Indie Bites Rob Walling on multiple projects, why building an audience is dumb and other SaaS wisdom
Oct 13, 2023
Rob Walling, a veteran entrepreneur in the bootstrapping and indie scene, discusses his journey in the industry and the importance of building great businesses. He reflects on his decision to stop pursuing SaaS projects, shares insights on the audience-first approach, and provides recommendations for books, podcasts, and founders to follow.
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Post-Exit Restlessness And TinySeed
- Rob sold Drip and felt he'd learned what he needed, which made him consider stopping in SaaS.
- He channeled curiosity into TinySeed to keep learning through new founders and companies.
Founder Retreat Changed A Major Decision
- Rob considered buying a board-game site as a hobby business after Drip but paused to reflect.
- A founder retreat helped him decide to double down on his existing work and legacy instead.
Use Retreats To Reassess And Delegate
- Do regular founder retreats to reassess priorities when you hit inflection points.
- Use them to identify what only you should do and what you should delegate to be more effective.