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Slow & SteadyWelcome back to the show, Brian!We have Brian back on the show this week and tells us what he’s been up to.JobLens — Brian’s productThe Age of Spiritual Machines — a book by Ray KurzweilSpiritual Machines — an album by Our Lady PeaceEpisode 131: Brian is back in town, literallyEpisode 120: We Have a Contest Winner!Follow Brian on LinkedInMore than a year since he was last on, Brian tells us about his time at GitLab, JobLens, his consulting work, and his board games.Benedikt, Benedicte, and Brian also talk about tech layoffs, AI, why you shouldn’t monetize your hobbies, and more.
2024-02-0856 minSlow & SteadyBrian is back in town, literallyAfter taking a three month break from the podcast, Brian joins Benedikt for an update episode. After ending their year on the road adventure after seven months, Brian and his family are back in their hometown in Colorado. In a couple of weeks they'll finally be able to move back into their house. Brian's board game project is in the pipeline with the potential publisher. However, things move a lot slower than Brian and his friend were hoping for. Nonetheless, everyone in the industry confirms that this isn't unusual in the early stages. To keep their creative j...
2022-03-1745 minSlow & SteadyIt's Time to Take a BreakThe gang is all here! In addition to updates, they discuss the "sawdust" metaphor — packaging the byproducts of your primary service and putting them to good use. Brian announces he will be taking a break from the show.Blogging For Devs CommunityGo Rails — learn Ruby on RailsBenedicte's new pluginYoga accountability Twitter threadConference Buddy — an app by Mirjam AulbachNow Hiring: Frontend Developer (Ember.js) at UserlistWhile he feels conflicted, Brian plans to take a three-month break from the show. He's tired of the march to grow his MRR and doesn't feel like he has meaningful updates. He is enj...
2021-12-0856 minSlow & SteadyNo Cell Service. No Internet.Brian is back! He returns from the Grand Canyon trip and reflects on his time spent while disconnected. Benedicte gives a progress update on her Gatsby work and her plans for streaming in the coming months.Queen Raae GitHub: gatsby-plugin-let-it-snowConference Buddy — an app by Mirjam AulbachStream: Use a plugin to accept Stripe donations of any amount semantic-release: Benedicte's "tech crush"Benedicte catches up with Brian after he returns from his trip to the Grand Canyon. She is feeling focused, hitting a good rhythm, and is cranking out code! She has a lot of excitement around the NPM pac...
2021-11-2640 minSlow & SteadyDon’t we all want a successful SaaS?Brian starts his role at GitLab and continues to make progress on outsourcing development with JTBD.app. Benedikt recaps the email marketing feature launch and shares open roles at Userlist. Benedicte prepares for the Gatsby mini bootcamp kickoff, discusses pricing strategy, and wonders, "Don’t we all want a successful SaaS?"JTBD.appNow Hiring: Customer Success Manager at UserlistUserlist's Marketing Email featureBenedicte's Gatsby BootcampJonathan StarkBenedicte's POW!Brian's first day at GitLab was as expected — he started setting up and filled out HR paperwork. Learning about the remote-first culture was fascinating, though. On JTBD.app, onbo...
