Ever wondered how to handle the competitive world of AI products and copycats while running a global business? Well, you're in luck. This episode of The Bootstrapped Founder features a heart-to-heart with indie hacker and global entrepreneur, Danny Postma. Danny takes us behind the scenes of his entrepreneurial journey, sharing priceless insights on transitioning from … Continue reading Danny Postma — An Indie Hacker’s Business Evolution
Year: 2023
Things That Kill The Village
Online communities often remind me of villages, offering a sense of belonging, a place to grow roots, and a bustling exchange of ideas and services. I found my 'village' among sci-fi enthusiasts and software entrepreneurs online. And I do my best to contribute to the continuation and improvement of these communities. But not everyone has … Continue reading Things That Kill The Village
Brian Sierakowski — Leading an Acquired Business
Ever found yourself stepping into a role that you never expected you'd be in? That’s what my guest, Brian Sierakowski, did when he took over as CEO of Bearmetrics, a company that he had not founded, but was handed over to him after an acquisition by a private equity firm. Entering an existing team, dealing … Continue reading Brian Sierakowski — Leading an Acquired Business
Eventual Reciprocity
The concept of eventual reciprocity has been incredibly beneficial in my journey of building a media business. Any business, really. It suggests that if you give without expecting anything in return, people will feel compelled to reciprocate over time. It draws its power from the fact that nobody wants to owe someone else for longer … Continue reading Eventual Reciprocity
Tony Dinh — Ups and Downs of an Indie Hacker Journey
https://youtu.be/i99OHAacxbk https://share.transistor.fm/s/ee414120 Arvid Kahl 0:00 Welcome to The Bootstrapped Founder. Tony Dinh is a prolific indie hacker and I’m talking to him today. I’ve been following Tony’s journey building and designing products in public on Twitter for years now. And that’s what I wanted to talk to him about today, indie hacking in public. We … Continue reading Tony Dinh — Ups and Downs of an Indie Hacker Journey
The Bad Kind of Attention
Attention! It feels like attention has become a currency of its own right in our digital economy. Where the eyeballs go, the wallets follow. Naturally, we all want a slice of that attention pie. We all want an audience, be it readers, followers, customers, or supporters. And we want their attention. We would do a … Continue reading The Bad Kind of Attention
Jason Cohen — Two Exits & Two Unicorns
https://youtu.be/fMniLsLl5nc https://share.transistor.fm/s/b349aec5 Arvid Kahl 0:00 Are you a bootstrapper who’s never considered raising investment money? Or maybe you’re a diehard VC funded growth hacker who can’t imagine running a business without that extra cash infusion? Well, either way, Jason Cohen’s journey from bootstrapping to raising millions will give you a fresh perspective on the funding … Continue reading Jason Cohen — Two Exits & Two Unicorns
Entrepreneurship isn’t genetic. It’s memetic.
Entrepreneurship is not something we inherit or solely a matter of genetics. As a first-generation founder, I believe that it is profoundly influenced by the ideas and values we adopt. When we closely examine how entrepreneurs are raised and what drives them, we begin to notice intriguing similarities that spark questions about where their entrepreneurial … Continue reading Entrepreneurship isn’t genetic. It’s memetic.
Andrew McIntosh — First-Generation Entrepreneurs
https://youtu.be/Iez5Qcz6JOs https://share.transistor.fm/s/e49eaaa6 Arvid Kahl 0:00Welcome to The Bootstrapped Founder. Today, I'm talking to Andrew McIntosh. He is a first generation entrepreneur. Andrew leads a community of people just like himself. And in fact, myself too. I'm also a first generation entrepreneur. And it's very likely that you are one, too. Andrew and I talk about … Continue reading Andrew McIntosh — First-Generation Entrepreneurs
Responding Fast to Customers — A Good Idea?
I used to think that responding to customer service requests as soon as possible was an unequivocally good idea. After all, who doesn't want to show their customers that they truly care about them? That they would drop everything to help someone in need? But this dedication to responding quickly comes at a price. A … Continue reading Responding Fast to Customers — A Good Idea?