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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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In today's digital age of entrepreneurship, the next generation of successful founders will leverage their audience to launch, build, and scale multiple brands to millions. First Class Founders explores the golden intersection of audience building & company building with proven strategies to grow both your audience (distribution) and your company (product). Master both and you'll be in a category of one. You'll learn tactical tips & strategies from top content creators and world-class compan ...
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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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Bootstrapping Saas is a podcast where I document my attempts at getting to $10K in MRR with my Saas products as a one man show (designer, developer, marketer). I cover things like sales strategies, failed attempts, successful outcomes, lessons, and a few personal things here and there. Once in a while I bring in a guest where we talk The show is roughly prepared with bullet points, but mostly a free rain of thoughts with whatever is going on that week. The first 40 episodes have been mostly ...
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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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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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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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A weekly podcast by two indie hackers, Marc and Matt. They share their ups and downs of building their bootstrapped online businesses. They prefer to show instead of teach, so you get to see the real story about what it's like to “startup to something” - raw and unpolished.
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A podcast about what is really like to bootstrap a company! My name is Tiago and I quit my job to focus on building a startup. Join me as I make the mistakes that you can avoid and have conversations with other entrepreneurs from all backgrounds and countries. There are no ads in this podcast! Join our community
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The SaaS Venture
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The SaaS Venture

Aaron Weiche & Darren Shaw

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Sharing the adventure to lead and grow bootstrapped SaaS companies through experiences, challenges, wins and losses. Hosted by Aaron Weiche of GatherUp and Darren Shaw of Whitespark. In this current world of "unicorn" , VC funded software companies that have to IPO or get acquired for $1B, we'll spend our time on the bootstrapped, profitable, growing SaaS sector we operate in and share our insights and experiences.
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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://anchor.fm/bootstrap-marketing/support
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What Could Go Right?
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What Could Go Right?

The Progress Network with Zachary Karabell and Emma Varvaloucas

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What if instead of being on the brink of disaster, we’re on the cusp of a better world? No one can deny the challenges the world faces, from pandemics to climate change to authoritarianism. But pessimism and despair are too easy a response. Each week, Progress Network Founder Zachary Karabell and Executive Director Emma Varvaloucas convene a diverse panel of experts to discuss the central issues of our era, including sustainability, polarization, work, and the economy, and make the case for ...
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Bootstrap Farmer Radio is a podcast that focuses on empowering growers and gardeners with the knowledge and resources they need to be successful, whether they are backyard gardeners, flower farmers, or market farmers. We interview farmers from all walks of life to share their experiences and give helpful tips to growers, no matter where they are in their journey. If you’re just starting your gardening business, an experienced market farmer or home gardener, or growing your first plants in th ...
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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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Indie Hackers
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Courtland Allen and Channing Allen

