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Show HN: I'm offering consulting for non-technical folks and startups

#1
Inspired by a good friend who did Unstick.me, as well as the recent MVP for 1k project, I've decided to give consulting a shot by offering my services as a developer and product guy to non-technical folks and early-stage web startups who are looking to brainstorm on both the technology and product side, and possibly looking to have an MVP built based on their idea.

I started accepting requests the other day solely with a Wufoo form, and just launched a proper one-page site here: http://youshouldworkwith.me/

Curious to hear feedback on the offer and idea in general. It's the first time I've tried any kind of "alternative" consulting like this.

Re: Show HN: I'm offering consulting for non-technical folks and startups

#7
Good luck Kyle. It will be interesting to hear if you get any takers.

One thing I wonder is if the kind of people that would take up an offer like this have the means to pay for it. As in: do the "idea guys" that can't find technical guys have enough money?

One angle you might want to consider is the sanity check - going over the technical merit of an idea/early stage product/architecture. This could be for both the idea guy and technical guy. A company that is a bit further along would have more cash.

And for those on about the rates: that rate for two hours is not bad.

Re: Show HN: I'm offering consulting for non-technical folks and startups

#10
Simple and clean, both the offer and the site; I like it.

You might want to think about some kind of satisfaction guarantee. I for once might have a problem shelling out $400 for a 2h talk with a guy I never worked with without one. I'd actually make it a "money back plus a beer on me" guarantee.

If you had a stackoverflow account I'd definitely link to it; too bad it's not possible with Forrst.

I'd also publish your HN karma. Seriously. A big, automagically updating number, showing that you really are about community, sharing, brainstorming and all that jazz. :)

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