Episode #66: Nick Gauthier

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. Show Notes:...

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.

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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Figure 53

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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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Recipes with Backbone
LocalUp (now OrderUp)
Mobile Web Patterns with Backbone.js

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