Claim OwnershipBuild Your SaaS – bootstrapping in 2019
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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.
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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?
Wrestling with capitalism, SSO, and our spending
Are we flailing now that our first cycle has ended?
"All of these eyeballs are giving me anxiety."
Hot topics
A lot of business owners have a hard time sleeping; what can be done about it?
No safety nets – there's going to be some injuries
We've started our 6-week dev cycle.
Also: will paid podcast feeds be a thing?
Do you feel it?
How could we enjoy the journey more?
Two peanut butter banana sandwiches at 2am
Lots of feedback on our last episode with Jason Fried
2Also: it's our 1-year launchiversary!
Justin visits Spotify, Chartable, and many others. Jon found an office!
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Shane Smith
You mentioned Castbox in this episode, so I thought I'd try it.
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!
Justin Jackson
Of you've ever wondered about conversion rates, this one's for you!
Justin Jackson
"The money is bored" - this still gets me!
Transistor
Most folks underestimate the importance of building anticipation *before* a launch!
Justin Jackson
Agreed! Paul Graham (from YC) has riffed on this a bunch too.
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!
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.
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.
Justin Jackson
If you’re building a web startup in 2018, this show is for you!