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Courtland and Channing Allen interview the ambitious indie hackers who are turning their ideas and side projects into profitable online businesses. Explore the latest strategies and tools founders are using to capitalize on new opportunities, escape the 9-to-5 grind, and create their own personal revenue-generating machines. The future is indie!
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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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Black Friday fun. Cold email. Sales teams. Product market fit. Website redesign. Media company operations. Audience funnels. Connect with Brian and Jordan: Jordan's company, Rally Jordan on Twitter: @jordangal Jordan on Threads: @jordangal Brian's new thing: InstrumentalProducts.com Brian's SaaS, Clarityflow Brian on Twitter: @casjam Brian on Threa…
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Have you ever wondered about the process of selling startups? In this podcast episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Andrew Gazdecki, the founder of Acquired.com. We dive into his experience of scaling his company and the significance of having a distribution mindset and a strong team. Join us as we explore the importance of delegation, hiring …
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Let's dive headfirst into the crazy world of starting your own business. We're going to chat about how "running your own show" can be freeing, but also comes with its own set of challenges. We'll explore what it really means to be your own boss – making your own rules and calling the shots in your business. But, let's not forget, the journey of an …
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Anita Huberman is an extraordinary leader with a remarkable track record spanning three decades of service. For 17 years, she has served as the President & CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade, a position she has held with unwavering dedication. Her leadership has made a significant impact on one of Canada's largest cities, serving over 6,000 member co…
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I Interview my co-host on the WP-Tonic show Kurt von Ahnen of MananaNoMas Step behind the scenes of the WP-Tonic show as I delve into this interview with my co-host, Kurt von Ahnen of MananaNoMas. Gain unique insights into his journey in WordPress and online entrepreneurship while uncovering valuable tips and strategies for success. This is your ch…
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Zoltan Vardy is a startup mentor and speaker who helps B2B tech founders sell and market to enterprise clients by applying his sales and marketing blueprint called The Launch Code. The Launch Code is built on the principles, tools, and techniques Zoltan used to close $2 billion in sales over his 30-year global career as an executive, entrepreneur, …
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On today's episode: Our news diets and managing stress with world events New onboarding flows & outreach wins Board meeting dynamics SaaS viability in 2024 Connect with Brian and Jordan: Brian's new thing: InstrumentalProducts.com Brian's SaaS, Clarityflow Brian on Twitter: @casjam Brian on Threads: @brian.casel Jordan's company, Rally Jordan on Tw…
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ℹ️ Guest Bio Mike Cavaggioni is a combat veteran and retired U.S. Navy officer having served for 20 years. Mike is a licensed REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®, Financial Coach, Real Estate Investor, and Podcast Host. Near the end of his Navy career, he shifted his focus to financial independence and entrepreneurship. Mike started investing in real estate and wor…
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Today I’m joined by Tom Evans and Jonathan Bull from EmailOctopus, an email platform who have bootstrapped to over $3m ARR since they were founded in 2014. They’ve been battling in a crowded and competitive market, with some huge funded companies to contend with, but they’ve made it work in an indie way. In this episode we talk about how they lost …
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Mark Abraham, the founder of Shackle, sits down with Gary Fox. Shackle is the global travel app of the future. They have raised ove $20 million with the ultimate ambition of building a business bigger than Airbnb! Originally from Mullingar, Mark now lives in Dubai after a career that has spanned the globe. In this episode we discuss: His calculated…
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It's a trifecta of badgers this week as Honeybadger's own Kevin Webster takes us on a deep dive into the genesis of his baby/our new product, Insights. There is also a discussion around the challenges of dealing with burnout plus the Holy Hand Grenade! Links Meet the badgers ClickHouse FounderQuest Mastodon - @FounderQuest@honeybadger.social Twitte…
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Matt has found early traction in the monday.com ecosystem and is building a quick MVP for a niche problem to solve. Marc is building an AI bot to buy expired domain names to feed his addiction. Topics: Finding business problems to solve on Upwork How to win Upwork jobs with a brand new account... with this one trick Using LLMs and GPT as an intelli…
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Episode 525: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) pay tribute to Charlie Munger by telling stories about how his wisdom changed their lives and businesses. No more small boy spreadsheets, build your business on the free HubSpot CRM: https://mfmpod.link/hrd — Show Notes: (0:00) Intro (2:00) To get wh…
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Andrew Hudson (@MyBuddyAndrew) is an indie hacker who has taken an unconventional journey. From getting his hands dirty as an auto mechanic to now paving the way as a software entrepreneur, Andrew shares how skills honed in the garage fuel his tech ventures, Hauling Buddies and WrenchRadar. We get under the hood of his entrepreneurial journey, disc…
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Episode 524: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) are joined by Anthony Pompliano about what secret sauce makes for the most successful investors, billionaires you’ve probably never heard of, plus three 10/10 business ideas. No more small boy spreadsheets, build your business on the free HubSpot CRM…
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In the latest episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari, CEO & Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory and the podcast's host, is joined by Lubna Mohsin-Haque, the Consumer Marketing Director for Estée Lauder. Together, they explore various topics, including the shift from unilateral to bilateral marketing communication, diverse m…
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E59: How did a simple credit-card 'trick' post lead to massive audience growth? It all started with my X post about living in San Francisco with a $0 salary. Yeah, you heard that right - a $0 salary in one of the most expensive cities. And guess what? People lost their minds over it. My socials were a wildfire of comments, DMs, and yeah, even some …
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How much of a threat is AI to elections with new disclosure rules from big platforms in place? What's going on with infant mortality trends? And why can't we test for more illnesses at home? Zachary Karabell and Emma Varvaloucas are back to discuss the latest news stories we might have missed. What Could Go Right? is produced by The Progress Networ…
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Arvid Kahl runs The Bootstrapped Founder, a podcast, newsletter and educational resource to help founders grow successful bootstrapped businesses. He’s also written two books, Zero to Sold and The Embedded Entreprenuer. Arvid is a returning guest, having previously been on the show almost 3 years ago, to talk about his exit from FeedbackPanda, whic…
