Phil Smy
@therealphilsmy.bsky.social
💻 Ruby on Rails fixer for hire
🚀 Built Zonmaster | 🦈 Toygaroo on Shark Tank
🇨🇦 → 🇯🇵 | Helping founders fix legacy apps and scale smart
🚀 Built Zonmaster | 🦈 Toygaroo on Shark Tank
🇨🇦 → 🇯🇵 | Helping founders fix legacy apps and scale smart
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Phil Smy
@therealphilsmy.bsky.social
· Apr 15
Got a broken or scary Rails app? I fix that.
💻 20+ yrs Rails dev
🚀 Built Zonmaster.com, MagnetManager.com and others
🦈 Shark Tank alum (Toygaroo)
⚙️ 2 freelance rescue slots open this month
DM if your app needs saving.
💻 20+ yrs Rails dev
🚀 Built Zonmaster.com, MagnetManager.com and others
🦈 Shark Tank alum (Toygaroo)
⚙️ 2 freelance rescue slots open this month
DM if your app needs saving.
Shipping new: Rails Rescue Audit
Audit your Gemfile.lock, schema.rb & configs for:
outdated gems
security flags
missing indexes
risky config defaults
✅ Upload files directly (no repo access)
✅ 5 free audits
✅ $19.99 after that
Audit your Gemfile.lock, schema.rb & configs for:
outdated gems
security flags
missing indexes
risky config defaults
✅ Upload files directly (no repo access)
✅ 5 free audits
✅ $19.99 after that
Rails Rescue Audit
Upload your Rails files and get instant feedback.
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June 21, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Shipping new: Rails Rescue Audit
Audit your Gemfile.lock, schema.rb & configs for:
outdated gems
security flags
missing indexes
risky config defaults
✅ Upload files directly (no repo access)
✅ 5 free audits
✅ $19.99 after that
Audit your Gemfile.lock, schema.rb & configs for:
outdated gems
security flags
missing indexes
risky config defaults
✅ Upload files directly (no repo access)
✅ 5 free audits
✅ $19.99 after that
Shipping new: Rails Rescue Audit
Audit your Gemfile.lock, schema.rb & configs for:
outdated gems
security flags
missing indexes
risky config defaults
✅ Upload files directly (no repo access)
✅ 5 free audits
✅ $19.99 after that
Audit your Gemfile.lock, schema.rb & configs for:
outdated gems
security flags
missing indexes
risky config defaults
✅ Upload files directly (no repo access)
✅ 5 free audits
✅ $19.99 after that
Rails Rescue Audit
Upload your Rails files and get instant feedback.
audit.realliferails.com
June 17, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Shipping new: Rails Rescue Audit
Audit your Gemfile.lock, schema.rb & configs for:
outdated gems
security flags
missing indexes
risky config defaults
✅ Upload files directly (no repo access)
✅ 5 free audits
✅ $19.99 after that
Audit your Gemfile.lock, schema.rb & configs for:
outdated gems
security flags
missing indexes
risky config defaults
✅ Upload files directly (no repo access)
✅ 5 free audits
✅ $19.99 after that
Shipping new: Rails Rescue Audit
Audit your Gemfile.lock, schema.rb & configs for:
outdated gems
security flags
missing indexes
risky config defaults
✅ Upload files directly (no repo access)
✅ 5 free audits
✅ $19.99 after that
Audit your Gemfile.lock, schema.rb & configs for:
outdated gems
security flags
missing indexes
risky config defaults
✅ Upload files directly (no repo access)
✅ 5 free audits
✅ $19.99 after that
Rails Rescue Audit
Upload your Rails files and get instant feedback.
audit.realliferails.com
June 12, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Shipping new: Rails Rescue Audit
Audit your Gemfile.lock, schema.rb & configs for:
outdated gems
security flags
missing indexes
risky config defaults
✅ Upload files directly (no repo access)
✅ 5 free audits
✅ $19.99 after that
Audit your Gemfile.lock, schema.rb & configs for:
outdated gems
security flags
missing indexes
risky config defaults
✅ Upload files directly (no repo access)
✅ 5 free audits
✅ $19.99 after that
My favorite Hotwire debugging tool?
The network tab.
Second place?
Naming my turbo frames like I’m naming children: unique, consistent, and no silent “e”.
The network tab.
Second place?
Naming my turbo frames like I’m naming children: unique, consistent, and no silent “e”.
May 17, 2025 at 2:55 AM
My favorite Hotwire debugging tool?
The network tab.
Second place?
Naming my turbo frames like I’m naming children: unique, consistent, and no silent “e”.
The network tab.
Second place?
