Opinionated Stance | Technology, Business, Life Podcast | Hosted By Patrick Farrar Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/opinionated-stance-technology-business-life-podcast-hosted-by-patrick-farrar Everybody has a stance. We explore them. A look into various topics including Technology, Business, Music, Travel, and many more. © LIVENINE LLC, Opinionated Stance a63b6ef5-095b-566d-981e-32a97b70cf32 no en-us Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:34:34 +0000 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:38:08 +0000 http://www.opinionatedstance.com/ https://img.transistor.fm/2GacJ7ytQOklKjXdW7Lu92lVR0VnKWYhe0ygTpTw2CE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMzNjE4LzE2NjE2/MjMxODItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Opinionated Stance | Technology, Business, Life Podcast | Hosted By Patrick Farrar http://www.opinionatedstance.com/ episodic Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar Everybody has a stance. We explore them. A look into various topics including Technology, Business, Music, Travel, and many more. Everybody has a stance. opinionated stance, tech, technology, music, businesss, startups, horse racing, comedy, movies, 80s movies, video games LIVENINE LLC No No S2 E4 - How Stress and Depression Always Seem To Come Together in My Life. My Attempt to Make Sense Of It #500recordings 4 4 S2 E4 - How Stress and Depression Always Seem To Come Together in My Life. My Attempt to Make Sense Of It #500recordings full 0d34f95e-e025-4f93-93b3-33ebccc15778 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ddbf726 Hello everybody - today I reflect a bit on how the stresses from life for me can sink me into depression. Yes, I have had depression and times in life where things have been difficult and a struggle. It's very hard to say that you've have experienced depression because at time the root cause of you depression could be fear of acceptance. One of the root causes or triggers of depression for me comes long running stressful environments. Being in long term stressful situations make me feel that I have to be 'on' all the time even when being on is very difficult to do. My goal of today's reflective introspection is to attempt to identify triggers and patterns that cause me to become depressed and what fears prevent me from living the truly happy life I want and should be living.

This is an intimate topic for me and I hope to explore more of these types of personal topics but one of my fears is that people with use deep information against me to hurt me. Thank you in advance for continued support and I hope that me sharing about my depression, triggers, and how I attempt to cope, can help others. If you have ways that you cope with depression that may be helpful please share as well.

Cheers,
-Patrick

]]> Hello everybody - today I reflect a bit on how the stresses from life for me can sink me into depression. Yes, I have had depression and times in life where things have been difficult and a struggle. It's very hard to say that you've have experienced depression because at time the root cause of you depression could be fear of acceptance. One of the root causes or triggers of depression for me comes long running stressful environments. Being in long term stressful situations make me feel that I have to be 'on' all the time even when being on is very difficult to do. My goal of today's reflective introspection is to attempt to identify triggers and patterns that cause me to become depressed and what fears prevent me from living the truly happy life I want and should be living.

This is an intimate topic for me and I hope to explore more of these types of personal topics but one of my fears is that people with use deep information against me to hurt me. Thank you in advance for continued support and I hope that me sharing about my depression, triggers, and how I attempt to cope, can help others. If you have ways that you cope with depression that may be helpful please share as well.

Cheers,
-Patrick

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2017 14:06:00 +0000 Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar 906 Hello everybody - today I reflect a bit on how the stresses from life for me can sink me into depression. Yes, I have had depression and times in life where things have been difficult and a struggle. It's very hard to say that you've have experienced depression because at time the root cause of you depression could be fear of acceptance. One of the root causes or triggers of depression for me comes long running stressful environments. Being in long term stressful situations make me feel that I have to be 'on' all the time even when being on is very difficult to do. My goal of today's reflective introspection is to attempt to identify triggers and patterns that cause me to become depressed and what fears prevent me from living the truly happy life I want and should be living. This is an intimate topic for me and I hope to explore more of these types of personal topics but one of my fears is that people with use deep information against me to hurt me. Thank you in advance for continued support and I hope that me sharing about my depression, triggers, and how I attempt to cope, can help others. If you have ways that you cope with depression that may be helpful please share as well. Cheers, -Patrick Hello everybody - today I reflect a bit on how the stresses from life for me can sink me into depression. Yes, I have had depression and times in life where things have been difficult and a struggle. It's very hard to say that you've have experienced dep depression, stress, software burnout No S2 E3 - Burnout is Real. Trying to Start My Day With Happy. Incremental Goals Achievement #500recordings 3 3 S2 E3 - Burnout is Real. Trying to Start My Day With Happy. Incremental Goals Achievement #500recordings full 851d17f6-d352-4d5e-a362-1cbad25e458e https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3a3d2a7 Hello all, I hope that everybody had an enjoyable relaxing weekend. I know that I needed it.

