Most web developers go into the profession without a clearly defined long-term career path. There’s an obvious enormous demand for talent and that reality in itself is enough incentive for getting into this great industry.
Some designers and developers go the conservative route and get a 9-5 (no shame in a guaranteed paycheck). But the beauty of this community is its rich entrepreneurial spirit. If you’ve gone out on your own, inevitably you’ll come to a crossroads: to remain an independent freelancer or build a business.
In this talk, Bill Gadless, President of 50-person agency emagine, will go through the pros and cons of both and provide success insights for both paths:
– How to maximize income while remaining an independent freelancer
– Growing a business: do you have what it takes? (stomach, risk, time, devotion, know-how … and least importantly, money)
Take aways:
For either path, the following are critical:
- Why you MUST specialize.
- How to find the best people to work with.
- How to keep a constant flow of revenues.