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Ep 27: Interview with Jelmer Pe, Co-Founder Venturism.io
This week I sat down with Jelmer Pe, a venture builder by day at Bundl have helped to launch 20+ start-ups over the last 5 years. By night he's a co-founder of venturism.io and on a mission to help no code makers find a structure to validate fast and build their success.
He shared how his design and corporate past helped shape and build his innovative and maker future. He had great insight into the landscape of the no code space and it's struggles as a young field and how he's building products to solve those issues.
This episode is for you if you are a struggling to find your audience, validate your products, or want build a start-up.
Connect with Jelmer:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JelmerPe
Website: http://venturism.io/
Substack: https://venturism.substack.com
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Ep 26: Interview with Kieran, Founder of LaunchMBA
This week I sat down with Kieran Ball, Founder of LaunchMBA. By day he's a co-founder running his own business, and by night he is a prolific #nocode maker, shipping fast and creating communities.
This was a deep discussion where Kieran shared all this lessons around building products that went no where, but taught him what not to do next time, how he found success with no code in just one year and how the LaunchMBA Community came to be.
This episode is for you if you're afraid to fail, not sure how to get started in#nocode or want to know how launch a successful community.
Connect with Kieran:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nocodelife
LaunchMBA Website:http://launchmba.co
LaunchMBA Twitter:https://twitter.com/LaunchMBA
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Ep 25: Interview with Diego Diaz, Head of Community at Ycode
This week I sat down with Diego Diaz, Head of Community at Ycode by day, No Coder by night. Ycode is new no code web app builder launching very soon. By night, Diego is hard at work in his maker journey using No Code to see his ideas come to life.
We chatted about how he landed the job at Ycode after a successful cold email, the power of community and how No Code is changing his future. This episode is for you if you're new in your journey, not sure how to break into the No Code space or want to know how successful communities are built.
Connect with Diego:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/the1diegodiaz
Medium Blog Post: https://diegodiazwrites.medium.com/how-one-tweet-and-a-cold-email-landed-me-my-dream-job-c54c77fe6be
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Ep 24: Interview with Sahiba Sethi, Founder HelloMeets
This week I sat down with Sahiba Sethi, Found of Hello Meets. HelloMeets started in 2015 and is a startup community bringing experts to share their latest actionable insights with startup professionals over live meetups. They have done 800+ meetups so far. Before COVID they were offline & were doing meetups in India, Canada and Singapore. Presently they are doing 30 online meetups every month :)
Sahiba shared her learnings on what it takes to build a community, how to pivot from in person to online and what the future holds for Hello Meets.
This episode is for you if you're interested in community building, want to learn about how to identify trends to stay top of mind and how to successfully engage with others.
Connect with Sahiba:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sahibasethi7
HelloMeets on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloMeets
HelloMeets Website: hellomeets.com
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Ep 23: Interview with Kat, Founder BETO
This week I sat down with Kat, the Founder of BETO no code tool to help avoid the embarrassment of forgetting the small details. By day Kat is and by night she is getting BETO off the ground. A self proclaimed "ideas person", after three years of sitting on her idea, she shared how she is using no code tools to bring her idea to an MVP while having a full time job.
This episode is for you if you're scared about talking about your idea, unsure of how to find support and how no code can make your idea a reality!
Connect with Kat
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KatAnnaK2
Website: https://www.wearebeto.io
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Ep 22: Interview with Emily Lonetto, Founder Growth Toronto
This week on I sat down with Emily Lonetto, who by day is, Head of Growth, Partnerships + Community at Voiceflow. Voiceflow is a #NoCode platform to design, prototype and build voice apps for you applications such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Trusted by some folks you may have heard of: Amazon, NPR, NewYork Times, Matel and Best Buy just to name a few. If you're looking for a way to design your voice experience, Voiceflow has you covered.