Recently I have been suffering from a common theme in the startup world of burnout. Burnout can occur for many reasons but I share how incremental goal setting and resetting your mind and how actually sleeping help me to be more productive. I also challenge myself to seek happy news in the morning to see the effect it has on my mindset and mood for the day.

#500recordings challenge continues as it was off to a slow start - (re: burnout), but we will accomplish this goal!!!!

Cheers Everybody!
Much Love ----
Patrick

Don't know about my #500recordings challenge, check it out here => http://www.opinionatedstance.com/s2-e2-500-recordings-2018-sir-mad-500recordings/

]]> Hello all, I hope that everybody had an enjoyable relaxing weekend. I know that I needed it.

Recently I have been suffering from a common theme in the startup world of burnout. Burnout can occur for many reasons but I share how incremental goal setting and resetting your mind and how actually sleeping help me to be more productive. I also challenge myself to seek happy news in the morning to see the effect it has on my mindset and mood for the day.

#500recordings challenge continues as it was off to a slow start - (re: burnout), but we will accomplish this goal!!!!

Cheers Everybody!
Much Love ----
Patrick

Don't know about my #500recordings challenge, check it out here => http://www.opinionatedstance.com/s2-e2-500-recordings-2018-sir-mad-500recordings/

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2017 14:23:00 +0000 Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar 814 Hello all, I hope that everybody had an enjoyable relaxing weekend. I know that I needed it. Recently I have been suffering from a common theme in the startup world of burnout. Burnout can occur for many reasons but I share how incremental goal setting and resetting your mind and how actually sleeping help me to be more productive. I also challenge myself to seek happy news in the morning to see the effect it has on my mindset and mood for the day. #500recordings challenge continues as it was off to a slow start - (re: burnout), but we will accomplish this goal!!!! Cheers Everybody! Much Love ---- Patrick Don't know about my #500recordings challenge, check it out here => http://www.opinionatedstance.com/s2-e2-500-recordings-2018-sir-mad-500recordings/ Hello all, I hope that everybody had an enjoyable relaxing weekend. I know that I needed it. Recently I have been suffering from a common theme in the startup world of burnout. Burnout can occur for many reasons but I share how incremental goal setting a burnout, start with happy, sleep deprivation, #500recordings No S2 E2 - 500 Recordings in 2018?!? You Sir Are Mad. 2 2 S2 E2 - 500 Recordings in 2018?!? You Sir Are Mad. full 47e4df91-63e1-49db-b02c-b6f26ff0dc4e https://share.transistor.fm/s/86f8dad1 Some might think that 500 recordings is crazy. It is. In 2016 and 2017 over that time period I recorded close to 55+ podcast episodes. It was amazing to get to this point, but in my mind it's just the beginning. It is my personal opinion that the best way to get good at something is continued practiced effort.

Here is the challenge I am setting for myself. Record 500 pieces of audio by 12/1/2018. Help me stay motivated and accountable to the goal.

]]> Some might think that 500 recordings is crazy. It is. In 2016 and 2017 over that time period I recorded close to 55+ podcast episodes. It was amazing to get to this point, but in my mind it's just the beginning. It is my personal opinion that the best way to get good at something is continued practiced effort.

Here is the challenge I am setting for myself. Record 500 pieces of audio by 12/1/2018. Help me stay motivated and accountable to the goal.

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2017 14:15:00 +0000 Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar 344 Some might think that 500 recordings is crazy. It is. In 2016 and 2017 over that time period I recorded close to 55+ podcast episodes. It was amazing to get to this point, but in my mind it's just the beginning. It is my personal opinion that the best way to get good at something is continued practiced effort. Here is the challenge I am setting for myself. Record 500 pieces of audio by 12/1/2018. Help me stay motivated and accountable to the goal. Some might think that 500 recordings is crazy. It is. In 2016 and 2017 over that time period I recorded close to 55+ podcast episodes. It was amazing to get to this point, but in my mind it's just the beginning. It is my personal opinion that the best way #500recordings No S2 E1 - Goals and Making Incremental Progress 1 1 S2 E1 - Goals and Making Incremental Progress full 39078dff-1657-4570-808c-1cf156680269 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8dfbee77 We are back after a brief hiatus with season 2 of the Opinionated Stance Podcast.

In episode 1 of season 2, Patrick talks about goals and how making small goals and achieving them can lead to larger successes.

]]> We are back after a brief hiatus with season 2 of the Opinionated Stance Podcast.

In episode 1 of season 2, Patrick talks about goals and how making small goals and achieving them can lead to larger successes.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2017 13:27:00 +0000 Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar 802 We are back after a brief hiatus with season 2 of the Opinionated Stance Podcast. In episode 1 of season 2, Patrick talks about goals and how making small goals and achieving them can lead to larger successes. We are back after a brief hiatus with season 2 of the Opinionated Stance Podcast. In episode 1 of season 2, Patrick talks about goals and how making small goals and achieving them can lead to larger successes. goals, incremental progress No Episode 20 - What is Next For The Podcast 21 21 Episode 20 - What is Next For The Podcast full ccb70b1e-f4b4-4aca-8513-895928e7142a https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b475363 Patrick talks about the podcast and gives a brief update into the future of the show.

