Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) for App Development

Summary

In this episode of 'Daily Overpass,' Eric discusses his approach to Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) while working with clients. He shares his thoughts on meeting clients in person, the benefits of doing so, and his personal experiences with NDAs. Eric highlights how he often signs NDAs without much fuss to put clients at ease, though some companies charge for signing them. He reflects on the value of ideas, emphasizing that execution is key and that most developers aren’t interested in stealing client ideas. He invites viewers to share their own policies on NDAs.

Takeaways

• 🚗 Eric emphasizes the importance of meeting clients in person for better communication and idea-sharing.
• 🎨 Meeting face-to-face allows for better synergy and collaboration, including sketching out ideas together.
• 🍔 Eric humorously mentions going to Burger King after a successful client meeting.
• 📝 Eric frequently signs NDAs and assumes he's under one for most projects, leading to cautious communication.
• 🔒 NDAs are important to protect client confidentiality and prevent competitors from approaching his clients.
• 🤐 Eric avoids talking about clients and projects publicly to respect confidentiality and avoid any conflicts.
• 💼 He recalls reading about a company that charges a fee for signing NDAs, which he finds interesting.
• 📄 Eric mentions using his own NDA template and is cautious when clients nitpick the agreement.
• 🤔 He is wary of dealing with the same idea from multiple clients to avoid accusations of idea theft.
• 💡 Eric believes that ideas alone are not valuable without execution, and most developers aren't interested in stealing them.

Q & A

What is the main topic discussed in the transcript?

The main topic is Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and the speaker’s experiences and thoughts on signing them when working with clients.

Why does the speaker prefer to meet clients in person?

The speaker prefers to meet clients in person because it allows for better communication, synergy, and the opportunity to sketch out ideas, which improves collaboration compared to phone conversations.

What is the speaker's attitude toward signing NDAs?

The speaker is generally comfortable signing NDAs and often assumes they are under one, even when not officially stated. They believe it’s an important part of building trust with clients.

Why does the speaker avoid mentioning client names or project details?

The speaker avoids mentioning client names or project details to prevent competitors from trying to steal clients, as well as to honor the non-disclosure agreements they are often under.

What is the speaker's opinion on charging clients to sign NDAs?

The speaker mentions that some companies charge a fee to sign an NDA, but they personally find it strange and choose not to charge. However, they admire the boldness of companies that do.

How does the speaker handle multiple clients with similar ideas?

If the speaker encounters multiple clients with similar project ideas, they turn down the second and third offers to avoid conflicts of interest and any appearance of idea theft.

What concern does the speaker raise about working with clients on similar projects?

The speaker is concerned that working on similar projects for different clients might lead to accusations of idea theft or sharing ideas between clients.

Why does the speaker think ideas on their own are not valuable?

The speaker believes ideas alone are worthless because everyone has many ideas, but execution is what makes an idea successful.

What example does the speaker give to explain how they handle ideas in discussions?

The speaker gives an example of discussing an 'Uber for babysitters' app, which they feel comfortable talking about because it’s an idea that no client has brought to them.

What does the speaker hope to learn from others who work with clients?

The speaker is curious to know how others handle NDAs with clients and whether they have policies about signing them or handle them as casually as the speaker does.