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Arvid Kahl talks about starting and bootstrapping businesses, how to build an audience, and how to build in public.
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Entrepreneurship is about more than your income statement.
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This is Bootstrap, a podcast dedicated to entrepreneurs self-funding their businesses and growth.
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The original podcast for bootstrapped and mostly bootstrapped startups, this show follow the stories of founders as they start, acquire, and grow SaaS companies. Hear when they fail, struggle, succeed, and take you with them through the tumultuous life of a SaaS founder. If you like Mixergy, This Week in Startups, or SaaStr, you’ll enjoy Startup for the Rest of Us.
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WP-Tonic is a podcast for WordPress professionals and Bootstrap SaaS startup entrepreneurs or anybody looking to build a business online. We cover a large number of areas with our main show. We interview some creative WordPress and startup entrepreneurs plus online experts who, with their insights, can help you build your online business. Jonathan Denwood and Kurt von Ahnen host and produce the WP-Tonic podcast, which is one of the longest-running WordPress podcasts. Each episode brings you ...
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Developers building a software business on our own terms.
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Jeremy and Jess interview indie developers who have a passion for the Rails framework and bring their hustle and creativity to building a business. They strive to understand the challenges these developers face and how they are overcoming them to create successful businesses.
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Two founders talk about how to build software businesses that are meant to last. Each episode includes a deep dive into a different topic related to starting, growing, and sustaining a healthy business.
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Brian Casel (@casjam) and Jordan Gal (@jordangal) share their raw and real behind-the-scenes of their entrepreneur journeys. From bootstrapping software startups to raising money to selling and exiting businesses, to growing teams and the emotional rollercoaster that is startup life. It's all here in Brian and Jordan's weekly(ish) updates.
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Welcome to Bootstrap Connect, a place for all things business, tech and entrepreneurial in Africa!
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Unique business problems call for genius solutions. Go behind the scenes with today’s world-class leaders who dared to bring revolutionary ideas to life. Learn how they met their challenges head-on and how you can translate their lessons into your own real-world business success—whether you’re leading a start-up or Fortune 500 company. Host Manuj Aggarwal is the founder of TetraNoodle Technologies. When not interviewing industry leaders for Bootstrapping Your Dreams, he provides revolutionar ...
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Modern Business is a fully loaded Bootstrap 4 website starter template. It includes 17 HTML pages along with a working PHP contact form.
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Two agency owners and friends talk about cybersecurity, design, and the continuous small efforts it takes to build a business.
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How to Build a Self Funded Startup in Hawaii
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Bootstrapped Unicorns: Entrepreneurship with Josh Pies About the Podcast Bootstrapped Unicorns is dedicated to Examining the Journey of Entrepreneurship. Interviews of entrepreneurs – finding out their back story, how they discovered their business, and how they overcame the challenges they faced, will help you – our viewers, friends, and peers – move forward with confidence. Josh Pies (Host), serial entrepreneur and guy who has hit both good and hard times, never gives up. What has fueled h ...
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A limited series from EdSurge and Open Campus about merit, myths, and how "pulling ourselves up" shapes education.
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This is your journey to learn from the best—world-class entrepreneurs, elite thinkers, and peak performers who have mastered success in business, body, and brain. Every week, I sit down with extraordinary founders to explore how they build thriving businesses, maintain peak physical health, and cultivate sharp, resilient minds. This isn’t just a podcast; it’s a blueprint for a new kind of founder—one who balances ambition with wellness, hard work with mental fitness, and success with purpose ...
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Marketing without a huge budget? Bootstrap Marketing is the podcast that helps your business by showing you free tools that are available online! Short and to the point, you can listen to one episode and immediately go and test out these new tools and tips to boost your Business or freelancing knowledge. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bootstrap-marketing/support
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Behind the scenes stories of how we're building bootstrapped companies
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Podcast by Russmedia Equity Partners were we talk about entrepreneurship, bootstrapping a tech company and the challenges that come with that.
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A Chronicle of Starting a Podcast
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Three bootstrappers talking weekly about building a software business together.
