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SimplyPHP Unscripted

SimplyPHP Unscripted

By SimplyPHP

As the rise of audio is emerging, we decided to start sharing the knowledge we've gathered in the past decade.

If you're a developer, marketer, salesperson, a manager or a business owner, we hope that you could be inspired and learn from this conversation and avoid the same mistakes we made.

We will be posting many new podcasts with different members of our team. It would mean the world to us if you follow our channel. Let us know what you think!
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Ep. 47 - The Truth About Starting a Business in 2021 [w/ Raph Leroux]

SimplyPHP UnscriptedAug 30, 2021

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Ep. 50 - The Challenges of The Giving Back Program

Ep. 50 - The Challenges of The Giving Back Program

In this episode of the SimplyPHP Unscripted Podcast, Tony and Vee sit down to talk about the Giving Back Program. What it is, the history of the program and the challenges it has.

Nov 01, 202124:60
Ep. 49 - What is Jira and How We Use It to Manage Web Development Projects

Ep. 49 - What is Jira and How We Use It to Manage Web Development Projects

In today's short clip taken from Ep. 46 where Tony interviews our Senior Account Manager, Vee Caron about Jira and how we use it to keep track and manage our Web Development Projects. #mini-episode

Oct 28, 202118:14
Ep. 48 - How Our Sys Admins Add Value To Our Clients [LinkedIn Livestream]

Ep. 48 - How Our Sys Admins Add Value To Our Clients [LinkedIn Livestream]

In this episode, Vee and Tony discuss the importance and all the advantages that System Administrators bring to our clients and their development teams.    

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Sep 06, 202157:45
Ep. 47 - The Truth About Starting a Business in 2021 [w/ Raph Leroux]

Ep. 47 - The Truth About Starting a Business in 2021 [w/ Raph Leroux]

In this episode, Raph goes live for the 1st time on his own LinkedIn profile to share the truth about starting a business and what it takes to create one in 2021.

Aug 30, 202101:00:29
Ep. 46 - How We Help Businesses Succeed in Web Development [Linkedin Livestream]
Aug 23, 202101:09:47
Ep. 45 - How To Ace Your Remote Interview [Top Remote Interview Tips for 2021]

Ep. 45 - How To Ace Your Remote Interview [Top Remote Interview Tips for 2021]

In this short podcast episode, we interview our Vibe Manager, Steve Cawley about How To Ace Your Remote Interview.  

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Aug 09, 202126:20
Ep.44 - The Truth Behind Being An Entrepreneur in 2021 [w/Raph Leroux]

Ep.44 - The Truth Behind Being An Entrepreneur in 2021 [w/Raph Leroux]

When you think about "Entrepreneurship" many people think it means flexibility, more freedom, more joy, more recognition, more meaning and hopefully in the long run, more money. Right?   The reality is being an entrepreneur is much harder than most people are willing to open up about. In a culture where successful entrepreneurs are idealized like rock stars, it's easy to feel like we're not good enough when comparing ourselves to the picture that’s painted by social media.   In this episode our Co-Founder, Raph Leroux exposes the truth behind the life of the everyday entrepreneur and why it’s important that we talk openly and truthfully about the pressures and struggles associated with starting a business and what it actually feels like.  If you wanting to be an entrepreneur or looking to grow your already existing business, this episode will be for you.

Aug 02, 202151:44
Ep.43 - Giving Back Program! Sharing Our Talents With Worthy Causes.

Ep.43 - Giving Back Program! Sharing Our Talents With Worthy Causes.

Giving Back Program! Sharing Our Talents With Worthy Causes...

On this episode of our Unscripted Podcast, Tony goes live on LinkedIn to talk about our Giving Back Program. Where it started and how's it going! 

If you know of a Non-Profit organization that may need some web help, comment & tag them below. 

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Jul 14, 202137:16
Ep.42 - Best Practices for Optimizing Your Ecommerce Websites in 2021 [Step By Step Walk Through Guide]

Ep.42 - Best Practices for Optimizing Your Ecommerce Websites in 2021 [Step By Step Walk Through Guide]

In this episode, we'll be sharing our Best Practices for Optimizing Your Ecommerce Websites in 2021 [Step By Step Walk Through Guide] by our Lead Magento Developer and our Content Manager. 

