Best Arvid Kahl Podcasts (2024)

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“Working In” vs “Working On” the Business 18:19

3d ago18:19

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I ran into a pretty substantial question this week. Am I working in my business, or am I working on my business? I've been spending so much time building features, talking to customers, – it's operational work in the trenches. It’s taking small steps, looking at the ground, instead of dreaming of giant leaps while gazing at the stars. So, what can …

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Jesse Pujji Reveals How He’s Building His HoldCo (Gateway X) 33:57

2h ago33:57

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Jesse Pujji LinkedIn Jesse Pujji Twitter Andrew Warner LinkedIn Andrew Warner Twitter Tinuiti x Ampush website Gateway X website Bootstrapped Giants podcast and newsletter 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…

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337: Doing Things that Don’t Scale …Unintentionally 15:42

10d ago15:42

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What happens when something that was good enough isn't good enough anymore? Unscalable hands-on experiments work great in the early stages of a business. But what if you run into the scale problem without wanting to? (And what do you do about it when everything explodes while you figure it out?) This episode is sponsored by Podscan.fm The blog post…

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Fame's Success, Low Finance Costs, and LinkedIn Organic Growth (Parker Olson's LinkedIn Live) 21:58

2d ago21:58

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Parker Olson on LinkedIn Book an Appointment with Parker Parker x Tom on LinkedIn Live Stealth Startup on LinkedIn 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, Creatin…

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Should Ali Abdaal Restructure His Business? 24:22

10d ago24:22

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Ali Abdaal, best-selling author and the world’s most-followed productivity expert, joins me for a special episode of Creator Debates where we talk about his business structure, the coercive energy he feels around sponsorships, and making tough life/business decisions. Build a platform you own. Start with ConvertKit today at: https://go.creatorwizar…

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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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335: Tipping Over 16:37

22d 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

21d 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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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

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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

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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

1M 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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332: Beyond Small Bets — Embracing the Big Play 10:41

1M 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

1M 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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Should you sell to beginners? (ft. Jay Clouse) 22:36

1M 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

1M 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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329: "AI For The Rest of Us" 26:10

2M 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

2M 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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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

2M 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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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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Alan Pentz Bootstrapped A Consultancy $30m (In A Strange Niche). Here's How... 33:14

1M ago33:14

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Tom Foster on YouTube Corner Alliance's website Alan Pentz's social accounts, podcast, and newsletter Twitter LinkedIn Newsletter The Small Business Mentor Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify 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 fr…

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324: Tim Schumacher — The Bootstrapper's Mindset 38:09

2M ago38:09

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Tim Schumacher (@TimSchu), the mastermind behind SEDO and Adblock Plus, now leads the SaaS Group to new heights. With $60 million ARR, 20 thriving businesses, and 300 employees, Tim shares his incredible journey from a coder to an influential entrepreneur in scaling businesses. From his strategic focus on developer and online marketing tools to his…

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Should Creators Ever Sell Their Business? 34:31

2M ago34:31

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Attend the best conference for creators. Buy your Craft + Commerce ticket today: https://go.creatorwizard.com/CDCCpromo Big thanks to ConvertKit for sponsoring this episode! Join Brand Deal Wizard to Access "After Dark" episodes & become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.creatorwizard.com/branddealwizard Join 32K+ creators getting paid sponso…

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323: The Power of the Dream Customer List 16:28

2M ago16:28

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Today, you get a glimpse into an ongoing marketing experiment for Podscan.fm. What if I can frontload value for my future customers even before they sign up? Here's why I chose to create a Dream Customer List and how it will help me jumpstart customer acquisition. This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounde…

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Culture, Bootstrapping & Gifting with Millie Tadewaldt of Brilliant 33:39

2M ago33:39

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Millie Tadewaldt on LinkedIn Brilliant'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 Heinemeier Hansson of 37signals Chris Walk…

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322: Noah Kagan — Early Stage Founder Hurdles & How to Jump Them 46:09

2M ago46:09

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Noah Kagan (@noahkagan) has made AppSumo a massive success — and he's spilling the beans on how to launch, build, and grow a successful software business. Noah likes to keep things weird, and our conversation is proof of that: from Taco T-shirts to failing at entrepreneurship, we walk through the ups and down of a wild and intriguing founder journe…

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321: Unexpected Downtime: Stress as Enhancement vs. Stress as Panic 21:35

3M ago21:35

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It started as a normal day — but then things started going wrong. And my stress levels rose. But I recently learned how to use that to my advantage. Here's how I wrangled with a SaaS founder's worst nightmare, what happened, and how I turned the tables. This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/unexp…

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Carrie Rose (Rise at Seven) On How She Bootstrapped A Top Global Marketing Agency (In 4 Years) 28:18

3M ago28:18

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Carrie Rose on LinkedIn Carrie Rose on Twitter Carrie Rose on YouTube Rise at Seven'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 Dav…

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320: Dr. Jessica Gold — Emotional Resilience and Self-Care for Founders 42:43

