🎤 Introduction
Joseph shares his journey from studying in Singapore to building a career in front-end development, diving into the AI & machine learning boom, and navigating the ups and downs of running a freelance studio.
We also discuss his cross-cultural work with Japan, insights into freelancing globally, productivity hacks, and personal projects that keep creativity alive.
🎯 In This Episode:
• 00:01:10 – Early life & education in Singapore
• 00:02:01 – Portfolio & website beginnings
• 00:02:14 – AI & machine learning boom: impact on front-end
• 00:03:43 – First clients & early freelancing
• 00:05:09 – Cross-cultural work & Japan experience
• 00:07:31 – Networking & LinkedIn for developers
• 00:23:56 – Advice for early-career devs & freelancers
• 00:24:34 – React in the stack: practical choices
• 00:35:37 – Freelancing business: pricing, proposals & scope
• 00:41:21 – Tools & workflow: editor, versioning & automations
• 00:59:28 – Portfolio strategy & side projects
• 01:17:56 – Routines & productivity for solo developers
• 01:24:00 – Closing thoughts & how to connect
🌐 Guest Info
👤 Name: Joseph Allen💻 Role: Front-End Developer & Freelancer
📍 Location: UK (working globally, including Japan)
🔗 Website (Professional): https://joseph-allen.github.io/
🎨 Website (Creative): https://joe-memphis.netlify.app/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephrossallen/
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