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Dr. Jessica Gold (@blissscience) helps founders live an intentional and passionate life — which ultimately impacts their entrepreneurial success. She wants to put intentional self-care back on the map in a field obsessed with productivity and tracking metrics.
In our conversation, we dive deep into vulnerable places: from romance, passion, and love to dealing with stressful interpersonal conflicts. Dr. Jessica exposes the do-it-(for)-yourself frameworks that can help founders to stay level-headed when challenges seem insurmountable.
Dr. Jessica Gold on Twitter: https://twitter.com/blissscience
(00:00) Navigating Business and Personal Relationships
(12:28) Balancing Work and Pleasure in Founding
(18:04) Balancing Work and Pleasure for Success
(28:00) Importance of Body-Informed TherapyThis episode is sponsored by Acquire.com
The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/dr-jessica-gold-emotional-resilience-and-self-care-for-founders/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/320-dr-jessica-gold-emotional-resilience-and-self-care-for-founders
The video: https://youtu.be/-3MGGrldnIM
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Earlier this week, I finally found time to work on a large code change. When I deployed it, things got worse quickly. Here's what happened, why it happened, and how this changed my approach to working on a complicated software project.
One thing became apparent: while it may look like a waste of time to build something and revert back to "yesterday's version", I got massively interesting insights into my product and my process along the way.
So today, we'll talk about setbacks, getting back up again, and how we can judo a failure into making progress.
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com
The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/my-saas-server-exploded-how-i-salvaged-it/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/319-my-saas-server-exploded-how-i-salvaged-it
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Louie Bacaj (@LBacaj), once a Walmart engineer, made a bold career shift into the unpredictable world of venture capitalism and entrepreneurship. Now a co-leader of a thriving community for bootstrapped entrepreneurs, Louie reveals how the 'small bets' philosophy guides individuals toward financial freedom and fulfillment. Together with Daniel Vassallo, he has created a unique space that thrives on exclusivity and practicality, challenging the traditional go-big-or-go-home mentality.
Reflecting on our shared transition from engineer to entrepreneur, we explore how small yet strategic side projects, a safety net of real estate investments, and the monetization of expertise can provide a mosaic of possibilities for those on the verge of leaving their day jobs.
Join us as we uncover how integrating AI tools like GPT and Claude Opus helps our community members elevate content creation and make a difference. With inspiration from Sam Walton's step-by-step success, we see how impactful small bets can be. This journey isn't just about building businesses—it's about creating lives that align with our values. Tune in to hear great stories, strategies, and successes!
00:00:00 From Engineer to Entrepreneur
00:11:43 Transition From Engineering to Entrepreneurship
00:20:27 Diverse Business Strategies and AI Implementation
00:25:31 Advancing AI in Business Operations
00:31:25 Building Success Through Small Bets
00:39:48 Supporting Founder's Podcast and Books
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com
The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/louie-bacaj-betting-small-to-win-big/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/318-louie-bacaj-betting-small-to-win-big
The video: https://youtu.be/-c_Nh5_RbTg
You'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com
Podcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcast
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- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx
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It's been two months of running Podscan at full speed.
Have I spent 6 figures of money yet? Well, you'll see in this week's update :)
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com
The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podscan-2-months-and-1k-mrr-in/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/317-podscan-2-months-and-1k-mrr-in
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Marybeth Alexander is the Chief Executive Owl at KnowledgeOwl, a SaaS that focuses on providing the most impactful knowledgebase you could possibly have. We talk about using knowledge management systems outside their "usual" domain of customer service: Marybeth teaches how you can employ a KB for marketing, sales, and even internal documentation purposes.
We also tackle the topic of AI in knowledge management, how extremely simple pricing can be a growth lever, and we dive into the sustainability practices of a B-corp.
It's a ... knowledge-packed episode!
00:00:00 Tools and Scope in Customer Service00:09:14 Utilizing AI and Knowledge Bases
00:14:12 Importance of Documentation in Software
00:21:31 The Future of Knowledge Management
00:27:11 AI Tools and Data Compliance Integration
00:35:42 Intentional Growth Strategy and Business Model
00:41:21 Building a Purpose-Driven Business
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.comThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/marybeth-alexander-knowledgebase-secrets/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/316-marybeth-alexander-knowledgebase-secrets
The video: https://youtu.be/glMBIhxH-rY
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My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.com
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I went to MicroConf 2024 in Atlanta — here is what I learned. Literally. My brain just absorbed this. I recorded this episode minutes after waking up the day after the conference.