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Today I am speaking with Marin Petrov who's part of Camplight, a collective of people working together on software projects and products. Within Camplight, Marin and his team is working on Assista, a trello powerup for better time tracking. This conversation is part of a series about companies that use Shape Up, a delivery framework originally crea…
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In episode 689, Rob Walling interviews Robert Cserti, co-founder of SessionLab. Robert and his team provide tools and resources for designing workshops and SessionLab operates fully remote. Rob and Robert discuss strategies for motivating remote teams, fostering team culture and communication, and being intentional about synchronous meetings and te…
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Episode 523: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) reveal +$1M dollar business ideas based on weird trends they’re seeing plus the easiest ways to level up your life. No more small boy spreadsheets, build your business on the free HubSpot CRM: https://mfmpod.link/hrd — Show Notes: (0:00) Intro (1:30)…
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Speed of execution is what seperates entrepreneurs from wantrepreneurs. Aonghus developed his very first product version using a cardboard box! Your mentor today shares with us the power of executing fast and how momentum is everything when building your first product. Aonghus Shortt is the CEO & founder of Food Marble. You can go back and listen t…
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If you’re shopping for books this Black Friday, here are the 15 most impactful books I read before and during my SaaS founder journey. From entrepreneurship to marketing and customer interaction, you’ll have a lot to put on your Black Friday shopping list. My own work is available for 50% off on Gumroad for a few days, too. Use the code BFF for Zer…
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Let me take you on a rollercoaster journey through my experiences. This week, I've experienced both the highs and lows of this exciting world of indie hacking. Join me as I share the challenges of running PodSqueeze and managing co-founder relationships. I will also speak about our most recent sponsored event and gaining recognition in the Portugue…
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Episode 522: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) play the drinking game “Never Will I Ever,” revealing all the painful mistakes they made when selling their +$10M companies. No more small boy spreadsheets, build your business on the free HubSpot CRM: https://mfmpod.link/hrd — Show Notes: (0:00) Int…
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Michael Corcoran walked away from one of the most coveted jobs in marketing after building one of the world's most respected social media brands. Why? We hear the real story of the explosive split that caused Michael and most of his team to walk out on their jobs at Ryanair. Michael also gives us a masterclass in the secrets that generated 2 billio…
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In the latest episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari, CEO & Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory and the podcast's host, is joined by Arielle Berlinsky, Social Media Marketing Coordinator at Delta Vacations. Their dialogue covers a range of subjects, from emerging travel trends to the significance of user-generated content, …
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Rob Walling (@robwalling) unpacks the fascinating world of SaaS businesses, touching on topics like scaling, diversification, and the role of AI in SaaS projects. Rob shares his unique stair-step approach to building a SaaS business and paints a realistic picture of the challenges faced by a SaaS founder and the potential rewards of running a succe…
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Episode 521:Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) talk to Andrew Wilkinson about the “Profit First” strategy, how to be a master networker, and his Barnacle On The Whale Strategy for growing 10x with zero marketing. No more small boy spreadsheets, build your business on the free HubSpot CRM: https://…
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E58: What does it really take to go viral on social media? In our digital era, choosing the right platform for your business can be overwhelming. Founders face immense pressure to build a substantial online presence and audience. Today, host Yong-Soo (@YongSooChung) has a special guest, Michelle Thames (@michellelthames), a renowned Marketing and M…
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Harvey Carpenter is the founder of Growform, a form builder which is now around 7K MRR. It's a mixture of enterprise and some other clients, and he's tackling a product in a market that is extremely competitive and crowded, but he's trying to carve out his own little slice of that market. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:21 Harvey's life before Growform 0…
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In the latest episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari, CEO & Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory and the podcast host, is joined by Collette Winn, VP of Strategy & Operations, Innovation, and Advertising Strategy at NBCUniversal. Their discussion spans various topics, including shoppable content, e-commerce, events, the futu…
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Effective AI Content Strategies For SEO in 2024 With Special Guest Dustin W. Stout, Founder of Magai Discover the cutting-edge AI content strategies that will dominate SEO in 2024! In this show, we'll explore the latest techniques and tools for creating high-impact, search-optimized content using artificial intelligence. Learn how to stay ahead of …
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In today's episode we go behind the scenes of last week's Wealth Summit and my time with Steven Bartlett. I share the insights & lessons he revealed both on stage but also behind the scenes as we hung out backstage. --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40TgDkq --- My Season Partners Iconic Offices: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23…
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In episode 688, Rob Walling interviews Lane Wagner, founder of Boot.dev. Boot.dev is a learning platform gamified to teach backend development. They discuss the journey of bootstrapping Boot.dev, its explosive growth, and its unique business model. Lane also shares challenges of running a B2C business, why he took some funding, and the significance…
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Michele chats with Jesse J. Anderson, aka ADHD Jesse, about finding out one has ADHD as an adult, entrepreneurship as people with ADHD, parenting an ADHD child, and more. Get Jesse's book "Extra Focus: The Quick-Start Guide to Adult ADHD" and join his newsletter: https://adhdjesse.com/ + Recommended book on parenting kids with ADHD: ADD Superparent…
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Episode 520: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) are dropping an EMERGENCY POD. They’ve been on Twitter all weekend–ignoring their families–just to bring you this breakdown of the chaos going down at OpenAI. No more small boy spreadsheets, build your business on the free HubSpot CRM: https://mfmpod…
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Your mentor today is Rena Maycock, the founder of Cilter. Rena shares with us how she quit a high-paying CEO job to earn her freedom by becoming her own boss. We chat about the pros and cons of starting your own venture and how you know if you are ready to start. --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40TgDkq --- My Season Pa…
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How can we master the art of managing constraints and turning obstacles into opportunities? With intentional choices. Join me as I candidly share my experiences of juggling a media business and several SaaS businesses — while still making time for a life beyond business. You'll discover the techniques I use to stay focused, consistent, and maintain…
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