How I Hire for My Startup 💻l Startup Diaries (ep 4)

[@abdulmuizzkelani3760]

At this point, it's a known fact that Daniel Nejo always deliver, it's amazing how he gets the best camera Angle, the best sound, the ambience of his videos, it's all just great quality. I was wondering if I want to build something very rare and can't find anyone who has designed something close on any design site, although I know that rarely happens, what would you suggest would be the best way to hire a designer.

[@bikeb7286]

Hi, I'm UX/UI Designer (from GER) and a little bit confused about your tipps. In general, UX and UI are 2 different jobs. And not every UX designer is able to do UI and not every UI designer is a UX designer. Dribble has a lot of copy&paste styles, mostly there are UI Designer. You have to study there biography, if this projects are "real". Mostly, you can't show on dribble real designs from bigger companies, because of copyright. So most of the styles are not real projects, there just look nice. In short: UI = what the design looks like, UX = User Experience (the strategy behind an App). And the UX part is the most important part and based on user research, user flows, wireframing and so on. When your product is not logical, but it just look nice, user won't use it.

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Amigo, thanks for watching and for leaving a comment. Yes, so the first thing I look at is the UI (how good their designs look) and then when we start talking (after I reach out to them vai email, etc), based on my description of project needs and what we are trying to achieve, I will know if the person is someone who I can work with to achieve the UX (the experience and flow). As a startup founder creating a new software, we (startup founders) always already know how the user experience will be like (because we do months of research ahead of time checking competition, user needs, creating rough ugly sketches of our own, etc) So, my explanation of the project scope, flow etc - will enable the designer to be able to create wireframes of the flow which will then be converted into designs. As a founder, I am able to pick up on people's skillset or strengths when talking to them, so I can easily know if this person will be a good fit or not. As I said in the video, there are other layers involved which I will not be able to go through in the video due to time and not to make the video too long. (I just gave an overview of my thought process) Cheers Amigo

[@gabbycorgado3060]

Loving the energy of your vids man! Sets up my vibe every time and keeps me in that "grind" mindset.

[@lifeofnejo]

Gracias Amigo! I appreciate the watch and comment 🙏🙏

[@NortonX-B]

This episode was absolute juice 🔥🔥🔥

[@lifeofnejo]

Thanks Amigo! 🙏🙏

[@theSami_A]

Always an inspiration👋 Is there a way one can see how the camera you use to film the sky, the side, your whole self and bike in full while on motion? Always wondered lol. And I already checked out the camera. You mentioned it in one of your replies. But just still do wonder how the filming of your whole self and bike from a distance while riding really works😂 And the feel, like a "Robot" when you're in WeWork and walking to get your hydration starter pack lol

[@lifeofnejo]

Looool! My hydration pack is a must 😂 and don’t forget the starvation pack! The camera is really good but I think I find more creative ways to get certain shots, the more I shoot - the more creativity I will unlock I believe! More videos coming soon! 🙏

[@umar_ndungo_tech]

Even came to the channel Earlier than usual to see if the video was posted. Love these vlogs.

[@lifeofnejo]

Thanks Amigo! 😊😊 hopefully I can keep up the consistency 🙏

[@kaoapithep3199]

I can absolutely tell you that I love your vids. They are inspiring me as always. Shout out for Nejo for these great contents!

[@lifeofnejo]

Thanks Kao! I appreciate you watching and for your kind comments! Will continue to create more! Let’s win! 🚀🚀

[@deshungrant31]

Yoooooooooooooooo..we got another one!! Love the video bro! So damn peaceful... everything is beautiful..love from Atlanta ga ❤️

[@lifeofnejo]

My brother Deshun!!! Thanks for the continuous support! Another one!!! Word to DJ Khaled! Sending you positive energy and love from London! 🏆🙏

[@godricson4858]

Thank you for uploading! I am a student in electrical and software, your vids give me so much ideas & aesthetic feelings. Keep it coming!!!

