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The ROI of Learning to Code: Building Value Through Custom Tools

The ROI of Learning to Code: Building Value Through Custom Tools

Update: 2025-02-17
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In this episode, we discuss:



  • James' journey from zero programming experience to creating powerful custom tools

  • How his firm tracks and measures ROI on automation efforts

  • The practical impact of custom tools on daily workflows

  • The story behind saving 800 hours on a single project

  • Tips for balancing development time with project work

  • Advice for professionals considering learning to code


Key Timestamps:



  • 00:00 - Introduction and James' background

  • 05:30 - First experience with programming

  • 12:45 - The panel project that saved hundreds of hours

  • 18:20 - Tracking ROI and development time

  • 25:15 - Current projects and future tools

  • 31:40 - Advice for beginners


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The ROI of Learning to Code: Building Value Through Custom Tools

The ROI of Learning to Code: Building Value Through Custom Tools

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