Pet Rock Projects (And Why They… Rock)

Tony Dinh, a well-known indie hacker, recently shared an article about his Indie Hacker journey that reached the top of Hacker News. As usual, some people reacted negatively to an indie hacker sharing their story. One common criticism was that these small projects, or "pet rock projects," aren't valuable. There was a strong sentiment in … Continue reading Pet Rock Projects (And Why They… Rock)

What I Learned From 250 Podcast Episodes

This week, I celebrated the podcast reaching 250 episodes with my most recent interview with Amanda Goetz. Just last week, the podcast hit 250,000 overall downloads. These are numbers I never expected to reach. And here I am, still enjoying creating new episodes and interviewing people every week. Today, I want to reflect on the … Continue reading What I Learned From 250 Podcast Episodes

In Pod We Trust: How Creators Can Best Juggle Credibility & Sponsored Content

People would rather sift through fake AI results than see yet another ad. Something is happening in advertising, and the creator economy is affected greatly. The shift towards trust-based advertising is a wake-up call for founders and creators when crafting their marketing strategy, as honesty, integrity, and trust are now essential components of a successful … Continue reading In Pod We Trust: How Creators Can Best Juggle Credibility & Sponsored Content

Writing with a Nemesis: Using ChatGPT to Strengthen Your Arguments

Are you getting tired of ChatGPT's endless regurgitation of SEO-optimized articles and social media posts? Even ChatGPT is getting tired of that. Too many people use the trendy AI as a text generator. Too few use it as a highly capable writing partner that never sleeps. When I first ran into ChatGPT, I swore I'd never … Continue reading Writing with a Nemesis: Using ChatGPT to Strengthen Your Arguments

MicroConf US ’23 Recap — What Happens When 250 SaaS Founders Meet

This week, I got on my first post-COVID trip and headed to Denver, Colorado for MicroConf 2023. It. Was. Awesome. Unsurprisingly, being in the same room with 250 other bootstrapped SaaS founders is one of the nerdiest things you can do. And it was as enlightening as it was nerdy. I just arrived back home … Continue reading MicroConf US ’23 Recap — What Happens When 250 SaaS Founders Meet

Artificial Scarcity Damages the Creator Economy

Artificial scarcity is a trendy marketing tactic. I see limited-time sales, contests, and first-come-first-serve discounts —only 5 copies left at $20!!— all over the place. And it bothers me — because what's being sold are digital products: eBooks, courses, and software subscriptions. In a world where marginal cost —how much it costs you to create … Continue reading Artificial Scarcity Damages the Creator Economy