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FIBERS of Life and BusinessBrand Alignment: Are You Designing an Experience or Letting One Happen by Accident? | Episode 14Is your business delivering an intentional brand experience, or is one just happening by accident?In Episode 14 of FIBERS of Life and Business, host Joe Watkins pulls back the curtain on true brand alignment. Many business owners believe their brand is built on marketing, logos, or just having a great product. But the truth is, a strong brand is the visible result of invisible intentionality.Drawing from his real-world experience—including his time as a Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator and managing 1,700 real estate properties—Joe uses a comprehensive restaurant walkthrough as a powerful business framework. From your...
2026-06-0439 min
FIBERS of Life and BusinessThe Lie of the Finish Line: (Why "I'll Be Happy When..." Never Works) | Episode 13Are you chasing goals, or are you actually just chasing emotional permission?Welcome back to the FIBERS of Life and Business podcast with Joe Watkins. In Episode 13, Joe unpacks "the lie of the finish line"—the dangerous mental trap that tells us we can finally be happy, relaxed, or secure *once* we arrive at a certain destination.Whether it’s hitting an income goal, stabilizing a business, or waiting for retirement, the ego survives by constantly moving the finish line.In this deeply personal episode, Joe shares a powerful story about an unexpected invi...
2026-05-2019 min
FIBERS of Life and BusinessAct 3 - From Bud to Spud: Why My Drive Didn't Come Back (And Why That’s Okay) | Episode 12What happens when the "engine" that drove your success for 30 years quietly steps off the throne?In Episode 12, Joe Watkins shares a personal confession about entering "Act 3" of life. After selling his business in 2021, Joe waited for his high-octane drive to return—but it didn’t. Instead of fighting it, he began to look at the "evidence" piling up in his body, his business decisions, his family, and his faith.Using the legacy of his grandfather, Bud, as a compass, Joe explores why the transition from "Bud to Spud" isn't a decline—it's an alignment. If you...
2026-05-0824 min
FIBERS of Life and BusinessWhy Your Calendar Feels Like a Cage (And How to Fix It) | Episode 11If you feel like your schedule is a cage, it’s time for a new calendar strategy rooted in intentional living and the FIBERS of Life. In this episode, we move beyond basic productivity to explore how time management and finding margin can transform your personal development.About This EpisodeMost of us hear "build a better schedule" and immediately tense up. We associate calendars with rigidity and soul-crushing boxes. But as Joe explains, a calendar only becomes a cage when it’s poorly designed. When intentionally crafted, it becomes the ultimate tool for empowerment.
2026-04-2222 min
FIBERS of Life and BusinessBusiness Lessons from The Masters: The Green Jacket Standard for Excellence | Episode 10The Green Jacket isn't just a trophy—it’s a masterclass in branding, scarcity, and elite performance.In this milestone 10th episode of FIBERS of Life and Business, host Joe Watkins takes us inside the gates of Augusta National Golf Club. Whether you’re a scratch golfer or have never picked up a club, the "Green Jacket Standard" offers a blueprint for building a business that stands the test of time.From the strategic use of scarcity to the emotional resilience of Rory McIlroy’s 2025 Grand Slam victory, Joe breaks down 6 critical lessons that every entrepre...
2026-04-0921 min
Native CirclesIndigenous Archaeology and Sovereign Stories with Dr. Joe WatkinsCo-hosts Dr. Davina Two Bears and Dr. Farina King talk with Choctaw archaeologist Dr. Joe Watkins about the changing dynamics of Indigenous archaeology from AIM-era protests and NAGPRA to tribal historic preservation offices and global collaborations with the Ainu in Japan. Watkins reflects on walking between academic and tribal worlds, why archaeology is a set of techniques rather than “the truth,” and how Indigenous communities are redefining what it means to study and protect their own pasts.A member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Dr. Joe Watkins has been involved in archaeology and heritage preservation initiatives for...
2026-03-1654 min
FIBERS of Life and BusinessFinancial Margin Through an Investor Mindset | Episode 6Consumers go broke, Investor grow wealth! | Build Wealth, Reduce Stress, and Create Real FreedomTO RECEIVE Your FREE "The Financial Margin Playbook", EMAIL me at joe@fiberspodcast.com AND subscribe to this youtube channel.How do you actually create financial margin—not just make more money, but build space, peace, and long-term wealth? In this episode of Fibers of Life and Business, host Joe Watkins breaks down how an investor mindset changes every financial decision, from grocery purchases to business growth.This episode is a deep dive into the Financial Fiber, showing how sm...
2026-02-1824 min
FIBERS of Life and BusinessMicro Moves, Massive Momentum. Mini Habits for Your Weakest Fibers | Episode 5Micro Habits, Personal Growth, Business Growth, Faith and Leadership — In Episode 5 of FIBERS of Life and Business, Joe Watkins explains how small, repeatable actions create massive momentum in both life and business. This episode focuses on micro moves, mini habits, and practical daily disciplines that strengthen your weakest fibers and create powerful spillover into every area.You’ll learn how to stop relying only on big, long-term goals and instead build real momentum today through simple habits tied to the Fibers of Life (Financial, Intellectual, Biological, Emotional, Relational, Spiritual) and the Fibers of Business (Finances, Innovation, Beliefs, Expe...
2026-02-1124 min
FIBERS of Life and BusinessBuilding a Life That Compounds—Under the Hood of the FIBERS of Life™ | Episode 4Welcome to FIBERS of Life and Business™ with Joe Watkins.In Episode 4, Joe goes under the hood of the FIBERS of Life™ and answers the question listeners keep asking: What is the FIBERS of Life™?This episode introduces a holistic investment model for human flourishing—a practical framework grounded in the same principles that build lasting wealth: intentional investment, expected return, healthy margin, and awareness of deficits. Just like a financial portfolio, life is shaped by where time, money, talent, and energy are invested. A deficit in one area can quietly drain the others. Strengthen all six...
2026-02-0412 min
FIBERS of Life and BusinessThe Architecture of a Team—Why There Are No 'Wrong' Hires | Episode 3In this episode of The Fibers of Life and Business™, Joe Watkins examines the architecture of a team and challenges the idea that there are such things as “bad hires.” Instead, he reframes hiring as season-specific, explaining how every role and every person can serve a purpose at a particular stage of business growth.Joe breaks down how misalignment—not people—is often the root cause of chaos. He explores team structure, role clarity, and the difference between intentional growth and organizational drift. You’ll hear why clearly articulated vision and values reduce confusion and turnover, how ongoing eval...
