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>I’m going to make, market, and hustle my iPhone apps like my life depends on it Why can't I find a link or description to them anywhere in your post? I’m the

by bhousel 14y ago

>I’m going to make, market, and hustle my iPhone apps like my life depends on it Why can't I find a link or description to them anywhere in your post? I’m the breadwinner with a wife and daughter to support, My wife is due to have our second child in 8 weeks, We’re currently building a house, and the builder’s bills will soon arrive I may be the only person to say it, but I don't think quitting your day job at this time is a good idea.

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jere 14y ago
I just noticed a subtle link to apps on the top right of the site: http://splinter.com.au/pages/apps http://splinter.com.au/pages/apps I'm a little less concerned now that I see he has actually made some apps, but it still kind of freaks me out just reading this post.
- MehdiEG 14y ago
  What freaks you out? He makes $100 - $150 a day from app sales, which gives him a comfortable financial cushion. App sales put aside, he reckons that he can keep going for several months on savings alone. And he reckons that, should everything go wrong, he'll have no problem picking up contract work, which I have no problem to believe if he's even just a half-decent developer. No big or crazy risk-taking here. It's always scary of course to go off on your own when you've spent your entire life in the comfortable employee universe so best of luck to the OP!
chubs 14y ago
You're totally right. And also, some have pointed out (quite correctly) that amy and patrick recommend starting out on the side, so let me explain further: * I have enough savings to last a few months if i sell my motorbike * I'm reasonably well connected and, if all goes badly, getting an ios contract/job in a few months time won't be hard * I already have a dozen apps on the app store, bringing in between $100-$150 daily * Due to a recent house move, i'm unable to code on the train any more which used to be brilliant, so my part-time efforts have dwindled. As for the apps, I really need to make a promo-page for them, the best i can currently give you is here: http://apps.splinter.com.au/ http://apps.splinter.com.au/
- chrisnolet 14y ago
  Hey! I'm a co-founder of Kickfolio, one of Melbourne's own AngelCube startups. A friend just messaged to tell me you said you 'really need to make a promo page for your apps'. Thought it might be cool to point you to http://kickfolio.com http://kickfolio.com. We're in open beta - please let us know what you think, if it does help you! Congrats on the success of your apps on the app store and good luck with your upcoming venture.
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- nimblegorilla 14y ago
  $100 per day is $3K per month. While you can't support a lavish lifestyle I think you're earning enough for the basics. Most of the naysayers are just jealous that they don't have courage to make the leap. Good luck!
  - chc 14y ago
    Don't forget taxes. You're looking at closer to $2000 a month. That will cover rent and utilities for most people, but you better be doing something else if you enjoy eating food.
- pcopley 14y ago
  I was in the same boat as the parent post until your third bullet. That's certainly enough to keep the mortgage paid and food on the table, so I think now is the perfect time to do what you're doing. When the kids go to school and things get more expensive for you it'll be harder and harder to make this decision. Best to find out now if it's sustainable for you. Good luck.
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- prisonguard 14y ago
  > i'm unable to code on the train any more which used to be brilliant i imagine the train ride would be full of interrupts, maybe you could convince me otherwise about your commute system
dos1 14y ago
Totally agree. I'm all for the big life changing move - when there aren't people depending on you for their survival. Also - you're building a house? If I was going to quit my consulting gig to do startups (which I'm strongly considering doing) I would (and do) keep my debt to a bare minimum. Edit: Based on OP's answers in reply to the parent comment, it appears as though the situation is not quite as dire as it sounded at first read of the article.
w1ntermute 14y ago
> My wife is due to have our second child in 8 weeks > I’m going to make, market, and hustle my iPhone apps like my life depends on it Sounds like his child's life will quite literally depend on it.
- blake8086 14y ago
  So you think, if he can't sell enough iPhone apps, his child will literally die?
franze 14y ago
>but I don't think quitting your day job at this time is a good idea. i think it's a great time the times when my kids were born (once when i was 20 years old, the other one when i was 30) were the most productive of my life (and i always quite my job when a new kid arrives). you always rise with your challenges, so it's a great idea to create some big challenges for yourself. in 2 days i will be in the salar the uyuni (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salar_de_Uyuni http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salar_de_Uyuni) with my family, in 2 days i have a conf call with the CEO of an international top 500 website to talk about their content strategy. it's a challenge, i love challenges, keeps life interesting.

by bhousel 14y ago

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jere 14y ago

I just noticed a subtle link to apps on the top right of the site: http://splinter.com.au/pages/apps http://splinter.com.au/pages/apps I'm a little less concerned now that I see he has actually made some apps, but it still kind of freaks me out just reading this post.