2021-11-0353 minSlow & SteadyLaunching a Userlist Feature with Matt WensingMatt Wensing joins Benedicte, Brian, and Benedikt to talk about Userlist's new marketing email feature. Brian enjoys vacation and finds development help. Benedicte launches her first bootcamp.Check out Userlist on Product HuntMatt on TwitterMatt's company, SummitUserlist's Marketing Email featureBenedicte's Gatsby Bootcamp
2021-10-2750 minSlow & SteadyBrian is Joining GitLab!Big news this week as Brian announces that he's taking a full-time job. Why now and what does it mean for JTBD.app?Gatsby Func JamBenedicte’s SubmissionArt of Product with Penelope Phippen of StripeRob Walling's Stairstep Approach to BootstrappingHow Not to Stairstep
2021-10-2055 minSlow & Steady"Do you TDD?" with Brian CaselBrian Casel joins Benedicte, Brian, and Benedikt to talk about ZipMessage, selling businesses, hiring contractors to collaborate with, and how becoming a developer makes you worse at marketing. ZipMessageBrian’s Productize & Scale courseBrian’s WebsiteAudienceOpsFounderGigs
2021-10-1355 minSlow & SteadySummer Functions, Zapier, and Double Opt-InWhile Brian is having trouble with his internet connection Bar Harbor, Benedicte talks about her upcoming Gatsby Summer Functions course. Benedikt shares his recent progress on Zapier and Double Opt-In for Userlist.Jonathan StarkGatsby Summer Functions Userlist on Zapier
2021-06-2353 minSlow & SteadyCRUD, YOLO, and F$%!Benedicte Raae joins Brian and Benedikt to talk about their updates of the week. Brian is still getting used to the life on the road, Benedicte is working on a new side project, and Benedikt is still figuring out how to implement double opt-ins. Gatsby Summer Functions with Queen Raae and the Nattermob Pirates POW! — the privacy-first menstrual cycle journalZapier Userlist on Zapier
2021-06-1646 minSlow & SteadyUserlist is a 6-figure SaaS!Benedikt has some exciting updates and Brian joins from the road for the first time!
2021-06-0928 minSlow & SteadyLive Streaming with Benedicte RaaeBrian is kicking off his year on the road, so Benedikt invited Benedicte Raae to talk about live streaming on YouTube. They chat about how to get started, what formats work, and the benefits of using live streams to "build in public". Benedicte on TwitterPOW!Benedicte on YouTubeSnutiStreamyardOBSElgato Wave 3Elgato Keylight Air
2021-06-0246 minSlow & SteadyChecking inBenedikt is almost done with moving to a new home while Brian is almost ready to leave for a year on the road.
2021-05-2620 minSlow & SteadyProductized Services with Special Guest Brian CaselBenedikt is out this week, so Brian chats with fellow Brian, Brian Casel, about exploring paths to productizing the JTBD consulting service I've been offering.Brian CaselProcessKitExample of the JTBD Analysis Software
2021-05-1948 minSlow & SteadyTo Productize or Not To Productize?Brian thinks through some possible paths toward productizing the JTBD traction he's seeing and Benedikt is chipping away at small tasks while the upcoming home move chips away at his energy.AureliusTinySeedEnjoyHQ@happytrailsfamilyGolden Game GuildVisa trial subscription requirements
2021-05-1244 minSlow & SteadyCounting the daysBrian is preparing for a camper test run this weekend. Benedikt is drained from a weekend of moving boxes and furniture. TupleMatt Swanson on Twitter
2021-05-0530 minSlow & SteadyWant a house? Start a podcast.Benedikt is surrounded by boxes and in the market for a kitchen. Brian is preparing to enter Backpack into a board game contest.
2021-04-2844 minSlow & SteadyPacking, Packing, PackingBrian and Benedikt started to pack up their homes. In addition to that, Brian is fighting literal bugs and Benedikt is building a Zapier integration.ZapierJupyter Notebook
2021-04-2129 minSlow & SteadyGame changersBenedikt is feeling excited about the feedback on Userlist's proposed marketing email functionality, and Brian has officially held a version of "Backpack" in his real-life hands!The Game CrafterCompany Accounts by Userlist on ProductHuntBrian’s Tweet about Backpack
2021-04-1435 minSlow & SteadyGoing full circleBenedikt talks about launching the companies feature of Userlist as well as some database performance break-throughs. Brian is very happy about how his consulting business is turning out this year and is dabbling with some new productized service ideas. Userlist's new companies featureBrian's websiteHammerstone
2021-04-0744 minSlow & SteadyMoving is great! Moving is the worst.Benedikt got some bummer news about his lease and Brian might have a prototype of Backpack in his hands sooner than he thought.PgmustardBinary tree indexesGIN indexesGather Town The Game Crafter
2021-03-3141 minSlow & SteadyThis will be a quick one… or maybe notBrian and Benedikt catch up on their progress in the last week. Brian talks about his recent consulting project and play-testing Backpack. Benedikt just launched the new user and company profiles and is tackling some long standing performance issues. Jane McGonigal TEDJane on Knowledge ProjectJane on OlogiesYarn DeduplicateMicroConf Remote
