I’m a pretty okay developer, but when it comes to marketing and sales, I really need help. And for the longest time, I’ve held myself back. That ends today. My current SaaS business, Podscan, is at a point where some very important decisions need to be made. I’ve got something quite big in the works, … Continue reading Addressing my Weaknesses
Johannes Radig — Traveling the World and Raising Prices
Johannes Radig (@joradig) runs a SaaS from the Canary Islands — the most recent stop on a globe-spanning digital nomad trip. Johannes and I chat about building a software business for agencies, how hard it is to find just the right prices, and what traditional marketing efforts can do for indie hackers. We dive into Leadsie, … Continue reading Johannes Radig — Traveling the World and Raising Prices
AI Hype — The Straight Line Bias and the Fear of not Keeping Up
We live in a world where new technology is booming, and those booms are heard loudly, like the AI explosion on everyone's mind lately – developers, entrepreneurs, and more. It's hard not to want to join the AI movement. Many of us worry that if we don't start using AI or building AI businesses, it … Continue reading AI Hype — The Straight Line Bias and the Fear of not Keeping Up
Tyler Tringas — Investing in Bootstrapped SaaS
Tyler Tringas (@tylertringas) invests in bootstrapped businesses. Wait… Aren't those supposed to NOT take investment money? What's going on here? Alignment is what's going on. Where traditional VC's often have very different goals from founders, funds like Tyler's Calm Company Fund focuses on helping niche software businesses that don't chase hypergrowth. Instead, Tyler supports those who … Continue reading Tyler Tringas — Investing in Bootstrapped SaaS
How I Deal with Investment Offers
Ever since I started building Podscan in public, I’ve received a lot of attention. And it’s been spectacular: I’ve found early users, prospects, customers, and cheerleaders. Apparently, when people see something get traction, they want to be a part of it. Besides the much welcome support on social media, this has also resulted in a … Continue reading How I Deal with Investment Offers
Nick Groeneveld — Speaking the Language of your Customers
Nick Groeneveld (@ToolboxOfDesign) understands that design isn't about gadgets, widgets, or buttons. For Nick, design is understanding the needs, desires, and expectations of those you aim to serve. We chat about talking to your customers, what common mistakes indie hackers make when thinking about "design", and just how much more UX means than web interfaces. Nick … Continue reading Nick Groeneveld — Speaking the Language of your Customers
Podscan, One Month in
It’s been a month since I started my latest business adventure. And today, I’ll share with you what happened in a month, how I approach talking about it, what that gets me, and where I’ll go from here. Let’s start with the numbers: within this first month, Podscan has attracted over 400 users, of which … Continue reading Podscan, One Month in
Marc Louvion — Becoming a Product Launch Beast
Marc Louvion (@marc_louvion) is the Maker of the Year 2023 and the visionary behind the innovative ShipFast. His product development philosophy emphasizes rapid shipping and focusing on feature-specific builds, which has transformed his approach to creating tech products. Utilizing platforms like ProductHunt for launches, Marc highlights the importance of pre-validation and community feedback in fine-tuning his products, illustrating … Continue reading Marc Louvion — Becoming a Product Launch Beast
Adversarial Thinking in Entrepreneurship
Earlier this week, I was inspired by a clip from an interview with Rick Rubin. He discussed that art should be created primarily for the artist's satisfaction, placing the audience second. Art truly resonates with others only when it authentically represents the creator's best effort. He contrasted this with commerce, often prioritizing the audience's needs … Continue reading Adversarial Thinking in Entrepreneurship
Sharath Kuruganty — Letting Go Isn’t Quitting
Sharath Kuruganty (@5harath) is not only a successful software entrepreneur and podcast host, but he's also open about the tough times he's faced, like losing his job while buying a home and having a baby. Sharath talks about the importance of being grateful, loving yourself, and understanding that life is short. He tells us how staying … Continue reading Sharath Kuruganty — Letting Go Isn’t Quitting