MehdiEG 14y ago
What freaks you out? He makes $100 - $150 a day from app sales, which gives him a comfortable financial cushion. App sales put aside, he reckons that he can keep going for several months on savings alone. And he reckons that, should everything go wrong, he'll have no problem picking up contract work, which I have no problem to believe if he's even just a half-decent developer. No big or crazy risk-taking here. It's always scary of course to go off on your own when you've spent your entire life in the comfortable employee universe so best of luck to the OP!

chubs 14y ago

You're totally right. And also, some have pointed out (quite correctly) that amy and patrick recommend starting out on the side, so let me explain further: * I have enough savings to last a few months if i sell my motorbike * I'm reasonably well connected and, if all goes badly, getting an ios contract/job in a few months time won't be hard * I already have a dozen apps on the app store, bringing in between $100-$150 daily * Due to a recent house move, i'm unable to code on the train any more which used to be brilliant, so my part-time efforts have dwindled. As for the apps, I really need to make a promo-page for them, the best i can currently give you is here: http://apps.splinter.com.au/ http://apps.splinter.com.au/

chrisnolet 14y ago
Hey! I'm a co-founder of Kickfolio, one of Melbourne's own AngelCube startups. A friend just messaged to tell me you said you 'really need to make a promo page for your apps'. Thought it might be cool to point you to http://kickfolio.com http://kickfolio.com. We're in open beta - please let us know what you think, if it does help you! Congrats on the success of your apps on the app store and good luck with your upcoming venture.
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nimblegorilla 14y ago
$100 per day is $3K per month. While you can't support a lavish lifestyle I think you're earning enough for the basics. Most of the naysayers are just jealous that they don't have courage to make the leap. Good luck!
- chc 14y ago
  Don't forget taxes. You're looking at closer to $2000 a month. That will cover rent and utilities for most people, but you better be doing something else if you enjoy eating food.
pcopley 14y ago
I was in the same boat as the parent post until your third bullet. That's certainly enough to keep the mortgage paid and food on the table, so I think now is the perfect time to do what you're doing. When the kids go to school and things get more expensive for you it'll be harder and harder to make this decision. Best to find out now if it's sustainable for you. Good luck.
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prisonguard 14y ago
> i'm unable to code on the train any more which used to be brilliant i imagine the train ride would be full of interrupts, maybe you could convince me otherwise about your commute system

dos1 14y ago

Totally agree. I'm all for the big life changing move - when there aren't people depending on you for their survival. Also - you're building a house? If I was going to quit my consulting gig to do startups (which I'm strongly considering doing) I would (and do) keep my debt to a bare minimum. Edit: Based on OP's answers in reply to the parent comment, it appears as though the situation is not quite as dire as it sounded at first read of the article.

w1ntermute 14y ago

> My wife is due to have our second child in 8 weeks > I’m going to make, market, and hustle my iPhone apps like my life depends on it Sounds like his child's life will quite literally depend on it.

blake8086 14y ago
So you think, if he can't sell enough iPhone apps, his child will literally die?

franze 14y ago

>but I don't think quitting your day job at this time is a good idea. i think it's a great time the times when my kids were born (once when i was 20 years old, the other one when i was 30) were the most productive of my life (and i always quite my job when a new kid arrives). you always rise with your challenges, so it's a great idea to create some big challenges for yourself. in 2 days i will be in the salar the uyuni (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salar_de_Uyuni http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salar_de_Uyuni) with my family, in 2 days i have a conf call with the CEO of an international top 500 website to talk about their content strategy. it's a challenge, i love challenges, keeps life interesting.