In this episode, Nick Gauthier, a freelance consultant, talks about transitioning into freelancing, his unique hardware and office setup, and demo screencasts being a useful tool in business.
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Show Notes:
Nick Gauthier (twitter github blog)
00:38 – Introduction
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- Independent Consultant
- Baltimore, MD
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01:31 – Working Remotely as a Freelance Consultant
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- Being “there†for people
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05:11 – Working from Home
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06:46 – Transitioning into Freelancing
08:05 – Hardware/Office Setup
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- Linux
- Laptops vs Desktops
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12:35 – Demo Screencasts
16:37 – Software Compatibility Issues
18:40 – Advice and Tips for Wannabe Remote Consultants
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- Can you work isolated?
- Reputation
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21:45 – Nick’s Book Projects
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