Ways to Wealth EP108: Building Smarter Websites, with Chris Parnell

Expert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️https://www.eccuity.com/privateIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Chris Parnell!Chris is the co-founder of SetSeed, a platform designed to create smarter websites without the heavy reliance on plugins. His entrepreneurial journey began in marketing, moved through graphic design training, and eventually into self-taught web development. After seeing a product from a previous company go global, Chris was inspired to build his own venture, teaming up with UK-based partner Ben Vallack to launch SetSeed.The discussion covers the challenges small and medium businesses face with plugin-heavy platforms like WordPress, where security, maintenance, and complexity can become serious pain points. SetSeed’s plugin-free model offers an alternative with built-in functionality designed for simplicity and reliability.Chris and Charlie dive into the realities of bootstrapping versus pursuing venture capital, exploring how founders can maintain control while still taking advantage of growth opportunities. They reflect on the trade-offs between ambition and family balance, and how recent VC interest has created both potential opportunities and distractions for SetSeed.The episode also looks at strategic advice for businesses considering platform migrations, stressing the importance of long-term planning over reactive decision-making, especially in a market increasingly influenced by AI-driven hype.Find out more about SetSeed here: www.setseed.comWatch all episodes of the Ways to Wealth Podcast here: www.eccuity.com/podcasts#WaysToWealth #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #WebDevelopment #Innovation #SmallBusiness #Leadership

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