年商2000万で妥協したくない 【プログラマー,エンジニア】

Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses their journey towards balancing short-term earnings with long-term growth. While they currently make around 200 million yen annually from a combination of residential projects and an online salon, they express dissatisfaction with the lack of scalability in this income. The speaker emphasizes the need to shift focus toward self-developed projects, particularly app creation, which they believe offers higher growth potential. Despite the challenges, the speaker is motivated to make this transition, confident that dedicating time to scalable ventures will lead to greater success and fulfillment.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker is determined not to settle for a monthly income of 2 million yen, as they believe there's more potential for growth.
• 😀 The speaker is currently working on app development and running an online salon, estimating they can reach 1 million yen monthly revenue from each source.
• 😀 While their current approach may generate around 2 million yen in monthly revenue, the speaker doubts that this will continue growing significantly over time.
• 😀 The speaker is not interested in maintaining a steady 2 million yen income long-term, as it would become monotonous and uninspiring.
• 😀 The speaker wants to invest more time in self-development projects like app creation and content for Flutter University, shifting away from client work.
• 😀 They believe that focusing on scalable projects, like self-developed apps, will lead to higher long-term success and revenue growth.
• 😀 The speaker points out that many people, including engineers, might stick to well-paying but unsustainable jobs, which can lead to burnout.
• 😀 They highlight that maintaining a high income from client work may be tempting but won't scale or lead to long-term success without diversification.
• 😀 The speaker is aware that moving away from their steady income streams (like client work) is a big challenge, but they are confident it will pay off.
• 😀 The speaker believes that creating self-developed apps has a much higher potential for growth compared to other ventures, and they are confident in their skills and abilities to succeed.

Q & A

Why does the speaker feel dissatisfied with the current plan of earning 2 million yen a month?

The speaker feels dissatisfied because they believe that continuing to earn a stable 2 million yen a month won't lead to significant growth or excitement in their career. They feel that staying at that level could lead to stagnation and a lack of motivation.

What is the speaker's main concern with continuing to work on the current projects?

The main concern is that while the speaker's current projects, such as app development and an online salon, are generating decent revenue, they believe they won’t scale much beyond their current earnings. The speaker feels that continuing with the same routine could lead to burnout and lack of growth.

What does the speaker consider as a possible way to grow their business?

The speaker is considering shifting their focus away from earning a steady 100,000 yen per month from the current projects, in favor of allocating time to self-developed projects such as creating content for Flutter University or developing their own apps.

Why does the speaker think that focusing on short-term earnings like 100,000 yen is not sustainable?

The speaker believes that while short-term earnings may seem appealing, they are not sustainable in the long run due to decreasing physical and mental energy. They mention that concentration and motivation tend to decline as time passes, making it difficult to maintain this kind of work indefinitely.

What analogy does the speaker use to explain the difficulty of sustaining high earnings from their current work?

The speaker compares the difficulty of sustaining high earnings in their current work to other jobs such as being a host or a cabaret worker. They argue that while such jobs might work well in the short term, they are challenging to continue long-term as one ages or loses energy.

What is the speaker's attitude toward risk in their business decisions?

The speaker views their shift in focus from current projects to self-developed apps as a calculated risk rather than a gamble. They believe that app development has a high potential for scalability and that focusing their time on this will lead to more success.

How does the speaker view the transition from working in stable but limited income to focusing on app development?

The speaker acknowledges that transitioning from earning steady income to focusing on self-developed apps is a challenging decision. However, they believe that the long-term benefits of focusing on scalable projects outweigh the short-term security of consistent earnings from their current work.

What is the speaker’s main goal moving forward?

The speaker's main goal is to shift their focus towards self-development and scalability by investing time in creating their own apps and growing Flutter University content. They aim to build a business that can scale significantly, rather than staying stagnant at the current level.

What potential benefit does the speaker see in developing self-made apps compared to YouTube channels?

The speaker believes that developing self-made apps has a higher potential for scalability and success compared to growing a YouTube channel, as app development can target larger markets and has more predictable outcomes if executed well.

How does the speaker plan to achieve success in app development?

The speaker plans to achieve success by investing significant time into developing their own apps and by collaborating with others, such as the individual mentioned from Hokkaido, to help build and refine their products. They are confident that with the right effort, they can succeed in app development.