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The David Guttman PodcastBridger Rogers: The Shocking Truth Why God Wants You WealthyCan you build massive wealth while staying true to biblical principles, or do you have to sell your soul to succeed in business? My guest Bridger Rogers answers this question definitively after his own journey from spiritual wandering back to faith-centered entrepreneurship. He shares his vision of becoming "the biblical Andrew Tate," bringing traditional masculine values and authentic leadership back to a generation of men trapped in what he calls "paycheck dependence syndrome." This conversation explores the intersection of faith, wealth building, and purposeful living in a way that challenges conventional wisdom about success. ...2025-06-241h 04

The David Guttman PodcastZahra Raheb: Afghan Family's Journey from Soviet Invasion to American DreamWhat happens when a successful Afghan family loses everything overnight and must rebuild from nothing in a foreign country? In this powerful interview, I sit down with my mother-in-law Zahra Raheb to explore one of the most remarkable survival stories you'll ever hear. From Soviet invasion and refugee camps to single motherhood and military service in combat zones, Zahra's journey reveals how ordinary people develop extraordinary resilience when life strips away everything familiar. We uncover her unique philosophy on raising independent children, why she believes complaining destroys progress, and how witnessing death in war zones transformed her perspective on...2025-06-171h 29

The David Guttman PodcastAgustina Visconti: Why She Doesn't Trust Banks And You Shouldn't EitherWhat if I told you that losing everything financially could actually accelerate your path to success? In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Agustina Visconti, CEO of Infinite Brands, who opens up about how her family's devastating loss during Argentina's banking crisis shaped her fearless approach to business. You'll discover why immigrants often possess an entrepreneurial advantage and the practical strategies she uses to build wealth while protecting assets from institutional instability. Connect with Agustina Visconti: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3SGqM1l Facebook: https://bit.ly/3SIBOmI ...2025-06-1055 min

The David Guttman PodcastJesse Deutscher: How to Kill Your Old Self and Build the Life You Actually Want“I’m not my old story. I’m not the old me.” — Powerful insights gained from my conversation with Jesse Deutscher. His story tells of the courage to completely transform your life, especially when addiction has defined you for decades. What resonates most is Jesse’s honesty about the messy middle — the therapy, the failed partnerships, the struggle to build legitimate businesses while breaking old patterns. He didn’t just get clean, he rebuilt his entire sense of self. What old story about yourself are you ready to release? Connect with Jesse Deutscher: Website: https...2025-06-031h 04

The David Guttman PodcastChris Dalton: How I Sold a Startup to Salesforce in Just 29 MonthsWhat makes a great leader in today’s shifting landscape? In this episode, I’ve had a fascinating conversation with serial entrepreneur-board member Chris Dalton, about purpose-driven leadership, ‘It is not a role, it’s a relationship.’ This shift in perspective is powerful and timely, as it challenges us to view leadership as an emergent property of connection, not hierarchy. He also shared the importance of empowering, not just your business partners, but also your employees, and how this can have a tremendous positive impact on your business goals. I’d love to hear your thoughts: How do you define leade...2025-05-271h 29

The David Guttman PodcastMoncy Trejo: How to Grow Your Social Media Presence with AuthenticityWhat happens when you finally listen to your heart instead of following expectations? In this episode, Moncy Trejo, CEO and Founder of Exposure Digital, explores the courage it takes to pivot from a “secure” career path to pursuing your genuine passion. Moncy spent seven years studying physical therapy to fulfil her mother’s dream of having a child in healthcare, only to discover her true calling was in social media entrepreneurship. We also talked about the complexity of working with your spouse, the power of recognising when something isn’t right (even when you’re “good” at it), and how following...2025-05-201h 02

The David Guttman PodcastMauricio Rauld: How to Build a Business That Survives When You Can’tWhat happens when a routine surgery turns into a near-death experience with a 30% chance of survival? For Mauricio Rauld, this moment became the pivotal point that transformed his entire approach to business and life. What struck me wasn’t just the health crisis, but the profound business insights it revealed: business model revelation, new perspective on wealth, and mentorship as purpose. What single point of failure exists in your business or life that needs addressing before a crisis forces your hand? Connect with Mauricio Rauld: Get Mauricio Rauld’s book, “Legal Strategies for Eve...2025-05-1356 min

The David Guttman PodcastShaun Godinez: How Military Discipline Transformed This Entrepreneur’s LifeThe military discipline of waking up at 4AM when nobody’s watching transformed Shaun Godinez from homeless veteran to successful trader and mentor. In this episode, Shaun Godinez (a.k.a. Shaun Bankz) reveals his remarkable journey through devastating setbacks, including homelessness and living in a shed. Through hard work and resilience, he now leads Elite Trader Academy as a Chief Revenue Officer and Mentor. Shaun’s mission to create 10 millionaires this year shows how true success comes from serving others rather than chasing personal wealth. His story proves that the greatest wealth isn’t in your bank account, but in...2025-05-061h 03

The MINT ProjectEP 005. Bitcoin vs Gold - Why You Need 10% Of Your Net-Worth In Bitcoin with David GuttmanThis podcast features David Guttman, a seasoned entrepreneur and Bitcoin advocate, discussing the transformative potential of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Guttman argues that holding at least 10% of one's liquid net worth in Bitcoin is a wise financial strategy, comparing its potential to surpass gold's market cap. We covered various aspects of cryptocurrency, including different types of coins, investment strategies, and the risks and rewards associated with each. We discussed Bitcoin's resilience against traditional financial systems, its limited supply, and the impact of institutional investors like MicroStrategy. Today we talk about:Bitcoin's po...2025-04-2942 min

The David Guttman PodcastAndrew Sallee: The Millionaire Who Hated Retirement (Finding Purpose After SuccessDiscovering someone’s unique motivation button can transform a life hanging in the balance, as proven by real estate mogul Andrew Sallee’s remarkable journey. Andrew shares how he saved his brother from certain death with a $10,000 bet when doctors gave him just six months to live. You’ll also discover Andrew’s raw insights on entrepreneurship, building wealth through corporate real estate and various businesses, finding purpose in faith after hitting rock bottom during retirement, and the power of gratitude and mentorship. What areas in your life may transform by applying Andrew’s philosophy? Connect w...2025-04-291h 21

The David Guttman PodcastDouglas James: How a Navy Vet Turned Trauma into a 9-Figure Business“The people who achieve the most extraordinary success are often the ones who’ve faced the darkest demons.” Douglas James’ journey from a troubled childhood to building a successful coaching empire reveals the hidden psychology of extraordinary achievement. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Douglas shares how he transformed childhood trauma into entrepreneurial fuel, gamified his military advancement, and discovered the mentorship that changed everything. What part of your past might actually be the key to your future success? Share your thoughts below, and if this resonated with you, consider how you might reframe your own challenges as the very foundati...2025-04-221h 12

The David Guttman PodcastTristan Ross Dlabik: ‘I Was Always Coachable’ - How Mentorship Fueled His SuccessWhat if your biggest setbacks are actually setting you up for a breakthrough? Tristan Ross Dlabik’s journey from poverty to 7-figure success at just 26 years old proves that your circumstances don’t determine your destiny. At 17, he was supervising people twice his age at UPS; by 18, he was making six figures selling insurance; and by 21, he was leading teams and doing $2M in sales. But his journey started with both parents in prison, living on food stamps, and getting kicked out of school at 16. Tristan’s story offers both inspiration and practical wisdom for your journey. What limiting belief...2025-04-151h 04

