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In this episode, I talk with two senior developers, Danny Peck and John Ostler, as they share the real story behind their side project journey—the good and the bad. They delve into their experiences building Golden Record, an app designed to preserve personal memories through audio recordings. Despite their extensive backgrounds in development, Danny and John discuss the unexpected challenges they faced, from technical hurdles to marketing struggles, and the reality of making little revenue in the early stages.
If you're a developer contemplating starting your own side project or looking to turn a hobby into a business, this conversation is packed with invaluable insights. Learn from their successes and failures as they offer candid advice on what it truly takes to bring a project to life, maintain momentum, and navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship in the tech world.
Watch this episode to gain knowledge, inspiration, and a realistic perspective on transforming a developer side hustle into a viable startup.
Website: https://www.goldenrecord.app
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In this episode, I talk with two senior developers, Danny Peck and John Ostler, as they share the real story behind their side project journey—the good and the bad. They delve into their experiences building Golden Record, an app designed to preserve personal memories through audio recordings. Despite their extensive backgrounds in development, Danny and John discuss the unexpected challenges they faced, from technical hurdles to marketing struggles, and the reality of making little revenue in the early stages.
If you're a developer contemplating starting your own side project or looking to turn a hobby into a business, this conversation is packed with invaluable insights. Learn from their successes and failures as they offer candid advice on what it truly takes to bring a project to life, maintain momentum, and navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship in the tech world.
Watch this episode to gain knowledge, inspiration, and a realistic perspective on transforming a developer side hustle into a viable startup.
Website: https://www.goldenrecord.app
Danny Peck (guest):
Twitter - https://x.com/dep
John Ostler (guest):
Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/johnwostler
