Unearth the secrets of YouTube monetization and growth in our conversation with YouTube creator Aprilynne Alter. Prepare to be enlightened as Aprilynne reveals her journey, from retaking control of her editing process to experimenting with an array of content styles and formats. We dive into her daring exploration of NFTs and the groundbreaking transformation that … Continue reading Aprilynne Alter — Behind the Scenes of a Successful YouTuber
Category: Interview
Erica Schneider — Build Your Personal Platform (And Not Just a Brand)
Getting started often brings valuable lessons that shape our paths in life; my chat with Erica Schneider, an expert in building authentic personal platforms, is a testament to this. We navigated the terrain of creating an authentic personal brand, focusing on the courage it takes to do so and the power of authenticity in the … Continue reading Erica Schneider — Build Your Personal Platform (And Not Just a Brand)
Amanda Goetz — The Antidote to Hustle Culture
I finally got to talk to Amanda Goetz, a marketer-turned-full-time-creator, who's generously poured out her wisdom on navigating the creator economy. Amanda's journey from corporate life to the creator economy is filled with valuable lessons about embracing awkward self-promotion, overcoming 'Cringe Valley', and the journey of (maybe?) writing a book. This conversation is a must-listen … Continue reading Amanda Goetz — The Antidote to Hustle Culture
Ruben Gamez — Cracking the E-Signature Market
https://youtu.be/BSf_M2US1o4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/74b243f9 Arvid Kahl 0:00 Welcome to The Bootstrapped Founder. Today, I'm chatting with Ruben Gamez. He's a longtime indie hacker, a SaaS experts and then all round treasure trove, both of knowledge and community support. He is wonderful. Ruben shares with me his approach to alternating between low touch and high touch during many … Continue reading Ruben Gamez — Cracking the E-Signature Market
Corey Haines — Mastering Product Marketing
https://youtu.be/WG6qrEnWNxA https://share.transistor.fm/s/30c61a32 Arvid Kahl 0:00 Welcome to The Bootstrapped Founder. Today, I'm excited to share my conversation with marketing expert, Corey Haines. We dive deep into some of the biggest challenges that indie hackers face when it comes to product marketing. Corey explains why so many of us struggle with talking about their products effectively … Continue reading Corey Haines — Mastering Product Marketing
Emmet Gibney — Referred Into the Role of CEO
https://youtu.be/FpymMil-3Ks https://share.transistor.fm/s/a68eab7b Arvid Kahl Welcome to The Bootstrapped Founder. We've all heard of climbing the corporate ladder. But my guest today, Emmet Gibney, takes this concept to a whole new level. He shares his remarkable journey from customer support to the role of interim CEO at Rewardful. We discuss about this transition and the expansion … Continue reading Emmet Gibney — Referred Into the Role of CEO
Louis Pereira — When an Indie Hacker Strikes Gold
https://youtu.be/y0GbP43xtpo https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad81b535 Arvid Kahl 0:00 Welcome to The Bootstrapped Founder. Today, I'm talking to Louis Pereira. He's the maker behind the audio transcription product, Audio Pen, which recently became very successful after many not so great attempts at building other businesses. Louis shares his insights into how he approached pricing and subscriptions to validate demand … Continue reading Louis Pereira — When an Indie Hacker Strikes Gold
Danny Postma — An Indie Hacker’s Business Evolution
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
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