So many developers (your podcast hosts included) make the same mistakes when trying to turn an idea into a business for the first time. In this episode, Ben and Adam talk through a bunch of these mistakes, why they matter, and what you should do to avoid them.Discuss this episode on Twitter →Timestamps
(00:00) - Ben's Laracon talk "Predictable Mistakes of the Developer-Turned-Founder"

(02:57) - Mistake: Starting with SaaS

(15:21) - Mistake: Selling to consumers

(17:40) - Mistake: Selling to struggling businesses

(24:24) - Mistake: Not pre-selling your product

(25:52) - Mistake: Assuming people are rational

(26:58) - Mistake: Not choosing a customer you like

(28:05) - Mistake: Being comfortable with your pricing

(33:37) - Mistake: Raising VC

(40:09) - Mistake: Overfocusing on legal and compliance
Links
Adam on Twitter
Ben on Twitter
"Predictable Mistakes of the Developer-Turned-Founder" on YouTube