2026-01-2812 min
FIBERS of Life and BusinessChick-fil-A Nuggets. What a World-Class Company Taught Me at 26 | Episode 2Chick-fil-A didn’t just shape how Joe Watkins worked. It shaped how he led.In this episode, Joe shares his real Chick-fil-A story—starting at 18, learning excellence the hard way, being formed by vision-driven leadership, and operating his own store at 26, just as 9/11 changed the world.This is not a fast-food story. It is a leadership, culture, and stewardship story. The lessons Joe learned became foundational to what later evolved into the FIBERS of Life & Business™ framework, including excellence, character over skill, second-mile service, and building people-first systems that endure.Throughout the episode, Joe re...
2026-01-2817 min
FIBERS of Life and BusinessWhy FIBERS ? Truth, Margin, and the Real Cost of Life & Business | Episode 1Welcome to Episode One of The FIBERS of Life & Business™.In this opening episode, host Joe Watkins shares the purpose behind the podcast, defines what FIBERS™ represents, and explains why truth, margin, and stewardship matter far more than hustle, hype, or abstract theory.Drawing on more than three decades as a serial entrepreneur — including years as a Chick-fil-A operator, real estate investor, property manager, and leader of hundreds — Joe reflects on hard-earned lessons, costly mistakes, and the recurring patterns that distinguish durable success from slow, unnoticed decline.This episode introduces the FIBERS framework™, a practica...
2026-01-2815 min
10 Minute Murder | Bingeable True Crime StoriesAdeline Watkins and Ed Gein: Separating Fact From FictionAdeline Watkins and Ed Gein: Separating Fact From FictionWhen Ed Gein was arrested in 1957, the press needed someone to explain how a monster could hide in plain sight. Enter Adeline Watkins, a quiet woman from Plainfield who claimed a decades-long romance with America's most infamous killer. But two weeks later, she took it all back. So what really happened between them? Did Gein ever actually propose? And why would she lie about knowing the man who'd become the inspiration for Norman Bates, Leatherface, and Buffalo Bill? This is the story of a woman who got caught in...
2025-10-0511 min
ServingLeaders PodcastSay “Yes” to God and Watch What Happens: An Interview with Joe WatkinsDo you believe in coincidence? Chance happenings? Listen to the story of Joe Watkins who served as a pastor, assistant to President George H.W. Bush, political commentator, actor, and TV show host and how seemingly serendipitous meetings propelled him into succession of fascinating careers and service to the Lord.Joe Watkins | State of Independence Buy Dave's book here:On AmazonOn New Growth Press
2025-05-291h 10
The Great Plains Archaeology PodcastAn Oral History of Indigenous Archaeologies with Dr. Joe Watkins - Ruins Ep 139 - Ep 17Hey everyone! KU just returned from Spring Break where Carlton gave a talk at the Chicago Field Museum and he has students defending their M.A. Theses. So he needs to focus on getting the next generation of Anthro/Museology students across the finish line! So for episode 17, we are releasing an Encore episode from the A Life in Ruins Podcast.Also! Carlton is hosting a Live Show on the APN Discord Channel on Sunday, April 20th at 12pm U.S. Central Time. The topic of the show will be “Cultural Heritage Sovereignty in North America’s Grea...
2025-04-171h 24
The Fake Racers PodcastPlayoff Spoilers, Young Kids, Watkins Glen Chaos
Buescher beat SVG, Zilisch claimed a victory, and oh yeah, the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs hit the shuffle button this week at Watkins Glen. Matt and Joe are here this week to take you through all the action on the Fake Racers Podcast!
2024-09-1735 min
The Dr Boyce BreakdownNow that Joe Biden's out, DL Hughley wont' know what to doDr. Boyce Watkins is a renowned finance PhD, celebrated for his transformative work in economics and finance education. He has been featured in major media outlets like CNN, ABC, and The New York Times. Dr. Watkins is the founder of The Black Business School, which has empowered millions to invest and build family wealth. He is the author of the influential book, "The 10 Commandments of Black Economic Power." As a passionate educator, he engages his audience through daily lessons and his popular podcast. For more information and resources, visit [BoyceWatkins.com](http://BoyceWatkins.com). To receive a free list...
2024-07-221h 28
BIG Truths of Small BusinessEp 57 - Having Trouble Redefining Who You Are in Business? in Life? Learn How To Change Your Trajectory.Do you find yourself struggling to redefine who you are in business or life? Do you see yourself as a particular brand? Do others? Would you like to redefine your personal brand? This episode of Big Truths of Small Business Podcast discusses how Joe and Travis reinvented themselves in business through a creative experience on a business trip to Nashville, TN.Thanks for Listening!Your Hosts: Joe Watkins and Travis CassellListen to BIG Truths of Small Business Podcast on:BIG TRUTHS OF SMALL BUSINESS WEBSITE...
2024-02-271h 08
BIG Truths of Small BusinessEp 56 - Small Business Owners can Greatly Benefit by Supporting Local Charities with Drew Walston of Mighty Hero HomesWe are excited to have Drew Walston with Mighty Hero Homes on this episode of the Big Truths of Small Business helping us unpack the benefits of entrepreneurs and small business owners supporting local charities. Drew shares his heart as to how and why housing homeless veterans in a permanent way is important to him, his team, and our nation. From corporate America to successful small business owner to building a lasting non-profit, Drew stirs up a real conversation with Joe and Travis about the good that small businesses can do, the investment and heart change that can occur...
2024-02-1559 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessEp 55 - How do you ACTUALLY determine who is an expert in a subject matter in a crowded social media field of experts?When evaluating where to get information including social media experts, consider the following factors:Reputation and Track Record:Look for individuals with a proven track record of success in social media. Check their past projects, client testimonials, or case studies.Expertise and Niche:Choose experts who specialize in your industry or niche. Their understanding of specific markets can be more valuable than general social media knowledge.Consistency and Presence:Experts who consistently produce valuable content, whether through podcasts, blogs, or social media, often have a good grasp of the subject...
2024-01-2959 min
BIG Truths of Small BusinessEp 54 - How Does Your Mortality Play a Role in Your Thoughts Around Your Business with Juliet HallIn this episode of the Big Truths of Small Business podcast, the hosts, Joe and Travis, tackle a profound and impactful topic for business owners – the contemplation of mortality. Joined by their special guest and friend, Juliet Hall, a national public speaker, business coach, and author of "Own Your Opportunities," the episode promises an insightful exploration into the influence that thoughts about mortality can have on business decisions.The hosts and Juliet delve into the unique perspective that being middle-aged brings to the outlook on mortality. By inviting listeners into this conversation, the episode aims to share va...
