3r Interactive | Caffeinated Advice Jay Johns
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A weekly podcast about entrepreneurship from a technical perspective. If you are a non-technical business owner, sit and have coffee with Jay Johns, the founder of 3r Interactive. Get advice on the process of design for mobile applications or custom websites and how to communicate effectively to software developers.
3r Interactive is a tech company in Fort Wayne, IN. The host Jay Johns has been in the tech industry since 2007 and founded 3r Interactive in 2012. Along with being an entrepreneur, Jay earned a bachelor's degree in Video Game Design and a Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction (User Experience). Teaching is a big part of Jay's life he has taught at the college level for over five years.
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How do you know if your business idea is viable? The Answer: Product Validation
Jay Johns the founder of 3r Interactive, LLC talks to guest Olivia Ulch, the creative behind Design Fort Wayne. Jay and Olivia talk about the value of product validations for entrepreneurs in the beginning phases of developing a business. Product validation is discussed as arguable one of the most important aspects of starting a business. Furthermore, the duo highlights their ability to offer assistance and peace of mind to entrepreneurs in the Fort Wayne start-up community.
Topics include The value of product validation, defining an audience for a product or service, how large and small brands use product validation, as well as advice for those contemplating what steps to take next in developing a business idea.
http://3rtechstrategy.com/index.php/productvalidation/
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Jay Johns
Founder of 3r Interactive, LLC
www.3rinteractive.com
Olivia Ulch
Creative Owner of Design Fort Wayne
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The One Question Start-Ups Must Ask When Testing Products
Jay Johns the founder of 3r Interactive, LLC talks about how asking one question during product testing could have saved this entrepreneur $40,000. Can you guess what this question is?
Topics include: Product validation, achieving a successful business model, avoiding start-up mistakes, and placing emphasis on product value to consumers.
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How to Strengthen Your Creative Portfolio
Jay Johns the founder of 3r Interactive, LLC talks about the value of having a creative portfolio. Topics include: Why is a portfolio important, how to select what to include in your portfolio, and what employers look for in a portfolio.
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Benefits of an On-Demand Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Jay Johns, Founder and CEO of 3r Interactive, LLC, has a conversation about looking into an On-Demand CTO for your company. Topics include: What is a CTO? CTOs as a Solution for Miscommunication, and Responsibilities of a CTO for the cost of an intern.
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Setting Up For Success When Working For Residuals
Startup teams and other independent developers with a small budget (or no budget) for a project will often consider sharing residuals. This idea of working for residual income can be an appropriate solution if you don’t have much spare cash to invest in your project, but it can be challenging to keep it rolling smoothly. Topics include Ensuring Project Success, Navigating Contracts, and Small Scope is Key.
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Jay Johns
Founder and CEO of 3r Interactive, LLC
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The Benefits of a Minimum Viable Product
Jay Johns the founder of 3r Interactive, LLC talks about three benefits of creating a Minimal Viable Product (MVP). Topics are: Prototypes Without Code, Building a Blueprint, and Get Stakeholders Invested Early.
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https://youtu.be/xiCxq6Ef51M