Rob Broadhead

Founder & President

Rob Broadhead
“Visionary leader with a code editor in one hand and a hockey stick in the other.”

Rob believes that great software starts with great teams. With over 30 years of experience leading development efforts, he’s made a career out of turning ideas into real, working solutions. After witnessing countless projects stumble due to poor planning, Rob made it his mission to help teams get aligned from the very beginning — and stay that way.

Through his mentorship platform, Develpreneur, he supports up-and-coming developers, helping them grow into confident contributors. He thrives on collaboration, clarity, and creating a shared vision that everyone can get behind. Off the clock, you’ll catch him chasing a puck in a hockey rink, catching a concert, or dancing the night away.

Expertise

  • Solution architecture & planning
  • Software lifecycle leadership
  • Developer mentorship & training
  • Agile & Scrum
  • Technical vision & execution

Outside of Work

When he's not helping clients or mentoring new talent, Rob’s lacing up his skates for a hockey game...

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Appearances

Podcasts & interviews

A curated list of places Rob has appeared to talk tech, business clarity, and building durable systems.

Featured The Builders

How Early Failures Shaped a Business-First Approach to Technology

Dec 15, 2025 • 46:24 • Host: Matt

Matt sits down with Rob Broadhead, founder of RB Consulting, to explore the experiences that shaped his business-first approach to technology—from early failures and missed assumptions to launching RB Consulting one day before September 11, 2001. The core theme: business clarity first, technology second.

  • Most software problems begin as business problems
  • Incremental progress beats over-engineering
  • Setbacks create practical operational education
  • Durable systems come from constraints + clarity

Financial Freedom Podcast

Tech Stack Optimization From Chaos To Clarity

Nov 17, 2025 • Host: Dr. Loo

Spotify

Whether you’re a doctor, dentist, lawyer, or small business owner, your systems may be holding you back. Rob breaks down how to transition from scattered tools and outdated processes to a lean, integrated tech stack that works for you.

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BizBlend

Tech That Serves You, Not Drains You: Guardrails, AI, and Founder Focus

Oct 16, 2025 • Host: Sana

Podbean

Sana and guest Rob Broadhead explore how to make technology work for you—not against you—covering practical ways to simplify your tool stack, stay focused, and capture AI gains without the chaos.

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Permission to Kick Ass

Self-Promotion without being Subtle or Slimy

Mar 27, 2024 • Host: Angie

Podcast

Rob and Angie get real about ditching spammy tactics and making human connection stupidly simple—especially in an AI-heavy world.

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The Real Life Buyer

Automating Your Business: Expert Tips

Sep 18, 2023 • 44 mins

Amazon

How to spot tasks ripe for automation, optimize systems, and de-risk IT projects—from discovery through implementation.

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KAJ Masterclass LIVE

How to Stay Ahead in the Fast-Moving World of Tech

Aug 21, 2023 • YouTube

YouTube

Rob joins Khudania Ajay to explore continuous learning, the “Developreneur” mindset, and future-proofing careers in tech.

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Beyond the Downloads

Podcasting Beyond Monetization

Jun 20, 2023 • 53 mins

Amazon

Shifting podcasting from chasing monetization to building genuine audience relationships for lasting growth.

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Science of CX

Service Delivery via Customer Understanding

Mar 1, 2023 • S4E178 • 38:55

Pod.co

Translating customer expectations into delivery: aligning goals across teams and designing solutions that fit the real journey.

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Frugalpreneur Podcast

Building a Business on a Bootstrapped Budget

Jan 16, 2023 • YouTube

YouTube

Rob joins Sarah St. John to discuss smart, sustainable growth, bootstrapping lessons, and finding freedom through resourceful entrepreneurship.

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The Digital Maddy Show

Personal Challenges & Staying Positive

YouTube • 2023

YouTube

Rob chats with Miithyl about personal challenges, project and time management, and staying positive through difficult times.

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Constructive Liberty Podcast

Technology, Automation & Momentum

Spotify • 2023

Spotify

A fun discussion about leveraging automation and technology to drive productivity, consistency, and freedom in business.

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Gratitude Geek Podcast

Finding Joy Through Tech & Startups

YouTube • Dec 13, 2022

YouTube

Rob shares how years in startups shaped what brings him joy—plus thoughts on life, resilience, and purpose.

Xpansion Code Radio

Technology with Rob Broadhead

Nov 3, 2022 • E120 • 41:40

Podcast

Keeping up with tech, guiding projects through the noise, and building teams that ship value—consistently.

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The Podcast On Podcasting

Advice for Podcasting Beginners & Season Strategy

YouTube • Date n/a

YouTube

Rob’s take on seasons, show structure, and how his podcast supports the business—plus practical tips to get started.

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Naked Marketing Podcast

Marketing Mistake: Buying Ads Without Research

YouTube • Sep 22, 2021

YouTube

Rob shares lessons learned from a failed ad campaign and explains why understanding your audience beats quick marketing “fixes.”

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NonFiction Brand Podcast

A Cure for Imposter Syndrome

Podbean • 2021

Podbean

In part 2 with DP Knudten, Rob expands on authentic branding and how developers can overcome imposter syndrome through clarity and action.

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NonFiction Brand Podcast

Where Is That Little Circle You Want to Call Home?

Podbean • 2021

Podbean

Rob joins DP Knudten to discuss personal branding for developers—building authentic, future-proof careers aligned with who you are.

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Freedom Nation Podcast

Planning & Design for Your Business

Amplifyou Network • Date n/a

Podcast

Rob and Jeff dive into entrepreneurial resilience, consulting lessons, and mindset shifts from employee to business owner.

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The Podcast On Podcasting

Are Seasons a Good Idea for a Podcast?

EP327 • 35 mins • Date n/a

Everand

Tips for podcast beginners—how seasons shape content flow, build engagement, and align podcasts with business goals.

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Book Review 101

Building A Better Business

Season 5 • 30 mins • Oct 25, 2025

YouTube

A general discussion about RB Consulting and Develpreneur foundations and our why along with some book recommendations.

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Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations

Software Development to Develpreneur

Episode 172 • 55 mins • Jan 13, 2023

YouTube

Joey and Rob discuss the journey of Rob's software developer career and the discipline required to get there. The wide ranging discussion touched on where Rob saw things going in the world of development.

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