2023-12-2957 minThe Dr Boyce BreakdownWhy Joe Biden is livid at Stevie Wonder and Integration hurt us so muchTonight, Dr Boyce Watkins explains why integration harmed black people so much and Joe Biden is angry at Stevie Wonder.
2023-12-031h 37
The Spiritual Perspective177: Bridget Hilton And Joe Huff On How To Become An Experiential Billionaire And Live Without RegretsIs the pursuit of monetary abundance leaving you unsatisfied? Are you worried about having regrets in life? In this episode, we embark on an incredible journey with Bridget Hilton and Joe Huff, the authors of the inspiring book, Experiential Billionaire. While they're not actual billionaires, their wealth lies in the extraordinary experiences they've pursued.Join us as we uncover the profound impact of experiences on their lives and how these experiences have made them wealthy in more ways than one. Bridget and Joe are far from privileged individuals. Hailing from blue-collar backgrounds in Flint, Michigan, and Southern...
2023-10-181h 29
Real AtheologyRA041: Joe Campbell on Hume's Refutation of the Cosmological ArgumentIn this episode Ben Watkins continues his series on Hume with a look at section IX of Hume's Dialogue's Concerning Natural Religion. Section IX finds Hume's Demea, Philo, and Cleanthes presenting and subjecting to analysis a cosmological argument for the existence of God. Ben and Dr. Joe Campbell discuss the argument as presented and the various criticisms that Hume brings to bear through his three characters.
Dr. Joe Campbell's paper on Section IX of the Dialogues.
https://www.jstor.org/stable/40026984
2023-07-041h 13BIG Truths of Small BusinessEp 53 - Should You Let Your Strong Opinions, Politics, and Beliefs ALL HANG OUT in Your Business?In this episode of the Big Truths of Small Business podcast, hosts Joe and Travis delve deep into the intricate relationship between personal beliefs, politics, and strong opinions within the realm of business. The discussion revolves around the phenomenon of influential figures, such as athletes, CEOs, and influencers, intertwining their personal thoughts with their public personas and businesses. The hosts argue that these personal aspects inevitably become woven into a business's brand identity.The episode likely explores the following key points:Brand Image Impact: The hosts likely discuss how personal beliefs and opinions can significantly influence...
2023-05-0258 min
The Archaeology Podcast Network FeedAn Oral History of Indigenous Archaeologies with Dr. Joe Watkins - Ruins 139On this episode, Carlton has a solo interview with a leading figure in Indigenous Archaeologies - Dr. Joe Watkins. Dr. Watkins is a Citizen of the Choctaw Nation and has been an advocate for archaeological collaboration with Indigenous Communities throughout his career as an archaeologist. Carlton explores Dr. Watkins' career in Archaeology and the history and continued importance of Indigenous Archaeologies.If you have left a podcast review on iTunes or Spotify, please email us at (alifeinruinspodcast@gmail.com) so we can get shipping information to send you a sticker.If you are listening to...
2023-01-161h 21
A Life In RuinsAn Oral History of Indigenous Archaeologies with Dr. Joe Watkins - Ep 139On this episode, Carlton has a solo interview with a leading figure in Indigenous Archaeologies - Dr. Joe Watkins. Dr. Watkins is a Citizen of the Choctaw Nation and has been an advocate for archaeological collaboration with Indigenous Communities throughout his career as an archaeologist. Carlton explores Dr. Watkins' career in Archaeology and the history and continued importance of Indigenous Archaeologies.If you have left a podcast review on iTunes or Spotify, please email us at alifeinruinspodcast@gmail.com so we can get shipping information to send you a sticker.If you are listening to...
2023-01-161h 21BIG Truths of Small BusinessEp 51 - Are you Spilling Blood in the Streets for Your Business?The Big Truths of Small Business is back in full swing with an interesting topic. Joe and Travis make the point that business owners, entrepreneurs, and other business people trying to excel in business want to skip the blood that must be spilled to accomplish your goals and dreams. Today's culture of Amazon "2-day delivery" results is what we not only want, but possibly have been brainwashed to believe to be real in business.
2023-01-1057 min
Our Cancer Journey Podcast#023 - From Caregiver, to Surviving Cancer, to Patient Support Advocate Part 2 - Joe BullockAbout This Episode:Cancer Patient Advocate Joe Bullock returns for the second installment of his interview with the Our Cancer Journey Podcast with Bruce Watkins. This episode picks up from where Part-1 of our interview with Joe left off ( #009 – From Caregiver, to Surviving Cancer, to Patient Support Advocate Part 1 – Joe Bullock ).In this episode, Joe and Bruce discuss the challenges of being a caregiver for an estranged parent, how Joe overcame those barriers to provide meaningful support to his father, and how Joe found forgiveness and strength in his heart. When cancer arrived in Joe's life...
2022-09-0240 min
Project Management Office HoursE100 Celebrating 100 PMOH Episodes with Asya Watkins and Kim EssendrupIn this episode of Project Management Office Hours, PMO Joe celebrates his 100th show milestone with special guests Asya Watkins and Kim Essendrup! Making it to the 100th episode of a podcast is a milestone worth celebrating and taking time to reflect on the people and stories shared along the journey. As successful podcast hosts themselves, Asya and Kim also share the lessons they’ve learned, the guests with the biggest impact, the guests who they are chasing, and the communities they’ve built.Asya is the host of the Women of Project Management podcast and foun...
2022-04-131h 00
Our Cancer Journey Podcast#014 Season 2 Trailer for the Our Cancer Journey Podcast with Bruce WatkinsAbout This Episode: The improbably positive and up-beat podcast that explores ways to help YOU feel better, live happier, expand your self-empowerment, and enhance your life experience IS BACK for its 2nd Season! We are so excited about the engaging guests, insightful topics, and fun banter in our upcoming line-up that we had to share just a few of the memorable moments with you in advance!! And we are still recording new episodes for this season, so even more fascinating interviews and solo-shows are on the way.In this new season of the Our...
