The Create With Podcast

55. We're Back! Conference Recap, Running Events with AI & Self-Healing Apps Aug 26, 2026 00:35:52 We're back after the summer break, and there's a lot to catch up on.James and Kieran recap this year's Create With Conference in Brighton: 550 attendees (nearly double last year), packed workshops, and a charity hackathon where people built fully functional AI apps in 30 minutes, including a recycling app using image recognition that looked professionally built.They also share how they ran the who

54. My Daughter Built a AI Website Business, Claude Design First Look & Going All-In on Cloudflare Apr 21, 2026 00:33:26 Kieran's seven-year-old daughter just started a web design business. Using Claude Code's voice mode, she built her own site, deployed it to Vercel, landed her first clients, and delivered a custom football website — all with zero coding knowledge. It's one of the best examples yet of what vibe coding makes possible.From there, James and Kieran get into Claude Design — Anthropic's b

53. Why Your Vibe Code Needs Tests, Ditching SaaS & AI Agents That Work While You Sleep Mar 24, 2026 00:31:02 James and Kieran get into the practical, unglamorous side of building software with AI that nobody seems to talk about.After a HubSpot integration silently broke his video testimonial app in front of a client, Kieran shares his journey into writing automated tests, and how Claude wrote a full test suite in five minutes that would have taken a developer a week.They also cover replacing paid SaaS to

52. Your AI Co-Founder: OpenClaw, Manus & the Zero-Person Business Feb 25, 2026 00:37:08 🎙️ Special Guest EpisodeJames and Kieran are joined by Matt Roberts, co-founder of Happy Operators, to discuss what it's actually like using OpenClaw day-to-day — beyond the hype. From building an asset management system while walking the dog to shipping automated marketing tools on a $10/month server, Matt shares what's working, what's risky, and what's just noise.We also cover th

51. Running OpenClaw on a $5 server... is it ready for prime time? Feb 4, 2026 00:27:53 James and Kieran explore the practical reality of building with Claude Code in 2026 - from instant website deployment to AI agents that manage your entire workflow.Claude Code Workflows That Actually WorkDeploy websites from folder to live URL in under 2 minutesReplace manual automations with GitHub cron jobsGenerate beautiful email sequences from brand assets instantly with Claude CodeBuild perso

50. Claude Code Is Eating No-Code Jan 15, 2026 00:33:41 After years of building with no-code tools, we've crossed the threshold. Claude Code has fundamentally changed how we build software - and we're all in. Watch as Kieran explains how he went from skeptic to building 4 SaaS products in 6 weeks, saving thousands in platform fees along the way.⏰ Timestamps[00:00] Welcome to 2026 - Everything Has Changed[01:03] From Skeptic to Convert: Kieran's Claude

49. Our First Bangkok Meetup: 4 Speakers, 4 Amazing AI Use Cases, Zero Code Nov 27, 2025 00:27:12 Live from Bangkok - 4 Mind-Blowing AI Use Cases from Our First MeetupWe're coming to you live from Bangkok after hosting our very first Create With AI meetup in Thailand - and it was absolutely incredible! The event sold out weeks in advance, and we got to see four amazing speakers showcase real-world AI applications they've built without traditional coding.In this episode, James joins fro

48. Amsterdam Meetup Recap, Niche SaaS Success Stories & Why Your Day Job is Your Best Opportunity Nov 4, 2025 00:37:09 Welcome back to the Create With podcast! In this episode, Kieran joins us live from Amsterdam after hosting our first-ever Create With AI meetup in the Netherlands. This one's packed with inspiring stories of people building profitable apps from "boring" industries - including someone who quit their corporate job after their employer became their first customer!What We Cover:Amsterdam Meetup Highl

47. AI Agents Are Coming for SaaS | OpenAI Dev Day, Gemini 3 & Building Research Agents Oct 6, 2025 00:23:10 James and Kieran return from their summer break to discuss the seismic shifts happening in AI this week. With OpenAI's rumored agent builder launching at Dev Day and Google's Gemini 3 on the horizon, the entire SaaS industry might be about to change forever.Kieran shares how he built an AI research agent for Typero that automatically generates LinkedIn posts based on your writing style, wh

