IndieRails

Chris Oliver - The story of GoRails: pivots, near failures, and random surprises


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In this episode, Chris shares a wealth of knowledge about creating businesses. He talks about how GoRails got started, almost failed, and was then jolted back to life. From his early childhood of building and selling with his parents, to branching out and expanding his portfolio of products from a solo operation to one with multiple hires, Chris' journey provides plenty of opportunities to learn by example. Whether you're starting your own business or looking to expand an existing one, Chris' story offers valuable lessons that can help you achieve your entrepreneurial goals.

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Businesses/Products:
GoRails.com
JumpstartRails.com
Hatchbox.io
RailsBytes.com
More can be found on excid3.com and remoteruby.com

Mentioned Links:

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Keryx

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Small Bets

Wardley Maps

Bunny.net

Blue Ridge Ruby

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