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Short, bite-sized conversations with indie hackers that have started small, profitable and bootstrapped businesses. You'll learn how they come up with ideas, what they do to validate, find those first customers and make a sustainable income. Episodes every Tuesday.
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Frugal Entrepreneur | Digital Marketing Manager | SEO Pro | Social Selling Specialist | Consultant | Author of The $10 Digital Media Startup: Goo.gl/kPE0fV
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In this show I document my journey to an independent MBA-type education focussed on building bootstrapped businesses. Over the course of the next 12 month I will try to learn everything I can about ideation, software development, and marketing and then I will apply what I've learned by launching a new product each month.
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Moving out of consulting & into products
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Two bootstrappers building SaaS apps on Shopify, sharing their experiences along the way. TBX is a weekly podcast by Jack Kowalski of NeatShift and Bjorn Forsberg of FORSBERG+two.
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A transparent account of bootstrapping an insurance business as a solo founder.
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The show about better ways to deliver great software products.
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My name is Tiago and I am a full time Indie Maker. I build startups without any external investment and my goal is to perfect my entrepreneurial craft and reach $100K ARR (Annual Recurrent Revenue) Join me as I narrate my story and interview other entrepreneurs. Join our community
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Brian Casel hosts conversations with founder friends. We talk about startups, products, software, entrepreneurship, but also what's happening in our lives away from our screens and revenue graphs.
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Welcome to Bootstrapped Growth where you will get actionable, tactical steps you can implement immediately to get results. No latest tips or tactics. No mindset training or feelings. Myself and the guests I bring on are going to share with you the most effective sales, marketing and business skills, strategies, and frameworks so you can repeatedly build a business in any economy.
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Bend Break Hack
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On Season 2, Melissa Kwan (Cofounder of eWebinar) and Todd Parmley (COO) relive their "Journey to $1M" ARR, bootstrapping eWebinar from day one. Each episode goes in depth into one major aspect of the journey, as Melissa and Todd share war stories, mistakes, and lessons learned as they grew the company to a million in annual recurring revenue, over a period of 36 months from product launch. If you’re a bootstrapper who wants a window into the day-to-day lives of other scrappy bootstrappers n ...
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The Pestle: In-depth Movie Talk, No Fluff | Film Review | Spoilers
Wes Evans: Actor, Filmmaker, Director, Writer; Todd Sapio: Actor, Producer, Musician, Athlete
Cinema lovers unite! Two actors and filmmakers decided to cut through all the fluff and start a movie podcast where they actually discuss the film and not a million other things you don’t care about. Covering the obvious (did you like the movie?) while diving a little deeper (what is Interstellar really about? is there a bootstrap paradox?) we are having an in-depth conversation about movies and see if they hold up to scrutiny, and maybe even inform us about life or moviemaking itself. Becau ...
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Welcome to the Mosslet podcast! Join Isabella and Mark as they discuss building a privacy-first social network.
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Weekly discussion of coding and spreadsheets in real life business applications.
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Interested in building your own SaaS company? Follow the journey of Transistor.fm as they bootstrap a podcast hosting startup.
