Best Matt Mullenweg Podcasts (2024)

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#199 Esther Perel: Cultivating Desire (2019) 1:17:59

1h ago1:17:59

1:17:59

Few episodes in The Knowledge Project's nine-year history have impacted people's relationships and lives more than when Esther Perel shared her infinite wisdom for the first time in 2019. Shane and Esther discuss how the stories you tell yourself shape how you see the world (and what to do about that), the important conversations to have at the beg…

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Opposite Content: The Secret to Viral Success(?) 9:10

1h ago9:10

9:10

Let's dive into an unconventional marketing strategy inspired by a YouTube video with 6M+ views in 7 days from a NEW creator... The episode explores the concept of 'opposite content' using a viral video from the Goobie and Doobie channel and Pete's own YouTube experience. We'll highlight EXACTLY how producing content that contrasts starkly with the…

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Rebooting Your Passion - How to Restart When You've Stalled 8:41

1h ago8:41

8:41

In this episode, Pete addresses the challenges of losing motivation in online ventures. He shares personal struggles with fear, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome that led to a hiatus from podcasting. Pete offers introspective questions and four actionable tips for reigniting passion: reassessing your 'why,' setting small achievable goals, embracing…

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#198 Maya Shankar: The Science of Identity 48:07

10d ago48:07

48:07

Shane Parrish and Maya Shankar dive into the complexities of identity and personal transformation. They explore how significant life changes can reshape one's sense of self and explain how to navigate these transitions. Maya shares her personal stories and tips on making proactive choices and keeping a flexible, layered sense of self. They also dis…

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Imagine if Wix... 8:30

15d ago8:30

8:30

Imagine if Wix invested in open source? Imagine if Wix gained on WordPress? Imagine if Wix conquered our beloved CMS? Imagine if Wix focused on one area in WordPress: Data Liberation. I don’t think the closed-source CMS will supplant tens of thousands of WordPress professionals 1-click installing WordPress for their clients any time soon, even with…

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#197 Michaeleen Doucleff: TEAM Parenting 1:12:23

18d ago1:12:23

1:12:23

It's surprising how often we give our kids orders: "Do this!" "Don't do that!" But if we want to raise resilient and independent kids, is this the right approach? Michaeleen Doucleff argues there's a better way, and in this conversation, she explains why and shares practical strategies for solving the parenting "crisis" in the modern world. In this…

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What would we do with those keys to the Kingdom? 5:42

22d ago5:42

5:42

I wonder if people are generally upset that Mullenweg has control of “WordPress” or that he has control over a large chunk of the “open web.” Placing his irresponsible reactions aside for a moment, I think we should abstract why we might feel the way we do. The fight “for WordPress” is futile. It’s a distraction really. One must stop vying for shar…

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#196 Brent Beshore: Business Brilliance and Happiness at Home 2:15:53

1M ago2:15:53

2:15:53

Succeeding in both life and business is very difficult. The skills needed to scale a company often clash with those required to cultivate a thriving home life. Yet, Brent Beshore seems to have cracked the code—or at least he's actively working on it. In this conversation, he spills his secrets on excelling in both arenas. This episode is split into…

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WordPress is Exciting Again 6:07

1M ago6:07

6:07

Get all the links here. With the beta of WordPress 6.6 releasing, and seeing the advancements being made with site building features like Overrides for Synced Patterns — I can’t help but be excited for where WordPress is headed. And I know you might have your druthers with it all, but I’m hoping you invest now because the future is bright for our f…

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WordPress Media Corps 9:18

2M ago9:18

9:18

WordPress Media Corps — you might even chuckle when you hear the phrase. This experimental initiative is a team that replaced the WordPress Marketing Team. Not commercial WordPress, mind you, but the open source dot org side of the house. If you’ve been following me for any amount of time, you don’t need me to spell out how important this initiativ…

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#195 Morgan Housel: Get Rich, Stay Rich 1:38:50

