Multithreaded Income Podcast

This conversation with Clark Sell, founder of THAT Conference, delves into the intricacies of organizing community-driven tech conferences. Clark shares his journey from working in the tech industry to starting and running THAT Conference, along with another company called Unspecified. The discussion covers the challenges and changes in conference organization post-pandemic, including financial hurdles and attendee engagement. Through his story, listeners gain insight into the dedication required to run successful community events and the impact of such gatherings on personal and professional growth. 00:00 Opening and Guest Introduction 00:12 Conference Experiences and Accolades 01:56 Clark Sell: Beyond Conference Organizing 04:33 The Genesis of 'That Conference' 08:02 Navigating the First Event's Financial Challenges 10:55 The Intricacies of Conference Planning and Venue Negotiation 15:15 Sponsorships, Ticket Sales, and Financial Realities 24:58 Expanding to Texas: A New Frontier 27:58 The Unique Challenges of Event Planning 28:17 Innovating the Event Experience with Custom Tech 33:11 Exploring the Personal Journey: From Microsoft to Entrepreneurship 37:57 Navigating the Pandemic: Challenges and Adaptations 40:24 Envisioning the Future of Community Events 45:57 The Value of Community Conferences: A Call to Support Creators & Guests Kevin GriffinClark Sell

In this episode of Multithreaded Income, host Kevin Griffin focuses on utilizing a Master Service Agreement (MSA) for freelancers and consultants, especially when dealing with clients. Kevin shares his experience and insights on why having an MSA is crucial for outlining the scope of work, setting expectations, and protecting both parties in a professional engagement. He discusses various sections of the MSA, including the statement of work, warranties, fees and payment, intellectual property ownership, term and termination, handling disputes and governing law. Kevin emphasizes the necessity of working with a lawyer to ensure that the MSA is legally solid and tailored to specific needs. He touches on the process of negotiating terms through redlining. The episode intends to provide listeners, including those new to freelancing or consulting like his friend Sean, valuable information on creating and managing contracts effectively. 00:00 Questions from my friend, Sean 00:37 The Importance of Master Service Agreements 01:37 Breaking Down the Master Service Agreement 02:18 Key Sections of the MSA Explained 07:13 Intellectual Property and Termination Clauses 10:59 Navigating Legalities and Client Negotiations 12:48 Final Thoughts and Discord Invitation Creators & Guests Kevin Griffin

In this episode, host Kevin Griffin catches up with his old friend and special guest, Jamie Wright. They discuss their accidental meeting at THAT Conference in Austin and Jamie's Kalahari World Tour. The conversation then shifts to Jamie's experience and philosophy around creating multithreaded income through freelancing, consulting, and side projects. Jamie shares his journey from being employed to embracing freelancing since 2006, exploring employability challenges, venturing into SaaS, and dabbling in creating chatbots and productivity tools. He emphasizes the importance of working on projects to generate income. He reflects on the challenges of balancing consulting work with pursuing product development. Jamie recounts his experience acquiring and reviving the Kyber Slack app in his SaaS endeavors, discussing the transition and his strategy moving forward. Additionally, they touch on Jamie's past projects, failures, and successes in software development and the importance of freedom and enjoyment in work. The conversation concludes with insights on the value of trying new things, ignoring conventional 'expert' advice, and finding joy in the journey of creation. Follow Jamie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jwright Follow Jamie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brilliantfantastic/ Tatsu: https://tatsu.io/ Kyber: https://kyber.me/ Creators & Guests Kevin GriffinJamie

In this episode of Multithreaded Income, host Kevin Griffin is joined by Michael Rollins to discuss various topics, including the challenges and benefits of working from home, the concept of shedquarters for maintaining work-life balance, and navigating career transitions towards self-employment. Michael shares his journey from attempting to become a successful YouTuber to cofounding Engine Room Media, a company aimed at helping creators become better business persons. The conversation also covers the importance of having a diversified income, especially for creators reliant on platforms like TikTok, which face uncertainties. Additionally, Michael provides insights into financial planning, including dealing with unexpected unemployment, the pitfalls of debt, and the importance of not solely relying on traditional employment for income. The dialogue emphasizes building a network, not burning bridges, and exploring non-traditional paths to achieve financial freedom and happiness. Follow Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rollinsmichael/ Follow Michael on Instagram https://instagram.com/rollinsio Engine Room Media: https://www.engineroommedia.com

