Mon, 7 May 2007 In this episode we look at agreements that you make with clients, both formal ones, such as contracts you sign when a project is agreed upon, and the smaller agreements that you make each time you talk to a client. Send Feedback To podcast@craigambrose.com Direct download: Episode_06-Agreements_and_Expectations.m4a Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:11 PM Comments[0] |
Wed, 14 March 2007 We continue our series on quoting for a project with a look at estimating development work. Links Mentioned in this Episode Extreme Programming Explained By Kent Beck Freelancers on Rails (Google Group) http://groups.google.com/group/freelancers-on-rails Feedback podcast@craigambrose.com Comments[0] |
Thu, 8 February 2007 In this episode we start going through the process of finding and signing a client. This is part one of a series of episodes on this topic. Links Mentioned in this Episode 37signals Gig Board http://gigs.37signals.com/ Geoffrey Grosenbach's Project Leads http://nubyonrails.com/articles/2006/03/17/ruby-on-rails-jobs Freelancers on Rails (Google Group) http://groups.google.com/group/freelancers-on-rails Comments[2] |
Wed, 17 January 2007 In this episode we take a look at the importance of local networking in the real world. What can you do to ensure that you're up to date with the rails scene in your home town, and how can stay motivated to learn from people around you. Links Mentioned in this Episode Creating Passionate Users (on teaching as marketting): http://headrush.typepad.com/creating_passionate_users/2005/09/you_can_outspen.html Slimtimer http://www.slimtimer.com/ On ruby brigades http://www.oreillynet.com/ruby/blog/2006/02/the_power_of_ruby_brigades.html Feedback podcast@craigambrose.com Direct download: 03_Freelancing_on_Rails__Episode_03_-_Your_local_developer_community.m4a Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:11 AM Comments[0] |
Tue, 12 December 2006 Episode 2, now with a ten minute format. We discuss working from home, including creating a productive work area, good practices to create disciplined approach to work, and communication with clients. Links Mentioned in this Episode Ruby on Rails Podcast podcast.rubyonrails.org Edge Case theedgecase.com Getting Real gettingreal.37signals.com Direct download: freelancing_on_rails_e02_working_from_home.m4a Category: podcasts -- posted at: 2:02 AM Comments[0] |
Sat, 25 November 2006 This is the first episode of this ongoing series for freelance computer programmers. We cover the reasons why you might want to consider leaving the security of your comfortable job for the big scary world of freelance work, and also the first things that you'll be interested in doing to help you get started. Links Mentioned in this Podcast Craig Ambrose's website: http://www.craigambrose.com A short flash video on freelancing: http://ganas.com/mydeclarationofindependence/ (found via Steve Hayes' blog) Creating Passionate Users: http://headrush.typepad.com/ Feedback podcast@craigambrose.com Direct download: freelancing_on_rails_e1_getting_started.m4a Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:53 PM Comments[0] |
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