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Godric! Thanks for watching! I’m glad you are finding my video valuable! Keep going amigo! Let’s win 🏆

[@brianruizy]

Nice vlog!! 👌 As a developer, interesting to see DITL from the perspective of a founder

[@lifeofnejo]

Love my bro Brian! Just subscribed to your channel, beautiful content!!!! Let’s win Amigo 🏆🙏🙏🙏

[@conorjackson904]

Love the All-in Podcast too :)

[@lifeofnejo]

Yes Amigo!!!!

[@saliacamara2272]

Great video ! I will suggest you to update the year in your landing page footer section.

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Salia! Thanks Amigo

[@Stajmanto]

Found that channel few days ago and love your content and the way you make videos!💯

[@lifeofnejo]

Thanks Marek! Thanks for watching Amigo!

[@wajolomix]

Very useful the hacks for hiring people. As an ad agency enterpreneur I can feel how hard it is the begining. Cheers m8, greeetings from Mexico.

[@lifeofnejo]

Thanks for watching and the comments Amigo 🙏

[@jonbaxter17]

Really enjoying these episodes, thanks!

[@lifeofnejo]

Thanks Amigo! Thank you for watching and leaving a comment! Gracias Amigo!

[@pasqualegallo]

Thank you for your videos. They are so inspiring. 🤩

[@lifeofnejo]

Thanks for the kind words Amigo! Let’s win!!! 🏆🙏

[@JosephOyebola]

Top Notch as always. What cost-effective tools do you use for your marketing and user acquisition

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Joseph, thanks for the kind words and for watching! I’ll make a more in-depth video on this 🙏

[@JosephOyebola]

@@lifeofnejo much appreciation. I earnestly look forward to this 🙏

[@iamcaitlinn]

Loving your vlogs.. it really inspires me😊

[@lifeofnejo]

Glad you enjoy them! Thank you for watching 🙏🙏

[@jackchyna3513]

great video as always brother

[@lifeofnejo]

Much appreciated my brother!

[@icecreamyolama5568]

Love the vidss, keep them coming❤❤❤

[@lifeofnejo]

Thanks Yolama!!!! I appereciate! More coming!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SM-hf3kp]

If you are building in public, are you able to share your revenues etc, how you achieved growth, how you got your first customers, and if you have plans raising seed round or appropriate funding?

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey SM. Thanks for the comment Amigo! I’m not technically building in public as I’ve been working on my startup since 2021, so I took a break from KZbin and social media to focus on building and getting to a place where things are somewhat “stable”. (I didn’t have the time in the early stages to create any video or even have a life in the early stages) So, now that things are more “stable”, I have some time to record my day which is these videos I’m creating. I have started creating KZbin shorts to answer some of the questions you mentioned but I’ll also answer others in my coming vlogs. About raising money, I’m honestly not thinking of it at the moment because I belong to the school of thought of “bootstrapping”. So I’ll be bootstrapping for a while. Cheers Amigo

[@kevin_redfern]

Love these videos dude!

[@lifeofnejo]

Thanks my man Kevin! 🙏🙏

[@matthewhillary5146]

Just wanted to say been recently watching your days in the life for a while now and love the amount of effort put into these videos! Keep it up!

[@lifeofnejo]

Thank you very much Matthew! I appreciate that! A lot goes into it and I’ll be doing more. I appreciate the kind words 🙏

[@matthewhillary5146]

@@lifeofnejo I can tell! As a designer, these styles of videos inspire me for a lifestyle change😂 again thank you!

[@lifeofnejo]

@@matthewhillary5146 let’s goooooooo! 🏆🏆

[@miccolos6270]

U dey really try my broda. I troway salute.

[@lifeofnejo]

Thanks my bro! Appreciate 🙏

[@leonmm1007]

I appreciate these type of videos you make really motivating. God bless

[@lifeofnejo]

Thanks Leon, glad you are liking them!