Naming my turbo frames like I’m naming children: unique, consistent, and no silent “e”.
Just because you can use Stimulus to do everything… doesn’t mean you should.
Use it like seasoning.
Turbo handles 80% of what your front-end needs.
Anything more? Might be a smell.
Use it like seasoning.
Turbo handles 80% of what your front-end needs.
Anything more? Might be a smell.
May 15, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Just because you can use Stimulus to do everything… doesn’t mean you should.
Use it like seasoning.
Turbo handles 80% of what your front-end needs.
Anything more? Might be a smell.
Use it like seasoning.
Turbo handles 80% of what your front-end needs.
Anything more? Might be a smell.
If Turbo feels clunky, odds are you're misusing it.
It's not a JS replacement — it's a mindset shift.
Think in frames and streams. Think in DOM diffs, not controllers.
Rails devs: the water’s warm. Jump in.
It's not a JS replacement — it's a mindset shift.
Think in frames and streams. Think in DOM diffs, not controllers.
Rails devs: the water’s warm. Jump in.
May 13, 2025 at 2:55 AM
If Turbo feels clunky, odds are you're misusing it.
It's not a JS replacement — it's a mindset shift.
Think in frames and streams. Think in DOM diffs, not controllers.
Rails devs: the water’s warm. Jump in.
It's not a JS replacement — it's a mindset shift.
Think in frames and streams. Think in DOM diffs, not controllers.
Rails devs: the water’s warm. Jump in.
Deploying Rails apps shouldn’t feel like defusing a bomb.
If you’re copy-pasting secrets into GitHub Actions…
if your team is afraid to hit “deploy”…
you don’t need a new platform.
You need a predictable process.
I’ll show you mine soon.
If you’re copy-pasting secrets into GitHub Actions…
if your team is afraid to hit “deploy”…
you don’t need a new platform.
You need a predictable process.
I’ll show you mine soon.
May 11, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Deploying Rails apps shouldn’t feel like defusing a bomb.
If you’re copy-pasting secrets into GitHub Actions…
if your team is afraid to hit “deploy”…
you don’t need a new platform.
You need a predictable process.
I’ll show you mine soon.
If you’re copy-pasting secrets into GitHub Actions…
if your team is afraid to hit “deploy”…
you don’t need a new platform.
You need a predictable process.
I’ll show you mine soon.
Conferences aren’t about talks. They’re about people.
You meet devs who later become:
– Collaborators
– Hires
– Lifelines when prod catches fire
Even if your boss won’t pay, go once. I did. Changed my career.
#Rails #DeveloperLife
You meet devs who later become:
– Collaborators
– Hires
– Lifelines when prod catches fire
Even if your boss won’t pay, go once. I did. Changed my career.
#Rails #DeveloperLife
May 9, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Conferences aren’t about talks. They’re about people.
You meet devs who later become:
– Collaborators
– Hires
– Lifelines when prod catches fire
Even if your boss won’t pay, go once. I did. Changed my career.
#Rails #DeveloperLife
You meet devs who later become:
– Collaborators
– Hires
– Lifelines when prod catches fire
Even if your boss won’t pay, go once. I did. Changed my career.
#Rails #DeveloperLife
I still use Capistrano.
Inside Docker.
Without CI.
Not because I’m nostalgic—because it works.
No SSH agent setup. No weird deploy runners.
Just one command, and it’s live.
Legacy tools + modern workflow = peace.
Inside Docker.
Without CI.
Not because I’m nostalgic—because it works.
No SSH agent setup. No weird deploy runners.
Just one command, and it’s live.
Legacy tools + modern workflow = peace.
May 8, 2025 at 2:55 AM
I still use Capistrano.
Inside Docker.
Without CI.
Not because I’m nostalgic—because it works.
No SSH agent setup. No weird deploy runners.
Just one command, and it’s live.
Legacy tools + modern workflow = peace.
Inside Docker.
Without CI.
Not because I’m nostalgic—because it works.
No SSH agent setup. No weird deploy runners.
Just one command, and it’s live.
Legacy tools + modern workflow = peace.
TDD and OOP evangelism tip:
Don’t preach. Don’t push.
Ask curious questions in code review. Share tiny, powerful articles (Sandi Metz FTW).
Start a “TIL” Slack channel.
Praise good code publicly.
Change starts with quiet visibility.
Don’t preach. Don’t push.
Ask curious questions in code review. Share tiny, powerful articles (Sandi Metz FTW).
Start a “TIL” Slack channel.
Praise good code publicly.
Change starts with quiet visibility.
May 7, 2025 at 2:55 AM
TDD and OOP evangelism tip:
Don’t preach. Don’t push.
