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
Oct 24, 2019 • 38min
Sleepless in Croatia
Benedikt gives an update on his time at MicroConf Europe and Brian thinks there's a similarity in bootstrappers' perception of markets and our inability to grasp the size of the universe 🌝👽MicroConf EuropeTinySeedMicroConf EuropeApril Dunford - Obviously AwesomeBright & EarlyGesture DrawingOut of Beta
Oct 17, 2019 • 37min
Getting in Shape
After giving a short update on their past week, Brian and Benedikt talk about Ryan Singer's book Shape Up. Slack Workflows TeamMoodRyan Singer – Shape UpBrian’s Interview with Ryan SingerMicroConf EuropeMicroConf Growth & Starter
Oct 10, 2019 • 35min
Mountains, Calendars, and Slackbots
Benedikt is back from vacation and Brian is closing in on finalizing the functionality for his "Remote Work Doesn't Have to Be Lonely" prototype.UserlistUserlist Office HoursBrian's thread on Remote Work
Oct 3, 2019 • 38min
Pros & Cons of Building in Public with Special Guest Derrick Reimer
Brian is joined by special guest Derrick Reimer while Benedikt is on vacation. Brian & Derrick get meta and talk about the pros and cons of doing a "Built-in-Public" Podcast.Derrick's siteStaticKitI'm Walking Away From the Product I Spent a Year BuildingArt of Product Podcast
Sep 26, 2019 • 46min
Keeping up with the Bootstrappers
Brian makes good progress on his new product and Benedikt is finally done with researching how to implement in-app messages for Userlist. Inspired by Brian Casel, we also wonder how to make the podcast more interesting to listen to. NusiiBrian Casel on TwitterBootstrapped Web Podcast15FiveDerrick Reimer on TwitterArt of Product Podcast
Sep 19, 2019 • 43min
Tiny Tasks & Big Insights
Benedikt is feeling overwhelmed by a big list of small tasks. Brian continues to look for insights to address the problem of isolation and loneliness that many remote workers face.Brian’s WebsiteBenedikt’s WebsiteBrian on TwitterBenedikt on TwitterSlow & Steady on Twitter
Sep 12, 2019 • 38min
Feast or Famine
DonutBrian’s WebsiteBenedikt’s WebsiteUserlist.io Office HoursBrian on TwitterBenedikt on TwitterSlow & Steady on Twitter
Sep 5, 2019 • 36min
Remote Work Doesn't Have to Be Lonely
Big news from Brian about his plans for Feature Audit and Benedikt talks through his struggles with analysis paralysis.SlowSteadyPod on TwitterBrian's Tweet about Remote Work & Loneliness
Aug 27, 2019 • 43min
Webmaster of Puppets
Benedikt's experience at a Metallica concert leads us to reminisce about building band websites in the old (and not so old) days. We also talk about our successes and failures and what we've learned from them.SlowSteadyPod on TwitterThinking in BetsStage CMSNightwishWhat I’ve learned From My Jobs So Far – Brian RheaMocavo Acquired by Find My PastJosh Pigfords projects listJustin Jackson’s talk at Laracon
Aug 22, 2019 • 34min
Microminds & MasterConf
Brian's still exploring the formation of a Mastermind group and Benedikt upgraded Userlist to Rails 6 before going out sick for a few days. We also float the idea of meeting IRL at MicroConf in 2020.Follow Benedikt on TwitterFollow Brian on TwitterUserlist.ioFeatureAudit.com
