Best Arvid Kahl Podcasts (2024)

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336: The 7 Deadly Sins of Indie Hacking 20:52

1h ago20:52

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`Indie Hackers have sinned. They allowed the seven deadly sins into their founder lives. And now we must cast them out. Well, let's be a little bit less dramatic. We already have enough drama in our busy founder lives. Still, something about the seven deadly sins translates pretty well into how many indie hackers comport themselves. Here's where we…

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Building A $25m Agency with Garrett Mehrguth of Directive 34:21

2d ago34:21

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Garrett Mehrguth on LinkedIn Directive's website Garrett Mehrguth's Course Garrett Mehrguth's YouTube Channel Check out our awesome sponsor, Fame, they start and grow the world's most profitable B2B podcasts Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so Check out our five most downloaded episodes: How To Start A M…

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Episode 722 | Bootstrapping a Vertical SaaS to 7-Figures in 18 Months 39:04

1d ago39:04

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In episode 722, Rob Walling interviews James Mooring, co-founder of Astalty, a SaaS serving Australia's NDIS market. James reveals how they bootstrapped from zero to seven figures in just 18 months and then they explore the strategic decisions, clever pricing, and deep industry knowledge that propelled Astalty's remarkable growth, proving their suc…

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335: Tipping Over 16:37

6d ago16:37

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These last weeks have been a bit much. What do they say? “Take a break before the break takes you?” Well, I got quite close to that this week. This episode is sponsored by Podscan.fm The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/tipping-over/ The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/355-tipping-over Check out Podscan to get alerts when you'…

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Podcast Processes, Premise, and Building Authority (Maker Mixtapes Ep) 25:39

2d ago25:39

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Tom Whatley on LinkedIn Grizzle's website Maker Mixtapes Maker Mixtapes on YouTube Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so Check out our five most downloaded episodes: How To Start A Movement with David Heinemeier Hansson of 37signals Chris Walker Rants On Dark Social, Creating Demand & Company Building CEO …

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Episode 721 | 7 Key Takeaways from the 2024 State of Independent SaaS Report 35:18

4d ago35:18

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In episode 721, Rob Walling and Asia Orangio analyze the results of MicroConf’s 2024 State of Independent SaaS Report. They share their key takeaways including the impact of business models on growth, requiring credit cards for free trials, and how the number of founders affects performance. Additionally, they delve into growth by target markets an…

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An honest update on my business 15:36

5d ago15:36

15:36

Here's the truth about the future of Creator Wizard. Join Brand Deal Wizard to Access "After Dark" episodes & become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.creatorwizard.com/branddealwizard Join 33K+ creators getting paid sponsorship opportunities every week: https://creatorwizard.com/join 👇 Creator Wizard Affiliates 👇 Claim your free ConvertKit a…

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334: Sincere, not Serious 16:39

8d ago16:39

16:39

Do you want to win the game or keep on playing? Today, I'll dive into a mentality shift I experienced recently while building Podscan: how about I just get rid of all the "professional posturing?" Here's to being sincere and not being too serious! This episode is sponsored by Podscan.fm The blog post :https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/sincere-not-…

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Selling An Agency For 8 Figures with Luke Tobin of Tobin Capital 26:46

9d ago26:46

26:46

Luke Tobin's Newsletter Cadastra's website Digital Ethos's website Luke Tobin's social media accounts LinkedIn TikTok Instagram X Check out our awesome sponsor, Fame, they start and grow the world's most profitable B2B podcasts Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so Check out our five most downloaded episod…

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333: Kitze — Juggling Projects, ADHD, and the Indie Hacker Lifestyle 45:16

18d ago45:16

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@Kitze, a Serial indie hacker and entrepreneur, shares his journey through a landscape filled with multiple projects like Sizzy, a browser for developers, Benji, a productivity app, and a comprehensive full-stack video course. Kitze opens up about how his ADHD diagnosis has shaped his work ethic and productivity, revealing the personal motivations …