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AI was supposed to do our chores while we write prose and compose symphonies. Why is it composing our music and writing our books now, while WE do the chores? As software founders, we have a special responsibility — after all, we're the ones crafting a new reality of AI empowerment. But here's the thing: an AI does not love its work. It can't. And …
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#942 - WP-Tonic Show: The Future of WordPress Freemium Products in 2025
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The Future of WordPress Freemium Plugins in 2025 A “freemium” WordPress product is a plugin or a theme that, in addition to its free version, offers either paid add-ons or a premium version/service. With Special Guest Jack Arturo, The Founder of WP Fusion & Very Good Plugins https://verygoodplugins.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-arturo-9a4957…
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The Power of Positive News: Community Journalism Entrepreneurship With Debbie Gunter | The Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/V7hEBcHPOmc Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! In this episode, host Josh Pies welcomes Debbie Gunter, owner of a community newspaper based in College Park, Orlando. Debb…
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Putting in more hours to put in less. Building systems for delivering software. Deploying demo video(s). Listening to customers. Using a business to deepen your craft. News detox. Connect with Brian: Follow Brian on Bluesky / Twitter Brian's products: Building! Instrumental.dev "One Month MVP" service Clarityflow Connect with Jordan: Follow Jordan …
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Let Go of the Limiting Stories You Tell Yourself to Transform Your Life and Business
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Entrepreneurs often chase success by pushing harder and striving for more, but what if the real key lies in rethinking the stories we tell ourselves? In this episode, Jesse Pujji and Dave Kashen share practical exercises to help entrepreneurs separate facts from narratives, freeing them from the things that hold them back––like guilt, regret, and b…
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#2.7 - I've Finally Cracked The Productivity Code
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I dive into the tricky balance between work and rest that many indie makers face. I share my personal journey and talk about the constant pressure to work long hours and the feelings of dissatisfaction that can arise in both 9-to-5 jobs and startups. I emphasize the importance of finding fulfillment and suggest that entrepreneurs should delegate ta…
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EE 392 - The Disruptive World of Dylan Collins - The Founders Formula for Serial Success
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox dives deep with Dylan Collins, the founder of Demonware and SuperAwesome. From powering the success of Call of Duty to creating safe digital spaces for kids, Dylan shares his insights on innovation, scaling businesses, and anticipating trends. Get ready for an in-depth look at the systems, ch…
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Good Enough and the Cosmic Maelstrom
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In this episode, we are joined by Barry Hess, James Adam, and Matthew Lettini from the Good Enough team to discuss their journey in creating a self-sustaining business built around meaningful, user-focused software. We explore the inception of their company and their latest product, Jelly—a shared inbox for teams. We dive into their experimental ap…
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S2E20 Social Selling and Personal Branding
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If you’ve been following Melissa on LinkedIn, you’ll know that she’s a frequent contributor on the platform, sharing lessons and stories from her journey bootstrapping three startups. What you might not know is the backstory of WHY she turned to social selling after running out of leads to sell to. On this episode, Melissa shares her “hacks” of bui…
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Episode 741 | What Actually is Product Led Growth? (with Wes Bush)
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In episode 741, Rob Walling talks to Wes Bush, CEO and Founder of ProductLed, about the nuances and misconceptions of product-led growth. Wes debunks common myths and explains how companies can leverage their product to drive user acquisition, engagement, and growth. They dive into a real-world example and explore how founders can avoid the trap of…
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We combat Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II” and discuss: Story & Writing, sequels, comparing II to the original; Cinematography, how running multiple cameras and fewer takes can impact the story; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “The technology keeps moving forward, which makes it easier for the artists to tell their stories and paint the pic…
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EE 391 - Mentor Moment - Ray Nolan - Don't look to people to solve your problems
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Today's mentor is serial founder & investor, Ray Nolan. Ray built and sold Hostelworld for one of Ireland's biggest tech sales at the time for $500 million. He gives us a brutally honest assessment of the entrepreneur ecosystem in Ireland and the faults in the political support or lack of it. If you want to listen to the full episode with Ray, go b…
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Early stage validation and the PMF spectrum
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In this episode, Andrew talks about the rapid audience growth he's seeing on Bluesky and the challenges he's running into finding Founding Users for MetaMonster. The guys talk about the idea of product market fit as a spectrum and validation as a way to uncover where you might be on that spectrum, but without ever getting to 100% certainty. Then Se…
