EPISODE · May 2, 2024 · 29 MIN
E064. Sidebar - Be Weary of Ancillary Services
from Real Building Blocks · host Carbon Digital
Summary Jared discusses the importance of vetting service providers, especially those offering ancillary services, to ensure they specialize and excel in those services. He shares an experience with a martial arts school where poor service could lead to a contract termination and touches on KickSight, a CRM designed for martial arts schools. The conversation also covers the challenges of website development, emphasizing SEO, admin access frustrations, and the significance of user roles and client education in website management. Jared critiques third-party software companies building websites and stresses investing in high-quality web design for business growth. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:41 The Story of a Termination 05:13 Website Building and Maintenance 07:26 Access Limitations and Communication Issues 09:44 The Role of the 'Firefighter' 11:56 The Risks of Not Having Admin Access 13:59 The Pitfalls of Relying on Third-Party Software for Website Building 19:31 Chapter 1: The Power of Integrations 20:02 Chapter 2: Enjoying the Process of Building Websites 21:31 Chapter 3: The Passion for Writing Code 23:38 The Joy of Building Websites and Writing Code 24:08 The Importance of Delivering High-Quality Products 24:29 The Challenge of Communicating the Value of Technical Work 25:09 Providing Solutions that Clients Can Understand and Use 25:18 The Challenges of Finding a Reliable Website Development Agency 26:20 Avoiding Substandard Work: The Importance of Vetting Agencies 27:38 Profit vs Quality: The Problem with Some Website Development Agencies 28:30 Making Informed Decisions in Website Development
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Summary Jared discusses the importance of vetting service providers, especially those offering ancillary services, to ensure they specialize and excel in those services. He shares an experience with a martial arts school where poor service could lead to a contract termination and touches on KickSight, a CRM designed for martial arts schools. The conversation also covers the challenges of website development, emphasizing SEO, admin access frustrations, and the significance of user roles and client education in website management. Jared critiques third-party software companies building websites and stresses investing in high-quality web design for business growth. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:41 The Story of a Termination 05:13 Website Building and Maintenance 07:26 Access Limitations and Communication Issues 09:44 The Role of the 'Firefighter' 11:56 The Risks of Not Having Admin Access 13:59 The Pitfalls of Relying on Third-Party Software for Website Building 19:31 Chapter 1: The Power of Integrations 20:02 Chapter 2: Enjoying the Process of Building Websites 21:31 Chapter 3: The Passion for Writing Code 23:38 The Joy of Building Websites and Writing Code 24:08 The Importance of Delivering High-Quality Products 24:29 The Challenge of Communicating the Value of Technical Work 25:09 Providing Solutions that Clients Can Understand and Use 25:18 The Challenges of Finding a Reliable Website Development Agency 26:20 Avoiding Substandard Work: The Importance of Vetting Agencies 27:38 Profit vs Quality: The Problem with Some Website Development Agencies 28:30 Making Informed Decisions in Website Development
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E064. Sidebar - Be Weary of Ancillary Services
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