051: The Building Blocks of Software Development with Paisley Churchill
In this episode of The People Teaching People Podcast, I am joined by Paisley Churchill.
Paisley is one of my incredible clients – and when I say ‘incredible,’ I truly mean it. We started working together this fall to create an online, self-directed course. From the start, Paisley impressed me with her deep knowledge, diverse and rich life experiences, and her warm, engaging personality. She’s not only fun to work with, but her commitment to crafting a high-impact learning experience for her students is unparalleled. What’s more, Paisley’s work ethic is second to none. As with all of my clients, I’ve learned so much from her throughout this process. It’s been an absolute pleasure collaborating with Paisley!
Paisley Churchill has worked with hundreds of companies, from startups to established businesses, helping them bring their software visions to life. With experience in economic development, supporting a $100M fund, and launching over 30 custom software projects, Paisley has seen firsthand how costly mistakes happen when founders don’t know what they don’t know. Drawing on her extensive background in custom software development, consulting, and entrepreneurship, Paisley founded The Tech Translator to empower non-technical founders and business leaders.
Through The Tech Translator, Paisley offers comprehensive courses designed to break down the software development process. These courses help participants reduce frustrations, avoid costly missteps, and confidently lead their projects from concept to completion. By demystifying the development journey, founders will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to collaborate more effectively with their tech teams and bring their software ideas to life.
The curriculum covers essential tech terms, software development methodologies, monetization strategies, and effective communication techniques. It also provides a structured framework for creating a product map, enabling participants to communicate their needs clearly with their development teams. By bridging the gap between business vision and technical execution, Paisley helps founders save time, money, and headaches, ensuring their product visions come to life smoothly and successfully.
Listen in as we talk about:
03:49 Paisley’s journey into tech
06:59 Bridging the tech knowledge gap
10:40 Challenges for non-technical founders
14:02 Bringing software to life for learners
22:00 The key building blocks of software development
25:33 The real cost of app development
29:21 Turning your app idea into reality
33:00 Tech myths and misconceptions
35:56 Learning beyond the classroom
39:00 Perseverance pays off
40:20 Paisley answers some rapid-fire questions
45:10 The power of bite-sized learning
Connect with Paisley:
- Website: https://www.techtranslator.ca/
- LinkedIn:
- Instagram: @the_tech_translator
Connect with Tiana:
- Website: https://tianafech.com
- LinkedIn: Tiana Fech
