Best Arvid Kahl Podcasts (2024)

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346: When Podcasts Attack: The Unexpected Challenges of External Data 25:41

5d ago25:41

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It started with a minor refactoring. It ended with an avalanche that almost caused an infrastructure explosion. From code to collapse — and a few weeks of frantic restoration. That's what Podscan was for the last 2 weeks. Here's why dealing with external data and its scale can be very dangerous for indie founders. This episode is sponsored by Podsc…

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How To Build A Marketing Agency with Max van den Ingh of Unmuted 30:37

1d ago30:37

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Unmuted's Website Max van den Ingh's LinkedIn Jonas van de Poel LinkedIn Paolo Campagnoli LinkedIn House of Demand Podcast 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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345: Scrape or Be Scraped 20:03

7d ago20:03

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Welcome to the weird world of web scraping in the AI age, where founders have to protect their data from hungry AI companies but also need to collect information from all kinds of (not so) public APIs. Today, I dive into a particularly confusing situation I am in with Podscan when it comes to scraping and keeping the web free and open. This episode…

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From Corporate Cubicle to Podcasting Powerhouse - Bootstrapping a $3.6M ARR Business (Resume Assassin presents Recruiting Insider) 29:19

8d ago29:19

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Mary Southern LinkedIn Mary Southern Website Mary Southern Calendly Resume Assassin presents Recruiting Insider Podcast Tom Hunt on LinkedIn Tom Hunt on X Fame Website Companies Mentioned: Ernst & Young Accenture Upwork Intercom Workday Zendesk Ramp Circle LeanData Signify People.ai Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur is handcrafted by our friends ov…

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What Bridgewater Associates Can Teach Us About Management with Dave Kline of MGMT Accelerator 30:59

15d ago30:59

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Dave Kline LinkedIn Dave Kline X MGMT Accelerator LinkedIn MMGT Playbook Newsletter Limelight LinkedIn Limelight Website Invisible LinkedIn Invisible Website Invisible YouTube SkillScouter LinkedIn SkillScouter Website Bridgewater Associates LinkedIn Bridgewater Associates Website Ray Dalio LinkedIn Ray Dalio X Principles: Ray Dalio Books Website B…

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344: Andrew Davies — The Power of a Merchant of Record 42:40

21d ago42:40

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Andrew Davies (@andjdavies) runs marketing for Paddle, the payment provider that powers several of my businesses. They also recently ran an AI launchpad accelerator, which massively impacted the trajectory of my business, Podscan. It's about time we chat more about money on the pod. Today, I get to talk to Andrew about all things payment, why a Mer…

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342: The Evolution of Coding in the AI Era 21:31

26d ago21:31

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This week, instead of writing code, I delegated it — to AI. I've been doing this a lot lately. But does that mean I am losing my ability to code? And what about people learning how to code? Is AI serving them, or does it block them from learning the real thing? Here's what's happening in software development, if it's even worth bothering with, and …

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344: Should Indie Hackers Go to Tech Conferences? 13:57

26d ago13:57

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I gave up going to tech conferences. But that probably is an outdated opinion, particularly since as an entrepreneur, I benefit much more from hanging out with my peers. Here's what changed and why you should really consider going to these events if you're an indie founder. This episode is sponsored by Podscan.fm The blog post: https://thebootstrap…

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LinkedIn Jail and the $4M ARR Flywheel Lessons in Resilience (Confessions of an EOS Implementer) 47:55

22d ago47:55

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Ryan Hogan on LinkedIn Talent Harbor Website Talent Harbor on LinkedIn Tom Hunt on LinkedIn Tom Hunt on X Fame Website Confessions of an EOS Implementer Website Ryan x Tom on Confessions of an EOS Implementer: Episode 20 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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341: Striking a Balance 15:33

1M ago15:33

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Feeling the weight of success can be just as challenging as the climb to get there. At any point during your journey, you're confronted with having to make choices where the outcome is uncertain. I'm right in that position. So let's dive into a balancing act between the grand vision and the minutiae of running a business. This episode is sponsored …

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LinkedIn Growth, Inbound Hiring, and Scaling a Service Business (Innovators Can Laugh) 25:12

29d ago25:12

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Eric Melchor LinkedIn Innovators Can Laugh LinkedIn Innovators Can Laugh Website B2B PodPros - B2B Podcast Ads LinkedIn B2B PodPros - B2B Podcast Ads Website Tom Hunt LinkedIn Tom Hunt X (Formerly Twitter) Tom Hunt Website Fame LinkedIn Fame Website Dragons’ Den - Male leggings? Song recommendation: Deadbeat Gospel by Barry Can't Swim Relaxation To…

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340: kerollmops — From Hackathon to Success: The Meilisearch Story 40:53

1M ago40:53

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@kerollmops, the technical brain behind the open-source search engine Meilisearch, joins me for a nerdy chat about all things search. I’ve been using this blazing fast tech for my own business, podscan, and kero has helped me through a few challenges over the last few weeks. I really want to dive into the economics of building a business on top of …

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339: Does Your SaaS Need a “User Tour?” 17:14

1M ago17:14

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Is it a good idea to guide your users through your app when they sign up? Or does it show that your interface is too convoluted? The answer is: yes. Both. And it depends on what you're building, who it's for, and what they expect. This episode is sponsored by Podscan.fm The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/does-your-saas-need-a-user-to…

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Changing The Working World with Tony Jamous of Oyster 25:24

1M ago25:24

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Tony Jamous LinkedIn Tony Jamous X Oyster HR Website Oyster HR LinkedIn Oyster HR X Vonage SMS API (formerly Nexmo) Website Nexmo LinkedIn Nexmo 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 …

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

2M 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

1M 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 Growth Assistant 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…

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

2M 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

2M 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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336: The 7 Deadly Sins of Indie Hacking 20:52

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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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334: Sincere, not Serious 16:39

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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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330: 50% New Users Overnight… and a Burning Server 26:22

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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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327: Two (Surprisingly Scary) Tales of Platform Risk 16:27

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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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323: The Power of the Dream Customer List 16:28

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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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319: My SaaS Server Exploded (& How I Salvaged It) 19:38

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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

4M 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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