2021-03-2439 minSlow & SteadyTimezones are the WorstBrian shares about the latest round of revisions for Backpack and a customer sends the first ever marketing email via Userlist.Peter SuhmReform.appOpenAPIMicroConf RemoteRuben GamezGather.townBackpack on BGG
2021-03-1754 minSlow & SteadyBuilding Products for Fun and Profit with John NunemakerJohn Nunemaker joins Brian and Benedikt to talk about his journey as a founder and the various product he's built, launched, sold, and reaqcuired over the years. John on FounderQuestHarmonyGaug.esFlipper CloudSpeaker DeckBox Out SportsFewer and FasterJohn’s WebsiteJohn on Twitter
2021-03-1038 minSlow & SteadyBehind, Busy, and BehindBenedikt is ripping out cords on Userlist profile pages and Brian has a couple of very large vehicles in his driveway.Brian's Truck and Fifth WheelFirst Half of Brian's TripHasbro commercial (German) (English)SegMetrics
2021-03-0335 minSlow & SteadyBricks, Games, and ProfilesBrian talks about his new consulting gig and the first blind playtest of Backpack. Benedikt shares the progress on Userlist features and marketing. Brian on TwitterBenedikt on Twitter
2021-02-2431 minSlow & SteadyCalming Down and Spinning UpBenedikt finally has a calm and focused week. Brian's spinning a lot of plates, but things are looking good.LessAccountingBackpack on BoardGameGeek
2021-02-1742 minSlow & SteadyEncouraged & OptimisticBrian and Benedikt are in good spirits this week. They talk about recent progress on Brian's board game, Benedikt's successful battle against performance issues, as well as how Bitcoin helps Brian with his year on the road. AblyBackpack on Board Game GeekSaaS Summit
2021-02-1030 minSlow & SteadyBedtime Error! This application has requested the entrepreneur quit sleeping.Benedikt has had a productive (yet tiring) couple of weeks and Brian released a "How to Play" video for Backpack!SaasSummitpgMustardSubstance LabVideo: How to Play BackpackBackpack Rulebook on Google DocsBackpack on Tabletopia
2021-02-0341 minSlow & SteadyLife Profitability with Adii PienaarAdii Pienaar joins Brian and Benedikt to talk about his new book Life Profitability: The New Measure of Entrepreneurial Success. They talk about the concept of Life Profitability, how Work-Life-Balance doesn't really exist, and why it's important to challenge traditional ideas about entrepreneurship. Life Profitability: The New Measure of Entrepreneurial SuccessRyan HolidayPaulo Coelho - The AlchemistHerman Hesse - SiddharthaAndre Agassi - OpenYung Pueblo – InwardAdii Pienaar on Twitter
2021-01-2738 minSlow & SteadyHow Does Sailing Even Work?Benedikt got some much-needed rest over the weekend watching some American Football and a sailing race that completely baffles Brian's understanding of how wind works. Brian is also getting very close to being able to share his board game ... stay tuned!America’s CupPRADA Cup Race Weekend Wrap upIncredible explanation of how a sailboat goes into the windTabletopiaNusiiTinySeedMegaMaker
2021-01-2048 minSlow & SteadyPlanning for the new yearBrian and Benedikt are sharing a bit about their plans for 2021. Brian is preparing for their year on the road, Benedikt is sharing details about a new direction for Userlist. Readable Postgres ExplainsPostgres Explain Visualizer
2021-01-1346 minSlow & SteadyThe Year AheadBenedikt has some huge news from the break and Brian is still feeling much more relaxed after shifting his focus to a hobby project. We also dig into our "Year Compass" reflections and talk about 2020 and 2021.Brian's board game in progressYear Compass
2021-01-0639 minSlow & SteadyDatabases and BoardgamesBenedikt is slowing things down as the year comes to a close and Brian's story pivots to, "An honest peek into my life as I try to recover from burnout by designing a boardgame."Benedikt on TwitterUserlistTabletopia
2020-12-2333 minSlow & SteadyPeace of MindBrian is happy to not have any updates to share while Benedikt is fighting with frontend dependencies and the big question of what to work on next. Brian on TwitterBenedikt on Twitter
2020-12-1627 minSlow & SteadyQuality of LifeBrian is making plans for a big reset in 2021 and Benedikt is feeling better about Userlist's November numbers!Bootstrapped with Kids
2020-12-0927 minSlow & SteadyDefault Dead?Brian enjoys working on a team again and starts to realize solopreneurship might not be for him. Benedikt is cautiously celebrating a revenue milestone with Userlist, but also contemplating its future direction. ArcUserlist alternative pagesSaaS Podcast Awards
2020-12-0246 minSlow & SteadyDo You Even Outsource?Benedikt is busy with lots of little things and trying to sort out when to make time for investing in bigger projects with long-term benefits. Brian's thankful for his many blessings and thinking about how to reset his approach to building a business in 2021.
