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Jeremy and Jess interview indie developers who have a passion for the Rails framework and bring their hustle and creativity to building a business. They strive to understand the challenges these developers face and how they are overcoming them to create successful businesses.

IndieRails Jess Brown & Jeremy Smith

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Jeremy and Jess interview indie developers who have a passion for the Rails framework and bring their hustle and creativity to building a business. They strive to understand the challenges these developers face and how they are overcoming them to create successful businesses.

    Crafting Service Offerings

    Crafting Service Offerings

    In this episode of IndieRails, we delve into the world of productized services in software development. Moving beyond the traditional model of bespoke or custom solutions, productized services offer a blend of consistency, scalability, and efficiency, reshaping how businesses approach service offerings.
    We were prompted to look into this topic by a question from Pascal, who coincidentally just launched his React To Hotwire Migration Service offering.
    In episode, we aim to explore the journey from concept to market, the strategic advantages of adopting a productized model, and the challenges developers face in this transition. Join us as we uncover the keys to successfully crafting service offerings that combine the best of both products and services, making a compelling case for innovation in the way we deliver value to clients.
    Original Question from Pascalhttps://twitter.com/pascallaliberte/status/1724873520562237835
    This is timely because he just launched his React To Hotwire Migration Service offering: https://twitter.com/pascallaliberte/status/1765489247694332083

    • 48 min
    Andy Croll - An Abundance of Work-Adjacent Hobbies

    Andy Croll - An Abundance of Work-Adjacent Hobbies

    Andy Croll is a Rubyist, author, and speaker. He's the CTO of CoverageBook, creator of the First Ruby Friend mentoring program, organizer of Brighton Ruby, and this year is co-chair of RailsConf. In short, he's a bit busy. In our conversation, we dive into his work at CoverageBook, discuss the hiring, onboarding, and mentoring of early career devs, and talk Ruby conferences (and why you should go).
    Relevant LinksTwitterWebsiteWhy go to a Ruby or Rails conference?One Ruby ThingFirst Ruby FriendBrighton RubyRailsConfCoverageBook

    • 46 min
    Ben Orenstein - The Developer-Turned-Founder

    Ben Orenstein - The Developer-Turned-Founder

    In this episode we get the chance to interview Ben Orenstein: A person who probably doesn't need much of an introduction to our listeners. This episode should be special. Ben's journey from developer to entrepreneur exemplifies the path many in our audience aspire to tread. With a keen eye for opportunities and a deep understanding of the software industry's nuances, Ben's insights are invaluable for anyone looking to leverage their technical skills beyond the keyboard. Join us as we discuss strategies, challenges, and the mindset required to thrive in the competitive landscape of tech entrepreneurship.
    Links:TwitterTupleTuple PodcastPersonal siteHackers Inc Podcast"Predictable Mistakes of the Developer-Turned-Founder" - Laracon talk

    • 49 min
    Matt D. Smith - Sharing the Good News of the Lasso Tool

    Matt D. Smith - Sharing the Good News of the Lasso Tool

    In this episode, we chat with Jess's friend and fellow Georgian, Matt D. Smith. While developers may not be too familiar, Matt is widely known and well respected in the interface design community. He ran an independent design studio for many years, eventually transitioning to building products and courses. Matt is currently focused on Shift Nudge, the premiere online learning experience for designing beautiful & functional interfaces.
    Matt shares with us his story of moving from client work to products, and growing an online presence. The parallels to indie development are striking, with many takeaways for those trying to build an independent practice, or grow as content creators.
    Relevant LinksMatt's TwitterMatt's YouTubeMatt's WebsiteShift NudgeUse ContrastFlowkit

    • 55 min
    Allan Branch - Captain of His Own Pirate Ship

    Allan Branch - Captain of His Own Pirate Ship

    In this episode we catch up with an old friend, Allan Branch. Allan and his partner Steve were early adopters of rails and made a big splash in the tech community with their company LessEverything. They put on many conferences (LessConf), workshops, offered consulting services, created and sold a SaaS, displayed silly/witty marketing and shared a ton of what they've learned through social and open source projects, blogs and more.
    Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs, Allan has taken concepts from his dad's car wash businesses (the "Jason Fried of car washes") applied them to software, and now is applying them to real estate, city development and breweries too.
    You don't want to miss this one, there's so much to learn. There's lots of great stories and even better advice.
    Links:Allan on TwitterCurrent tech company (they're looking to hire Elixir and Rails devs)Allan's link tree 

    • 51 min
    Jason Swett - Nothing About Service Objects

    Jason Swett - Nothing About Service Objects

    Jason Swett is well-known in the Rails community for his podcast, Code with Jason, and his book, The Complete Guide to Rails Testing. Jason joins us to talk about his recent transition back into consulting after working for companies for the past few years. He shares about various projects he's been working on, building his personal brand, and his newest coaching service.
    Jason is also hosting the 2nd iteration of Sin City Ruby at the Tropicana Las Vegas! Get your ticket and come meet Jason, Jeremy, Jess and a host of other Ruby friends!
    Links:TwitterWebsiteBookSin City Ruby
    Mentioned:Friendly.rb talkMillion Dollar Consulting, Alan Weiss

    • 52 min

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