Ask curious questions in code review. Share tiny, powerful articles (Sandi Metz FTW).
Start a “TIL” Slack channel.
Praise good code publicly.
Change starts with quiet visibility.
Don’t preach. Don’t push.
Ask curious questions in code review. Share tiny, powerful articles (Sandi Metz FTW).
Start a “TIL” Slack channel.
Praise good code publicly.
Change starts with quiet visibility.
Most #RubyOnRails apps don’t need a rebuild.
They need trustable deploys. Fewer retries. Better indexing.
I’ve stopped promising magic.
I start by delivering stability.
Call it boring if you want. My clients call it “working again.”
They need trustable deploys. Fewer retries. Better indexing.
I’ve stopped promising magic.
I start by delivering stability.
Call it boring if you want. My clients call it “working again.”
May 6, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Most #RubyOnRails apps don’t need a rebuild.
They need trustable deploys. Fewer retries. Better indexing.
I’ve stopped promising magic.
I start by delivering stability.
Call it boring if you want. My clients call it “working again.”
They need trustable deploys. Fewer retries. Better indexing.
I’ve stopped promising magic.
I start by delivering stability.
Call it boring if you want. My clients call it “working again.”
Remote hybrid teams fall apart unless you document everything. Zoom even if you're in the same office. Write down decisions. No hallway privileges.
This stuff wrecks trust fast.
(If you’re a solo founder juggling Rails + remote work, see: FromMonkeyToMogul.com)
This stuff wrecks trust fast.
(If you’re a solo founder juggling Rails + remote work, see: FromMonkeyToMogul.com)
Myths and Truths of Entrepreneurship | From Monkey To Mogul
Everything you thought you knew about entrepreneurship might be wrong.
FromMonkeyToMogul.com
May 3, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Remote hybrid teams fall apart unless you document everything. Zoom even if you're in the same office. Write down decisions. No hallway privileges.
This stuff wrecks trust fast.
(If you’re a solo founder juggling Rails + remote work, see: FromMonkeyToMogul.com)
This stuff wrecks trust fast.
(If you’re a solo founder juggling Rails + remote work, see: FromMonkeyToMogul.com)
Most Rails apps don’t die suddenly.
They rot slowly.
Old gems.
Slow queries.
Deploy fear.
Fixing it doesn't need 6 months.
It needs one week of focused rescue.
realliferails.com/ruby-on-rail...
They rot slowly.
Old gems.
Slow queries.
Deploy fear.
Fixing it doesn't need 6 months.
It needs one week of focused rescue.
realliferails.com/ruby-on-rail...
Ruby on Rails Rescue Sprint - RealLifeRails
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realliferails.com
April 27, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Most Rails apps don’t die suddenly.
They rot slowly.
Old gems.
Slow queries.
Deploy fear.
Fixing it doesn't need 6 months.
It needs one week of focused rescue.
realliferails.com/ruby-on-rail...
They rot slowly.
Old gems.
Slow queries.
Deploy fear.
Fixing it doesn't need 6 months.
It needs one week of focused rescue.
realliferails.com/ruby-on-rail...
Got a broken or scary Rails app? I fix that.
💻 20+ yrs Rails dev
🚀 Built Zonmaster.com, MagnetManager.com and others
🦈 Shark Tank alum (Toygaroo)
⚙️ 2 freelance rescue slots open this month
DM if your app needs saving.
💻 20+ yrs Rails dev
🚀 Built Zonmaster.com, MagnetManager.com and others
🦈 Shark Tank alum (Toygaroo)
⚙️ 2 freelance rescue slots open this month
DM if your app needs saving.
April 15, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Got a broken or scary Rails app? I fix that.
💻 20+ yrs Rails dev
🚀 Built Zonmaster.com, MagnetManager.com and others
🦈 Shark Tank alum (Toygaroo)
⚙️ 2 freelance rescue slots open this month
DM if your app needs saving.
💻 20+ yrs Rails dev
🚀 Built Zonmaster.com, MagnetManager.com and others
🦈 Shark Tank alum (Toygaroo)
⚙️ 2 freelance rescue slots open this month
DM if your app needs saving.
Entrepreneurs don’t build products.
They build systems.
Products rust. Systems adapt.
I spent way too long trying to perfect “the thing” when I should’ve been building the engine behind it.
I get into this more in the new book:
👉 books2read.com/u/3L2gzw
They build systems.
Products rust. Systems adapt.
I spent way too long trying to perfect “the thing” when I should’ve been building the engine behind it.
I get into this more in the new book:
👉 books2read.com/u/3L2gzw
April 3, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Entrepreneurs don’t build products.
