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Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle#827 Wealth Without a 7-Figure Exit: 5 StepsDan and Ian share 5 money tips for bootstrappers—from prioritizing personal finance and investing to getting in the company of other entrepreneurs. Follow this playbook and you could build wealth without a 7-figure exit (spoiler: only about 5% of businesses achieve this.) Free resource below!
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2025-10-0230 min
Practical Founders Podcast#163: Anthony Pierri & Rob Kaminski of Fletch: Why All SaaS Founders Struggle with PositioningAnthony Pierri and Rob Kaminski are the co-founders of Fletch, a positioning strategy firm for B2B SaaS companies. They started Fletch after observing that most founders often confuse positioning with copywriting and marketing, and built their business by helping SaaS leaders make the tough, strategic choices about who they serve and how they win. Over the last three years, Anthony and Rob have collaborated with over 400 SaaS companies, ranging from early-stage startups to rapidly growing companies. Fletch helps founders and B2B SaaS leaders clarify their positioning, sharpen their messaging, and translate strategy into effective homepage...
2025-09-261h 12
42 minutes of SaaSEpisode 29 - UI Roasts, Free Trials Return, and Fighting Churn with a Community-First ApproachΝεο επεισοδιο 42 Minutes of SaaS- Μιλάμε για το ωραίο roast του LP απο τους greek bootstrappers. Ποσο μας βοηθησε το feedback για μια σειρά αλλαγών στο UI του Schedul.- Επανένταξη των free trials για να δούμε πως θα πάει.- Δοκιμή στην αλλαγή του angle του Schedul σε community first tool. - Πως θα προχωρήσουμε απο εδω και στο εξής για να γινει tackle τα συνεχομενα τσερνς.Μπορείτε να μας βρείτε και να κάνετε join την κοινότητα των Greek Bootstrappers: https://www.bootstrappers.gr/ (Slack community).Find us:Κώστας Λιβιεράτος https://www.linkedin.com/in/konstantinoslivieratos/,https://x.com/koslib,https://bsky.app/profile/koslib.com,https://www.koslib.com/Στέφανος Αθανασούλιαςhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanos-athanasoulias/,https://x.com/stefanosath,https://bsky.app/profile/stefath.bsky.social,https://stefath.dev/
2025-06-0444 min42 minutes of SaaSEpisode 15 - Reviewing Pricing Roadmap, Audience Growth Struggles & Email Marketing Restart- Follow-up με τα pricing plans και ποια επιλογή καταλήξαμε (προς το παρόν).- Δυσκολίες στο growth του audience μας.- Πρώτα βήματα στο email marketing, το οποίο είχαμε παραμελήσει. Backfilling στα loop contacts για μελλοντικά προσωποποιημένα emails.- Πώς μας βοήθησαν οι απαντήσεις από replies σε thread ανταγωνιστή.- Δημιουργία announcement modal για τα τελευταία νέα και updates στους πελάτες του Schedul.Links:- Schedul: https://www.schedulethreads.com- Bootstrappers community: www.bootstrappers.grFind us:Κώστας Λιβιεράτος https://www.linkedin.com/in/konstantinoslivieratos/,https://x.com/koslib,https://bsky.app/profile/koslib.com,https://www.koslib.com/Στέφανος Αθανασούλιαςhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanos-athanasoulias/,https://x.com/stefanosath,https://bsky.app/profile/stefath.bsky.social,https://stefath.dev/
2025-02-1143 min42 minutes of SaaSEpisode 14 - Ramping Up Marketing: Content Strategy, ProductHunt Launch & Growth PlansΠολύ χαλαρό επεισόδιο με προβλήματα στο intro μας.
- Αναζητωντας νεο framework για cms και μεταφορά των Landing Pages
- BlueSky Integration και γιατί πρέπει να πιέσουμε στο X και στα text-related social media platforms.
- SEO experts και email marketing campaigns
- Techarena conference και τι στοχεύουμε να κάνουμε.
- ProductHunt launch και πονοκέφαλος με το πως να κινηθεί ο Κώστας.
Links:
- Schedul: https://www.schedulethreads.com
- Bootstrappers community: www.bootstrappers.gr
Find us:
Κώστας Λιβιεράτος
https://www.linkedin.com/in/konstantinoslivieratos/,
https://x.com/koslib,
https://bsky.app/profile/koslib.com,
https://www.koslib.com/
Στέφανος Αθανασούλιας
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanos-athanasoulias/,
https://x.com/stefanosath,
https://bsky.app/profile/stefath.bsky.social,
https://stefath.dev/
2025-02-0442 min42 minutes of SaaSEpisode 13 - An absolute RANT about Vercel, NextJS and our upgrade process to NextJS 15Ο Στέφανος τα δίνει όλα σε αυτό το επεισόδιο! Ένα επεισόδιο που περιγράφει πλήρως τις στιγμές παράνοιας που ζήσαμε τις τελευταίες μέρες καθώς προσπαθούσαμε να κάνουμε upgrade το Schedul σε NextJS 15!
Links:
- NextJS 15 upgrade guide: https://nextjs.org/docs/app/building-your-application/upgrading/version-15
- Shipixen NextJS boilerplate generator: https://www.shipixen.com/
- Schedul: https://www.schedulethreads.com
- Bootstrappers community: www.bootstrappers.gr
Find us:
Κώστας Λιβιεράτος
https://www.linkedin.com/in/konstantinoslivieratos/,
https://x.com/koslib,
https://bsky.app/profile/koslib.com,
https://www.koslib.com/
Στέφανος Αθανασούλιας
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanos-athanasoulias/,
https://x.com/stefanosath,
https://bsky.app/profile/stefath.bsky.social,
https://stefath.dev/
2025-01-2942 min
Bootstrap ConfidentialBootstrap Confidential - Episode 1 - Luke JanssenThe man who sold a parachute to bootstrap an $88m business – check out the new podcast from Bootstrap Confidential, the playbook for bootstrappers globally.
Built by bootstrappers for bootstrappers it provides you with all the tools you need to bootstrap your own business.
Go to www.bootsrapconfidential.com to join for free and to find out more about how you can use our tools and resources to bootstrap your business and get all your questions answered by our experienced bootstrap partners.
2025-01-2840 min42 minutes of SaaSEpisode 12 - Bluesky support released, releasing with feature flags, B2B email marketing failures, high-DR SEO backlinks for SEO and more!Ένα ακόμα επεισόδιο 42 Minutes of SaaS!
