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The PanelThe PanelI don't love SaaS anymoreAI and programming is a hot topic, and it feels like Brian⁩ has found that "founder/audience" fit where his interests align with a wave of audience interest. He and Justin discuss their process for making YouTube videos. Justin also asks: "how do we ensure that our worst tendencies don’t bloom" when we're making products? (Founder retreats and masterminds come up). The big topic: Brian's not loving SaaS (anymore).Timestamps:(00:06) - Brian's YouTube journey (04:29) - What Brian's hoping BuilderMethods could be (08:26) - What does Brian's YouTube video script look like? (10:59) - Why is AI s...2025-07-111h 26Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill  (UX for AI Data Products, SAAS Analytics, Data Product Management)Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill (UX for AI Data Products, SAAS Analytics, Data Product Management)173 - Pendo’s CEO on Monetizing an Analytics SAAS Product, Avoiding Dashboard Fatigue, and How AI is Changing Product WorkTodd Olson joins me to talk about making analytics worth paying for and relevant in the age of AI. The CEO of Pendo, an analytics SAAS company, Todd shares how the company evolved to support a wider audience by simplifying dashboards, removing user roadblocks, and leveraging AI to both generate and explain insights. We also talked about the roles of product management at Pendo. Todd views AI product management as a natural evolution for adaptable teams and explains how he thinks about hiring product roles in 2025. Todd also shares how he thinks about successful user adoption of his product...2025-07-0843 minThe PanelThe PanelWhat's in Justin's Buckets?It's Justin's turn in the hot seat to talk about what he's got in his buckets: which projects make the most money? Which take the most time? Where is he focused on breaking new ground? How does Transistor, The Podcast Standards Projects, and other projects he's got going all fit together? Plus: what kind of grit, desire, and resilience do you need to actually build a company that works?Timestamps:(01:09) - Why Brian will never join your Slack (04:54) - What email client did Brian switch to? (16:56) - Justin's matrix of boxes (17:58) - What are...2025-07-041h 07The PanelThe Panel"Happy little shovels"Brian Casel shares a first look at BuilderMethods.com. Brian dig into how he's going to grow an email list from scratch, and we had a great chat about what makes an email newsletter awesome.The bulk of our chat was about honestly assessing the resources, time, and energy Brian is putting into each project, and how much revenue each project is producing. (Check out Justin's diagram here)Timestamps:(00:05) - We're back live! (01:15) - What is BuilderMethods.com? (04:04) - Brian's building a newsletter builder first (08:17) - What makes a good newsletter? (15:44...2025-06-201h 09AI for Business PodcastAI for Business PodcastE2: Scaling ClickUp into a $4B SaaS Empire with Chris Cunningham Co-Founder of ClickUpIn this energizing episode of the AI for Business podcast, you’ll hear my business partner Brian Hansen in a high-impact conversation with Chris Cunningham, Co-Founder and Head of Marketing at ClickUp. Chris shares the raw, behind-the-scenes story of how ClickUp grew into a $4 billion company by thinking differently, moving fast, and staying scrappy. Recorded live during the AI for Business Virtual Summit, this session is packed with powerful insights for entrepreneurs ready to scale with AI and unconventional marketing strategies.   Chris dives deep into the steps that took ClickUp from a tiny startup to one...2025-06-2032 minThe PanelThe PanelBrian Launches His New ProjectBrian's walking through the new website and idea he's launching and getting Justin's feedback on what he thinks will work and what could use refining, the struggle of creating video content in 2025, keeping course content fresh, whether another podcast is the best use of time, and whether targeting junior or professional software developers is the best route to go.Timestamps:(00:00) - What broke the internet? (02:00) - Sports is heartache (05:49) - The trouble with hosting video costs (24:57) - What is Brian launching? (35:13) - The struggle of creating video content (37:48) - How are people finding the...2025-06-131h 23The PanelThe PanelChanged my mind: AI is actually good for codingBig episode! Brian shares the