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should i hire a freelance dev for a minimal product, and what's the going rate?

AAli Ç***MemberCommunity member
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#1

i want to ask about hiring a freelancer for an mvp.

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i have experience with this, gotta say: finding a freelance dev depends on a few factors. gather data first, don't make emotional decisions.

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#3

another perspective: maybe the core issue with finding a freelance dev is something else. think about it like this...

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#4

antoher perspective: maybe the core issue with finding a freelance dev is something else then tbh think about it like this...

edit: fixed a few typos.

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#5

another perspective: maybe the core issue with finding a freelance dev is something else. think about it like this...

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#6

another perspective: maybe the core issue with finding a freelance dev is something else. think about it like this...

HHakan V***Member
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#7

look most business owners make the wrong choice in these situations. btw be careful hasty decisions often end in regret.

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#8

but what's the real risk? if this choice is wrong, will the business close? i'm saying this so you're super careful.

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#9

another perspective: maybe the core issue with finding a freelance dev is something else. think about it like this...

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#10

another perspective: maybe the core issue with finding a freelance dev is something else. think about it like this...

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#11

another perspective: maybe the core issue with finding a freelance dev is something else. think about it like this...

VVildan U***MemberCommunity member
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#12

There's a trap here, let me mention it. btw everyone rushing into looking for a freelance developer gets stuck at the same point.

When making decisions write down the worst-case scenario too, not just the best. If you post the result here it will help others too.

KKadir G***MemberCommunity member
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#13

There's one point I'm curious about. If you get three different answers on a topic, the question was asked wrong.

Proven by experience.

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#14

just a heads-up then honestly when making a decision first look at what data you have on hand.

if you have questions write them; I'll answer as best I can.

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#15

You're right. Trying to do this alone is the most expensive way.

Good luck with that.

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#16

I've been down this road, let me tell you. Trying to do this alone is the most expensive way.

Partnership isn't a decision to make without working together first.

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#17

Exactly like that. Everyone rushing into looking for a freelance developer gets stuck at the same point.

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#18

I have no experience with looking for a freelance developer, so I'm asking. The biggest time-waster for us was not knowing who had the final say.

Good luck with that.

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#19

Correct.

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#20

let me summarize what's been said so far. valuation mehtods for exits must be defined by formula; "market value" isn't enough.

correct me if I'm wrong.

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