In episode 25, Jamison and Dave answer these question:

How do I understand the business side better?


Analysis of tabs vs spaces
How does your business make money?
Just ask your CEO/manager
Kill the myth of the pointy-haired boss
Smaller companies expose you to this more
Just ask questions:

What was our revenue last month?
How much did we spend last month?
Who are our biggest customers?
How does the sales process work?


The Dave Smith Method® for learning business jargon.
Be kind and have empathy when you learn.


Can I be a good technical manager without a technical background?


Technical leadership vs management.
Management means empathy and understanding. Can you get that without “coming up through the ranks”?
What are the skills of a good manager?
Does being a developer give you those skills?
Dave is a Night Elf Code Mage.
How do you handle technical concerns as a non-technical person?
Don’t fake technical knowledge.
Leading a team when you don’t directly see the effect of your actions.
Managing Nerds by Rands.
Jamison’s former boss’s technical expertise