This past month, I worked on a guide with one of my mentees where we showed developers how to use puppeteerJS - a browser automation framework -- to successfully buy a product off the Stanley Cup website. Otherwise known as a Stanley Cup checkout bot. This was a fun project to put on our resumes (in this a** saturated job market), but what many do not know is we sold the EXACT code shown in the guide for $400 a copy. We developed it once and then sold it many times over. Because of the monetary value the guide held, we decided to share it to the public for $20 a copy. Buttttt it's the holidays so let's just give it out for free now. Comment "WANT" if you want me to send you the guide for free. Also include your email. You do not need to be an expert coder for this 🙂

I don’t know how many of you remember this, but back in October, I posted about landing a 5-figure recurring deal to build a bot for a client with a unique brokerage automation requirement. (https://www.skool.com/wifi-life/meeting-clients-needs - link to the previous post) Since then, my partner and I have been on a mission. We had just two months to deliver the first phase of the bot—a solution robust enough to handle multiple brokerage accounts, user-friendly, and scalable for their operations. It wasn’t about coding; it was about understanding how this bot would fit into the client’s business and ensuring everything worked seamlessly. The first step was communication. Weekly check-ins with the client ensured we stayed aligned and tackled any roadblocks early. From finalizing the tech stack to adjusting features based on their feedback, we made sure they were part of the journey every step of the way. When it came to development, it was all about precision. We relied on Puppeteer, API integrations, and meticulous testing to ensure the bot worked across multiple brokerages without a hitch. My partner and I worked late nights debugging issues, optimizing performance, and making sure the bot met every requirement we had agreed upon. And guess what? Not only did we deliver on time, but we also exceeded their expectations. The client was thrilled with how smoothly everything worked and how intuitive the UI was for their team. This wasn’t just a win for me; it was a win for them because they could now save hours of manual work every week. Fast forward to now: We just received our first development fee payout from this 5-figure deal 🎉. There’s no better feeling than seeing all the hard work, late nights, and dedication turn into tangible results. This experience reinforced an important lesson: getting paid isn’t about delivering a product—it’s about delivering value. When you build trust with a client, stay transparent, and truly solve their problems, the payment becomes a formality.

I often ask myself this but I wonder what you all would say. What would you do differently if you were to start your coding journey today? Leave a reply :)