I remember reading his quite useful blog post on learning rails quickly which included what was involved in creating a website and how to attain a simple understanding of web-specific database design, REST and front-end design.
It was pretty good. Two things sort of dismay me though when I see something like this:
1. There are lots of free resources available online, like the above mentioned blogpost. We need to make a better case for open and free learning.
2. All start-ups are forms and the display of the information entered into those forms according to nearly all of the start-ups I run into in NYC.
One of the main problems I have with it is that in New York, I know of people who are doing a taking account AirBnb rates when calculating a break even for their sublets/extra rooms. This will push rents up in the city and ultimately not help a lot of the actual residents.
This pricing model also works for consulting as well. Listen to Obie Fernandez talk about 321-Launch and you'll understand that value of bundling when it comes to consulting services.
Simply put, price yourself high. People will attach value to your work because of this.
Also, from a consulting standpoint:
This accomplishes a few things. It affords you time to spend on non-billable hours such as taxes and filling your pipeline. Finally, adding a 'special sauce' packages allows you to eventually de-commoditize yourself and allow you to start transitioning those jobs that are interchangeable to others under you without your client objecting too strenuously.