Constant Variables

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Apr 2024

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Constant Variables takes a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build and grow digital products. Focused on helping non-technical people become more comfortable with the nerdy jargon related to mobile software development, we break down technical topics to make them less complex and more accessible, because as Steve Jobs said, "Everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you and you can change it, you can influence it, you can build your own things that other people can use." From project managers charged with managing a digital project, to app-based startups looking to scale, to organizations tackling digital transformation initiatives, we share our insights and regularly interview individuals who have "been there, done that" to leverage their expertise and learn from their mistakes.

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April 24, 2024Episode 13319 min

133: Why email reputation matters

A poor email reputation can make it difficult to do business if a password reset, order confirmation, or account signup email doesn't reach a customer's inbox. As a developer, Tom Whitten has helped several companies protect their email reputation, and he's sharing tips on how businesses can improve email credibility and deliverability. **Show Links** Find full show notes at https://constantvariables.co Chat with JMG | https://jmg.mn/chat Tom Whitten on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-whitten-5857a52b0/ Michael Roth on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-roth-508772183/ Learn more about The Jed Mahonis Group | https://jmg.mn

March 21, 2024Episode 13211 min

132: Why Stripe is a Developer Favorite

When using payment processing software within an app or website, you'll find dozens of provider options. JMG's CTO, Tom Whitten, shares why developers prefer to work with Stripe and the value business owners can get from discussing payment provider options with their development team. **Show Links** Find full show notes at https://constantvariables.co Chat with JMG | https://jmg.mn/chat Tom Whitten on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-whitten-5857a52b0/ Michael Roth on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-roth-508772183/ Learn more about The Jed Mahonis Group | https://jmg.mn

March 21, 2024Episode 13113 min

131: How to use dynamic links (and what to do if you have Firebase)

Dynamic links are intrinsic to marketing campaigns, and Google's discontinuation of its popular Firebase Dynamic Links tool has businesses concerned about the status of their URLs. JMG CTO, Tom Whitten, joins Michael Roth to address the implications of Firebase no longer supporting dynamic links come August 2025 and why business owners should start migrating their links to another service provider right away. **Show Links** Find full show notes at https://constantvariables.co Chat with JMG about dynamic links | https://jmg.mn/chat Tom Whitten on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-whitten-5857a52b0/ Michael Roth on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-roth-508772183/ Learn more about The Jed Mahonis Group | https://jmg.mn

March 21, 2024Episode 13015 min

130: What can alt tags do for my website?

How do alt tags work? Why are they important for a website? Can an AI tool create alt tags for you? Tom Whitten hears questions like these daily in his role as CTO of a software development company. He joins Michael Roth to explain the impact alt tags can have on SEO and when an AI tool can help implement them. **Show Links** Find full show notes at https://constantvariables.co Chat with JMG about alt tags | https://jmg.mn/chat Tom Whitten on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-whitten-5857a52b0/ Michael Roth on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-roth-508772183/ Learn more about The Jed Mahonis Group | https://jmg.mn

May 23, 2023Episode 12935 min

129: Taking the Waiting Around Out of Inpatient Rounds with Mike Pitt of Q-rounds

How does a research project turn into a company with a story to sell? When "How does this not already exist?" is the overwhelming response to the idea. CEO Mike Pitt shares the obvious need behind the development of Q-rounds, the complications around testing a product intended for hospital use, and why he hasn't accepted the entrepreneur label. SHOW LINKS Email Mike Pitt | mike@q-rounds.com Q-rounds.com | https://q-rounds.com/ Q-rounds on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/q-rounds Michael Roth on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-roth-508772183/ Follow The Jed Mahonis Group on LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/company/the-jed-mahonis-group Learn more about The Jed Mahonis Group | https://jmg.mn