results of his launch of Instrumental Components (sales numbers, and how he's feeling). He also talks about his next project: helping devs and teams navigate how to use AI in software development and design. This episode was recorded live, with tons of folks joining us in the "panel" chat. Adam Wathan ended up joining us last-minute to talk about how he's changed is mind on AI and coding, and how AI is affecting Tailwind's business.Timestamps:(02:50) - What is Instrumental Components and how has the launch been? (11:06) - Why...2025-06-061h 32The PanelThe PanelBack from London UK – so much to talk aboutJustin just got back from a big trip to London UK for the podcast industry conference, and honestly, it's got him thinking about some big thoughts about the podcasting medium. This episode starts out with an honest chat between Brian and Justin: 'How are you feeling about the podcast so far?'Timestamps:(00:06) - Just the two of us (01:06) - The struggle with guests on a podcast (10:33) - What if we did it live? (16:46) - What's Justin been up to? (20:28) - How does the shift in podcasting affect Transistor? (24:50) - Justin's universal theory about...2025-05-301h 09The PanelThe PanelBrian's launch – how did it go?Justin and Brian talk about how Brian's launch for Instrumental Components went. "Some things are way harder now that I'm older." Brian describes some of the technical challenges faced during the launch. There's also a meaty section about how much AI to use in software development (and how Brian uses it). At the end, Justin provides some feedback on Brian's pricing and marketing strategy.Timestamps:(00:05) - Introduction (02:00) - Brian's early access launch (04:15) - The fear that nobody is going to buy (06:45) - Sass vs product (09:43) - How does it feel to launch a product...2025-05-161h 18The PanelThe Panel"I hit my initial goal for my business – what's next?"Justin is wrestling with strategic decisions for Transistor after hitting his initial "success goal," while Brian is two weeks away from launching a new Rails components product and grappling with how to reach his target audience.Timestamps:(00:06) - What are we talking about in this episode? (01:41) - The importance of a founder or CEO (05:40) - Learning about marketing from politics (18:27) - Thinking about the next phase of Transistor (36:27) - Not knowing how a new product or service will be recieved until you launch it (48:34) - Being in motion in the direction you think you...2025-05-091h 26The Daily AI ShowThe Daily AI ShowAI Agents Have Vertical SaaS Under Siege (Ep. 457)Want to keep the conversation going?Join our Slack community at thedailyaishowcommunity.comIs vertical SaaS in trouble? With AI agents rapidly evolving, the traditional SaaS model built around dashboards, workflows, and seat-based pricing faces real disruption. The hosts explored whether legacy SaaS companies can defend their turf or if leaner, AI-native challengers will take over.Key Points DiscussedAI agents threaten vertical SaaS by eliminating the need for rigid interfaces and one-size-fits-all workflows.Karl outlined three forces converging: vibe...2025-05-0655 minIgnite: Conversations on Startups, Venture Capital, Tech, Future, and SocietyIgnite: Conversations on Startups, Venture Capital, Tech, Future, and SocietyIgnite Exits: How Hubly Scaled Vertical SaaS for Advisors with Louis Retief | Ep157What if your biggest startup insight came not from a spreadsheet—but from knocking on 150 doors and listening?Louis Retief is the co-founder and former CEO of Hubly, a vertical SaaS platform that reimagined how financial advisors manage compliance, capacity, and client service. What began as a peer-to-peer lending idea pivoted—through sheer grit and real-world curiosity—into a back-office automation engine used by hundreds of firms, eventually leading to an acquisition by Docupace as WealthTech entered its consolidation phase.In this episode, we explore how Louis uncovered a niche...2025-04-2854 minThe PanelThe Panel"Waiting for the Dam to Break" - Jordan Gal's bet on voice AIJordan Gal is breaking the mold with his new startup Rosie. He's targeting non-technical small business owners using consumer-style marketing rather than the B2B approaches most SaaS use. He talks about the opportunities and risks with AI-based startups, and how he's waiting for the "dam to break."Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro (03:42) - Using what I want to listen to to guide what I create (12:10) - The advantage of finding your audience (16:26) - What kinds of experiments have you run lately? (23:28) - What is the marketing strategy for Rosie? (33:10) - Struggling with content creation (47:28...2025-04-251h 08The Nearshore CafeThe Nearshore CafeFrom Google Sheets to Scalable SaaS: How PayTrack Transformed Travel & Expense Management in LATAM🎙️ Featuring Pedro Góes, CEO of PayTrack | The Nearshore Cafe PodcastIn this episode, host Brian Samson speaks with Pedro Góes, CEO of PayTrack, a Brazil-based fintech that evolved from startup hustle to enterprise-level execution—growing from 20 to nearly 400 employees, largely without outside investment.Pedro reveals how PayTrack built an all-in-one travel and expense management platform for medium and enterprise companies, combining travel booking, expense tracking, and corporate cards into a single integrated SaaS solution. The company didn’t just survive the...2025-04-1530 minThe PanelThe PanelFiguring out what to do next (Adam Wathan)Adam Wathan sat down with Justin and Brian to talk about the challenge of staying motivated with your own business, even when you've "made it."However successful you think a well-known product or founder might be, the truth is everyone's dealing with stresses and challenges and things that don't work and figuring out what to do next. That's what this episode is about.The discussion also touches on the potential of video content and YouTube as a way of getting in motion and regaining motivation.Timestamps:(00:06) - Intro (02:52) - Evaluating...2025-04-041h 14The MSP Sales PodcastThe MSP Sales PodcastEpisode 11 - SaaS vs. MSP Sales: What Works and What Doesn’tWhy might SaaS sales reps struggle in MSP sales? On the surface, selling software and selling managed services may seem similar - but the reality is, they require very different approaches. In this episode of The MSP Sales Podcast, we sit down with Tanner Cookson (@ Alternative Payments) to break down the fundamental differences between SaaS sales and MSP sales. We discuss why many SaaS-trained reps struggle in MSP roles, and what MSP owners need to know before making their next sales hire. From the importance of relationship-driven selling to the challenges of longer sales cycles, we explore...2025-03-2741 minThe PanelThe PanelHow do you find Founder-Product Fit?Brian Casel hosts a candid conversation with Val Sopi and Christian Genco about the realities of launching new SaaS products in 2025. All three founders are at pivotal moments in their entrepreneurial journeys, wrestling with what products to build next, how to balance consulting work with product development, and finding the elusive "founder-product fit" that makes building a business sustainable and enjoyable. They share their strategies for validating ideas, dealing with competition, and defining what success truly means beyond just revenue targets.The discussion delves into the unique challenges of the current SaaS landscape, from the impact...2025-03-211h 10The Daily AI ShowThe Daily AI ShowAre AI Agents The Ultimate Threat to SaaS? (Ep. 419)Today's episode tackles a big question sparked by Greg Eisenberg’s recent post: Is AI dismantling the SaaS industry? The team explores how AI agents could disrupt traditional SaaS models by making software interfaces invisible, automating tasks entirely, and potentially reshaping the landscape of business technology. Special guest co-host Anne Murphy joins the discussion, providing insights on trust, business adoption, and why small, nimble startups could outpace established SaaS giants.Key Points Discussed🔴 AI-driven disruption of the SaaS model could make traditional software interfaces obsolete.🟡 AI agents moving f...2025-03-1456 minThe PanelThe PanelShould you still build in public? Peldi (Balsamiq) and Jay Clouse (Creator Science)Peldi is the founder of Balsamiq and pioneered transparent business building in 2007. In this episode, he came to the Panel looking advice on "build in public." We invited Jay Clouse, of Creator Science, on to share his wisdom. Jay had tons of practical suggestions for SaaS founders looking to build community and build in public in an authentic way.Chapters:(00:08) - Introduction of The Panel (04:24) - Why is Peldi interested in build in public in 2025? (09:32) - Build in public has become brag in public (20:44) - Can Peldi give back in some way? (28:25) - Could you...2025-02-211h 