2022-03-3015 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessEp 50 - How the Big Truths transitioned us for a 7 Figure Sale of our Property Management BusinessThis podcast has walked Travis and Joe down a journey they never new was coming. By revealing what's really important about life and how it intersects with business, The YesiRent Boys are no longer that--they sold YesiRent Property Management to a national company at the end of 2021. This sale came about because of the learnings on this show. New beginnings are coming. They will discuss how they arrived at a decision to sell, and what's next.Visit us at BigTruthsofSmallBusiness.comContact us at info@bigtruthsofsmallbusiness.com
2022-02-281h 00BIG Truths of Small BusinessEp 49 - A Journey Back Through Some of Our Favorite Big Truths from the first 48 EpisodesThe Big Truths of Small Business Podcast was born out of a couple of small business guys discussing what works in business and what doesn't work. These discussions moved into the philosophical, spiritual, environmental, behavioral, emotional, and into the financial realm. By allowing their discussions to flow, and by interviewing some great guests, Joe and Travis have learned more than could have been expected through these first 48 episodes. Listen to their discussions on their favorite topics and learnings within those topics. Visit us at BigTruthsofSmallBusiness.comContact us at info@bigtruthsofsmallbusiness.com
2022-02-211h 20
Our Cancer Journey Podcast#013 - Season 1 Retrospective and New Insights - PART 2 - with Bruce WatkinsThis PART 2 installment of a two-episode show continues our retrospective started in Episode #012 – Season 1 Retrospective and New Insights – PART 1. Host Bruce Watkins takes a look back at just a few meaningful moments from Episodes #006 through #011 from Season One of the Our Cancer Journey Podcast with Bruce Watkins. Besides providing new reflections and some great takeaways, after playing selected clips from these episodes, Bruce also shares additional insights, some fun feedback from listeners, and off-microphone moments that occurred while recording the show.Why a retrospective show?While the majority of the OCJ audience “Follows” the progra...
2022-02-0932 min
Legal FictionLegal Fiction #17 - SCENT OF A WOMAN, Legal System is broken, Solidarity with all workers, Licorice Pizza will still be good ok?, Watkins is still a boss, STOP ASKING DIRECTORS ABOUT SUPERHERO MOVIESWe have merch! teespring.com/legalfictionII Follow us on Twitter: @podlegalfiction, @kafka_esquire, @ohnotsouter IIJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/N295hu5qkt IIEmail us at: legalfictionpod@gmail.com II00:01 :30 - Legal News system is broken, different standards of justice, he should be guilty00:06:10 - Shout out John Deere workers congrats on giving yourself a raise and solidarity with all continuing striking workers00:08:00 - Watkins is back and he still rules00:10:00 - Licorice Pizza may not be good but Joe does not...
2021-11-251h 25BIG Truths of Small BusinessEp 48 - The Power of MEDIOCRITY as a Strategy in Your Small Business...What?Why in the world would a business podcast show discuss how "mediocrity" could be a strategy in your business? This is the type of subject matter your hosts, Joe Watkins and Travis Cassell, love to discuss. It's the unsung hero ideas that often times keep you in business, or even thrust your business to the next level. Tune in for another fantastic discussion on Big Truths of Small Business Podcast show.Visit us at BigTruthsofSmallBusiness.comContact us at info@bigtruthsofsmallbusiness.com
2021-11-121h 01
The Rental Property Hangover ShowEp 23 - The Top Reasons You Should Hire a Property Manager to Manage Your Rental PropertiesMany Investors, especially first time investors, do not realize why they should hire a property manager for managing their rental properties. Travis Cassell and Joe Watkins give you a quick run down on many of the best reasons. Remember, you bought rental properties to serve you, not for you to serve them. This episode is sponsored by YesiRent Property Management in Atlanta, GA
2021-10-3113 min
Real AtheologyRA028: Ben Watkins vs Trent Horn Debate ReviewIn this episode, we critically review our co-host Ben Watkins's debate against Trent Horn of Catholic Answers at Capturing Christianity's conference CCv1. We are joined by esteemed guests Felipe Leon and Joe Schmid. This wide-ranging discussion covers such topics as intrinsic value, classical versus personalist models of God, the argument from motion, existential inertia, and the privation theory of evil.
You can find Felipe Leon's work via the links below:
http://exapologist.blogspot.com
https://elcamino.academia.edu/FelipeLeon
You...
2021-09-222h 20
Our Cancer Journey Podcast#009 - From Caregiver, to Surviving Cancer, to Patient Support Advocate Part 1 - Joe BullockIn this first of a 2-Part episode, traditional Southern (U.S.) guy Joe Bullock walks us through his unexpected cancer journey where he moved through multiple roles. Our raw and authentic conversation with Joe provides us great insights on how to support caregivers, being an adult-child caregiver for a difficult aging parent, the importance of communication with your life-partner during diagnosis and treatments, how to navigate a personal cancer experience with your immediate family (especially children), and much more.This Part-1 episode sets the stage for how Joe transformed his life from “Average Guy” into a passionate advo...
2021-06-0842 minThe Rental Property Hangover ShowEp 22 - Google Doesn't Have Your Next Real Estate Deal - How to Find a Deal in 2021's High MarketThe Rental Property Hangover Podcast ventures into a real investing topic on this episode. Investors are the heart and blood of the our target audience. Joe Watkins and Travis Cassell of YesiRent Property Management discuss their deep experience in how to source deals when Google delivers no result, because of this 2021 high real estate market.
2021-06-0414 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessEp 43 - In Order to Change Your Business Trajectory, You Must 1st INTERRUPT! - REPROGRAM - Part 1The Big Truths of Small Business loves to learn how your mind and body contribute to your overall business health. We are going deep here as we start this several part series on how to interrupt your way of thinking without needing a crisis to do so. Joe and Travis are bringing you the phycological gold in this series around how the mind is the most powerful thing we have. Learn how to be the Master of your Mind.
2021-05-061h 05The Rental Property Hangover ShowEp 20 - How to Determine Market Rent or Value?Determining how to set your rental rate for your investment property could be the most important decision you make as a landlord. Learn from the pros at YesiRent Property Management, Joe Watkins and Travis Cassell, what the primary indicators of rent value are and how get your next rental property rented quickly to great tenants.
2021-04-3010 min
Middle Market MusingsEpisode 3 Joe Watkins, Hagelin Flavor TechnologiesJoe Watkins has been a business owner, investor and observer in the flavors & fragrances industry for 40 years. He was co-owner of Hagelin Flavors Technologies prior to its sale to a European strategic buyer. Joe shares his perspectives on the challenges – and eventual rewards – of operating a successful business. The guys draw out tales from a storied and well-traveled career.
