#10 "Bundle of Shenanigans"

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