Episode 6 – “SEO in a Post-LLM World”

Large-language models have rewritten the search playbook—and they’ve slashed Grizzly Peak Software’s organic traffic by half. In this packed episode, Shane marks the site’s 10-year milestone and lays out the experiments he’s running to win back visibility: resurrecting human-curated directories, publishing machine-consumable content feeds, and tightening up Next.js server-side rendering.

You’ll also learn:

• New SEO signals for the LLM era—from citation density inside AI answers to content-reuse watermarking.
• Hands-on Next.js tips to spot (and fix) accidental client-only rendering.
• What OpenAI’s brand-new image-generation API means for micro-SaaS founders.
• The week’s hottest headlines—DoorDash’s $3.6 B bid for Deliveroo, Google’s ad-tech antitrust smackdown, fresh EU fines for Apple & Meta, and a ransomware hit on Marks & Spencer.
• Freelancer corner: writing off GPT usage, fending off scope creep with “nice-guy” clauses, and beating burnout with a builder’s fitness routine.

Whether you’re battling falling search impressions, scouting the next AI side-hustle, or just need the news distilled into dev-ready tactics, this episode delivers the tools—and a few cabin-coded dad jokes—to keep you building boldly.

In this episode, Shane, the founder of CortexAgent LLC, an AI development agency, shares his journey of starting his company and navigating the critical early steps of revenue generation. He discusses securing a retainer agreement with a large client for services such as SEO, programming, and landing page design, and the challenges that arose as the client transitioned their marketing team. From fixing website issues like missing meta tags, broken ad conversion tracking, and security vulnerabilities, Shane reflects on the chaotic but valuable learning process.

Shane also dives into the difficulties of balancing client work with his core mission—building AI-powered products. He highlights his progress on MAVIN, an AI chatbot assistant designed for the automotive industry, and how he’s scaling the product alongside client services. Learn how the strategic decision to hire a marketing assistant from the Philippines is helping him focus on product development and create a demo landing page to attract prospects.

This episode offers practical insights into the realities of bootstrapping a tech startup, managing client work while staying focused on product development, and the steps involved in bringing an AI product to market.

In episode 4 of the Grizzly Peek Software Weekly Tech Report, we dive into OpenAI's groundbreaking 4o model and its game-changing advancements in image generation. From crystal-clear text integration to multi-turn contextual creativity, we explore how 4o surpasses predecessors like DALL-E and Midjourney. Discover how its enhanced instruction-following, in-context learning, and attention to detail are unlocking new possibilities—think infographics, memes, and even wireframes—while pushing the boundaries of AI-driven visual innovation. Tune in for a deep dive into why this matters for tech enthusiasts and creators alike!

Grizzly Peak Software Weekly Tech Update

In this week’s episode, we dive into one of the most pressing challenges facing software engineers today: burnout. Episode 3 of the Grizzly Peak Software Weekly Tech Update explores the subtle and not-so-subtle signs of burnout that every developer, tech lead, and manager should know how to spot. From emotional exhaustion and creeping cynicism to declining productivity and physical fatigue, we break down the red flags that signal it’s time to pause and reassess. Featuring insights from industry voices and real-world experiences, we’ll uncover how to recognize these symptoms early—before they spiral into bigger problems. Plus, we’ll share a few quick, practical tips to help you stay ahead of the burnout curve. Whether you’re grinding through tight deadlines or supporting a team under pressure, this episode is your guide to keeping well-being in focus amid the fast-paced world of tech.

Tune in for an empathetic, actionable discussion that’s all about understanding the warning signs and fostering resilience in software development. Available now wherever you get your podcasts!

March 25, 2025

This week, we dive into the exciting world of Vibe Coding – a fresh approach to software development that’s all about rapid iteration, AI collaboration, and focusing on the end product. Our spotlight? The creation of "Space Mining Adventure", a retro-style game built by developer Shane Larson. Using Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet for brainstorming, coding, and debugging, plus SpritesheetGPT for lightning-fast asset creation, Shane turned a game idea into reality in record time. Tune in to explore how this AI-assisted journey embodies Vibe Coding’s core principles and what it means for the future of development. Whether you’re a coder, a tech enthusiast, or just curious about AI’s creative potential, this episode has something for you!

Security, AI Breakthroughs, and the Rise of Vibe Coding

This week, we’re unpacking a jam-packed lineup of tech developments! First up, Security Spotlight: a critical Next.js vulnerability (CVE-2025-29927) prompts urgent updates for self-hosted deployments—don’t miss the details on patching up. Then, we explore AI Innovations with CortexAgent’s MAVIN chatbot revolutionizing automotive diagnostics, and the Model Context Protocol (MCP)—think of it as the "USB-C for AI"—standardizing how models connect to the world. We’ll also spotlight a handy browser-based tool for parsing WordPress exports and wrap up with Vibe Coding, a bold new paradigm where AI writes 95%+ of your code, turbocharging productivity. From security must-knows to AI-driven creativity, this episode has it all—tune in for the latest tech pulse!