Ep. 209 – Are you leveraging software as a strategic advantage in your business? In this episode, Chris discusses internal software solutions and how they can improve your company. He notes that many business leaders may not realize they’re already operating as software companies internally, which can lead to growth. Chris outlines strategies for harnessing this power, including understanding the software development process, ensuring quality assurance, and implementing effective testing protocols. He shares insights from his experiences with various companies and offers advice on integrating AI to streamline operations. Tune in to learn how to position your business for success through the use of internal software.

• 2:29 – Understanding the difference between building a SaaS company and building software for internal use.
• 5:57 – Why thinking of your business as a software company internally can unlock new opportunities for growth.
• 6:50 – The skills and expertise your team needs to start operating like an internal software company.
• 10:34 – Why quality assurance and testing are essential for building secure, effective internal software.
• 15:34 – Why a formal bug reporting process makes software development easier to track, manage, and improve.
• 16:24 – Building custom software to visualize the metrics and information that actually matter to your business.
• 20:00 – How AI can help turn a complex spreadsheet into a customized internal dashboard.
• 23:15 – Why the fastest-growing companies of the future will be internally software-oriented.

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