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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jul 8, 2020 • 47min
Zero To Sold with Arvid Kahl
Benedikt talks with Arvid Kahl about his recently published book Zero To Sold and how having too much momentum after selling one's business can lead to unexpected opportunities.Zero To SoldFeedback PandaThe Zero to Sold CompendiumThe Bootstrapped FounderArvid on TwitterArvid's Podcast
Jul 1, 2020 • 29min
Round the Campfire
Benedikt is feeling burned out and Brian makes good on his promise to have a demo recorded for this episode!HeadlampUserlist
Jun 24, 2020 • 33min
Solar Panels
Benedikt shares some thoughts on a recent feature release as well as some thoughts on the future of Userlist's marketing plan. Brian's been steadily making progress on integrations and foundational work for Headlamp.UserlistHeadlampDemandMavenStripe Atlas
Jun 17, 2020 • 48min
25+ Practical Tips for Running Your SaaS with Ed Freyfogle
Ed Freyfogle joins Benedikt to share more than 25 tips for running a SaaS business. Ed and Benedikt talk about tips for billing, marketing, product as well as general tips for smooth sailing in your business. Ed on TwitterEd’s WebsiteEd’s company OpenCageEd’s Geomob PodcastBootstrapped.fmBaremetricsCalendlyQuaderno
Jun 3, 2020 • 12min
How to Make this Moment the Turning Point for Real Change
There isn't an episode of Slow & Steady this week. It didn't feel appropriate. Instead, Brian reads an essay from Barack Obama and a short snippet from presidential hopeful Joe Biden.Barack Obama: How to Make this Moment the Turning Point for Real ChangeJoe Biden: Joe Biden Philadelphia Speech Transcript on Protests for George Floyd
May 27, 2020 • 39min
Launch Failure
Brian and Benedikt discuss Userlist's failed in-app messages launch, new competition, and Brian's recent progress on Headlamp. FeltHeadlampUserlist's In-App Messages on ProductHunt
May 20, 2020 • 32min
Launch Mode
Benedikt and Brian are both in the zone as Userlist launches In-App Messaging on ProductHunt and Brian is making progress on the MVP for Headlamp.Userlist on ProductHuntHeadlampVirtualBoxSauce LabsBrowserstackNetlifyNetlify CMSMiddlemanStatamic
May 13, 2020 • 29min
Analysis Paralysis
Brian got unstuck from paralysis analysis and is working on a new Headlamp MVP. Benedikt talks about being torn between shipping vs. rebuilding features that aren't perfect, yet. Social CutsHeadlamp
May 6, 2020 • 38min
Userlist is a TinySeed 2020 Company!
Benedikt shares the big news that Userlist is part of the TinySeed 2020 batch! Userlist also shipped in-app messaging and launched a new pricing tier. Brian shares that the Mozilla job offer will probably be rescinded as a result of COVID-19 and wonders about the best path forward.TinySeed 2020 AnnouncementNusiiUserlist New Starter Plan
Apr 29, 2020 • 46min
The Walking Teddy Bear
Brian talks about his new puppy and gives an update on the job search. Benedikt talks about performance optimization whack-a-mole and shares thoughts on pricing of Userlist. Appsignal
