Justin catches up with his old internet friend Paul Jarvis. Today, Paul co-founded Fathom Analytics with Jack Ellis: a simple alternative to Google Analytics. Paul is also the author of the book "Company of One," which has influenced a whole generation of indie entrepreneurs (and has been reviewed by Cal Newport, Chris Guillebeau, Ben Chestnut, Tiago Forte, and more). Previously, Justin and Paul did a weekly mastermind, where they supported and encouraged each other around our indie businesses. They decided to do a catch-up call and recorded it so you could listen in. 👍Highlights:(00:10) - Intro (02:20) - Being off the internet (03:58) - What's a typical day for Paul? (06:21) - Looking back at our Mastermind call (08:08) - There's no beginning and no end (10:36) - Things that are out of your control affect your business (13:08) - Does Justin's surfing metaphor make sense to a surfer? (16:11) - How would you start an indie business in 2023? (22:05) - You've got to get in motion (25:08) - Using products in your category for a long time (27:53) - Is there still any room in Saas? (31:56) - The act of making the bet (38:45) - Is freelancing still viable in 2023? (42:55) - Company design is lifestyle design (45:00) - Worrying about being stagnant (47:20) - How do you handle customer feature requests? (52:08) - It's ok to be late to a shift in the market (58:24) - Caring is an indie advantage (01:05:05) - Collaboration is what gets us anywhere 🎙️ Podcast hosting is provided by Transistor.fm.📺 Learn how to start your own podcast!Links:Fathom Analytics (get $10 off)Book: Company of OneArticle: How to Start a MastermindWayback Machine: Mint AnalyticsArticle: Why we moved from courses to SaaSSelf-Publishing Hangout: Paul Jarvis, Nathan Barry, Sacha Greif, Justin Jackson Thanks to our monthly supporters Pascal from sharpen.page Rewardful.com Greg Park Mitchell Davis from RecruitKit.com.au Marcel Fahle, wearebold.af Bill Condo (@mavrck) Ward from MemberSpace.com Evandro Sasse Austin Loveless Michael Sitver Dan Buda Colin Gray Dave Giunta ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Paul Jarvis shares why you might want to rethink growth as the status quo, how social media has changed the way we think about success & the three questions you should ask yourself before working towards any goal. Find Paul here: http://pjrvs.com Get the full full interview here: patreon.com/mattdavella

In this engaging conversation, Paul Jarvis, author of 'Company of One' and founder of Fathom Analytics, shares his minimalist business philosophy that champions staying small for greater impact. He discusses how to balance profitability with sustainability, emphasizing intentionality and simplicity in entrepreneurship. Paul highlights the pitfalls of vanity metrics and the importance of genuine engagement with clients. With practical advice, he challenges traditional growth norms, advocating for operating as a 'company of one' to achieve fulfillment and authenticity.

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