2020-11-2545 minSlow & SteadyBack To WorkBrian is back from a week away from everything in the Grand Canyon. Benedikt is trying to increase momentum by shipping smaller, less polished, increments.Brian on TwitterBenedikt on TwitterUserlist's Laravel PackagePlease consider nominating Slow & Steady for the SaaS Podcast Awards
2020-11-1830 minSlow & SteadyHalloween Candy for SaleBrian's got some new client work lining up to ease some anxiety and Benedikt's schedule continues to be a bit hectic.Better Done Than Perfect PodcastUserlist Happy Hour
2020-11-0428 minSlow & SteadyPricing, Activation, Validation, and OutreachBrian is working on (in)validating the idea for Brand Patrol and might be close to signing a consulting deal related to Headlamp. Benedikt is trying to stay focused and talks about upcoming pricing changes for Userlist. HeadlampBrand PatrolUserlist
2020-10-2855 minSlow & SteadyBusy weeks & BurnoutBenedikt had a stressful day when a code change accidentally sent 1000+ emails and Brian shares that he's feeling completely burned out.Ahrefs Webmaster ToolsRails AutoscaleSnapshooter.ioForbes: 10 Signs You're Burning Out -- And What To Do About It
2020-10-2151 minSlow & SteadyIntroducing Brand PatrolBenedikt is back from vacation and already swamped with work. Brian share's some details about the new thing he's working on. BrandPatrolUserlist's User Onboarding GuideFullStack RadioStatamicTailwind CSSJane's Tweet about the new podcast
2020-10-1441 minSlow & SteadySpend some time in a hammock!Benedikt is out again this week, so Brian is joined by his good friend, startup partner, confidant, and sometimes co-conspirator, Richard Miller. They talk about Richard's current project, the origins of the idea, and the importance of laying in a hammock so people will think you're sleeping.No, really. It's important.@richardkmillerRichard's personal siteGoldie MayRich Hickey’s “Hammock-Driven Development”
2020-10-0750 minSlow & Steady"Does Headlamp have a market?" A convo with Justin JacksonBenedikt is out, so Brian talks with Justin Jackson of Transistor about Headlamp's market, the risks and benefits of going upstream, and how the heck to pronounce "portage."TransistorJustin on Twitter
2020-09-3046 minSlow & SteadyVacation Starts Now!Benedikt is trying to tie up a few things so his vacation can get started and Brian is settling into truly believing that "Slow & Steady" is the way to go.
2020-09-2339 minSlow & SteadyDouble NegativeBrian wants to get himself more margin by improving his consulting offering around remote work. Benedikt's deploy of a new feature didn't go quite as planned. Brian on TwitterBenedikt on TwitterHeadlampUserlist
2020-09-1627 minSlow & SteadyIs SEO black magic, an educated guess, or a science?There are some encouraging trends in Userlist's numbers as some efforts have begun to pay off, and Brian wonders if SEO tools are even worth using.LogRageAhrefs Keyword Research Tutorial: From Start to FinishUserlist's User Onboarding Guide
2020-09-0935 minSlow & SteadyWhat to focus on?Brian considers changing the primary focus of Headlamp, while Benedikt wonders what's an opportunity and what's a distraction. LatticeMicroConf RemoteBrian on TwitterBenedikt on TwitterUserlist's User Onboarding Guide
2020-09-0234 minSlow & SteadyFlying SoloBenedikt is out this week so Brian gives a solo update on his SEO efforts and recent customer discovery calls.
