• Eggs 353: From coder to company founder: Josh Nielsen's path to Zen(castr)

  • Mar 14 2024
  • Length: 56 mins
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Eggs 353: From coder to company founder: Josh Nielsen's path to Zen(castr)

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  • Josh Nielsen, founder and CEO of ZenCastr, shares the company's origin story and how it evolved to address the challenges of remote podcast recording. He discusses the importance of solving real problems for podcasters, such as poor audio quality and guest management. ZenCastr has expanded its services beyond recording to help podcasters with distribution, editing, and monetization. Nielsen emphasizes the need for podcast networks catering to small and large creators, providing cross-promotion and monetization options. He also highlights the importance of onboarding and engagement in helping podcasters navigate the complexities of the medium. Nielsen reflects on the growth pains of scaling the business and the value of having a co-founder to share the load and provide different perspectives. He acknowledges the transition from being a developer to a business leader and the challenges of social interaction in that role. In this conversation, Josh, the co-founder of Zencastr, shares his experience transitioning from being a solo developer to leading a company. He discusses the challenges and key takeaways of this transition, emphasizing the importance of continuous growth and learning. Josh also talks about the fundraising process and the decisions involved in scaling the business. He shares insights into the tech stack used in building the platform and the considerations for future-proofing the code. Additionally, he provides guidance on hiring the right people and finding a balance between programming and leadership roles.

    Our guest:

    Josh Nielsen

    https://zencastr.com

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    Credits:
    Hosted by Michael Smith and Ryan Roghaar
    Produced by Ryan Roghaar
    Theme music: "Perfect Day" by OPM

    The Carton:
    https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs
    Feature with Zack Chmeis of Straight Method up now! https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs/zack-chmeis-35dae817ac28

    The Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist:
    bit.ly/eggstunes

    The Plugs:
    The Show
    eggscast.com
    @eggshow on twitter and instagram

    On iTunes: itun.es/i6dX3pC
    On Stitcher: bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcher
    Also available on Google Play Music!

    Mike "DJ Ontic" shows and info
    djontic.com
    @djontic on twitter

    Ryan Roghaar
    http://rogha.ar
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