2021-04-3036 minThe Rental Property Hangover ShowEp 19 - Should You Rent to Tenants with Pets?One of our most common questions from landlords is "should I rent my home to a pet owner?" You may hear many differing opinions on the topic. Owners of YesiRent Property Management, Joe and Travis, share their very experienced take on this popular question around pets in the rental business.
2021-04-2310 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessEp 42 - On a War Footing in Your Business?Joe Watkins and Travis Cassell boldly compare some of the attitudes and thinkings business owners may have that are shared by warriors in war. On Big Truths of Small Business, we often look outside of our daily battles and paradigms to see how battles are being fought elsewhere. Come take this journey with us.
2021-04-2239 minThe Rental Property Hangover ShowEp 18 - Further Invest in Your Rental Investment for an 18% ROIJoe and Travis discuss how upgrading your rental home could easily produce an 18% ROI or more on the additional monies spent by increasing rent. They reveal the top 8 things to upgrade on the property to maximize the rent and return and attract better tenants.
2021-04-1614 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessEp 40 - Demographics vs. Psychographics in Your MarketingDemographics vs. Psychographics in Your Marketing Plan has been a fascinating topic for Joe and Travis over the last several months. Until then, they didn't realize the power that Psychographics played in today's marketing strategies. In this episode, they discuss the difference between the two, how and why they are important, and how to get started tracking this data to better target and more narrow your customer.
2021-04-081h 03The Rental Property Hangover ShowEp 17 - Using the "Mirror Method" in Your Real Estate InvestingThe YesiRent Boys have coined a new term called the "Mirror Method" of real estate investing. Learn how Joe and Travis of YesiRent Property Management describe how some important attributes about yourself may should be mirrored in your real estate investing strategy of long-term rental property ownership. They always like to bring in the philosophical thoughts to your investing.
2021-03-1429 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessEp 38 - You vs. Your Business Plan - Time to Get RealOften times when we talk about business plans, we really don't qualify what the purpose of the plan is. For example, getting a loan from a bank may require a financially heavy business plan to make sure you get the loan. As always on the Big Truths, we will discuss the real important aspects of a "Real" business plan that incorporates You and your team in that plan. Join Travis and Joe for another exciting episode, and as always, we are sponsored by YesiRent Property Management in Metro Atlanta.
2021-03-1457 min
TERRIfic Tips 4 Business2:6 Experienced Investor Joe Hagan talks GameStop, BitCoin, and the Importance of ResearchDirect from Joe Hagan:
25 years on Wall Street, and although I did well—for myself, and for my clients—there were gaps in the Wall Street System that drove me to create WealthColony, which is dedicated—first and foremost to earning your trust and closing your retirement gap—while giving you access to investment opportunities that Wall Street, typically, does not offer.
What I learned on Wall Street: Research—not salesmanship—is the tool of the true investor. For my clients, I offer well-researched opportunities—and nothing that I haven’t put my own money into. When...
2021-02-1253 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessEp 35 - The Psychology of Business Relationships with Terry DayIn our quest for how people think, and how we can use this in our business, we extend how psychology is used in relationships from the previous show. Terry Day, a retired licensed therapist, spent decades honing his discernment and skill in the public and private sector including churches and prisons. He helps Joe and Travis dive deep on the The Big Truths of Small Business Show.
2021-01-211h 00
Turn the Mike OnTrader Joe's Haul (Ft. India)Trader Joe's has been trending, has it not? Well, I've brought on my personal "Black Girl in Trader Joe's" to drop some of her favorite treats, along with some grocery shopping do's and don't's.
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2021-01-121h 24The Rental Property Hangover ShowEp 15 - The YesiRent Boys forecast 2021 Atlanta Real EstateJoe Watkins and Travis Cassell, our hosts, and founders of YesiRent Property Management out of McDonough, GA (Atlanta Metro), use there experience and finger on the pulse of the Atlanta real estate market and give you a peek into what 2021 might bring for your investment properties.
2021-01-0113 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessEp 31 - Beauty or a Beast?Travis and Joe bring an enlightening subject matter to the table that we haven't thought about in this way. How do you view your business? Do you focus on the negatives or the positives? Is your business a Beauty? or a Beast?
2020-12-1058 min
TERRIfic Tips 4 Business1:70 Artist Joe Fusaro Talks Touch, Fragments, and InvitationsToday’s guest, Joe Fusaro, has balanced a full career as both an exhibiting artist and an art educator for decades. How does he find the motivation to get to the studio after spending so much of his time supporting other young artists?
Tune in for his perspective on how to find the motivation to get into the studio, our current crisis of touch, and the importance of inviting rather than prescribing.
Learn more about Joe and his artwork at joefusaro.com.
You can also learn more about guest host CJ Ho...
2020-11-2200 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessWhat to do When Uncertainty Strikes In Your BusinessUncertainty-- it can wreak havoc in your life and business if not put into perspective. Co-hosts Travis Cassell and Joe Watkins share their research and experience on how to turn uncertainty into opportunities and put into perspective.
2020-11-191h 02BIG Truths of Small BusinessWhat are the Blind Spots in Your Small Business?Often times as small business owners we assume we have all of the answers, which contributes to managing our business in tunnel vision. Founders of YesiRent Property Management out of Atlanta, Georgia, Joe Watkins and Travis Cassell share their thoughts on the dangers of Blind Spots and what to do about them.
2020-11-121h 01The Rental Property Hangover ShowShould I Sell My Rental Property? What are the Consequences?As property managers at YesiRent Property Management, we get asked all of the time- "Should I sell my rental property now?" The answer to this question is more loaded than just what the market is doing right now. Joe Watkins and Travis Cassell explore some of those additional things to think about when selling your rental property. If you have topics you would like us to discuss, email rentalpropertyhangover@yesirent.com
2020-11-0513 minThe Rental Property Hangover ShowWill the 2020 Presidential Election Affect Your Rental Property?Joe and Travis usually don't include politics into this The Rental Property Hangover podcast, but it had to been done this week. As we all know, an election is super close and the consequences of this election could bear down on rental property owners. We get a little crazy on this one, but the message and content is there.
2020-10-2917 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessTargeting Your Customer - More Critical to Success than We RealizeThe YesiRent Boys keep delivering the goods! Week after week, Joe and Travis spend hours breaking down the problems, ideas, and solutions in their business, YesiRent Property Management, and they give you all that experience in an hour show. Targeting your customer is the topic this week, and they have delivered once again. Please rate our show on your podcast platform. Share and like our show. We appreciate our audience each week. Also, send us feedback directly at info@bigtruthsofsmallbusiness.com.
