Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Leadership

In WP Legends Episode 36, we deep dive into the world of web hosting, entrepreneurship, and innovation, guided by one of the industry's most forward-thinking leaders, Ben Gabler, founder of Rocket.net and currently the Chief Product Officer at Hosting.com (@wearehostingcom).

Explore Ben's career path, gain insights into the operations at Rocket.net and Hosting.com, and learn about his vision for the future of WordPress. Ben also shares stories about the acquisition of the Rocket.net domain, advice for founders on acquisitions versus maintaining independence, and more.
Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

Visit Us: https://seahawkmedia.com
Explore Rocket.net: https://rocket.net/
Hosting.com: https://hosting.com/hosting/platforms/wordpress-hosting/managed-wordpress-hosting/?aid=62cbe685d494e&bid=9edb38b0?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=copy&utm_campaign=Sea-HOS-USA-PAS_YTB-OTH-CNV-OTH-01102025-X-X-X
Follow Ben Gabler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bengabler

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - An Overview of Ben's Journey
2:13 - About Rocket.net and Hosting.com
9:57 - Sales Team and Handling Customers
12:42 - Story About Rocket.net Domain Purchase
13:28 - Launch of Rocket.net
16:57 - Handling Customer Support Tickets
18:38 - Future of WordPress in the Next 2 to 4 Years
22:53 - WordCamps and Promotions
24:52 - Advice to Founders on Acquisitions vs Independence
27:44 - Fun Questions and CloudFest & WorCamps

Music Credits:
Valdez of Crenshaw by Terrace Martin
Live Like Legends by Ruelle - Nightcore Remix

#BenGabler #RocketNet #Hostingdotcom #WordPress #Entrepreneurship #BusinessJourney #TechInnovation #WebHosting #StartupAdvice