2M ago1:38:50

1:38:50

The skills it takes to get rich are drastically different from the skills it takes to stay rich. Few understand this phenomenon more than Morgan Housel. He's identified unique lessons about wealth, happiness, and money by studying the world's richest families and learning what they did to build their wealth and just how quickly they squandered it a…

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#194 Abigail Shrier: The Parent-Therapy Trap 1:20:06

2M ago1:20:06

1:20:06

Over the last decade, therapy has become the de facto solution to solve all sorts of problems for all sorts of people. Everyone has slowly accepted that therapy is normal and a net benefit to society. But instead of helping kids work through difficult circumstances, what if it's just making the problems worse? That's what Abigail Shrier thinks is h…

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From Homeless to Six Figures a Year - Sadie Smiley 57:38

2M ago57:38

57:38

Today's guest is the one and only Sadie Smiley! This blogger-turned-boss lady overcame thyroid cancer and a serious case of hustler burnout to build her online empire. We dive into the blogosphere's glow-up, Modern SEO (and horror stories about algorithm and AI word-vomit. Sadie keeps it real on whether blogging is still a viable career option in 2…

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Level Up, WordPress Builders! 5:28

2M ago5:28

5:28

I really enjoyed the conversation lead by Brian Coords on the topic of version control for WordPress developers and builders. He was joined by my recurring cohost, Mark Szymanski, as he asked the tough questions many beginners might be facing in their early development days. Yes, that’s the same Mark that cohosted the episode of Crossroads of WordP…

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6 Biggest WordPress Moves While Mullenweg Was On Sabbatical 6:11

2M ago6:11

6:11

The Biggest WordPress Moves While Mullenweg was on Sabbatical Matt Mullenweg is returning from his 3 month sabbatical, dubbed “Samattical”, which kicked off February 1, 2024. He handed the CEO reigns back to Toni Schneider and placed Daniel Bachhuber in charge of WordPress.com in his absence. I thought we’d see the whole organization coast while th…

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#193 Dr. Jim Loehr: Change the Stories You Tell Yourself 1:22:50

2M ago1:22:50

1:22:50

What if reaching the next level of success wasn't determined by another skill, degree, or course but by something that changed on the inside? That's what Dr. Jim Loehr believes, and in this episode, he reveals everything he knows about mental toughness and winning the mind game. Shane and Loehr discuss the radical importance of the stories you tell…

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How WordPress is Helping Beginner Developers 7:16

3M ago7:16

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WordPress is amazing not just because it’s a great tool to publish words on the internet, but that it has the potential to encourage you to learn more about the web — if you want. If you remember the golden age of automobiles, enthusiasts would change their own oil or make the repairs themselves to avoid bringing them to the dealership. An act to s…

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"Bad idea brainstorming" is AMAZING. 15:49

3M ago15:49

15:49

Today, I'm sharing an incredibly simple (and fun!!) exercise that can help you get unstuck, generate great ideas, and make your work FUN AGAIN. Here's a link to that Google Doc that I mentioned with some notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TQ6NV9PrndhwG_kQTFRrUpAF1B4e-SE8XGxjJGArGO4/edit?usp=sharing Go to File > Make a Copy And here are the …

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#192 David Segal: Yearly Planning, Daily Action 1:11:36

3M ago1:11:36

1:11:36

Working in a business and working on a business are two different things. Without the former, nothing gets done; without the latter, the wrong things get done. David Segal has a unique way of managing that tension, and this episode, he reveals all his business operating secrets and explains how he failed along the way. Shane and Segal discuss what …

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WordPress vs Webflow 4:42

3M ago4:42

4:42

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Sam Harrison, a professional Webflow consultant and content creator. He was open to co-host a WordPress vs Webflow debate with me, while also unpacking how business is going for his services company. Heading into the debate, I spent a a few hours watching his content and really enjoyed his Webflow Components B…

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Looking ahead to WordPress 6.6 6:42

