Rails Business Navigating the Freelance and Product Development Landscape with Jason Swett
In this episode of the Rails Business Podcast, hosts Brendan Buckingham and Ryan Frisch welcome Jason Swett, a content creator and Ruby influencer. The conversation dives deep into the intricacies of consulting, emphasizing the importance of sales and marketing. Jason shares his experiences and challenges in freelancing, noting the similarities to full-time employment. They also explore Jason's new venture, a continuous integration platform called Saturn CI, and his long-term goal of balancing a product-building endeavor with stable income.
00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction
01:16 Consulting Insights and Advice
02:26 Balancing Sales, Marketing, and Development
04:17 Freelancing vs Full-Time Employment
05:46 Challenges in Freelancing
07:46 Advisory Work and Its Difficulties
09:15 Considering Full-Time Employment
11:30 Product Development Journey
14:01 Finding a Viable Product Idea
19:01 Evaluating Business Ideas
26:13 Leveraging Influence for Product Success
29:08 Conclusion and Contact Information
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