006 Figure Creative6 Figure CreativeWhy SaaS Is Best for Freelancers to ModelMost freelancers are making things hard than they need be by just "winging it" - stumbling through their business like they’re lost in the woods with no GPS.But here’s the thing: nearly every problem you have with your business has already been solved.The smartest minds in the world have figured out how to create predictable revenue, retain clients longer, and escape the feast-or-famine cycle. And they’re doing it in one of the most lucrative industries out there: SaaS (Software as a Service).Here's what it looks like if your f...2025-02-1147 minThe PanelThe PanelThe business of open source - Caleb Porzio (Livewire) and Taylor Otwell (Laravel)Is web development still a good career choice in 2025? What's the future of open source? Justin and Brian dive deep with Taylor Otwell (Laravel) and Caleb Porzio (Livewire, Alpine.js, Flux) about the state of web dev, building a business on open source, and the anxiety of managing competition.Chapters:(03:31) - Should people still pursue web development as a career? (11:04) - Are we still excited about the web? Why is Laravel growing? (16:27) - How big are your customers? (25:23) - How interested are developers on the business side of Saas? (34:39) - How did you think about...2025-02-071h 18The PanelThe PanelSaaS predictions for 2025 – Colleen Schnettler and Tyler KingIs bootstrapping a SaaS dead in 2025? How will AI affect software development as an industry? What's working when it comes to marketing?Justin Jackson (Transistor.fm) and Brian Casel (Instrumental Products) are joined by Colleen Schnettler (SaaS Marketing Gym) and Tyler King (Less Annoying CRM) to debate our predictions for the new year. CHAPTERS:0:00 - What to expect3:25 - Is SaaS Getting Harder in 2025?5:16 - Bootstrapped SaaS is past its prime8:32 - "Can you really build a good product with AI?"12:00 - "No-Code is in trouble, AI makes product discovery...2025-01-241h 02The PanelThe PanelEpisode 1 is coming soonHere's a preview of the first episode of The Panel! Justin Jackson (Transistor.fm) and Brian Casel (Instrumental Products)are joined Colleen Schnettler (SaaS Marketing Gym) and Tyler King (Less Annoying CRM) for a candid discussion about the future of bootstrapped SaaS in 2025. A few highlights:Will starting a SaaS be harder in 2025?Is AI going to really going to kill software development jobs?What's actually going to work when it comes to marketing?How to stand out in an AI eraWhat each of us is focused on for 2025Find us on Bluesky:...2025-01-1701 minThe PanelThe PanelThe Panel – smart founders discuss the realities of building a businessWhen it comes to bootstrapping and building software, there's rarely one correct answer.The secret to building better products, profitable companies, and a better life is knowing how to find the best answer for you. That’s the purpose of The Panel podcast. Join hosts Justin (Transistor.fm) and Brian Casel (Instrumental Products) in each episode as they bring together a panel of founders, software developers, and friends to discuss hot topics like:- What's really working in SaaS marketing- The impact of AI on product development- Open source vs...2025-01-1006 minExperiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill  (UX for AI Data Products, SAAS Analytics, Data Product Management)Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill (UX for AI Data Products, SAAS Analytics, Data Product Management)157 - How this materials science SAAS company brings PM+UX+data science together to help materials scientists accelerate R&DR&D for materials-based products can be expensive, because improving a product’s materials takes a lot of experimentation that historically has been slow to execute. In traditional labs, you might change one variable, re-run your experiment, and see if the data shows improvements in your desired attributes (e.g. strength, shininess, texture/feel, power retention, temperature, stability, etc.). However, today, there is a way to leverage machine learning and AI to reduce the number of experiments a material scientist needs to run to gain the improvements they seek. Materials scientists spend a lot of time in the lab—away...2024-11-2634 minPrivate Equity Value Creation PodcastPrivate Equity Value Creation PodcastEp.51: Brian Neider, Lead Edge Capital | How Boards Can Add Value to PortcosShiv interviews Brian Neider, Partner at Lead