiring but has its limitations.Understanding learning speed is essential in hiring decisions.A players are attracted to companies that know what they want. Check out the Build My Team platform here: https://www.buildmyteam.com
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Ep. 400: Episode 400!!!
I can't believe this is finally episode 400...after all the years of publishing and changing the name of this show and all the guests and solo episodes...Thank you to anyone who is or has listened in the past and I look forward to many, many more episodes to come!
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Ep. 399: No-Code Advantage Series Ep. 4 - Validating Your Ideas
Get the No-Code Idea Validation Playbook HereIn this episode of the No Code Advantage, Dan Hafner discusses the importance of validating no code ideas before building them. He outlines a three-step validation framework, shares common mistakes to avoid, and provides personal success and failure stories in validation. The episode concludes with an introduction to the No Code Validation Toolkit, a resource for listeners to aid in their validation process.The biggest mistake is building without validation.Validation should happen before creating an MVP.Ask if people would pay for your solution.Engage with your audience to gather insights.Pre-selling can be a form of validation.Small wins in validation are significant.Avoid seeking opinions; focus on commitments.Building in public can enhance validation.Use tools to gather feedback effectively.Celebrate every step of the validation process.
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