By night Emily is the Founder of Growth Toronto, the largest community of Growth practitioners in Canada and a self proclaimed #NoCode Geek. She has many creative outlets including design, a booming sticker business, teaching no code to budding entrepreneurs and growing communities.
This episode is for you if want to know how to build and grow a community, how no code tools can help you build out your idea quickly, and why now is the best time to explore new opportunities.
Get in Touch with Emily
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmilyLonetto
Website: https://www.emilylonetto.com
Growth TO: https://www.growthtoronto.com
Get in touch with Voiceflow:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VoiceflowHQ
Website: https://www.voiceflow.com
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Ep 21: Interview with Michael Novotny, Founder of The Lean Side Project
This week I sat down with Michael J Novotny, Founder of The Lean Side Project the step by step guide to launching your no code project. He's a Product Manager by day shipping digital products to millions of users for a major sports league in the US. By night, he's a no code maker, founder of a startup and using his experience in each role to fuel the other.
This episode is for you if you're not sure how to get started in No Code, if you want to learn how to keep impostor syndrome at bay and if you want to learn how to use the power of your story to become a maker. He shares how he's used the power of listening, learning and community to build the Lean Side Project with many lessons along the way.
Connect with Michael:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelJNovotny
The Lean Side Project: https://theleansideproject.com
Side Project Stack: https://sideprojectstack.com
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Ep 20: The Importance of Investing in Yourself
In this week's solo episode I'm pulling back the curtains once again on the status of SaraNoSocks LLC for the past few months, spoiler alert I'm chatting more $0 months. I'm in a building phase which means, lots of investing in myself. I chat about what investing in myself looks like and why you can never lose when you invest in yourself.
I would love if you would subscribe, rate and review!
Connect with Sara:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/saranosocks
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhre2AtdwJ-a70igsRoA4g
Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/saranosocks
Work with Her Her:https://www.saranosocks.com
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Ep 19: Interview with Mubs, Designer, Developer, Maker
This week on I am joined by Mubashar Iqbal, better known as Mubs. If you're not on Twitter, let's give you a short background. Mubs describes himself simply as "I design, I develop, I make." With 96 projects to date, ProductHunt's maker of the year for 2016 and runner up in 2015 and 2017, he knows a thing or two about building. His most recent project is One Hour SaaS, and as the name implies, he's building a SaaS business in just one hour a day.
This episode is for you if you're struggling to start building, want to know what it's like to have a side hustle that is just passion projects, not paying the bills and how community plays a role in the journey.
Connect with Mubs:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mubashariqbal
One Hour SaaS: https://onehoursaas.com
Website: https://iworkedon.com/@mubashariqbal
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Ep 18: Interview with Max, One Hand Wonder Man
This week I sat down with Max, better know as the One Hand Wonder Man. With a background in advertising, Squarespace design and freelancing, he recently launched a new coaching business aimed at helping freelancers succeed. This episode is for you if you're thinking about freelancing, new to freelancing or curious about the opportunity freelancing brings. We break down all the myths and give you the hard facts around what freelancing really is.
Need support on your freelance journey? Contact Max below :
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onehandwonderman/
Website: https://www.onehandwonderman.com
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Ep 106: Interview with Tom Ross, Founder Design Cuts, Learn.Community
This week I sat down with Tom Ross. Tom has an impressive background including Founder and CEO of Design Cuts, CoHost of, Biz Buds with Mike Janda, author of The Community Manual and he's helping community builders through his new community, Learn.Community.
He is a passionate community builder and committed to helping inspire others to embark on their own community journey. The founder and CEO of Design Cuts, a community-driven startup which has generated tens of millions in revenue over the past 8 years. With the Design Cuts community now has over 750,000 members globally, and broke through within its industry largely due to it’s tight-knit community of like-minded creatives. His book The Community Manual has been downloaded over 6000 times since release in early 2021. Even with all that he has going on he still finds time to mentor hundreds of fellow community builders, including in Learn.Community, his new private community for community builders.
