Understanding Tech Changes and Agency Evolution with Steve Zehngut

In this episode of the 'Within WordPress' podcast, Steve Zehngut, founder of Zeke agency and experienced WordPress professional, joins the host to discuss his journey in WordPress, starting from his first meetup to organizing WordCamp. Steve discusses the evolution of client expectations, project scopes and change order management. He emphasizes on the importance of expectation management and transparent communication in successful project completion.

Steve also shares how his tech stack has evolved over time, including the adoption of Laravel for SaaS products and AI for code efficiency. The conversation touches on the trend of increasing client savviness, the need for flexibility in tool choice, and the exciting potential of the AI tool chat GPT. Steve emphasizes the importance of the human element in successful client relations, project management, and in utilizing tech tools like ChatGPT.