The David Guttman Podcast#17 Sapphire Achilles: How to Choose the Right Partner for a Lasting RelationshipIn a world where dating often revolves around status and superficial qualities, my conversation with Sapphire Achilles reveals a refreshing perspective that challenges modern relationship norms. This young wisdom-keeper shares insights about character, femininity, and authentic connection that transcend her years and offer valuable lessons for all of us navigating the complex landscape of modern relationships. She articulates why she would rather trade in any worldly, materialistic things for a man of high-value character — a perspective that feels revolutionary in today’s status-obsessed dating culture. What qualities do you prioritise in your relationships? The answer might reveal more about your...2025-04-081h 14

The David Guttman PodcastCris Munoz: Ideas Go to the Grave - Why Urgency is the Missing Ingredient in Your Success“An idea is just an idea without actions. You need urgency. So many ideas go to the grave.” In this episode, Cris Munoz shares his journey coming from Washington Heights with a single mom and facing daily threats of violence, and his choice to not just survive, but to thrive. This conversation reminded me that most of us operate at a fraction of our capacity, either lacking urgency or direction. What idea are you letting drift toward the grave? What potential are you leaving untapped? Share your thoughts in the comments below!Connect with Cris...2025-04-011h 22

The David Guttman PodcastLuke Infinger: The Truth About Entrepreneurial Burnout Nobody Tells YouIs the pursuit of entrepreneurial success slowly killing you? In this episode, I’ve had a conversation with Luke Infinger, and we’ve tackled the hidden mental health crisis entrepreneurs face while chasing success. He also shared his personal journey through stress and burnout after spending $1 million on coaching and mentorship. This conversation goes beyond business strategy to explore the profound personal toll of entrepreneurship and the importance of maintaining balance while driving growth. What’s one area of your life where you might be prioritising achievement at the expense of wellbeing? Share your thoughts in the comments below. 2025-03-251h 02

The David Guttman PodcastBrady Edwards: Former Mr. Beast Producer Shares Secrets to Authentic Viral ContentIn a landscape where algorithms and AI are reshaping content creation, your authentic voice is becoming your most powerful asset. In this episode, I had a very interesting talk with Brady Edwards, former Mr. Beast producer for two years, revealing the transformative power of vulnerability in modern media. The conversation also covers controversial topics like financial incentives behind modern narratives, trust in institutions, and why podcasting is changing the world. What area of your life could benefit most from greater authenticity? Take a moment to reflect, and share your insights in the comments below. Connect wi...2025-03-181h 23

The David Guttman PodcastVia Ramirez: Female Trader Reveals Her Success With Zero Trading BackgroundCan you skip college, start with a 2.0 GPA, and still become a successful trader? In this episode, Via Ramirez shares her journey which proves that your past doesn’t define your future in the trading world. She provided deep insights about combining technical trading skills with the right psychology, and why mindset matters more than your educational background. What would you be willing to give up today to achieve your dreams tomorrow? Share your thoughts below!Connect with Via Ramirez:Website: https://bit.ly/4kFYUqAYouTube: https://bit.ly/4iFbYdZ...2025-03-1136 min

The David Guttman PodcastTodd Clark: The Future of Credit Unions & Banking (from a 30-Year Veteran)Many entrepreneurs chase ideas, but true success lies in what happens after the initial spark. In this episode, I sit down with Todd Clark, former CEO of Co-Op for 3 decades in the financial services industry, who turned a failed startup into a $1.9 billion financial powerhouse. He shares the one quality that separates successful entrepreneurs from the rest - curiosity. This conversation reminded me that entrepreneurship isn’t just about the destination or the exit - it’s about the genuine curiosity that drives us to understand systems deeply. What’s the quality you believe is most essential for entrepreneurial success...2025-03-041h 03

The David Guttman PodcastJosh Marsden: I Chose My Son Over Security - Building an IPO-Bound Company as a Single DadWhat if the most powerful entrepreneurial lessons come not from business books, but from the raw moments of being a single parent? In this episode, Josh Marden reveals how fatherhood shaped his journey from struggling freelancer to scaling an IPO-bound company that’s raised $8.2 million through crowdfunding. In an era where entrepreneurship glorifies the hustle and grind, Josh’s story cuts through the noise with refreshing authenticity. He opens up about leaving a secure 6-figure corporate job because being present for his 3-year old son mattered more than the pay check. What moments in your life forced you to choo...2025-02-251h 05

The David Guttman PodcastAdam Williams: The Power of Second Chances in Business and LifeMany entrepreneurs chase success through hustle and grind. But after a raw, honest conversation with Adam Williams, founder of Elevest Capital, I learned a profound truth - true success comes from healing your past. From witnessing violent childhood trauma to navigating failed businesses and a challenging divorce, Adam’s journey reveals that honesty and personal growth play a crucial role in both business and personal transformation. What childhood experiences have shaped your approach to business and parenting? Share your story in the comments below!Connect with Adam Williams:Website: https://bit.ly/4gF...2025-02-181h 04

The David Guttman PodcastThe Unconventional Mentor Who Made Me Practice Cold Calls in a CemeteryTrue success means balancing health, relationships, spirituality, and business. In this episode, I had a deeply personal conversation with the Founder of Clever Investor, Cody Sperber, who shared his raw story of hitting rock bottom before finding his path to purpose. After burning through $30K in credit card debt chasing real estate dreams, Cody was ready to quit, but his friend convinced him to attend one more seminar where he met Lyle, the mentor who significantly helped him change his life. Every empire starts with that “one more try” moment. What would change if you gave your dreams one fina...2025-02-111h 30

The David Guttman PodcastWilliam Lam: Master NLP Trainer Approach To Transforming Your Scarcity MindsetMost success gurus preach hustle culture and the illusion of “the grind,” but William Lam shares a radically different view that deeply resonated with me. From my personal journey of battling burnout to discovering a completely different paradigm of achievement, this discussion with William opened my eyes to the profound truth: the path to extraordinary results often requires less force and more flow. What limiting beliefs about success are holding you back from your next level of achievement? Share your thoughts below, and let’s explore this together!Connect with William Lam:Listen...2025-02-041h 13

Tech Lead Journal#204 - Stop Inflicting Daily Standups and Computer Science Riddles on Your Devs - David GuttmanAre you tired of cargo cult engineering leadership? In this episode, David Guttman, author of “The Superstruct Manifesto”, shares his intriguing manifesto on building and leading high-performing engineering teams. We explore: - Why daily standups are overrated and what to do instead- How to avoid the trap of the "10x engineer" myth- Why computer science riddles don't belong in your interviews- The importance of estimates (hint: it's not about the accuracy!) - How to treat your developers like adults If you are an engineering leader or foun...2025-02-031h 01

The David Guttman PodcastPatrick Carroll: Self-Made Real Estate Mogul Shares His Success SecretsMost people think success requires the “right” credentials, but sometimes, the unconventional path leads to extraordinary results. In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Patrick Carroll, who became a self-made real estate titan without even going to college. He opens up about the mindset that allowed him to walk into rooms full of Harvard graduates with unwavering confidence, his strategies for learning through aggressive learning from mentors, and why he still strives to be “the most broke person in the room” despite his massive success. Join the conversation below, and share your thoughts: What unconventional wisdom has served y...2025-01-281h 18