Από τα πιο dense επεισόδιά μας, που συζητήσαμε για τα εξής: - σχολιάσαμε τον Α. Γεωργιάδη που έκανε retweet levels.io
- το Greek Bootstrappers community που ξεκινήσαμε και ήδη έχει σχεδόν 20 μέλη (www.bootstrappers.gr)
- συζητήσαμε για τα feature flags που χρησιμοποιούμε για να κάνουμε risky releases
- επικά B2B email marketing fails που είχαμε τις προηγούμενες μέρες
- bluesky support στο Schedul
- κάνουμε reveal το αγαπημένο SEO course του Κώστα (link παρακάτω!)
- αποκαλύπτουμε έναν εύκολο τρόπο να αποκτήσετε ένα high-authority backlink με DR 90, δωρεάν
Links:
- Schedul for Threads: https://www.schedulethreads.com
- Schedul for Bluesky: https://www.schedulebluesky.com
- Greek Bootstrappers community: www.bootstrappers.gr
- Danny Postma SEO course: https://www.dannypostma.com/course/seo-course
- @AdonisGeorgiadi retweets levels.io: https://x.com/AdonisGeorgiadi/status/1881212594914017486
Find us:
Κώστας Λιβιεράτος
https://www.linkedin.com/in/konstantinoslivieratos/,
https://x.com/koslib,
https://bsky.app/profile/ko
2025-01-2142 min
Ekonomia i cała resztaPiguła 76: Kto jest bardziej empatyczny: self-made mani, czy bogacze z urodzenia?- Patronite: https://patronite.pl/EICR- Wirtualna kawka: https://buycoffee.to/eicr- Naszą książka "Ile trzeba zarabiać, żeby być szczęśliwym": https://bonito.pl/produkt/ile-trzeba-zarabiac-zeby-byc-szczesliwym-oraz-12-innych-pytan-o-ekon?srsltid=AfmBOoqBQY9Hf8mMy28w5Lc23inbtB9203ouRlmYqyqNMjB3z7lutwjJ==Zastanawialiście się kiedyś, czy pochodzenie klasowe zamożnych ma wpływ na to, jak postrzegają ubogich? Innymi słowy: czy znajomy pochodzący z biednej rodziny, który dzisiaj jeździ porsche, ma więcej czy mniej zrozumienia dla osób, którym się nie poszczęściło, niż kolega, który urodził...
2024-11-1320 min
Note Lab Mode by cloutfit.aiHow to Bootstrap your Startup like LevelsioPieter Levels' Make: Bootstrappers Handbook is a guide for building and running a successful independent startup, focusing on the "indie" way of doing things. Levels advocates for building products that solve your own problems, launching early and often, and growing organically through a great product rather than relying on advertising or venture capital. He also stresses the importance of monetization, encouraging bootstrappers to charge for their products and services, and automating processes to make their businesses run more autonomously. The handbook concludes with a discussion of exit strategies, advising bootstrappers to wait for serious buyers and to negotiate aggressively fo...
2024-11-1236 min
The Bootstrapped Founder324: Tim Schumacher — The Bootstrapper's MindsetTim 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 forward-thinking perspective on the role of AI in reshaping the industry, we dive deep into the bootstrapping mindset and how it empowers founders to build something extremely valuable that SaaS Group can keep running, growing, and creating life-changing exits at the same time....
2024-05-2938 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursHow to Solve The Labor Shortage Crisis For Your BusinessAre you hiring low quality employees? On this episode of Bootstrappers, Jeremy and Gwenn Aspen unveil groundbreaking strategies to navigate the current labor shortage crisis, introducing listeners to the power of remote teams and why you don’t have to hire B and C employees to your team. Businesses, now more than ever, are struggling to find qualified employees and are often forced to retain staff members that don't meet expectations. This episode delves into how small and medium-sized businesses, once restricted to local talent and high recruitment costs, can now develop comprehensive labor strategies that include tapping into a...
2024-03-1321 min
The EarBud_U PodcastThe EarBud_U Podcast - Bootstrappers Do It Better with Elin Barton, formerly of White Knight ProductionsBootstrappers Do It Better with Elin Barton, formerly of White Knight Productions---Elin Barton is the owner, founder, and President of White Knight Productions, now Riveo Creative, based out of Vestal, New York. Elin has an incredible background in film and video work. She is also a marketer who understands, at an instinctive level, the power of the moving image and how it can impact how we buy, try, and even follow.The team at White Knight Productions is amazingly talented and they have developed a unique vision and approach to addressing t...
2024-01-291h 03
Logistics with PurposeGiving Voice to Supply Chain Bootstrappers with Nate ShutesIn a discipline as rich, deep, and broad as supply chain, it is no wonder that there are also a million entrepreneurial stories waiting to be told – and heard. Nate Shutes, VP Global Fulfillment & Logistics for Blu Dot, has more than 20 years of industry experience working for shippers, carriers, and 3PLs in a variety of roles. He is also the host of The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics Podcast & Ballast Founder Community. In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, Nate joins Enrique Alvarez to talk about why there will never be an end to the small but important conversations in hi...
2023-11-0947 minBootstrappers For EntrepreneursHow To Deal With A Difficult BossAre you having trouble dealing with a bad boss? Whether it's your direct supervisor, an investor, or your company's board, in this episode of Bootstrappers, Gwenn will show you how to handle these difficult people in the workplace. Learn how to stay calm in stressful situations and maintain a successful relationship with those difficult bosses. Tune into this episode of Bootstrappers to learn the essential tips and tricks for dealing with a bad boss. Follow the link for our free reusable one on one meeting form to take your one on one meetings to the n...
2023-11-0821 min
Grow Your B2B SaaSS2E14 - How to get capital as a bootstrapper? With Nathan LatkaBootstrapping, the art of building a business without external funding, requires resourcefulness and strategic financial management. As a bootstrapper navigating the entrepreneurial landscape, securing capital can be a challenging yet essential aspect of scaling your venture. While traditional funding avenues like venture capital may seem elusive, there are alternative strategies to fuel your startup's growth. In this insightful episode on the Grow Your B2B SaaS - Podcast , show host Joran Hofman hosts a subject matter expert on how to get capital as a bootstrapper. Our guest is Nathan Latka. Nathan is the founder of FounderPath, a platform that...