Edge Capital. In this episode, Shiv and Brian discuss best practices for building boards and what board members can do to add value to  portfolio companies. Learn how to guide a business as a board member once you’ve invested in a company, what the changes to the financial markets mean for PE firms, and how they can source better deals. The information contained in this podcast is not intended to constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice.2024-10-2252 minExperiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill  (UX for AI Data Products, SAAS Analytics, Data Product Management)Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill (UX for AI Data Products, SAAS Analytics, Data Product Management)154 - 10 Things Founders of B2B SAAS Analytics and AI Startups Get Wrong About DIY Product and UI/UX DesignSometimes DIY UI/UX design only gets you so far—and you know it’s time for outside help. One thing prospects from SAAS analytics and data-related product companies often ask me is how things are like in the other guy/gal’s backyard. They want to compare their situation to others like them. So, today, I want to share some of the common “themes” I see that usually are the root causes of what leads to a phone call with me.      By the time I am on the phone with most prospects who already h...2024-10-1544 minExperiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill  (UX for AI Data Products, SAAS Analytics, Data Product Management)Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill (UX for AI Data Products, SAAS Analytics, Data Product Management)153 - What Impressed Me About How John Felushko Does Product and UX at the Analytics SAAS Company, LabStatsIn today’s episode, I’m joined by John Felushko, a product manager at LabStats who impressed me after we recently had a 1x1 call together. John and his team have developed a successful product that helps universities track and optimize their software and hardware usage so schools make smart investments. However, John also shares how culture and value are very tied together—and why their product isn’t a fit for every school, and every country. John shares how important  customer relationships are , how his team designs great analytics user experiences, how they do user research, and what he learne...2024-10-0157 minWantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own BusinessWantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business940: Understanding CUSTOMER BEHAVIOR and smart marketing with data w/ Brian CarrollUnlock the secrets of marketing brilliance with Brian Carroll, a marketing leader who transitioned from the finance world to become an expert in understanding customer behavior and psychology. Inspired by Carl Jung's concepts of personas and archetypes, Brian reveals how he pairs outstanding marketing with exceptional products, using fintech giants as prime examples. Discover why understanding your market and ideal customer is not just important, but essential for both startups and established companies.Brian shares invaluable insights into voice of customer research, emphasizing how to overcome internal biases and effectively structure data. Learn how to align key...2024-09-2537 minExperiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill  (UX for AI Data Products, SAAS Analytics, Data Product Management)Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill (UX for AI Data Products, SAAS Analytics, Data Product Management)152 - 10 Reasons Not to Get Professional UX Design Help for Your Enterprise AI or SAAS Analytics ProductIn today’s episode, I’m going to perhaps work myself out of some consulting engagements, but hey, that’s ok! True consulting is about service—not PPT decks with strategies and tiers of people attached to rate cards. Specifically today, I decided to reframe a topic and approach it from the opposite/negative side. So, instead of telling you when the right time is to get UX design help for your enterprise SAAS analytics or AI product(s), today I’m going to tell you when you should NOT get help!    Reframing this was really fun a...2024-09-1753 minExperiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill  (UX for AI Data Products, SAAS Analytics, Data Product Management)Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill (UX for AI Data Products, SAAS Analytics, Data Product Management)151 - Monetizing SAAS Analytics and The Challenges of Designing a Successful Embedded BI Product (Promoted Episode) Due to a technical glitch that ended up unpublishing this episode right after it originally was released, Episode 151 is a replay of my conversation with Zalak Trivdei from this past March . Please enjoy our chat if you missed it the first time around!   