My conversation with Shawn Adrian (@nerdburn) the Founder of ⁠Input Logic (@inputlogic)! Input Logic is a digital product studio in Nanaimo, BC founded in 2011. They launch beautifully crafted web and mobile apps for brands and startups. Takeaways -Don't be shy to talk about money and value when freelancing. -Finding product-market fit requires a combination of timing, luck, and intuition. -Building a great product studio involves talent retention and focusing on the craft. Hiring great talent and retaining them is crucial for a successful product studio. It's important to find people who love the craft and allow them to focus on it. -When choosing clients, it's ideal to work with founders who are building zero-to-one products and are willing to take a scrappy approach. -Aligning craft with business constraints requires prioritizing goals, problem-solving, and making decisions on scope and features based on potential revenue impact and customer value. -Launching an MVP involves focusing on design, bug-free execution, and providing value to end users. Iteration and feedback are essential for continuous improvement. -Growth and feedback can be challenging, and it's important to implement metrics and provide clients with tools to make data-driven decisions. Learning from successful growth-focused founders can provide valuable insights. -Equity deals should be evaluated based on the founder's experience, network, and the involvement of trusted individuals. podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…