[@danielolusesi808]

These videos are top tier 😊

[@lifeofnejo]

Thanks Daniel! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@bymillionaire]

2:31 that monochrome LV 🤎

[@lifeofnejo]

Love my bro! If you know, you know! :)

[@elkadyvid]

Totally love your content, very valuable.. I'm also a non-tech having some potential tech startup ideas in mind. It would be great if you could publish a whole series as a guide for non-tech entrepreneurs. What AI tools have you been using, and how important is it to keep a back-end team rather than just maintain platforms yourself? These questions are samples of what could be interesting to know for non-techies over there;)

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Amigo! Thanks for watching and the kind words! You are right, I intend to create more detailed videos geared towards non-technical founders (as I am one), so more videos will be coming and I will be giving my thoughts on those questions and more. Cheers Amigo

[@edenassos]

Non-technical founders are basically bottom of the pile when it comes to startups. If one isn't technical, one better be either good at design or marketing. If one isn't good at all 3 of those things, one better be so good at talking or have money otherwise it's a sinking ship.

[@lifeofnejo]

@@edenassos You've spoken nothing but FACTS!

[@briannx7308]

The way I shouted " Yesterday's price is not today's price" in excitement for the new episode 😁😁😆😅. I love the consistency, so motivating and fresh, keep them coming Amigo !!!!

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Brian!!! Yesterday's price, is NOT today price!!!!!!!!! The price has gone uppppppppp!!! Love my bro, I plan to keep up the consistency (if time allows) Bless

[@somtoachu5704]

Same man same

[@Markymark1408]

nice video Daniel, so when searching on dribble for a ux/ui designer you would avoid 'team options' and look for pro is that correct? new to dribble

[@emilliarosetteAI]

Really love your blogs. Still can’t believe I m at this particular wework almost everyday 😅😅😅 it looks really good for filming. Love what you do!

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Emillia! Thanks for the comment! Glad you like them! Yes, This location is beautiful 👌

[@jc2685]

Inspirational content! What camera do you use to film yourself riding your e-bike?

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Amigo! Thanks for the comment and for watching! I use a 360 camera to film my rides and POVs. I’ve left the camera and link in the description

[@carlesg0n]

lovely commute! how do you make those biking shots though? are you riding with a partner who's filming you? a drone? cheers!

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Amigo! Thanks for the comment. Lol, no I use a 360 camera. I have left the exact camera in the comment section

[@ChameeraPremasiri]

Hey Nejo, this is a fascinating series, and addicted to your videos. One small question, how do you fund your startup?

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Amigo! Thanks for the comment and the kind words. So, I funded my startup in the beginning with money made from other businesses. I’ve always been an entrepreneur, so I’ve always had a source of income. So, for the first year of building and mini-launch of my startup, I funded it from my other businesses’s profit. But at the moment, the startup makes enough money to fund itself and pay all team members and expenses. Cheers

[@davidoladoyinjnr]

Hi Dan, Super excited to catch up on another exciting and informational vlog. I think that aside from helping startups find talents, those tips would help tech professionals better position themselves. Keep inspiring boss. ✌

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey David! Thanks for the comment and kind words. YES! When creating the video, I knew that designers and developers who follow me would also be able to see behind the scenes of how people hire and that can help them postion themselves to standout. For example, if you are a UI/UX designer - it would be a great idea to create designs in various niches, so that when people are searching to create a software in a niche and they see you have created something within that space, you instantly standout. For developers, it also shows that being able to answer questions posed in the job description of a project allows the person who's hiring know that you understand the project and are a good fit. Cheers Amigo!

[@davidoladoyinjnr]

Cheers boss! Keep inspiring.

[@videomaster5437]

What job was you doing previously before starting the start up and how did you invest into the start up initially

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Amigo! I’ve never had a job, I’ve always been self-employed. I’ve done most online businesses: web design agency, digital marketing agency, affiliate marketing, SEO, digital products etc. so I’ve always been in the mix

[@byrodrygo]

Loving it! Do you use any app for the background music? TIA!

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Amigo! Thanks for watching and the comment! For background music, I use a site called “Epidemic Sounds” 🙏

[@byrodrygo]

@@lifeofnejo Following your path, amigo! Keep going! 💪

[@theokofi]

What gear do you use for those POV shots when you’re in the office and for the bike shots?

[@lifeofnejo]

I currently use DJI action 2. I’ve left a link to it and my other gears in the video description

[@theokofi]

@@lifeofnejo nice. I’ll check it out. Are you wearing a chest harness to get that POV view?