2020-10-291h 07BIG Truths of Small BusinessThe Basics of the House Flipping Business - by Joe WatkinsJoe Watkins, co-host of Big Truths of Small Business, has personally flipped over 400 properties in his real estate career. In this episode, he outlines the basics, the opportunities, the pitfalls, and much more for the new real estate investor looking to flip a house for profit. Check out our other shows and episodes at https://yesirent.com/podcast.
2020-10-2257 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessThe Art of Reconciliation in Your RelationshipsTravis and Joe talk philosophy quite a bit on the Big Truths of Small Business. We think it's important to always be self aware, seek wisdom and knowledge, learn from others, and build relationships. In this episode we discuss the importance of reconciling relationships in your life that are broken, severed, mildly needing repair or anything in between. When your funeral is the one people are coming to, all that matters is your relationships.
2020-10-161h 00The Rental Property Hangover ShowHow a Rental Property Owner Learned from his FIRST Rental Property Investment - with Jake AdamsJake Adams, an owner of many rental properties in several states, discusses his experiences during his first rental property purchase and other learnings as a real estate investor. Joe and Travis, with YesiRent Property Management, always like to interview actual real estate investors and glean real-life learnings on The Rental Property Hangover podcast. (Read More Here)
2020-10-1015 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessSelf-imposed Stress by the Business Owner - Why and How to Identify & ResolveIt has been proven by many doctors and scientists that stress is a leading cause of all of kinds of health problems and risks. But how does stress impact you in business; and moreover, who is creating the most stress in your business? The Big Truths of Small Business podcast, hosted by Joe Watkins and Travis Cassell and sponsored by YesiRent Property Management, explores how the business owner's self-imposed stress may be the biggest issue and can be resolved if identified, and strategies are used to manage it.
2020-10-101h 01BIG Truths of Small BusinessMotorcycle Racer Runs a Passion Play Business - Interview with Tim Morris of ValuCycleTim Morris, owner of ValuCycle in Conyers, GA, unveils his story from Emory University, to Physician's Assistant (P.A.) to Motorcycle Racer to Motorcycle Shop Ownership. Learn how one man positioned himself and his business for lifestyle as Joe and Travis uncover the strategies we all need to strive for in our small business. Check out all of our podcasts at https://yesirent.com/podcast.
2020-10-021h 15The Rental Property Hangover ShowBuilding Your Rental Property Investment Team - Who are the Players?If you are a serious investor, one of the most important things you need to do is build a team of professionals that can help you build your rental portfolio, manage it, insure it, give legal advice, etc. Joe and Travis of YesiRent Property Management are serious investors with 500 flips and dozens of rental properties themselves. They share the primary relationships that are needed to make up your basic real estate investment team, and why they are important. (Read More Here)
2020-10-0117 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessLearn How NAYSAYERS can be Identified in Your Business and Life - and a Live Performance of "The Naysayers" SongThe Big Truths goes deep on this episode as we dive into understanding how the Naysayers in your life and business affect you. What are the different types of Naysayers? How do you identify Naysayers? Could there be good Naysayers in your ear? We are also thrilled to unveil a live performance of "Naysayers" written and performed by Joe Watkins, the co-host of the show. It's just Joe and Travis today giving you some real nuggets. Stay tuned till the end.
2020-09-241h 04The Rental Property Hangover ShowWhen do you Hire a Property Manager? and Why?Your hosts Travis Cassell and Joe Watkins, of YesiRent Property Management, give you the bottom line on when to hire a property management company or property manager for your rental property. They scratch the surface as to why as well. You may be surprised at their answers....
2020-09-2412 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessSuper Fan Crashes the Show - A Young Entrepreneur Asks QuestionsWe are mixing it up today when one of our super fans, Alex Jenkins, 21 years old, crashes our podcast studio, and we decided to bring him in on the show for a questions and answer session. Joe and Travis pour wisdom back at the next generation.
2020-09-181h 09BIG Truths of Small BusinessUnSelling - How to Really Serve and Sell Your Clients - Back with Clay Cutts, Square Peg Counseling & CoachingBack with Clay Cutts with Square Peg Consulting & Coaching, Joe Watkins and Travis Cassell of YesiRent Property Management take a deep dive into a mystery that all businesses can identify with--how do we sell to more clients and raise our conversion ratios. We unpack the idea of UNSELLING in this episode of BIG Truths of Small Business where building trust and serving the real needs of your customers is the magic.
2020-09-1156 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessHow Does Your Company Culture Affect Business? - Interview with Bret Eldridge, Director of National Accounts for Hoshizaki AmericaAt the Big Truths, we are always trying to dig deep to discover the hidden gems of what makes good business good, and bad business bad. We have brought you a diamond today. Bret Eldridge, Director of National Accounts for Hoshizaki America, a leading commercial ice machine manufacturer, shares his thoughts with Joe and Travis about how his 25+ years at Chick-fil-A shaped him, his philosophies, and more. Joe having spent 15 years with Chick-fil-A teams up with Bret on their deep infusion of Chick-fil-A culture as they unpack the significance of those learnings on small business.
2020-09-041h 00The Rental Property Hangover ShowShould I Buy Rental Properties in a High Market?We often get the question asking when is the right time to buy rental properties. Should I wait for a low market? Joe Watkins and Travis Cassell give you some unique thoughts to buying properties in any market.
2020-09-0109 minThe Rental Property Hangover ShowLeverage - How to Use Debt Appropriately in Real EstateJoe and Travis with YesiRent Property Management discuss how to use debt or leverage to your advantage in your real estate transactions. They discuss the key benefits and things to look out for when borrowing money for your rental properties.
2020-08-2817 minThe Rental Property Hangover ShowHow to Attract the Best Tenants for Your Rental PropertyWe explore some of the fundamentals any landlord should consider when procuring a new tenant for their rental property. After having placed thousand of tenants with YesiRent Property Management, Joe and Travis give you their inside experience to bring in the best tenants! (Read More Here)
2020-08-1712 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessBecoming a Small Business Owner by Buying the Business You Work For - Interview with Jef Bass, an Emmy Winning Audio Video ProducerThe YesiRent Boys, Joe Watkins and Travis Cassell, have an exclusive interview with Emmy winning and Grammy nominated owner of Sound Around Audio Video, Jef Bass. We discuss his story of working hard, which led to the opportunity to purchase his boss's business; how life's circumstances can change your outlook on business; and the importance of quality audio and video in your small business productions.
