
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

Mar 25, 2020 • 33min
Raking Leaves
Benedikt is trying to get back in the swing of things and shares an experiment with live streaming. Brian is making the most of the simplified schedule and getting in a lot of games with the family.FocusmateTracy OsbornBenedikt’s Node.js LivestreamMicroConf Connect

Mar 18, 2020 • 37min
Standup Comics
Brian and Benedikt resort to telling jokes to give their listeners and themselves a break from the information overload induced by worrying events and bad news.

Mar 11, 2020 • 20min
A Lemonade Stand
Another super short one this week as Brian provides an update on the job hunt and Benedikt brings us up to speed on Userlist's taxes and his progress on a JS snippet.VersolyUserlist Happy HoursGitlabElastic

Mar 4, 2020 • 26min
By Any Means Necessary
In this short episode, Brian and Benedikt talk about Brian's ongoing hunt for a full-time job, as well as recent updates on Userlist. HeadlampUserlistUserlist's In App Messages Demo

Feb 26, 2020 • 32min
Margins Are Good
FemtoConf is, in fact, sold out and Benedikt is working on the finishing touches of in-app messaging. Brian shares the big news that he's going to start looking for full-time employment to build in a little more margin. Now we're _really_ going to need to rewrite that intro :)FemtoConf 2020MegaMaker3 Common Misconceptions of Remote Work

Feb 20, 2020 • 38min
Is FemtoConf sold out?
Benedikt shares some updates about the tickets and the line-up of FemtoConf 2020. Brian is worried about sounding like a broken record and is considering to apply for a job.FemtoConf 2020Asia MatosTracy OsbornJonny PlattEd Freyfogle

Feb 13, 2020 • 43min
The Joel Test for Remote Teams
Benedikt is happily integrating in-app messaging into Userlist and the sample application! Brian shares some struggles with getting the consulting pipeline fired back up and talks about his recent article, "The Joel Test for Remote Teams."The Joel For Remote TeamsIndieHackers Podcast with Jane Portman

Feb 6, 2020 • 34min
Feature Audit is Dead, Long Live Feature Audit
Brian talks about the end of his involvement in Feature Audit and its (hopefully) bright future. Benedikt shares a bit of the struggles that they experience as an international founder team dealing with traditional institutions. The Joel Test for Remote TeamsFeature AuditMercury Anytime MailboxMicroConf

Jan 30, 2020 • 33min
“I Love You on LinkedIn!”
Encouraging networking updates from Brian and a push to be more active on LinkedIn. Benedikt is getting into a good rhythm with working full-time on Userlist.FemtoConf

Jan 23, 2020 • 33min
All Over the Place
Brian and Benedikt talk about a lot of things this week, including Brian's new resources page for remote workers, customer support, and about the pros and cons sharing revenue numbers and being transparent.Remote Work ResourcesNetlifyFemtoConf 2020Patrick McKenzie’s TweetLaura Roeder on Bright & EarlyOpen Startups