

Develop Yourself
Brian Jenney
To change careers and land your first job as a Software Engineer, you need more than just great software development skills - you need to develop yourself. Welcome to the podcast that helps you develop your skills, your habits, your network and more, all in hopes of becoming a thriving Software Engineer.
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Mar 25, 2023 • 1h 7min
#70 - From Software Engineer to Successful Tech Startup Founder with Brian Dainton
In this episode, listen to Aaron interview his first engineering boss, Emmy-award winner Brian Dainton. Brian is not only a successful entrepreneur, but a coach to other engineering leaders.Hear his story about how he used a Hack Night to build a company worth millions, and let him inspire you with the career path options you have as a software engineer.Shameless PlugsJunior to SeniorParsitydev30Peter's YouTube channelSend us a textShameless Plugs 🧑💻 Free 5 day email course to go from HTML to AI 🤔 Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Learn to build complex software with AI integrations. AI Bootcamp - for software developers who want to be the expert on their team when it comes to AI

Mar 20, 2023 • 8min
#69 - How to Become a Freelance Software Engineer
Most people who learn to code picture themselves working as a software engineer for a company. However, that doesn't always have to be the case. In this episode, Peter takes you through four strategies for finding clients and examples pros and cons for each. If you can reliably find clients who hire you, then you can become a freelancer. Shameless PlugsJunior to SeniorParsitydev30Peter's YouTube channelSend us a textShameless Plugs 🧑💻 Free 5 day email course to go from HTML to AI 🤔 Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Learn to build complex software with AI integrations. AI Bootcamp - for software developers who want to be the expert on their team when it comes to AI

Mar 13, 2023 • 28min
#68 - How to Prepare for Coding Bootcamp
This week, Aaron will teach you just how to best prepare for a coding bootcamp.Featuring 6 steps, he will break down how helpful it can be to:1. Learn how to focus2. Learn your first language3. Learn to use debugger4. Learn the basics5. Build real things6. Get your mindset rightShameless PlugsJunior to SeniorParsitydev30Peter's YouTube channelSend us a textShameless Plugs 🧑💻 Free 5 day email course to go from HTML to AI 🤔 Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Learn to build complex software with AI integrations. AI Bootcamp - for software developers who want to be the expert on their team when it comes to AI

Mar 7, 2023 • 49min
#67 - Work Updates, Achieving Goals & Transformative Learning Experiences
In this month's catchup episode with Aaron and Peter, hear them chat about their most transformative learning experiences, as well as their updates on:Peter's new indie hacker project and the process behind it Aaron's 90 Days of Action toward goal achieving and what he's learned so farShameless PlugsJunior to SeniorParsitydev30Peter's YouTube channelSend us a textShameless Plugs 🧑💻 Free 5 day email course to go from HTML to AI 🤔 Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Learn to build complex software with AI integrations. AI Bootcamp - for software developers who want to be the expert on their team when it comes to AI

Feb 27, 2023 • 11min
#66 - Reflections on a Year as a Freelance Web Developer
Reflections on a year as a freelance web developer, covering financial challenges, transitioning into self-employment, and finding meaning in work. The speaker shares insights on balancing contracts, coding projects, and personal goals while pursuing freedom and fulfillment.

Feb 20, 2023 • 51min
#65 - Tech Jobs with Will Sanders of Recruiting from Scratch
Will Sanders is the founder of “Recruiting from Scratch”, a talent firm that specialized in placing software engineers in “Series A” and “Series B” startups. In this episode, Will and Aaron talk about the shifting landscape of tech, the current economy, and how to quickly rebound from a layoff.Shameless PlugsParsityPeter's YouTube channeldev30.xyzHow to Communicate as a Software Developer (original video)Send us a textShameless Plugs 🧑💻 Free 5 day email course to go from HTML to AI 🤔 Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Learn to build complex software with AI integrations. AI Bootcamp - for software developers who want to be the expert on their team when it comes to AI

Feb 13, 2023 • 6min
#64 - How to Communicate as a Software Engineer
Communication is an underrated but essential skill for software engineers because most software development is done in a team environment. In this episode, Peter talks about the three types of communication that you'll encounter as a developer, and how to approach them so that you and your team will be more effective. Shameless PlugsParsityPeter's YouTube channeldev30.xyzHow to Communicate as a Software Developer (original video)Send us a textShameless Plugs 🧑💻 Free 5 day email course to go from HTML to AI 🤔 Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Learn to build complex software with AI integrations. AI Bootcamp - for software developers who want to be the expert on their team when it comes to AI

Feb 6, 2023 • 46min
#63 - How to Focus When Learning to Code (Replay)
The #1 thing that is preventing you from learning to code is your inability to focus.Join us in this episode of Develop Yourself as we walk through proven, practical strategies you can implement immediately to kill the distractions and actually make progress toward becoming a software engineer.For free downloadable templates from this Podcast, visit: parsity.io/links/focusFor our free course, “How to Focus When Learning to Code”, visit: parsity.io/focusShameless Plugs 90 Days of Action: https://90daysofaction.com/Parsity: https://parsity.io/ dev30: https://dev30.xyz/ Peter's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/peterelbaumSend us a textShameless Plugs 🧑💻 Free 5 day email course to go from HTML to AI 🤔 Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Learn to build complex software with AI integrations. AI Bootcamp - for software developers who want to be the expert on their team when it comes to AI

Jan 30, 2023 • 55min
#62 - Job Market Update, Philosophy of Work & Money and More
In their monthly catch up, Aaron and Peter discuss:Layoffs and our updated thoughts around bootcamp grads, the tech economy and job search.How we each think uniquely about money, work and our careers (or lack of).How we’re each doing in our 2023 goals of starting side hustles, etc.Shameless Plugs90 Days of Action: https://90daysofaction.com/Parsity: https://parsity.io/dev30: https://dev30.xyz/Peter's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/peterelbaumSend us a textShameless Plugs 🧑💻 Free 5 day email course to go from HTML to AI 🤔 Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Learn to build complex software with AI integrations. AI Bootcamp - for software developers who want to be the expert on their team when it comes to AI

Jan 23, 2023 • 10min
#61 - Four Portfolio Projects to Get Hired
Building your own projects is the best way to learn new technologies, and it also happens to be a great way to prove to employers that you have engineering skills. In this episode, Peter talks about four project ideas that will make strong portfolio pieces to help you get hired. Shameless PlugsOriginal VideoParsityPeter's YouTube channeldev30.xyzSend us a textShameless Plugs 🧑💻 Free 5 day email course to go from HTML to AI 🤔 Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Learn to build complex software with AI integrations. AI Bootcamp - for software developers who want to be the expert on their team when it comes to AI