2020-08-1753 minThe Rental Property Hangover ShowTenant Screening Fundamentals for your Rental PropertiesThis inaugural episode of The Rental Property Hangover discusses the basics and importance of proper tenant screening. This is one of the foundational steps towards long-term success in the rental business. Joe Watkins and Travis Cassell (The YesiRent Boys), founders of YesiRent Property Management give their decades of experience in this very important property management principle - tenant screening.
2020-08-0633 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessThe Power of Empathy in the Art of NegotiationsWe often reveal that the soft skills are the most powerful skills needed to help other skills. This show discusses how empathy and compassion are critical in winning negotiations and making all sides feel like they got a win as well. The show hosts, Joe Watkins and Travis Cassell, also the the owners of YesiRent Property Management, navigate their way through leanings in negotiations.
2020-07-241h 04BIG Truths of Small BusinessThe Rebound - How to get Excited about Your Business Again!As small business owners, we recognize that it is very important to be excited about your business in order to keep pressing on and building that lasting business that meets our goals. But, often times we find ourselves in a trench or dull spot of our business lacking the excitement to keep building it. Travis and Joe discuss some techniques and perspectives that may help you Rebound.
2020-07-1657 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessWhat does it take to Get in the "ZONE" while working?Joe Watkins and Travis Cassell, with YesiRent Property Management, explore how small business owners can get into the "ZONE" to accomplish things at an incredibly high level. They compare athletes to business people and give you a step-by-step analysis as to how to get yourself in the Zone more often in your small business.
2020-07-021h 03BIG Truths of Small BusinessPart 1 - Reflecting on "Act 2" in your Professional Life. What Does it Mean?Travis and Joe introduce a new way to look at your Business Career. Think of it as a play with Act 1, 2, and 3. We will open up discussion on what we think Act 2 means, what are the learnings thus far, what influences do we have on others in business, and how do we take most advantage of the Act 2 season of our business and life.
2020-06-1830 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessWhy the Tape Measure is VERY important in Your BusinessWhat does the tape measure have to do with your business if you are not a contractor? A lot! The tape measure represents everything you are measuring in your small business. Learn Joe and Travis's spin on how data is vital to reposition, double-down, or abandon things you are doing, as well as many other uses of the tape measure.
2020-06-1250 minBIG Truths of Small Business"Humility" is the Most Powerful Soft Skill or Approach in Small BusinessTravis and Joe are constantly searching for how to better grow their small business, YesiRent Property Management, into a profitable, serving, and significant company in Atlanta. We recognize soft skills as valuable and important keys to this goal. We reveal the most powerful soft skill of all in this episode and explore its power in business and relationships.
2020-05-2155 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessHow Personal Biases Affect your Business Decisions - Part 2Travis and Joe are back to discuss a favorite subject in seeking truths of small business - personal biases. We invited an real estate agent that works with YesiRealty, our sister company, to join the show as well. We discuss level 1 and level 2 thinking and the differences of both.
2020-05-1149 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessLearn How Your Personal Biases Affect Your Business, Family, & Future - Part 1Joe & Travis invite "Dan the Man" (Dan Watkins) to discuss the bitter truths of how everyone's cognitive biases enter into every decision. This is part 1 of a several part series. Learn about anchor bias, recent bias, relationship bias, and others. We believe this deep dive into how we think and make decisions is foundational to understanding how to improve and make the right decisions in business and every part of our life. Come on this journey!
2020-04-2434 min
Inside The WorkflowSeason 1 - #20 Deon Nicholas & Dan Watkins, ForethoughtIn this special episode, we shake things up with a webinar-style format featuring two incredible guests: Dion Nicholas, CEO and Co-Founder of Forethought, and Dan Watkins, the company’s President who recently transitioned from Qualtrics. Forethought, an AI company, is on a mission to revolutionize customer support by empowering agents and knowledge workers with AI-powered solutions. Together, Dion and Dan dive into the origins of Forethought, the evolution of AI in the workplace, and their insights into building a future where customer experience is proactive rather than reactive.Throughout the episode, the duo shares their experiences and le...
2020-04-1332 min
Three Devs and a Maybe162: PHP + JIT = GR8 with Joe WatkinsIn this weeks episode we have good friend of the show Joe Watkins back on to discuss the recent developments in PHP.
We start off by highlighting how code is currently compiled and executed using the Zend VM, and distill how the recently approved JIT (for PHP 8) will change this.
From here we mention the reasoning for going down this path now, the difference between I/O vs CPU bound code, and the use-cases where the JIT will improve performance.
This leads us to the PHP compiler project Anthony Ferrara is working on (with the goal of Ahead-of-Time PHP...
2019-04-1151 min
Bad Times, Good Stories#80: "Occupational Hazards" - Jeremiah WatkinsBefore Jeremiah Watkins was a regular at The Comedy Store and performing with Kill Tony, he was working some shitty jobs. We talk about him working at a racist country club, an Italian restaurant that burned down after his shift and not getting any respect at the car wash. Also, Joe shares why a polaroid of him is still on the wall of a chinese buffet in Columbus, Ohio.
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2019-01-161h 10Three Devs and a Maybe150: PHP was not designed for that?! with Joe WatkinsIn this weeks episode we catch-up with Joe Watkins.
We start off discussion with a recent blog post he wrote about the unhelpful ‘just because you can, doesn’t mean you should’ response he sees surrounding some of his PHP extensions.
From here we move on to highlight a debugger you can ‘composer require’, reasons behind creating such a tool and how it works.
This leads us on to mention some updates to uopz for PHP 7 support, a weak references RFC he has recently published and future plans for PHP.
Finally, we wrap up by talking about a CommonMark extension...
2018-06-1544 minThree Devs and a Maybe139: Mobile Internet isn't Cheap! with Joe WatkinsIn this episode we catch up with Joe Watkins to discuss all things PHP.
We start off discussion with his recent move to Spain, the pain of getting a good Internet connection and PHP TestFest.
This leads us on to highlight some recent work he is doing with adding PHP bindings to Bicoin’s Secp256k1 library and a Generic Traits idea.
From here we touch upon the additions that made it into PHP 7.2 and some that have already been accepted for 7.3.
Finally, we get Joe’s opinion on a couple of RFC’s (Call-site pass-by-reference and Operator functions).
2017-12-2245 minThree Devs and a Maybe133: RFC Showdown, Round 2 with Joe WatkinsIn this weeks episode we catch up with Joe Watkins discussing all things PHP.