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Exploring how companies are applying AI in practice. See the slides at: contraption.co/archetypes-of-llm-apps/ In this presentation, Philip from Contraption Company discusses how startups are leveraging AI, specifically Large Language Models (LLMs), to innovate across various industries. The presentation, originally given to an innovation group at …
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Today, I’ll dive into the difference between a trial user and a trial abuser and what you can do to invite the former and prevent the latter. This episode is sponsored by Paddle.com — if you're looking for a payment platform that works for you so you can focus on what matters, check them out. The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/free-t…
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Ben and Josh go off-script for a fun and hopefully-not-too-long chat about their favorite Twitter-like social network, Bluesky. https://faineg.substack.com/p/how-i-accidentally-ruined-bluesky The hosts of WSUA9 call it skeeting on air AOC endorses “team skeets” Jake Tapper says “skeeted” live on CNN Protocols, Not Platforms: A Technological Approac…
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In this episode, we discuss Bluesky as the new Twitter, how Rick’s busiest time of year is surprisingly calm, and more.By Rick Lindquist and Tyler King
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EE 390 - €0 to €100 Million: How Phillip McGlade Built Europe’s Top Aesthetic Empire
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In this episode, I sit down with Phillip McGlade, the CEO of Therapie Clinics, to uncover the secrets behind building Europe’s largest aesthetics chain—a business turning over €100 million annually. With 77 clinics across the globe, Therapie has become a household name in beauty and wellness. But Phillip isn’t stopping there; he’s now expanding int…
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356: James Phoenix — Mastering Code & AI for the Modern Developer
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Coding with AI changes everything. It changes how we design, test, and improve our software projects. Today, I’m talking to generative AI expert James Phoenix. He’s written the book on prompt engineering and shares his hard-earned AI insights freely on the show — including a crash course in developing effectively with the Cursor IDE. Are developers…
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#941 - WP-Tonic Show: What Are Some of The Biggest Challenges Agencies Face
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What Are Some of The Biggest Challenges Digital Agencies Face in 2024 Challenges agencies face daily can hinder success. Discover the top obstacles and practical solutions to help your agency thrive in a competitive market. This insightful video delves into the most significant challenges agencies face in today’s fast-paced landscape. From navigati…
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Episode 740 | My New Book! The Entrepreneur's Guide to Selling Your Business Without Regret
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In episode 740, Rob Walling speaks with Dr. Sherry Walling about their new book, "Exit Strategy: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Selling Your Business Without Regret." They explore the emotional, psychological, and practical aspects of selling a business, emphasizing the universal challenges entrepreneurs face. The book draws on both Rob and Sherry’s u…
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#2.6 - Network Used To Be Awkward... Lets Talk About Websummit
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I dive into the art of networking at conferences, focusing on my experiences at the Web Summit in Lisbon. Having attended for three years, I share tips on navigating the event, securing a media ticket, and making meaningful connections. I emphasize the importance of networking over attending talks, recounting my interactions with various companies,…
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YouTube is both the best and the worst source of information — because we can watch it all, but no one will tell us what's REALLY worth watching. Here's how the gatekeepers have vanished, and what has taken their place. This episode is sponsored by Paddle.com — if you're looking for a payment platform that works for you so you can focus on what mat…
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In this episode, Sean talks about getting himself out of day-to-day client work at Miscreants, and Andrew provides an update on his slow progress with customer acquisition for MetaMonster. Andrew shares an idea for a side project and they talk about Dharmesh buying the chat.com domain and "flipping" it to OpenAI. Links: Andrew’s Twitter: @AndrewAsk…
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From Family Ties to Team Trust: Building a Legacy In HVAC
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From Family Ties to Team Trust: Building a Legacy In HVAC with AJ Munson | The Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | Episode 34 Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/toqRh5SZZbk Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! Join host Josh Pies on this episode of Bootstrapped Unicorns as he dives into the world of family-owned businesses with hi…
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EE 389 - Why Most Restaurants Fail – Conor Sheridan’s $25M Mission with Nory
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In this episode, Gary sits down with Conor Sheridan, the mastermind behind Mad Egg & Nory, to dive into the nitty-gritty of the restaurant world and how he's shaking things up. This is the second time Conor has been on the pod and we catch up on a whirlwind few years for Conor as he raised $25 million to build Nory, the operating system for restaur…
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Always Something, Never Nothing - Becky Searls
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In this episode, we're excited to introduce our guest, Becky Searls. We recently met Becky at Rails World and learned about her business, Better with Becky—a fitness training program focused on people with a growth mindset. Over the past year, she worked with her husband Justin to build her first product, Build with Becky, a personalized workout pr…
