Coffee Time - An Open Startup Founder Story Mechanical Ink Studio

In this episode, Schalk Neethling discusses the potential future of web development, emphasizing the underutilized power of the open web platform over popular frameworks. He shares his thoughts on understanding and exploring the web platform before opting for frameworks. Schalk also introduces his Patreon page, and towards the end, he invites listeners to join his Slack groups and the upcoming meetup, fostering a community of like-minded individuals.
People and Products
VueNuxtReactNextTypeScriptDjangoRuby on RailsMongoDBPostgreSQLIncome projects and vocation projects - Passionately Curious podcastI am on Patreon :)Join us on SlackRecorded and produced by Mechanical Ink Studio.

In this "Coffee Time" podcast episode, the host shares their journey of resuming the podcast and venturing into indie creation. They discuss the challenges of post-production, emphasizing the importance of time management and financial planning in sustaining a business. The host also shares personal productivity tips, including using AI chatbots for brainstorming and recording spontaneous ideas through voice notes. They express a desire to engage more with online communities and maintain a positive outlook on their indie creator journey, encouraging others to prioritize essential needs and set clear financial goals for the future.
People and Companies
Indie Founder support groupMozilla FoundationMacWisperAnytypeSignalLex RomanBeginner Maps podcastRecorded and produced by Mechanical Ink Studio.

Welcome to episode 35 of the journey. It’s been a while. 😃
Ever tried to close a store account and felt like you were trying to escape a labyrinth? Join me as I share my personal and rather frustrating experience with modern technology that's supposed to simplify life but often complicates it.
This is a bit of a rant after a particularly frustrating experience. There are also positives, though, so stick around.
Links
Technology has failed us (from the archive)Indie Founders Support GroupUnderstanding the best day and frequency of the MeetupIndie Founder Support Group Business Details - As part of this community and Meetup group, I would love for us to create a shared spreadsheet that lists the businesses, services, and products offered and created by the community.Understanding the challenges of Indie CreatorsGeneral questions about the future of the communityGoogle Cloud Skills BoostThe internet ConMechanical Ink Studio Podcasts
The Mechanical Ink podcastThe Mycelium Network PodcastMental Health in Tech PodcastIndie Founder Support GroupTools I UseThese are affiliate links, but all are products I actively use.
DigitalOceanSimpleAnalytics A privacy-first analytics solutionGrammarly - The plagiarism checker is especially helpfulHover for Domain RegistrationRiversideSetAppFreshbooksJoin me in taking actionable steps to help the climate.

Welcome to episode 35 of the journey. It’s been a while. 😃 This is a quick check-in to update you all on where I am and invite everyone to the first meetup of the Indie Founders Support Group.
Links
Seth Godin — The Pursuit of Meaning, Choosing Your Attitude, Overcoming Rejection, and MoreHow To GET STARTED, GET UNSTUCK & SHARE Your Best Work | Seth Godin x Rich Roll PodcastMechanical Ink Studio Podcasts
The Mechanical Ink podcastThe Mycelium Network PodcastMental Health in Tech PodcastIndie Founder Support GroupTools I UseThese are affiliate links, but all are products I actively use.
DigitalOceanSimpleAnalytics A privacy-first analytics solutionGrammarly - The plagiarism checker is especially helpfulHover for Domain RegistrationRiversideSetAppFreshbooksJoin me in taking actionable steps to help the climate.

Welcome to day 34 of the journey. It’s been a while. 😃 It is not that I did not have the time to record, but that I would not have had the time to publish. I am also not sure whether I will post daily going forward. I am thinking maybe twice per week, and then some extra episodes here and there.

I am deep into the weeds of learning Python, Django, Django Ninja, and Pydantic. It’s fun, and I always wanted to learn Python properly, but there is a bit of a push and pull when you are learning on the client’s time. This means I need to be mindful of how many hours I bill, as I cannot bill a client for the time I spend learning the language and tools. Am I wrong? I would love to know your thoughts.
Mechanical Ink Studio Podcasts
The Mechanical Ink podcastThe Mycelium Network PodcastMental Health in Tech PodcastIndie Founder Support GroupTools I UseThese are affiliate links, but all are products I actively use.
DigitalOceanSimpleAnalytics A privacy-first analytics solutionGrammarly - The plagiarism checker is especially helpfulHover for Domain RegistrationRiversideSetAppFreshbooksJoin me in taking actionable steps to help the climate.

Welcome to day 33 of the journey. In this episode, I discuss some of the challenges faced when building an MVP, the notion of throw-away code, and how often the "throw-away" code becomes the code you need to maintain.
Mechanical Ink Studio Podcasts
The Mechanical Ink podcastThe Mycelium Network PodcastMental Health in Tech PodcastIndie Founder Support GroupTools I UseThese are affiliate links, but all are products I actively use.
DigitalOceanSimpleAnalytics A privacy-first analytics solutionGrammarly - The plagiarism checker is especially helpfulHover for Domain RegistrationRiversideSetAppFreshbooksJoin me in taking actionable steps to help the climate.