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About
Approachable Geek is an award winning software development agency specializing in creating customized software applications for established organizations. Our expertise lies in streamlining operations, project management, and ensuring compliance.
Industries We Specialize In:
- Asphalt
- Fumigation
- 3D Printing
- General Construction
- Roofing/Flooring
- And similar companies
Needs We Focus On:
- Owners & Managers seeking to reduce their involvement in day-to-day operations
- Companies outgrowing off-the-shelf software solutions
- Businesses with manual, specific work processes that could benefit from automation
What We Offer:
We help our clients streamline their operations through customized software that:
- Manages jobs effectively from start to finish, ensuring compliance and quality
- Imports data from external software to create:
- Dashboards
- Reports
- Documents (PDFs, certificates, invoices, etc.)
- Maintains calendars and schedules
- CRM software to manage customer data
- Manages employees, timesheets, and inventory
Why Work With Us:
Industry Focus:
We specialize in your industry, having helped many clients in similar situations. This focus enables us to deliver solutions tailored to your specific needs faster and higher quality than other options.
Approachable, Geeks:
We’re Approachable (easy to talk to) and Geeks (technically proficient), and the combination of those means that you get clear communication throughout the process and killer code.
Collaborators, not just developers
We’re not just here to code - though we do that well - we’re here to help you deliver a great product. We use our knowledge from our entrepreneurial endeavors and past projects to help you succeed. As a result, we feel more like collaborators and guides than just transactional developers.
Our Approach:
Transparency:
- We provide regular demos, showing you the code and implementing your revisions every two weeks.
- Our detailed estimations break down every aspect of the project, ensuring you know exactly what we’re working on.
- You own the code, with NDA agreements and copyright assignments in place.
- You are invoiced only after you see our work.
Communication:
• We speak fluent “Non-Geek” to ensure clear communication.
• We are available to discuss the project throughout its duration.
Long-term Thinking:
- Rigorous integration/unit testing and manual testing ensure flawless code.
- We seek long-term partnerships with clients who enjoy working with us.
- We provide ongoing support and maintenance for your software.
Client Testimonials:
“(You) keep the communication clear and concise. I like your non-nonsense approach to making progress… I have had a great experience with Approachable Geek.”
Partner with Us:
We work best with established organizations. Our ideal clients are those seeking to build high-quality applications that enhance their operations and support business growth.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk.
Overview
Hired 3 times
Background checked
8 employees
7 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash and Credit card.
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2024
Services offered
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iOS
Android
Windows
Blackberry
App or mobile website
App
Website
Content work needed
Update existing content
Develop new content
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, value, and responsiveness.
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Vivian d.
May 21, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
I hired approachable geek to help me with a party button project. They went above and beyond fast response understanding and overall just amazing if I ever have another tech project, I will be hiring them again.
Details: Scripts & utilities • Social application (e.g. messaging) • Have an idea only (need help designing, prototyping, implementing • Mac • Language recommended by professional • Remotely (phone or internet) • At the pro’s location
Software Development
Bruce P.
Jan 23, 2020
Garrett is the reincarnation of Steve Wozniak. He works hard long hours and can build whatever you ask of him. We've built a lot of software together since 2017 and there hasn't been anything I've asked him to build that he couldn't do extremely well. He does both the front end and backend, and works incredibly efficiently. Plus he's fun to work with.
Clark T.
May 11, 2022
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From Google
This group knows how to bring ideas from concept to reality. I really enjoyed working with them and am looking forward to many years of benefits from the work that they completed for us. I highly recommend Approachable Geek!
Tyler M.
Dec 11, 2023
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From Google
We were interested in making a mobile app for our site. They had reasonable prices for the work and were very friendly and professional throughout the sales process. They clearly laid out their approach and were very transparent. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
Jonathan W.
Apr 7, 2023
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From Google
I would like to extend a special recognition to Bruce, Garrett, and Krysta from Approachable Geek for their exceptional kindness and professionalism towards me. Prior to my assessment with them, I had a friend review my code, and Approachable Geek's feedback was incredibly accurate and helpful, without any attempts to upsell unnecessary services. While I ultimately found a CTO who shares my passion for my project, I would not hesitate to engage with Approachable Geek in the future.
Credentials
Background Check
Garrett Barlocker
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We estimate out the range of the product, so you know the total cost before we start. Our standard rate is $90 per hour.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
1. Meet to understand the needs of the business
2. Draft a proposal of what the project will look like
3. Begin with a design phase and meet with the client once a week to overview designs
4. Re-estimate the project based on what’s changed in the design phase
5. Develop the software in two week increments, doing dev the first week and design in the second
6. Continue working with the client during the ongoing support program
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Our team has extensive education and experience in software engineering, with degrees in Software Engineering and a history of developing and implementing successful software solutions from the ground up.