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Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | EP 33 | Harnessing the "WE": Transforming Leadership and Business Culture with Kyle McDowell Original Publish Date: November 7, 2024 Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/gWE1trRb6gA Welcome back to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! In this episode of Bootstrapped Unicorns, host Josh Pies of C47 Digital St…
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#940 - WP-Tonic Show: How To Sell Paid Discovery The Right Way
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How To Sell Paid Discovery The Right Way With Special Guest Laura Elizabeth, Founder of Client-Portal Learn how to sell Paid Discovery with confidence! Explore essential tactics and insights to boost your success in the marketplace now. Are you struggling to sell paid discovery effectively? Our informative video breaks down the essential steps for …
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Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | EP 32 | Blueprint for Business Growth: Innovative Architecture, Entrepreneurship, and Empathy with Nathan Aleskovsky and Frank Davi, Jr Original publish date: July 2024 Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/3tsdvxxXI6Y Thanks for tuning in to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! Welcome! Join us in this compe…
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Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | EP 31 | Entrepreneur's Edge: How Coach Pete's Playbook Elevates Small Businesses Original publish date: June 2024 Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/C1JiyVNUNtU Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! In this episode of Bootstrapped Unicorns, host Josh Pies talks with business and performance coach…
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Spending money on marketing is often not an option for bootstrapped startups, at least not enough to make a meaningful impact. Without an abundance of resources, there’s no choice but to get creative. While found-led sales can get you off the ground, your network can exhaust pretty quickly, leaving you with the challenge of figuring out new ways to…
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Episode 739 | Selling SaaS to Customers Who Don't Know They Have a Problem
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In episode 739, Rob Walling interviews Andy Kim, co-founder of Trotto, about his unique journey into SaaS. Andy shares how “go links” work, and why they are so valuable for internal, enterprise use despite their relative obscurity. They also explore the marketing hurdles and customer adoption challenges in a business like Trotto. Episode Sponsor: H…
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We consume a chill pill to discuss Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” and discuss: Cinematography; Story & Writing; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I don’t pretend we have all the answers. But the questions are certainly worth thinking about.“ – Arthur C. Clarke Notes & References: Filming the Leopard scene (2001italia.it) An in-…
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#2.5 - How Will Trump's Victory Impact Your Indie Businesses?
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I dive into the potential impacts of Donald Trump's election victory on indie businesses, especially in the SaaS sector. I discuss the differences between the U.S. and European business environments, noting how higher purchasing power in the U.S. can benefit indie makers. I also touch on corporate tax rates, tariffs, and currency fluctuations. Whil…
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354: The Art of Productive Procrastination
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The problem with having no boss is that there's no one to stop you from procrastinating. I'm challenged by this daily, and I have found a few ways to stay accountable. I'll share those with you today. This episode is sponsored by Paddle.com — if you're looking for a payment platform that works for you so you can focus on what matters, check them ou…
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How we know if a feature is ambitious enough
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Less Annoying CRM is working on some big features, and in this episode, we discuss what we’re learning as a result.By Rick Lindquist and Tyler King
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EE 388 - World Exclusive - Founder Reveals Stealth Startup & Reveals Famous Investors for the First Time - Will O'Brien
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Today, we have a world exclusive. Will O'Brien unveils his stealth startup to the world for the first time. Will is my pick for the rising star of season 22 and this episode will clearly show why. Not only is he backed by some of the hottest investors in the world, he is solving a problem that could potentially save the world. Will shares the ratio…
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Jesse Pujji sold a big piece of his company, Ampush. He should have felt "safe" and happy and more productive. It didn't work. He hired Dave Kashen to coach him. That was a huge unlock. It led him to build multiple companies, have a happier family life and embrace his love of teaching. This podcast shows why that happened. And why they're launching…
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#939 - WP-Tonic This Month in WordPress & Tech Round Table Show With Special Guests Brian Casel, Devin Walker and Marc Benzakein
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Tune into WP-Tonic's Monthly Round Table Show for engaging WordPress News and Tech News! Don’t miss out on expert discussions and trends. In this month's edition of WP-Tonic's Round Table Show, we bring together top professionals from the WordPress community to share their insights on pressing tech topics! Learn about essential updates, practical s…
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