Mostly Technical 108: Database School Launch 🚀
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Nov 25, 2025 Ian and Aaron dive into the launch of Database School, revealing pre-launch rituals and last-minute website tasks. They share their experiences with Stripe's payment integration and discuss pricing strategies, including a $199 annual debate. The duo showcases the role of AI in creating course assets and site management with Gemini, highlighting its efficiency. They also touch on future content and upcoming micro-launches, wrapping up with a light-hearted segment about the championship-winning bagels in their area.
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Last-Minute Office Sleepover
- Ian slept in the office the night before launch and showered there the next morning to save time.
- He did this because he needed every possible minute to finish launch tasks.
Weekend Sprint To Launch
- Ian worked through weekend nap slots and even sat in his car during church to finish migration work.
- He and his team ultimately pulled the launch trigger at 10:01 a.m.
Test Payments And Seat Logic
- Do test payment flows and webhooks before announcing a launch.
- Verify seat assignment and post-checkout verification to avoid user confusion.