

Slow & Steady
Benedikt Deicke, Benedicte Raae, and Brian Rhea
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.
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Mar 10, 2021 • 39min
Building Products for Fun and Profit with John Nunemaker
John Nunemaker joins Brian and Benedikt to talk about his journey as a founder and the various product he's built, launched, sold, and reaqcuired over the years. John on FounderQuestHarmonyGaug.esFlipper CloudSpeaker DeckBox Out SportsFewer and FasterJohn’s WebsiteJohn on Twitter

Mar 3, 2021 • 35min
Behind, Busy, and Behind
Benedikt is ripping out cords on Userlist profile pages and Brian has a couple of very large vehicles in his driveway.Brian's Truck and Fifth WheelFirst Half of Brian's TripHasbro commercial (German) (English)SegMetrics

Feb 24, 2021 • 31min
Bricks, Games, and Profiles
Brian talks about his new consulting gig and the first blind playtest of Backpack. Benedikt shares the progress on Userlist features and marketing. Brian on TwitterBenedikt on Twitter

Feb 17, 2021 • 43min
Calming Down and Spinning Up
Benedikt finally has a calm and focused week. Brian's spinning a lot of plates, but things are looking good.LessAccountingBackpack on BoardGameGeek

Feb 10, 2021 • 31min
Encouraged & Optimistic
Brian and Benedikt are in good spirits this week. They talk about recent progress on Brian's board game, Benedikt's successful battle against performance issues, as well as how Bitcoin helps Brian with his year on the road. AblyBackpack on Board Game GeekSaaS Summit

Feb 3, 2021 • 42min
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Benedikt has had a productive (yet tiring) couple of weeks and Brian released a "How to Play" video for Backpack!SaasSummitpgMustardSubstance LabVideo: How to Play BackpackBackpack Rulebook on Google DocsBackpack on Tabletopia

Jan 27, 2021 • 39min
Life Profitability with Adii Pienaar
Adii Pienaar joins Brian and Benedikt to talk about his new book Life Profitability: The New Measure of Entrepreneurial Success. They talk about the concept of Life Profitability, how Work-Life-Balance doesn't really exist, and why it's important to challenge traditional ideas about entrepreneurship. Life Profitability: The New Measure of Entrepreneurial SuccessRyan HolidayPaulo Coelho - The AlchemistHerman Hesse - SiddharthaAndre Agassi - OpenYung Pueblo – InwardAdii Pienaar on Twitter

Jan 20, 2021 • 48min
How Does Sailing Even Work?
Benedikt got some much-needed rest over the weekend watching some American Football and a sailing race that completely baffles Brian's understanding of how wind works. Brian is also getting very close to being able to share his board game ... stay tuned!America’s CupPRADA Cup Race Weekend Wrap upIncredible explanation of how a sailboat goes into the windTabletopiaNusiiTinySeedMegaMaker

Jan 13, 2021 • 47min
Planning for the new year
Brian and Benedikt are sharing a bit about their plans for 2021. Brian is preparing for their year on the road, Benedikt is sharing details about a new direction for Userlist. Readable Postgres ExplainsPostgres Explain Visualizer

Jan 6, 2021 • 40min
The Year Ahead
Benedikt has some huge news from the break and Brian is still feeling much more relaxed after shifting his focus to a hobby project. We also dig into our "Year Compass" reflections and talk about 2020 and 2021.Brian's board game in progressYear Compass