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Episode 720 | How to Prioritize Your Focus (In Both Your Startup and Personal Life) 46:20

11d ago46:20

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In episode 720, Rob Walling is joined by Craig Hewitt to discuss the intricacies of prioritization in both business and in life. In addition to running Castos, Craig has started coaching founders in sales and marketing, and describes how he strives to focus on the right things. They talk about buying back their time, creating family-focused time, a…

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332: Beyond Small Bets — Embracing the Big Play 10:41

23d ago10:41

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What happens when the 'small bets' strategy leads to a big win, and you're not prepared for it? Well, you adapt! So that's what I'm working on this week: figuring out a way forward now that circumstances have shifted. This episode is sponsored by Podscan.fm The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/beyond-small-bets-embracing-the-big-play/ …

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Lauren Tickner Shares Her Scale Secrets (Feat. Lara Acosta) 49:55

16d ago49:55

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Follow Lauren Tickner on her social accounts LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Lauren Tickner's YouTube channel Scale Systems' website Follow Lara Acosta on her social accounts LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Lara Acosta's YouTube channel Check out our awesome sponsor, Fame, they start and grow the world's most profitable B2B podcasts Confessions of a B2B Entr…

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331: Geoff Roberts — Playing the Long Game 35:37

25d ago35:37

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Geoff Roberts (@GeoffTRoberts) is the co-founder of Outseta, and he's halfway there, 7 years in. Outseta —the SaaS starter kit and the business behind it— is built and operated on a multi-decade timeline, and it's not been easy to achieve profitability. Geoff shares the ups and downs of a long and painful story; what it means to think and operate b…

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Episode 719 | How to Test Pricing, Lifetime Deals, and Building Something for Everyone (A Rob Solo Adventure) 26:43

26d ago26:43

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In episode 719, join Rob Walling as he embarks on another solo adventure, tackling listener questions. He discusses how to test pricing, addresses the pitfalls of one-time payments vs. SaaS, and he reflects on “building something for everyone.” He wraps up with advice on making better recommendations. Episode Sponsor: We have been partnering with L…

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Should you sell to beginners? (ft. Jay Clouse) 22:36

19d ago22:36

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My BFF Jay Clouse joins me to work through an internal debate he's having over whether or not to create a new offer. Join Kick's affiliate program and enjoy free '24 bookkeeping: https://go.creatorwizard.com/CDKick06242024 Build a platform you own. Start with ConvertKit today at: https://go.creatorwizard.com/CDConvertKit06242024 Big thanks to Kick …

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330: 50% New Users Overnight… and a Burning Server 26:22

1M ago26:22

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This week was a duality of extremes for me. On one hand, I experienced an unprecedented growth spurt in my user numbers, while on the other hand, I stumbled into frustrating scarcity and infrastructure problems. That’s entrepreneurship for you: big wins while struggling to not lose control of the whole thing. The juxtaposition of these two experien…

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Losing $200k Per Month & Investing In Pistachio Farms with Eli Rubel of NoBoringDesign 29:44

23d ago29:44

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Eli Rubel on LinkedIn Eli Rubel on X NoBoringDesign's website Matter Made's website Check out Eli Rubel's YouTube Channel Check out our awesome sponsor, Fame, they start and grow the world's most profitable B2B podcasts Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so Check out our five most downloaded episodes: How …

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Episode 718 | When to Give Up, Open Source Competition, Painful Features, and More (with Derrick Reimer) 43:08

29d ago43:08

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In episode 718, Rob Walling and Derrick Reimer tackle listener questions about giving up on ideas, competing in crowded markets, and developing painful features. They also chat about SavvyCal’s recent design refresh, finding founder-market fit, and whether Derrick has retired from podcasting. Episode Sponsor: Is your outsourced development team dro…

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329: "AI For The Rest of Us" 26:10