[@jackkhoury98]

Hey man, great work on the vlogs. Makes me miss living in London! Quick q, did you have to secure funding to get footy amigo off the ground or did you bootstrap it the whole way?

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Jack! Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching! London is really good! But I’m low-key thinking of moving outside London for more green and space 😂 (we will see) About funding, I’ve always bootstrapped and plan to continue to do so. I’m from the school of thought of bootstrapping. I’ve turned down a few investments from VC firms and one of the top 2 startup accelerators in Silicon Valley, I want to boostrap this all the way (I might be wrong to do so but I’m trying to prove a point to myself and others within the startup space) 🙏

[@lucaprotelli]

Hi, I'm a computer science student (from Italy) and I disagree with what you said in this video because if you are looking for a developer, I think it is not a good idea to ask ChatGPT about the requirements for the job. I think you should discuss with a senior developer about the best web technology to use for your application. These days you have many option that can be used. Nice vlog though! Cheers

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Amigo! Thanks for the comment You have a point but AI can be used to help a non-technical founder navigate the early stages of finding / speaking to the right devs (because I know lots of people who will apply for roles in which they do not have the appropriate techstack for) Most non-technical founder do not know what techstack is needed to build their software / startup and thus do not know how to construct a job search content to find a developer (developers), however with the message from chatgpt like in the video, they can use that to start a dialogue to end up finding the right dev. Also, I know that senior devs and other devs are skeptical of chatgpt but it’s 1000% here to stay and here to almost (I said almost) replace lots of roles! Heck, my senior dev uses chatgpt every single day to solve complex things that he has no idea how to, in the past - I would have needed to hire an external contractor to come on board to solve (or implement) some of the things chatgpt just tells my senior dev how to do in minutes. I believe if you tell chatgpt the space and niche you are trying to build a startup in, it can confidently tell you the techstack needed and then you can use that to search for devs to start with and then take it from there PS; I’m not a technical founder, so I might be oversimplifying things in my comments above Cheers Amigo

[@mariomedrano7305]

Hey Dan! I’ve recently discovered your channel and I want to congratulate you for the quality and the aesthetics of your videos. I am an engineering student from Spain with a quite innovative idea for a startup, but I think I lack the technical abilities to program the entire platform. I wonder If you could give me some further advice on how to find and hire developers/ co-founders. Thanks in advance and keep grinding! 🚀

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Mario! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! I see! So, when it comes to hiring developers / Co-founders, I’m not particularly an expert, I only share what I know and what works for me. For Co-founders - I’ve always been the guy who had ideas but couldn’t develop it, so I would find technical guys from my circle and pitch the idea to them in which we will be 50-50 partners (he / she would be the technical Co-founder) BUT, none of those startups went anywhere because I later discovered that I’m not a Co-founder type of person 😂 I’m more a one man army! So, the only other option was to (is to) hire and pay people to develop my idea. But this ofcourse requires having money enough to pay them - because I never want anyone to work free for me based on promises of “what things could be”, I like to pay people for their time and service…… So, I had to make money to be able to afford to pay developers and team members who will build my idea. The exact method I use to hire people is what I explained and showed in this video. There’s really nothing more to it besides the process of actually speaking to the people who apply and then testing them out to see if they are a good fit; skill-set wise and budget wise. So, the punchline of my reply is 1. If you can’t build your status fully yourself, you have to find a technical Co-founder who has the skillsets to do so and you trust him/her and then you guys go 50-50 on ownership. 2. You hire people and pay them. You own 100% of your startup but you pay the people who work for you to build it (designers, devs etc) Hope this helps

[@mariomedrano7305]

This actually helps a lot! Thanks for your help mate. I feel really identified with being “the guy who has ideas but couldn’t develop them”. As you said, It is difficult at first to be able to hire an entire team of developers, but I’ll try my best to launch an MVP and scale it.

[@amancalledchristian]

great vlog, do you use any drone to film?

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Amigo, thanks for watching. Oh no, I don't use drone. The camera I use is in the description section of the video.

