Talking Businessly
60: Our biggest client yet
· Summarized
Key takeaways
- John shares a personal connection to Easter through a celebrity encounter, illustrating the joy of unexpected moments.
- Daniel highlights the importance of workspace comfort, showcasing how a simple couch can positively impact productivity.
- The negotiation process with new clients presents clear expectations and manageable commitments for software deliverables.
- Architectural improvements within their programming practices can lead to significant productivity enhancements and project excitement.
- Regular evaluation of company goals emphasizes the importance of focusing not just on client work, but also on community involvement.
Summary
Easter Revelations
In this light-hearted opening, John shares an amusing story from Easter Sunday, where he spotted Broadway couple Reeve Carney and Eva Noblesada at their church's Communion. He humorously recounts the excitement of encountering celebrities in New York City and the personal significance of that moment for him.
Life Changes: New Couch, New Projects
Daniel shares the joy of finally acquiring a couch for his office sourced from Facebook Marketplace. His story includes amusing details about the interesting character who delivered the couch, highlighting the unique dynamics of second-hand shopping in New York. Additionally, they talk about their ongoing project workflow and preparations for client work.
Client Engagements and Contract Negotiations
The duo dives into their new significant client engagement, detailing the complexities of contract negotiations and concerns about deliverables and results. They navigate through the various challenges and strategies implemented to build solid client relationships while being transparent about expectations.
Development Progress and Architectural Breakthroughs
John discusses breakthroughs in his programming workflow, feeling a euphoric moment of clarity in architectural design for both his current client app and the soon-to-be-developed game. He expresses excitement over creating an easily adaptable game-building engine, which he intuitively relates to his past experiences with game mechanics and collaborations.
Reflecting on Company Goals and Community Engagement
The discussion reflects on their OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) as they evaluate their current performance and community engagement efforts. They acknowledge areas needing improvement, including pillars of community involvement and standardizing client relations.
Sponsors
- West Elm · The hosts discussed their love for West Elm, with one sharing his experience buying a used West Elm couch on Facebook Marketplace. The couch addition has transformed the workspace.
Show notes
John got star struck on Easter. Daniel got a new couch. We got a big new client. John is working nights and weekends on the Laracon game, and it's awesome. Daniel is working on the client app. We review OKRs.
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