Earlier this week, I finally found time to work on a large code change. When I deployed it, things got worse quickly. Here's what happened, why it happened, and how this changed my approach to working on a complicated software project. One thing became apparent: while it may look like a waste of time to … Continue reading My SaaS Server Exploded (& How I Salvaged It)
Category: Building in Public
Podscan, 2 months and $1k MRR in
It’s been two months of running Podscan for real. So let’s take a look at what happened, what didn’t happen, and if I already spent all that funding money. First, because it’s quite likely the most interesting topic, let’s talk money. I never disclosed the full amount, and I likely won’t for a while, but … Continue reading Podscan, 2 months and $1k MRR in
MicroConf Atlanta — My Biggest Learnings
I am writing this still from the hotel where MicroConf 2024 just wrapped up. I'm on the road in Atlanta, and I want to share my impressions from this conference and the things I learned, the things I'm taking home with me to work on my software as a service business, my media brand, and … Continue reading MicroConf Atlanta — My Biggest Learnings
Rethinking the Creator Economy
Is the creator economy a misnomer? When I think about creators and the effort and time they spend on their work, it seems similar to a 9-to-5 job. For most people, it’s a daily grind. It’s main focus is retaining attention. Without attention, creators have nothing. An artist needs people to consume their work, listen … Continue reading Rethinking the Creator Economy
Voices of Influence: How Expert Feedback Shapes SaaS Success
If you ever wondered how you can be influential without becoming an “influencer,” this is for you. I’ll share a way of reframing what it means to impact other people’s lives without taking selfies all day long. Last week, I talked about getting feedback from the right people. I also shared my reservations about the … Continue reading Voices of Influence: How Expert Feedback Shapes SaaS Success
Fear-Setting my SaaS: What’s Enough?
It’s early evening, and I am sitting in my home office thinking about building software businesses while upstairs, in the kitchen, gingerbread cookies are baked and decorated. The holidays are a season where our priorities clash particularly often. And, for me, Christmas is also a time for re-evaluating choices, making long-term plans, and preparing for … Continue reading Fear-Setting my SaaS: What’s Enough?
NoCode, AI, and the Future of Software Entrepreneurship
While working on my Podline.fm, I've thought a lot about technology choices and the challenges of creating a new product. NoCode was always a top contender for the initial prototype. When I started building Podline, I explored NoCode tools to see if they could help me create what I wanted. My project needed a highly … Continue reading NoCode, AI, and the Future of Software Entrepreneurship
I’m starting a new SaaS Journey
Today, I want to share with you something rather unexpected. I'm building a Software-as-a-service business again. You heard that right. After a few years of writing for people, I'm coding for machines again. And this time, I'll share the whole journey, starting today, right from the beginning. Let's build in public. Now, I've been a … Continue reading I’m starting a new SaaS Journey
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
The Flip Side: When Not to Build in Public
In the world of entrepreneurship, there's been a growing trend towards building in public - the concept of sharing the journey of creating a product or a business with a public audience. I'm a big fan of this approach to building something meaningful in front of those to whom it matters the most. But it … Continue reading The Flip Side: When Not to Build in Public