<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_43035204803" src="https://podcast.talentopoly.com/post/43035204803/audio_player_iframe/talentopolypodcast/tumblr_mi6n6h6iva1qmloq8?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Ftalentopoly-podcast%2FTalentopoly%2BPodcast%2BEpisode%2B45%2B-%2BHow%2Band%2BWhy%2Bto%2BStart%2Ba%2BMeetup.mp3" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="540" height="169"></iframe><br/><br/><h2>Episode 45 - How and Why to Start a Meetup                                     </h2> <blockquote> <div> <p><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talentopoly-podcast/id456825528" target="_blank"><strong>Subscribe on iTunes</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalentopolyPodcast" target="_blank"><strong>Subscribe to RSS</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://s3.amazonaws.com/talentopoly-podcast/Talentopoly+Podcast+Episode+45+-+How+and+Why+to+Start+a+Meetup.mp3" target="_blank"><strong>Download MP3</strong></a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p class="p1">Miles Sterrett joined us to discuss how he got roped into hosting a Ruby meetup and why he does it. If you’ve been considering starting a meetup or wonder what’s involved give this a listen.</p> <p class="p1">Show notes</p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li3">Why?: </li> <ul class="ul2"> <li class="li3">You’re selfish. You want to lean on others to get better at your craft.</li> <li class="li3">You’re unselfish. You want to help others, maybe the whole community, get better at your craft.</li> <li class="li3">Both! Ideally, you want to get better, and you want others to get better.</li> </ul> <li class="li3">How?</li> <ul class="ul2"> <li class="li3">Get the Word Out (Meetup.com, IndyHackers, Twitter)</li> <li class="li3">Make it fun</li> <li class="li3">Find a Business Looking to Hire Meeting Attendees (if you need sponsorship)</li> </ul> </ul> <p class="p3"><strong>Talentopoly links - Noteworthy links posted on Talentopoly in the last two weeks</strong></p> <ol class="ol1"> <li class="li5"><a href="https://talentopoly.com/posts/6176-the_golden_ratio_a_designer_s_guide" target="_blank"><strong>The Golden Ratio: a designer’s guide</strong></a></li> <li class="li5"><a href="https://talentopoly.com/posts/6170-responsive_carousel_project_now_open_source" target="_blank"><strong>Responsive Carousel Project: Now Open Source</strong></a></li> <li class="li5"><a href="https://talentopoly.com/posts/6165-draper_-_decorators_view-models_for_rails_applications" target="_blank"><strong>draper - Decorators/View-Models for Rails Applications</strong></a></li> <li class="li5"><a href="https://talentopoly.com/posts/6169-raspberry_pi_gets_own_app_store_make_it_even_easier_for_kids_to_get_coding_and_earn_from_apps" target="_blank"><strong>Raspberry Pi Gets Own App Store: … Make It Even Easier For Kids To Get Coding And Earn From Apps</strong></a></li> </ol>