Episode #307
Where Can You Hire Great Developers?
June 03, 2017

In Episode #307, Eric and Neil discuss where you can hire great developers. Tune in to learn how you can find great developers at a much cheaper rate WITHOUT compromising on value and efficiency.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

  • 00:27 – Today’s topic: Where Can You Hire Great Developers?
  • 00:42 – Eric and Neil both tried Toptal which is not a bad place, but quite expensive
  • 00:51 – The best company for Neil is Crossover which is based in Texas
    • 00:58 – Their team of great developers are usually overseas
    • 01:02 – The labor is cheaper and they’re well educated
    • 01:08 – They have the software to know which is the best of the best
    • 01:30 – They offer 30 days of free development
    • 01:55 – It is quite cheap
  • 02:09 – Eric currently has 2 developers
    • 02:14 – One is based in Singapore and the other one is in Lithuania
    • 02:26 – The developers are well-versed and get things done
    • 02:56 – Eric found them in CodePen’s job board
  • 03:20 – Eric has used Crew and Andela
  • 03:40 – Andela hires developers from other countries so you will get them cheaper
    • 03:44 – They have a strong vetting process
  • 04:20 – Engineers and developers may not work well right away, but they should over time (once you find the amazing ones)
  • 04:40 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription of Sniply which allows you to overlay CTA or forms over social links that you’re sharing
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    • 05:00 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444
  • 05:18 – That’s it for today’s episode!

3 Key Points:

  1. There are a lot of great developers overseas that will cost you way less than in the USA.
  2. Go to a website where developers usually lounge around—like forums and message boards.
  3. It may take you a few tries before you find the excellent engineers and developers that you need.

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