3M ago6:42

6:42

Read the full show notes here ★ Support this podcast ★By Matt Report & Matt Medeiros

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The Ultimate Fix for Your Business Is SURPRISINGLY Simple 19:03

4M ago19:03

19:03

Today is a REALLLY hard truth--but one that could sincerely change your entire business. https://doyouevenblog.com/ https://fabb.ai/ Enjoy!By Pete McPherson

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#191 Dr. Rhonda Patrick: Diet Essentials For Healthy Living 1:31:43

4M ago1:31:43

1:31:43

Shane Parrish sits down with the renowned biochemist Dr. Rhonda Patrick to explore the intricate world of nutrition and health. Dr. Patrick provides a deep dive into the role micronutrients play in our daily health, detailing how deficiencies and insufficiencies in vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and amino acids can lead to serious health issues o…

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Could WordPress Use A New Logo? 4:47

4M ago4:47

4:47

Read all the shownotes and get the links here ★ Support this podcast ★By Matt Report & Matt Medeiros

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How to Master LinkedIn for Fun & Profit - Louise Brogan 55:22

4M ago55:22

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Louise Brogan (https://louisebrogan.com/) is THE expert on all things LinkedIn (which I've been looking into more and more!) In today's episode, we chat: Meeting King Charles (really) Who is LinkedIn for, and how can we benefit? How to optimize your profile Content Strategies for LinkedIn Show notes here >>> https://doyouevenblog.com/louise…

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Who is Responsible for WordPress Marketing? 5:59

4M ago5:59

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March 22 2024 It’s the WP Minute! Today we ask, “Who’s responsible for WordPress marketing?” Coming up next! Josepha Haden Chomphosy, Executive Director of the WordPress Open Source project, posted an idea that shifts the dynamics of the WordPress Marketing team. A call for a Media Press Corps. Also known as a Dramatic Shift. It’s still too early t…

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#190 Brad Jacobs: Building a Business Empire 1:39:09

4M ago1:39:09

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Throughout his tenure, Brad Jacobs has built multiple billion-dollar companies. While there is no "playbook" for growing a business, he focuses on a few factors above all else in every company he operates, and in this conversation, he reveals them all. Shane and Jacobs discuss how to read anyone during an interview through a series of intentional q…

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Who is WordPress for? 6:21

4M ago6:21

6:21

Get all the links and the show notes here: https://thewpminute.com/?p=15501 ★ Support this podcast ★By Matt Report & Matt Medeiros

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The Brittle WordPress Business 6:43

4M ago6:43

6:43

Read all the show notes here: https://thewpminute.com/the-brittle-wordpress-business/ ★ Support this podcast ★By Matt Report & Matt Medeiros

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#189 Chris Davis: Three Generations of Wealth 2:41:13

5M ago2:41:13

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Most families who obtain immense wealth squander it by the third generation. But Chris Davis comes from a family whose grandfather and father all became independently wealthy of each other, and Davis has done the same. How does that keep happening? In this conversation, we find out. Shane and Chris discuss life and investment lessons he learned fro…

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Platforms vs Creators: Who Should Profit? 6:50

5M ago6:50

6:50

Read the full post for links and information. ★ Support this podcast ★By Matt Report & Matt Medeiros

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Site Editor: Still Loading... 6:17

5M ago6:17

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I think it’s one of the most important default themes WordPress has released in a while. Sure, the design is fairly opinionated, but with the mix of new patterns/blocks available, I think someone with a little WordPress know how (and grit!) will be able to design a solid website for their brand or business. Even for the freelancers or agency owners…

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#188 Bryan Johnson: Five Habits for Longer Living 1:24:22

5M ago1:24:22

1:24:22

What can you do (or avoid) tomorrow to guarantee you can live longer? In this episode, Bryan Johnson reveals the five simple disciplines you can start doing to live healthier and longer. Johnson shares what his daily routine looks like, the ins and outs of his experimentation process, and why he gave his father plasma. Johnson also opens up about t…

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