19 episodes
Consult David Kopec
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5.0 • 1 Rating
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An interview podcast about iOS and Mac software development specifically concerning the world of consultants — those who build apps for others. Content includes a mix of topical episodes and interviews with consultants and other developers. consultpodcast.com
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Episode 19: Matt Gallagher
Melbourne based iOS consultant and author of the popular blog Cocoa with Love, Matt Gallagher, joins the shows to discuss iOS contracting in Australia. Matt also provides his take on the power of blogging, the direction of Swift, and the future of MVC. consultpodcast.com
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Episode 18: Daniel Steinberg
In a wide-ranging interview, well known consultant, author, podcaster, and speaker Daniel Steinberg discusses his multifaceted career. Daniel takes us on his journey from academia through radio, television, and Java to arrive as a highly regarded veteran of the Cocoa community. Further topics include his work as a trainer, thoughts on podcasting, and the direction of Swift. consultpodcast.com
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Episode 17: Matthew Bischoff
Experienced iOS developer and consultant, Matthew Bischoff, tells the story of Lickability. Matt explains how he and two friends, while working full-time, expanded a side project into a successful consulting company. Matt also discusses working at The New York Times, his thoughts on WWDC 2017, and Lickability’s philosophy and strategies. consultpodcast.com
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Episode 16: Allen Pike
Allen Pike, CEO of Steamclock Software, discusses his career, running operations at SteamClock, balancing in-house apps with consulting work, and the Vancouver iOS scene. Allen also provides his thoughts on the trade-offs between cross-platform JavaScript frameworks and native development. consultpodcast.com
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Episode 15: Rob Napier
Popular speaker, author, and prolific open source contributor Rob Napier joins the show to discuss his career. Topics include balancing consulting with full time employment, security on iOS, and the functional programming community’s take on Swift. consultpodcast.com
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Episode 14: JP Simard on Realm
JP Simard, iOS lead at Realm, joins the show to discuss the Realm Mobile Database and the new Realm Mobile Platform. JP digs into the technical details that make Realm a great choice for developers. He also discusses his prodigious open source work and his prior life as lead of an iOS consulting firm. consultpodcast.com
Customer Reviews
Pearls of Consulting Wisdom
This is an excellent podcast for iOS developers who are already or are thinking about becoming indepenent consultants/freelancers.
David interviews iOS consultants from different parts of the world with different backgrounds, experiences and services focus. The questiosns that he asks are very important and the insights and advise of the guests are invaluable. The conversations that take place are the kind that you'd want to have if you had access to those consultants!
While there is a lot to get you motivated and encouraged, this is not a podcast where you'll only hear about rosy things. Guests often speak about the "feast and famine" periods, the challenging projects, hectic deadlines, etc.
Beyond the experiences and advise, one of the takeaways for me is getting a glimpse of the human-side of those interviewed; the uncertainties, the mistakes and lessons learned. Behind the tech talk and experience, it's just another fellow human being trying their best to make a decent living, but being professional and proud of their craft along the way!