Estimation Tools with Neil Benson

Aug 14, 2022

In this episode, Daryl and Scott talk to fellow MVP Neil Benson who is a host of his own podcast, Amazing Apps, about tools and suggestions for estimating projects.

Some of the highlights:

• Estimating Business Applications
• Estimating in time sucks
• Neil's Favorite tool for estimating?  His phone calculator app
• Neil wants Daryl to run 10km uphill, in the rain, over a bridge with holes...
• Managing Work Items/Sprints using Azure DevOps (SpecMap, StoriesOnBoard)
• Jira with precious user interface
• Estimating projects for RFPs
• Neil has multiple birthdays
• Drink driving vs Drunk Driving
• AmazingApps.Show
  • People that have built amazing apps
  • Answer questions on topics
• Why Neil still plays with LEGO
• CRM Lady and stock images

Neil's Info and other links:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilbenson
• @customery
• The LinkedIn post about painting your house that triggered Scott: Do you estimate projects in days? I did, and my estimates sucked.
• Customery Academy website: https://customery.academy
• Customery Academy YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/customeryacademy
• Join Estimating Business Apps free mini-course: https://customery.academy/courses/estimating
• Amazing Apps podcast: https://amazingapps.show/111

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Your hosts:
Daryl LaBar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryllabar | @ddlabar
Scott Durow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdurow | @ScottDurow

Editor: Linn Zaw Win: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linnzawwin  | @LinnZawWin

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com