WHR 3.160: The Grit Behind Tech Success: Professional Mastery and Integrity with Brian Childress

Work at Home RockStar Podcast

Join our host, Tim, as he dives into the complexities of a tech entrepreneur's journey with Brian Childress, the fractional CTO who mastered the tightrope walk between traditional employment and the wild frontier of freelancing. They discuss client management challenges across time zones while steadfastly honoring contractual commitments. Brian gets personal about a defining moment—returning a hefty deposit to a client— which underscores the value of recognizing when to walk away and the indelible mark of professional integrity. Brian also shares how to stay at the forefront of technology, which requires a commitment to lifelong learning. He also talks about his work-life balance and productivity approach that extends beyond traditional methods.

Who is Brian Childress?

Brian Childress, Chief Technology Officer at goLance and Fractional CTO at Summit Labs, is a seasoned tech expert who thrives on knowledge acquisition and dissemination, guiding numerous software engineers in their careers.

He is a recognized authority in application security, developer productivity, and software best practices. His intense concentration on application access control has made him a sought-after resource for insights and advice throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). His expertise in technology has been shared on international platforms.

Connect with Brian:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-childress/

Website: https://brianchildress.co/

Github: https://github.com/brian-childress

X: https://twitter.com/_brianchildress

Email: [e-mail]

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In This Episode:

(0:00) Intro 0:36) Story of success (1:20) Freelancing and moonlighting (3:37) What didn't go as planned (6:50) Process of handling red flags (8:49) Keeping up with the changes in the industry (10:59) Jam room (13:45) Staying productive (17:30) The differences when he had a job and having a business (19:43) Hiring coaches and finding the right ones (23:28) Brian's guest solo (25:11) Ideal client and onboarding process (27:00) How to connect with Brian (27:27) Outro