*Timecodes* 

00:00 Intro
00:39 Overview
02:16 Where to Start?
04:49 Step #1
05:35 Tip - Auto-Scaling
07:30 Tip - Non-System Cache
09:11 Tip - HTTP Accelerator
10:18 Step #2 -  What You Need To Invest In?
14:39 Important Tip  
17:25 Step #3 - Are You On The Right Platform?
18:50 Questions to Ask Yourself?
20:46 Magento 101
23:08 Which Platform is Right For You?
25:09 The Fundamentals  
26:45 Why Hire a Firm vs Freelancer
28:04 Summary

Jul 05, 202129:13
Ep.41 - The 5 Essentials Skills Needed To Succeed as a Web Developer (PART 1/3)

Ep.41 - The 5 Essentials Skills Needed To Succeed as a Web Developer (PART 1/3)

In this episode, you'll hear from one of our leading Web Developers in PHP Programming who shares the 5 essentials skills he looks for in any programmer, developer and/or software engineer. After this (less than) 10-min long episode, you'll see what you need to develop in order to succeed in the web development industry.   

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Jun 04, 202109:18
Ep.40 - The Key To Managing Your Time in 2021 [Time Management Tips]

Ep.40 - The Key To Managing Your Time in 2021 [Time Management Tips]

There are hundreds if not thousands of systems, tools, techniques and hacks out there to better your time management. But how many of them actually talk about the root of the problem, the reason behind our inefficient use of our time?  In today's episode, our Co-Founder, Raph and our Content Manager, Kyler Miles, discuss the root cause of our poor time management and how you can figure out what will be the best for you.  

*Timecodes*
00:00 Overview
01:45 Intro
05:03 Tried it all
07:23 No System
09:23 80/20 Rule
13:01 Perception
21:20 Structure
24:14 Delicate  
30:15 Quote
31:30 Convenience
42:14 Reward
51:38 #1 Tip
1:06:58 If You Can't Delicate
1:12:35 Tim Ferris
1:23:34 Summary  

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Jun 03, 202101:24:54
Ep.39 - The 5 Essential Skills for Developers in 2021

Ep.39 - The 5 Essential Skills for Developers in 2021

In this episode, you'll learn the 5 Essential Skills Needed For Developers To Succeed in 2021. During our 1-hour long live stream, our host and Content Manager, Kyler Miles speaks to two of our leading developers and our Senior Project/Account Manager about their tips and advice to developers looking to grow and succeed in Web Development today. 

For more relevant content visit our website and/or our social media pages. Links provided below.   

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May 20, 202158:56
Ep.38 - The Power of Why! A Conversation About Entrepreneurship For Entrepreneurs

Ep.38 - The Power of Why! A Conversation About Entrepreneurship For Entrepreneurs

In today's episode our Content Manager, Kyler Miles, interviews our Co-Founder, Raph Leroux about the current state of entrepreneurship. Raph shares what he would do if he had to restart from scratch and talks about the power of asking why..... Watch the Full Video on our YouTube Channel. 

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May 10, 202143:30
Ep.37 - Risk Reversal - What is it? Why is it important for business?

Ep.37 - Risk Reversal - What is it? Why is it important for business?

In this episode, our Content Manager, Kyler Miles talks to our Co-Founder, Tony Capozzi about Risk Reversal. Sharing what it is and why it's important for business.

Apr 30, 202151:31
Ep.36 - The Major Advantages To Hiring a Firm vs Full-Time Employee

Ep.36 - The Major Advantages To Hiring a Firm vs Full-Time Employee

In this episode, Tony shares the 6 major advantages to hiring a Firm like SimplyPHP vs a Full-Time Employee.


Apr 05, 202106:36
Ep.35 OVH Data Center - How To Survive A Server Fire | SimplyLive

Ep.35 OVH Data Center - How To Survive A Server Fire | SimplyLive

This episode was taken from our latest LinkedIn Live Stream where our Co-Founders, Raph Leroux and Tony Capozzi discussed the tragic event that happened to the OVH Data Center and how companies can make sure that this doesn't happen to them.

Apr 01, 202150:49
Ep.34 Industry Secrets - Sharing Our Top Tips After 11 Years of Business

Ep.34 Industry Secrets - Sharing Our Top Tips After 11 Years of Business

In this episode, Tony shares his Top Industry Secrets After 11 Years of Business. This episode is a good one. 

Mar 31, 202155:17
Ep.33 - Business, Staff Augmentation & Web Development | Q&A

Ep.33 - Business, Staff Augmentation & Web Development | Q&A

On this week's weekly live episode, our Content Manager, Kyler Miles askes our Co-Founder, Tony Capozzi questions from our audience members around overall Business, Staff Augmentation & Web Development.

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Feb 01, 202140:34
Ep.32 - Version Control For Dummies | Weekly Live

Ep.32 - Version Control For Dummies | Weekly Live

On this week's LinkedIn live episode, our Co-Founder Tony Capozzi talks to one of our Lead Developers Nick about Version Control and why it's important for business. Follow us on your favourite social network.   

