Slow & Steady
Join us as we share what it's like to build and launch a bootstrapped startup while working for yourself full-time. Benedikt is working on Userlist, and Benedicte is establishing herself as a Gatsby expert and developer advocate for hire.
Latest episodes
Aug 18, 2021 • 50min
Back in the Saddle
Benedicte and Brian are back to talk about affiliates, guesting, and building an audience. Also! Backpack made it through the first stage of the boardgame design contest!@raae's Norweigian Horseback Vacay
Aug 11, 2021 • 39min
Talking shop with Daniel Alm
Benedikt is joined by Daniel Alm, founder of Timing, to talk about Daniel's recent learnings from his time tracking app for MacOS. They talk about coming up with new product features, marketing strategies and work-life-balance. TimingDaniel on TwitterAudienceOpsPostaga
Aug 4, 2021 • 49min
Don't make everything a business
While Brian is exploring the streets of New York City, Benedicte and Benedikt talk about their weeks and how to take vacations as an entrepreneur.Benedicte's workcationBenedicte on TwitterBenedikt on Twitter
Jul 28, 2021 • 47min
Re-energizing by recording a podcast
Brian answers a listener question about Headlamp and shares some updates about Backpack. Benedikt deployed the new sign-up forms for the marketing feature and is thinking about hiring a developer. Benedicte talks about her recent launch of Gatsby Summer Functions and the learnings so far. HeadlampSecuring Your GatsbyGatsby Summer FunctionsTabletopiaBackpack on Tabletopia
Jul 21, 2021 • 58min
🥳 100! 🥳
To celebrate the 100th episode of "Slow & Steady," we take some time to tell our backstories and reflect on the paths that brought us to where we are today.Queen Raae on TwitterBenedikt on TwitterBrian on TwitterPOW!UserlistHireBrianRhea.com from the Wayback MachineThe whole HireBrianRhea story
Jul 14, 2021 • 44min
Take the Duck Tour
Benedicte talks about the launch of her upcoming Gatsby Functions course. Benedikt is talking about the recent live streaming experiment. Brian is starting to enjoy the year on the road and is working on the JTBD app.Gatsby Summer FunctionsSlow & Steady wins the raceSidekiqjtbd.app
Jul 7, 2021 • 27min
A Kitchen Would Be Nice
Brian manages to join for an entire episode and share some updates on the JTBD app. Benedikt deployed double opt-in and got a kitchen all in the same week! Unfortunately, Benedicte was unable to join this week, but we promise, one of these days we'll have all three co-hosts on for an entire episode :P
Jun 30, 2021 • 49min
On-brand Vacations
Brian is back (joining from Bar Harbor, Maine) and sharing his progress on the JTBD app as well as stories from the road. Benedicte is taking a quick break from her vacation to launch Gatsby Summer Functions. Benedikt is scared to deploy the double opt-in implementation and fighting with email rendering in Outlook. Benedicte’s on-brand vacationGatsby Summer Functions (30% Discount Code: SLOWANDSTEADY)VS CodeVS Code Remote DevelopmentGitHub Codespaces
Jun 23, 2021 • 53min
Summer Functions, Zapier, and Double Opt-In
While Brian is having trouble with his internet connection Bar Harbor, Benedicte talks about her upcoming Gatsby Summer Functions course. Benedikt shares his recent progress on Zapier and Double Opt-In for Userlist.Jonathan StarkGatsby Summer Functions Userlist on Zapier
Jun 16, 2021 • 46min
CRUD, YOLO, and F$%!
Benedicte Raae joins Brian and Benedikt to talk about their updates of the week. Brian is still getting used to the life on the road, Benedicte is working on a new side project, and Benedikt is still figuring out how to implement double opt-ins. Gatsby Summer Functions with Queen Raae and the Nattermob Pirates POW! — the privacy-first menstrual cycle journalZapier Userlist on Zapier
