The True Story of Building a Successful Software Engineering Company

After recording our first podcast on our road to becoming Full-Stack Software Engineers, based on the great engagement on it, we decided to create a second one. In this episode, we talk about the intricate process of establishing a thriving Software Development Agency from the ground up. We go over the true story behind building a successful software engineering company, discuss the trials, triumphs, and important decisions that propelled us forward, and share invaluable insights gained along the way.
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Timecodes:
0:00 Introduction
1:00 Motivation and Challenges of Starting Freelancing and a Company
2:19 Financial Struggles and the Decision to Study Abroad
3:31 The Turning Point: From Financial Stress to Determined Action
4:14 Job Search Struggles
6:00 Landing the First Freelance Client
7:13 Expanding Freelance Work
8:19 Taking on a Major Client Project and Scaling the Business
10:29 Lucas's Entry into the Project and Initial Contributions
11:56 Balancing Work, University, and Gradual Project Involvement
13:44 Discovering the Joys and Challenges of Software Development
15:18 Taking Ownership of Projects and Learning React Native
17:29 Learning through Real-world Projects
19:24 The Flow State in Software Development
21:00 The Real-world Impact of Projects on Learning and Growth
23:37 The Birth of notJust Development and Project Management Struggles
27:21 Turning Point: Deciding to Leave the Client and Join Amazon
29:23 Teacher Assistant Experience and Impact on Teaching Approach
37:04 Transitioning from Student to Teacher and Ensuring Clear Communication
38:20 InstaDial Project: Idea Genesis and Outcome
40:07 Reflecting on the Client Work Experience and Business Lessons Learned
41:57 Transitioning from Technician to Business Owner
44:34 The Significance of Starting, Taking Risks, and Embracing Opportunities
46:38 Conclusion
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[@peetspoon]

Thank you for sharing your story, it is very inpirational, I am trying to move into mobile frelancing and having a hard time getting motivated but this was definitly super helpful.

[@gauravm.]

This was so relatable and insightful. I cannot wait for the next episode.⚡

[@theverbalremedy]

Congratulations on the career progress :)

[@Tech_King1]

This is quite impressive, I'm motivated

[@chetanbawankule2035]

I just want to give big hug to you guys, thank you for everything you do ❣️

[@notjustdev]

Aww, thanks

[@VikeshVanDyk]

You're great people, I'm building an application because of you, I hope it works, I'll give you a good sum! You worth it.

[@notjustdev]

Thank you so much! Good luck on your project 🙏🤞

[@VikeshVanDyk]

@@notjustdev Thank you very much

[@kelthoumkh]

Hey vadim I have a question: when can someone consider him self a junior developer how much experience he should have? And if someone wants to start as a freelancer and that was his first project should he introduce himself as a junior?

[@nicollenemashego4131]

Wow this is very inspiring guys like wow. So proud and congratulations Is it possible to show the last steps on the total balance on the VCrypto video. Also how to implement candlecharts to it @vadimnotjustdev

[@Tech_King1]

Do you write web too or just mobile?

[@Tech_King1]

What's the name of that book you said you were reading?

[@karoche-tv]

Hi Vadim

[@notjustdev]

Hello 👋😀

[@karoche-tv]

@@notjustdev how are you