In this podcast episode, host Kevin Griffin interviews Lukas Hermann, the founder of StageTimer.io, a web-based countdown timer software for video production and event organization. Lukas discusses his journey from being a developer in a startup to creating StageTimer as a side project, driven by the desire to solve a simple problem he observed in the event production industry. Initially intended as a learning experience, StageTimer grew into a viable product, earning significant monthly recurring revenue. Lukas shares insights on the importance of customer feedback, the challenges of working full-time on a personal project, and his strategies for growth, including SEO and engaging directly with the community. Additionally, he touches on the impact of choosing practical problems to solve, the misconceptions about needing a sizeable social following for success, and the value of starting simple. The discussion also covers Lukas's experiences with previous projects, advice for developers looking to launch their products, and the plans for StageTimer. 00:00 Welcome to the Show: A Special Guest from Deutschland 00:54 The Language Barrier: Navigating Pronunciation and Cultural Differences 02:35 The Genesis of Stage Timer: From Idea to Initial Development 08:13 Launching and Growing Stage Timer: Strategies and Customer Feedback 18:45 SEO and Content Strategy: Targeting a Niche Audience 20:10 Adapting to Customer Needs: The Evolution of Stage Timer 23:26 The Journey from Side Project to Full-Time Passion 25:01 The Leap of Faith: Going All-In on Stage Timer 26:34 Navigating the Challenges of Full-Time Entrepreneurship 27:59 Building a Support Network and Finding Work-Life Balance 30:21 Expanding the Team and Planning for the Future 33:11 Learning from Failures and Embracing Minimalism 38:57 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs and the Importance of Community Lukas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_lhermann Lukas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukas-hermann/ https://stagetimer.io https://lukashermann.dev

In this solo podcast episode, host Kevin Griffin shares personal experiences and insights about the importance of taking time off from work while detailing his current two-week vacation in Italy with their family. He discusses exploring various cities, including Venice, Florence, and Rome. He emphasizes the significance of stepping away from work to prevent burnout and improve mental health. The host also discusses feedback from the Multithreaded Income (MTI) community on vacation habits, the challenges of taking time off, especially for freelancers and independent consultants, and strategies for planning vacations. Quality time away from work is essential for personal well-being and better work performance. 00:00 Introduction and Solo Show Explanation 00:16 My Vacation to Italy 00:57 The Importance of Taking Time Off 01:44 The Dangers of Overworking 02:38 The Benefits of Taking Breaks 03:46 Community Responses on Vacation Frequency 05:56 The Challenges of Taking Time Off 09:06 Planning for Time Off 11:40 How to Spend Your Time Off 13:39 Conclusion and Call to Action 14:24 Outro and Podcast Wrap-up Creators & Guests Kevin Griffin

In this episode, host Kevin Griffin engages in an insightful conversation with Sarah Shook, a freelancer transitioning from agency work to pursuing her passions for CSS and front-end development. Sarah shares her journey from working in recruitment to diving into tech, her experiences at a THAT Conference Texas, and her decision to freelance for flexibility with her family. She discusses the challenges of finding stability in freelancing, the importance of networking, and her strategic moves towards building a personal brand and a potential SaaS product. Sarah's story illuminates the paths available for freelancers seeking to carve out their niches while balancing work and family life. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:10 Discussing the Recent Conference Experience 01:25 Sarah's Journey into Freelancing 02:18 Exploring Future Conferences and Opportunities 02:47 Sarah's Background and Entry into Tech 04:46 Working with Agencies and Finding Gigs 10:46 The Pros and Cons of Freelancing 15:32 Current Projects and Future Aspirations 26:48 Balancing Work and Family Life 29:26 Setting Goals and Measuring Progress 29:55 Looking Ahead: Sarah's Vision for the Future 35:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Sarah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shookcodes Sarah: https://www.shook.codes Creators & Guests Kevin GriffinSarah Shook 🎀💎

In this episode, host Kevin Griffin is joined by software engineer, designer, and entrepreneur Corey Griffin. Corey talks about his journey from working with companies like Apple, Shopify, Vox, and Rotten Tomatoes to developing his successful teleprompter software, Speakflow. Speakflow follows the user's voice as they speak, providing an innovative teleprompter software solution. He also discusses his transition from having a traditional day job to prioritizing and monetizing his passion project and his current vision for future projects. Corey on Twitter: twitter.com/iamcoreyg Corey: iamcoreyg.com speakflow.com cg3.media Creators & Guests Kevin GriffinCorey Griffin