2020-08-2620 minSlow & SteadyBuilding, Promoting, or Refactoring?Brian talks about his plans to promote his guide for remote employee engagement and Benedikt navigates the fine line between adding new features and getting lost in refactoring stuff.MangoolsThe Manager's Guide to Engaging Remote EmployeesMicroConf On Air: Using Organic Content As Your Flywheel, Christopher Gimmer
2020-08-1940 minSlow & SteadyCold Emails, Google Analytics, and Facebook, Oh My!Benedikt and Jane celebrated the 1-year anniversary of Userlist last week and Benedikt has been busy! Userlist has also started advertising on Facebook and we discuss a few hesitations he has about that. Brian is trying to find an effective mix of direct sales, content marketing, and paid ads.Startups for the Rest of Us – Making Cold Email Work LeadFuzeSteli Efti on IndieHackersSteli at MicroConfAsia Matos
2020-08-1242 minSlow & SteadyPricing and PositioningBenedikt launched the new Userlist website and is trying to play catch-up on some other tasks. Brian is back from the wilderness and is wandering around in the confusing terrain of SaaS pricing.Photos from Brian's Backpacking TripLunrNagele & DHH on Indie HackersRob Walling on Indie Hackers"Obviously Awesome" by April DunfordApril Dunford on Bright & Early
2020-07-2934 minSlow & SteadyInto the WildBrian got up super early today to get an episode in before his next camping trip. He also talks about his recent demo calls and next steps for Headlamp. Benedikt is working on the new Userlist website and close to shipping it later this week. Stripe DocumentationStripe SupportHelpScoutStatamicJekyllHeadlamp
2020-07-2228 minSlow & SteadyHeadlamp has a paying customer!Benedikt is rested up after some time off but still feeling a bit overwhelmed by his todo list. Meanwhile, Brian has what is probably his most exciting update yet!HeadlampUserlist
2020-07-1529 minSlow & SteadyRound the CampfireBenedikt is feeling burned out and Brian makes good on his promise to have a demo recorded for this episode!HeadlampUserlist
2020-07-0129 minSlow & SteadySolar PanelsBenedikt shares some thoughts on a recent feature release as well as some thoughts on the future of Userlist's marketing plan. Brian's been steadily making progress on integrations and foundational work for Headlamp.UserlistHeadlampDemandMavenStripe Atlas
2020-06-2433 minSlow & SteadyHow to Make this Moment the Turning Point for Real ChangeThere isn't an episode of Slow & Steady this week. It didn't feel appropriate. Instead, Brian reads an essay from Barack Obama and a short snippet from presidential hopeful Joe Biden.Barack Obama: How to Make this Moment the Turning Point for Real ChangeJoe Biden: Joe Biden Philadelphia Speech Transcript on Protests for George Floyd
2020-06-0312 minSlow & SteadyLaunch FailureBrian and Benedikt discuss Userlist's failed in-app messages launch, new competition, and Brian's recent progress on Headlamp. FeltHeadlampUserlist's In-App Messages on ProductHunt
2020-05-2738 minSlow & SteadyLaunch ModeBenedikt and Brian are both in the zone as Userlist launches In-App Messaging on ProductHunt and Brian is making progress on the MVP for Headlamp.Userlist on ProductHuntHeadlampVirtualBoxSauce LabsBrowserstackNetlifyNetlify CMSMiddlemanStatamic
2020-05-2032 minSlow & SteadyAnalysis ParalysisBrian got unstuck from paralysis analysis and is working on a new Headlamp MVP. Benedikt talks about being torn between shipping vs. rebuilding features that aren't perfect, yet. Social CutsHeadlamp
2020-05-1329 minSlow & SteadyUserlist is a TinySeed 2020 Company!Benedikt shares the big news that Userlist is part of the TinySeed 2020 batch! Userlist also shipped in-app messaging and launched a new pricing tier. Brian shares that the Mozilla job offer will probably be rescinded as a result of COVID-19 and wonders about the best path forward.TinySeed 2020 AnnouncementNusiiUserlist New Starter Plan
