00:00 – Intro: Competitor Research vs. Inspiration
David explains his approach to finding app ideas without heavy competitor research.
00:01 – Wholesome Vibes & Family Tales
Kalen jokes about David’s wholesome life—quaint B&Bs, shoveling snow, and family snow fights.
00:03 – DIY Tech Hack: The Pencil Mic
The duo recounts the hilarious “jerry rigged pencil on a hat” hack for a lapel mic.
00:05 – Happy Friday & Keeping It Real
A light moment about resetting expectations and the simple joys of real conversations.
00:06 – Family & Jiu Jitsu: Balancing Sensitivity
Discussion on sensitivity, family stories, and how jiu jitsu classes play into growing up.
00:07 – Judo Roll Antics & Psychological Barriers
A playful exchange about judo roll lessons and the “psychological barrier” joke.
00:08 – Horse Tracks & Pop Culture Quips
The conversation shifts to quirky topics like horse tracks and a tongue-in-cheek Game of Thrones nod.
00:10 – Shopify Deep Dive: Exchanges & API Mysteries
David introduces his recent work on Shopify exchanges and the quirks between POS and online store APIs.
00:12 – Online Store Exchanges vs. POS
They break down how online store exchanges use a different “return API” compared to the POS system.
00:13 – App Shenanigans in Dev Stores
A humorous rant on “shenanigans” when apps lack free dev plans or test charge setups.
00:16 – Bundle App Madness & Naming Chaos
The duo debates the complexity of bundle apps and the wild world of app naming conventions.
00:23 – Deep Research for B2B Opportunities
Kalen explains how he uses deep research (with lots of clarifying questions) to uncover B2B app pain points.
00:24 – Mining Negative Feedback for Opportunity
They discuss how negative reviews can spotlight unmet needs—turning pain points into opportunities.
00:27 – Automating Research: Notifications & Iterations
A vision of a system that notifies you when research tasks are complete, letting you iterate on ideas.
00:31 – API Keys & Company Accounts: ChatGPT Insights
David shares his experience with signing up for a ChatGPT company account and navigating API key challenges.
00:33 – GPT for Topic Generation & App Pitch Tactics
A look at how GPT helps generate topics—and even pitch app ideas with injection tactics.
00:35 – Cart Transforms & Bundle Pricing Strategies
The conversation shifts to Shopify’s cart transform functions and strategies for bundling products.
00:42 – Forum Frustrations: Old Threads vs. New
Kalen laments the state of old forum threads versus the new, cleaner discussions.
00:44 – Open Sourcing the Gadget App
A quick update on the flow extension gadget app that Kalen open sourced for location automation.
00:45 – Event Registration Woes & Conference Fears
The duo discusses registration panic for an upcoming event and the rush to secure a spot.
00:47 – Tech Swag & AI Glasses: Modern Gadgets
Chat turns to cool swag items like Snapchat and AI glasses, with impressions of bone-conducting audio.
00:49 – Sabbatical Plans: Vision Quest & Personal Growth
David reveals plans for a six‑week sabbatical—mixing vision quests, reading, and self‑improvement.
00:50 – A/B Testing Cadence & Customer Research
A rundown of their consistent A/B testing schedule and the challenges of tracking customer behavior.
00:52 – Leveraging PostHog & Growth Book for Analytics
They delve into using tools like PostHog and Growth Book to analyze conversions and test performance.
00:56 – Coding Culture: Vibe Coding & AI Debates
A fun finale discussing “vibe coding,” natural language coding, and the quirks of AI-generated advice.