How I Built It

Actionable Tech Tips for Small Business Owners. On How I Built It, Joe Casabona interviews tech savvy small business owners on how they built their products, services, and processes, from idea to execution. On top of important insight into their successes and failures, you'll get actionable advice to leverage tech and help your business grow.

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You're a Creator, but are You a Business Owner? With Craig Chavis, Jr.
Lots of people are becoming creators now. In fact, Craig Chavis Jr. describes being a creator as sharing your expertise. But does…
Reading, Writing, Repurposing: Why Writing is Crucial to Every Creator with Mark Ellis
Brought to you by GapScout, TextExpander, and LearnDashJust how important is writing? According to YouTuber Mark Ellis, your career depends on it….
2021: The Year of Opportunity
Posted by How I Built It on April 29, 2023 at 4:37 am

2021: The Year of Opportunity

One of my favorite things to do at the end of each year is plan my Yearly Theme. It’s becoming a bit…
Building and Evolving Profitable Project Plan with Jennifer Bourn
Jennifer Bourn has been successfully running Profitable Project Plan, her training program for freelancers and small business owners, for several years. But…
Buying and Selling Blogs with Chelsea Clarke
Posted by How I Built It on April 28, 2023 at 4:31 pm

Buying and Selling Blogs with Chelsea Clarke

We’ve heard about flipping houses, but what about flipping blogs? Chelsea Clarke has built an entire business on just that. She teaches…
How to Win Virtual Pitches with Alex Price
Posted by How I Built It on April 28, 2023 at 10:30 am

How to Win Virtual Pitches with Alex Price

The global pandemic has forced a lot of businesses to change their processes and practices. One major drawback of not being able…
How I've Configured My Stream Deck Part 1: The Stream Deck+
I’m starting a short series here on how I’ve configured my Stream Decks! Today, the Stream Deck+. Links Screenshot of my Stream Deck+…
Making Your Website Accessible with Amber Hinds
Posted by How I Built It on April 27, 2023 at 10:22 pm

Making Your Website Accessible with Amber Hinds

Accessibility is an important of often overlooked aspect of web development. While some view it as an added expense, many don’t even…
My Failed Patreon Experiment
Posted by How I Built It on April 27, 2023 at 4:20 pm

My Failed Patreon Experiment

Back in 2017, I tried launching a Patreon for this very show, after hitting 50,000 downloads in 9 months. It was an…
How to Build a Podcast Membership: Looking at the Creator Crew
There are a lot of aspects to consider when creating a membership site. Aside from the tech stack, you need to determine…