2020-05-0637 minSlow & SteadyThe Walking Teddy BearBrian talks about his new puppy and gives an update on the job search. Benedikt talks about performance optimization whack-a-mole and shares thoughts on pricing of Userlist. Appsignal
2020-04-2945 minSlow & SteadyEmail Marketing with Val GeislerVal Geisler joins Brian and Benedikt to talk about how to approach email marketing in the midst of a pandemic. Tune in if you're struggling to strike the right tone with your audience.Fix My ChurnVal on Twitter
2020-04-2228 minSlow & SteadyGetting Into ShapeBrian and Benedikt talk about their weeks, including Brian's job interview progress and Userlist's new product development workflow based on Shape Up. MozillaStorybookShape UpNotionVito
2020-04-1536 minSlow & SteadyConstructionBenedikt shares some nice March updates for Userlist while Brian ponders what the changing environment means for his near-term plans.HelpFounders.com
2020-04-0834 minSlow & SteadyThe Distracted Founder with Tracy OsbornTracy Osborn joins Brian and Benedikt to talk about common distractions founders face in their day-to-day, as well as during the ongoing pandemic. They talk about how to identify distractions, how to stay focused, and how to find a good balance. Tracy on TwitterTracy’s WebsiteTiny SeedCraig Hewitt at MicroConf Europe 2019SelfControl for MacMicroConf ConnectTracy’s article on Hiring a Virtual Assistant
2020-04-0144 minSlow & SteadyRaking LeavesBenedikt is trying to get back in the swing of things and shares an experiment with live streaming. Brian is making the most of the simplified schedule and getting in a lot of games with the family.FocusmateTracy OsbornBenedikt’s Node.js LivestreamMicroConf Connect
2020-03-2533 minSlow & SteadyStandup ComicsBrian and Benedikt resort to telling jokes to give their listeners and themselves a break from the information overload induced by worrying events and bad news.
2020-03-1836 minSlow & SteadyA Lemonade StandAnother super short one this week as Brian provides an update on the job hunt and Benedikt brings us up to speed on Userlist's taxes and his progress on a JS snippet.VersolyUserlist Happy HoursGitlabElastic
2020-03-1120 minSlow & SteadyBy Any Means NecessaryIn this short episode, Brian and Benedikt talk about Brian's ongoing hunt for a full-time job, as well as recent updates on Userlist. HeadlampUserlistUserlist's In App Messages Demo
2020-03-0425 minSlow & SteadyMargins Are GoodFemtoConf is, in fact, sold out and Benedikt is working on the finishing touches of in-app messaging. Brian shares the big news that he's going to start looking for full-time employment to build in a little more margin. Now we're _really_ going to need to rewrite that intro :)FemtoConf 2020MegaMaker3 Common Misconceptions of Remote Work
2020-02-2631 minSlow & SteadyIs FemtoConf sold out?Benedikt shares some updates about the tickets and the line-up of FemtoConf 2020. Brian is worried about sounding like a broken record and is considering to apply for a job.FemtoConf 2020Asia MatosTracy OsbornJonny PlattEd Freyfogle
2020-02-2038 minSlow & SteadyThe Joel Test for Remote TeamsBenedikt is happily integrating in-app messaging into Userlist and the sample application! Brian shares some struggles with getting the consulting pipeline fired back up and talks about his recent article, "The Joel Test for Remote Teams."The Joel For Remote TeamsIndieHackers Podcast with Jane Portman
2020-02-1343 minSlow & SteadyFeature Audit is Dead, Long Live Feature AuditBrian talks about the end of his involvement in Feature Audit and its (hopefully) bright future. Benedikt shares a bit of the struggles that they experience as an international founder team dealing with traditional institutions. The Joel Test for Remote TeamsFeature AuditMercury Anytime MailboxMicroConf
2020-02-0633 minSlow & Steady“I Love You on LinkedIn!”Encouraging networking updates from Brian and a push to be more active on LinkedIn. Benedikt is getting into a good rhythm with working full-time on Userlist.FemtoConf
