How to Build an Authentic Audience as a Developer

Building an audience of raving fans is a secret advantage to get hired at your dream job or launch your next software project. But how do you get started?

As it turns out, there's a simple, proven formula any software developer can use to earn the attention of lifelong fans by building useful tools and sharing what you know.

I'll boil down the big ideas you need to succeed in this talk and provide a treasure trove of examples to provide a strong start in your journey to build an audience that lasts.

Transcript

1. How to Build an Authentic Audience as a Developer Matt Woods Growth, Tailwind @matopher
2. Why do you need to build an audience? @matopher Your audience is a secret advantage to get hired at your dream job or launch your next software project.
3. The to building an audience: Give away more value than you take. @matopher It's like paying into a savings account. ➡ The more you save, more you can “withdraw” later.
4. What are the best opportunities to build your audience? @matopher
5. Build Useful Software @matopher ✅ Open Source Packages (Laravel Analytics) ✅ Templates (HTML5 Up) ✅ Side Projects (Nomad List)
6. Share What You Know @matopher Bite-size samples (Quick Tips, Real Moments) Tasty side dish (Podcast, Blog Post, Short Video) Full course meal (Courses, Guides & Tutorials)
7. Quick Tips @matopher BITE-SIZE SAMPLE
8. Podcasts, Blog Posts & Short Videos @matopher TASTY SIDE DISH
9. Courses, Guides & Tutorials @matopher FULL-COURSE MEAL
10. Not sure what to talk about? @matopher
11. Share Your Experience @matopher
12. Lower your pain tolerance @matopher
13. Combine Popular + New Ideas @matopher
14. Build an Audience by Giving Away Value for Free Hit me up on Twitter for more ideas --> @matopher Build Useful Software Share What You Know "Save Up" Over Time, Then Make an "Ask"