For builders who want to continue their Dev30 momentum, but would prefer a more gradual step…
Not Ready for the 12-Month Leap? Let's Build Your Proof Instead
This method gives you the senior-vetted proof of a deployed, employer-ready application in six weeks, without the five-figure debt or the 12-month career-change pressure.
Brian here.
Before we go any further, I want to be 100% clear about something.
If you looked at the 12-month career program and decided it wasn't the right leap for you today, you made the right call.
Committing to a year-long career transition is a massive decision.
Between the financial commitment, the intense schedule, and the sheer weight of a career change, it is a lot to take on.
And for many, that specific leap isn't the right fit for this season of life.
That is perfectly fine.
What you have right now with Dev30 is more than enough to start real momentum.
You have structure.
You have a path.
You have a way to build consistently instead of guessing what to do next.
And for most people, that alone is a huge win.
But I've seen what happens to "builders" when they finish a 30-day program…
They have the foundation, but they don't have the Proof…
They have the logic, but they still feel like they are "guessing" when they build on their own…
That is exactly why I created the Portfolio System.
I wanted to offer a lighter, focused, and lower-commitment next step.
A way to get the most valuable part of our professional program, the Senior Engineer mentorship, without the career-change pressure or the high price tag.
If you know you want to finish your journey with a deployed application you can actually defend to another engineer, this was made specifically for you.
When Momentum Is Real, One Question Always Comes Next
Once people can actually build, a very natural question appears.
Not today.
Not tomorrow.
But soon.
"How do I turn this into proof I can actually show?"
This is where most developers do not fail because of lack of ability.
They fail because they never cross the gap between practice and proof.
They build small exercises.
They follow tutorials.
They finish courses.
But they never ship a deployed application that reflects real-world expectations.
They never build something they can walk an employer through end to end.
They never get confirmation that what they built would hold up in a real review.
Hope is not a strategy.
The difference between guessing and knowing is feedback.
Real feedback from someone who reviews production code for a living.
Why Direct Feedback Changes Everything
When you build alone, you never know if what you are creating actually meets the bar.
You might feel proud of it, but pride without confirmation is fragile.
Direct feedback removes that uncertainty.
It shows you exactly:
What separates a practice project from an employer-reviewable application
Where your code quality, structure, or decisions fall short
What would raise concerns in a real technical review
How to fix those issues while you are still building
This is how building becomes intentional.
And intentional building is what turns effort into proof.
The Invitation for Those Who Want to Go Further
This is not a requirement.
It is simply an option for people who already know they are not treating this casually.
If you want Dev30 to be the foundation and you want to finish with a deployed application you can confidently explain and defend, this is the next step.
Introducing the Portfolio System
A focused, hands-on build process designed to help you produce one deployed, employer-reviewable application with direct guidance.
This is a six week build where the goal is simple.
You do not leave with practice.
You leave with a deployed application that demonstrates you can plan, build, and ship.
You will design, build, refine, and deploy a complete application with weekly one on one mentorship from a working software engineer.
This is not about learning more concepts.
It is about producing proof that you can finish and ship.
What You Receive If You Choose to Accept This Upgrade
When you accept this upgrade, you move from learning to producing something you can actually point to.
You receive:
One complete, deployed application built in six weeks
An application you can walk an employer through end to end, explaining decisions, tradeoffs, and improvements.
Weekly 60 minute one on one mentorship with a working software engineer
Your code, structure, and questions reviewed directly so you know exactly where you stand.
Code reviews on every submission
Feedback happens while you are building, not after you are done.
A clear weekly roadmap
You always know what to build next and what to ignore.
Project templates and starter structure
So you do not waste time on setup or second guessing fundamentals.
Private community access and lifetime access to materials
Support and reference that remains available after the six weeks end.
What This Changes For You Going Forward
Once this is complete, the shift is immediate.
You are no longer guessing what to talk about when asked about your experience.
You can explain a real application from start to finish.
You can justify your decisions.
You can clearly describe what you would improve next.
Not because you memorized answers.
Because you have actually done the work.
How You Show Up in Interviews
Instead of trying to convince someone you are capable, you are explaining work you have already shipped.
You are calmer.
You are clearer.
You have concrete examples instead of vague claims.
You are demonstrating capability rather than asking for belief.
Why This Step Matters
Most people stay stuck in learning mode.
Most people list half finished projects.
Most people never produce a deployed application they can confidently defend.
This step is what breaks that pattern.
One finished, employer-reviewable application changes how you see yourself and how others evaluate you.
What This Level of Guidance Normally Costs
Before I show you what this costs here, it helps to understand what people usually pay to get this outcome.
Many developers hire senior engineers or mentors to review their projects.
That often costs $150 to $300 per hour.
Meaningful feedback usually takes 10 to 20 hours or more.
That puts the cost between $1,500 and $6,000 with no structure or accountability.
Others enroll in bootcamps primarily to get a portfolio project.
Those programs often cost $15,000 to $30,000 even if the main value is guided project work.
And many people never get either…
They finish courses, list unfinished projects, and struggle to explain their work.
So if a guided, six week build with weekly one on one mentorship cost $5,000, it would make sense. Fair to say?
So if it cost $3,000, it would still be reasonable, right?
But because you are here and you already started with Dev30, you are not paying anything like that.
What You Will Actually Pay Here
The full Portfolio System is $2,000.
That covers the entire six week build, weekly one on one mentorship, code reviews on every submission, and lifetime access to the materials.
You can choose to pay:
$2,000 one time
Or two payments of $1,050
A Simple, Straightforward Guarantee
If after the first week you decide this is not the right time, you can request a full refund.
No hoops to jump through.
No pressure to stay on if you feel it's not right for you.
This exists because this is an early invitation, not a forced decision.
The Choice in Front of You
You are at a crossroads with two distinct ways to handle your next 42 days:
One path keeps you as a student of the craft. The other turns you into a builder with proof.
No thanks Brian, I'll do this alone