The David Guttman PodcastMarvel Bishop: How This CEO Lost Everything in 30 Days & Bounced Back StrongerMost entrepreneurs glorify the highlights but hide their darkest moments, but success comes from how you handle rock bottom. In this episode, Marvel Bishop reveals how he built a 7-figure security company from scratch, saw it destroyed in 30 days during COVID, and used that devastating loss to build something even greater. His journey from nightclub security guard to CEO, and back to ground zero, carries invaluable lessons for every entrepreneur. What crisis in your life seemed devastating at the time, but ended up making you stronger? Share your story below! Connect with Marvel Bishop:2025-01-211h 09

The David Guttman PodcastMatthew Liberto: CEO Who Values Heart Over Harvard & Makes Everyone an OwnerWhat if building a billion-dollar company was more about saving lives than making money? In this episode, David Guttman sits down with Matthew Liberto who tells of his near-death experience with cerebral malaria that transformed him from a regular entrepreneur into a mission-driven business leader. Now with Napkin, a global digital business acquisition firm, he shares his humble beginnings and how he maintained a strong moral compass and faith-driven approach to business. Ready to rethink everything you know about building a successful company? Hit subscribe and join us as we explore how combining profit with purpose could be the...2025-01-1455 min

The David Guttman PodcastMaria Opdycke: C-Level Executive Breaks The First Rule in "48 Laws of Power"“You never regret firing someone - you only regret not doing it sooner.” This surprising truth is just one of many counterintuitive leadership lessons from this interview with Maria, a C-level executive who’s built her career by breaking conventional wisdom. She has also shared the link between parenting and executive leadership; and how breaking the first rule of “48 Laws of Power,” never outshine the master, can actually accelerate your career. What’s one conventional leadership rule you’ve broken that actually led to better results? Share your experience in the comments below!Connect with Maria Opd...2025-01-071h 01

The David Guttman PodcastKian Sarreshteh: Why Most CEO Advice Is WrongWhat if the strongest leaders aren't the ones with the biggest egos, but those who master the art of genuine human connection? In this conversation with successful entrepreneur Kian Sarreshteh, we discuss the unexpected truths about building sustainable businesses. From sleeping on couches to securing multi-million dollar funding rounds, Kian's journey reveals why traditional "hustle culture" might be getting it all wrong. Whether you're just starting your entrepreneurial journey or leading an established organization, this conversation will challenge your assumptions about what drives sustainable success. Think about this: Are you building a business, or are you building relationships that...2024-12-311h 02

The David Guttman PodcastDavid Guttman: Power of Humility, Cross-Industry Values, Company Culture, Mentorship"The most dangerous person in any room isn't the loudest or most skilled - it's often the most humble." In this conversation with veteran CEO David Guttman, we unpack a career-defining insight that transformed how he thinks about talent, leadership, and success. David's vulnerability in sharing both successes and failures offers a masterclass in authentic leadership. Question for reflection: Think about the most impactful leader in your life - was it their technical expertise that made them great, or something deeper? Share your thoughts in the comments below.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro of Show...2024-12-241h 00

The David Guttman PodcastAndres Valdes: Faith, Family & Financial FreedomIs it possible to balance massive ego, deep faith, and multimillion-dollar success? In the very first episode of the David Guttman Podcast, David sits down with Elite Brand Management CEO Andres Valdes who opens up about his journey from a small Colombian town to becoming a successful trader, mentor, and business owner. He also shares how putting God first while embracing ambition has helped him build multiple 7-figure businesses without compromising his values. What if your biggest ambitions could become your greatest tool for positive impact? Join the conversation in the comments section below!...2024-12-171h 10

The David Guttman PodcastThe David Guttman PodcastThe David Guttman Podcast: Where Substance Meets SuccessJoin David Guttman, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience and multiple 8- and 9-figure exits, as he redefines success through a holistic lens. This podcast brings you conversations with C-Suite Executives and high-profile leaders who balance professional achievements with integrity, purpose, and an unwavering moral compass.Each episode dives deep into actionable insights, life lessons, and authentic mentorship, helping you build not just wealth, but a fulfilling life. From navigating complex business challenges to fostering meaningful relationships and personal growth, David and his guests provide...2024-12-1100 min

Join Up Dots - Business Coaching Made Easy (With A Bit Of Life Coaching Too)BUSINESS INTERVIEW: Ben Guttman: Simplicity, Clarity And Biz SuccessBUSINESS INTERVIEW: Ben Guttman: Simplicity, Clarity And Biz Success Ben Guttman is out guest today on the Join Up Dots business podcast. Today, we’re diving into the world of marketing and human connection. Our guest isnt just a marketing entrepreneur; he’s an educator, writer, and curator of the dance between people and ideas. Ben is here to guide us through his journey, where simplicity reigns supreme in a noisy world. His career, from marketing agencies to collaborations with industry giants, has led to a profound revelation: simplicity cuts through the clutter and paves the path to success. As we e...2023-09-0352 min