2023-10-1031 min
The Product Launch PodcastCompensation Comparison: How Bootstrappers Fare Against VC Backed StartupsSummaryIn this episode, Sean discusses the benefits of bootstrapping and why it often outshines the VC backed model for startup success. He analyzes compensation data, revealing that both bootstrappers and VC-backed founders typically earn less than $100k annually, with some founders not paying themselves at all. Sean highlights the challenges of relying on future success and equity and emphasizes the diminishing returns of VC-backed compensation. He also explains how bootstrapping offers more control over compensation and time management. Ultimately, he concludes that bootstrapping provides better potential for future success, health, sustainability, and lifestyle.Key Points
2023-08-2307 min
Crush the Rush™: The Life-First CEO Podcast313 - Big Marketing on a Small Budget with Kristy CarruthersToday we welcome Kristy Carruthers to the podcast. Kristy is a self-described serial entrepreneur with an amazing story – going from homeless to building a 7-figure business. She took all that she learned from growing her businesses and created her company, “She Corporated,” to help other female entrepreneurs do the same!Kristy describes the very real reasons women don’t start their own business – financial, overwhelming responsibilities, societal expectations – but, at the end of the day, it comes down to confidence. She wishes she could just MAKE women believe in themselves, but she knows it’s not as easy as that...
2023-04-0430 min
Arvid & Tyler Catch UpWhat AI Can Do for BootstrappersArvid and Tyler talk about what bootstrappers can do with AI, if it's smart to build a business around AI, and how to do that. They look at indie hackers who are currently benefiting from the gold rush and what we can learn from that. Tune in at https://catchup.fm/3
2023-03-221h 13
For Better or For WorkMoney Talk (Rob and Sherry Walling)Welcome to For Better or For Work. What’s it like to be partners in business and in life? Mirasee owners Danny Iny and Bhoomi Pathak tackle the unique challenges as well as benefits of working with a spouse or significant other. Each episode features a guest couple who also share their experiences, perspectives, and hard-earned wisdom. Rob and Sherry WallingRob Walling is a serial entrepreneur who’s built and sold several companies, including Drip. He has been helping non-venture-backed startup founders since 2005 and no...
2023-03-0737 min
For Better or For WorkMoney Talk (Rob and Sherry Walling)To learn more about Danny’s offer, click here: mirasee.fm/hcu.Welcome to For Better or For Work. What’s it like to be partners in business and in life? Mirasee owners Danny Iny and Bhoomi Pathak tackle the unique challenges as well as benefits of working with a spouse or significant other. Each episode features a guest couple who also share their experiences, perspectives, and hard-earned wisdom. Rob and Sherry WallingRob Walling is a serial entrepreneur who’s built and sold several companies, including Drip. He has been helping non-venture-backed startup founders since 2005 and now...
2023-03-0737 min
The SaaS Revolution ShowTop 100 Fastest Growing Bootstrappers (all $5m+) and How They Did ItFrom the SaaStock 2022 Bootstrap Stage: Nathan Latka, Founder Founderpath, shares a list of the top 100 fastest growing bootstrappers (all $5m+) and how they did it.
They don't waste money on Google Ads. They don't have massive budget for huge sales teams. They keep their teams small and drive revenue per employee above $500k/yr. How do they do it? In this session you'll learn from the top 10 fastest growing SaaS bootstrappers and see what channels they used to break $5m in revenue.
Check out the other ways SaaStock is helping SaaS founders move their
business forward:
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2023-03-0221 min
The Casey Adams ShowAndrew Gazdecki - Founder of Micro Acquire Speaks on Building Start-Ups and Getting AcquiredAndrew Gazdecki is an award-winning serial entrepreneur with three exits. He’s the founder and CEO of MicroAcquire, the world’s most founder-friendly startup marketplace, and its rebellious child, Bootstrappers, which gives voice to the entrepreneurial underdog. When not building businesses, he writes for Forbes, Entrepreneur, and now, Bootstrappers.
Learn more about MicroAcquire (now Acquire): https://microacquire.com/
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2022-11-2839 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursYour Favorite Bootstrappers MomentsSeason 4 of The Bootstrappers Podcast is coming soon! To celebrate Season 3, this episode is all about YOUR favorite moments from the Bootstrappers Podcast! In this episode enjoy moments from some of the highest listened to episodes, including: Improving Your Bottom Line With Emotional Intelligence Lessons From Failure Managing Explosive Growth Ft. Michael Krause What Makes Your Company Grow or Stagnate? How to Stay Focused as an Entrepreneur Bootstrappers (and our upcoming Season 4) is powered by Anequim! Learn how Anequim can help you scale your business fast by retaining the most talented remote workforce to support y...
2022-09-2817 min
The Bootstrapped Founder135: Scalable Customer Service for Bootstrappers- Scalable Customer Service for Bootstrappers- Find your Following, my Twitter courseThis episode is sponsored by MicroAcquire. If you're thinking about selling a startup, you'll want to check out MicroAcquire.You can also find this as a video episode on YouTube.
2022-05-0614 min
SHEcorporated One Step EmpireHow to create an EPIC customer experience (and increase your profits too)! Ep 8 Season 2How would you like your business to be 95% more profitable? Did you know that increasing your customer retention can increase your profits by 25 to 95%?It sounds crazy, but think about it – It costs 5 times more to get a new customer than to keep an existing one and then the success rate of selling to an existing customer is 60 to 70% better than selling to someone new. So your marketing cost savings alone are enormous.So why don’t we spend more time taking better care of our existing customers?Jacqui is with us tod...
2022-02-2319 min
Bootstrapped#200: Positioning for bootstrappers with April DunfordApril Dunford has a well-deserved reputation as the expert in product positioning within the tech industry. April and I discussed how bootstrappers can go about product positioning.Links:April's websiteApril's book, Obviously AwesomeApril on Twitter
2021-11-0534 min
Indie BitesGrowing Upvoty to $17k MRR - Mike Slaats, UpvotyMike Slaats is the founder of Upvoty, an instant feedback software which has recently hit $17k MRR. Mike also runs the SaaS pirates community, where he talks all about running a SaaS company. Previously, he scaled Vindy, an only marketplace for home development to 1m ARR in 5 years.What we covered in this episodeWhy did you start Upvoty?Stopping a $1m business to start from scratchWhy your work should be fulfillingShould you be passionate about your audience?How to validate your ideaHow Mike got his first customers for UpvotyThe value of an MVP and a...