]]> Patrick talks about the podcast and gives a brief update into the future of the show.

]]> Sun, 21 May 2017 14:49:00 +0000 Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar 386 Patrick talks about the podcast and gives a brief update into the future of the show. Patrick talks about the podcast and gives a brief update into the future of the show. opinionated stance, tech, technology, music, businesss, startups, horse racing, comedy, movies, 80s movies, video games No Episode 19 - A Look into the Creative Process and Music Production with Marty Meinerz 20 20 Episode 19 - A Look into the Creative Process and Music Production with Marty Meinerz full 1b5e6c1c-4022-4b74-b9f9-6a5eddd1c4e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a22222a We had a great talk with Marty Meinerz about his approach to the creative process as a music composer and producer. Marty offers some great insights into what it looks like building and sustaining a career composing music professionally.

His work can be found on SoundCloud => https://soundcloud.com/meinerzm

https://www.instagram.com/meinerzm/

https://twitter.com/MeinerzM

Contact - https://www.martinmeinerz.com/

]]> We had a great talk with Marty Meinerz about his approach to the creative process as a music composer and producer. Marty offers some great insights into what it looks like building and sustaining a career composing music professionally.

His work can be found on SoundCloud => https://soundcloud.com/meinerzm

https://www.instagram.com/meinerzm/

https://twitter.com/MeinerzM

Contact - https://www.martinmeinerz.com/

]]> Sat, 29 Apr 2017 02:30:00 +0000 Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar 3385 We had a great talk with Marty Meinerz about his approach to the creative process as a music composer and producer. Marty offers some great insights into what it looks like building and sustaining a career composing music professionally. His work can be found on SoundCloud => https://soundcloud.com/meinerzm https://www.instagram.com/meinerzm/ https://twitter.com/MeinerzM Contact - https://www.martinmeinerz.com/ We had a great talk with Marty Meinerz about his approach to the creative process as a music composer and producer. Marty offers some great insights into what it looks like building and sustaining a career composing music professionally. His work can b creative process, music production No Episode 18 - 2017 Kentucky Derby Preview with JJ Powell 19 19 Episode 18 - 2017 Kentucky Derby Preview with JJ Powell full 5d81dee9-d694-4e34-b3e3-61fdbb7de3bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8e3e034 My guest JJ Powell joins us on this episode of the podcast for another horse racing preview. We discuss the upcoming 2017 Kentucky Derby. We look at horses we think are contenders and pretenders and also talk about things to prep for in this time before the race to help you have a winning bet ticket.

]]> My guest JJ Powell joins us on this episode of the podcast for another horse racing preview. We discuss the upcoming 2017 Kentucky Derby. We look at horses we think are contenders and pretenders and also talk about things to prep for in this time before the race to help you have a winning bet ticket.

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2017 23:00:00 +0000 Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar 2520 My guest JJ Powell joins us on this episode of the podcast for another horse racing preview. We discuss the upcoming 2017 Kentucky Derby. We look at horses we think are contenders and pretenders and also talk about things to prep for in this time before the race to help you have a winning bet ticket. My guest JJ Powell joins us on this episode of the podcast for another horse racing preview. We discuss the upcoming 2017 Kentucky Derby. We look at horses we think are contenders and pretenders and also talk about things to prep for in this time before t 2017 kentucky derby, horse racing No Episode 17 - Founders Stories with Josh Holat - A Look Into Building a Bootstrap Startup into Success 18 18 Episode 17 - Founders Stories with Josh Holat - A Look Into Building a Bootstrap Startup into Success full 9b6fa0aa-bc24-490f-9fc2-0511ac7dd83e https://share.transistor.fm/s/b66d6adc In Episode 17, we had the extreme pleasure of speaking with Josh Holat about his experiences as the CTO of StageBloc. We talk about how he and the StageBloc team built their software company by bootstrapping, growing in the company and going through the acquisition phase of the company. Josh talks about things that are great to consider while bootstrapping and things to avoid.

]]> In Episode 17, we had the extreme pleasure of speaking with Josh Holat about his experiences as the CTO of StageBloc. We talk about how he and the StageBloc team built their software company by bootstrapping, growing in the company and going through the acquisition phase of the company. Josh talks about things that are great to consider while bootstrapping and things to avoid.

