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The Bootstrapped Founder

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Dec 6, 2023 • 1h 5min

274: Amanda Natividad — Mastering Content Creation and Audience Engagement

Amanda Natividad, an expert in marketing and writing, shares valuable insights on creating unique and engaging content, understanding social media algorithms, and the future of content creation with AI. She emphasizes the importance of being liked rather than just being the best to grow your audience. Amanda also discusses the role of a fractional marketing director and offers tips on using tools like SparkToro for audience research. Don't miss her amusing story of how she got Rand Fishkin to follow her!
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Dec 1, 2023 • 15min

273: Freedom vs. Autonomy

Discover the distinction between freedom and autonomy for entrepreneurs, and the importance of making autonomous choices and surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals. Explore the challenges and rewards of balancing side projects with consulting work, and learn about overcoming business stagnation.
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Nov 29, 2023 • 58min

272: Andrew Hodson — A Mechanic's Leap into Tech Entrepreneurship

Andrew Hudson, an indie hacker and former auto mechanic, shares his journey into tech entrepreneurship. He discusses running a two-sided marketplace for pet transportation, harnessing social media for growth, and his book project inspired by his son's love for space. They also explore the challenges of running a complicated business, the use of AI in their projects, and the power of passion projects.
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Nov 24, 2023 • 16min

271: Arvid's Top 15 Book Recommendations for Founders

Guests: Rob Walling, John Warrillow, Michele Hansen, Topics: Book recommendations for founders, reducing complexity, customer interaction, asking the right questions.
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Nov 22, 2023 • 56min

270: Rob Walling — Stair-Stepping into SaaS Success

Rob Walling, founder of a successful SaaS company and podcast host, discusses scaling, diversification, and the role of AI in SaaS businesses. He shares his stair-step approach to building a SaaS business and talks about the challenges and rewards. The podcast also touches on topics like misconceptions around ChatGPT wrappers, one-time payments in AI-centric startups, common pitfalls in software business, and the impact of sales models on customers. Rob shares personal experiences, offers solutions for the 'solo founder funk,' and emphasizes the importance of building an audience and hiring in early-stage startups.
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Nov 17, 2023 • 13min

269: Embracing Obstacles for Opportunity

The podcast explores managing constraints and turning obstacles into opportunities for solo entrepreneurs. It discusses strategies for managing multiple businesses, balancing quality and consistency, recognizing and understanding constraints for success, and navigating the dilemma of staying stagnant or selling your business.
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Nov 15, 2023 • 1h 16min

268: Channing Allen — Myths and Realities of the Indie Hacking Scene

Channing Allen, co-founder of Indie Hackers, debunks the myth of indie hacking's death and explores challenges in maintaining a vibrant community. They discuss authentic communication, building relationships, long-term optimism, constraints, and building a trustworthy online community.
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Nov 10, 2023 • 13min

267: Risks and Rewards of Building on OpenAI

Explore the risks and rewards of building on OpenAI and debunk the myth that it will make indie startups evaporate. Learn about the debate surrounding building on OpenAI and the impact of customer inertia. Discover the benefits and risks of building a business on top of OpenAI, and how it can give you a competitive edge. Understand the challenges of growing a business and the importance of taking action. Find a solution for founders who might need to sell their business on acquire.com.
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Nov 8, 2023 • 55min

266: Sakshi Shukla — Understanding Identity and Being the Only One

Sakshi Shukla, a successful content strategist and former medical professional, discusses the importance of understanding identity and self-awareness. Topics covered include the impact of external pressures, developing personal perspectives, self-acceptance and forgiveness, approaching life as an experiment, unlearning compliance, and fostering creativity. The episode concludes with gratitude and a discussion on challenges faced by stuck founders.
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Nov 3, 2023 • 11min

265: "Authenticity" in the Digital Age

Explore the challenges of being authentic online and how the digital age has transformed trust and authenticity. Discover how our digital personas are shaped by others' expectations and learn how to choose an idealized version of yourself to maintain authenticity.

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