46. Build More, Hype Less. We talk Claude Code, Nano Banana & GPT-5 Launch Aug 25, 2025 00:36:57 Build more, hype less. In this week’s Create With podcast, James and Kieran dig into practical ways non-developers can ship serious features with AI. We share what finally “clicked” with Claude Code, how to spin up simple Bubble plugins (goodbye $5/mo ICS generators), first impressions of GPT-5 (the good, the weird, and the slow), why object-preserving image edits could upend Photoshop, and how we

45. Create With heads to the Netherlands PLUS we talk Claude Code, Agentic Development and n8n Jul 29, 2025 00:31:39 In this episode of the Create With podcast, James and Kieran discuss their recent team retreat in the Netherlands, where they focused on launching Create With Season Two. They share insights on building with Bubble and N8n, the importance of in-person meetups, and their experiences at the Internet Friends Meetup. The conversation also touches on the challenges of learning to code, the new Shopify

44. Behind the Scenes of Bubble's Biggest Launch Ever with Nick Carroll Jul 1, 2025 00:37:18 How do you bring a feature as game-changing as native mobile app development to a mature platform like Bubble? In this episode, we go behind the scenes with a very special guest, Nick Carroll, the product manager who leads the mobile charge at Bubble.Nick shares the exclusive inside story of their native mobile platform launch—a journey that started years ago as a "when, not if" dream fo

43. Hacking in Paradise! Live from Bubble House Greece with Sarah Esteve & Theo Goldberg Jun 23, 2025 00:21:58 Escape to the sun-drenched coast of Crete with us for a very special, on-location episode of the Create With Podcast! James is live from Bubble House Greece, the ultimate get-together for the world's most passionate no-code builders.In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Sarah Esteve, a certified Bubble developer, consultant, and the founder of Bubble House. Discover the origin story of

42. Bubble's Native Mobile Launch | n8n RAG AI Agents & The Latest OpenAI Models Jun 11, 2025 00:43:38 This week, Bubble changed the game for no-code mobile apps! James and Kieran break down the big news, sharing our first-hand experience building a TRUE native mobile app with Bubble's new editor.Plus, we cut through the noise of the latest AI updates—from OpenAI's new pricing to why n8n is the automation tool you need to be learning right now. Get the real story on building in public and h

41. Create With Conference DEBRIEF! 🚀 Top Moments, AI Behind the Conference & What's Next Jun 4, 2025 00:32:27 🎉 Welcome back to the Create With Podcast - Episode 41! 🎉Join James and Kieran as they dive deep into a special debrief of the massively successful Create With Conference! After a whirlwind month, they're here to share all the highlights, their favorite moments, and the incredible tech that powered the event.In this episode, you'll hear about:Conference Recap: From expanding to a three-day

40. AI Model Battle: O3 vs Gemini vs Claude + Create With Conf Updates Apr 29, 2025 00:35:57 Get ready for a packed episode! With the Create With conference just around the corner (less than a month away!), James and Kieran dive into exciting last-minute additions and updates you won't want to miss.🚀 Conference Fever:Build Weekend Unveiled: Hear all about the online hackathon happening the weekend before the main event (May 17th-18th). Get ready to build, compete for prizes, and maybe

39. Vibe Coding to Hybrid Building Mar 25, 2025 00:38:37 We explore the explosive rise of Vibe Coding and its implications for no-code. We break down a viral Twitter story of a hacked AI-built app, examine Bubble's game-changing AI editor preview, and make a case for Cloudflare Workers as the unsung hero of AI development. Plus, get updates on the Create With conference including new pre-conference workshops and exciting speaker announcements!🔗 Follow u