2021-10-1315 min
POWERS#173: Andrew Gazdecki - Founder & CEO of MicroacquireAndrew Gazdecki is the Founder of Microacquire, an online startup acquisition marketplace. Andrew is also the former CEO & Founder of Bizness Apps and Altcoin (both acquired). On this episode, Chris and Andrew discuss the early days of founding Bizness Apps and Altcoin before his jump into Microacquire. They break down the process of how Microacquire works, what types of companies are on the platform, how they engage with potential buyers and advice for founders to be successful in selling their businesses. Finally, Andrew discusses why VC isn't right for everyone, his Bootstrappers platform and much more. Enjoy!
2021-09-281h 31POWERS#173: Andrew Gazdecki - Founder & CEO of MicroacquireAndrew Gazdecki is the Founder of Microacquire, an online startup acquisition marketplace. Andrew is also the former CEO & Founder of Bizness Apps and Altcoin (both acquired). On this episode, Chris and Andrew discuss the early days of founding Bizness Apps and Altcoin before his jump into Microacquire. They break down the process of how Microacquire works, what types of companies are on the platform, how they engage with potential buyers and advice for founders to be successful in selling their businesses. Finally, Andrew discusses why VC isn't right for everyone, his Bootstrappers platform and much more. Enjoy!
2021-09-281h 31
Bootstrapped#196: Our Mental Wellbeing as Bootstrappers, with Robin WarrenThree-time guest Robin Warren, founder of Corrello, achieves "very infrequent guest co-host" status. We chat about a number of aspects of mental wellbeing for bootstrappers - getting out of the house, taking breaks, dealing with boredom, and making your business less dependent on you.Show links:Robin on TwitterBlue Cat Reports websiteBlue Cat Reports on Trello
2021-09-2432 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursAdding Doors With Short Term Rental ManagementShort term rentals are all the rage, but can you scale a short term rental business? During this episode of Property Management Bootstrappers we discuss the ins and outs of managing short term rentals with founder of Better Stay in Washington state, Eva Wu. She explains how to maintain a positive culture with your team, the software and hardware needed to make management go smoothly and how to manage the little things that make a short term rental experience go well. If you are curious about how to make short term rentals part of your portfolio this is a...
2021-09-2235 min
Default Alive47 | Corey BombsCorey explores niching down to focus on SaaS marketing and increasing pricing for Swipe Files. Chris shares how Jetboost is growing up. They also talk about MicroAcquires financing partnerships to make acquisitions more accessible.Ask us a question →Notable mentions:Jetboost's big update1,000 True Fans? Try 100Bootstrappers.comAndrew Gazdecki's tweet about acquisition financing through MicroAcquireMore podcasts for bootstrappersLearn more about their businesses:Swipe FilesJetboostFollow them on Twitter:@coreyhainesco@c_spags
2021-08-2450 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursOnboarding Remote EmployeesIn this episode of Bootstrappers, we discuss best practices with expert Andrea Kelly, for getting the best outcomes and high performance right out of the gate. We tackle how to set up team members for success. Bootstrappers is powered by Anequim.
2021-08-1119 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursHow to Utilize an Executive Assistant Effectively and Stop Feeling OverwhelmedPeople often feel overwhelmed at work and immediately think they need an executive assistant. However, our experience at Anequim has shown us that sometimes an extra hand in the operations can be better at helping busy CEOs reduce their workload rather than an Executive Assistant. In this episode we will discuss how to discern what the best role is for your next hire, and what conditions at a company make the executive assistant role most useful. We discuss the best job responsibilities and KPIs make sense for an executive assistant and what personality characteristics to look for when hiring...
2021-08-0432 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursHow to Evaluate the Health of Your Business & Improve Profitability Ft. Deb NewellSometimes we know our business has issues but we don’t even know where to start on fixing them. On this episode of Bootstrappers we will speak with Deb Newell, proven consultant in the property management industry about how we can evaluate the health of our business and make steps to fix them. From high turnover to rolling out changes in the business we will cover the hardest management topics. It is all on this episode of Bootstrappers. Bootstrappers is powered by Anequim.
2021-06-2334 min
Bootstrappers For Entrepreneurs10 Tips for Managing Conflict in BusinessManaging conflict is a big part of what managers do. It is not always easy to know how to handle situations between employees or complex issues with clients. On this episode we will walk through the essentials of managing conflict so you get the outcomes you are looking for. It is all on this episode of Bootstrappers. Bootstrappers is powered by Anequim.
2021-05-1934 min
Bootstrappers For Entrepreneurs6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start a BusinessOn this episode of Bootstrappers, we are going to discuss how we decided to quit our well paying corporate jobs and pulled the trigger to start our own businesses. From how to come up with a sound business idea, to how to pick yourself up after a massive public failure, we cover all the entrepreneurial risks, rewards and pitfalls. Bootstrappers is powered by Anequim
2021-05-0541 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursFair Housing/ADA Update: Enforcement Changes Are You at Risk for a Violation? Ft. Paul VojchehoskeDid you know that there are a lot of new updates to the Fair Housing law in 2021? Paul Vojchehoske, legendary real estate educator, is going to walk us through what we need to know to stay compliant. We discuss what led to the Fair Housing changes, and what actions property managers need to take right now and in the future. Additionally, we know that the best way to avoid a Fair Housing violation is to not receive a complaint. We discuss the most common pitfalls property managers make and how to prevent them. That is on this DO NOT...
