In this episode, Jeremy & I are excited to share a mic with Jim Remsik. Jim is the Founder and CEO of a digital agency called Flagrant. He is also a conference organizer…he created and hosts the popular Madison + Ruby conference. Jim has held many roles:  MC, speaker, developer, CEO, conference organizer, writer and many more, but I imagine most people know him as someone who is an all around awesome human.

Jim Remsik shares his journey through the tech industry, from his early days in software development to his transition from government work to agency life. He discusses building companies like Bendyworks and Flagrant, emphasizing how design and professional connections shaped his career path. The conversation follows his path from running Adorable to launching Flagrant, including the personal challenges he faced—health issues and navigating business during the pandemic. Jim reflects on the vital role of personal growth, team empowerment, and maintaining human connections in a remote-first world. Drawing from his agency experience, he shares how taking initiative and self-authorization were crucial to his entrepreneurial success. Throughout the discussion, Jim offers valuable perspectives on consulting and collaboration, emphasizing his core belief in actively supporting others' success. He explores the varied landscape of consulting work, industry uncertainties, and the power of personal mission statements. The conversation highlights how meaningful connections, purposeful work, and courageous leadership intertwine. Jim's guiding motto reveals how generosity and community-building shape his professional approach.

Show Links:

Socials

https://bsky.app/profile/jremsikjr.bsky.social

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jremsikjr/

Flagrant

https://www.beflagrant.com/team/

https://www.beflagrant.com/blog/author/jim-remsik/

Conferences

https://www.madisonruby.com/

https://rubyconf.org/about/

Posts

https://medium.com/authority-magazine/jim-remsik-of-flagrant-five-things-i-wish-someone-told-me-when-i-first-launched-my-business-or-14699acfbda2

https://www.beflagrant.com/blog/2024-predictions-2024-01-30

https://devops.com/the-ruby-on-rails-resurgence/

https://devops.com/the-ruby-on-rails-resurgence-2/

Other Podcasts

https://shows.acast.com/dead-code/episodes/all-those-letters-that-you-do-with-jim-remsik

https://www.codewithjason.com/podcast/14444689-211-jim-remsik-ceo-of-flagrant/

XO Ruby
https://bsky.app/profile/xoruby.com

Readalong - Practical Object-Oriented Design: An Agile Primer Using Ruby
https://app.thestorygraph.com/readalongs/5983b152-bf48-4ff3-aeb0-976ea67d0d08