Kick SaaS08: David Guttman, Founder, Superstruct InternationalMeet David Guttman, a seasoned entrepreneur and the mastermind behind Superstruct International, a Los Angeles-based consultancy that excels in creating top-notch remote engineering teams for tech startups. Join us in this podcast as David takes us on a thrilling journey of his experiences as a founder - from overcoming obstacles to facing daunting challenges and more. Not only that, but David also shares some must-read book recommendations for fellow founders and aspiring entrepreneurs. Don't miss out, tune in now! 2023-04-0323 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanDavid Guttman - HiatusTalking Points: The disadvantage that Juniors developers have Focus on the actual goal Take your career to the next level Quotable Quotes: "Through mentorship programs and developer events that I run, I recognize that the biggest disadvantage that Juniors developers have is not technical expertise" "Tools, libraries, technologies, frameworks, languages, they all change so fast" "The disadvantage that Juniors devs have is that they don't know how more Senior engineers and managers think" "That's really what I hope [the how] these interviews have given you, a window into the minds of tech leads, hiring managers, and...2021-11-0804 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanDavid Guttman - JTS Community Q&A 1Talking Points: Is it a problem if you personal GitHub is not showing a lot of activity? / Is it OK to have a basic portfolio site that has the basics? / How can you show that you are capable? How can you stand out from other people? How do I provide value to a company if I do not currently know all the in demand frameworks? How do you make an employer trust you enough so that they take a chance on hiring you? Quotable Quotes: "You don't need a GitHub that shows lots of activity" "When...2021-10-1824 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanAlex Hughes - Engineering Manager at EurekasoftTalking Points: Importance of networking Communication Managing teams How to ask questions Understanding the approaches Daily habits Accountability Quotable Quotes: "I think both of them are essential for people coming out of bootcamps or colleges" [networking and communication] - AH "It's a huge advantage to have a conversation with somebody like that, in an informal setting before you head down the formal path of applying" - DG "Networking isn't about just getting a job, it's about making connections, it's about making meaningful relationships with people" - AH "If I wasn't a tech lead, if I was...2021-10-0454 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanSwizec Teller - Senior Software Engineer at TiaTalking Points: Difference between Senior and Junior engineer Ways to gain experience quickly Career paths 10x engineers Setting up the right mindset Quotable Quotes: "You can have one year of experience five times or you can actually have five years of experience" - ST "The more Junior somebody is, the more obsessed they are with their code following some sort of textbook perfection" - ST "The more Senior people tend to focus on is delivering value" - ST "The real art of engineering, specially in software, is how you respond to those evolving requirements, that's where...2021-09-2740 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanJames M Snell - System Engineer at CloudFlareTalking Points: Building tools developers use Learning a new codebase The viability of open source careers What makes a good team member Avoiding burn out Quotable Quotes: “Every line of code you change is going to have an impact somewhere and it's going to impact someone.” - JS “The amount of knowledge you have...will never define you, it's how you apply it, it’s how you recover from mistakes.” - JS “[How to learn faster] Figuring out what you don't know and knowing how to quickly identify the gaps in your own knowledge.” - JS “I don't mind hel...2021-09-1345 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanGene Chuang - Chief Slacker at CTO Slackers, Board Of Directors at Innovate Pasadena, Limited Partner Investor at Hyphen CapitalTalking Points: Figuring out your career path Learning to code Working in a team setting The skill of communicating What makes a good engineer Quotable Quotes: “Handoff your code so that somebody else can maintain it.” - GC “I strongly encourage all junior engineers to work in at least a mid-sized to a large-sized company.” - GC “One key skillset an engineer must have is communication.” - GC “The easiest way to do that [align yourself to the priority of the company] is align yourself with the bug priority list.” - GC “You don't want engineers who become complac...2021-09-0644 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanSeth Purcell - Co-Founder and CEO at ConstructorTalking Points: Code as a means to an end Focusing on the business problem Building business value The alignment of goals within an organization Not being afraid to ask stupid questions Quotable Quotes: “In our culture, we build businesses...we happen to use code most of the time.” - SP “Do you want to succeed or have fun?” - SP “Culture is what you do, not what you say you do.” - SP “Make sure you really understand the problem [that your team is] trying to solve.” - SP “The best people are completely willing to ask stupid questio...2021-08-3043 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanNick Dies - Co-Founder, Partner, Partnerships Director at FunkhausTalking Points: Putting yourself in the user's shoes Doing your work and asking questions Interview preparation Culture fit Quotable Quotes: “We don't want somebody that is just a doer without asking questions.” - ND “I want people to always be wanting to improve themselves and challenge themselves.” - ND “Be willing to...say, "I think this can be done better", but you don't want to dig in so hard that it becomes negative energy.” - ND “If I'm looking at developer candidates...I'm looking for…do they care about what we're doing? Are they interested in the work.’” - ND ...2021-08-2355 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanDavid Subar - Chief Product Officer, Chief Technology Officer at InternaTalking Points: Building products people use Getting a job you can be great at Be in places where luck can happen to you How to know if you are providing value Quotable Quotes: “If you're not providing value in your ecosystem, interacting with this person is not a good use of time or money.” - DS “If you're aligned with your managers, then you'll tend to produce value for them.” - DS “If you don't fundamentally care about who you serve, you should consider whether that's the job you want.” - DS “You need to be where luck can...2021-08-1649 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanScott Decker - SVP Of Technology, VP of Product Engineering at Nexstar Media Inc.Talking Points: The different stages of a developer Thinking about where you want to go Find what you enjoy doing early in your career Do you want to be a manager or a single contributor Learning from costly mistakes Quotable Quotes: “Where do you want to go?” - SD “You want to grow and you want to think, how did they get to where they're at and make that happen.” - SD “At the earliest start be picky about what you're trying to do.” - SD “My biggest thing that I can ask you is to be a problem s...2021-08-0953 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanTyler Bushnell - CEO at PolycadeTalking Points: Finding missing information quickly Not needing permission to pursue ideals Working well with a team Growing through community Not just being a pair of hands Quotable Quotes: “The worst thing that I think a developer can do is not surround themselves with tons of other developers.” - TB "It [NodeConf] really got me understanding how other programmers work and what they're doing.” - TB "To be a good engineer, you always have to be learning." - TB "Strike a balance, trust yourself. Do what you want and if that fails...try something else again." - TB "...2021-08-0248 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanDrew Baker - Founder, Technical Director at FunkhausTalking points: Be creative as a developer Setting yourself apart Choosing the right technology The freedom of JavaScript Finding your niche Solve problems that free up time Quotable Quotes: “You should probably go down the road of the thing that's going to give you the most return.” - DB “It's very hard to find someone that can do that [be an illustrator] and also write code.” - DB “You should really not just reach for the latest and greatest thing because you saw it on hacker news” - DB “Learn something as deep as you can.” - DB “If you enj...2021-07-261h 00

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanJonathan Stark - President at Jonathan Stark ConsultingTalking Points: Making your boss look good How to use your skills and passions Knowing the pros & cons of tools Understanding risk Focusing on the outcome Quotable Quotes: “If you want to advance your career...figure out how to make your boss look good.” “He [Jonathan’s senior colleague] thought about the outcome. What are you really trying to accomplish here?” “When...they understand a little bit about business outcomes, I'm like, oh, this person is smart, they get it.” “The world doesn't owe you a handsome income for engaging in your favorite activities.” “Back when you had an actual pape...2021-07-1953 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanErick Herring - CTO at VynylTalking Points: The complexity of mentorship Surround yourself with good people The hiring process Kind honesty Culture fit Quotable Quotes: “I think it's much more important that you have a values fit.” - EH “From a kind place, tell the truth to people.” - EH “Always think about the client, put yourself in the client's shoes.” - EH “We're taught that when you're a candidate you can't address certain issues.” - EH “Judging...the ability to do a job from the interview process is such a tricky proposition.” - EH “When people are happy, everything is happier.” - EH “Make s...2021-07-1242 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanPirijan - Creator of Kinopio.club and co-creator of Glitch.comTalking Points: Communicating well The cycle of learning new things When to prioritize performance Clean code Empathy for the user Quotable Quotes: “This is a new challenge and it's hard. It becomes a lot shorter. - P “I think people optimize for what's going to look pretty...vs. what's going to look like a real instrument” - P “You're still keeping performance in mind, but you're not being hyper about it.” - P “There's also the speed of how the user perceives it. The perception of speed.” - P “Sometimes going too hard in the weeds makes code prett...2021-07-0545 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanJustin Higgins - Founder at 24hourhomepage.comTalking Points: Watching mentors solve problems Version control Humble communication Self-evaluation Constrained creativity Quotable Quotes: “You have a big story[frequent Git commits]...that’s what gets published, is a story.” - JH “You can always improve communication.” - JH “If somebody has that[holier than thou attitude], that would probably be like a big red flag.” - JH “Nobody knows anything at the start of this stuff, so we all learned.” - JH “You should know why you're participating in that company, on that project.” - JH “Every night or every week...ask yourself ‘How am I doing? Where am I goi...2021-06-2843 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanErin Mckean - Developer Relations Program Manager at GoogleTalking Points: Developer advocacy Write good documentation Confusing the solution with the problem Define clear goals Learning with joy Quotable Quotes: "Does this solve a problem that everybody agrees is an actual problem?" - EM "Whenever you've run into problems, it's probably a goal problem." - EM "When you don't know what you want a function to do it can be really hard to write that function." - EM "A lot of people just don't like to close off possibilities so they want to do everything all at once." - EM "You can't ever make yourself...2021-06-2152 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanGregor Martynus - Maintainer of the JavaScript Octokit, GitHub's official JavaScript SDKTalking Points: Maintaining GitHub's official JavaScript SDK Making users and developers life's easier Being a valuable asset to your manager and team Growth through communication You are entitled to mentorship Quotable Quotes: "I would say you are entitled to mentoring." - GM "You [Junior dev] have a unique perspective that I lost a long time ago" - GM "It's an easy sell. If you say I can automate this with two hours of work." - GM "Writing skills are so important besides the coding aspect itself." - GM "Maybe you're out of university or boot camp...2021-06-1448 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanTJ Kinion - Program Manager, Career Services Director, Director of Admissions at LearningFuzeTalking Points: Take advantage of your soft skills Spot job postings scams Mandatory things to expect in an interview Apply to roles above your skill level Set yourself apart as a junior developer Quotable Quotes: In the first line [tell me about yourself question], have something that grabs their attention. - TJ You're making these assumptions without actually putting yourself out there and giving yourself a chance. - TJ What the companies don't do is they don't tell job seekers that, we're actually only expecting you to have experience with 30 to 50% of this stuff. - TJ ...2021-06-071h 02