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Jan 29, 202101:02:41
Ep.31 - How To QUICKLY Build Rapport with Prospects | SimplyAdvice

Ep.31 - How To QUICKLY Build Rapport with Prospects | SimplyAdvice

In this episode, Tony speaks to his cousin Nick about how to QUICKLY build rapport with prospects

Jan 15, 202144:05
Ep.30 - How We Treat Clients Like Family | Weekly Live

Ep.30 - How We Treat Clients Like Family | Weekly Live

In this episode, Tony goes #live on LinkedIn with Vee Caron, our Senior Account Manager to talk about How & Why We at SimplyPHP Treat Our Clients Like Family. 

Jan 14, 202151:58
Ep.29 - What To Expect Working For SimplyPHP?

Ep.29 - What To Expect Working For SimplyPHP?

On this TOL episode, Tony goes #live on LinkedIn with Stephen Cawley to talk about Building Culture, Recruiting and what's it like to work for SImplyPHP in a COVID world. 

Dec 22, 202058:54
Ep.28 - How To Overcome The Bus Factor?

Ep.28 - How To Overcome The Bus Factor?

In this episode of the podcast, Tony goes live with one of our senior developers Nick to share how they were faced and overcame the bus factor.

Dec 21, 202056:26
Ep.27 - Which is right for your business? Shopify vs Magento?

Ep.27 - Which is right for your business? Shopify vs Magento?

In this episode, Tony goes live with one of our lead Magento Developers Jason, to talk about the difference between Shopify vs Magento. Throughout the live stream, Jason explains which is right for your particular business.

Dec 20, 202054:17
Ep.26 - Staffing Up - Who's Better? Agency vs Freelancer

Ep.26 - Staffing Up - Who's Better? Agency vs Freelancer

In this episode, Tony goes live on LinkedIn to talk about staffing up and who's better at it? Agency or Freelancer? 

Dec 19, 202053:26
The Benefits of Working As An Employee vs a Freelancer | TOL #25

The Benefits of Working As An Employee vs a Freelancer | TOL #25

In this episode, Tony went live on LinkedIn with Scott He, one of our web developers to talk about the benefits of working as an employee vs his previous role as a freelance developer.

Dec 18, 202046:23
How To Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile | TOL #24

How To Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile | TOL #24

This episode is from our live stream with our Co-Founder Tony Capozzi, interviewing his cousin Nick about how people can optimize their LinkedIn profiles. *IMPORTANT NOTICE* because this was taken from a live stream, some parts of the episode showcases some visuals,  hang in their as they describe what is seen. Thank you. 

Dec 17, 202001:12:15
An In-Depth Conversation w/Noah Labhart | TOL #23 SimplyPHP Unscripted Podcast
Sep 29, 202043:51
An In-Depth Conversation w/Marshall Magee | TOL #22 SimplyPHP Unscripted Podcast
Sep 16, 202001:06:01
10 Year Anniversary TOL #21 | SimplyLive

10 Year Anniversary TOL #21 | SimplyLive

In this special episode of the SimplyPHP Unscripted Podcast, we sat down with our two Co-Founders to talk about the last 10 years of business.   They share their journey of starting SimplyPHP, the ups, the downs and all the memorable moments throughout their crazy experience.   

We hope you enjoy it!

Jul 13, 202001:19:45
An Intimate Conversation w/Lincoln White of Fulton Fish Market | TOL #20
Jun 25, 202043:22
Success Isn't Random w/ Vee Caron & Tony Capozzi | TOL #18
May 04, 202041:01
How To Build Leadership During Quarantine w/Michael Tanner | TOL #17
May 04, 202001:04:38
Morning Tea w/Raph - Q&A SimplyLive | TOL #16
May 04, 202025:12
How To WFH w/Raph Leroux | 1st EVER #SimplyLive | TOL #15

How To WFH w/Raph Leroux | 1st EVER #SimplyLive | TOL #15

In this episode, Raph takes questions from our audience about #WFH tips during the Quarantine, March 2020.

Apr 09, 202001:00:08
Q&A Likedin Livestream (Part 2) | TOL #14 Podcast

Q&A Likedin Livestream (Part 2) | TOL #14 Podcast

This episode marks our 2nd EVER #LinkedIn Livestream where our Co-Founder's and two developers answered our audience questions around PHP, Business and overall Web Development.

Hope you enjoy

Apr 09, 202047:08
Do's & Don'ts of 2019 | A Year Recap | TOL #13

Do's & Don'ts of 2019 | A Year Recap | TOL #13

For our second Thinking Out Loud podcast episode of 2020, we wanted to reflect on 2019. Today, you'll hear from both of our host, Raph Leroux and Tony Capozzi, sharing their best and worst experiences of the previous year, setting the scene for 2020.

