Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Freelancing is hard. It's no longer about just building — it's about increasing revenue.
As a software engineer moving into freelancing, the game has changed. Clients don't want another website built for a flat fee — they want systems that grow their business. In this video I break down the mindset shift from product-builder to revenue-generator, and why performance-based pricing and AI automation are where freelancing is heading in 2026.
Key takeaways:
- Revenue over features — pitch business outcomes, not deliverables
- Performance-based pricing — tie your income to client conversions, not project fees
- AI automation — build lead-gen and revenue systems fast using Claude Code and modern AI tooling
#freelancing #softwareengineering #aiautomation
Freelancing is hard. It's no longer about just building — it's about increasing revenue.
As a software engineer moving into freelancing, the game has changed. Clients don't want another website built for a flat fee — they want systems that grow their business. In this video I break down the mindset shift from product-builder to revenue-generator, and why performance-based pricing and AI automation are where freelancing is heading in 2026.
Key takeaways:
- Revenue over features — pitch business outcomes, not deliverables
- Performance-based pricing — tie your income to client conversions, not project fees
- AI automation — build lead-gen and revenue systems fast using Claude Code and modern AI tooling
#freelancing #softwareengineering #aiautomation
![Things Have Changed About Coding Advice: learn to code in 2025 fast? [truth about learning to code]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/d_IlAhy5i2E/mqdefault.jpg "Things Have Changed About Coding Advice: learn to code in 2025 fast? [truth about learning to code]
Happy New Year to you and your families, may 2025 be your best. I revisit 4 year old advice about learning to code fast, does it still apply? The truth about learning to code.
Key takeaways:
My Coding Journey: I began learning to code at 35 and didn’t land my first job until I was 39—its been a challenging yet rewarding path.
The 3-Month Myth: Many people promote the idea of becoming job-ready in just a few months, but I explain why that’s unrealistic.
The Importance of Commitment: Success in coding requires dedication and time—learning the basics is just the beginning.
Market Realities: I discuss how the tech job market has changed and why it’s crucial to stay engaged and keep learning.
Finding Joy in Coding: I emphasize the importance of passion over money and how pursuing what you love can lead to fulfillment.
Introduction
In this video, I take a trip down memory lane to rewatch my older video discussing whether you can learn to code in just three months. Spoiler alert: it’s not as simple as it seems!
My Personal Journey
I started coding at 35, faced countless challenges, and finally got my first job at 39. Ill share insights from my journey and how I feel about the quick-fix mentality that often surrounds learning to code.")
![Building My Project with Next.js and Strapi [ Learning to code by building projects ]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eB4fEO5vbtQ/mqdefault.jpg "Building My Project with Next.js and Strapi [ Learning to code by building projects ]
#learntocode2023 #webdevelopment #buildinpublic
Friday Night Hangout 8:00 PM CST. Its Friday night, I am single, so I might as well do some coding.
- Watch me try to code
- Ask questions
- Share some thoughts and ideas
Streaming my progress as I learn to code by building apps with Next.js and Strapi.")