In this episode of the Multithreaded Income Podcast, host Kevin Griffin chats with special guest Brian Gorman, a multi-faceted entrepreneur in the software industry. Gorman discusses his journey from software developer to trainer, author, consultant, and content creator on platforms like Udemy. He shares his experience and insights on the importance of diversification in income streams, the strategy of having achievable deadlines, the '20-mile march' principle, and the necessity of accountability in achieving goals. Gorman also discusses his imminent plans to launch a Software as a Service (SaaS) product while maintaining a keen focus on training and consulting. Brian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/blgorman Brian on LinkedIn: https://LinkedIn.com/in/brianlgorman Brian’s Training: https://training.majorguidancesolutions.com Brian on Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/user/briangorman/ Practical Entity Framework Core 6: Database Access for Enterprise Applications: https://a.co/d/1MgV3zV Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure Certification Companion: Hands-on Preparation and Practice for Exam AZ-204: https://a.co/d/3qpJxvs

In this episode, we engage with Kilian Valkhof, the creator of PolyPane, a web browser specifically designed for web developers. He shares his journey transitioning from running a web agency to focusing entirely on his product. Valkhof's strategy of validating ideas, determining necessary features, and accounting for constant iterations provides practical insights for others looking to build their applications. Additionally, he discusses the significance of balancing work and personal life, adding an interesting perspective to the startup culture narrative. Please tune in to learn more about his development approach and working on a product that addresses a resounding need. Kilian on Twitter https://twitter.com/kilianvalkhof

In this episode of the Multithread Income Podcast, host Kevin Griffin chats with guest Stephen Cleary, a professional developer and author of the O'Reilly book 'Concurrency in C# Cookbook'. Steve shares his experiences of speaking at Codemash, his work with Logos Bible Software, and his journey writing technical books. He provides an in-depth view of the publishing process, the considerations for marketing a technical book, and how it helped boost his personal brand. Steve also gives a glimpse into his future plans, including the potential for a deeper dive book on 'Async/Await' and creating a professional course on Udemy. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Arrival 00:08 Discussion on Codemash and Talks 01:00 Getting to Know Steve Cleary 01:09 Deep Dive into Steve's Work 02:33 Steve's Journey into Book Writing 03:56 The Publishing Process and Challenges 12:20 The Financial Aspect of Book Writing 17:02 The Impact of Writing a Book 19:04 Future Plans and Work-Life Balance 22:52 Conclusion and Farewell Stephen Cleary https://blog.stephencleary.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/aSteveCleary Concurrency in C# Cookbook (2nd ed) https://learning.oreilly.com/library/view/concurrency-in-c/9781492054498/

Live from Codemash 2024! In this episode, Kevin Griffin from Multithreaded Income delves into building multiple income streams as a developer or IT professional. He discusses his experiences and insights, touching on freelancing, creating online courses, writing books, and developing digital products while addressing concerns and considerations such as setting rates, marketing strategies, avoiding conflicts with employment contracts, and balancing work and personal life. Join in the discussion at Multi-threaded Income's Discord community and don't miss out on future episodes of this valuable resource for aspiring entrepreneur developers. Creators & Guests Kevin Griffin

In this episode, host Kevin Griffin is joined by Joshua Berrios, who shares his journey from the military to becoming a software engineer for a healthcare SaaS company. They discuss Flow Club, a virtual coworking platform, where Joshua and Kevin first met. Joshua also speaks about his experience with burnout, finding balance, and the importance of staying humble. Additionally, he touches on his faith, how it influences his professional journey, and his plans for launching a faith tech company. Finally, Joshua shares some valuable advice for both believers and non-believers aspiring to break into the tech field. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:15 Discovering FlowClub: A Virtual Coworking Platform 00:32 The Concept and Benefits of FlowClub 02:10 The Unconventional Meeting and Connection 02:24 The Impact of FlowClub on Productivity 04:48 Transitioning from Military to Tech 11:19 Balancing Military Duties and Freelancing 19:58 The Journey to Full-Time Software Development 29:44 Lessons Learned and Future Plans 32:04 Advice for Aspiring Developers 36:18 Conclusion and Farewell Links: https://twitter.com/JBerri0shttps://twitter.com/code_fellowshiphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaberrios/https://www.linkedin.com/company/codefellowship/https://www.youtube.com/@codefellowshipFlow Club: https://in.flow.club?inviteCode=Kevin327 (Free two week trial) Creators & Guests Kevin GriffinJoshua Berrios 🇵🇷 👨‍💻

