Episodes

  • EP 62: Navigating Stock Options
    Feb 19 2026

    Have you been offered a stock option while securing a position with a shop? Confusing as all get out?

    In this episode of the Pro Coder Show, we're going to demystify what all this means, learn how you can negotiate for more, and even take it with you when your options contract says you have to leave it behind should you jump ship!

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    ALSO SEE: 👀
    ✅ HOW do I interview for a job?
    https://youtu.be/YdvPRVLvfEU

    RESOURCES: 👇

    • Order your copy of 12 Rules for Pro Coders at https://www.procoder.io/12-rules/offer?sourceId=gqeLa6Z_02A today!

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    DISCLOSURE: All opinions stated here are mine and do not necessarily reflect those of any team or employer. Any usage of "Cockroach Labs", "CockroachDB", "Spring", "Spring Boot", "Spring Framework", "VMware", "Pivotal", or anything else is completely unaffiliated with its owners. From time to time, I may post affiliate links for products I enjoy using. They don't cost you anything extra, and I may get a small commission.

    #procoder

    © 2026 Greg L. Turnquist, All Rights Reserved

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    28 mins
  • EP 61: How do I get paid again?!?
    Feb 12 2026

    To be a pro coder means you are a PROFESSIONAL. You are being paid to write top notch apps and develop code.

    Would it surprise you that there are ALL KINDS of ways to get paid?

    In this episode of The Pro Coder Show find out all the different ways you can get paid… and how SOME are better than OTHERS.

    Don't forget to grab your copy of 12 Rules For Pro Coders today:
    https://www.procoder.io/12-rules/offer?sourceId=gqeLa6Z_02A

    Join this channel to get access to perks:
    https://www.youtube.com/@ProCoderIO/join

    ALSO SEE: 👀
    ✅ HOW do I interview for a job?
    https://youtu.be/YdvPRVLvfEU

    RESOURCES: 👇
    • Order your copy of 12 Rules for Pro Coders:
    https://www.procoder.io/12-rules/offer?sourceId=gqeLa6Z_02A

    GET MORE: 🎉
    • Get a FREE tech ebook: https://procoder.io/join
    • Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/procodershow

    Do YOU uphold the Pro Coder motto, BE PROFESSIONAL?
    https://store.procoder.io

    DISCLOSURE: All opinions stated here are mine and do not necessarily reflect those of any team or employer. Any usage of “Cockroach Labs”, “CockroachDB”, “Spring”, “Spring Boot”, “Spring Framework”, “VMware”, “Pivotal”, or anything else is completely unaffiliated with its owners. From time to time, I may post affiliate links for products I enjoy using. They don't cost you anything extra, and I may get a small commission.

    #procoder

    © 2026 Greg L. Turnquist, All Rights Reserved

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    27 mins
  • EP 60: Building a website with data...but no database!
    Feb 5 2026

    Your app needs data. Almost all of them do (gateways aside). So you need a database, right?

    Wrong.

    In this episode of The Pro Coder Show, learn how to sidestep a traditional relational database—and potentially make your site dramatically faster.

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    Get your copy of 12 Rules For Pro Coders:
    https://www.procoder.io/12-rules/offer?sourceId=HNNHw9HrI74

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    https://www.youtube.com/@ProCoderIO/join

    Also see:
    👀 How do I interview for a job?
    https://youtu.be/YdvPRVLvfEU

    Resources:
    Order 12 Rules For Pro Coders:
    https://www.procoder.io/12-rules/offer?sourceId=HNNHw9HrI74

    Get more:
    🎉 Free tech ebook: https://procoder.io/join
    🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/procodershow

    Do you uphold the Pro Coder motto, BE PROFESSIONAL?
    https://store.procoder.io

    Disclosure: All opinions are my own and not affiliated with any company mentioned. Some links may be affiliate links and may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

    #procoder

    © 2026 Greg L. Turnquist. All rights reserved.

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    49 mins
  • EP 59: Just accept the job offer, right? Right?!?
    Jan 29 2026

    You’ve got an offer letter in your hands. Now comes the tricky part: negotiation.

    Some say this is your moment to level up.
    Others warn: “Careful — they could rescind the offer. Don’t do it.”

    So which is it?

    In this episode of The Pro Coder Show, we break down what’s really going on so you can make the best decision for your career.