]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2017 16:40:00 +0000 Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar 3034 In Episode 17, we had the extreme pleasure of speaking with Josh Holat about his experiences as the CTO of StageBloc. We talk about how he and the StageBloc team built their software company by bootstrapping, growing in the company and going through the acquisition phase of the company. Josh talks about things that are great to consider while bootstrapping and things to avoid. In Episode 17, we had the extreme pleasure of speaking with Josh Holat about his experiences as the CTO of StageBloc. We talk about how he and the StageBloc team built their software company by bootstrapping, growing in the company and going through the a stagebloc, bootstrapping, startups No Episode 16 - Exploring Paul Graham's Maker's Schedule, Manager's Schedule Essay 17 17 Episode 16 - Exploring Paul Graham's Maker's Schedule, Manager's Schedule Essay full 3cbba033-e6d7-4527-9659-fa116f9e6b98 https://share.transistor.fm/s/31581c82 Paul Graham's essay Maker's Schedule, Manager's Schedule Is a great read about different types of schedule that people in an organization may have. The essay is still relevant today as it was when it was first published it.

http://www.paulgraham.com/makersschedule.html

It is always good to refresh ourselves on these topics.

]]> Paul Graham's essay Maker's Schedule, Manager's Schedule Is a great read about different types of schedule that people in an organization may have. The essay is still relevant today as it was when it was first published it.

http://www.paulgraham.com/makersschedule.html

It is always good to refresh ourselves on these topics.

]]> Sun, 02 Apr 2017 23:20:00 +0000 Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar 539 Paul Graham's essay Maker's Schedule, Manager's Schedule Is a great read about different types of schedule that people in an organization may have. The essay is still relevant today as it was when it was first published it. http://www.paulgraham.com/makersschedule.html Paul Graham's essay Maker's Schedule, Manager's Schedule Is a great read about different types of schedule that people in an organization may have. The essay is still relevant today as it was when it was first published it. http://www.paulgraham.com/make opinionated stance, tech, technology, music, businesss, startups, horse racing, comedy, movies, 80s movies, video games No Episode 15 - QA with Patrick - Test Driven Development and Having the Startup Equity Talk 16 16 Episode 15 - QA with Patrick - Test Driven Development and Having the Startup Equity Talk full 8c3cff7b-322e-47ff-86e1-69f378d1ea66 https://share.transistor.fm/s/30d44d7d In Episode 15, I take a dive into the mailbox and do some Q&A from questions that we have received. We look at advice around the methodology of test driven development and how and when to have the startup equity talk.

Episode: Startup Equity Talk in Depth with Adam Yala http://www.opinionatedstance.com/episode-4-exploring-build-minimum-viable-product-adam-yala/

]]> In Episode 15, I take a dive into the mailbox and do some Q&A from questions that we have received. We look at advice around the methodology of test driven development and how and when to have the startup equity talk.

Episode: Startup Equity Talk in Depth with Adam Yala http://www.opinionatedstance.com/episode-4-exploring-build-minimum-viable-product-adam-yala/

]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2017 22:55:00 +0000 Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar 891 In Episode 15, I take a dive into the mailbox and do some Q&A from questions that we have received. We look at advice around the methodology of test driven development and how and when to have the startup equity talk. Episode: Startup Equity Talk in Depth with Adam Yala http://www.opinionatedstance.com/episode-4-exploring-build-minimum-viable-product-adam-yala/ In Episode 15, I take a dive into the mailbox and do some Q&A from questions that we have received. We look at advice around the methodology of test driven development and how and when to have the startup equity talk. Episode: Startup Equity Talk in test driven development, startup equity No Episode 14 - Word Camp Chicago Preview - April 29 & 30 15 15 Episode 14 - Word Camp Chicago Preview - April 29 & 30 full 7e079914-373e-42f8-9269-e70de3f4120a https://share.transistor.fm/s/e321b310 We sat down with our guest Ryan Erwin who is one of the organizers for Word Camp Chicago. Ryan joins us to talk about the upcoming Word Camp event in Chicago that is happening on April 29 and 30. We discuss what an attendee can expect to gain out of the event and how it is a great place to network with others in the Wordpress community.

2017 Event Details - https://2017.chicago.wordcamp.org/

2017 Ticket Information - https://2017.chicago.wordcamp.org/tickets/

WHEN
April 29 - 30th, 2017

WHERE
Chicago-Kent Law School
565 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60661

]]> We sat down with our guest Ryan Erwin who is one of the organizers for Word Camp Chicago. Ryan joins us to talk about the upcoming Word Camp event in Chicago that is happening on April 29 and 30. We discuss what an attendee can expect to gain out of the event and how it is a great place to network with others in the Wordpress community.

