Listen "The First Customer - How to Tackle Tech Complexity to Scale Your Business with Brian Childress"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Brian Childress, Founder and Fractional CTO of Summit Labs. Brian shares his journey from growing up in Virginia to founding Summit Labs, inspired by his grandfather's entrepreneurial spirit as a custom home builder. Despite lacking initial tech interest, Brian discovered his passion for software development in graduate school and founded Summit Labs to explore freelancing opportunities while maintaining a full-time job.Over the years, Summit Labs evolved from creating websites for various clients to specializing in custom software development for established startups and small to medium-sized businesses. Brian's client acquisition strategy focuses on content marketing, leveraging LinkedIn to share valuable insights and target the pain points of his ideal clients. He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and seeking mentorship, highlighting the impact of professional coaching on his journey. Let’s all tune in as Brian Childress continues to expand his network, share valuable content, and remain committed to delivering exceptional results for his clients, driving business success in this episode of The First Customer!Guest Info:Summit Labshttps://summitlabs.ioBrian Childress' LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-childress/Connect with Jay on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jayaigner/The First Customer Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@thefirstcustomerpodcastThe First Customer podcast websitehttps://www.firstcustomerpodcast.comFollow The First Customer on LinkedInhttp://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-customer-podcast/
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