They build systems.
Products rust. Systems adapt.
I spent way too long trying to perfect “the thing” when I should’ve been building the engine behind it.
I get into this more in the new book:
👉 books2read.com/u/3L2gzw
They build systems.
Products rust. Systems adapt.
I spent way too long trying to perfect “the thing” when I should’ve been building the engine behind it.
I get into this more in the new book:
👉 books2read.com/u/3L2gzw
New book drop: *The Myths and Truths of Entrepreneurship*
A field guide for devs & dreamers who don’t buy the startup hype.
Bootstrapped? Solo? Curious? This one’s for you.
eBook, paperback, hardcover & audiobook (I narrate it).
books2read.com/u/3L2gzw
#FromMonkeyToMogul #entrepreneurship
A field guide for devs & dreamers who don’t buy the startup hype.
Bootstrapped? Solo? Curious? This one’s for you.
eBook, paperback, hardcover & audiobook (I narrate it).
books2read.com/u/3L2gzw
#FromMonkeyToMogul #entrepreneurship
April 1, 2025 at 3:19 AM
New book drop: *The Myths and Truths of Entrepreneurship*
A field guide for devs & dreamers who don’t buy the startup hype.
Bootstrapped? Solo? Curious? This one’s for you.
eBook, paperback, hardcover & audiobook (I narrate it).
books2read.com/u/3L2gzw
#FromMonkeyToMogul #entrepreneurship
A field guide for devs & dreamers who don’t buy the startup hype.
Bootstrapped? Solo? Curious? This one’s for you.
eBook, paperback, hardcover & audiobook (I narrate it).
books2read.com/u/3L2gzw
#FromMonkeyToMogul #entrepreneurship
Most lead magnets fail.
Not because your idea is bad.
But because you’re skipping the 3 things that actually make people want to give you their email.
Let’s break it down 🧵
Not because your idea is bad.
But because you’re skipping the 3 things that actually make people want to give you their email.
Let’s break it down 🧵
March 31, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Most lead magnets fail.
Not because your idea is bad.
But because you’re skipping the 3 things that actually make people want to give you their email.
Let’s break it down 🧵
Not because your idea is bad.
But because you’re skipping the 3 things that actually make people want to give you their email.
Let’s break it down 🧵
“I thought I had to do everything alone. That’s what almost killed my business.”
I spent the early years thinking real entrepreneurs were lone wolves.
I’d lock myself in a room, write code, avoid feedback, and try to outsmart the market.
But here’s what I learned (the hard way):
I spent the early years thinking real entrepreneurs were lone wolves.
I’d lock myself in a room, write code, avoid feedback, and try to outsmart the market.
But here’s what I learned (the hard way):
March 26, 2025 at 6:25 AM
“I thought I had to do everything alone. That’s what almost killed my business.”
I spent the early years thinking real entrepreneurs were lone wolves.
I’d lock myself in a room, write code, avoid feedback, and try to outsmart the market.
But here’s what I learned (the hard way):
I spent the early years thinking real entrepreneurs were lone wolves.
I’d lock myself in a room, write code, avoid feedback, and try to outsmart the market.
But here’s what I learned (the hard way):
I once started a company because I saw a LoveFilm DVD envelope in London and thought, “I can build that.”
That moment started my journey from dev to #founder to #SharkTank to EMBA.
My new book From Monkey to Mogul is for people like us.
📘 frommonkeytomogul.com
That moment started my journey from dev to #founder to #SharkTank to EMBA.
My new book From Monkey to Mogul is for people like us.
📘 frommonkeytomogul.com
Myths and Truths of Entrepreneurship | From Monkey To Mogul
Everything you thought you knew about entrepreneurship might be wrong.
frommonkeytomogul.com
March 22, 2025 at 8:28 AM
I once started a company because I saw a LoveFilm DVD envelope in London and thought, “I can build that.”
That moment started my journey from dev to #founder to #SharkTank to EMBA.
My new book From Monkey to Mogul is for people like us.
📘 frommonkeytomogul.com
That moment started my journey from dev to #founder to #SharkTank to EMBA.
My new book From Monkey to Mogul is for people like us.
📘 frommonkeytomogul.com
This post was personal. I built Magnet Manager to solve a problem I ran into again and again:
Want to grow your list? You need a lead magnet.
Here’s how I finally made it easy with AI 👇
medium.com/@psmy/your-b...
Want to grow your list? You need a lead magnet.
Here’s how I finally made it easy with AI 👇
medium.com/@psmy/your-b...
Your Business Needs a Lead Magnet.
