In this episode, we sit down with Michael Kuhl — former Manager of Growth Analytics at Appfire, one of the biggest players in the Atlassian ecosystem — to unpack what’s really happening in the Marketplace right now.🔥 This episode is brought to you by GitProtect - our go-to backup solution, trusted and recommended to every customer who takes their security seriously 🔗 https://bit.ly/4pHDXyg If you build Atlassian apps, work as a Solution Partner, or run services around Jira/Confluence, this conversation is a massive wake-up call.We break down:🔥 Why the “old app era” is collapsing🔥 Why tiny feature apps are dying and won’t survive🔥 How Atlassian’s enterprise shift is reshaping the ecosystem🔥 The truth behind Marketplace distribution and why it no longer works🔥 Why Atlassian is absorbing top app ideas into the core product🔥 The new winning strategy: Solutions + services + defensible IP🔥 How AI will turn Jira into a backend and change how devs work🔥 What the F1 sponsorship really signals about Atlassian’s direction🔥 Why solution partners MUST own their own IP in the futureMichael also shares insights from Salesforce, Facebook, Amazon, OpenAI, and the broader “distribution channel evolution” that every platform goes through — and why the Atlassian ecosystem is no exception.Whether you’re building apps, running consulting, or just curious about the future of Atlassian…This episode will change the way you see the Marketplace.
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Why Teams Fail: Too Much Hype, Not Enough Habits.
Why do so many teams keep switching tools — and still fail?Jira. ClickUp. Notion. Monday. New platform, same chaos.In this episode, Gray MacKenzie (ClickUp expert, ZenPilot) and Josh Golosinkiy (Jira expert, GRYD.IO) break down the uncomfortable truth:💥 It’s not about tools.💥 It’s not about features.💥 It’s about habits, process, and discipline.We go deep on:• Why teams switch from Jira to ClickUp (and back again)• The hidden cost of tool fatigue• Why “flexibility” often creates chaos• How AI is exposing — not fixing — bad workflows• The difference between process maturity and tool addictionContrarian POV:“You don’t need a new tool. You need new habits.”If you’ve ever felt like your tech stack is growing but your output isn’t — this one will hit hard.
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Why Jira’s Frustrations Built My Fortune - Chris Cooke Unplugged
Jira was never designed for the average user. Chris Cooke saw that — and turned user pain into product gold. In this no-holds-barred episode, he breaks down how he bootstrapped Custom Charts into a $10M business, why most Atlassian apps still suck, and what happens when you zig while everyone else zags.No fluff. No corporate polish. Just raw lessons on UX, app strategy, and building for the 99% of users who’d rather burn the manual than read it.
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Why Most Teams Still Fail at Jira: with Fun Man Andy
Think JIRA is just a tool for techies and micro-managers? Think again. In this episode, we dive headfirst into all the myths, mistakes, and mindset shifts that make or break your team’s productivity, with special guest “Fun Man” Andy - yes, the real deal from Fun Inc.🔑 Takeaways:・ Reinventing the wheel in JIRA is a common issue.・ User experience can be negatively impacted by constant UI changes.・ The terminology used in tools like JIRA can affect user adoption.・ Non-technical teams can benefit from using JIRA with the right approach.・ Agile methodologies are essential for evaluating tool effectiveness.・ Making work fun involves aligning people, processes, and products.・ Regular retrospectives are crucial for continuous improvement.・ Content quality can be assessed by the creator's credibility and following.・ Metrics should inspire actionable change to be relevant.・ Integration of tools should focus on where teams naturally work.✨ Perfect for: JIRA admins, Atlassian power users, Enterprise managers, Agile teams, HR and Marketing leaders, and anyone ready to challenge the status quo.
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This Meeting Could’ve Been an Email - How to Fix Broken Meetings for Good
Tired of long, pointless meetings that waste your time? You’re not alone.In this episode of Atlassian Everything, we sit down with Atlassian's own Mark Cruth to talk about:· Why most meetings fail (and cost you money)· The 3 biggest meeting mistakes teams make· How to run standups and sprint planning that actually help· When to cancel a meeting and send a Loom instead· How Atlassian uses Jira + Confluence to align without endless calls· Our favorite meeting automations and AI tipsThis one is for project managers, team leads, and anyone drowning in invites.✅ Make your meetings fewer, faster, and actually useful💡 Learn how async tools like Loom and Jira can save hours every week🔥 Real tips from real teams that get it done
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