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Podcast: Tech Deep Dive
Episode: The Build vs. Buy Delusion: Why Most IT Engineers Have It Backwards
Description: What’s worse than paying for expensive software? Building your own—and realizing it was a mistake. IT engineers love the idea of building custom solutions. More control. More flexibility. No vendor lock-in. But what happens when the maintenance costs pile up, the engineers move on, and your business is stuck with an outdated, unsupported mess?In this episode, Max Clark challenges the "Build vs. Buy" mindset that dominates IT culture. He breaks down why most internal builds fail, how third-party platforms outpace in-house development, and the strategic shortcut smart companies use to stay ahead. Befor...