And if you're wondering why my voice is so deep: I've been yelling SaaS stuff at nerds for 3 days straight.
Enjoy.
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com
The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/microconf-atlanta-my-biggest-learnings/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/315-microconf-atlanta-my-biggest-learnings
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Nicolai Klemke (@nicolaiklemke) is an Indie Hacker with a PhD in Physics. Talk about a career change! Nicolai shares his founder journey from learning how to code to making waves in the music industry.
We chat about carving out a niche in the bustling AI market, honing in on a customer segment that has a need (and a budget!), and building a team to turn a hobby into a profitable business.
Nicolai on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicolaiklemke
00:00:00 Indie Hacker Journey to AI Product
00:11:15 Impact of Niche Market in AI
00:16:03 Building Teams and Hiring Strategies
00:24:20 Building Business Networks and Support
00:32:20 Building Connections, Micro Features, and Growth
00:40:24 The Future of Synthesizers
00:48:01 Support the Bootstrap Founder Show
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.comThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/nicolai-klemke-switching-lanes-physics-phd-to-indie-hacker/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/314-nicolai-klemke
The video: https://youtu.be/s6j3y9SIzXc
You'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com
Podcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcast
Newsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletter
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My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.com
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When you sell access to an API, what should you keep in mind? How would you protect your data but still make it easy to use? What product and legal repercussions does this all have?
Those are questions I asked myself this week. And today, you get to listen to the process of exploring them and the answers I found.
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.comThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/challenges-of-offering-an-api/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/313-challenges-of-offering-an-api
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Aaron Francis (@aarondfrancis) lost his job and gained a new outlook on life — or rather, he stepped into entrepreneurship for good. Aaron weighed his options, found old friends who were ready for new adventures and finally took the plunge that his supportive audience wanted to see him take.
Building his platform in public got him here. The skills he developed along the way keep the customers coming. So, where will this journey take him?
Aaron will share his approach, his fears, his hopes, and his strategy with you here today. And he's trying really hard ;)
Aaron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/aarondfrancis/
00:00:00 Navigating Layoffs and Entrepreneurship Journey
00:12:06 Building a Genuine Online Community
00:19:48 The Power of Authentic Storytelling
00:28:39 Try Hard Studios Video Production
00:33:01 Navigating the Galaxy Quadrant Theory
00:40:34 Navigating Career Paths Through Exploration
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.comThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/aaron-francis-youre-fired/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/312-aaron-francis-youre-fired
The video: https://youtu.be/mzSW6ALsmgY
You'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com
Podcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcast
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My book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/
My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.com
(00:00) - Navigating Layoffs and Entrepreneurship Journey(12:06) - Building a Genuine Online Community(19:48) - The Power of Authentic Storytelling(28:39) - Try Hard Studios Video Production(33:01) - Navigating the Galaxy Quadrant Theory(40:34) - Navigating Career Paths Through Exploration
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This week, I share my journey to finding Ideal Customer Profile — live on air. In this episode, I share my framework for determining who I will build for, market to, and sell to. I have a few candidate, and I work through my steps to find the right one for Podscan.fm.
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com
The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/finding-my-ideal-customer-profile/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/311-finding-my-ideal-customer-profile
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Jessica Malnik (@jessicamalnik) deeply understands how remote work has changed the world of marketing and running a business. And fortunately, she's sharing her knowledge.
In fact, we talk a lot about how to communicate right: with your customers, with your market, and even with your globally distributed remote employees. From preventing coworker burnout to customer engagement strategies and hiring for fractional roles, Jessica shares her valuable insights.
And if you ever wondered how an introvert should approach talking to people (for "fun" and profit), this episode is for you.
Jessica on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessicamalnik
00:00:00 Remote Work Evolution and Fractional Marketing
00:07:24 Hiring Strategy and Writing Insights
00:13:44 Utilizing AI in Writing and SEO
00:17:11 Effective Marketing Strategy for Startups
00:21:17 Customer Conversations and Marketing Strategy
00:32:45 Mental Health in Remote Work
00:37:40 Understanding Cultural Communication in Business
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.comThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/jessica-malnik-how-to-communicate-as-an-indie-hacker/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/310-jessica-malnik-how-to-communicate-as-an-indie-hacker
The video: https://youtu.be/90B_SWDV0_o
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- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx
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Big news! Podscan.fm, my B2B SaaS that alerts you when your keywords or topics are mentioned in any podcast anywhere, has received bootstrapper-aligned funding from Calm Company Fund.
Booya!
I share why I, ever the solopreneur bootstrapper, said yes to venture money, what that enables, what risks I see, and just exactly how this kind of non-crazy funding works.
