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title: ToadCast 014 - Everyone's got a phone and a toilet
description: Join Chris Trahey and explore the benefits of developers in technical sales, handling notifications, and managing your to-do list in ToadCast 014.
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# [ToadCast 014 - Everyone's got a phone and a toilet](https://www.metaltoad.com/blog/toadcast-014-everyones-got-phone-and-toilet)

 Written by [Metal Toad Staff](https://www.metaltoad.com/blog/author/metal-toad-staff) | Feb 19, 2013 12:00:00 AM

Joining me for our 14th ToadCast is Chris Trahey where we talk about doing what is right for your clients and the benefits of developers as technical sales. We also discuss notification overload, the anxiety surrounding a desire to know everything, and managing your todo list.

ToadCast can be found on [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/toadcast/id538000867). Check us out and give us a review/rating.

We have a handy form for you to submit questions, topic ideas, and tips that we'll read on the air! Yay. [Give it a try.](https://www.metaltoad.com/contact)

Thanks for listening.

**Topics discussed:**

- opinions in php frameworks
- forward deployed engineer
- Devs as technical sales
- Being a good steward to your client's needs
- Notification overload and how to get things done
- Turn off push notifications!
- Dealing with information overload and wanting to know everything

**Show Notes:**

- [Reveal.js](https://lab.hakim.se/reveal-js/#/)
- [Peepcode screencasts](https://peepcode.com/)
- [Egghead.io Angular screencasts](https://egghead.io/)
- [Code School](https://www.codeschool.com/)
- [Appliness (ipad)](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/appliness/id510636049?mt=8)
- Appliness (android)
- [Barista (downtown location)](https://baristapdx.com/)
- [Heart Roasters](https://www.heartroasters.com/)
- [Coava](https://coavacoffee.com/)

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