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Episode 713 | Our Top 5 Takeaways from MicroConf US 2024 (with Arvid Kahl)

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In episode 713, Rob Walling is joined by Arvid Kahl to share their experience from MicroConf US 2024 in Atlanta. They each discuss their top 5 moments, ranging from Dr. Sherry Walling’s talk on motivation to Ben Chestnut’s chat with Rob onstage. They agree that there’s nothing quite like being in the room with everyone and soaking in all the interactions outside of the official talks.

If you missed the event and had some MicroConf FOMO, make sure to sign up for our email list to be notified when the tickets for our next event go on sale.!

Click here to watch Rob’s Fireside Chat with Ben Chestnut!

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Topics we cover:

  • 1:05 – Key takeaways from MicroConf 2024
  • 3:45 – Dr. Sherry Walling’s talk on motivation
  • 7:02 – Stephen Steer’s sales scripts talk
  • 9:25 – Live valuation of a business by Quiet Light Brokerage
  • 12:23 – Micro excursions that allow founders to connect with one another
  • 14:09 – The hallway track outside of the venue
  • 15:53 – ”Nothing beats being in a room”
  • 19:22 – Lack of hierarchy among founders
  • 22:38 – Lianna Patch’s copywriting swipe file
  • 23:50 – Ben Chestnut is just like one of us
  • 29:50 – Don’t get stuck with MicroConf FOMO

Links from the Show:

If you have questions about starting or scaling a software business that you’d like for us to cover, please submit your question for an upcoming episode. We’d love to hear from you!

Subscribe & Review: iTunes | Spotify | Google

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Content provided by Rob Walling. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Rob Walling or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

In episode 713, Rob Walling is joined by Arvid Kahl to share their experience from MicroConf US 2024 in Atlanta. They each discuss their top 5 moments, ranging from Dr. Sherry Walling’s talk on motivation to Ben Chestnut’s chat with Rob onstage. They agree that there’s nothing quite like being in the room with everyone and soaking in all the interactions outside of the official talks.

If you missed the event and had some MicroConf FOMO, make sure to sign up for our email list to be notified when the tickets for our next event go on sale.!

Click here to watch Rob’s Fireside Chat with Ben Chestnut!

Episode Sponsor:

We have been partnering with Lemon.io for several years, and they’ve proven to be a great choice when it comes to hiring for a highly skilled developer to work on your project.

Here are five reasons why you should consider working with Lemon.io.

  1. The time from your request to getting a candidate is just 48 hours.
  2. Developers have previously worked with tech giants such as Apple, Google, Netflix, Airbnb, Intel, and LEGO.
  3. They only provide senior devs, with an average of 7 years' experience.
  4. Their talent pool covers more than 300 dev languages & frameworks.
  5. Your hire comes with a zero-risk, replacement guarantee.

Customers of Lemon.io typically stick around for at least a year, proving they know how to gain your trust by delivering consistent results.

Quit wasting time searching for a solid developer at a great price. Get in touch with Lemon.io.

As a bonus for our podcast listeners, you’ll get a 15% discount on your first four weeks of working with a developer at lemon.io/startups. That’s lemon.io/startups

Topics we cover:

  • 1:05 – Key takeaways from MicroConf 2024
  • 3:45 – Dr. Sherry Walling’s talk on motivation
  • 7:02 – Stephen Steer’s sales scripts talk
  • 9:25 – Live valuation of a business by Quiet Light Brokerage
  • 12:23 – Micro excursions that allow founders to connect with one another
  • 14:09 – The hallway track outside of the venue
  • 15:53 – ”Nothing beats being in a room”
  • 19:22 – Lack of hierarchy among founders
  • 22:38 – Lianna Patch’s copywriting swipe file
  • 23:50 – Ben Chestnut is just like one of us
  • 29:50 – Don’t get stuck with MicroConf FOMO

Links from the Show:

If you have questions about starting or scaling a software business that you’d like for us to cover, please submit your question for an upcoming episode. We’d love to hear from you!

Subscribe & Review: iTunes | Spotify | Google

  continue reading

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