2021-04-2839 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursSecrets to Winning at Collections Even During the Evictions MoratoriumOn this episode we discussed the ins and outs of the Eviction Moratorium, where property managers can turn to have rent paid and what red tape to look out for. Additionally, we discuss how to collect for success. It is all on this episode of Bootstrappers! Bootstrappers is powered by Anequim
2021-04-2120 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursHow to Beat Imposter Syndrome and Outsmart Self-Doubt Ft. Nicole WinklerOn this episode of Bootstrappers we are going to dig into imposter syndrome which is the overwhelming feeling of self-doubt and feeling like a fraud. Interestingly this feeling disproportionately impacts high-achievers. Executive Coach Nicole Winkler of LYF Coaching and Development joins us to talk about the causes of imposter syndrome and the best ways to combat it. Gwenn also tells us about her experience hitting a professional wall with imposter syndrome and how she overcame it. Bootstrappers is powered by Anequim
2021-04-1439 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursCompletely Rethink How To Grow Doors Ft. Marck de LautourOn this episode of Bootstrappers, we speak with Marck de Lautour about how he has re-envisioned the property management game. We talk to him about his out-of-the-box ideal client, and how it eliminates the common headaches in the industry. We also discuss how to elevate our leadership style so we have the life we truly want. You won’t want to miss this truly inspiring episode! Bootstrappers Show is powered by Anequim
2021-04-0745 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursReduce Stress with After-Hours Maintenance that Doesn’t Suck Ft. Jose DelgadoIn this episode of Bootstrappers we discuss common issues with after hours maintenance and how to solve them so you and your team can get your lives back. This episode goes over how to avoid burnout, how to not be held hostage by your maintenance staff and have a winning, 5 star review worthy, 24/7 service without all the headaches of being on call constantly. Don’t miss this episode. Bootstrappers is powered by Anequim.
2021-03-2442 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursHow to Successfully Develop Members of Your Remote TeamThis is the third episode in a series where we discuss best practices for managing remote teams. Jeremy and Gwenn talk about the best technology for ensuring that passwords and private information is kept safe. We then dig into the best practices for onboarding new remote employees and how critical a good experience is for the success of a new employee. We also discuss the biggest mistakes managers make with onboarding and offboarding employees, and how to accurately calculate the cost of turn over with remote staff members. Additionally, how to set high expectations from the beginning and what...
2021-03-1745 minIndie Bites$600 MRR and 150 new users per day with SEO and marketing - Elston Baretto, Tiiny HostElston Baretto is the founder of Tiiny.host and is in a similar position to most indie hackers - working on his side-project alongside a full time job, but has had a career packed with learnings that we're going to talk through in this episode. Elston started out his career at JP Morgan, having reluctantly accepted a graduate job he planned to stay at for 6 months. 4 years later, he was still at the conglomerate bank, but he wasn't satisfied staying there for the rest of his career.While at JP Morgan, Elston launched a few side-projects, some...
2021-03-1715 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursHow to Set Healthy Boundaries With Clients & Tenants Ft. Todd OrtscheidWhat are the rules of engagement you set for your clients and tenants? In this episode we discuss common rules in the industry and also the deeper questions about what kind of company you want to run, what your rules say about the service you offer and understanding your value. It is all on this do-not-miss episode of Bootstrappers. Bootstrappers is powered by Anequim.
2021-03-0344 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursHow to Increase Remote Employee EngagementMany businesses learned how to operate virtually last year due to COVID-19. In this episode we discuss how to take operating remotely to the next level so you get full engagement, productivity and buy-in from your team. We talk about how to build trust, what kind of meetings are effective, best ways to train, managing KPIs, and qualitative measurements. We also discuss common pitfalls and how sometimes we don’t take our own advice. It’s all on this episode of Bootstrappers! Bootstrappers is powered by Anequim.
2021-02-0340 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursBest Practices for Managing Virtual Assistants Ft. Vicente GarciaWhat does it take to move up as a remote professional and what are the best management techniques for managing remote employees? We break it down on this episode of Bootstrappers. Gwenn sits down with a successful remote professional, Vicente Garcia, who knows first hand what skills are needed to be a remote professional and manage remote teams because he plays both roles. We’ll talk to him about how he proved himself and earned his promotion to a supervisor role, and what management techniques he has found work best for managing remote teams. Bootstrappers is powered by...
2021-01-2735 minIndie BitesMaking $15k in 24 hours selling a book on Gumroad - Philip Kiely, GumroadToday we're joined by Philip Kiely, who is currently Head of Marketing at Gumroad. Philip also launched "Writing for Software Developers" last May, making $20,000 in sales in its first week without any pre-existing audience. Since then, Philip has been on a mission to help as many software developers as possible realize that they possess the skills they need to become great writers. What we covered in this episode:Why Philip wrote 'Writing for Software Developers'How Philip made $20k in 24 hours with no pre-existing audienceShould you do pre-sales if you're selling an info product?How Philip got...
2021-01-2315 minIndie BitesMaking over $5k/month from a portfolio of side projects - Dan Rowden, iloDan, like many other indie hackers, runs a bunch of projects alongside a full-time job which all compound to him making over $5k a month. In 2012 he started Magpile, a free online resource about magazines, which was followed by Subsail, a platform to help indie publishers sell magazine subscriptions.Earlier this year Dan started using the publishing platform Ghost, which he then started to build a suite of products around, now including:Gloat; a productised service for hosting and self hostingCove; a commenting tool for Ghost blogsSubstation; a theme for GhostDan also launched ilo...
2021-01-1515 minIndie BitesTurning $100 into $52,000 selling handmade candles DTC - Dianna Allen, TERRADianna Allen is the founder of TERRA, a DTC candle brand, where she designs and hand pours a variety of candles. In October 2020, Dianna left her life as a freelancer behind to put her efforts into TERRA full-time, which as we all know, is a huge leap to make.What we covered:Should more indie hackers work on physical products?What happened with Budget Meal Planner?Should more indie hackers kill projects more often?Does turning a passion into a business take the enjoyment away?What was the breakthrough moment with TerraMaking the leap going full-time...
2021-01-1115 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursHow To Manage an Entrepreneurial Family Ft. Amelia and Christine AspenIf you're a parent and an entrepreneur, you know that managing your time and separating "family time" can be overwhelming. Fortunately it is not impossible, and on this episode of Bootstrappers, the Aspens will give out their secret sauce to grow a successful business and prepare two independent kids for success. Bootstrappers Show is powered by Anequim.
2020-12-2338 minIndie BitesHow Pat Walls made $20k in 2 weeks from his SEO course - Pat Walls, Starter StoryPat Walls is the founder of Starter Story, a website dedicated to helping people start businesses. They interview entrepreneurs from around the world about how they started their business and how they grew it, including revenue figures for every business they interview.But in this episode, we’re going to be discussing the new SEO course that Pat launched this week, making over $20k in pre-sales.What we covered20k in 2 weeks, how did you do it?How and why Pat started Starter Story?How he grew it to 500,000 monthly visitorsWhy Reddit can be a...
