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
Jan 16, 2020 • 42min
Packaging Headaches
This week, Brian explores some ways to create overlap between his consulting work and Headlamp, while Benedikt continues researching email providers and tries to build a Userlist npm package.HeadlampReferral RockJosh Ho on TwitterJosh on Bright & EarlyDHH in BoulderTailwind CSSUserlist
Jan 9, 2020 • 38min
You’ve Got the Compass!
Brian and Benedikt are back after taking a break over Christmas and New Year's. They talk about some of their answers to the questions in the Year Compass and provide quick updates on what's going on with Headlamp and Userlist.Year CompassBrian's Newsletter: Is This Fun?Brian's podcast series on remote work: Bright & EarlyHeadlampUserlist
Dec 19, 2019 • 44min
Feelin' it
Benedikt shares some stress-related struggles and how he is hoping to address them in the future. Brian is reflecting on the year and rethinking Headlamp's scope.The Year CompassJerry ColonnaJerry on Without Fail
Dec 12, 2019 • 37min
Die Eier von Satan
Brian and Benedikt discuss recent developments in their businesses which include spammers, pre-sales, podcasts about remote work, and metal bands from the '90s.SepulturaStage CMSHeadlamp21st Century Work Life PodcastShieldGEO Tool - Die Eier von Satan
Dec 5, 2019 • 25min
We Should Get More Sleep
Benedikt has shipped In-App Messaging behind a feature flag and it wasn't as painful as he thought it would be! Brian is sluggishly getting back into the swing of things after an eventful Thanksgiving in the US.YearCompass.comBrian’s Website
Nov 28, 2019 • 38min
Project Headlamp
Brian's "Remote work doesn't have to be lonely" project is picking up momentum and has a name and website. Meanwhile, Benedikt is happy about Userlist's performance in November but confused by JSON Web Tokens. Brian’s post on the Forces of ProgressBenedikt's Twitter thread on JWTBaremetricsProfitwellChartmogulSummitMatt on TwitterProject Headlamp We work remotelyBrian’s feature on WWRBaremetrics Experts
Nov 21, 2019 • 36min
Grand Decisions
Brian is back from a week in the Grand Canyon and Benedikt has some exciting news about his time commitment to Userlist.Founder Collaboration Agreement resourcesPandaDoc Founders’ Agreement TemplateHow to Create the Perfect Cofounder Agreement with Your Business PartnerCalculating Co-Founder Equity SplitStartup founder vesting: Here’s what it is and why it’s your best friendJane on Startups for the Rest of UsTupleBranchTinySeed
Nov 14, 2019 • 42min
Building Branch with Special Guest Peter Suhm
Brian is on vacation this week, so Benedikt is joined by Peter Suhm of Branch. Peter and Benedikt talk about the history of Branch, how Peter got into building software products, as well as his experiences with Tiny Seed. BranchWPPusherOut of BetaTiny SeedPeter on TwitterBenedikt on Twitter
Nov 7, 2019 • 26min
Trial & Error
Brian is inching toward being ready to start pitching his prototype to customers and Benedikt is feeling a bit uneasy about Userlist's trial conversions.Slow & Steady on TwitterBrian on TwitterBenedikt on Twitter
Oct 31, 2019 • 34min
Domain Expertise
Benedikt is excited about an expensive purchase while Brian is ironing out the last kinks in the onboarding flow of his new product. Standard CodeTiny SeedSlow & Steady on TwitterBrian on TwitterBenedikt on Twitter
