Today, I’m talking to Moritz Dausinger, a serial indie hacker with several exits under his belt. Moritz most recently pivoted his software business Refiner after 18 months of trying to figure out a way forward. Well, now he’s found it. We will chat about figuring out how to structure sales, how and who to hire, … Continue reading Moritz Dausinger — Serial Indie Entrepreneurship
Year: 2023
Utility, Pricing, and Entrepreneurship
Utility isn't just "being a Swiss Army knife." In fact, this might be one of the biggest misconceptions in entrepreneurship. Too many founders conflate the value of their products with the amount of potential problems it can solve. They spend their time and efforts slapping on more and more perceived “functions” that end up diluting … Continue reading Utility, Pricing, and Entrepreneurship
Kevin McArdle — The Man Who Changed My Life (and Could Change Yours)
Kevin McArdle bought my SaaS. For millions. And now, I get to talk to him about all things acquisition. In our chat, we discuss the importance of annual exit planning for startup founders, we explore the mindset and framework necessary for building a successful and sellable business, as well as the benefits of stepping outside … Continue reading Kevin McArdle — The Man Who Changed My Life (and Could Change Yours)
Self-Censorship on Twitter
In my Twitter Teardowns over the last few weeks, I've noted a lot of budding audience-builders struggling with what to talk about and what not to say. It makes sense: we're afraid to be labeled as one thing or another. Twitter is widely regarded as a divisive and vitriolic platform where people constantly fight about … Continue reading Self-Censorship on Twitter
Paul Millerd — Walking The Pathless Path
Are you feeling burnt out or overwhelmed by societal expectations? Today, I’m talking to Paul Millerd, author of “The Pathless Path.” We talk about hustle traps, the stories we tell ourselves about success, and our obsession with productivity. Learn how to connect with yourself, rediscover leisure as a positive force in your life, and find … Continue reading Paul Millerd — Walking The Pathless Path
Twitter Teardowns: 3 Low Hanging Fruit to Massively Improve Your Twitter Presence
Ever since I offered to tear down my followers’ Twitter profiles on a whim a week ago, I have been inundated with requests. At $100 each, this has been a very popular offering, and I have recorded dozens of videos diving into Twitter profiles and pointing out the small changes that can make a whole … Continue reading Twitter Teardowns: 3 Low Hanging Fruit to Massively Improve Your Twitter Presence
Dr. Julie Gurner — Founder Mental Health 101
https://youtu.be/RjIZ8g0sxZw https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb3e42ca Arvid Kahl 0:00Hello everyone and welcome to The Bootstrapped Founder. Today, I'm talking to Dr. Julie Gurner. She's a performance coach and a doctor of Psychology. We'll talk about dealing with imposter syndrome, burnout, how to deal with the avalanche of advice on Twitter and why it's so hard for founders to cope … Continue reading Dr. Julie Gurner — Founder Mental Health 101
How to Build in Public Without Revealing Too Much
The one thing that really scares entrepreneurs away from Building in Public is the risk of sharing too much. Giving away their secret sauce. Spilling the beans. Revealing the hidden recipe. (Why are all these metaphors about food?) For some people, that fear of over-exposing themselves keeps them from even thinking about sharing their journey. They shroud … Continue reading How to Build in Public Without Revealing Too Much
Joe Masilotti — Building in Public and Monetizing Open Source
https://youtu.be/uxfUZ31QYGY https://share.transistor.fm/s/ebd473b8 Arvid Kahl 0:00Hello everyone and welcome to The Bootstrapped Founder. Today, I'm talking to Joe Masilotti, the founder of RailsDevs, a reverse job platform for Ruby on Rails developers. We talk about monetizing an open source project, building in public and marketing yourself and your business both to employers and developers. Here's Joe. … Continue reading Joe Masilotti — Building in Public and Monetizing Open Source
Why Entrepreneurs are Choosing ‘Short-Lived Businesses’ Over ‘Forever Businesses
Back when our economy allowed most of us to eventually be able to afford a house, we developed the phrase "starter home." It describes the first careful introduction to homeownership for young people. The first home — of many. The one to get started with. A home that will be owned temporarily before the growing … Continue reading Why Entrepreneurs are Choosing ‘Short-Lived Businesses’ Over ‘Forever Businesses