Developers: Start a consulting company?

[@יואלבלום]

I never knew Louis CK has a software development podcast, totally cool!

[@ChangeNode]

😂

[@iolss]

Nice topic, thank you for your insights, I have my own company but today I'm an independent contractor working for a single client, I guess my challenge is how I can get more clients but at the same time continue with a business mentality instead of just being an "overemployed" thing, so it is always good to see experienced developers ideas on this subject, I don't see too much of this on KZbin.

[@steve-adams]

Becoming over employed is a nightmare. If you have a hard time saying no, it can be hard to avoid happening. In fact I'd say that every consultant needs to learn to tactfully say no very early on. No is an important word that's both powerful and dangerous. The tact is essential, but without it, the over employment scenario is inevitable and burnout is next. That's a great way to ruin a consulting gig.

[@ChangeNode]

Totally. The goal is to shift from one person shop to trying to get to, say, five people billing. That may mean targeting 20-30 hours/billable instead of 40+ so you have time for biz dev. At a minimum try to do at least 2-3 lunches/coffees with managers a week.

[@mohamedabdul633]

Thank you for your video, could you please make video about how to even start a consulting company?

[@ChangeNode]

Any aspect in particular? Huge topic!

[@ulizez89]

@@ChangeNode Capital for example, it would be interesting to start a consulting firm, but if I need to pay each employee the competitive wage rate in the consulting market... I could save all my life I won't get that kind of starting money.