In honour of Botswanan Independence Day, the Western Devs discuss going independent with special guest, Wendy Closson
Recorded on Friday, September 18, 2015
Synopsis
- Who's independent around here?
- Working for a consulting company vs. going through a headhunter vs. doing it yourself
- Reasons for going independent
- Pros and cons of independence vs. working for a consultant
- Managing the marketing and branding
- How to tell when it's not working
- The financial realities of independence
- The challenges of running your own business
- How to make the leap
- Travelling for contracts