[@efrenelizabeth]

Hey awesome videos I have a question do you like hp laptop instead of MacBook? Any advice

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Efren, thanks for the comment Oh yes I prefer HP over Macs. I have always use HP since I started using computers, lol. I personally just enjoy using PCs because that is what I have always used and there's flexiblity to use lots of softwares compared to Macs (in my opinion)

[@SixGuyVi]

Hey Nejo, I’ve been meaning to ask you how did you get your first web design client?

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Amigo, I’m not a web designer anymore. For you to ask, you must have been following me for a long time when I was still a Wordpress design freelancer (and graphics designer) I have created blogposts about this on my blog ThePresidentialHustle.com, I believe the articles should still be there. (Not sure).

[@cloudypalms3803]

How do you record your video when we are seeing it from your perspective? Like when you walk into the office? I would like to do something similar.

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Amigo, I use a 360 camera. (the exact one I use is in the description) So, this types of shots are called "POV", you can search on youtube - "how to create POV shots" and you will be able to see tutorials on how to achieve this. My camera and gear list is in the description. (I am thinking of creating a video soon showing how I achieve all my shots and the gears I use) Cheers

[@cloudypalms3803]

@@lifeofnejo Thank you so much! Really appreciate you replying :). Your videos look great, I want to try something similar.

[@CrashBeastt]

Hi , Hope you finds this message well . First of all thank a lot for uploading such great videos for us . I wanna ask one question are you hiring designers and developers for your own product ? If no, then it means you are hiring for your client.but how you found client ?

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Amigo. Thanks for the comment. I’m currently not hiring, when and if I do - I’ll share this on my channel. 🙏

[@CrashBeastt]

@@lifeofnejo no no , i am not saying you to hire me .please read again my message.i am asking something .thanks

[@lifeofnejo]

@@CrashBeastt I hire designers and devs for my own product.

[@CrashBeastt]

@@lifeofnejo got it thanks .By the what's your product ?

[@harryokafor5955]

Nice videos, I see your bike is electric… what’s the name and did you have to get insurance for it?

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Harry! Thanks for the kind words! Yes it’s electric. No I didn’t get insurance for it. The bike is from a brand called “SMRLO”

[@StefanRows]

These videos are super positive and nice to watch. Getting a lot of Casey vibes. Keep it up, brother. Makes me motivated to get stuff done.

[@lifeofnejo]

Thank you very much Stefan! I appreciate you watching and the comment! Let’s win 🏆

[@somtoachu5704]

My guy on that all in pod cast

[@lifeofnejo]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!! If you know, you know!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for watching Amigo!

[@Enrique_AG]

Hey Nejo! Nice videos, thanks for sharing. Next goal: translate your platform to spanish and portuguese ;)

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Enrique! Thanks for the comment! Yes!!! We are already working on localisation! Thank you for the nudge 🙏🙏

[@thapelomakobe8534]

Wich type of camera u use while u ride your bike

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Amigo, I use a 360 camera - listed in the description!

[@FootyAmigo]

First to comment, lol.

[@lifeofnejo]

You should be working, not commenting on people's channel. Lol

[@aloiltonsantos7098]

O nome "Footy Amigo" foi inspirado no Brasil ou português brasileiro?

[@lifeofnejo]

Eu estava procurando uma palavra muito universal para "amigo" e decidi que "Amigo" é a palavra mais universalmente conhecida para amigo, então eu a escolhi! E soa bem também. :) Obrigado por assistir o vídeo amigo

[@natelegler]

Another great video. It's weird because you use the exact strategy I've used for numerous projects that I have done before: Dribbble for inspiration and for hiring designers Upwork for job postings while using screening questions Always give small tasks, to begin with that require them to follow specific instructions given to them. Details are very important to help know that they aren't just there to breeze through it.

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Nate! Thanks for watching and for the comment! Yes!!! This method is what I’ve used for years and have gotten so much success with it. I use it every time! Let’s win Amigo! 🙏

[@natelegler]

@@lifeofnejo Happy to read that you startup is able to now make enough to cover your expenses. That's a huge win don't take it for granted. Will keep looking out for the next video to drop.