2017 Event Details - https://2017.chicago.wordcamp.org/

2017 Ticket Information - https://2017.chicago.wordcamp.org/tickets/

WHEN
April 29 - 30th, 2017

WHERE
Chicago-Kent Law School
565 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60661

]]> Sat, 18 Mar 2017 17:57:00 +0000 Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar 1010 We sat down with our guest Ryan Erwin who is one of the organizers for Word Camp Chicago. Ryan joins us to talk about the upcoming Word Camp event in Chicago that is happening on April 29 and 30. We discuss what an attendee can expect to gain out of the event and how it is a great place to network with others in the Wordpress community. 2017 Event Details - https://2017.chicago.wordcamp.org/ 2017 Ticket Information - https://2017.chicago.wordcamp.org/tickets/ WHEN April 29 - 30th, 2017 WHERE Chicago-Kent Law School 565 W Adams St Chicago, IL 60661 We sat down with our guest Ryan Erwin who is one of the organizers for Word Camp Chicago. Ryan joins us to talk about the upcoming Word Camp event in Chicago that is happening on April 29 and 30. We discuss what an attendee can expect to gain out of the e word camp chicago, 2017 word camp chicago, wordpress No Episode 13 - Process Improvement. It Is Ok to Use Tools 14 14 Episode 13 - Process Improvement. It Is Ok to Use Tools full 47544114-b32f-48ab-8e80-c6facb122bb8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/443446c9 A quick look into how using tools to improve processes in development is not a bad thing.

]]> A quick look into how using tools to improve processes in development is not a bad thing.

]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2017 01:30:00 +0000 Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar 467 A quick look into how using tools to improve processes in development is not a bad thing. A quick look into how using tools to improve processes in development is not a bad thing. process improvement No Episode 12 - QA with Patrick - Beginning a Podcast and How to Start a Career in Software 13 13 Episode 12 - QA with Patrick - Beginning a Podcast and How to Start a Career in Software full 0c4a264e-0e3d-423f-8ad0-01f9e1379452 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3fd26b10 In Episode 12, I take a dive into the mailbox and do some Q&A from questions that we have received. We look at advice around beginning a podcast and also how to build a career in software.

]]> In Episode 12, I take a dive into the mailbox and do some Q&A from questions that we have received. We look at advice around beginning a podcast and also how to build a career in software.

]]> Sun, 05 Mar 2017 20:22:00 +0000 Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar 1311 In Episode 12, I take a dive into the mailbox and do some Q&A from questions that we have received. We look at advice around beginning a podcast and also how to build a career in software. In Episode 12, I take a dive into the mailbox and do some Q&A from questions that we have received. We look at advice around beginning a podcast and also how to build a career in software. podcasting, software career No Episode 11 - What Does Mentorship Look Like in Practice and How to Build the "Work/Life" You Desire - With Zack Gilbert 12 12 Episode 11 - What Does Mentorship Look Like in Practice and How to Build the "Work/Life" You Desire - With Zack Gilbert full 0da9cf01-236d-4dd3-8597-b35020c08aa7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8567a4a2 Episode 11 looks at the topics of mentorship and building out a work like balance that you are excited for. My guest is Zack Gilbert (https://twitter.com/zackgilbert) a freelance software engineer who specializes in early stage product development. Zack has built his career into a mix of being able to work with new and exiting technologies while also maintaining a life where he travels the world experiencing new and exciting areas across the world.

We sat down to discuss the various varieties of mentorship we've experienced and practical approaches to building a freelancer career that has a promising work life balance. Zack's background developing communities and career are a perfect treat for this topic and discussion.

]]> Episode 11 looks at the topics of mentorship and building out a work like balance that you are excited for. My guest is Zack Gilbert (https://twitter.com/zackgilbert) a freelance software engineer who specializes in early stage product development. Zack has built his career into a mix of being able to work with new and exiting technologies while also maintaining a life where he travels the world experiencing new and exciting areas across the world.

We sat down to discuss the various varieties of mentorship we've experienced and practical approaches to building a freelancer career that has a promising work life balance. Zack's background developing communities and career are a perfect treat for this topic and discussion.

]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2017 21:00:00 +0000 Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar 5303 Episode 11 looks at the topics of mentorship and building out a work like balance that you are excited for. My guest is Zack Gilbert (https://twitter.com/zackgilbert) a freelance software engineer who specializes in early stage product development. Zack has built his career into a mix of being able to work with new and exiting technologies while also maintaining a life where he travels the world experiencing new and exciting areas across the world. We sat down to discuss the various varieties of mentorship we've experienced and practical approaches to building a freelancer career that has a promising work life balance. Episode 11 looks at the topics of mentorship and building out a work like balance that you are excited for. My guest is Zack Gilbert (https://twitter.com/zackgilbert) a freelance software engineer who specializes in early stage product development. Zack mentorship, work life balance, freelance No Episode 10 - Startup Weekend Chicago Preview - March 10 - 12, 2017 11 11 Episode 10 - Startup Weekend Chicago Preview - March 10 - 12, 2017 full 630c1810-d3dc-4a6d-8dc1-897d49ced875 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7a3cecd Maggie Norris joins us to talk about the upcoming Startup Weekend Chicago Maker event. We talk about the important details regarding the upcoming event.

