Behind every WordPress website are stories of people creating impact. Whether that's an artist sharing their unique perspective on the world, a non-profit changing lives, a small business creating value for their customers or the developers and designers who make it all happen.
At Input, we're on a mission to help people connect creativity with purpose and we want to share the stories of how that's happening inside (and outside) the WordPress ecosystem.
Input is hosted by James Giroux and brought to you by the team at Gravity Forms.
Matt Medeiros is well-known in the WordPress world for his candour and media empire. He’s also one of the co-founders of Slocum Agency, a WordPress company he started with his dad in his hometown. In this episode, Matt and James talk about growing an agency and in particular some of the things Matt and his…
As an agency continues to grow, it inevitably faces the challenge of what to do next. For some, this means expanding into new service offerings, for others maybe it’s a turn to products. For all, it’s an important milestone and pillar of truly successful agencies. Reid Peifer from Modern Tribe, the WordPress agency and creators…
It’s American Thanksgiving this week and our team is taking a much needed break to enjoy food and family. We’ll be back soon with a fresh episode of INPUT, thanks for watching and listening and we’ll see you next time!
In the last twelve months the team behind Gravity Forms has launched an updated brand for both the product and the website. Travis Totz, Creative Director at Rocketgenius Inc., is on the show this week to talk about branding plugins in the WordPress ecosystem. He shares what it’s like to work on such a well-known…
In our Agency 101 series, we’re exploring the five pillars of a WordPress agency to help agency owners take the next step forward. In this episode, Monique Dubbelman joins us to discuss the SERVE pillar and look at ways we can help our clients get the most out of their experience.
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in Radio & Television? Perhaps you’ve watched a show on Netflix and wondered how they pick hosts? Alo Baker has been in the broadcast industry for over ten years and got his start as a volunteer at his local radio station. Today he’s the host of…
As your WordPress agency grows, the tensions between stakeholders becomes more complex. There are client requirements, design requirements, scope limits, delivery timelines, team dynamics and more! As a leader in your agency, one of the top jobs is how you lead your team and create a culture that works for both clients and team members….
Releasing new features for a popular WordPress plugin is all about managing tension. AJ Morris, Product Lead at Rocketgenius, the makers of Gravity Forms, joins us to talk about how new features come about. In this episode we explore the discipline of product management and the realities of managing the needs of all kinds of…
What separates entrepreneurs from the rest of us is a willingness to dive in to risk and sacrifice when they see an opportunity. Kevin Bourne is the founder of Shifter Magazine and the host of CBC’s “In The Loop”. In this episode of Input, Kevin shares the story of his journey from startup founder to…
When it comes to building a successful WordPress agency there are five key activities that work together to move things forward. At least according to James. In this episode, James is joined by podcast host and agency coach Josh Hall to take a high level view of these five pillars and discuss their impact on…
Every WordPress product company will tell you that after launch, the most important next step is to build a fantastic support experience for customers. In this episode of Input, Justin and Chris from the Customer Experience Team at Gravity Forms share their stories and experience as well as exploring the team, tools and tactics that…
Anberlin has been making music for close to twenty years. With over 1M albums sold, 1M monthly streams and a loyal fan base, what do they have to say about their journey so far and the music industry today? In this episode of INPUT, Stephen Christian, lead singer and front man of Anberlin shares the…
Have you ever found yourself wondering what the actual difference is between calling yourself a freelancer and calling yourself an agency? Does it count as an agency if you’re only one person? Does it count as freelancing if you have a company name? Brad Miller, VP of New Client Strategy at 10up joins us on…
Gravity Forms is a product with a long and storied history in the WordPress ecosystem. For our inaugural episode of INPUT; Alex, Carl and Kevin, the co-founders of Gravity Forms, agreed to be interviewed, telling the story of how it all began. This is a world exclusive and can only be found right here.
Welcome to Input! Input is a brand new show brought to you by the team at Gravity Forms and hosted by James Giroux. Behind every WordPress website are stories of people creating impact. Whether that’s an artist sharing their unique perspective on the world, a non-profit changing lives, a small business creating value for their…