[@lifeofnejo]

@@natelegler thanks Amigo! Will post more 🙏🙏

[@saishoono]

Hi, I'm really interested in UI/UX and I wanted to enter the world of web design for me as a beginner since I don't have experience. what I'm doing is self learn and watching youtube free courses about UI/UX design, What can you advise me to make improvements or do I still have a chance even though I'm doing self learn and online courses or do you have techniques for us beginners? Thanks for the reply

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Amigo! Firstly, Weldone on choosing to learn a skill. UI/UX is a very lucrative skill to have. (It’s funny but I pay my Ui/UX designers more money than my developers because of how important UI is to the success of a product) You are on the right part of self learning. My only advice would be to start creating imaginary projects for imaginary clients in different industries so that you can have a handful of sample projects to show potential clients and/or companies when looking for gigs or a job. This will help you standout

[@saishoono]

@@lifeofnejo Thank you so much for your reply, amigo. It is greatly appreciated. btw your day in the life vlog is inspiring! Keep up the great work!

[@your_older_tech_bro]

Hey Nejo, are you looking for any developers now? I'm a full stack engineer with 3 years of experience using javascript. Thanks!

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Amigo, thanks for asking. At the moment, I am not actively looking for a new dev. But if you check out Footy Amigo and you think you can add value to it, send me an email (my email is on my channel's about page) or just use the contact form on FootyAmigo.com Cheers

[@marvelousadesina4673]

How accurate is the analysis your app gives in terms of %

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Marvelous, Footy Amigo doesn’t provide “predictions” - it’s a tool that allows people create strategies (with unlimited rules, stats and conditions) and FA sends an alert when it finds matches that fits their strategy, so they can use the information to make smarter and well-informed decisions. So, it’s used by people who already understand the need for a data-driven approach to decision making rather than using emotions, gut feelings or scantily available stats online. We do have predictive algorithms and pages that shows this on the dashboard but that’s not the core offering of FA.

[@marvelousadesina4673]

Alright will definitely try it this Saturday❤

[@flowwithdipsy]

Boss what type of camera do you use?

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey amigo! Thanks for the comment. Please check the video description, I believe I put all my gear there Bless

[@capvlo]

Wow 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@lifeofnejo]

🚀🚀🙏🙏

[@adsimeon]

How do you position your camera in front of you ?

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Amigo, I use a 360 camera. Check my video description for the gear I use 🙏

[@adsimeon]

@@lifeofnejo oh, thanks so much fam

[@bselimovic2162]

Hi Amazing content, I see that you use slack, How do you hire the freelancers to connect to slack etc. ? Awaiting for your reply many thanks.

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Amigo! Thanks for the comment. I use slack to speak to someone after I have hired them. Before hiring, I always chat with telegram. I mainly hire people from Upwork, so from Upwork I get them on telegram, have a zoom call etc before we start talking on slack. I have a video on my channel where I break down how I hire developers to my team! 🙏

[@bselimovic2162]

​@@lifeofnejo wow amazing and do you pay them using Upwork or your own method ?

[@rllhasnain]

🔥🔥🔥

[@lifeofnejo]

Let’s win!! 🙏🙏

[@Spinstormgaming]

Sounds dope. I like your daily flow man. Hit me up if you need some contractual or short term development work done.

[@lifeofnejo]

Yo! I appreciate that amigo! Will keep this in mind 🙏

[@danieleduardo9287]

What model laptop HP you use ? :)

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey amigo! It’s an HP ENVY

[@danieleduardo9287]

thanks amigo, congrats for your startup

[@Wepiss]

I didn't even get a feedback, been thinking of numerous reasons but I really wasn't expecting anything positive from the get go 😅

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Olamide. What feedback are you referring to?

[@Wepiss]

@@lifeofnejo I had earlier sent you a request to intern with your company in which you asked me to send you an mail containing my resume

[@michaelfadioraltd]

Amazing video, very insightful and inspirational. Keep up the good work sir!

