James

Congrats on the launch! I started using Payload a few months ago for projects that demanded more than what's possible in Webflow or Framer. It strikes the perfect balance between developer-friendliness and a polished interface you feel comfortable selling to clients. Excited to dive into the 2.0 features!

Love. Text to image is a really nice touch ✷

Just about to upgrade to Alfred 4 then saw this launch in my inbox. Feels like a sign. Making the switch today ✷

What catalyzed the decisive moment you switched from providing services to building a product? Was it financial — you had enough money saved to stop freelancing? Strategic — your perspective shifted? Mental health — you were burnt out from client services? Gradual — you slowly weaned off providing services? ✓ have enjoyed watching your growth

Branding & website are tiiight — cut through the noise 🍋

Sweet — would luv if clicking the icon cycled the currency between favorites

From a fellow wrapping up the first cohort - Day One is wonderful. I found the business acumen I came for, alongside a shockingly down-to-earth, collaborative community of dreams & doers and a spread of accomplished mentors willing to pop the hood on the gritty details of their own careers. Highly recommend!

Love the two birds one stone inherent in this -- more entrepreneurs get access to top talent without the full-time expense, and makers get work and community while maintaining freedom. Very very cool.