2020-12-1615 minIndie BitesChoosing freedom over money - Rob Hope, One Page Love + Yo!Today I’m joined by Rob Hope, who is a South African designer, developer and the host of one of my favorite podcasts out there for entrepreneurs Yo!. He's also the founder of One Page Love, Email Love, and has recently released an ebook with a hundred landing page tips. It's safe to say Rob knows his stuff. When it comes to building landing pages, having started One Page Love back in 2008.What we discussed in this episode:Have we lost the joy of simplicity?How to cut through the noiseWhat makes a good landing pageRob's ma...
2020-12-0815 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursHow to Elevate Leadership With Innovative Professional Coaching Ft. Sarah FruehlingWe have all heard of professional coaching but what exactly is it and how could it exactly help a busy business executive? In this episode we explore the value coaching can bring entrepreneurs who want to elevate their leadership game. We discuss what happens in coaching, how you find a qualified coach and how it could impact your business and your life. It is all on this episode of Bootstrappers! Bootstrappers Show is powered by Anequim.
2020-12-0257 minIndie BitesWhy indie hackers should be podcasting - Mark Asquith, Rebel Base MediaMark Asquith (aka That British Podcast Guy) is the CEO of Rebel Base Media, the U.K. podcast tech company that makes Captivate.fm and so much more. What we discussed in this episode:What makes podcasting such a good mediumIs the amount of investment in podcasting (from the likes of Spotify) a good thing?Is podcasting oversaturated?What does it take to grow a podcast?How to stay consistent with producing your showHow Mark started out with his businessesBootstrapping the next ventureRecommendationsBook: E-Myth RevisitedPodcast: The Jordan Harbinger ShowIndie Hacker: Corey Haines
2020-12-0115 min
Bootstrappers For Entrepreneurs101 on Rental Property Syndication: Are You Ready to Become an Investor? With Tracy StreichSo, you have been in the real estate industry for 10 plus years and haven't heard about real estate and rental property syndication? Well, this is because regulations were not allowing syndications opportunities to be publicly promoted. On this episode of Bootstrappers, we talk about the basics of rental property syndication with our guest Tracy Streich from Renters Place in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We discuss the best type of investors, how to set up a syndication, what works and what doesn’t. If you are looking for unique investment opportunities this episode is for you! Bootstrappers Show is...
2020-11-1847 minIndie BitesMaking a full-time income working just one day per week - Ramy Khuffash, Page FlowsRamy Khuffash is the founder of Page Flows, a library of inspiration videos for product designers. Ramy started Page Flows after building a UI newsletter to thousands of subscribers, trying to improve his own skills as a developer who cares about design. Ramy is now a full-time indie hacker, with Page Flows making enough revenue to sustain him, alongside a few other side projects.What we discussed in this episode:Is the full-time indie hacker dream all it's made out to beWhy Ramy tried six startups in six months, was it a success?Do founders work...
2020-11-1815 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursHow to Get More Leads with Internet Marketing Hacks Ft. Andrew HellingSmall business owners know they need to use internet marketing to get quality leads that turn into sales, but get overwhelmed with how to actually do it. In this episode of Bootstrappers we talk to Andrew Helling, internet content creator (yes, it is a well paying job), and owner of Rethority.com on how small businesses can use internet marketing effectively. We will talk about how to maximize your website’s presence and ranking on Google. How to find and utilize freelance writers for your blog, how to get the most of your Google ad words dollars, troubleshoot online re...
2020-11-1155 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursHow to Create a Process and Procedure Driven Culture with Stacey SalyerMany business people struggle with getting their processes and procedures written down and using them as part of their culture. In this episode of Boostrappers we will discuss our path to becoming a process and procedure driven business. What practices have helped us, what we are doing to keep them up and hold people accountable and we will talk to Stacey Salyer about how she has created systems effectively at her business. It is all on this episode of Bootstrappers! First person to subscribe, rate and review Bootstrappers Show on Apple Podcasts will receive Stacey Salyer’s fa...
2020-11-0454 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursAre You Covered from a Risk Management Perspective? Ft. Paul VojchehoskeRisk management is something that property managers often forget about because they are busy putting out fires in the operations. In this episode of Bootstrappers we talk to Paul Vojchehoske about the newest changes to the Fair Housing law, how poor customer service can cause you legal problems, tips on training your vendors, how to handle naked people and so much more! Paul takes a subject that seems boring and as always presents it in the most interesting and hilarious way. It's all on this episode of Bootstrappers!
2020-10-2852 min
Bootstrapped#152: Practical knowledge sharing for bootstrappersEd and I discuss knowledge sharing for bootstrappers, and even for one-person teams. How do you make sure the important knowledge for your business gets remembered, shared, and used?Discuss this topic and more on the Bootstrapped discussion forum.
2020-10-1731 minIndie BitesWhat it takes to build a community - Rosie Sherry, Indie HackersRosie Sherry is a community builder, indie hacker and founder. She currently runs the Indie Hackers community and also a weekly newsletter where she talks about building communities. Previously, Rosie founded Ministry of Testing.In this episode we talked about:Rosie's background as an indie hackerGoing full time on Ministry of Testing, growing that into a £1m+ businessWhat it's like running the Indie Hackers communityWhat makes a good Indie Hackers postHow to make the most out of the platformWhy Rosie started Rosieland, her paid newsletterWhat goes into building a communityHow we can be a more inclusive c...
2020-10-1515 minIndie BitesLeaving a full-time head of growth role to be a full-time indie hacker - Corey Haines, Swipe Files and moreCorey Haines is the founder of Swipe Files, he also runs refactoring growth, mental models for marketing, hey marketers and he was previously the head of growth at Baremetrics. I've been a follower of Corey for a while and impressed by the level and consistency of everything he produces.In this episode we talked about:What projects Corey is currently working onWhy he left BaremetricsWhat it's like leaving a stable, full-time job to be an indie hackerHow he manages his time between projectsHow much revenue he makesHow to build things quicklyDeciding on what ideas to focus...
2020-10-0715 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursTraction: How to Turbocharge your Organization using EOS Ft. John LundImplementing the methodology outlined in the book Traction by Gino Wickman took our property management company to the next level, and was the single biggest game-changer we made in the last 4 years to move our business forward. Jeremy and I discuss how we made the change to become a Traction company, how we operate our meetings, what software we use to hold ourselves accountable, and the results implementing it has had on our leadership style, confidence, and business outcomes. We also bring in the business coach extraordinaire, John Lund, to tell us what an EOS Implementer® can d...