2020-01-3032 minSlow & SteadyAll Over the PlaceBrian and Benedikt talk about a lot of things this week, including Brian's new resources page for remote workers, customer support, and about the pros and cons sharing revenue numbers and being transparent.Remote Work ResourcesNetlifyFemtoConf 2020Patrick McKenzie’s TweetLaura Roeder on Bright & EarlyOpen Startups
2020-01-2332 minSlow & SteadyPackaging HeadachesThis week, Brian explores some ways to create overlap between his consulting work and Headlamp, while Benedikt continues researching email providers and tries to build a Userlist npm package.HeadlampReferral RockJosh Ho on TwitterJosh on Bright & EarlyDHH in BoulderTailwind CSSUserlist
2020-01-1642 minSlow & SteadyYou’ve Got the Compass!Brian and Benedikt are back after taking a break over Christmas and New Year's. They talk about some of their answers to the questions in the Year Compass and provide quick updates on what's going on with Headlamp and Userlist.Year CompassBrian's Newsletter: Is This Fun?Brian's podcast series on remote work: Bright & EarlyHeadlampUserlist
2020-01-0937 minSlow & SteadyFeelin' itBenedikt shares some stress-related struggles and how he is hoping to address them in the future. Brian is reflecting on the year and rethinking Headlamp's scope.The Year CompassJerry ColonnaJerry on Without Fail
2019-12-1943 minSlow & SteadyDie Eier von SatanBrian and Benedikt discuss recent developments in their businesses which include spammers, pre-sales, podcasts about remote work, and metal bands from the '90s.SepulturaStage CMSHeadlamp21st Century Work Life PodcastShieldGEO Tool - Die Eier von Satan
2019-12-1236 minSlow & SteadyWe Should Get More SleepBenedikt has shipped In-App Messaging behind a feature flag and it wasn't as painful as he thought it would be! Brian is sluggishly getting back into the swing of things after an eventful Thanksgiving in the US.YearCompass.comBrian’s Website
2019-12-0524 minSlow & SteadyProject HeadlampBrian's "Remote work doesn't have to be lonely" project is picking up momentum and has a name and website. Meanwhile, Benedikt is happy about Userlist's performance in November but confused by JSON Web Tokens. Brian’s post on the Forces of ProgressBenedikt's Twitter thread on JWTBaremetricsProfitwellChartmogulSummitMatt on TwitterProject Headlamp We work remotelyBrian’s feature on WWRBaremetrics Experts
2019-11-2837 minSlow & SteadyGrand DecisionsBrian is back from a week in the Grand Canyon and Benedikt has some exciting news about his time commitment to Userlist.Founder Collaboration Agreement resourcesPandaDoc Founders’ Agreement TemplateHow to Create the Perfect Cofounder Agreement with Your Business PartnerCalculating Co-Founder Equity SplitStartup founder vesting: Here’s what it is and why it’s your best friendJane on Startups for the Rest of UsTupleBranchTinySeed
2019-11-2135 minSlow & SteadyTrial & ErrorBrian is inching toward being ready to start pitching his prototype to customers and Benedikt is feeling a bit uneasy about Userlist's trial conversions.Slow & Steady on TwitterBrian on TwitterBenedikt on Twitter
2019-11-0726 minSlow & SteadyDomain ExpertiseBenedikt is excited about an expensive purchase while Brian is ironing out the last kinks in the onboarding flow of his new product. Standard CodeTiny SeedSlow & Steady on TwitterBrian on TwitterBenedikt on Twitter
2019-10-3134 minSlow & SteadySleepless in CroatiaBenedikt gives an update on his time at MicroConf Europe and Brian thinks there's a similarity in bootstrappers' perception of markets and our inability to grasp the size of the universe 🌝👽MicroConf EuropeTinySeedMicroConf EuropeApril Dunford - Obviously AwesomeBright & EarlyGesture DrawingOut of Beta
2019-10-2438 minSlow & SteadyGetting in ShapeAfter giving a short update on their past week, Brian and Benedikt talk about Ryan Singer's book Shape Up. Slack Workflows TeamMoodRyan Singer – Shape UpBrian’s Interview with Ryan SingerMicroConf EuropeMicroConf Growth & Starter