January 10, 2023Episode 12858 min

128: Building Accessible Technology with Liz Tupper of CivicActions

Technology is a crucial component to living in today's society, and Liz Tupper joins the show to explain why technologists like herself hold a powerful responsibility to build technology accessible to everyone. She shares how even the most well-intended software often leaves people out, what challenges come with not thinking about accessibility from the beginning, and how her career path led to the creme de la creme of impact work. **SHOW LINKS** Full show notes at https://constantvariables.co Liz Tupper on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethtupper/ Email Liz at liz.tupper@civicactions.com CivicActions website | https://civicactions.com/ Amplify website | https://www.amplify100.com/ Mobile Developer Shorts newsletter | https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6998359398859374592/ Michael Roth on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-roth-508772183/ Follow The Jed Mahonis Group on LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/company/the-jed-mahonis-group

December 20, 2022Episode 12747 min

127: Offshore vs Onshore: A Tale of Two Development Approaches with Mike Franz of inSuppli

After working with three different overseas development teams to build out the software behind his company, Mike Franz took a different approach for the development of his company's mobile app. Mike dives into why his experience makes him a proponent for non-technical individuals to work with local tech teams over offshore development agencies and gives advice to startup founders facing similar development challenges. SHOW LINKS 22 Questions to Ask a Development Team guide | https://jmg.mn/resources inSuppli website | https://insuppli.com Manufacturing Power website | https://manufacturingpower.com Mike Franz on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikefranz1/ Michael Roth on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-roth-508772183/ Follow The Jed Mahonis Group on LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/company/the-jed-mahonis-group Learn more about building your digital product with The Jed Mahonis Group | https://jmg.mn

December 8, 2022Episode 12644 min

126: Bringing Balance Back to Vertigo Sufferers with Kristy Carabello of Vertige.app

The Vertige App is helping individuals with vertigo by using habit tracking to identify trends and recognize potential triggers. Kristy Carabello is founder of Vertige, and a vertigo sufferer herself, and she shares why she made the leap into building a mobile app and how she did so without a technical background. **Show Links** Full show notes | https://constantvariables.co Vertige App | https://vertige.app/ Vertige on Instagram | @vertige_app Vertige on Twitter | @vertige_app Vertige on Facebook | @vertigeapp Email Kristy Carabello | kristy@vertige.app Michael Roth on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-roth-508772183/ Follow The Jed Mahonis Group on LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/company/the-jed-mahonis-group JMG Website | https://jmg.mn

November 22, 2022Episode 12546 min

125: Building Tools for Everyday Investors with Ramsey Shaffer of Babbl

Babbl is navigating the noise of market news in order to help DIY investors stay on top of the market. Babbl Founder, Ramsey Shaffer, joins Michael Roth of The Jed Mahonis Group to explain how the technology uses sentiment tracking, why they focused on a web-only platform, and when a mobile app might come into play. SHOW LINKS Babbl's website | https://babbl.dev Promo code for Constant Variables audience for $4/mo subscription for life is ALPHA (limited time offer) Michael Roth on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-roth-508772183/ Full episode show notes | https://constantvariables.co Follow The Jed Mahonis Group on LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/company/the-jed-mahonis-group

November 8, 2022Episode 12437 min

124: Finding Capital, Customers, and Talent with Frank Jaskulke of Medical Alley

The passive aggressive nature commonly associated with Minnesotans isn't prevalent when it comes to collaborating in the healthcare and technology sectors of the state. Frank Jaskulke joins Michael Roth of The Jed Mahonis Group to share how Medical Alley invests in the growth of not only its members but its employees (himself included), and why the community here is different from that famous place of innovation on the West Coast. **SHOW LINKS** Full show notes at https://constantvariables.co Medical Alley website | https://medicalalley.org Frank Jaskulke on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankjaskulke/ Jed Mahonis Group Medtech Apps | https://jmg.mn/industry/medtech Michael Roth on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-roth-508772183/ Follow The Jed Mahonis Group on LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/company/the-jed-mahonis-group