Friday, March 10 - 12, 2017
Event starts at 6:30 pm

mHUB
965 W. Chicago Ave
chicago, il 60642

Full Details - http://www.up.co/communities/usa/chicago/startup-weekend/9727
Tickets - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-weekend-chicago-maker-edition-tickets-29827646293

]]> Maggie Norris joins us to talk about the upcoming Startup Weekend Chicago Maker event. We talk about the important details regarding the upcoming event.

Friday, March 10 - 12, 2017
Event starts at 6:30 pm

mHUB
965 W. Chicago Ave
chicago, il 60642

Full Details - http://www.up.co/communities/usa/chicago/startup-weekend/9727
Tickets - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-weekend-chicago-maker-edition-tickets-29827646293

]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2017 19:45:00 +0000 Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar 880 Maggie Norris joins us to talk about the upcoming Startup Weekend Chicago Maker event. We talk about the important details regarding the upcoming event. Friday, March 10 - 12, 2017 Event starts at 6:30 pm mHUB 965 W. Chicago Ave chicago, il 60642 Full Details - http://www.up.co/communities/usa/chicago/startup-weekend/9727 Tickets - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-weekend-chicago-maker-edition-tickets-29827646293 Maggie Norris joins us to talk about the upcoming Startup Weekend Chicago Maker event. We talk about the important details regarding the upcoming event. Friday, March 10 - 12, 2017 Event starts at 6:30 pm mHUB 965 W. Chicago Ave chicago, il 60642 F startup weekend maker edition, startup weekend chicago No Episode 9 - A Deep Dive into Community Building - with Adam Haun 10 10 Episode 9 - A Deep Dive into Community Building - with Adam Haun full e646485c-876d-4d43-b83e-3a0e64f964cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/6de8757e We talk with Adam Haun and dive deep into the topic of community building. We explore what it looks like to build community and how to get the most benefit out developing a thriving community.

]]> We talk with Adam Haun and dive deep into the topic of community building. We explore what it looks like to build community and how to get the most benefit out developing a thriving community.

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2017 02:00:00 +0000 Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar 3785 We talk with Adam Haun and dive deep into the topic of community building. We explore what it looks like to build community and how to get the most benefit out developing a thriving community. We talk with Adam Haun and dive deep into the topic of community building. We explore what it looks like to build community and how to get the most benefit out developing a thriving community. community building, startups, startup culture No Episode 8 - Finding the Right Development Talent, Building Highly Functional Development Teams - with Andy Abbott 8 8 Episode 8 - Finding the Right Development Talent, Building Highly Functional Development Teams - with Andy Abbott full 2e023fb4-41a5-465d-8043-47727bda9520 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f00006f In this episode we look at what it takes to grow, build and retain a development team and how software developers identify product opportunities in the marketplace. Our guest Andy Abbott (@asabbott) is technology entrepreneur in Chicago who has co-founded multiple startups including BookedOut ,which was acquired this past fall the Chicago based firm Shiftgig. Andy is also the founder of the Chicago .NET Developers group (http://www.chicagodev.net).

Andy talks about his latest project Heretik (heretik.io) and how him and his team were able to identify opportunity in the marketplace and also shares his experiences of building out software teams for startups and enterprise firms.

]]> In this episode we look at what it takes to grow, build and retain a development team and how software developers identify product opportunities in the marketplace. Our guest Andy Abbott (@asabbott) is technology entrepreneur in Chicago who has co-founded multiple startups including BookedOut ,which was acquired this past fall the Chicago based firm Shiftgig. Andy is also the founder of the Chicago .NET Developers group (http://www.chicagodev.net).

Andy talks about his latest project Heretik (heretik.io) and how him and his team were able to identify opportunity in the marketplace and also shares his experiences of building out software teams for startups and enterprise firms.