Calm Company SEAL: https://calmfund.com/shared-earnings-agreement
Calm Company 5-year learnings: https://calmfund.com/writing/five-years
Calm Company SAFE: https://calmfund.com/writing/shared-earnings-safeThis episode is sponsored by Acquire.com
The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/funded/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/309-funded
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Mike Taylor (@hammer_mt) literally wrote the book on Prompt Engineering. He paints a vivid picture of a future where generative AI could make our traditional databases look like ancient relics, and the role of developers shifts dramatically. Instead of crafting code, they could be steering the helm of AI-generated software, potentially dealing with the whims of a virtual 'petulant child.'
Our chat pushes us to ponder the changing value of code and the skills that will matter in the face of technology's relentless march forward. What does it mean that we are providing the training data for AI systems with every click and every word we type? Are we working for the machine? Is the machine working for us?
What do authorship and ownership look like in this future? Tune in to learn from someone who has their finger on the digital pulse of an industry that changes every day.
00:00:00 The Future of AI and Coding
00:09:29 Ethical Engineering Certifications and Implications
00:17:44 Testing and Optimizing AI Models
00:27:32 Ethics and Future of AI Development
00:39:14 Future of AI and Writing Books
00:44:19 Approaching AI in Book Writing
00:56:18 Support and Subscribe for More Growth
Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hammer_mt
The Complete Prompt Engineering for AI Bootcamp (2024) on Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/share/108qiI3@nx4J1RlPgttwJptgsZlaNemKN-wBYhGJmxVa4txcnDmUVgvwNTZKf4TTWimfnTdUvw==/This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com
The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/michael-taylor-prompt-engineering-for-fun-profit/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/308-michael-taylor-prompt-engineering-for-fun-profit
The video: https://youtu.be/QeMuUjGaSUw
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My book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/
My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.com
Here are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.
- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx
- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid
- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid
- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60
- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ
- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q
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I’m a pretty okay developer, but when it comes to marketing and sales, I really need help. And for the longest time, I’ve held myself back.
That ends today.My current SaaS business, Podscan, is at a point where some very important decisions need to be made. I’ve got something quite big in the works, and I’ll be talking about this next week in much more detail, but it made me think about the long-term needs a business like mine has, how I can personally fulfill them, and where I have skill gaps that I will have to work on.
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.comThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/addressing-my-weaknesses/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/307-addressing-my-weaknesses
Check out Podscan to get alerts when you're mentioned on podcasts: https://podscan.fm
Send me a voicemail on Podline: https://podline.fm/arvidYou'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com
Podcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcast
Newsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletter
My book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/
My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.com
Here are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.
- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx
- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid
- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid
- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60
- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ
- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q
- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw -
Johannes Radig (@joradig) runs a SaaS from the Canary Islands — the most recent stop on a globe-spanning digital nomad trip. Johannes and I chat about building a software business for agencies, how hard it is to find just the right prices, and what traditional marketing efforts can do for indie hackers.
We dive into Leadsie, the social media onboarding SaaS he co-founded, and how it is built as a calm and profitable business.
Also, we both grew up in the same city. And now we live on opposites sides of the world. Here's two indie hackers catching up:
Johannes on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joradig00:00:00 The Voyage
00:10:34 Entrepreneurial Journey and Startup Shift
00:24:06 Pricing Strategy for Startup Growth
00:29:57 Entrepreneurial Risk Assessment and Platform Stacking
00:40:42 Building Relationships Through Job Needs
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com
The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/johannes-radig-traveling-the-world-and-raising-prices/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/306-johannes-radig-traveling-the-world-and-raising-prices
The video: https://youtu.be/QDk2rbr72sk
You'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com
Podcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcast
Newsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletter
My book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/
My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.com
Here are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.
- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx
- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid
- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid
- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60
- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ
- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q
- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw -
“If this tech keeps developing as fast as it does right now, will I ever be able to catch up?” is a question on my mind and the minds of many founders I’ve been talking to recently.
So, what about AI should we focus on? Where will this tech slow down, where will it speed up even more, and what should we focus on for our businesses?
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com
The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/ai-hype-the-straight-line-bias-and-the-fear-of-not-keeping-up/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/305-ai-hype-the-straight-line-bias-and-the-fear-of-not-keeping-up
Check out Podscan to get alerts when you're mentioned on podcasts: https://podscan.fm
Send me a voicemail on Podline: https://podline.fm/arvidYou'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com
Podcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcast
Newsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletter
My book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/
My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.com
Here are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.
- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx
- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid
- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid
- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60
- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ
- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q
- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw -
Tyler Tringas (@tylertringas) invests in bootstrapped businesses. Wait… Aren't those supposed to NOT take investment money? What's going on here?
Alignment is what's going on. Where traditional VC's often have very different goals from founders, funds like Tyler's Calm Company Fund focus on helping niche software businesses that don't chase hypergrowth. Instead, Tyler supports those who want to build calm and profitable ventures. You know, the regular kind of business. The one that focuses on making money.
In our chat, we dive into how bootstrapping and investment go together, how a fund manager makes investment decisions, why NoCode is a massive business accelerator and how the Calm Fund has adapted over its 5-year history.
Tyler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tylertringas
00:00:00 Sustainable Businesses With Calm Company Fund
00:07:53 Rethinking Valuations and Company Building
00:18:04 Investment Strategy and Sustainability
00:25:33 Challenges and Opportunities in Fund Mentoring
00:29:31 Challenges of Saying No to Founders
00:34:36 Investor Alignment and Profit Sharing
00:44:51 Exploring AI and No-Code Tools
00:51:10 Navigating the Future of Calm CompaniesThis episode is sponsored by Acquire.com
The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/tyler-tringas-investing-in-bootstrapped-saas/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/304-tyler-tringas-investing-in-bootstrapped-saas
The video: https://youtu.be/K-TZXmN2kJs
You'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com
Podcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcast
Newsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletter
My book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/
My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.com
Here are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.
- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx
- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid
- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid
- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60
- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ
- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q
- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw -
Ever since I started building Podscan in public, I’ve received a lot of attention.
And it’s been spectacular: I’ve found early users, prospects, customers, and cheerleaders.
Apparently, when people see something get traction, they want to be a part of it. Besides the much welcome support on social media, this has also resulted in a few offers that go beyond monthly subscription revenue. Today, I want to share with you how I think about collaborating with people, taking investment, and growing the team.This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com
The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/how-i-deal-with-investment-offers/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/303-how-i-deal-with-investment-offers
Check out Podscan to get alerts when you're mentioned on podcasts: https://podscan.fm
Send me a voicemail on Podline: https://podline.fm/arvidYou'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com
Podcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcast
Newsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletter
My book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/
My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.com
Here are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.
- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx
- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid
- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid
- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60
- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ
- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q
- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw -
Nick Groeneveld (@ToolboxOfDesign) understands that design isn't about gadgets, widgets, or buttons. For Nick, design is understanding the needs, desires, and expectations of those you aim to serve. We chat about talking to your customers, what common mistakes indie hackers make when thinking about "design", and just how much more UX means than web interfaces.
Nick is ALSO the guy behind my interview videos and thumbnails! He's the producer of The Bootstrapped Founder, really. We talk about how freelancing and working with a media partner works, how he juggles his financials, and what lifestyle he aims for.
Nick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ToolboxOfDesign
00:00:00 Designing for the User Experience
00:09:34 Managing Feature Creep and Simplifying UX
00:16:15 User-Centric Design and Business Growth
00:25:48 Evolving UX Design Services
00:33:12 Limiting Clientele for Meaningful Work
00:36:51 Building a Lifestyle Work Balance
00:50:01 Supporting Bootswap Founder on Multiple Platforms
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.comThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/nick-groeneveld-speaking-the-language-of-your-customers/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/302-nick-groeneveld-speaking-the-language-of-your-customers
The video: https://youtu.be/mCH_qEHgK0Y
You'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com
Podcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcast
Newsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletter
My book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/
My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.com
(00:00) - Designing for the User Experience(09:34) - Managing Feature Creep and Simplifying UX(16:15) - User-Centric Design and Business Growth(25:48) - Evolving UX Design Services(33:12) - Limiting Clientele for Meaningful Work(36:51) - Building a Lifestyle Work Balance(50:01) - Supporting Bootswap Founder on Multiple Platforms
Here are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.
- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx
- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid
- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid
- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60
- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ
- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q
- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw -
Do you like revenue and expense numbers? I've been running my new SaaS podscan.fm for a month now. And today, I share all the facts and figures behind this first four weeks — the good, the undecided, and the bad.
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.comThe podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/301-podscan-one-month-in-mrr-expenses-marketing-tactics
Check out Podscan to get alerts when you're mentioned on podcasts: https://podscan.fm
Send me a voicemail on Podline: https://podline.fm/arvidYou'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com
Podcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcast
Newsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletter
My book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/
My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.com
Here are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.
- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx
- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid
- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid
- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60
- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ
- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q
- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw - Mostrar mais