Thanks, Brian     Links Original Episode: https://designingforanalytics.com/resources/episodes/139-monetizing-saas-analytics-and-the-challenges-of-designing-a-successful-embedded-bi-product-promoted-episode/  Sigma Computing: https://sigmacomputing.com Email: zalak@sigmacomputing.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trivedizalak/ Sigma Computing Embedded: https://sigmacomputing.com/embedded About P...2024-09-0349 minBootstrapped WebBootstrapped WebWhy is SaaS hard?Join us in the (free) Bootstrapped Web community on Ripple.fm Today: Why makes SaaS more difficult than other business models?  Rosie first customers!  Brian's pricing experiment update.  Training businesses.  AI waves.  Profitability at $1-2m.  College Football.  US Open Tennis. Brian's stuff: Brian's "One Month MVP" service Brian's SaaS, Clarityflow  Brian on Twitter: @casjam Brian on Threads: @brian.casel Jordan's stuff: Jordan's company, Rosie Jordan on Twitter: @jordangal Jordan on Threads: @jordangal 2024-08-3050 minCache FlowCache FlowE60: Scaling the SaaS Summit: Bootstrapping to SuccessJoin us as we unravel the inspiring bootstrapping saga of Sana Kumar, Founder and CEO of Kovai.co. With a gripping tale of growth from niche product programming to leading three booming SaaS products, Sana shares wisdom on entrepreneurship, the challenges of multi-product focus, and leveraging AI for innovation. Tune in for a hearty blend of tech talk and founder foresight!Here are a few topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow Podcast.Bootstrapped a niche SaaS to 300 peopleCreated LinkedIn content as a CEODiscovered a gap in Do...2024-07-0943 minI\'m Not Selling You AnythingI'm Not Selling You AnythingMastering Growth Planning in B2B SaaS: Insights from LeanScale's CEO Anthony EnricoIn this episode of 'I'm Not Selling You Anything' presented by Salesbricks, we're sitting down with Anthony Enrico, the CEO and founder of Leanscale. Anthony shares his experience in growth planning and modeling for VC-backed startups, emphasizing the importance of quick and effective planning to navigate the challenges of scaling to that next phase. We touch on the evolving dynamics in revenue operations, the significance of iterative planning, and the value of unbiased third-party insights to achieve aggressive growth targets. This one is chock full of things for you to chew on, so grab a knife and fork and...2024-07-0726 minThe EIS NavigatorThe EIS Navigator97 How to master the financials to create success in SaaS with Anthony Nitsos of SaaS GurusSoftware-as-a-Service (SaaS) founders rightly focus on their product and market, but sound finances underpin any success. Anthony Nitsos founded fractional CFO business SaaS Gurus after working in a couple of successful exits. He has seen the inside of many SaaS businesses so has lots of experience in developing good practice and seeing the mistakes that founders make. In this episode, we tap into that knowledge.Amongst other topics, Anthony discusses:balancing different financial metricssensible gross margin targets and when companies should be hitting themchanges in SaaS valuation multiplesthe value of market expertise in generating successsales cycles...2024-06-111h 03Slow & SteadySlow & SteadyA Journey from SaaS to Self-Discovery with Shai SchechterShai Schechter chats with Benedikt and Benedicte about his journey with RightMessage and what he’s been up to these days.Feelings WheelFollow Shai on TwitterCheck out Shai’s websiteExplore Shai’s reading listBoth coming from software backgrounds and coming into the online marketing world, Shai and Brennan created RightMessage to have marketing sites become a bit more dynamic and change based on who was visiting. Shai exited the company in 2023 after working on the product for six years. Since then, he’s been taking it slow and steady while he figures out what to do next.2024-05-301h 01Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill  (UX for AI Data Products, SAAS Analytics, Data Product Management)Experiencing Data w/ Brian T. O’Neill (UX for AI Data Products, SAAS Analytics, Data Product Management)143 - The (5) Top Reasons