The Bladder Cancer Canada PodcastJane Brown Talks About David Guttman and Bladder Cancer CanadaSend us a textListen to Jane Brown on Zoomer's new show, The Morning Zoom with Sam and Jane as she talks about David Guttman and how he began Bladder Cancer Canada after being diagnosed with bladder cancer 25 years ago. She talks about her involvement with recording our first podcast, during Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, and helping to tell David's story.Jane lost her mother, Sandy, to bladder cancer in 2012 and has been an advocate at Bladder Cancer Canada in her memory since 2015. We are so grateful for Jane's ongoing support and helping us to...2021-06-0304 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanJacob Thornton - Sr. Staff Software Engineer at CoinbaseTalking Points: Creating Open Source Software Why Bootstrap was created The development scene in the early 2000s What you should know to learn quickly Quotable Quotes: (Why bootstrap was created) "I just wanted to create a toolkit internally to make it so that my peers on my team could create these tools in a beautiful way." - JT "I don't have a traditional computer science background. I studied literature in school. When I moved into the industry, I felt like I had a ton to learn, obviously not writing code, except for some basic HTML and...2021-05-3149 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanSam Sweeney - Senior Software Engineer at Trivvy, Google, Uber, WealthfrontTalking Points: Entrepreneurship What Sam learned working at Google, Uber, and Wealthfront Determining what tech stack to use Learning from your mistakes Practicing for interviews Quotable Quotes: “There's actually a talk online, I believe it was from an engineer from Etsy called 'Choose Boring Technology.'” - SS “The most important lessons I've learned...are about being pragmatic in your choices of technology that you use to solve your problem.” - SS “The main motivating principle throughout my career has been one of increasing optionality, of adding skills and experiences that brought in the possibility of what I'll b...2021-05-2439 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanTracy Lee - CEO at This Dot Labs, Modern Web ExpertsTalking Points: Software community activities Positive traits of a Junior Dev The value of authenticity in interviews Setting intentional career goals Knowing when to ask for help Quotable Quotes: "How do I become the best developer? How do I build the best product? You ask the people who created them and it's 'I was just trying to solve one problem.'" - TL "I would encourage everyone to just do what they want and what they are passionate about, cause that's also where sustainable things happen." - TL "Anything you do out in the community is...2021-05-1745 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanNader Dabit - Developer Relations at Edge & NodeTalking Points: Overcoming intimidation when using new technology The great aspects of the software community Choosing the right people to work with Qualities of a good team member Quotable Quotes: “Almost every problem is something that anyone can solve and can understand if they spend enough time trying to really dive into the issue.” - ND “I heard recently, the key to productivity is the yin and yang of motivation, that energy, and discipline to stick with it when you don't have that.” - DG (Overcome intimidation) “Really looking at the technology that you're trying to learn...att...2021-05-1037 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanJim Bumgardner - Senior Engineer at California Office of Digital InnovationTalking Points: Jim’s side projects Early programming languages Programming for Disney Managing projects with a team How to utilize frameworks Making projects successful Psychological safety Asking questions as a dev in the workplace Quotable Quotes: “It was like pure creativity. You could imagine things and then get immediate feedback, that thing you imagined was made real.” - JB “I learned by making mistakes.” - JB “I discovered that fairly early on that every time I wrote a program to do X, I would get super interested in X.” - JB “One of the things I think I learned fro...2021-05-0346 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanThom Meredith - Partner, Director of Technology at KleyTalking Points: Pushing beyond your limits Abstraction of Professions Junior Dev Traits Forest vs Trees Looking Under the hood Working with non-technical people Communication Quotable Quotes: “How do we make this possible? How do we achieve this?” - TM “There’s an aspect to be sure that you have the right person for the job.” - TM “You don’t need to be a full-stack jack of all trades master of none.” TM “The FE bar just keeps getting raised.” TM “You need to have people that can solve the problems that are not in the box.” - TM “Squarespace...2021-04-2648 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanMatt Pinner - Software Engineer at AmazonTalking Points: Community Building Hireable Traits Value of Production Environment Experience Non-traditional Work Experiences Getting Paid to Learn Utilizing Experience to Grow Your Career Quotable Quotes: “QA has been a great way to get started [in tech.]” - MP “Now is the best time to be a part of large group projects.” - MP “There’s a creative revival coming out of post-COVID life.” - MP “I saw [freelancing] as an opportunity to inject new ideas and tools into the space.” - MP “I was able to get paid to learn.” - MP “You have a lot of power, probably a...2021-04-1944 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanKent C. Dodds - Software Engineer Educator at Kent C. Dodds TechTalking Points: The transition from full-time software engineer to full-time educator How teaching solidifies understanding Involvement in the open-source community avoid losing touch with the newest tech Going beyond following tutorials Ways to get exposure to different problems Importance of motivation Being flexible in project scoping Practice Interview skills by interviewing Importance of blogging Quotable Quotes: “Sharing my knowledge is a great way to solidify my understanding” - KCD “I quote Ashley Williams ‘Teaching is nature’s way of showing you how sloppy your understanding is.’ ” - KCD “Anytime I run into a situation where - it works this wa...2021-04-1245 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanSam Scott - Cofounder & CTO at OsoTalking Points: Comparison of PhD research vs starting a company Similarity of Entrepreneurship and starting an open source project Authentication vs Authorization The importance of software security The barrier of Information Security Threat Modeling Fun ways to learn more about cybersecurity Constant communication with tech lead Quotable Quotes: “Research is for 10 years’ time problems, not for today’s problems.” -SS “To be effective at any company of any size, collaboration and cooperation is going to be a huge piece.” - SS “Find something that is missing and go ahead and address it.” -SS “Asking ‘Why?’ a lot, can be very valua...2021-04-0541 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanBrian 'Redbeard' Harrington - Chief Architect at CoreOSTalking Points: Balancing Skill and Opportunity Asking Questions Effectively Foundational Learning Skills Consulting Career Aspects Developing Your Personal Network Genuine Conversation Learning Via Teaching Interviewing For The Team Quotable Quotes: “The team saw that I was going to do the research before asking a question, even if it’s a dumb question.” - BH “One of the best skills that you can develop in your early career is balancing that fear of asking questions with developing a sense of vulnerability.” - BH “Take the path of most resistance and feel good when you arrive.” - BH “Get good at memo...2021-03-2949 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanAsk The Experts w/ Scott Hanselman, Wes Bos, Sarah Drasner, Troy Hunt, and Kent C. Dodds Part 3Speakers: Scott HanselmanScott's Website:hanselman.comScott's Podcast:hanselminutes.comScott's Twitter:twitter.com/shanselmanWes BosWes's Website:wesbos.comWes's Podcast:syntax.fmWes's Twitter:twitter.com/wesbosSarah DrasnerSarah's Website:sarah.devSarah's Twitter:twitter.com/sarah_edoSarah's Github:github.com/sdrasShip modern web apps with atomic deploys, instant rollbacks, serverless functions, split testing, and more!netlify.comTroy HuntTroy's Website:t...2021-03-2222 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanAsk The Experts w/ Scott Hanselman, Wes Bos, Sarah Drasner, Troy Hunt, and Kent C. Dodds Part 2Speakers: Scott HanselmanScott's Website:hanselman.comScott's Podcast:hanselminutes.comScott's Youtube Channel:youtube.com/shanselmanScott's Twitter:twitter.com/shanselmanWes BosWes's Website:wesbos.comWes's Podcast:syntax.fmWes's Twitter:twitter.com/wesbosSarah DrasnerSarah's Website:sarah.devSarah's Twitter:twitter.com/sarah_edoSarah's Github:github.com/sdrasShip modern web apps with atomic deploys, instant rollbacks, serverless functions, split testing, and more!netlify.com 2021-03-1520 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanAsk The Experts w/ Scott Hanselman, Wes Bos, Sarah Drasner, Troy Hunt, and Kent C. Dodds Part 1Speakers: Scott HanselmanScott's Website:hanselman.comScott's Podcast:hanselminutes.comScott's Twitter:twitter.com/shanselmanWes BosWes's Website:wesbos.comWes's Podcast:syntax.fmWes's Twitter:twitter.com/wesbosSarah DrasnerSarah's Website:sarah.devSarah's Twitter:twitter.com/sarah_edoSarah's Github:github.com/sdrasShip modern web apps with atomic deploys, instant rollbacks, serverless functions, split testing, and more!netlify.comTroy HuntTroy's Website:t...2021-03-0815 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanAaron Crow - VP of Engineering at SPIDR TechTalking Points: Leadership Values Illusions of Correctness Common Beginner Mistakes Valuable Technical Skills Learnable, “Innate” Skills Being Relentlessly Collaborative Value of Failure Quotable Quotes: “If I changed my attitude about things, I could actually contribute as a leader.” - AC “At the beginning of our careers, for all of us, there is so much that we don’t know.” - AC “Confidence without the experience to back it up is arrogance.” -AC “[Be careful and try to be aware] if you are hyperfocused on one topic.” -AC “There is always the chance that you’ll push someone too fast and cause...2021-03-0140 min

