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Recent content by Val Okafor

  1. Val Okafor

    Frustrations with developers.

    EXECUTION 
    I deeply empathize with your situation. And you have received a number of valuable pieces of advice here and I am sure you have realized that you do not have easy options. I have been on both sides of your predicament. As a developer, I have been paid thousands of dollars by clients for...
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    Can't decide what should i spend my time learning (general programming advice required)

    SIDE HUSTLE 
    While I agree with everything @Skroob said, I will actually say learn a no-code tool instead! While learning to program is a highly valuable skill, it is also a very challenging skill to learn and a ruthless profession to practice. Those of us who have lasted in this field very long did so...
  3. Val Okafor

    Which technical skill should I seek out: copywriting/advertising or web development?

    IDEA 
    I second what Andy and Choate said. No one gets paid for learning any skill. You get paid for delivering high-value work. You already have a taste of web development; I advise you to lean into it. The fact that you are second-guessing yourself could mean that it is no longer exciting. The...
  4. Val Okafor

    Laid off, need advice on where to go from here

    QUESTION 
    I am creating my own product(s). Specifically my own mobile app(s). I have experimented with other things with some modest success, including Teaching others to code via Udemy courses and eBooks Freelancing - Upwork Mini agency aka Corp to Corp consulting However, I am now focused on Software...
  5. Val Okafor

    Laid off, need advice on where to go from here

    QUESTION 
    The first thing to ask yourself could be why you were laid off. You mention that you are in tech. What do you do in tech? I am in Southern California, and many years ago, there was a complete power outage in the middle of a workday. I work in tech. And the company sent all non-essential workers...
  6. Val Okafor

    Looking for lead magnet ideas for a Mobile App Development Agency?

    MARKETING 
    I like the idea of app cost calculator, there are few out there that I can improve on. Thank you
  7. Val Okafor

    Looking for lead magnet ideas for a Mobile App Development Agency?

    MARKETING 
    Hello, fastlaners. I bit the bullet and just launched my Mobile App Development Agency as in I created a landing page. I was wondering what would be a good lead magnet I can start to offer to build and attract prospective clients. My target market at the moment is SMB and funded startups. In...
  8. Val Okafor

    Need an Accountability Partner? Find One Here...

    HOT! MEETUPS 
    Software Engineer here as well, making the transition to entrepreneurship, would like to connect
  9. Val Okafor

    Need an Accountability Partner? Find One Here...

    HOT! MEETUPS 
    I am San Diego, and looking for an accountability partner
  10. Val Okafor

    Crypto Fastlane Opportunities for Non-Programmers - Do they exist?

    INVESTING 
    Wow that's a massive action list, thanks for sharing, lots of nuggets even for a technical guy like me
  11. Val Okafor

    Stripe, Atlas, Firstbase, and such services. Can anyone share their experiences?

    IDEA EXECUTION 
    I hire people from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and India, most times I pay them through Upwork, but sometimes I pay them through WorldRemit. Do you have clients that you have completed work for who are looking to pay you right now? If not, you may not have the need to incorporate yet, you need to get...
  12. Val Okafor

    How to monetize an app which is not a SaaS?

    MARKETING SAAS / APPS 
    As others have suggested, grow the user list first. To do this, think about other ways you can make this app useful. The holiday is coming, can you provide gift ideas? Take a look at this app, all it does is provide people travel packing list suggestions and it makes more than $6K monthly...
  13. Val Okafor

    Hang out in Google Meet while I show you real-world programming skills

    SIDE HUSTLE 
    Great concept. I am motitvated to do the same!. I work for a public traded company so I can't share my slow lane work but I push the button with my side project soon to become full-time gig so I can share that. Never thought of it, thanks for inspiring me.
  14. Val Okafor

    Another software developer changing course

    INTRO 
    Welcome aboard, software development is a valuable skill that you can leverage to plot your way to financial freedom. Hopefully you don't abandon that skill.
  15. Val Okafor

    Journey to top 20% as a solopreneur

    EXECUTION 
    Big Hi 5 for all the action you have taken. Your actions will definitely lead to results. Focused actions tend to lead to results more predictably, and it does not appear to me that your actions are concentrated. Regardless of what path you take, from my experience, it takes a lot of focused...
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