Struggling to create a lead magnet? Here’s how AI can do it for you — fast, easy, and without the usual headache.
medium.com
March 21, 2025 at 12:09 PM
This post was personal. I built Magnet Manager to solve a problem I ran into again and again:
Want to grow your list? You need a lead magnet.
Here’s how I finally made it easy with AI 👇
medium.com/@psmy/your-b...
Want to grow your list? You need a lead magnet.
Here’s how I finally made it easy with AI 👇
medium.com/@psmy/your-b...
I used to spend weeks creating a lead magnet. Now I do it in 10 minutes (here's how).
Most people never make a lead magnet because it’s too much work. I was one of them.
So I built a tool that lets AI do it for you.
Here’s why lead magnets matter:
medium.com/@psmy/your-b...
Most people never make a lead magnet because it’s too much work. I was one of them.
So I built a tool that lets AI do it for you.
Here’s why lead magnets matter:
medium.com/@psmy/your-b...
Your Business Needs a Lead Magnet.
Struggling to create a lead magnet? Here’s how AI can do it for you — fast, easy, and without the usual headache.
medium.com
March 17, 2025 at 8:14 AM
I used to spend weeks creating a lead magnet. Now I do it in 10 minutes (here's how).
Most people never make a lead magnet because it’s too much work. I was one of them.
So I built a tool that lets AI do it for you.
Here’s why lead magnets matter:
medium.com/@psmy/your-b...
Most people never make a lead magnet because it’s too much work. I was one of them.
So I built a tool that lets AI do it for you.
Here’s why lead magnets matter:
medium.com/@psmy/your-b...
Thinking of quitting your job to go all-in on your business? 🚀 Not so fast. Learn how to define your purpose & build the skills you need before taking the leap. Listen now on Spotify: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/phi... #Entrepreneurship #Startups
Taking the Plunge | MBA for Entrepreneurs by MBA for Entrepreneurs
Quitting your job to go all-in on your business? Think twice. Success isn’t just about passion—it’s aboutdefining your purpose andbuilding skills through deliberate practice before taking the leap. Le...
creators.spotify.com
February 10, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Thinking of quitting your job to go all-in on your business? 🚀 Not so fast. Learn how to define your purpose & build the skills you need before taking the leap. Listen now on Spotify: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/phi... #Entrepreneurship #Startups
What’s the #1 thing keeping successful entrepreneurs going when things get tough? It’s not luck or talent—it’s PURPOSE. Have you defined yours? If not, you’re already falling behind.
Watch the video for more: youtu.be/N6EcXqF6qcg
#Entrepreneurship #Startups
Watch the video for more: youtu.be/N6EcXqF6qcg
#Entrepreneurship #Startups
Thinking of Going Full-Time on Your Business? WATCH THIS FIRST | MBA For Entrepreneurs
🚀 Thinking of quitting your job to go all-in on your business? Not so fast! Before you take the plunge, you need a solid plan. In this video, I break down t...
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February 6, 2025 at 2:18 AM
What’s the #1 thing keeping successful entrepreneurs going when things get tough? It’s not luck or talent—it’s PURPOSE. Have you defined yours? If not, you’re already falling behind.
Watch the video for more: youtu.be/N6EcXqF6qcg
#Entrepreneurship #Startups
Watch the video for more: youtu.be/N6EcXqF6qcg
#Entrepreneurship #Startups
🎥 The Entrepreneurial Mindset isn’t magic—it’s a mix of creativity, grit, & small steps. 💡
In my latest video, I share:
✅ Why ADHD fuels creativity
✅ How failure leads to success
✅ The power of micro-steps
Watch here: youtu.be/o6jGXQjJqxs
#Entrepreneurship #Creativity #Mindset
In my latest video, I share:
✅ Why ADHD fuels creativity
✅ How failure leads to success
✅ The power of micro-steps
Watch here: youtu.be/o6jGXQjJqxs
#Entrepreneurship #Creativity #Mindset
The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Unlock Your Creative Superpower | MBA for Entrepreneurs
YouTube video by Phil Smy
youtu.be
January 22, 2025 at 12:51 AM
🎥 The Entrepreneurial Mindset isn’t magic—it’s a mix of creativity, grit, & small steps. 💡
In my latest video, I share:
✅ Why ADHD fuels creativity
✅ How failure leads to success
✅ The power of micro-steps
Watch here: youtu.be/o6jGXQjJqxs
#Entrepreneurship #Creativity #Mindset
In my latest video, I share:
✅ Why ADHD fuels creativity
✅ How failure leads to success
✅ The power of micro-steps
Watch here: youtu.be/o6jGXQjJqxs
#Entrepreneurship #Creativity #Mindset