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    Grab your copy of 12 Rules for Pro Coders
    https://www.procoder.io/12-rules/offer?sourceId=mnvWSDnxbhQ

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    Join the channel for perks
    https://www.youtube.com/@ProCoderIO/join

    Also see:
    How do I interview for a job?
    https://youtu.be/oN_B22doViY

    Resources:
    Order 12 Rules for Pro Coders
    https://www.procoder.io/12-rules/offer?sourceId=mnvWSDnxbhQ

    Get more:
    Free tech ebook: https://procoder.io/join
    Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/procodershow

    Do you uphold the Pro Coder motto, BE PROFESSIONAL?
    https://store.procoder.io

    Disclosure: Opinions are my own and do not reflect any employer. All company and product names mentioned are unaffiliated with their owners. Some links may be affiliate links at no extra cost to you.

    #procoder

    © 2026 Greg L. Turnquist. All rights reserved.

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • EP 58: Build your OWN website...with Astro!
    Jan 22 2026

    Ever wanted to build your own website — with nothing between you and your audience?

    In this episode, we cover how to sidestep a lot of unnecessary complexity and get off the ground fast.

    📘 Book Recommendation
    Grab your copy of 12 Rules for Pro Coders:
    https://www.procoder.io/12-rules/offer?sourceId=mnvWSDnxbhQ

    👀 Also Check Out
    How do I interview for a job?
    https://youtu.be/oN_B22doViY

    📚 Resources
    Order 12 Rules for Pro Coders:
    https://www.procoder.io/12-rules/offer?sourceId=mnvWSDnxbhQ

    🎉 Get More
    Free tech ebook: https://procoder.io/join
    Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/procodershow

    Do you uphold the Pro Coder motto — Be Professional?
    https://store.procoder.io

    Disclosure
    All opinions are my own and do not reflect any employer or organization. Any mention of companies or technologies (including Cockroach Labs, CockroachDB, Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, VMware, or Pivotal) is unaffiliated with their owners. Some links may be affiliate links and may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

    #procoder

    © 2026 Greg L. Turnquist. All rights reserved.

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    55 mins
  • EP 57: I'm leaving social media
    Aug 13 2025

    I'm leaving social media. For good.

    Maybe you should too.

    Find out why, and how we can still stay in touch... and why the Pro Coder's Report is BACK!

    Don't forget to grab your copy of 12 Rules For Pro Coders today at https://12rules.io!

    Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/@ProCoderIO/join

    ALSO SEE: 👀

    • ✅ HOW do I interview for a job? https://youtu.be/oN_B22doViY

    RESOURCES: 👇

    • Order your copy of 12 Rules for Pro Coders at https://12rules.io today!

    GET MORE: 🎉

    • Get a FREE tech ebook at https://procoder.io/join
    • Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/procodershow

    Do YOU uphold the Pro Coder motto, BE PROFESSIONAL? https://store.procoder.io

    DISCLOSURE: All opinions stated here are mine and do not necessarily reflect those of any team or employer. Any usage of 'Spring', 'Spring Boot', 'Spring Framework', 'VMware', 'Pivotal', or anything else is completely unaffiliated with its owners. From time to time, I may post affiliate links for products I enjoy using. They don't cost you anything extra, and I may get a small commission.

    #procoder

    © 2025 Greg L. Turnquist, All Rights Reserved

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    16 mins
  • EP 56: Disney Ditches Slack
    Sep 27 2024

    Disney has announced they are no longer using Slack! What happened? Why did it happen? But more importantly, are there habits YOU are doing as a pro coder that is putting your company at risk as well? ==== 12 Rules for Pro Coders is OUT! Grab it now while it's hot! https://12rules.io! ==== Do YOU uphold the Pro Coder motto, BE PROFESSIONAL? https://store.procoder.io DISCLOSURE: All opinions stated here are mine and do not necessarily reflect those of any team or employer. From time to time, I may post affiliate links for products I enjoy using. They don't cost you anything extra, and I may get a small commission. © 2024 Greg L. Turnquist, All Rights Reserved

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    21 mins
  • EP 55: Elon's xAI is the latest tech giant coming to Tennessee!
    Jun 10 2024

    Elon Musk has announced plans to build his "gigafactory" in Memphis, TN, the site for the supercomputer planned to undergird xAI. As Yet Another Big Tech firm expands into Tennessee, what does that mean for pro coders? Find out on today's episode of the Pro Coder Show! ==== 12 Rules for Pro Coders is OUT! Grab it now while it's hot! https://12rules.io! ==== Do YOU uphold the Pro Coder motto, BE PROFESSIONAL? https://store.procoder.io DISCLOSURE: All opinions stated here are mine and do not necessarily reflect those of any team or employer. From time to time, I may post affiliate links for products I enjoy using. They don't cost you anything extra, and I may get a small commission. © 2024 Greg L. Turnquist, All Rights Reserve

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    21 mins