Three developers building a software business on our own terms.
An Exceptional Week At Honeybadger
This week Josh and Ben discuss shipping a Clickhouse migration and Honeybadger's new look. They also talk about Exceptional Creatures hitting number one on Hacker News and being featured at the top of Ruby Weekly. Plus, did Ben get interviewed by a rubber duck?Links:Exceptional CreaturesKamalDaily LexClickhouse ActiverecordScientistRealGeeks Meet the badgersFounderQuestMastodon - @FounderQuest@honeybadger.social Twitter - @honeybadgerappHoneybadger
2/2/2024 • 36 minutes, 34 seconds
Making UI Changes While Avoiding Pitchforks
Today Josh and Ben are talking about UI changes in order to lay the foundation to launch and integrate Insights into Honeybadger as well as steps they are taking to avoid some rollout mistakes they've made in the past. They also reveal how testers are liking Insights so far!Links:Derek SiversFlipperMeet the badgersFounderQuestMastodon - @FounderQuest@honeybadger.social Twitter - @honeybadgerappHoneybadger
1/26/2024 • 31 minutes, 23 seconds
Our Big Hairy Audacious Goal
GOOAAALLL!!! This week Ben and Josh discuss how to get Honeybadger's growth back on track by setting a company-wide goal. They also talk about how to promote new features in your product without annoying your users and what Santa brought them for Christmas!Links:BHAGMeet the badgersFounderQuestMastodon - @FounderQuest@honeybadger.social Twitter - @honeybadgerappHoneybadger
1/9/2024 • 30 minutes, 28 seconds
Cutting (Almost) to the Bone
This week Josh and Ben discuss Honeybadger's recent revenue struggles, how they got to this point, and the steps they're taking to weather the storm. They also explain why 2024 could be the company's best year ever!Links:Steve Jobs - "Saying No"Meet the badgersClickHouse - hosted by DoubleCloudFounderQuestMastodon - @FounderQuest@honeybadger.social Twitter - @honeybadgerappHoneybadger
12/15/2023 • 36 minutes, 27 seconds
’Tis The Season For Tangents!
Kevin joins Josh and Ben again this week as the trio discusses Honeybadger's hack week, processes for making bold UI/UX changes, what to do/not do if your customers hate said UI/UX changes, plus the latest trends in Crocs fashion!LinksCrocsJoel on Software - Things you should never doDHH Business of SoftwareEveryday Information ArchitectureMeet the badgersWhy's (Poignant) Guide to RubyClickHouse - hosted by DoubleCloudFounderQuestMastodon - @FounderQuest@honeybadger.social Twitter - @honeybadgerappHoneybadger
12/8/2023 • 36 minutes, 1 second
Moar badgers! Kevin Webster has entered the chat.
It's a trifecta of badgers this week as Honeybadger's own Kevin Webster takes us on a deep dive into the genesis of his baby/our new product, Insights. There is also a discussion around the challenges of dealing with burnout plus the Holy Hand Grenade!LinksMeet the badgersClickHouseFounderQuestMastodon - @FounderQuest@honeybadger.social Twitter - @honeybadgerappHoneybadger
12/1/2023 • 36 minutes, 2 seconds
Insights Into Insights and Viva Las Vegas!
This week Josh and Ben give further insights into Insights and discuss challenges around shoehorning a new product into an existing one. They also talk about marketing strategies, a Las Vegas trip, and disaster recovery! All this and more in this week's episode!LinksAhoyHeyaClickHouseMichele Hansen - "When done well, marketing and teaching are nearly indistinguishable from one another."FounderQuestMastodon - @FounderQuest@honeybadger.social Twitter - @honeybadgerappWebsite
11/17/2023 • 30 minutes, 57 seconds
FounderQuest Has Returned! Episode 100!
FounderQuest is back for episode 100! Learn why FounderQuest is down to two hosts. Listen to tales of hosting lavish RailsConf parties. Plus, don't miss the details of the secret upcoming product release that has been a year in the making!Links:Mastodon - @FounderQuest@honeybadger.social Twitter - @honeybadgerappWebsite