38. Vibe Coding: The future of NoCode & AI with special guest Max Haining Mar 13, 2025 00:39:09 This week we're joined by Max Haining to celebrate FIVE YEARS of 100 School! 🎉Max takes us back to his startup days when he couldn't build anything without developers (sound familiar?), and how that frustration sparked a movement that's helped thousands learn no-code skills.We dig into how the landscape has exploded from basic no-code tools to today's AI "vibe coding" rev

37. Grok vs Claude vs Bubble: The New AI Race Reshaping App Development Feb 27, 2025 00:36:50 In this episode, James and Kieran dive into the evolving landscape of AI-powered code generation and how it impacts the future of no-code tools. They discuss their hands-on experiences with the latest AI models, explore the capabilities of different agent platforms, and share insights on upcoming conference events.[00:40] The rise of AI code generators and Kieran's newsletter on their limitati

36. Will AI Agents Replace SaaS? Testing Lovable.ai & N8N Feb 10, 2025 00:27:43 Will AI agents replace traditional SaaS products? Kieran & James explore this question while testing lovable.dev's ability to build apps through pure prompts. Learn about creating a "self-driving startup" using tools like N8N and Make, and get practical tips for automating your business processes.AI Agents & Self-Driving SaaS interview: nocodesaas.io/p/ai-agents-building-the-

35. Is 'Hybrid Code' the Future of Building Apps? Jan 27, 2025 00:32:44 James and Kieran kick off 2025 with an in-depth discussion about the evolving landscape of app development. Kieran shares updates on his latest projects - Typoro (a LinkedIn post optimizer) and an AI TikTok video generator - while exploring the nuances of AI prompt engineering. The conversation delves into the concept of "hybrid building," combining no-code platforms like Bubble with tr

34. Interview with Cien Solon, AI agents and NoCode expert Jan 8, 2025 00:33:28 Cien Solon is a former fintech product manager turned AI transformation expert. She now runs regular AI workshops teaching people how to use AI in the workplace and build AI agents. She's also co-founder of Launch Lemonade - The Canva of AI Tools - which lets anyone build their own AI assistants and agents with no-code required. Amazingly it is also built on no-code platform Bubble! In this fascin

33. Building with AI, Scaling SaaS, and Finding Your Price Point Nov 6, 2024 00:25:56 What happens when you combine AI with no-code tools? This week, Kieran shares his adventures building a faceless video generator and experimenting with AI image creation, while James reveals how he's using Claude and Cloudflare workers to scale UserLoop in ways that weren't possible a year ago. Plus: why some SaaS pricing has gotten out of control... and what that means for indie makers. All t

32. Top moments from NoCode Summit 2024 in Paris! Oct 20, 2024 00:18:55 Join us for a special filmed live from the NoCode Summit at Station F in Paris! James, Ash & Kieran talk about everything that happened at the summit, our favourite moments and how to plan your own visit. Create With empowers anyone to build software—whether using code, NoCode, or AI. We believe in making development accessible to all, no matter the tools or stack. From founders to agencies,

31. BubbleCon 2024 Special - AI, Native Mobile, Flusk and more... live from Bubble HQ in NYC! Oct 4, 2024 00:34:27 Join us for this special edition of the Create With Podcast filmed at Bubble HQ in New York, just after the closing of the second ever BubbleCon! We're joined by Andrew Vernon and Sam Morgan from Bubble to talk through our highlights from the 2 days - including... The new Bubble Native Mobile editor starting to roll out in beta Bubble Assist AI to help build apps from a prompt Our top pl

30. Why We Combined NoCode UK and NoCode SaaS Podcast... and What Happens Next Sep 24, 2024 00:23:18 Join James, Ash and Kieran as we talk about the new name for the NoCode SaaS Podcast as Create With and what you can expect from the pod! Create With is your go-to platform for unlocking the power of AI and NoCode to build and grow profitable software businesses, even if you don’t know how to code. Through our annual conference, podcast, tutorials, and network of makers, we provide practical i

29. Is the term NoCode Dead? And is all the Cursor AI hype justified? Aug 29, 2024 00:32:31 In this episode we talk about the recent posts from Flutterflow and Toddle discussing the term "No Code" - is it really the right term to describe visual development apps? Plus we chat about the hype surrounding the new Cursor AI coding tool - is it the new secret weapon for building apps without coding?