30d ago26:10

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Generative AI used to be for early adopters. But now, Apple is bringing it to every iPhone. What does this mean for indie founders? This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/ai-for-the-rest-of-us/ The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/329-ai-for-the-rest-of-us Check out Podscan to get alerts w…

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Hunter Hammonds Reveals Assembly’s New HoldCo Strategy 25:56

1M ago25:56

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Hunter Hammonds on X Hunter Hammonds on LinkedIn Landed's website Off Menu's website Check out our awesome sponsor, Fame, they start and grow the world's most profitable B2B podcasts Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so Check out our five most downloaded episodes: How To Start A Movement with David Heinem…

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328: Negotiating Bootstrapper Funding with Tyler Tringas 55:26

1M ago55:26

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A few months ago, I raised a low 6-figure investment for Podscan. Here's the conversation between me and my investor, @tylertringas, that happened just before I signed the contract. You usually don't get to listen in for one of those. Today, you will. Tyler and I discuss how the Calm Company Fund navigates the alignment challenge between founders a…

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Episode 717 | Bootstrapping to $1.3M ARR and 300,000 Free Users 34:22

1M ago34:22

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In episode 717, Rob Walling interviews Marie Martin, co-founder of Tally. They discuss the company’s journey to $1.3M ARR and the unusual pricing strategy that got them there. Marie details how they keep their support volume low, how they differentiate Tally from other form builders, and how they grew to over 300,000 free users. Episode Sponsor: We…

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Should Creators Focus on Quality or Quantity? ft. Marcelo Russo vs. David Elikwu 33:30

1M ago33:30

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How can creators strike the right quantity vs quality balance with their content for sustainable growth? Marcelo Russo debates David Elikwu! Build a platform you own. Start with ConvertKit today at: https://go.creatorwizard.com/CreatorDebatesConvertKit06102024 Big thanks to ConvertKit for sponsoring this episode! Join Brand Deal Wizard to Access "A…

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327: Two (Surprisingly Scary) Tales of Platform Risk 16:27

1M ago16:27

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This week, I almost lost access to my database, including all its backups. Also, a full-text index brought down my product. Neither were intended —obviously—, but both made me revisit my safety precautions and how I approach depending on platforms like AWS. Here's what happened, how I got out of there, and what there is to prevent this in the futur…

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Purpose & Profits with Gavin Howarth of Howarths 26:52

1M ago26:52

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Howarths's website Gavin Howarth on LinkedIn The Gavin Howarth Podcast Gavin's role model Check out our awesome sponsor, Fame, they start and grow the world's most profitable B2B podcasts Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so Check out our five most downloaded episodes: How To Start A Movement with David H…

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326: Zeno Rocha — From Bootstrapping to YCombinator 40:36

2M ago40:36

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Zeno Rocha (@zenorocha) went through YC to build Resend, yet he still acts and thinks like a bootstrapper. In a world of polarized opinions about venture funding and not raising money, Zeno is both "one of us" and "one of them" — for both sides! Today, we talk about overcoming purism and embracing pragmatic entrepreneurship, starting with picking a…

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Episode 716 | Positioning Against Incumbents, Changing Your H1, How Tech Stack Affects Valuation, and More Listener Questions 31:13

2M ago31:13

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In episode 716, join Rob Walling for another solo adventure where he answers listener questions. He shares how he would position against incumbents, when to change an H1, and how choosing a tech stack affects your business valuation. Rob also weighs whether to skip a “Step 1” or “Step 2” business and start directly with a standalone SaaS in the Sta…

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325: Indie Hackers’ Myopic View of AI 14:44

2M ago14:44

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"Everyone and their mother are talking about AI. Every founder releases their 500th GPT wrapper." "AI is all hype, no substance." Or is it? What if our collective perspective is really skewed, and our gathering places are to blame? Here's my take on why indie hackers have a dangerously biased view on what AI businesses are and should look like. Thi…

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