Weekly discussion by freelancers and professionals about running a business, finding clients, marketing, and lifestyle related to being a freelancer.

Episode 28: The Ruby Freelancers Show 028 – What do You Wish You had Known When You Started Freelancing?

September 21, 2012 53:46 64.52 MB Downloads: 0

Panel

Charles Max Wood (twitter github Teach Me To Code Rails Summer Camp)
Eric Davis (twitter github blog)
Jeff Schoolcraft (twitter github blog)
Sammy Larbi (twitter github blog)

Discussion

Setting Time Boundaries
Use Goals
Dividing time between client work and product dev.
Educating clients, RE: time
Subcontractors
Set up an emergency fund.
Entitled Clients and Pricing
Competing With Low Quality Developers
Fixed Bids
Ask questions and qualify potential clients.

Picks

A List Apart - Habit Fields (Eric)
8th Light - Fixed Feature (Eric)
Radio Shack (Chuck)
LG Tone Bluetooth Headphones (Chuck)
Evan Light (Sammy)