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Episode 163: 157 FS Roadmaps and Estimates
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02:36 - Estimates
- Offering a Range
- Educated Guess
- Confidence Score
- When Clients Balk
- Trail Map
- Adding Buffers
12:09 - Roadmapping
- Eric’s Sample Trail Map
- Identifying and Reducing Risks
18:12 - How to Sell It
23:06 - Roadmaps vs Estimates (Defined & Differences)
- Wireframes
30:21 - Dealing with Conflict (Estimate Pain Points)
- Communication: Feedback & Check-in Points
33:10 - Budget and Value
- Hourly Billing / Fixed Bid / Weekly Billing
39:43 - Mismatched Expectations (Communication Cont’d)
44:47 - Productized Services and Consulting
Picks
Eric's Sample Trail Map (Eric)
Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder by Nassim Nicholas Taleb (Eric)
The Terrible Two by Mac Barnett (Reuven)
INBOX PAUSE (Jonathan)
CouldApp (Jonathan)
Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman (Chuck)
99Designs (Chuck)
Fiverr (Chuck)