Here his full story: http://bizbuds.libsyn.com/episode-2-how-tom-ross-got-started
Website: https://tomross.co
Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomrossmedia
Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomrossmedia
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Ep 105: After 1 year 353 days, I matched my old corporate monthly take home working for myself...
This week is a solo episode where I share a HUGE milestone in my journey. I shared it on Twitter and thank you to all the kind words and support. Matching my old monthly corporate earnings working for myself was a milestone that felt so far out of reach just 6 weeks ago that it shocked me when it happened seemingly so quickly. Like most stories, this wasn't fast, easy or without a lot of work from me and support from so many others. I break it all down and walk you through how I got here.
Links mentioned on the show:
Hire me as a Circle Community Expert
I'm exhausted: The Hidden Truth Behind being a Full-time creator a blog from October sharing my journey thus far
SuperCharge Your Productivity - Khe Hy
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Ep 104: Follow-up Interview, Max Pete, Community Manager
This week I sat down with Max Pete, Community Manager for Freelance Founders. Former digital marketer turned freelance web designer, turned freelance coach, Max has had a lot of pivots in his career. We we last sat down with Max his coaching career was just getting started. He shares how he found community and realized that was the fit for him all along!
Connect with Max:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Max\_Pete
Website: https://www.onehandwonderman.com
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Ep 103: Interview with Abtin Masseratagah, founder and CEO of Northrn Mo.
This week I sat down with Abtin Masseratagah, founder and CEO of Northrn Mo. A digital marketing consultant for over 10 years specializing in influencer marketing, social media, brand and business development. He's been featured in an impressive list of publications including Forbes, The Huffington Post, and Entrepreneur. He's focused on cultivating community through a personal level to create something genuine and meaningful.
Connect with Abtin:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AbtxnTV
Work with him: Northrn Mo
Email: \abtin@northrn.com
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Ep 102: Transparency and finding enough
This week I'm talking about transparency when it comes to interviewing and reflecting on finding enough. What is enough for you?
Mentioned on the show:
Rad Rads - 5 Why's
Follow me on Twitter: @saransocks
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Ep 101: Interview with Erica Moss, Sr Manager of Community Engagement at Atlassian
This week I sat down with Erica Moss, who is a Sr Manager of Community Engagement at Atlassian. Former marketer to community builder and mentor, Erica has worked for some amazing teams, including Bitly, Trello and Atlassian. A speaker, mentor and award nominee, she's no stranger to the community space.
Connect with Erica:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericajmoss
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericajmoss/
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Ep 100: Operations, opportunities and changes oh my!
100 Episodes can you believe it!!! This week I'm sharing what's been happening the last two weeks and well, it's a lot. As new opportunities have started flowing my way, I took the time to get new operations in place, set boundaries and implement time blocking. The result, less anxiety and feeling more in control of my business. As always I ramble a bit, but eventually bring it home.
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Ep 99: Interview with Celestine Fabros, Founder Euflora
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Ep 98: Interview with Anna Grigoryan, Founder Community Weekly
This week I sat down with Anna Grigoryan, Founder of Community Weekly a newsletter and community sharing advice on how to get started as a creator. She's also the co-host of Communities Weekly a Podcast and YouTube series for creators and communities builders to reimagine how we show up online.
Connect with Anna:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/angrigoryan\_\_
Website: https://communityweekly.co
Communities Show: https://www.communities.show/about
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Ep 97: Draft your ideal job description
Stick with me, even if you aren't job searching this episode breaks down why this helps bring you clarity in what you're truly seeking, what's a non-negotiable and what is just a nice to have. From what you want to do to how you want to do it taking time to put it all in front of you can help bring you closer to the right role for you.
Connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/saranosocks
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Ep 15: Interview with Chris, founder of Jetboost.io
This week I sat down with Chris, founder and owner of Jetboost.io. Started just a year ago, Chris talks about how Jetboost came to be and how he made the transition from his consulting business to going all in on Jetboost during the pandemic. We chat about the rising popularity of the #no-code community, the tools that are springing up left and right.
