Getting Your First Freelance Project

Hey everyone! In this episode of the Devslopes Podcast we listen to our Web Development mentor Jason talk about his experience and story going through a $10,000 coding bootcamp. Listen how Jason got into programming and even working for Dell as a web developer. Hope you enjoy!

Many people tell me they want to become a full-stack developer.   I ask them, "Why?" They say, "I'm not sure, but isn't it better than just front-end?"   The answer to that question is no. But there are reasons why. In this video, I give some insights on when you should learn full-stack development and why you probably should NOT be learning it now.

In this episode, we'll talk about what you should do when you have an app idea. From napkin notes to actually launching the app. We'll talk about what things are important and what things aren't.   By the end of this episode, you'll known what you need to do to build a successful app or software product.

Python is the most popular programming language in the world right now. So, why do I tell people not to learn it?   There are multiple reasons for this, but the biggest is that Python doesn't provide a path to success.  It is a tool and can be used for many things, but it is not ideal if you are a new programmer.  New programmers should pick a path, especially the paths I list in this Episode.

How To Stand Out and Close More Deals as a Freelance Developer

I often have students come to me and say, "Mark, I've sent out 100 resumes, and no one has called me for an interview. What am I doing wrong?" They are doing A LOT of things wrong. In this video, I show you some VERY SPECIFIC actions you can take that will fundamentally change how you create a resume. Remember, the goal of a resume or CV is to land you an interview, not to land you a job. You'll learn the changes you need to make to get your first job interview this week!

In a previous episode, I talked about how you can land your very first freelancing gig.  There were particular steps you could take to win projects again and again. In this episode, I go in-depth on the proposal and the phone call for actually closing the deal. We talk about how to approach handling a tech project and how to answer a client's concerns. Lastly, I talk about how to follow up and apply urgency to get the client to close. This episode is critical for anyone who is a programmer that wants to do freelance work.

Our freelancing mentor and teacher Nathan Sevedge is going to teach you the 5 laws our students follow to land their first paid projects as developers fresh-out of the Devslopes Academy. If you are a developer and are ready to turn those skills into income, this episode will give you practical steps to predictably generate new paid projects every month - and ultimately your first $10,000!

So many people tell me it is impossible to land their first freelancing project. In almost every case the story is the same. In this episode I break down how to land your VERY FIRST project--I even role play what I might personally say in a proposal. There are a few tricks and secrets I cover in this that will help you land your first few gigs. Once you master these principles you'll be closing deals in no-time!

We have a brand new segment in our podcast, all about freelancing. We have been teaching a crazy amount of new developers who want to work from home and run their own freelancing businesses-- so we wanted to make something special for our freelancers out there. In this episode, we talk about the BIG mistakes that programmers make when they submit job proposals. We also teach you what you need to change in those proposals. You'll also learn how to COMPLETELY transform the way you interact with potential clients. You'll see how to change your mindset from "I provide services" to "this is how I will help your business if you hire me."  Lastly, we'll talk about how to build up your business with recurring revenue as a developer and freelancer. Let's dive in!