28. Using Anthropic AI with Bubble, Is Hubspot Worth it and how to motivate yourself to do marketing. Jul 29, 2024 00:35:54 In this episode of the NoCode SaaS Podcast, we dive into the integration of Anthropic AI with Bubble, exploring how this powerful combination can supercharge your no-code projects. We also chat about the pros and cons of using HubSpot for your SaaS business – is it worth the money? Finally, we share actionable tips on how to motivate yourself to tackle marketing tasks, even when it's the l

27. Boilerplates, Best AI APIs to use with Bubble and Pricing Jun 19, 2024 00:36:04 This week we're talking about our favourite AI APIs to use with Bubble, Kieran updates us on his boilerplate, James talks about ditching his free pricing plans, and about a secret new app.

26. Behind the scenes of NoCode UK - How did we organise the UK's first NoCode conference? Jun 3, 2024 00:34:35 Welcome to a special episode of the NoCode SaaS podcast! Join us as we delve into the behind-the-scenes magic of organizing the UK's first NoCode & AI conference. James, Kieran, Ash, and Matt, the driving forces behind the NoCode UK event, share their experiences, challenges, and highlights from arranging the first conference.

24. Why using a template to build your Bubble SaaS app can save you 100 dev hours. Does Anthropic's new Claude AI beat GPT-4? Mar 12, 2024 00:29:36 Kieran discusses the launch of his new all in one Bubble SaaS template and James gives an update on the latest AI features in his app, and how to add a translation feature to Bubble apps. We also discuss the latest AI model from Anthropic. There's also an update on the NoCodeUK event which is coming on May 21st to London.

23. Validating traction channels for your SaaS with keyword research and how to keep Bubble in sync wiht Stripe using Webhooks. Jan 16, 2024 00:38:19 This week we talk about How do you keep Stripe in sync with Bubble to manage customer subscriptions? We'll be diving into that, and how to manage webhooks to keep everything in sync. James updates us on his 60 day app build challenge and we talk about how to validate traction channels using keyword research tools. Kieran updates us on his Bubble boilerplate project and what's new in Yep.

22. Building a nocode SaaS from $0 to $1000 MRR in 60 days and a new boilerplate kit for Bubble from Kieran Jan 8, 2024 00:34:00 Join us in Episode 22 of the No-Code SaaS Podcast, where hosts James and Kieran explore the thrilling intersection of no-code development and AI in the SaaS industry. We take a look at what's ahead for the nocode space in 2024 and what we'll be working on this year.... Excitement for the Upcoming No-Code UK Event: Get a sneak peek into the preparations and speaker lineup for this much

21. Did we meet our goals for 2023? And what's coming for nocode in 2024? Dec 19, 2023 00:35:40 In this episode Kieran and James discuss what happened in 2023 in nocode. We talk about the events, developments in AI and our own businesses over the year. - What were the best nocode events in 2023? - What is the impact of AI on nocode into 2024? - How do you pick what idea to work on? - What's coming at the NoCodeUK event in May in 2024. Discover all this and much more in this week's

20. Double announcement episode - Yep gets acquired and we're organising a UK nocode conference! Dec 5, 2023 00:27:11 A mega episode today as Kieran drops the news that his NoCode SaaS, Yep.so, has been acquired! He talks through how it came about, the process, his feelings about it, and what he's going to do next. And... drumroll please... we're organising a NoCode conference in the UK on May 21st 2024! Get your tickets here: https://yep.so/p/nocodeuk The following earlybird tickets are available: 20 tic

19. AI-Driven Content Strategies & Scaling Up for Black Friday Nov 27, 2023 00:35:00 We're back with another episode of the No Code SaaS Podcast, and this time we're diving deep into the latest advancements in AI and how they're influencing our no-code SaaS projects. In this episode, we discuss: - Exciting updates on our SaaS projects, "Yep" and "UserLoop," highlighting recent developments and new directions. - Innovative use of AI in no-code app d

