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The Bootstrapped Founder

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May 10, 2024 • 20min

319: My SaaS Server Exploded (& How I Salvaged It)

Explore setbacks and insights in software development, efficient deployment using Laravel Forge, reversible database changes, turning failures into progress, and leveraging business growth strategies. Learn from challenges and experiment for success.
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May 8, 2024 • 40min

318: Louie Bacaj — Betting Small to Win Big

Louie Bacaj, a former Walmart engineer turned venture capitalist, shares insights on making small bets for financial freedom and fulfillment. The podcast explores transitioning from engineering to entrepreneurship, AI implementation in business, building success through strategic bets, and creating a life aligned with values. The discussion emphasizes diversifying income streams, monetizing expertise, and using AI tools like GPT for content creation.
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May 3, 2024 • 21min

317: Podscan, 2 months and $1k MRR in

The podcast discusses the progress of a startup after two months, achieving $1,000 MRR. Topics range from server infrastructure upgrades, customer interactions, sales call structuring, and coding flow preparation for future business plans.
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May 1, 2024 • 52min

316: Marybeth Alexander — Knowledgebase Secrets

Marybeth Alexander, Chief Executive Owl at KnowledgeOwl, shares knowledgebase tips beyond customer service: KB for marketing, sales, and internal docs. Discusses AI in knowledge management, simple pricing for growth, and B-corp sustainability practices.
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Apr 26, 2024 • 19min

315: MicroConf Atlanta — My Biggest Learnings

The host shares insights from MicroConf 2024, discussing motivational archetypes and personal evolution. Topics include community engagement, informative talks, relationship building, and networking at the conference. Dr. Sherry Walling's talk on mental health and motivation is highlighted, along with discussions on business value and preparing for business sales.
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Apr 24, 2024 • 49min

314: Nicolai Klemke — Switching Lanes: Physics PhD to Indie Hacker

Nicolai Klemke, a Physics PhD turned Indie Hacker, shares insights on the AI market, niche customer segments, team building, music industry, synthesizers, and networking in a captivating founder journey discussion.
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Apr 19, 2024 • 24min

313: Challenges of Offering an API

Exploring challenges of offering an API, protecting data while ensuring usability, legal implications discussed. Strategies for database protection, API usage limits, and generating podcast metrics. Insights on navigating premium dictionary access and potential business sale options.
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Apr 17, 2024 • 49min

312: Aaron Francis — You're FIRED!

Aaron Francis, an entrepreneur who turned to entrepreneurship after losing his job, shares his journey of building a genuine online community and the power of authentic storytelling. He discusses navigating layoffs, starting Try Hard Studios for video production, and exploring career paths through exploration. The podcast touches on vulnerability, authenticity on Twitter, seizing opportunities, and the option of selling businesses on acquire.com.
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Apr 12, 2024 • 20min

311: Finding my Ideal Customer Profile

Exploring the journey to finding the Ideal Customer Profile, highlighting the framework for building, marketing, and selling. Discussing the importance of direct interaction with early adopters in the software business. Delving into complexities of Ideal Customer Profiles for business development and enhancing a data platform for podcasts. Navigating business challenges, selling opportunities, and using acquire.com for strategic navigation.
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Apr 10, 2024 • 46min

310: Jessica Malnik — How to Communicate as an Indie Hacker

Marketing expert Jessica Malnik shares insights on remote work evolution, effective communication strategies, fractional hiring, AI in writing, customer conversations, and mental health in remote work. Learn about cultural communication in business and marketing for startups.

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