In this episode of 'This Week in NoCode', hosts JJ Englert and David Pal chat with Beck, a professional no-code developer. Bek shares his journey from being an MBA student with a startup idea but no technical skills, to becoming a proficient Bubble developer through self-teaching. He discusses the differences and challenges between working as a solo Bubble developer and being part of a no-code team in a professional setting. The episode also includes discussions about the application of AI in content creation through a partnership between TikTok and Adobe, the raising of $47 million by Antithesis for automated software testing, and ethical concerns arising from AI-corrected live performances. Finally, Bekk shares his experience with managing two different product building projects in a single team to see which approach works best.
00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter
00:24 Welcome to This Week in No Code
02:09 News Segment: Zero Code Acquires Minimum Studio Plugins
05:15 Discussion on Apple Vision Pro and Future of AR
11:58 Reflecting on Studio NoCode's Journey
14:46 Challenges and Learnings from Running a NoCode Agency
23:21 The Challenges of Client Expectations
23:50 The Importance of Setting Expectations and Learning from Mistakes
24:25 The Struggles of Meeting Pixel-Perfect Standards
25:24 The Importance of Client Understanding and Compromise
25:57 The Value of Choosing the Right Clients
26:40 The Shift from Project Completion to Ongoing Support
28:33 The Challenges of Scaling and Hiring
30:29 The Dilemma of Agency Growth
35:56 The Risks and Rewards of Productized Services
44:08 The Importance of Enjoying Your Work and Choosing Your Path
46:42 The Potential of Diversifying Skill Sets and Platforms
47:21 Conclusion: Embrace Your Journey and the Opportunities Ahead
