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Jason Swett - Nothing About Service Objects

Jan 9, 2024
52:30
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Jason Swett, known in the Rails community for his podcast and book, talks about his recent transition into consulting and product development. He discusses the benefits of long-term engagements and building trust with clients. The chapter also explores the evolution of coaching and the importance of establishing a non-negotiable North Star objective. They discuss unique projects, like starting a snail mail newsletter and going on a world tour. The hosts also talk about the evolution of personal branding and the challenges of finding intelligent and conscientious clients. They emphasize the advantages of building from a solid foundation and highlight Sensity Ruby as an upcoming conference focused on fostering meaningful connections and camaraderie.
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Quick takeaways

  • Freelancing provides the freedom to attract clients who share your values and genuinely want your help.
  • Building a solid foundation from the beginning is more beneficial than creating a mess and cleaning it up later.

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Transitioning to Freelancing and Consulting

The podcast episode explores the guest's journey from job hopping to freelancing and consulting. The guest discusses the reasons why freelancing was a better fit for them and the challenges they faced in the transition.

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