Join host Kevin Griffin as he welcomes Aaron Francis, co-founder of TryHard Studios, to discuss the journey from side projects to full-time success. Discover Aaron's insights on creating high-quality content for developers, increasing your luck surface area, and practical advice for taking your first steps in the tech industry. Learn about TryHard Studios' innovative approach to educational content and how Aaron balances his professional and family life while navigating the challenges of self-employment. If you're an aspiring developer or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and inspiration!

Aaron on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aarondfrancis
Aaron: https://aaronfrancis.com/
TryHard Studios: https://tryhardstudios.com/
High Performance Sqlite: https://highperformancesqlite.com/

Creators & Guests

• Kevin Griffin - Host
• Aaron Francis - Guest

00:00 Welcome and Introduction of Special Guest

01:58 The Origin of Try Hard Studios

03:04 Deep Dive into SQLite

05:33 The Journey to Starting a Business

07:54 Balancing Side Projects and Full-Time Work

19:00 The Transition to Full-Time Entrepreneurship

19:31 Screencasting and Other Ventures

27:00 Background and Early Career

28:21 Current Status of the Project

29:05 Choosing Evergreen Topics

30:25 Transition from Accounting to Software Development

32:11 The Concept of Luck Surface Area

36:51 Navigating Health Insurance as an Entrepreneur

45:12 Future Plans for Tryhard Studios

52:03 Action Over Inspiration: Final Advice