Focused, Reputation, and AI with Austin Vance

In this conversation, Bill Kennedy and Austin Vance discuss the critical role of relationships in business, the balance between AI and human interaction, and the importance of cultivating client trust. They explore how AI can enhance efficiency without replacing the human touch in consulting. The discussion also delves into pricing strategies in a changing economic landscape, the significance of legacy code, and the need for developers to maintain empathy towards existing systems. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of creating awareness and demonstrating expertise in the market. 00:00 Introduction 00:30 What is Austin Doing Today? 02:10 First Experiences with a Computer 06:00 Highschool Interests 9:30 Early Laptops 16:20 Entering College 23:30 The Journey to Computer Science  26:30 First Jobs in Tech 32:00 Starting Focused  35:00 Agency vs Products and Reputation 44:30 Moving on From Pivotal 52:48 Balancing AI and Human Interaction 01:08:30 Future Market Concerns 01:20:30 Controlling Chaos 1:28:00 Contact Info Connect with Austin:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinbv/ Mentioned in this Episode: Focused: https://focused.io/ Want more from Ardan Labs? You can learn Go, Kubernetes, Docker & more through our video training, live events, or through our blog! Online Courses : https://ardanlabs.com/education/  Live Events : https://www.ardanlabs.com/live-training-events/  Blog : https://www.ardanlabs.com/blog  Github : https://github.com/ardanlabs