]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2017 20:35:00 +0000 Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar 3917 In this episode we look at what it takes to grow, build and retain a development team and how software developers identify product opportunities in the marketplace. Our guest Andy Abbott is technology entrepreneur in Chicago who has co-founded multiple startups including BookedOut, which was acquired this past fall the Chicago based firm Shiftgig. Andy is also the founder of the Chicago .NET Developers group (http://www.chicagodev.net). Andy talks about his latest project Heretik (heretik.io) and how him and his team were able to identify opportunity in the marketplace and also shares his experiences of building out software teams for startups and enterprise firms. In this episode we look at what it takes to grow, build and retain a development team and how software developers identify product opportunities in the marketplace. Our guest Andy Abbott is technology entrepreneur in Chicago who has co-founded multiple st recruiting, market analysis, software product management, software developer, development talent No Episode 7 - Finding the Right Home for Your Company - With Craig McCaw 7 7 Episode 7 - Finding the Right Home for Your Company - With Craig McCaw full 88e2366d-921d-4d40-a0ca-890b1e4c533a https://share.transistor.fm/s/1634e6bd Tue, 07 Feb 2017 00:11:00 +0000 Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar 3612 Our discussion this week features a lively discussion with Craig McCaw about how to find the right office space for your company. Craig is a seasoned corporate real estate executive in Chicago who has worked with some the fastest growing firm in Chicago. We talk about how to get a space, what to look for when picking a space, how an office space can play a factor in developing and fostering company culture. Our discussion this week features a lively discussion with Craig McCaw about how to find the right office space for your company. Craig is a seasoned corporate real estate executive in Chicago who has worked with some the fastest growing firm in Chicago. corporate real estate, craig mccaw, chicago offices No Episode 6 - Discovering Passion and Turning It Into Action - Nirav Amin 6 6 Episode 6 - Discovering Passion and Turning It Into Action - Nirav Amin full 7f6622be-b01d-4402-9f19-cccf3112daaf https://share.transistor.fm/s/21f258cc In Episode 6 - Discovering Passion and Turning It Into Action, we explore what it means to find passion in life and how to turn that passion into action. My discussion with Nirav Amin (@ndamin) explores the ways and paths that we took to discover our true passions in life and what we do daily to keep living those dreams in action. We investigate some of the paths that we went down that may have been detrimental to experiencing full joy in our personal and professional lives.

We also highlights the topic of community and how developing a strong community will always help through difficult times. Nirav highlights some great efforts made by people in the Chicago startup community and other startup communities around the country who have turned passion into action.

We also talk about how to get involved in a local community. Inaction is the main excuse from joining a community and beginning to live a passion filled life.

It is also so fitting that Gary Vaynerchuk talks about a very similar topic in his DAILYVEE show.

Thank you again for listening and supporting the show. If you have any follow up questions feel free to reach out and we will do our best to help and connect.

Nirav Amin
Twitter - @ndamin

Patrick Farrar
Twitter - @pfarrar1

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]]> In Episode 6 - Discovering Passion and Turning It Into Action, we explore what it means to find passion in life and how to turn that passion into action. My discussion with Nirav Amin (@ndamin) explores the ways and paths that we took to discover our true passions in life and what we do daily to keep living those dreams in action. We investigate some of the paths that we went down that may have been detrimental to experiencing full joy in our personal and professional lives.

We also highlights the topic of community and how developing a strong community will always help through difficult times. Nirav highlights some great efforts made by people in the Chicago startup community and other startup communities around the country who have turned passion into action.

We also talk about how to get involved in a local community. Inaction is the main excuse from joining a community and beginning to live a passion filled life.

It is also so fitting that Gary Vaynerchuk talks about a very similar topic in his DAILYVEE show.

Thank you again for listening and supporting the show. If you have any follow up questions feel free to reach out and we will do our best to help and connect.

Nirav Amin
Twitter - @ndamin

Patrick Farrar
Twitter - @pfarrar1

Please support the show by subscribing and following.

]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2017 19:10:00 +0000 Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar 5728 In Episode 6 - Discovering Passion and Turning It Into Action, we explore what it means to find passion in life and how to turn that passion into action. My discussion with Nirav Amin (@ndamin) explores the ways and paths that we took to discover our true passions in life and what we do daily to keep living those dreams in action. We investigate some of the paths that we went down that may have been detrimental to experiencing full joy in our personal and professional lives. In Episode 6 - Discovering Passion and Turning It Into Action, we explore what it means to find passion in life and how to turn that passion into action. My discussion with Nirav Amin (@ndamin) explores the ways and paths that we took to discover our true getting involved, discovering passion, community, startup culture No Episode 5 - Pegasus World Cup - California Chrome & Arrogate 5 5 Episode 5 - Pegasus World Cup - California Chrome & Arrogate full a73d492f-f2e7-4934-a8e7-cb7d1354c6cb https://share.transistor.fm/s/64302342 Wed, 25 Jan 2017 01:42:00 +0000 Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar 72 Brief rundown of odds for the 2017 $12 Million Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park. Brief rundown of odds for the 2017 $12 Million Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park. california chrome, arrogate, pegasus world cup No Episode 4 - Exploring How to Build a Minimum Viable Product - With Adam Yala 4 4 Episode 4 - Exploring How to Build a Minimum Viable Product - With Adam Yala full bf8400b4-8c17-4d97-8dc0-6ff09a3cdc18 https://share.transistor.fm/s/765beb21 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 20:00:00 +0000 Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar 4173 In this episode, we look at what an MVP is and how it can be utilized when developing product and getting to market. We talk with our guest Adam Yala (https://github.com/adamyala) about techniques and things to consider when building out an MVP and common pitfalls to avoid when getting a new product to market. In this episode, we look at what an MVP is and how it can be utilized when developing product and getting to market. We talk with our guest Adam Yala (https://github.com/adamyala) about techniques and things to consider when building out an MVP and common mvp, market analysis, minimum viable product, product development, market validation No Episode 3 - Intro to Horse Racing - with JJ Powell 3 3 Episode 3 - Intro to Horse Racing - with JJ Powell full e3bed65e-92a5-471a-abc5-b4a102d4a158 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8f78d9e4 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 22:30:00 +0000 Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar 3314 We talk with JJ Powell on (https://twitter.com/JJPowell3) how we began our hobby and love for horse racing. Explore how to get involved handicapping and what we are excited for in 2017 in the horse racing world. We talk with JJ Powell on (https://twitter.com/JJPowell3) how we began our hobby and love for horse racing. Explore how to get involved handicapping and what we are excited for in 2017 in the horse racing world. breeders cup, horse racing, pegasus world cup No Episode 2 - Business Development for Freelancers and Development Agencies, SEO Best Practices - With Ryan Erwin 2 2 Episode 2 - Business Development for Freelancers and Development Agencies, SEO Best Practices - With Ryan Erwin full af2aad4b-249d-4f13-83ac-4d1af643e04c https://share.transistor.fm/s/d80951e2 Welcome to Episode 2 for the Opinionated Stance Podcast. The response for the first episode was amazing and I am truly thankful for the support. Episode 2 of the show is a good one for people looking to broaden their knowledge of business development and SEO.