We start off the discussion with how his role as release-manager is going for PHP 7.1, highlighting how Security bugs are defined and handled within internals.
Following this we chat about several RFC’s that are under-discussion (Retry Keyword, UUID) and accepted (Libsodium, Object Typehint) for the next release.
Finally, we mention a recent small extension Joe has been working on to provide user verified types within the language.
Show Links
PHP 7.1.7 Changelog
PHP Bugs
PHP 7.2.0-alpha3
PHP RFC - Retry Keyword
Why is...
2017-07-1643 minThree Devs and a Maybe114: Episode 2.0 with Joe WatkinsIn this weeks episode we are joined by good friend of the show Joe Watkins.
We start off discussion with the successful release of PHP 7.1 and what is in store for Joe now as release manager for that version.
Following this, we chat about the libui and Yubico PHP wrappers he as been working on and development of a better Raspberry Pi OS.
Finally, we highlight progress made towards incorporating a JiT compiler within PHP and some interesting things you can do with Zero-width joiner’s and Emoji’s in Unicode.
Show Links
PHP 7.1.0 Released
PHP RFC...
2016-12-2332 minThree Devs and a Maybe109: Processing Signals and Collecting Garbage with Joe WatkinsIn this weeks episode we have a long overdue catch-up with Joe Watkins.
We start off discussion with progress on PHP 7.1 and work Joe has been doing to provide an interface to libui within PHP.
We then move on to chat about a couple of interesting RFC’s that are currently under-discussion, followed by managing long-running PHP processes with Supervisor and Unix signaling.
Finally, we highlight how Garbage collection works and how PHP implements the concept to help manage memory.
Show Links
PHP 7.1.0 Release Candidate 4 Released
PHP 7.1.0 Release Candidate 5 Released
krakjoe/ui - Cross platform UI de...
2016-10-3033 minThree Devs and a Maybe103: Caching up with Joe WatkinsIn this weeks episode we are lucky to be joined by Joe Watkins.
We start off discussion around the development of PHP 7.1 and the recent initial alpha release.
Following this, we give an update on a couple of previously mentioned RFC’s, along with how Joe’s ones are doing.
This leads us on to highlight how some small proposed changes are paving the way to optimal machine-code and finally integration of a JIT compiler.
Some of these proposed changes may result in backwards compatibility breaks, we discuss this topic and when it is deemed acceptable to permit this.
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2016-06-2038 minThree Devs and a Maybe97: RFC Showdown for PHP 7.1 with Joe WatkinsIn this episode we are joined by Joe Watkins to discuss the many RFC’s that are in contention to be approved for PHP 7.1.
We start off with a congratulations to Joe for his first PHP Release Manager position, highlighting what the role entails and how it is going.
We then discuss the RFC process and how there has been a lot of activity over the past couple of weeks within this space.
The concept of ‘Null’ is the first group of RFC’s we discuss, followed by union/intersection types and the pipe operator.
We then move on to chat...
2016-05-1257 minThree Devs and a Maybe92: Where is the Value? with Joe WatkinsIn this week’s episode we start off discussion with a recent PHP RFC Joe has been working on in-regard to typed properties, bringing up the value (if any) surrounding getters and setters.
We then move on to Joe’s views on designing a programming language, and his mind-set that there should be no defined scope surrounding the features that the language should adopt.
Finally, we wrap up the show with an update on how stabilisation of uopz is going for PHP 7, along with a reflection on the ‘Hacking on PHP 7’ screencasts we released earlier this month.
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2016-03-3156 min
Independent's DayEpisode 155: Sean WatkinsSean Watkins has been a professional musician since he wasn't yet old enough to drive. Along with his talented sister, Sara, Watkins formed the progressive acoustic trio Nickel Creek after meeting mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile at a pizza parlor bluegrass jam in North County, San Diego when they were still kids in 1990. The chemistry between the three young musicians was rare and palpable, and it wasn't long before bluegrass stalwart Alison Krauss was producing what would become their third album. After expanding their sound over their next two releases and winning a Grammy for This Side, Nickel Creek went on...
2016-03-241h 45Three Devs and a Maybe90: PHP Data-Structures and RFC Discussion with Joe WatkinsIn this weeks episode Edd is joined by podcast regular Joe Watkins.
We start off catching up with what Joe has been upto since we last spoke, and his current experiences with upgrading a legacy code-base to PHP 7.
Discussion about the stability of ‘uopz’ in-regard to PHP 7 is then highlighted, followed by his recent mentoring on a data-structures extension which has been met by much phrase.
Joe discusses the goals behind the extension and how the developer (Rudi Theunissen) has done a great job in designing and describing the implementation.
Following this, we chat about the draft Code of Cond...
2016-02-2452 minThree Devs and a Maybe78: PHP Internals catch-up with Joe WatkinsOn this weeks show we are lucky to be joined by recurring guest and friend of the show Joe Watkins.
We start of discussion with the upcoming PHP 7 release, reasoning behind why it has been postponed, the bright future of adoption to the release compared to previous versions and how the release gets packaged up for different distributions.
We then move on to touch upon uopz (User Operations for Zend), how it helps aid getting code ‘under-test’ and the progress made to make it compatible with PHP 7.
The pthreads polyfill and work on a new project called ‘inspector’ are next on...
2015-11-221h 01Three Devs and a Maybe73: PHP 7 Extension Development with Joe WatkinsIn this episode we are lucky to be joined by good friend of the show Joe Watkins.
We start off the podcast discussing the recent major release of pthreads (version 3) and the differences found compared to version 2.
This moves us on to touch upon the design decisions made due to changes between PHP 5 and 7, providing a good API to the user, volatility and immutability considerations and installing extensions within PHP 7.
We finally bring up the progress being made in moving over other extensions such as APCu and uopz, helping out with other projects such as Xdebug and our delve...
2015-09-1755 minThree Devs and a Maybe26: PHP Internals, pthreads and PHPDBG with Joe WatkinsThis week we are very lucky to have Joe Watkins from pthreads and PHPDBG fame on the podcast.
Starting off discussion with the ‘PHP Next Generation’ drama, we move on to wrap-up our thoughts on the ‘Is TDD dead’ set of Google Hangouts.
The topic then shifts onto our guest and how he got into programming and PHP - with the creation of pthreads and PHPDBG projects discussed.
Finally, we finish off the podcast with the regular quiz.
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PHP Next Generation
Discourse
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