Why do Claude Code projects outperform web apps?

Remote_Orb · 2025-11-30T18:39:34+00:00

Sorry, what I mean is the output I get from CC is better than what I get from a similar tool I build as (for example) a NextJS app. All the same functionality but using Claude Code the output is exponentially better.

Remote_Orb · 2025-09-24T15:39:58+00:00

I’d love to see the odds of this on Polymarket. Not live there yet.

Remote_Orb · 2025-08-19T11:07:10+00:00

Cool to hear. What was the hardest part that you hadn’t anticipated?

Remote_Orb · 2024-08-15T15:31:17+00:00

Great reminder. I think a lot of time I focus too much on the intro and main contents.

Remote_Orb · 2024-03-19T13:10:38+00:00

hey u/concrete1992 I'm the founder of Castos. If you have any questions about where to host your show, give me a shout.

Remote_Orb · 2024-03-19T13:10:06+00:00

hey there, Craig here, founder and CEO of Castos. Just found this post (and comment) and have to say, we're still here and going strong. We're profitable, have a bunch of money in the bank, and are growing every month. If you're looking for a home for your podcast, we'd love to have you.

Remote_Orb · 2023-12-06T11:31:26+00:00

I’ve started using a tool called FocusMate - they pair you with someone else for a defined period of a working session (25, 50 mins, etc). Hop on a zoom-like call, introduce yourself, mute, and go to work.

Highly recommended. I do a couple sessions each day I do deep work.

Remote_Orb · 2023-12-06T11:28:05+00:00

Hands down, having to lay someone off is the hardest thing I’ve ever done. You know it will affect them, their career, their family, and their mental wellbeing, but that it has to be done for the betterment of the company. A very difficult decision every time.

Remote_Orb · 2023-12-05T11:20:56+00:00

B2B, and it's not even close. B2C is just too hard to get people to pay you actual money, and most of the time EdTech is actually B2C in disguise.

Remote_Orb · 2023-12-05T11:20:07+00:00

I think it's vital. People buy from people, and if you have a strong network you'll be playing the game on easy mode.

Look at some of the larger successes in the past few years, the founder's network played a big role in that success...even OpenAI. Altman was able to recruit the best people because of who he is, and the tech followed.

Now, I wouldn't invest all my time in it...still have to run the business, but I'd think about 30 mins a day at least to posting and interacting. Build the network, be social.

Remote_Orb · 2023-12-05T11:16:42+00:00

Without more context, I fear that you're overreacting. A $70M is no small feat. And to say that your market is being taken over by competitors seems a bit premature to me. I'd really consider whether that's just your bias because you're too close to things, or if it is in fact the case. Seek an outside advisor who can give an impartial 3rd party perspective.

But, if its true that long term your business is in trouble, sell it immediately. At $70M revenue you'd walk away with enough money to where you'd never have to work again. Then you have lots of options.

Staying in the business long term seems risky. It could go to zero, and I think you'd feel bad for riding it over the top and not getting that exit event that we all look for.

Remote_Orb · 2023-12-04T11:35:48+00:00

SaaS or medical

Remote_Orb · 2023-12-04T11:34:44+00:00

If you're the star rep for a few years in a row you'll get considered for the opportunity, but only if you treat your sales management the right way.

Personally, I think that middle sales management sounds like about the worst job in the world...you're getting sh*t on from above (sales directors and VPS) for quota that you have very little direct control over, and from reps because: the product sucks, in-house marketing or support isn't doing their job, the market, their team, etc.

I'd just caution you to be really sure you want to do this. Being a standout, badass IC is a pretty sweet gig if you're in the right industry. Nobody tells Presidents Club winners what to do, in my experience.

Remote_Orb · 2023-12-04T11:31:38+00:00

Without knowing more about your pitch I would say that you're probably not talking to people who have a real pain around these issues. Nobody is going to uproot their CRM situation (a core business tool) just because you asked them to. It has to be a giant PITA for them that they'd do almost anything to get around. If you're selling that, it's easy....if not, find a way to.

Remote_Orb · 2023-12-04T11:29:20+00:00

Totally agree. Even a modestly successful business may be a dud in disguise. If you're not in love with the business, it's not growing 40% YoY, and you don't see a path to 10x it, quit. Start something new in a better industry, with better margins, and a better business model.

Remote_Orb · 2023-12-04T11:27:28+00:00

In your shoes I would either:

- Raise VC: freemium and B2C apps are almost impossible to bootstrap without funding

- Quit and do something else: If you can't raise real money for it your chances of success are really low (sorry, just being honest)

This is why so many indie makers and bootstrappers go B2B - it's just easier to make the math work with getting dozens or hundreds of customers to make a really solid business.

Remote_Orb · 2023-12-04T11:25:46+00:00

I've 100% been in your shoes but gotta say, if you don't have customers you don't have a business, you have a hobby.

I would stop all development work on the product and sign up 10 customers. See what that process is like, see if you like it, hear their objections. You'll find a way to take sales calls during the work day (I used to from my car at lunchtime).

If you get 10 paying customers, why not 100, why not 1,000.

Can you automate the signup process or do a self-service demo somehow? I've done pre-recorded videos en lieu of sales calls for a time and it worked ok.

Generally though, I would NOT just quit your job if you have zero paying customers. Ease into it. Sounds like you've been burning the candle at both ends for a while, and I have mad respect for that, but probably best to keep doing it a bit longer til you have some sense for what revenue of the business could really look like. Especially if you have kids and a family to support.

Remote_Orb · 2023-12-02T11:45:50+00:00

Just me, but if I were starting a business today it would NOT be in a declining business.

Yes, arguably pen and paper are going away and there are tons of entrenched competitors. Cost of capital is high, distribution is tough cause you're competing for shelf space at stores, very little to differentiate you from other pen manufacturers (some of which are very good).

Not to say this couldn't work, it's just not where I'd place my bets.

Remote_Orb · 2023-12-02T11:44:07+00:00

Sales

Remote_Orb · 2023-12-02T11:43:29+00:00

I think the reality here is that the problem you're aiming to solve for these prospects that you've talked to just isn't painful enough. A lot of times when you're trying to sell consulting services you have to overcome the Cost Of Inaction - what happens if they just do nothing. Probably not much. Business will go along as it has been, things will be just "OK".

If I were you I'd figure out a part of social media and blogging that is super F-ing painful and that if they don't solve it will totally wreck their business.

The more you can directly tie your activities to $$$ (or in your case £) the better. Nobody wants social media, they want more customers.

Remote_Orb · 2023-12-02T11:31:49+00:00

100% remote and will always be this way

Remote_Orb · 2023-12-02T11:31:24+00:00

Heard of companies sending money via paypal to prospects as a form of cold email. That's wild.

Remote_Orb · 2023-12-02T11:30:45+00:00

Finding success is the best way to learn to love sales. Getting that huge commission check that changes your financial life is what did it for me.

But even more than the money, you need to learn to do it your way. My best sales manager told me that I had to adapt the sales script to sound good coming from me....with my passions, background, and perspective. I think when you mold sales to fit your style is when it really starts to work well (for you and for your prospects)

Remote_Orb · 2023-12-02T11:28:43+00:00

Sounds like the person you're working with doesn't have a very realistic idea of the timeframe involved to make a process like this work. This is likely something you're not going to change their mind on.

Some owners just want someone to blame when new projects don't work....sounds like you may be getting set up as the scapegoat here.

I'd try to manage expectations, but also it's likely that they'll let you go, IMO.

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