Call To ActionDavid Guttman - VP of Engineering at Outlier, Led Teams at Disney & AT&T, Superstruct, JSLA, Podcast Host | EP14Our next guest is an entrepreneur who helps companies build awesome software engineer teams. He runs Superstruct, an LA-based consultancy specializing in building in-house engineering teams for tech startups, He’s the VP of engineering at Outlier, pivoting college education into an affordable, high quality online educational platform, He’s worked and led teams at Disney and AT&T, he’s a notable author of multiple books on software engineering, Podcast host called Junior to Senior where he interviews tech professionals and dives deep into how CTO’s and devs in...2021-02-2700 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanRand Fitzpatrick - Senior Manager of Product Management at HashicorpTalking Points: Building a Mental Model Motivational Mindsets Hirable Dev Traits Communication Habits Team Skills Framing Your Career Evaluating New Technologies Quotable Quotes: “What do they actually need? How can we integrate it into their workflow? What can we do to make it easier for them?” - RF “Creating tools for other developers involves asking a lot of questions.” - RF “Ask ‘why’ all the time. Take nothing for granted.” - RF “Giving people context is empowering to [engineers].” - RF “Focus on being less wrong rather than being more right.” - RF “I care that people take the time to und...2021-02-2244 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanJames Hush - Lead Engineer at Remo.coTalking Points: Startup Lifestyle Healthy Problem Solving Setting Clear Goals Taking Ownership of Tasks Preemptive Assistance Communicating With Other Departments Small, Intentional Steps on Projects Quotable Quotes: “[Our applicants] would be great at our challenges, but would not be good at communicating.” - JH “[Standups] give you 10 minutes every day to give others context about what you’re working on and what you’re having issues with.” - JH “A good manager, good leader, or good coworker will be able to see that you’ve been stuck on an issue and will be able to help you.” - JH “I wo...2021-02-1541 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanDaniel Winter - Co-Founder & CTO of SalusionTalking Points: Aligning Intentions Personal Growth Being Valued As A Professional Synchronizing Skillsets Important Remote Work Traits Organizing Your Worklife Branding Your Skills Researching Your Role Quotable Quotes: “I look for projects where I can go and create something.” - DW “In the tech world, we should assume that we don’t know everything.” - DW “It’s not only correct, but it’s also healthy to want to improve all the time on a personal level.” - DW “When you understand what you are building your product for, you will put yourself in a better position to do your...2021-02-0843 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanLauren Tan - React Data Team Engineer at FacebookTalking Points: Assessing Goals Thinking Beyond Code Interviewing Processes Core Skills & Technical Skills Find Right People For A Team Searching For A Job Exciting Tech Developments Quotable Quotes: “Think more than just about code.” - LT “Your seniority is often correlated to the effect you have outside of just yourself.” -DG “There are different approaches to interviewing and evaluating people.” - LT “I don’t like calling certain skills ‘soft’ skills. I like calling them ‘core’ skills.” - LT “The technical interview is a very artificial process.” - LT “Every manager has a different process to which questions they ask.” - LT ...2021-02-0139 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanKeith Hoerling - Founder and CTO of Dimension SoftwareTalking Points: Critical Outlooks For Success Product Focus Focusing On The Customer Extract Value From What You Provide Main Hirable Attribute Selecting Reliable Frameworks Networking As A Junior Dev Quotable Quotes: “Start with the customer and then work backwards.” - KH “Every engineer should be a product person.” - KH “Are we building an experience that the customer loves and has the desire to use?” - KH “Attitude is 80% [ of why I hire someone ]” - KH “It’s so easy to hate [ new technologies ] so you just need to pull your head back out and see [ from a different angl...2021-01-2550 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanDave Gullo - Co-Founder, CEO VideateTalking Points: Thinking Constructively Applied Learning Power of Perseverance Cultivating Skills Lateral Career Paths Different Company Environments Negative Interview Traits Junior Dev and Senior Dev core differences Getting the most out of 1-on-1s Quotable Quotes: “Know what corners to cut and when.” DG “At every step [ through learning ] there was always an extra goal.” DG “I never worked or hacked on anything I didn’t think was fun first.” - DG “You want people to be stoked about their work.” - DG “My goal is to build these environments where people are challenged outside their comfort level.” - DG ...2021-01-1850 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanNate Murray - Founder of Newline.coTalking Points: Writing Educational Works Beginner Code Issues Importance of Writing Blog Posts Starting Your Blog Post Habits Qualities of Successful Devs Productivity Habits Evaluating New Technology Quotable Quotes: “I think my programming career was set back by two years because I couldn’t understand how 0 indexed arrays worked.” - NM “To be meticulous all the way through [ an educational book ] is a lot of work.” - NM “When you just learned something is the best time to write about it.” - NM “Take notes, your notes become the foundation for a very successful blog post.” - NM “The reason t...2021-01-1144 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanAmelia Wattenberger - Senior Journalist-Engineer at Polygraph/The PuddingTalking Points: Definition of Design Types of Learning Environments Setting Yourself Apart Designing Your Career Becoming A Known Quantity Quotable Quotes: “People thrive in a lot of different environments.” - AW “Being able to do so many things … I was able to find out what worked best for me and what area of the stack I enjoyed working in the most.” - AW “Figure out what really excites them, and lean into it to figure out a way to make a name for yourself.” - AW “Think about what projects you’d like to work on and highlight that...2021-01-0445 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanJay Donnell - Sr Director of Software EngineeringTalking Points: Early Career Paths Problem Solving New Job Nervousness Learning From Failure The Empathy Element Developing Communication Skills Demand for Junior Developers Quotable Quotes: “In reality [ choosing your first job ] isn’t an existential crisis.” - JD “You are constantly faced with problems that you don’t know that answers to and that’s normal.” - JD “Write [ your problem ] down formally, write out the steps that you took to solve the problem. … If you think you’ve done enough to solve it and you still can’t, then reach out to others.” - JD “Don’t be afraid of failure...2020-12-2853 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanHala Al-Adwan - CTO at dotOrg TechnologyTalking Points: Critical Skills Analyzing Fear Leveling at Companies Setting Goals Team Collaboration Situational Conversation Remote Onboarding Quotable Quotes: “Fear is not something to be taken lightly … make friends with it … evaluate it.” - HA “Growth is not comfortable.” - DG “Is this the right fear or is it just a fear that is holding me back from recognizing my net opportunity?” - HA “Impatience, in its own way, becomes an obstacle.” - HA “[ Admitting when you don’t know something ] is the sign of a more Senior Engineer.” - HA “Why is an engineer looking to get promoted? What is their...2020-12-2138 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanVal Karpov - Principal Engineer at Booster Fuels, Maintainer of Mongoose.Talking Points: Open Source Project Writing Skills Self Promotion Key differences in Junior and Senior Engineers Developing Code Ownership Creating Tech Talks And Blog Posts Quotable Quotes: “I absolutely recommend taking over an open-source project. It’s a great way to get experience.” - VK “Writing is a very important skill, especially in modern times.” - VK “Written [ instead of spoken ] information can be extremely valuable to people as they can search for it after.” - VK “[ Promoting yourself ] can be off-putting to a lot of developers, but it is something if you want to get from junior to se...2020-12-1441 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanJohn Shiple - Freelance CTOTalking Points: Importance of Building Your Community Training and Cross-Training Getting Your First Job Specifying Your Job Networking Tips Developing Communication Skills Dealing With Social Anxiety Involving Yourself In Events Quotable Quotes: “I think Computer Science degrees used to be a very big deal, I do not believe that anymore.” - JS “It has never been easier [ to become a software developer ] and it has never been more challenging.” - JS “If your job has the word ‘lead’ in it, if you’re a Tech Lead, you’re the project manager.” - JS “Just because I know how to build it...2020-12-0751 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanSamy Kamkar, co-founder of Openpath SecurityTalking Points: Engineering Team Organization Networking at Tech Events Personal Meaning in Side Projects Accessibility of Side Projects Importance of Public Speaking Skills Quotable Quotes: “It’s really good to join one if these communities and share what you are working on because it’s a great way for people working on similar and really cool projects find you.” - DG “It’s very hard to be good at something and deliver good results if you’re spending a lot of time with something you don’t enjoy, or just don’t have a lot of passion for.” - DG ...2020-11-3046 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanMike Brevoort - Platform Architect at SlackTalking Points: Management and Individual Contributor roles Career Awareness and Growth Technology Acceleration Transferability of skills between programming languages Negative aspects of a generalist career path Hirable aspects of an applicant Quotable Quotes: “It’s hard to be really serious about being good at [ either management or individual contributor ] and do each well.” - MB “If you want to be a really great manager you really have to care about people. You have to invest your time with those people.” - MB “Projecting where you want to be in 5 years … is enough for a perspective shift.” - MB “If you are...2020-11-2347 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanVinoj Zacharia - Engineering Manager at FloQastTalking Points: Traits of a Senior Dev Hirable traits of a Junior Dev Value of curiosity Creating impactful projects Aspects of going remote Quotable Quotes: “How can I start making others successful?” - VZ “It doesn’t matter what part of your career you’re in. That ability to problem solve with others is going to serve you well.” - VZ “I look at hiring as two facets: 1. What can you add to the culture of this company? 