If you're interested in hearing about Webflow, No-Code, Jetboost and small business, this is a must listen! Need a NoCode and Webflow community? Come join us on PixelGeek.Community! We'd love to help you!!
Connect with Chris:
Check out Jetboost.io
Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/c_spags
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Ep 13: Interview with Andrea, Rocket Science Branding
Interview with Andrea, Rocket Science Branding
This week I sat down with Andrea owner of Rocket Science Branding creating thoughtful and uniques experiential swag to inspire & excite your audience. Andrea tells us all about the company, her empathic and consistent messaging and how she is uses that to drive her business forward. We dive into how COVID19 impacted her business and the shifts she has had to make.
If you're looking for an in depth conversation about how your branding and marketing effects everything in your business, you don't want to miss this episode! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!
Get in touch with Andrea and Rocket Science Branding:
Website: https://www.rocketsciencebranding.com
Instagram: http://instagram.com/rocketsciencebranding
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Ep 12: Interview with Nelson, The Pixel Geek
This week I sat down with Nelson, better known as The Pixel Geek to discuss all things no code. He dives into his design history, his love for sharing his knowledge with the world and why he's launching a Pixel Geek Community to help his mission of making the web beautiful together. If you love design, humans, Webflow, no-code and want to learn more about how to build a community, this episode is for you!
Love this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review!
The Pixel Geek Community launches soon and you don't want to miss it!
Sign up today for The Pixel Geek Community: https://www.pixelgeek.community
Follow Pixel Geek on YouTube: www.youtube.com/pixelgeek
Buy him a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/pixelgeek
Connect on Twitter: twitter.com/thepixelgeek
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Ep 11: Interview with Uri, owner of Wallatees
This week I sat down with Uri, owner of Wallatees, a local on-line apparel shop here in San Diego. When the pandemic hit, Uri sprang into action, helping restaurants, adjusting his services to expand to promotional items and tackle on-line marketing. If you're looking for advice on how to pivot as a small business owner, on-line marketing insight and encouragement to just start, this episode is for you!
Love this episode? Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!!
Contact Uri today for any promotional or apparel needs!
Website: wallatees.com/wallatees/shop/home | Email:info@wallatees.com | Phone:(619)-940-5556
Instagram: www.instagram.com/wallatees
Facebook: www.facebook.com/wallateesofficial
Twitter: twitter.com/WallaTees
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Ep 10: Interview with Molly Murphy
This week on Talks with SaraNoSocks I sat down with Molly Murphy, a signer, songwriter from Nashville. She's working on releasing her first EP and COVID hasn't helped. Molly shares how going virtual has impacted her career, how to connect with your audience as a singer when you can't do live shows and what's in store as live shows are limited. We chat about whether or not the virtual concert platform is here to stay and how the future of music might change. Molly's EP is scheduled to be out by the end of the year and we'll be sure to check back in when it drops!
Share your support on social media and give Molly a follow!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mollymurphymusic8/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollymurphymusic/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MollyMurphMusic
Website: https://mollymurphymusic.com
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/mollymurphymusic
Connect with Sara
Twitter: https://twitter.com/saranosocks
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saranosocks
Website: saranosocks.com
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Ep 9: Interview with Greg Kuchan
This week's episode is an introduction to a new format for Talks With SaraNoSocks. Conversations with small business owners and how their lives have been impacted by COVID bringing everything virtual. This week I sit down with Greg Kuchan where we talk life, real estate and the new realm of virtual everything. We dive deep early on, but trust me, you don't want to miss this conversation!
Follow Greg on Instagram (@greg.kuchan). Listen to his podcast Grow With Greg for more in-depth discussions with interesting people.
As always, don't forget to subscribe rate and review, share with your social media family and say hi!
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