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Conversations about design thinking, user experience, visual design, and how design decisions shape products and businesses.

14 episodes

EP 055

From Chatbots to Claims Agents: Inside an AI-First Insurance Startup

In this episode of the Web Talk Show, I sit down with Juan García, co-founder of Tuio, Spain's first AI-native insurance company.

Feb 3, 2026 · 49:56
AIBusinessDesign
EP 054

Disposable Tools: Build It, Use It, Throw It Away

In this episode of The Web Talk Show, Armando is joined by Mike Carlo to unpack a concept they predicted months ago: disposable tools. The idea is simple but powerful. Build something with AI, use it, and when the models improve, rebuild it better in minutes.

Feb 2, 2026 · 35:32
AIDesign
EP 049

What Nobody Teaches Doctors About Running a Practice

30% of medical office calls go unanswered. Patients wait days for callbacks while staff drown in paperwork. Dr. Rishin Shah built a cardiology practice that never misses a call and shares exactly how independent doctors can survive in 2026.

Jan 16, 2026 · 48:06
AIDesign
EP 048

90 Years of Stage Magic: San Antonio's Best-Kept Secret

In this episode, I sit down with Adriana Kahrs from Texas Scenic, a 90-year-old San Antonio company that manufactures and installs the rigging, curtains, and equipment inside theaters across the country.

Jan 13, 2026 · 53:37
AIBusinessDesign
EP 044

The AI Receptionist Deep Dive: Beyond Just Answering Calls (Uncut Live version)

Most AI receptionists just pick up the phone and read a script. The good ones actually book appointments. In this episode, I break down how to build an AI receptionist that connects to your real availability, pulls customer history mid-call, handles the weird edge cases, and knows when to hand off t

Dec 31, 2025 · 29:01
AIDesign
EP 037

Building Profitable Automations: Practical Advice from Stephen Pope

In this episode, Armando sits down with automation expert Stephen Pope to cut through the hype and get to what actually matters in the AI automation space.

Nov 4, 2025 · 56:41 · with Stephen Pope
AIDesignAutomation
EP 026

Claude Code, Grok, and the Future of App Dev with AI

In this episode of The Web Talk Show, Armando sits down again with Mike Carlo to dive deep into the cutting edge of AI-assisted development. They unpack Claude Code’s mind-blowing repo integration, compare tools like Cursor, Copilot, and Grok 4, and explore how devs are using LLMs to build throwaway

Jul 18, 2025 · 27:56
AIWeb DevelopmentDesign
EP 024

Designing Fun: Inside the Toy & Game Industry with Richard Heayes

In this episode of The Web Talk Show, host Armando Perez-Carreño sits down with renowned toy and game designer Richard Heayes (7Pips, Hasbro, Heayes Design) to explore the hidden world behind the products we all grew up with—and still love.

Jun 19, 2025 · 1:09:29 · with Richard Heayes
Design
EP 021

From Icky to Impactful: Redefining Sales with Heart

In this episode of The Web Talk Show, host Armando Perez Carreno sits down with Marie Mason, business strategy coach and founder of Business Solutions Academy. Together, they unpack the power of genuine relationship-building in the world of digital networking.

May 13, 2025 · 53:34
BusinessDesign
EP 019

Design Thinking, AI & Magical Meetings Explained with Erik Skogsberg

In this episode of the Web Talk Show, host Armando Perez-Carreno sits down with Erik Skogsberg, VP of Learning Experience at Voltage Control, to explore how leaders and teams can radically improve collaboration through better meetings, purposeful facilitation, and design thinking. Erik shares practi

May 5, 2025 · 51:43 · with Erik Skogsberg
AIDesign
EP 011

The Web Talk Show - The Leadership Trap: Why Most Training Fails

Are you a leader feeling isolated? Or an employee struggling with the gap between management's vision and your daily grind? Join Rahul Karan as we uncover the real reasons why 97% of leadership training fails and how to build a team that thrives today while preparing for tomorrow. We'll explore prac

Apr 12, 2025 · 59:25
AIDesignLeadership
EP 009

Mastering Web Design Fundamentals: A Conversation with Kevin Geary

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Feb 20, 2025 · 1:01:51 · with Kevin Geary
Design
EP 005

Using Design Systems on WordPress - A Chat with Mike McAlister

In this episode, special guest Mike McAlister and I have a chat about design systems in WordPress, benefits of block themes, and a modern approach to building enjoyable user experiences.

Sep 28, 2024 · 1:02:23 · with Mike McAlister
WordPressDesign
EP 004

Royalties and Collaborations on WordPress - A chat with Alex Standiford from Siren Affiliates

Today we had a chat with Alex Standiford about what a true multi-program affiliate/royalty setup can look like on WordPress. Siren opens up a whole world of possibilities within WordPress that would previously required a bunch of custom code. Very excited about this!

Aug 27, 2024 · 27:18 · with Alex Standiford
WordPressDesignAffiliate Marketing