2. How can you help move the roadmap forward? “The problems that we are trying to solve don’t always have one answe...2020-11-1649 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanSpencer Carney - Engineering Manager at Superstruct.Talking Points: Leadership opportunities within a team Addressing problems as a manager Team-building responsibilities as a manager Build your responsibility in a team as a junior dev Introducing new technologies to a team Definition of “Seniority” Managing a team with your previous experience Quotable Quotes: “A big motivator [ to become a manager ] for me was that I do not want to be as bad as some of the bosses I have unfortunately worked under.” - SC “One of the most important things to realize when leading a team is that you don’t have to be the person to...2020-11-0950 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanRob Maigret - former CTO of Revver & Co-Founder of DigiSyndTalking Points: Hirable traits of developers Failure is a tool Distinguishing expectations of interviewers The balance of talent in a team Visibility at work as a developer Boundaries in the workplace Developing healthy relationships in the workspace Importance of empathy Power in subtle wisdom Quotable Quotes: “I don’t think people hire people that they don’t want to be friends with or hang out with.” - RM “If [ working at your job ] is just to make a buck and you don’t care, that’s going to infect everything.” - RM “When you’re starting off in your career...2020-11-0244 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanJon Jandoc - Principal UI Frontend Engineer at BambeeTalking Points: Jon Jandoc’s Career Beginnings Management and Single Contribution Tool Sets and Optimization Key Engineer Traits Forms of Positive Communication Quotable Quotes: “Don’t focus on the tools but [rather] the principles.” - JJ “It’s hard for me to get excited about webpack, but I respect it a lot.” - JJ “I have strong feelings about lots of things, but I don’t hold on to them too tightly because I am always open to other things.” - JJ “There is always something to explore.” - JJ “Curiosity and being open to dialogue leads to good engineers and...2020-10-2641 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanDan Shaw - Godfather of Node.jsFeaturing Dan Shaw, The Godfather of Node.js and Co-Founder of COR.Talking Points: Qualities of a Senior Developer Important Team Traits Empathy before Technical Skills Benefits of both Freelance and Teamwork Learning from failure Quotable Quotes: “The most remarkable thing about a senior developer is the level of focus they have.” - DS “Seeing a mid-tier developer level-up because they’re surrounded by experts was incredible.” - DS “In Node.js’ case, the limiting factor is language proficiency, not Junior or Senior.” - DS “When you are building a team, you need a mix of specialists...2020-10-1934 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanCarter Rabasa - Organizer of Cascadia.js & Founder of FizBuzTalking Points: Origin of Cascadia.js Balancing Personal Needs and Job Requirements Specifics of Devrel position Importance of self branding in Devrel Setting achievable goals Qualities of a Senior Dev Importance of empathy Developing empathy Signaling values in your resume Applying to all companies vs specific companies FizBuzz Website Quotable Quotes: “I shipped one of the first NPM packages for Twilio.” - CR “As an evangelist or someone who is in Devrel (Developer Relations), you are this interface between this internal engineering team at a company and the outside world of developers that are interested in checki...2020-10-1258 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanJad Meouchy - BadVR Co-FounderTalking Points: Find opportunity by listening Junior Devs and their fresh approach Interview questioning techniques Technical Process vs Output Onboarding at BAD VR Forms of documentation Quotable Quotes: “I heard a problem and I offered a solution.” - JM “I like the concept of hiring people who are really well experienced, but I like the reality of hiring people who are demonstrating excitement, passion, self-learning.” - JM “If they have a fundamental understanding of how technology works, or how coding is done, it doesn’t really matter what experience or what languages they have experience in if they are w...2020-10-0538 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanBrandon Harvey - Director of Software EngineeringTalking Points: The value of failure Transitioning to larger roles Get noticed as a potential manager. Filtering applicants based on the interview Three types of engineers you will meet in your software career Importance of interpersonal harmony in the workspace Importance of the “Airport Test”. Job hopping vs long term stay Aligning your values with a company Quotable Quotes: “When the tide goes out, when things are not going good, it lays bare who creates value, where value comes from, what makes it all work. As engineers we need that.” - BH “I always wanted to have a big...2020-09-2840 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanBen Wilhelm - Bootcamp Graduate MentorTalking Points: How understanding the context of the tools you learn can help overcome imposter syndrome. Ben discusses a healthy view of what a true junior dev is. Positive and negative patterns of entry level developers. What people consider before hiring junior engineers. Advice to Junior Devs who are interviewing currently. Important aspects to consider when developing your software career. Quotable Quotes: “Go deep in what you do know and understand it, and go shallow in a few other things to get context and get ideas.” - BW “Principles over tools” -BW “You actually do have to have a...2020-09-2141 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanChris Ferdinandi - Web Developer & AuthorTalking Points: Learn how Chris switched careers from HR to Development. Most important aspects of learning programming. The networking experience. Good talking points to start networking with people. Importance of understanding the hiring process from the hiring manager’s point of view. Tips and tricks that will help you land your first job. Should you get any job in tech or find where you fit? And how do you find that fit? Red and green flags to look for when applying to a job. Working in office vs working from home. Quotable Quotes: “[Becoming a Junior Dev...2020-09-1446 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanThomas Wadsworth - Product ManagementFeaturing Thomas Wadsworth, Co-Founder of TvPass and former Director of Product Management and User Experience at DisneyTalking Points: What is the special relationship between Product and Engineering? Important conversations to have between Product and Engineering at the beginning of a project. What is it like to work with engineering teams across the world? How was Thomas’ experience working with engineering teams at Disney? What is a POD based system? Discover internal dynamics between Product, Engineering, and Design. Learn how teamwork and communication plays a role on big company teams. What should a junior engineer be aware o...2020-09-0748 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanEric Gradman - CTO, Inventor, ArtistFeaturing Eric Gradman, Co-Founder and Mad Inventor at Two Bit CircusTalking Points: What is Two Bit Circus? Coding involved in Two Bit Circus. The inherent value of side-projects. Should you only focus on the latest frameworks? The interview process of Eric Gradman. Possible pushback in side projects. What would Eric do if he was just starting out as a Junior Dev? Specialization vs. generalization? Quotable Quotes: “Give us twenty minutes and we will turn you into a certifiable, freelance surgeon!” - EG “So much of my repertoire and things that I have learned are direct...2020-08-3146 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanAndy Burke - Fintech CTOTalking Points: What is FinTech? How did Andy get into FinTech? Possible changes in FinTech. Andy’s experiences in the game industry. Andy's deep-rooted issues in the game industry. The value of side projects as a Junior Dev. Andy's interview experiences at the places he has worked. Tips for Junior Devs' mindset in the interview phase. Andy’s favorite aspects of an interviewing Junior Dev. What would Andy do if he was just starting out as a Junior Dev? Life at Startups vs. Big Companies. Quotable Quotes: “If you are a junior dev and you are looking...2020-08-2449 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanBen Junya - Lead Front-End EngineerFeaturing Ben Junya, js.la co-organizer and Lead Front-End Engineer at StaffMeUpTalking Points: What does it mean to be a creator? Positive aspects of creating your own programs. Find the differences between SAS companies and Agencies. Day-in-the-life of Ben Junya. Ben’s process in application development. How to rapidly progress your communication skills. How to become better at predicting edge-cases. Challenges Ben faces when converting a website from PHP to JavaScript. Ben’s favorite attributes of an applicant. The importance of constructive disagreements. Advice to bootcamp graduates. What technology is Ben excited to start using? Qu...2020-08-1741 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanAngus Perkerson - Senior Software Engineer at REXFeaturing Angus Perkerson, js.la co-organizer and senior software engineer.Talking Points: What are aspects to consider regarding the longterm value of companies that you apply to? What is the interview process with a startup like? Does it matter if the company is %100 tech? Explore a day-in-the-life of a Senior Software Engineer. What is Agile Development? What are the values in an engineer that matter the most to Angus? How does Angus manage his team? What does Angus look for when hiring? Advice to new devs. What are the new technologies Angus is looking forward to? 2020-08-101h 08