Let us know what you think?

Jan 27, 202001:03:44
Magento vs Shopify | Which Is Right For Your Business | TOL #12
Jan 10, 202041:56
The Pro's & Con's of Different Coding Languages | #SimplyAdvice

The Pro's & Con's of Different Coding Languages | #SimplyAdvice

This is a short clip from our TOL #7 with Nebez & Raph talking about the pros & cons of different programming languages.

Jan 06, 202008:33
Is PHP Scalable? | Short-Clip from our TOL #7 #SimplyAdvice
Jan 03, 202003:18
Q&A Live Stream | PHP, Web Development & Business | TOL #11

Q&A Live Stream | PHP, Web Development & Business | TOL #11

On this episode of the SimplyPHP Unscripted Podcast, we had the pleasure to go #live on LinkedIn last week, December 6th, 2019. During this 1-hour Livestream, our audience's asked two of our top Developers and the #SimplyPHP Co-Owners questions around PHP, Web Development and Entrepreneurship. 

If you'd like your question to be answered on our next Livestream, tag us at @SimplyPHP and hashtag #jointheconversation or emailing us at info@simplyphp.com and we will answer them during our live broadcast.

Dec 09, 201954:13
Shopify vs Magento | Which Is Best For Your Business

Shopify vs Magento | Which Is Best For Your Business

This clip is a snapshot of our TOL podcast episode #6 with Jason & Raph talking about the differences between Shopify & Magento, plus questions business owners need to ask themselves which choosing an eCommerce Platform. What to learn more? Subscribe to our youtube channel and visit our website at www.simplyphp.com

Dec 02, 201906:28
The Current State of Data Security & PHP Programming | TOL #10

The Current State of Data Security & PHP Programming | TOL #10

On Today’s TOL (Thinking Out Loud) episode, Raph Leroux and Eric Hogue discuss the current state of data privacy & security along with a fire chat about PHP development! What to learn more? Subscribe to our youtube channel and visit our website at www.simplyphp.com

Nov 21, 201952:41
Sales Talk w/Tony & Nick at the Peel Pub | TOL#9
Oct 24, 201945:13
The Things You Didn’t Know About Recruitment | TOL#8

The Things You Didn’t Know About Recruitment | TOL#8

On today’s TOL (Thinking Out Loud) episode our Co-Founder Raph, our Vibe Manager Steve and our Technical Account Manager Vee, talk about recruitment, specifically, the things you DIDN'T know about the recruiting world.   

Over this 1-hour podcast, Vee shares the in's and out's of the external recruitment environment vs Steve and Raph's internal experiences. Let’s see what happens.

Oct 09, 201959:16
Top 10 Interview Tips | #SimplyAdvice

Top 10 Interview Tips | #SimplyAdvice

Today’s podcast is a clip of a popular video we posted last month about the Top 10 Interview Tips For Developers. Our team shares the do's and don't of interviewing while giving some pretty important life lessons. Enjoy! 

Sep 30, 201907:08
Mashup of Raph talking about Entrepreneurship & Achieving Success

Mashup of Raph talking about Entrepreneurship & Achieving Success

Today’s episode is a bit different, we put together a mashup of Raph sharing his thoughts on Entrepreneurship and giving tips on how to achieve success. Let’s see what happens.

Sep 23, 201907:48
Nebez & Raph talks about the current vs future state of PHP | TOL #7

Nebez & Raph talks about the current vs future state of PHP | TOL #7

Today’s TOL (Thinking Out Loud) episode we showcase our first external guest, Nebez Briefkani and our Co-Founder, Raph Leroux. Nebez has been developing his skills in PHP for over 10+ years with experience working with some of the top fashion and technological brands in the market. Over this 1-hour conversation, Raph and Nebez touch on the importance of post-secondary education, Pros vs Cons of PHP (and other coding languages) and discuss the current vs future state of PHP. All while sipping a Gin & Tonic + Whiskey with ice. Let’s see what happens. 

Jul 31, 201901:07:33
A Magento rant by a Magento Dev | TOL #6

A Magento rant by a Magento Dev | TOL #6

This episode is the result of putting a mic in front of a Magento developer and giving him the green light to talk about Magento. Jason and Raph impressively manage to cover so much in under 45 minutes and still find time to talk about how much Jason can bench. This conversation touches on the basics of what Magento is, what it means to be a Magento developer, the new version Magento 2.3 and so much more. 

May 08, 201942:00
ELI5 - PHP for the Laymen

ELI5 - PHP for the Laymen

Taline, being on the non-technical side of things, sits with Nick to ask him some questions she's accumulated over time. Just a casual discussion elaborating on some terms and picking the mind of a senior developer.

May 07, 201930:29