2020-09-3052 minIndie BitesHow VEED grew to $1.7m ARR in less than 2 years - Sabba Keynejad, Veed.ioSabba Keynejad is the co-founder and CEO of VEED - an online video editing platform. VEED is a fully-fledged collaborative video editing product used by many influencers, coaches and businesses for adding subtitles, captions, text, merging videos, making meme videos, turning podcasts to videos and much more.What we covered in this episode:On VeedWhat is Veed?Where did you come up with the idea?What is your current revenue?Had you started and failed with anything before?What made Veed work out?Many indie hackers are solo. You have a co-founder split 50/50...
2020-09-2415 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursFinding Your Passion and Making It Your Business With Peter FinkBootstrappers is a program designed to bring you up to the minute ideas and concepts to understand what it takes to succeed in business and life. We bring knowledge into the property management industry from different business industries to create a richer experience for our audience. We invite the best authors, thinkers, and business people to the show and we pick their brains in their areas of expertise. We interview our guests and gain key insights that can help our audience in their own path to success. You will find here, ideas, knowledge...
2020-09-2351 minIndie BitesWhat's important for indie hackers in 2020 - Courtland Allen, Indie HackersCourtland Allen founded Indie Hackers in 2016, grew the business $8k MRR with sponsors, and then sold to Stripe 9 months later. An inspirational story that doesn't end there. Courtland has now been working from within Stripe for the past 4 years, where he continues to build on the platform and produce the excellent Indie Hackers podcast. He's a fountain of knowledge and I think you'll love this episode.What we covered in this episode:On Indie Hackers:Why did Courtland start IH?What is an 'indie hacker'?What are the pros and cons of building within...
2020-09-2115 minIndie BitesStarting over 40 side-projects in 10 years - Helen RylesHelen Ryles is a prolific indie hacker, having launched over 40 projects in the last 10 years, selling a few of them along the way. Helen is a proponent of the no code movement, advocating for the tools that allow non-technical folks, like me, create amazing projects. To tie in with this, she also runs the community at Makerpad, the no-code education and community platform.Thanks to Weekend Club for sponsoring Indie Bites.‘I absolutely love being part of Weekend Club.’‘Huge fan of Weekend Club and I love being part of it.’‘Absolutely love this commu...
2020-09-1615 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursHow to Manage Remote TeamsBootstrappers is a program designed to bring you up to the minute ideas and concepts to understand what it takes to succeed in business and life. We bring knowledge into the property management industry from different business industries to create a richer experience for our audience. We invite the best authors, thinkers, and business people to the show and we pick their brains in their areas of expertise. We interview our guests and gain key insights that can help our audience in their own path to success. You will find here, ideas, knowledge, best practices...
2020-09-1653 minIndie BitesBuilding Marketing Examples to 30k email subscribers - Harry Dry, Marketing ExamplesHarry Dry is the founder of Marketing Examples, a fast-growing showcase of successful startup marketing stories. When I first spoke to Harry on the Marketing Mashup about a year ago, he was on 5,000 subscribers and £1k revenue. Now, he has 6x that amount with 30,000 subscribers and 50,000 Twitter followers. An incredible growth story from a smart marketer.In 2022, Harry also created Copywriting Examples, the site for anyone writing new copy. Here's what we covered in this episode:On Marketing ExamplesI've given a little summary of Marketing Examples, how would you describe it...
2020-09-1115 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursSell Your Company for More ft. Byron McFarlandBootstrappers is a program designed to bring you up to the minute ideas and concepts to understand what it takes to succeed in business and life. We bring knowledge into the property management industry from different business industries to create a richer experience for our audience. We invite the best authors, thinkers, and business people to the show and we pick their brains in their areas of expertise. We interview our guests and gain key insights that can help our audience in their own path to success. You will find here, ideas, knowledge, best practices...
2020-09-0948 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursLearn From Kara Eastman How To Work With Government Activists From The Business PerspectiveBootstrappers is a program designed to bring you up to the minute ideas and concepts to understand what it takes to succeed in business and life. We bring knowledge into the property management industry from different business industries to create a richer experience for our audience. We invite the best authors, thinkers, and business people to the show and we pick their brains in their areas of expertise. We interview our guests and gain key insights that can help our audience in their own path to success. You will find here, ideas, knowledge...
2020-08-0552 min
DIZNEY COAST TO COAST: Disney Talks with Rose-Colored Glasses RemovedLIVE ENTERTAINMENT IN DISNEYLAND'S NEW ORLEANS SQUARE - including The Bootstrappers, Jambalaya Jazz Band, Royal Street Bachelors and moreDisney fans rejoice! In this episode we chat about the various forms of live entertainment available to guests in New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park. A lot of folks might take it for granted as they stroll on by, but the Bootstrappers, Jambalaya Jazz Band, Royal Street Bachelors Jazz Band and more all play an integral role in bringing New Orleans Square to life. That and so much more on this episode. Join the DCTC Community to gain early access to episodes and bonuses! Support the show at no additional cost to you...
2020-08-0558 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursGet More Done With Time Management and Organizational Skills That Really WorkBootstrappers is a program designed to bring you up to the minute ideas and concepts to understand what it takes to succeed in business and life. We bring knowledge into the property management industry from different business industries to create a richer experience for our audience. We invite the best authors, thinkers, and business people to the show and we pick their brains in their areas of expertise. We interview our guests and gain key insights that can help our audience in their own path to success. You will find here, ideas, knowledge, best practices...
2020-07-2252 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursInternational Business Lessons From a Seasoned Pro, Sara StupakBootstrappers is a program designed to bring you up to the minute ideas and concepts to understand what it takes to succeed in business and life. We bring knowledge into the property management industry from different business industries to create a richer experience for our audience. We invite the best authors, thinkers, and business people to the show and we pick their brains in their areas of expertise. We interview our guests and gain key insights that can help our audience in their own path to success. You will find here, ideas, knowledge, best practices in a...
