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.

67 Episodes

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Your backlog is making me thirsty

2019-07-1600:45:221

Jon had a bit of anxiety about a growing backlog of new features and ideas.

What if there's an accident?

2019-07-0900:53:31

Also: tips for working on your own.

Jon's big announcement

2019-07-0200:48:03

Jon makes an overdue announcement about the future of Transistor.

I want to work at Transistor.fm

2019-06-2500:43:23

Bootstrapping, starting a software company, getting traction, finding cofounders?

We took funding (from our customers)

2019-06-1800:46:56

How we're going to use investment to fuel Transistor's growth

"I can't believe you're using that in production"

2019-06-1100:45:53

Also: we were wrong about our target market.

How big of a market should you target?

2019-06-0400:49:12

Transistor's launch has felt different than other products we've been involved with

Four different git branches in various unfinished states

2019-05-2800:45:40

How do you prioritize with limited resources?

You can't put me in a box

2019-05-2100:36:05

Software engineer? Marketing? Product person?

Wrestling with our company's growth

2019-05-1400:43:41

Should we aggressively go after the market?

Comments (11)

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

Rockwell Felder

Justin Jackson Same!! Great show

Mar 5th

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