AI Coding Is Here To Stay (Get Ready) With David Hirschfeld Consulting Success podcast

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AI Coding Is Here To Stay (Get Ready) with David Hirschfeld

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Ever made a costly mistake in a startup? David Hirschfeld, founder of the 17-year-strong custom software firm Tekyz, turned his "startup scars" into SaaS stardom. He shares the brutal honesty of a past venture hitting a wall and how that forged his unshakeable belief in rigorous client qualification. Discover his 5-minute method to identify serious prospects, why not charging from day one can be fatal, and how Tekyz is riding the AI wave to deliver massive client value. If you're building a tech business or consulting with startups/scale-ups, David's hard-won lessons are pure gold!

📢 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

✅ The critical misstep of not charging clients from day one in a past startup and why delaying charges can doom a new venture.

✅ David's 5-minute technique to qualify serious clients, uncover their actual budget, and avoid costly, misaligned projects.

✅ How Tekyz leverages AI for incredible efficiency, cutting project estimate times by 30% and enhancing client value.

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