3M ago42:43

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Dr. Jessica Gold (@blissscience) helps founders live an intentional and passionate life — which ultimately impacts their entrepreneurial success. She wants to put intentional self-care back on the map in a field obsessed with productivity and tracking metrics. In our conversation, we dive deep into vulnerable places: from romance, passion, and love…

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Should you Create Trending or Evergreen Content? ft. Avi Gandhi & Phil Ranta 26:59

3M ago26:59

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Is chasing trends cringe? Doesn't it make more sense to create evergreen content? Time for a debate! Attend the best conference for creators. Buy your Craft + Commerce ticket today: https://go.creatorwizard.com/CDCCpromo Big thanks to ConvertKit for sponsoring this episode! Join Brand Deal Wizard to Access "After Dark" episodes & become a supporter…

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319: My SaaS Server Exploded (& How I Salvaged It) 19:38

3M ago19:38

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Earlier this week, I finally found time to work on a large code change. When I deployed it, things got worse quickly. Here's what happened, why it happened, and how this changed my approach to working on a complicated software project. One thing became apparent: while it may look like a waste of time to build something and revert back to "yesterday…

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Brett (Designjoy) Shares How He Earns +$1m With 0 Employees (And What He Does With The $) 36:07

2M ago36:07

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Designjoy's website Brett Williams on Twitter 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 Heinemeier Hansson of 37signals Chris Walker …

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318: Louie Bacaj — Betting Small to Win Big 40:29

3M ago40:29

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Louie Bacaj (@LBacaj), once a Walmart engineer, made a bold career shift into the unpredictable world of venture capitalism and entrepreneurship. Now a co-leader of a thriving community for bootstrapped entrepreneurs, Louie reveals how the 'small bets' philosophy guides individuals toward financial freedom and fulfillment. Together with Daniel Vass…

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317: Podscan, 2 months and $1k MRR in 21:04

3M ago21:04

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It's been two months of running Podscan at full speed. Have I spent 6 figures of money yet? Well, you'll see in this week's update :) This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podscan-2-months-and-1k-mrr-in/ The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/317-podscan-2-months-and-1k-mrr-in Check out Pod…

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Ash Jones Shares Personal Branding Secrets From The UK's Biggest Names 29:09

3M ago29:09

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Ash Jones on LinkedIn Great Influence's website The moment Ash told his team they were all going on holiday to Ibiza 🤩 Cold calling virgin books meeting 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…

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316: Marybeth Alexander — Knowledgebase Secrets 51:42

3M ago51:42

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Marybeth Alexander is the Chief Executive Owl at KnowledgeOwl, a SaaS that focuses on providing the most impactful knowledgebase you could possibly have. We talk about using knowledge management systems outside their "usual" domain of customer service: Marybeth teaches how you can employ a KB for marketing, sales, and even internal documentation pu…

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315: MicroConf Atlanta — My Biggest Learnings 19:06

3M ago19:06

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I went to MicroConf 2024 in Atlanta — here is what I learned. Literally. My brain just absorbed this. I recorded this episode minutes after waking up the day after the conference. And if you're wondering why my voice is so deep: I've been yelling SaaS stuff at nerds for 3 days straight. Enjoy. This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com The blog post:…

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Leading with Intention in the New World of Work (Transforming Work with Sophie Wade) 33:40

3M ago33:40

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Sophie Wade on LinkedIn Check out Sophie Wade's YouTube channel Transforming Work with Sophie Wade 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 & Compa…

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314: Nicolai Klemke — Switching Lanes: Physics PhD to Indie Hacker 48:46

3M ago48:46

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Nicolai Klemke (@nicolaiklemke) is an Indie Hacker with a PhD in Physics. Talk about a career change! Nicolai shares his founder journey from learning how to code to making waves in the music industry. We chat about carving out a niche in the bustling AI market, honing in on a customer segment that has a need (and a budget!), and building a team to…

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313: Challenges of Offering an API 24:00

4M ago24:00

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When you sell access to an API, what should you keep in mind? How would you protect your data but still make it easy to use? What product and legal repercussions does this all have? Those are questions I asked myself this week. And today, you get to listen to the process of exploring them and the answers I found. This episode is sponsored by Acquir…

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Tim Davidson Is Changing B2B (with Fruit & Signs) 25:04

3M ago25:04

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Tim Davidson on LinkedIn B2B Rizz's website B2B Growth Goals vs. Buyer Frustrations B2B, the excuses are getting old 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 St…

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312: Aaron Francis — You're FIRED! 48:50

4M ago48:50

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Aaron Francis (@aarondfrancis) lost his job and gained a new outlook on life — or rather, he stepped into entrepreneurship for good. Aaron weighed his options, found old friends who were ready for new adventures and finally took the plunge that his supportive audience wanted to see him take. Building his platform in public got him here. The skills …

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311: Finding my Ideal Customer Profile 20:03

4M ago20:03

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This week, I share my journey to finding Ideal Customer Profile — live on air. In this episode, I share my framework for determining who I will build for, market to, and sell to. I have a few candidate, and I work through my steps to find the right one for Podscan.fm. This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfo…

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