In this episode, we dive into the world of WordPress with Elliott Richmond, a seasoned web developer who has been crafting websites for over 20 years. Elliot discusses his journey, from becoming a developer to running his software company with his wife, Rachel.

We also explore his passion for teaching WordPress through YouTube and how he balances it with his unique side hustle: running a pizza delivery business.

Learn how Elliot marries his coding skills with entrepreneurship and community engagement, offering a comprehensive view of his multifaceted career.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:38 Elliot's Background and Experience
02:52 YouTube and Teaching WordPress
05:17 Balancing Creativity and Technical Skills
13:50 AI in Development and Content Creation
27:14 The Impact of Technology on Social Interactions
28:16 Balancing Work and Personal Life
28:43 The Evolution of a Software Business
31:10 Challenges and Benefits of Full Site Editing
40:18 The Pizza Business Journey
43:46 Mediterranean Influences and Culinary Passion
48:12 Licensing and Expanding the Pizza Business
53:28 Conclusion and Future Plans

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Within WordPress: Elliot Richmond's Story
• (00:02:53) - Teaching WordPress on YouTube
• (00:07:03) - Mr. Beast on His Videos
• (00:12:50) - The Challenges of Building a Computer
• (00:13:08) - How Do You Explain Yourself in a Video?
• (00:21:26) - Side Project: Playing with AI in WordPress
• (00:28:15) - Married professionals: The types of jobs that they do
• (00:31:11) - Full-Site Editing in WordPress
• (00:40:18) - How I Went From Being a Website Creator to a Pizza Baker
• (00:47:11) - "It's not for me"
• (00:48:15) - How to start a pizza business with a side hustle
• (00:49:37) - Pizza Business