Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchBreadcrumb of My Life, with Stephen Hackett
Episode 25
Relay FM co-founder Stephen Hackett discusses his origin story, including an abortive attempt at being an Apple blogger, a fateful meeting over tea w…
9 years, 2 months ago
Take Care of Yourself
Episode 24
What happens if you're a lone-wolf independent operator, and then you get sick? Jason was recently out of commission for several days, and David had …
9 years, 2 months ago
It's Hard To Get on a Different Train
Episode 23
When should you form a corporation, and if so, what kind? David has some broad advice, though you should be sure to consult with a local attorney and…
9 years, 3 months ago
Staying Agile
Episode 22
One of your great advantages as an independent worker is your agility. While larger companies have more resources, they can be much slower to react t…
9 years, 3 months ago
The Second Feedback Episode
Episode 21
We're once again answering your letters and tweets In a wide-ranging episode covering all sorts of aspects of being an independent worker.
This epis…
9 years, 4 months ago
Jason's Origin Story
Episode 20
David asks Jason to explain where he came from, the background of his career, and what the circumstances were that led him to become an independent w…
9 years, 4 months ago
Nobody Grades You on the Scaffolding
Episode 19
Every independent worker will agree that being organized is important. But should you adopt an organizational system? How can these systems help you,…
9 years, 5 months ago
A Series of Logical Decisions, with Greg Pierce
Episode 18
Agile Tortoise's Greg Pierce discusses what he's learned in a decade as an independent developer and consultant.
This episode of Focused is sponsore…
9 years, 5 months ago
Stop Digging
Episode 17
Not all clients are good clients. If you don't manage the herd, you could lose the farm. This is why it's important to consider the right time, and r…
9 years, 6 months ago
R2-D2 on My Desk
Episode 16
Jason and David discuss their home-office set-ups and the challenges they face when working in a house they share with other people. When do you lock…
9 years, 6 months ago