2019-10-1737 minSlow & SteadyMountains, Calendars, and SlackbotsBenedikt is back from vacation and Brian is closing in on finalizing the functionality for his "Remote Work Doesn't Have to Be Lonely" prototype.UserlistUserlist Office HoursBrian's thread on Remote Work
2019-10-1035 minSlow & SteadyPros & Cons of Building in Public with Special Guest Derrick ReimerBrian is joined by special guest Derrick Reimer while Benedikt is on vacation. Brian & Derrick get meta and talk about the pros and cons of doing a "Built-in-Public" Podcast.Derrick's siteStaticKitI'm Walking Away From the Product I Spent a Year BuildingArt of Product Podcast
2019-10-0337 minSlow & SteadyKeeping up with the BootstrappersBrian makes good progress on his new product and Benedikt is finally done with researching how to implement in-app messages for Userlist. Inspired by Brian Casel, we also wonder how to make the podcast more interesting to listen to. NusiiBrian Casel on TwitterBootstrapped Web Podcast15FiveDerrick Reimer on TwitterArt of Product Podcast
2019-09-2646 minSlow & SteadyTiny Tasks & Big InsightsBenedikt is feeling overwhelmed by a big list of small tasks. Brian continues to look for insights to address the problem of isolation and loneliness that many remote workers face.Brian’s WebsiteBenedikt’s WebsiteBrian on TwitterBenedikt on TwitterSlow & Steady on Twitter
2019-09-1943 minSlow & SteadyFeast or FamineDonutBrian’s WebsiteBenedikt’s WebsiteUserlist.io Office HoursBrian on TwitterBenedikt on TwitterSlow & Steady on Twitter
2019-09-1237 minSlow & SteadyRemote Work Doesn't Have to Be LonelyBig news from Brian about his plans for Feature Audit and Benedikt talks through his struggles with analysis paralysis.SlowSteadyPod on TwitterBrian's Tweet about Remote Work & Loneliness
2019-09-0535 minSlow & SteadyWebmaster of PuppetsBenedikt's experience at a Metallica concert leads us to reminisce about building band websites in the old (and not so old) days. We also talk about our successes and failures and what we've learned from them.SlowSteadyPod on TwitterThinking in BetsStage CMSNightwishWhat I’ve learned From My Jobs So Far – Brian RheaMocavo Acquired by Find My PastJosh Pigfords projects listJustin Jackson’s talk at Laracon
2019-08-2743 minSlow & SteadyMicrominds & MasterConfBrian's still exploring the formation of a Mastermind group and Benedikt upgraded Userlist to Rails 6 before going out sick for a few days. We also float the idea of meeting IRL at MicroConf in 2020.Follow Benedikt on TwitterFollow Brian on TwitterUserlist.ioFeatureAudit.com
2019-08-2234 minSlow & SteadyIt's dangerous to go alone!Benedikt's calendar exploded following Userlist's launch. Brian had an encouraging week after a code pairing session with a friend. We talk about the pros and cons of having a co-founder and chat through some possible alternatives in the near-term.Three Hour Brand SprintFollow Benedikt on TwitterFollow Brian on TwitterUserlist.ioFeatureAudit.com
2019-08-1642 minSlow & SteadyFirst Day of SchoolBenedikt celebrates the successful launch of Userlist and some stressful hiccups that happened in the days prior. Brian gets some advice on restructuring his business model.Userlist on ProductHuntFollow Benedikt on TwitterFollow Brian on TwitterUserlist.ioFeatureAudit.com
2019-08-0941 minSlow & SteadyCodeFreeze_Final_FINALBenedikt and Userlist have an official launch date and a Code Freeze. Brian struggles to find time for Feature Audit between client proposals and family time.Follow Benedikt on TwitterFollow Brian on TwitterUserlist.ioFeatureAudit.com
2019-08-0141 minSlow & SteadyHello WorldBrian and Benedikt talk about how the idea for the show came about and what they're hoping to share along the way.Follow Benedikt on TwitterFollow Brian on TwitterUserlist.ioFeatureAudit.com
2019-08-0130 min