You might be weighing up a vendor's pitch or trying to understand whether your developers' proposed rewrite is justified. You've spent weeks reading articles and asking around, but you still can't work out which advice applies to your situation.
I'll help you work through the decision and explain what I'd do in your position. You'll get an independent view from someone with experience of these problems.
Joe is absolutely amazing. Was very helpful and went above and beyond to help me with the consult. Communication was excellent and the information he provided was exceptional. His knowledge is sensational and he was able to provide info for everything I needed. I have no doubt we will work together in the future. I can't recommend his services enough. Thanks for the great work Joe.
SaaS Founder
Book a 60-minute call using the link on this page. We'll work through your question together, and I'll give you a recommendation with specific next steps.
Things I've helped with in the past:
I'll explain my recommendation and the reasoning behind it, drawing on my experience building software since 1999 and advising business owners on their technology.
After the call, you'll receive a written summary with my recommendation and next steps, which you can share with your team or refer back to later. If something comes up after the call that we didn't cover, I'll answer it over email.
You'll choose a time that suits you when you book. The call will be recorded if you agree, so you'll receive a recording and transcript afterwards.
If you feel the call hasn't provided enough value for the fee, let me know and I'll refund your payment in full.
Client story
A founder planning practice management software for specialist clinics came to me as he was about to book a developer to build his MVP. He knew the industry and had a budget. My advice was to validate the problem and proposed solution with potential customers before committing to development.
When we spoke again, he told me he'd spent more time validating with customers, developing market interest and speaking to potential investors. He'd also refined his business plan and revenue model, which gave him more confidence in his plan. He was preparing to meet senior developers with that new information.
How do I prepare for the call?
Just fill in the booking form. It asks you to describe your situation
and what you want to get out of the call. That's all the prep I need,
and it keeps us focused on one thing.
What if my question turns out to be bigger than one call?
That happens sometimes. I'll give you the best advice I can on the
call, but if we realise the problem needs deeper investigation, I'll
explain why and we can talk about whether a
Technical Assessment or
Backchannel makes more sense.
When do I get the written summary?
Within 3 business days of our call.
Can I book multiple calls?
Yes. Some people book a call every few months when big decisions come up.
If you're booking regularly, Backchannel
might be more cost-effective.
Can my business partner be on the call too?
Yes, that's fine. You're also welcome to share the recording afterwards.
What if I'm not technical at all?
Most of my clients aren't technical. I'll explain the advice in plain
language so you understand what to do next.
Have another question?
Email me at joe@joeniland.com
and I'll reply ASAP.
The fee for an Advice & Unblocking call is AUD $495 ex GST. This includes the call, written summary, and email follow-up.
If you're not confident a single call will cover it, consider Backchannel for ongoing async access. You can ask questions whenever they come up instead of saving them for a single session.
If you think the problem is bigger and needs a proper investigation, a Technical Assessment might be the right starting point.
I take a few Advice & Unblocking calls per month, with bookings available on a first-come, first-served basis.