2020-07-2049 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursBuilding Sales Teams For Success What You Can Improve Now, Brian GubbelsBootstrappers is a program designed to bring you up to the minute ideas and concepts to understand what it takes to succeed in business and life. We bring knowledge into the property management industry from different business industries to create a richer experience for our audience. We invite the best authors, thinkers, and business people to the show and we pick their brains in their areas of expertise. We interview our guests and gain key insights that can help our audience in their own path to success. You will find here, ideas, knowledge, best practices...
2020-07-0156 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursAdventures Of A Serial Entrepreneur With Dave PaladinoBootstrappers is a program designed to bring you up to the minute ideas and concepts to understand what it takes to succeed in business and life. We bring knowledge into the property management industry from different business industries to create a richer experience for our audience. We invite the best authors, thinkers, and business people to the show and we pick their brains in their areas of expertise. We interview our guests and gain key insights that can help our audience in their own path to success. You will find here, ideas, knowledge, best practices in a...
2020-06-1751 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursLeadership and Accountability, insights from Chris ManganBootstrappers is a program designed to bring you up to the minute ideas and concepts to understand what it takes to succeed in business and life. We bring knowledge into the property management industry from different business industries to create a richer experience for our audience. We invite the best authors, thinkers, and business people to the show and we pick their brains in their areas of expertise. We interview our guests and gain key insights that can help our audience in their own path to success. You will find here, ideas, knowledge, best practices...
2020-06-1048 min
Bootstrappers For EntrepreneursWhen Do You Transition a W-9 Contractor to an Employee? ft. Mike MapesIn this episode of Bootstrappers, we cover stress management, getting out of a business partnership that no longer works, and when it is time to take a W-9 contractor and transition them to an employee. Also, hear about Jeremy's creative employee benefit he used to keep great workers when we were just getting started and couldn't afford health insurance. It's all on this 1-hour episode of Bootstrappers! Bootstrappers Show is powered by Anequim About Mike Mapes Mike Mapes is the founder and CEO of the Alliance Group Professional Employment Organization (PEO). He specializes in taking...
2020-06-0338 min
Bootstrapped#136: Website security for bootstrappersSecurity audits! Bug bounty programs! Frequent unsolicited pen-testing! When you put a website on the Internet, it almost immediately faces non-stop security attacks.Ed and I discuss the ways we handle this within the resources available to us as bootstrappers.Thanks to EmailToolTester who sponsored this episode. Find which email newsletter service actually reaches your customers with EmailToolTester’s deliverability report.Discuss this episode and more on our discussion forum for Bootstrappers.
2020-05-3030 min
Love Your WorkBest of: A Tale of Two BootstrappersTwelve years ago, David met Rob Hunter (@vegashacker) on Craigslist. They had both left their jobs at the same time. They were both determined to make it. So, David and Rob spent several months wandering from cafe to cafe in San Francisco. They put in twelve hour days, not making a dime. David says it was one of the most exciting times of his life. Today, David has this podcast, best-selling books, and lives in South America. Today, Rob is one half of Focused Apps, makers of hit iOS games including Hit Tennis and Emoji...
2019-12-1951 min
Sams Disney DiaryDisneyland: Bootstrappers On The Sailing Ship ColumbiaThe Bootstrappers spend most of their day wandering around New Orleans Square in Disneyland, singing a wide variety of their favorite sea shanties including Yo-Ho, Yo-Ho a Pirate’s Life for Me. Sometimes, if you time it just right, you can catch them on the high seas, or the Rivers of America, on the lower deck of the Sailing Ship Columbia. There is no better place to catch a pirate band than on a pirate ship at sea after all. Be sure to check your times guide; typically, The Bootstrappers can be found in front of Pirates of the Ca...
2019-11-1023 min
Sams Disney DiaryDisneyland: Bootstrappers On The Sailing Ship ColumbiaThe Bootstrappers spend most of their day wandering around New Orleans Square in Disneyland, singing a wide variety of their favorite sea shanties including Yo-Ho, Yo-Ho a Pirate’s Life for Me. Sometimes, if you time it just right, you can catch them on the high seas, or the Rivers of America, on the lower deck of the Sailing Ship Columbia. There is no better place to catch a pirate band than on a pirate ship at sea after all. Be sure to check your times guide; typically, The Bootstrappers can be found in front of Pirates of the Ca...
2019-11-1023 min
Indie Hackers#131 – Funding for Indie Hackers with Tyler Tringas of Earnest CapitalTyler Tringas (@tylertringas) may not look like Tarzan, but that hasn't stopped him from expertly swinging from vine to vine. Since we last spoke in episode 10, Tyler transitioned from founder to investor, sold his SaaS business, and is helping to spearhead a whole new approach to funding indie hacker businesses. In this episode, Tyler and I discuss the existing VC model and why it doesn't work for bootstrappers, a new funding model that bootstrappers should all be paying attention to, and why he's betting that "90% of startups fail" should no longer be the accepted wisdom.Transcript, speaker...
2019-11-0234 min
Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder LifestyleTMBA480: Thoughts on Funding Options for Bootstrappers with Rob WallingA few weeks ago, Dan and Ian had a conversation on this podcast where they shared some of their feelings about venture capital.
This is an important topic to a lot of entrepreneurs, and it's one that we plan to cover a lot more throughout 2019.
Some of the opinions we shared in that episode were rather controversial. Several of our listeners actually called us out on being a little bit vague about our thoughts, and we thought it was a good chance to revisit the topic.
One of the people that reached out to...
2019-02-1455 min
Build Your SaaSInsulating our recording studioJon and Justin respond to the new funding options available for bootstrappers, mainly Earnest Capital.The GP, Tyler Tringas, told us what types of companies he's looking to invest in:Organic customer acquisition channelsLow levels of structural churn (ready to stay customers for a long period of time)Founder is a good fitProduct launched and has revenueIn a space that Tyler feels comfortable withThey're looking for a 3x-5x return from their investment; which they'll take from founder earnings. (Read more about that here)Show notes:Underground gangsters cave...
2018-11-1340 minBuild Your SaaSThe opposite of bored moneyIn 2013, I interviewed Jason Calacanis, the angel investor.One of the things I asked him: "Why do venture capital investors take these big risks with their money?" "There's a lot of money in the world. There are trillions of dollars just sitting around, and people are bored. The money is bored! Money wants to burn! Money does not want to sit in a safe."Uh. What an interesting idea: "the money is bored."Jon Buda and I are bootstrapping Transistor.fm and Spots.fm. We've invested our own money into both of t...
2018-07-2409 min