In the traditional agency model, you eventually reach a phase of the engagement where the core app has been built, and further features will be billed at an hourly rate for a dev managed by the agency. That hourly rate can be double or triple what the dev is receiving - because the agency will provide management services or some other kind of support alongside those hours. But by the agency charging rent on every hour that dev works, they become a pebble in the client's shoe, making it that much harder for them to accomplish their goal of building a successful product. It is unlikely that they are providing value on every hour that the dev works, to where a 2-3X multiple is justified. If our north star is the client's success, then it seems that a more favorable arrangement can be made; the client working directly with the dev, without the agency's involvement. For the client, they get a dev who is already trained, and the cost of hiring them just went down. For the dev, they get a client they are familiar with, and a raise relative to what the agency was paying them. For the agency, the amount of hours doing management work just went down, and the amount of hours doing high impact work just went up. You have allowed yourself to step out of where you are not adding much value, and step into areas where you are most needed. Areas such as training the client and their team in how to manage Stripe subscriptions themselves. Showing their UI/UX designer how to go straight from Figma to WeWeb, streamlining their development process. Workshops for their backend developer in how to use Xano, so they can bind data directly to the front end and eliminate bottlenecks. You can also continue to provide management to the dev, according to a set schedule. The agency becomes a high-impact catalyst, enabling the client to stand on their own two feet faster and more effectively. By focusing on empowerment rather than dependence, you can create a win-win-win scenario for the client, the dev, and the agency. The client gets a successful product, the dev gets on-going work, and the agency gets to make a real difference while maintaining healthy margins.

Hi everyone, I'm looking for recommendations on an all-in-one client management platform that can handle: - Client onboarding - Proposals - Contracts - Time tracking - Invoicing I currently use Hello Bonsai for proposals, agreements, and invoicing, and Timely for time tracking (suggested by a client). However, I find the invoicing process tedious. Ideally, I'm seeking a platform that automates these processes, especially for long-term clients. Please share any suggestions you may have. Thanks in advance!

Excited to share that I've published my first-ever tech blog! https://likhikaroutray.hashnode.dev/how-to-set-up-stripe-test-and-live-mode-on-xano-backendwebhook It's all about setting up Stripe webhooks with Xano, focusing on how to manage test and live environments seamlessly. If you've ever accidentally processed test payments in a live environment (oops! 😅), this one's for you! In the blog, I cover: - Setting up Xano branches and data sources - Configuring Stripe webhooks for different environments - A nifty trick to automate environment detection It's a quick read that could save you some headaches. Check it out if you're working with Stripe and Xano, or just curious about streamlining your dev process! Would love to hear your thoughts or experiences. Drop a comment or share if you found it helpful!

Hello Guys. In the last few weeks, I've been doing a tutorial on Toddle.dev. They seem to be an alternative to Wized, much more visual and, in my opinion, much easier for those of us who are NoCode, understand some Javascript, but struggle with building structures or flow diagrams. Honestly, I find it very powerful and far superior to Wized in many aspects. Has anyone else tried it? Could you share your opinions in comparison with other No Code WebApp Builders?https://toddle.dev/

We are tech-agnostic here - my view is that the best tool for the job depends on the job. With that being said, what tool do you find yourself using the most? This could include Zapier, N8N, and more! Which of the following tools do you use most frequently in your work?