We talk about different strategies developer agencies and freelancers can be utilize in business development with Ryan Erwin (@ryanerwin33) of Internet Marketing Chicago. We also take a look at what SEO is and how search engine optimization can help businesses increase their web presence. We dive into potential problems and situations that need to be considered when developing and executing a search engine optimization strategy.

If you follow up questions regarding this episode please reach out and we will help answer questions that we can.

Ryan Erwin
Twitter - @ryanerwin33

Patrick Farrar
Twitter - @pfarrar1

Please support the show by subscribing and following.

]]> Welcome to Episode 2 for the Opinionated Stance Podcast. The response for the first episode was amazing and I am truly thankful for the support. Episode 2 of the show is a good one for people looking to broaden their knowledge of business development and SEO.

We talk about different strategies developer agencies and freelancers can be utilize in business development with Ryan Erwin (@ryanerwin33) of Internet Marketing Chicago. We also take a look at what SEO is and how search engine optimization can help businesses increase their web presence. We dive into potential problems and situations that need to be considered when developing and executing a search engine optimization strategy.

If you follow up questions regarding this episode please reach out and we will help answer questions that we can.

Ryan Erwin
Twitter - @ryanerwin33

Patrick Farrar
Twitter - @pfarrar1

Please support the show by subscribing and following.

]]> Sun, 08 Jan 2017 01:30:00 +0000 Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar 5801 We talk about different strategies for developer agencies and freelancers that can be used to in business development with Ryan Erwin (@ryanerwin33) of Internet Marketing Chicago. We also take a look at what SEO is and how search engine optimization can help businesses increase their web presence. We dive into potential problems and situations that need to be considered when developing and executing a search engine optimization strategy. We talk about different strategies for developer agencies and freelancers that can be used to in business development with Ryan Erwin (@ryanerwin33) of Internet Marketing Chicago. We also take a look at what SEO is and how search engine optimization can h software development strategies, business development, seo, freelance, search engine optimization strategy No Episode 1 - Seinfeld, Music and More 1 1 Episode 1 - Seinfeld, Music and More full 1f94b3e7-9fee-42a1-a5cc-1d851f538721 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8322cde Mon, 26 Dec 2016 21:37:00 +0000 Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar Opinionated Stance - Host: Patrick Farrar 6314 A discussion talking the merits of Seinfeld and how the show relates to current popular culture. A look at musical influences that helped fuel the fire to begin playing music. A discussion talking the merits of Seinfeld and how the show relates to current popular culture. A look at musical influences that helped fuel the fire to begin playing music. music influence, seinfeld No Intro and What to expect from the future Intro and What to expect from the future full 4429293e-f570-4842-821b-b512ab005766 https://share.transistor.fm/s/731f4393 Welcome to the podcast! A brief introduction into what is to come in the future.

]]> Welcome to the podcast! A brief introduction into what is to come in the future.

]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2016 02:40:00 +0000 Patrick Farrar Patrick Farrar 76 Welcome to the podcast! A brief introduction into what is to come in the future. Welcome to the podcast! A brief introduction into what is to come in the future. opinionated stance, tech, technology, music, businesss, startups, horse racing, comedy, movies, 80s movies, video games No