Reflecting on a year of growth, the host discusses the impressive successes of TinySeed and MicroConf while tackling the looming threat of burnout. He highlights the importance of self-care and early intervention to maintain productivity. Listeners learn about the value of personal reflection, journaling, and even founder retreats to foster satisfaction at work. The conversation emphasizes adapting to change to ensure a more fulfilling professional life as they head into 2024.
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SaaS Playbook Success
Rob Walling discusses the unexpected success of his self-published book, "The SaaS Playbook."
It sold 10,000 copies in seven months, exceeding his initial Kickstarter goal.
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Audience Growth as KPI
Rob Walling's audience grew significantly, exceeding 100,000 across multiple platforms.
Reaching more people is key to his mission of multiplying self-sustaining startups.
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Approaching Burnout
Despite the success, Rob Walling noticed approaching burnout from the demanding content schedule and travel.
He started experiencing fatigue from creating content and traveling.
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In episode 694, join Rob Walling as he recaps 2023. He reflects on growing TinySeed, MicroConf, the YouTube channel and this podcast. Rob also addresses his struggle with "arrival fallacy" and the continuous journey of success. Alongside the growth, he describes seeing burnout on the horizon, emphasizes the importances of addressing that early, and what it means for him and his team in 2024.
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