18. Mega episode on the No-Code Summit in Paris and BubbleCon NYC (recorded live) Nov 2, 2023 00:45:50 We just got back from BubbleCon in NYC and a couple of weeks before that we were at the NoCode Summit in Paris. In this episode we discuss both events, including: Product announcements at BubbleCon including mobile apps, Bubble AI, and bulk data manipulation What it was like meeting members of the NoCode community in real life Visiting the Bubble Office This was our first live podcast, we ho

17. Bubble goes enterprise and Kieran launches a new project for no-code freelancers Sep 7, 2023 00:29:23 In this episode we discuss Bubble's latest announcement to support SOC 2 and launch Bubble for Enterprise - what does this mean for the no-code ecosystem? Kieran talks about his exciting new project to help Bubble freelancers and clients connect. James discusses the new Table elements and conditional logic editor in Bubble.

16. Updates, new builds, and plans for new products. Aug 25, 2023 00:33:24 In this episode we discuss: Updates on our projects Why Kieran voluntarily switched Yep from a legacy price plan to one of Bubble’s new plans Ways to optimise workload units Why James has enjoyed doing a bit of freelancing UI kits are good James’ plans for the future of Userloop A new SaaS idea Kieran’s building AI chatbots and fine tuning GPT3.5 Bubble’s new reusable elements fea

15. BubbleCon 2023 & Why You Should Use UI Kits with Bubble to Build Your SaaS Aug 10, 2023 00:27:07 This week we talk about exciting upcoming events in the Bubble & NoCode ecosystem. We also discuss why you should consider using a UI Kit to build your app in Bubble. Mentioned in this Episode: NoCode Summit 2023. BubbleCon 2023. Basis by Josh Munsch Frames WritePanda by Kamal Kannan What we're working on: Kieran's SaaS is Yep.so, a super fast landing page builder and idea validati

14. James goes into detail about SaaS marketing, and Kieran is thinking about a new project... Jul 17, 2023 00:36:11 Sadly Glenn has had to take a break from the podcast due to other commitments so in this episode you're just left with James and Kieran discussing their updates. James talks marketing, including updating his marketing site, adding a new product category, and launching new features. He also goes into detail about how he thinks about marketing, tracking its impact, and the analytics he uses.

13. James makes his app embeddable, Glenn announces his new project, and Kieran built a voice-powered website builder. May 5, 2023 00:48:37 James talks about escaping Shopify platform risk and diversifying his app with an embeddable version. We talk about learning and overcoming the fear of new things. Glenn announces the launch of his new project! Kieran gives an update on his price increase and talks about a voice-powered AI site builder he built. What we're working on: Glenn's SaaS is NoCode Kids, a learning managemen

12. James talks partnerships and we all discuss pricing changes Apr 17, 2023 00:40:46 In this episode: James talks about partnerships and how they're helping him to grow Userloop We discuss the Bubble pricing change at length, and how it affects us. Glenn talks about his new project. Kieran talks about increasing prices on Yep. What we're working on: Glenn's SaaS is NoCode Kids, a learning management system to teach kids about no-code, built on Webflow. Kieran&#39

11. James has some big news to share with us all & goes deeper into Tiny Bird; Kieran updates us on his roasting experience & Glenn talks grants Mar 7, 2023 00:45:41 In this episode James announces his big news as he reflects on the past 5 years and how he got to where he is today. We also discuss B2C vs B2B and how people like Pieter Levels (@levelsio on Twitter) and Danny Postma (@dannypostmaa on Twitter) have managed to crack the code with B2C using AI to great advantage but is it worth the risk chasing that big win? Whilst mentioning Simon Høiberg (@SimonH

