Episode #102
100: Daniel fires himself
Aug 12, 202646 min
Daniel took a job! John built the write-only tool of his dreams. We wonder if $1T AI valuations are real. We briefly broach Altman's wafer.
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Talking Businessly
Hosted by Daniel Coulbourne & John Drexler · business · EN
About this Podcast:
We (John and Daniel) are co-founders of a small software development agency. This is a recording of our weekly "state of the company" call where we discuss the nitty gritty details of running our business day-to-day.Want to work with us? Reach out at thunk.dev
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What is Talking Businessly about?
We (John and Daniel) are co-founders of a small software development agency. This is a recording of our weekly "state of the company" call where we discuss the nitty gritty details of running our business day-to-day. Want to work with us? Reach out at thunk.dev
Who hosts Talking Businessly?
Talking Businessly is hosted by Daniel Coulbourne & John Drexler. The show has published 101 episodes to date.
What has Talking Businessly covered recently?
Recent episodes include "100: Daniel fires himself" (12 August 2026, 46 minutes), "98: John fires himself" (23 July 2026, 57 minutes), and "97: Introducing Crux" (14 July 2026, 36 minutes).
How often does Talking Businessly publish?
Talking Businessly publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 101 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Talking Businessly?
Booking probability for Talking Businessly is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Talking Businessly requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Talking Businessly's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Talking Businessly?
The strongest fits for Talking Businessly are IT Services & Software Development. Talking Businessly has a business audience.
About the host
Daniel Coulbourne & John Drexler hosts Talking Businessly, a business podcast with 101 episodes published.
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