Episode 30 - Tech Saves You From Inflation
December 17, 2025
Show Notes
Summary
In this episode, Martin and Adam discuss the intersection of technology, economics, and software design. They begin by reviewing a recent Event Modeling workshop, referencing key takeaways such as the importance of naming lookup models specifically for their slice to avoid coupling, and the visual placement of processors. The conversation then shifts to “Vibe Coding” and AI, with Adam sharing his experiment in building a Yahtzee game using LLMs. He highlights how AI struggles with scope—breaking existing features when asked to make small changes—and how Event Modeling provides the necessary structure to solve this.
The core of the episode explores why technology should save you from inflation. Adam argues that software consultancies using a “pay-per-slice” fixed-price model shouldn’t need to raise rates with inflation. Instead, increased efficiency and better tooling should allow developers to complete slices faster, effectively raising their hourly yield without charging clients more. They conclude with updates on tooling (Miro vs. custom tools), new book announcements, and the “musical score” analogy for reading Event Models.
Timestamps
[00:00] Intro & Christmas Market Chat
[01:58] Workshop Review: Processors & Lookup Models
[13:20] Vibe Coding: Building Yahtzee with AI
[27:40] Event Modeling as a Musical Score
[33:40] Why Tech Saves You From Inflation (Pay-Per-Slice)
[53:50] Selling Fixed-Price Consulting in Europe vs. NA
[01:00:00] Tooling: Miro Pricing & Custom Tools
[01:04:20] Adam’s Upcoming Book