[@lifeofnejo]

Love my brother! Thanks for the support! Let's win! ❤️

[@callowindia]

I want to know your education or background ( like skills)

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Callow. So, I have a Masters in Business Information Systems Management from London. In terms of skills - I started as a graphics designer, then a wordpress website designer, then evolved to a content creator / SEO and digital marketing. So, I am a combo of design, content creation and marketing.

[@noelmdala1776]

Hello Nejo if an opportunity comes by i am interested in working for you as a developer

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Noel, thanks for the message! Please checkout footy amigo and see if there’s any way you can add value to it, then shoot me an email and we can take it from there Cheers Amigo

[@DEORESIDDHESHMADHAVRAO]

whats your startup ?

[@lifeofnejo]

It’s called “Footy Amigo”, I talked about it on episode 2 🙏

[@blacksmrth]

Hey Nejo ! I'ma Modern Frontend Developer Can I send my resume to join your startup And help you to leap your goal .

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Amigo! Thanks for the comment, we are currently not looking for new developers but you can definitely send me an email and give me specifics on what you can add to FA! Cheers

[@VishnuVijai_]

I am a designer and I don't use upwork

[@codewithadnan267]

waiting for an opportunity to work for you

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey Amigo! Let’s keep in touch! 🙏

[@abdulmuizzkelani3760]

I literrally shouted , Daniel Nejo has dropped , Time to drop everything and focus on another Amazing 12 minutes, lol.

[@lifeofnejo]

Loooooooooooooool! Yesterday's price is not today's price!!!! Thanks for the support Amigo!

[@duythinho806]

outfit very good

[@lifeofnejo]

Thanks Amigo 💚🙏

[@SilentGamingDad]

Hi Amigo, espetacular o seu canal / I really like the style of your channel and how you show your day , keep going , but please turn off the tap water when brushing your teeth lololololololololololol Hugs from Brazil meu amigo !

[@lifeofnejo]

obrigado amigo!!!! Thanks for the kind words! Looooooooooooooool, you are right - to be honest - I only turn it on so I can have the tap sound under my video, once it's shot - I turn it off! Looooool, very funny you noticed and mentioned it. Thank you Amigo!!!!!!!!!!

[@SilentGamingDad]

@@lifeofnejo Bro I noticed it from the first, I have a young son, I always remind him of that, then I thought it would be funny to comment to break the ice, keep up the great work, abraços!

[@BigALuk33]

Dev e Loper's 😂

[@lifeofnejo]

😂😂😂 I see what you did there

[@Hm444LZ]

Hiring designers from Dribble designs, haha thats new lowest low man. Pls anyone considering hiring designers, never ever do that

[@lifeofnejo]

Hey amigo, thanks for watching and for leaving a comment. We would love to hear how you hire designers, pls share so we all can learn. As this is my channel, I share how I do my things and what works for me, you can share how you do yours so I and others can also learn. (My way is definitely not the “best” way, it’s a way that works for me time and time again) When you are creating a startup (or any business) and you are self-funding, you have to use the “lowest low” to find the cream of the crop and diamond in the rough. (Being able to do that is a skill on its own) I have built multiple products in which they were built using the exact same method I shared above, it’s my go-to way of finding talent (PS: it’s not fancy and definitely not the mainstream or traditional route, it’s the scrappy route) My current startup - Footy Amigo was built using that same exact way. It’s not fancy but it works when you are being scrappy and low on funds in the beginning stages. I have hired developers on fiverr who have built products that would have costed 100x more if I was to try hire the “traditional” or “fancy” way. As an early stage founder or business owner, you have to go into the mud sometimes to find talent. Also, you don’t just hire designers solely based on their designs. As stated in the video, filtering and finding people off of their design experience related to your niche/field is the first filtering method and then you have to reach out to them and then take it from there. Before I hire a single designer from dribble, I have emailed and had zoom calls with atleast 10 of them. I do my due diligence as anyone would expect. (Same for when I’m hiring developers, it’s the exact same thing) When the business gets profitable and you have enough money in the bank, you can then hire the none “lowest low” way. Let’s win! 🏆

[@100daysinarow]

Congrats 03:56 😒

[@lifeofnejo]

Thanks Amigo 🙏🙏