AI/ML and Analytics SAAS Product Leaders Come to Me For UI/UX Design HelpWelcome back! In today's solo episode, I share the top five struggles that enterprise SAAS leaders have in the analytics/insight/decision support space that most frequently leads them to think they have a UI/UX design problem that has to be addressed. A lot of today's episode will talk about "slow creep," unaddressed design problems that gradually build up over time and begin to impact both UX and your revenue negatively. I will also share 20 UI and UX design problems I often see (even if clients do not!) that, when left unaddressed, may create sales friction, adoption problems...2024-05-1450 minThe Daily AI ShowThe Daily AI ShowAI Flips SaaS: Welcome to Service-as-a-SoftwareIn today’s episode of the Daily AI Show Co-hosts Brian, Beth, along with Karl, Jyunmi and Andy, explored into the transformative concept of "Service as a Software." They explored the potential shift from traditional Software as a Service (SaaS) models to innovative frameworks where services are delivered through sophisticated AI technologies, potentially redefining industry standards and business operations. Key Points Discussed: Service as a Software Overview: The hosts introduced the idea of flipping the traditional SaaS model to "Service as a Software," where AI-driven services could replace the need for bu...2024-05-0240 minCache FlowCache FlowE57: Navigating from peak ZIRP to 2024 in SaaSDive into the podcast world with Grain CEO Jeff Whitlock as we unravel Grain's AI-driven meeting evolution, the merger that molded its future, and the star-studded story of Mike Adams. Get an insider's look into raising VC funds, the trials of startup life, and the riveting roadmap that Grain's cooking up, all topped off with some candid Silicon Valley talk.Here are a few topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow Podcast.Grain's AI Transforms Note-taking.Grain and Startups’ Merger Insight.SaaS Frameworks vs. Intuition.Raising VC Funds: Pros & Cons.The...2024-04-2555 minTest & CodeTest & Code219: Building Django Apps & SaaS Pegasus - Cory ZueI'm starting a SaaS project using Django, and there are tons of decisions right out of the gate. To help me navigate these decisions, I've brought on Cory Zue.   Cory is the creator of SaaS Pegasus, and has tons of experience with Django.Some of the topics discussed:Building Django applicationsSaaS Pegasusplacecard.meWhat boilerplate projects areDjango cookiecutterCookiecutterWhich database to use, probably PostgreSQLAuthentication choises, probably AllauthDocker, Docker for development, Docker for deploymentDeployment targets / hosting services. Render, Heroku, Fly.io, for PaaS options.Front end frameworks. Bootstrap, Tailwind, DaisyUI, TailwindUIHTMX vs React vs straight Django templatesRocketsFont Aw...2024-04-2448 minBootstrapped WebBootstrapped WebNot Selling to SaaSEmail for SaaS.  Selling to Main Street.  AI in the real world.  Offloading customer support.  UI/UX consultancy pricing.  YouTube experimentation.  Vacation guilt.  Kitchen renovations. Connect with Jordan: Jordan's company, Rally Jordan on Twitter: @jordangal Jordan on Threads: @jordangal Connect with Brian: Brian's consultancy: Instrumental Products Brian's SaaS, Clarityflow  Brian on Twitter: @casjam Brian on Threads: @brian.casel 2024-04-1946 minBootstrapped WebBootstrapped WebSell to SaaS?Exploring products that sell to SaaS.  Flights.  Credit card points.  Passover.  Elections.  Twitter.  Validation.  No-kids vacations. Connect with Brian: Brian's Product Studio:  Instrumental Products Brian's SaaS, Clarityflow  Brian on Twitter: @casjam Brian on Threads: @brian.casel Connect with Jordan: Jordan's company, Rally Jordan on Twitter: @jordangal Jordan on Threads: @jordangal 2024-04-1135 minTest & CodeTest & Code217: Podcasting / SaaS / Work Life Balance - Justin JacksonIf you've ever thought about starting a podcast or a SaaS project, you'll want to listen to this episode. Justin is one of the people who motivated me to get started podcasting. He's also running a successful SaaS company, transistor.fm, which hosts this podcast.Topics:PodcastingBuilding new SaaS (software as a service) productsBalancing work, side hustle, and familyGreat places to snowboard in British ColumbiaBTW. This episode was recorded last summer before I switched to transistor.fm.I'm now on Transistor for most of a year now, and I love i...2024-04-1157 min