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An unexpected conversation between me, myself, and I as I put a bow on my first year as a podcaster.

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An unexpected conversation with a young entrepreneur who is never going to work a day in his life.

The podcast episode titled "40 - Adrian Tobey" features a conversation between Bud and Adrian Tobey. Bud starts the episode by asking Adrian about fixing foundation cracks with expansion polyurethane foam, leading to Adrian recounting how he tackled a water leakage issue in his basement after a significant snowmelt in Canada. He explains the process of using epoxy and polyurethane foam kits to seal the cracks, which he found to be more cost-effective than hiring a professional.

The discussion moves to Adrian's current residence in Niagara Falls, where he enjoys the picturesque view and proximity to wine country, which influenced their decision to settle there. Adrian shares his and his wife's passion for wine, detailing their visits to various wine regions during their travels. Bud learns about Adrian’s past, including his schooling at the University of Toronto, where he met his wife, and his transition from studying computer science to founding Groundhog, a WordPress plugin business.

Adrian elaborates on Groundhog’s value proposition, emphasizing its flat-rate pricing and self-hosting features as an alternative to costly SaaS CRMs like HubSpot and Salesforce. He touches upon his previous venture, Formlift, and his early start in the WordPress plugin business while still in university. The conversation also delves into Adrian’s personal hobbies, particularly his love for building elaborate Lego sets, including the Titanic.

Bud steers the talk into lighter subjects like Adrian’s hobbies and their shared enjoyment of Legos. Adrian discusses his collection and ongoing projects, mentioning the intricacies of building large sets like the Titanic. The conversation turns to sports, local interests, and childhood, providing a glimpse into Adrian’s personal life and upbringing.

Towards the end, the question of future family plans arises, with Adrian expressing his and his wife's intention to have children soon. The episode closes with a recommendation for Greg Franklin as a potential guest for the show and a spirited discussion about hosting future WordCamp events in Niagara Falls, highlighting its appealing aspects compared to other Canadian cities.

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An unexpected conversation between two guys who know what it's like to struggle with mental illness.

This episode of "Seriously Bud" features a heartfelt conversation between Bud and Cory Miller. The dialogue opens with Bud welcoming Cory and discussing their mutual unfamiliarity, leading into talks about Cory's origins in Oklahoma City and connections with notable people in the tech community. As they delve deeper, Cory shares his story of how he met his wife, Lindsay, highlighting their enduring marriage of 13 years and reflecting on the complexities and challenges of long-term relationships.

The conversation transitions into more profound territory as both Cory and Bud open up about their personal battles with mental health. Cory discusses his experiences with depression and burnout, emphasizing the importance of professional therapy and support in managing mental health challenges. Bud reciprocates by sharing his own prolonged struggle with depression, including his recurring thoughts about suicide, and the genetic predisposition to depression in his family.

Bud and Cory reflect on the value of sharing their mental health struggles publicly, aiming to break the stigma surrounding these discussions. Cory mentions his early experiences in 2015 when he decided to openly discuss his mental health issues, a decision driven by a desire to obliterate the stigma and encourage others to seek help. Bud recalls being inspired by Cory's openness, leading him to share his own mental health journey for the first time on air.

As the conversation shifts back to lighter topics, Bud and Cory discuss their families, travel experiences, and professional endeavors. Cory talks about his role as Chief Evangelist at A2 Hosting, focusing on helping agencies through coaching and building long-term relationships. He also mentions his family's upcoming cruise and past travel adventures, sharing amusing anecdotes about his experience with travel logistics.

The episode closes with Bud and Cory emphasizing the importance of not suffering in silence and seeking professional help for mental health issues. They leave listeners with a powerful message: everyone experiences pain, but no one should go through it alone. They also discuss potential future guests for the show, with Bud expressing interest in having Kimberly Lopari and Brian Gardner on future episodes.