In this episode, Simon, Shane, and Steven discuss the recent launch of Native PHP Mobile, celebrating its success and the significant revenue milestone achieved. They delve into the decision to adopt a paid model for the mobile app, emphasizing the importance of financial sustainability for ongoing development. The discussion also highlights community support, feedback, and future plans, including upcoming events and a ticket giveaway for Laracon US. The hosts share light-hearted banter and personal anecdotes, creating a lively atmosphere throughout the episode.

Links
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https://nativephp.com/mobile
https://the-bucket.transistor.fm/
https://laracon.us/

Contributors
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Shane Rosenthal - https://x.com/ShaneDRosenthal
Simon Hamp - https://x.com/simonhamp
Steven Fox - https://x.com/steeeven_fox

Chapters
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00:00 Introduction and Light Banter
01:31 Launch of Native PHP Mobile
03:12 Milestones and Revenue Growth
06:15 The Value of Paid Software
10:14 Community Support and Open Source Discussion
20:09 Technical Insights and Future Directions
31:49 Enhancing User Experience with Subscription Management
35:30 Upcoming Speaking Engagements and Community Events
40:02 Plans for Laravel Live and Future Collaborations
44:18 Networking and Community Building at Laravel Events
49:32 Golfing Anticipations and Challenges
50:57 Golf Formats and Strategies
52:04 Event Logistics and Participation
53:14 Ticket Giveaway Plans
56:37 Engagement and Community Building
01:05:11 New Chapter