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Can you bootstrap a profitable startup in 2020? 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 their podcasting SaaS, Transistor.fm.
102 Episodes
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1Waking up to the coronavirus
Chatting with Marie Poulin, Oki Doki
"Sorry for the delay"
Michele and Mathias started their company with a hope for a better future
"Everybody needs to build a website for Uncle Larry"
Should you rebuild your app?
What do you worry about when you own a software company?
You need to get out of town
"In our universe, the parts that people pay for is interesting."
A chat with Nathan Baschez (Substack, Gimlet, Product Hunt)
Don't optimize for the horse you're riding if you're riding the wrong horse
Advice for new software founders going into 2020
Predictions for 2020
Some unpopular opinions on bootstrapping
We tried to see the future
Tired turkey talk
Should you be an "open startup?"
What happens when you get a bug before bedtime
First commit was six months ago!!!
What does Jon think of Tailwind CSS?
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I was very impressed by this website. It was very appreciable one, keep posting more on this. Thank you for sharing this beautiful project.\
I was very impressed by this website. It was very appreciable one, keep posting more on this. Thank you for sharing this beautiful project.
You mentioned Castbox in this episode, so I thought I'd try it.
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!
Of you've ever wondered about conversion rates, this one's for you!
"The money is bored" - this still gets me!
Most folks underestimate the importance of building anticipation *before* a launch!
Agreed! Paul Graham (from YC) has riffed on this a bunch too.
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!
Love the show, love the candid insights and journey! For all of us out here burning our midnight oil and building our dreams.
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.
If you’re building a web startup in 2018, this show is for you!