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Episode #66: Nick Gauthier

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In this episode, Nick Gauthier, a freelance consultant, talks about transitioning into freelancing, his unique hardware and office setup, and demo screencasts being a useful tool in business.

Show Notes:

Nick Gauthier (twitter github blog)

00:38 – Introduction

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  • Independent Consultant
  • Baltimore, MD

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    01:31 – Working Remotely as a Freelance Consultant

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    • Being “there” for people

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      05:11 – Working from Home

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      • Figure 53

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        06:46 – Transitioning into Freelancing
        08:05 – Hardware/Office Setup

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        • Linux
        • Laptops vs Desktops

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          12:35 – Demo Screencasts
          16:37 – Software Compatibility Issues
          18:40 – Advice and Tips for Wannabe Remote Consultants

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          • Can you work isolated?
          • Reputation

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            21:45 – Nickâ€s Book Projects

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            • Recipes with Backbone
            • LocalUp (now OrderUp)
            • Mobile Web Patterns with Backbone.js

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