In this episode, host Kevin Griffin chats with special guest Scott Eastin, owner of EastinIT Security, shedding light on the landscape of part-time freelancing and consulting in addition to usual full-time roles. Scott offers invaluable tips on what he looks for when vetting freelancers and independent consultants. He highlights the importance of being responsive, having an impressive LinkedIn profile, coupling work commitments with meetings, and project follow-through. Scott chronicles his transition from full-time employment to independent consulting, driven by the desire for a better work experience. He also explores the impact of the 2023 market dip on the consulting market and shares optimistic predictions for 2024. The video culminates with advice for professionals to plan their career trajectory with a 'Plan B,' suggesting that part-time consulting can be lucrative and a great fallback option. Links: Scott Eastin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seastin/ Creators & Guests Kevin GriffinScott Eastin

In this episode, Kailee Hamre shares her unique journey transitioning from a medical lab scientist to a tech career. Despite not having a traditional tech background, Kaylee found her passion in software development. She shares her experience of balancing a full-time job, freelancing, and parenthood discusses her early struggles and how she overcame them, and offers advice to those wanting to break into the tech field. Kaylee also discusses her future goals and thoughts on the constantly evolving tech industry. Kailee on Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kailee-hamre-7aba701a8/ Creators & Guests Kevin GriffinKailee Hamre

In this episode, we have an insightful conversation with Tim Corey, a seasoned developer turned YouTube content creator with 25+ years of experience. Tim shares how he ventured from a software development consultant to an IT Director. He then started creating free training resources for easy software development learning through YouTube and paid courses. He dives deeper into finding the work-life balance, handling consulting while managing a day job, and dealing with job loss. Additionally, he unveils his experience in teaching C# for college students, leading to his YouTube journey. He also talks about his hiring process, emphasizing hiring the weaknesses and finding your unique business value. Lastly, Tim shares wisdom on perseverance in the face of challenges and where to find his free content for software development learning. Tim's Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Tim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamtimcorey Tim on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/IAmTimCorey Creators & Guests Kevin GriffinTim Corey

In this episode, Kevin Griffin converses with software consultant and trainer Steve Smith, also known as Ardalis. They discuss Steve’s successful consulting and training company, Nimble Pros, and his vast experience with Pluralsight and the creation of various tech courses. Steve offers valuable insight for developers looking to get started with their course content. He highlights the importance of choosing 'evergreen' topics and establishing yourself as an authority in your field. Furthermore, he discusses the logic behind having multiple income streams, including commercial rentals. They also mention Steve's new courses on Dome Train and his growing YouTube channel. Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/@ardalis Steve on Pluralsight: https://www.pluralsight.com/authors/steve-smith Nimble Pros: https://nimblepros.com/ Join our discord at https://mti.to/discord

In this episode, Kevin welcomes Taylor Desseyn, a seasoned recruiter who has forged a remarkable career around building communities and helping engineers level up their careers. They discuss the power of social media, particularly LinkedIn and Twitter, in shaping one's professional image, networking, and securing opportunities. They explore strategies for engaging on LinkedIn, the importance of crafting compelling posts, and the efficacy of content creation. Taylor provides practical tips, shares experiences, and illustrates real-life stories of how social media can catapult one's career. The importance of speaking at conferences, the need to continually engage with others in the tech community, and how mental health intersects with the influence of social media are also discussed. Join our Discord: https://mti.to/discord Links: Taylor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tdesseyn Taylor on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNqJ-P5d9RUCUsQ-grhlUHw Taylor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylordesseyn/

In this episode, host Kevin Griffin chats with Michele Hansen about her journey in business and publishing. Michele shares her experience running Geocodio, a geocoding and data-matching SAAS, and provides insights into her journey towards self-publishing her book 'Deploy Empathy.' Valuable lessons include the importance of multi-threaded income, risks, and insurance in business and writing a book's strenuous yet rewarding process. Join the MTI Discord: https://mti.to/discord Creators & Guests Michele HansenKevin Griffin Links: Michele's Website: https://mjwhansen.com Michele on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjwhansen Geocodio: https://www.geocod.io/ Deploy Empathy: https://deployempathy.com/ Software Social Podcast: https://softwaresocial.dev/

In this episode, Kevin chats with AI specialist Matt Eland about his journey of writing his first technical book, Refactoring with C#. Matt also talks about the process of shopping his book proposals to publishers. The conversation also goes about building your brand and potentially getting paid for blogging! Here's some links: Refactoring with C#: https://amazon.com/Refactoring-Safely-improve-applications-technical/dp/1835089984 Matt's Site: https://MattEland.dev LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/matteland/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IntegerMan https://leanpub.com https://leadingedje.com Creators & Guests Kevin GriffinMatt Eland | MVP in AI