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanSwyx - Coding Career HandbookFeaturing Swyx, former Developer Experience Engineer at Netlify and current Senior Developer Advocate for Amazon Web Services ( AWS )Talking Points: Best practices in goal setting. Gain new perspectives to the interview process. New ways of defining software engineering roles. How to pick your first job. Should you specialize your job skills? The multiple layers of knowledge used in programming. What is expected of a newly hired Junior Developer. Shaun goes into detail about the interview process. Learn more about js.la Is there any value in side-projects? Quotable Quotes: “Goals don’t tell you how...2020-08-0348 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanZeno Rocha - Habits of Highly Productive DevelopersFeaturing Zeno Rocha, author of 14 Habits of Highly Productive DevelopersTalking Points: What Zeno looks for when interviewing developers Choosing which technologies to learn Can anyone learn to be an awesome coder? Learning new languages and frameworks using side projects Feedback loops and learning Difference between junior and senior developers Quotable Quotes: “How are you going to behave during that job interview? How are you going to behave when you get that job? Those soft skills are something that people don't talk about very often.” -- ZR "We don't know everything. There are many...2020-07-2742 min

Junior to Senior with David GuttmanSpencer Allen - Veteran Tech RecruiterFeaturing Spencer Allen, js.la co-organizer and veteran tech recruiterTalking Points: The path to get to where a recruiter is seeking you out What hiring managers are looking for How to send the right signals to hiring managers How to communicate effectively in an interview Preparing for an interview How to know if a company is an engineering culture dumpster fire The role of nervousness in an interview What good hiring managers do The right path for a code school grad / new developer How to approach tech meetups when looking for a job ...2020-07-2141 min