10. Kieran & Glenn discuss Kieran's new course showing how to build a Page Builder product from scratch & Glenn talks about his experience with Wized v2 + his new community (and why it is so needed) Jan 31, 2023 00:40:20 In this episode James is away but Kieran, and Glenn talk about what they have been working on since the start of 2023. Note: this episode was recorded on 21 Jan 2023 and is late to be added (Glenn apologises for its lateness!). After a long month of heads down work, Kieran reveals that he has launched his new course for people wanting to REALLY level up their Bubble skills. He takes his students o

9. The NoCode SaaS Christmas 2022 episode where we meet for the first time in person! We review how 2022 shaped up for each of us & predict what 2023 has in store Jan 1, 2023 00:49:32 In this episode James, Kieran, and Glenn meet for the first time ever (!) in a swanky recording studio in SOHO, London. We talk about our respective experiences of 2022 by doing a quick year-in-review but we also express how grateful we are for our customers, for the people with whom we have worked, collaborated and met along the journey. We also announce our first sponsor of this podcast: NoCode-

8. Quitting to go full-time as a no-code maker, the realities of using an external database, and what happens if Twitter implodes? Nov 19, 2022 00:51:28 In this episode James, Kieran, and Glenn talk about going full-time as a no-code maker at a time of economic uncertainty, James discusses his experience playing around with Xano as a potential external database, and we ponder Twitter's existential crisis. What we're working on Glenn's SaaS is NoCode Kids, a learning management system to teach kids about no-code, built on Webflow. Kieran's SaaS is

7. New ways to build in public, leveraging code to escape platform risk, and using Xano as an external database. Nov 15, 2022 00:34:32 In this episode James and Glenn talk about building in public, James talks about using code to escape platform risk, and Glenn gives his updates on NoCodeKids with thoughts on subscription models and using Xano as an external database. What we're working on Glenn's SaaS is NoCode Kids, a learning management system to teach kids about no-code, built on Webflow. Kieran's SaaS is Yep.so, a super fast

6. Domain-first ideas, product demos vs automated onboarding, and what's next for Webflow creators? Oct 11, 2022 00:45:00 In this episode Kieran talks about his new SaaS MVP and the terrible concept of domain-first ideas, James talks about his recent focus on high-touch product demos and sales calls with potentially huge customers, and Glenn discusses the recent big news for Webflow users. What we're working on Glenn's SaaS is NoCode Kids, a learning management system to teach kids about no-code, built on Webflow. Ki

5. Reducing churn, experimenting with pricing, and do people care about validating their ideas? Aug 31, 2022 00:23:57 In this episode Glenn is away, so James and Kieran give their updates and discuss a variety of topics including: Reducing early customer churn Learning from your customers Freemium plans or free trials? Pricing experiments Do people care about validating their ideas? Potential pivots Marketplace functionality What we're working on Glenn's SaaS is NoCode Kids, a learning management sy

4. Progress updates, how to encourage customers to upgrade to paid plans, and different types of marketing. Aug 10, 2022 00:52:32 In this episode we give updates on our progress since the last episode and discuss different types of marketing from in-app marketing to content and SEO. What we're working on Glenn's SaaS is NoCode Kids, a learning management system to teach kids about no-code, built on Webflow. Kieran's SaaS is Yep.so, a super fast landing page builder and idea validation tool, built on Bubble. James' SaaS is Us

3. Should no-coders worry about platform risk? Jul 20, 2022 00:53:49 In this episode we give updates on our progress since the last episode and discuss platform risk in the no-code space. What we're working on Glenn's SaaS is NoCode Kids, a learning management system to teach kids about no-code, built on Webflow. Kieran's SaaS is Yep.so, a super fast landing page builder and idea validation tool, built on Bubble. James' SaaS is Userloop, a customer feedback tool fo

2. Multiple projects vs single-project focus Jul 11, 2022 00:42:39 In this episode we give updates on our progress since the last episode and spend time discussing the multiple projects 'small bets' approach vs single-project focus.

1. What we're working on Jun 27, 2022 00:45:42 This is the first episode of the NoCode SaaS Podcast. The three of us give an introduction to our products and discuss the experience of building SaaS businesses with no-code tools.

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