Build Your SaaS – bootstrapping in 2019

Author: Transistor.fm

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Can you bootstrap a profitable startup in 2019? 37signals did it in 2004, and since then thousands of entrepreneurs, developers, designers, and product people have tried to launch their own web apps. But with so many venture-backed startups now, is it still possible? Follow Jon and Justin as they build & launch their new product: Transistor.fm.

46 Episodes

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Justin is worried about bandwidth costs and Jon is worried about getting hit by a bus.

Counting beans and getting hit by a bus

2019-02-1900:48:33

The CEO of Chartable calls up Justin to talk about bootstrapping and podcasting

Is this the best time to start a podcasting startup?

2019-02-1300:51:181

It's a struggle when you're bootstrapping, but you're not yet full-time. Also: Spotify buying Gimlet for $200 million?

Getting real: sharing our founder struggles

2019-02-0500:43:15

Want more paying subscribers? More Twitter followers? More podcast listeners?

How to grow your audience

2019-01-2900:42:22

Are your SaaS competitors keeping you up at night?

Should startups worry about their competition?

2019-01-2200:44:11

Looking for ideas on how to promote your software product?

Marketing tactics for your SaaS: how to get the word out

2019-01-1500:33:261

Why we're not drinking booze this year, and some new year's predictions for tech, podcasting, and startups

Our predictions for 2019

2019-01-0800:58:25

There are different tiers of customers: B2C, B2B, B2Enterprise. Which is right for you?

How to find the right customers for your software business

2018-12-1900:31:48

Justin is interviewed by Harry Duran on the Podcast Junkies show.

Let's chat about the podcast industry

2018-12-1300:42:45

Jon is tired from all the Black Friday madness. Justin is drinking flavored light beer.

Why does Jon need a co-founder?

2018-12-0500:42:33

Comments (10)

Shane Smith

You mentioned Castbox in this episode, so I thought I'd try it.

Dec 4th

Justin Jackson

Some folks have responded to this episode, wanting us to talk more about the total size of the market. We'll get into that in the future!

Aug 30th

Of you've ever wondered about conversion rates, this one's for you!

Aug 14th

"The money is bored" - this still gets me!

Jul 24th

Transistor

Most folks underestimate the importance of building anticipation *before* a launch!

Jul 17th

Agreed! Paul Graham (from YC) has riffed on this a bunch too.

Jul 11th

Aaron Deadman

I think the founder of Airbnb said that you have to start with something that doesn't scale to perfect the customer experience, before scaling. I think you're on the right track there!

Jul 9th

Dave Young

Love the show, love the candid insights and journey! For all of us out here burning our midnight oil and building our dreams.

Jun 13th

Dan Holowack

A great story with play-by-play updates as founders build a SaaS business. It’s honest and candid, with real insights. As a founder myself I’d certainly recommend it.

Jun 10th

If you’re building a web startup in 2018, this show is for you!

May 17th