Guest:
Jo Overline
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Jo Overline talks with Dave Rael about success in business, the joy of code, gaining attention, and the nature of people in the spotlight
Jo Overline has been a successful iOS app creator for over ten years. He’s built over 30 apps in various categories, and over 30 million downloads under his belt holding the #1 spot in 94 countries.
The “Ugly Meter” app was one of his most successful - it even landed him spots on the Howard Stern show on four separate occasions.
Jo’s expertise lies not only in technology and development, but in the business aspects of being an independent tech entrepreneur. Since his days as an iOS consultant, he has moved on to found SwingDev, which specializes in web and mobile app development for individuals and companies ranging from startups to the Fortune 500.
Chapters:
1:46 - Dave introduces the show and Jo Overline3:08 - Jo's business - Swing Dev4:57 - Connecting with people to enable business advancement6:04 - How Jo got started in software13:06 - The things that "light Jo up"13:52 - Jo's story of failure - underestimating the complexity of game development and delivering an unprofitable game18:46 - Astronomical notoriety and being featured on the Howard Stern show21:30 - Jo's success story - building a successful international business26:23 - Connecting with Jo and Swing Dev for developers27:13 - Jo's thought on having "made it"28:07 - How Jo stays current with what he needs to know30:44 - Jo's book recommendations32:02 - The things that have Jo most excited33:09 - Jo's (absence of) causes of pain and suffering34:33 - The things about which Jo likes to geek out35:33 - Jo's prediction for the future of software36:48 - Jo's top 3 tips for delivering more value40:23 - Keeping up with Jo
Resources:
Swing Dev
Ugly Meter App Attention
The Howard Stern Show
Schindler Factory Museum - Krakow, Poland
The Design of Design: Essays from a Computer Scientist - Frederick P. Brooks Jr.
Jo's book recommendation:
The Complete Kama Sutra: The 1st Modern Translation of the Classic Indian Text The Complete Kama Su - null
Blinkist
Jo's top 3 tips for delivering more value:
Partner with the right people
Focus on honesty, transparency, and communication
Don't be a "yes man"
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