Does this break the monogamy rule?

[Harman]

My business is in SEO and digital marketing and while I'm newer to the game, things are ramping up for me and my business partner.

Earlier this week a friend-of-a-friend approached me asking if I would be game to build out a fairly simple web app for him, I don't know him from Adam but my buddy mentioned that this guy is doing pretty well and that he's willing to pay up to $10k for the job.

I have the skill and know-how to build stuff like this, although it would take me some time to get familiar with the APIs he's using, I'd say the job would take 2 to 3 months to complete.

Since the job doesn't fall under the SEO/marketing umbrella does this break MJ's monogamy rule? What do you guys think?

 

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[MTF]

It doesn't fall under the SEO/marketing umbrella but it does fall under helping people.

And since you have the skills, know-how, willingness and (I assume) capacity to do it (it doesn't jeopardize the growth of your business), why not do it?

 

[Harman]

Thanks for the reply @MTF. That's kind of my reasoning as well.

My only real concern is the possibility that this could be one of those nightmare projects that ends up taking twice as long to complete and spirals out of control.

I've set up a meeting with the guy to flesh out the full scope of the project, his expectations and what-not. I'm basing my initial projection for time-to-complete based on the elevator pitch he gave me during our first interaction.

 

[MJ DeMarco]

Perhaps it may lead you into a ADJUSTMENT for your business? (3A / Pivot?)

Not sure I'd label it polygamy.

I've set up a meeting with the guy to flesh out the full scope of the project, his expectations and what-not.

Excellent plan -- that way you can determine if it works to your advantage.

 

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[Harman]

Excellent plan -- that way you can determine if it works to your advantage.

I'll take the praise! And Thanks for the feedback @MJ DeMarco

I will keep a running update on how this plays out.