
The Art of Product
The Art of Product is a podcast chronicling the journeys of two entrepreneurs building software companies. Hosted by Ben Orenstein and Derrick Reimer.
Latest episodes

Feb 4, 2021 • 27min
160: Digging Moats
The Tuple team is releasing a batch of nice improvements and gearing up for taking on the Linux client project. Ben touched some code recently. Derrick is knocking out a swath of small features that customers have been requesting and is getting closer to building more calendar integrations.

Jan 28, 2021 • 32min
159: Does Tuple Ever Crash?
Tuple's latest release is the least crashy of them all! The team is gearing up for the Linux client and feeling energized to take on the challenge. SavvyCal is now officially Derrick's highest grossing independent SaaS endeavor. They are launching a "buy out your annual Calendly subscription" campaign this week.

Jan 21, 2021 • 29min
158: There's Nothing Like a Sharp Knife
Derrick & Ben chat about health, hobbits, and habits. Derrick reveals more numbers from the Product Hunt launch and talks through upcoming plans for the product.
Links:
Sweet Maria's
Ken Onion Knife Sharpener
Product Hunt listing

Jan 14, 2021 • 28min
157: SavvyCal Wins Product Hunt
The SavvyCal launch on Product Hunt was a success! Derrick chronicles the story of the launch and some early results. The Tuple team wrapped up their retreat and has decided to build a Linux client in 2021.
This podcast won Best Podcast from the SaaS Podcast Awards! Thank you to all our listeners who supported us!

Jan 7, 2021 • 46min
156: Reflections on 2020
Ben & Derrick reflect on their journeys the past year and their plans for 2021.

Dec 31, 2020 • 37min
155: How Do You Buy A New Habit?
Ben wants to build a meditation habit and is considering ways to facilitate that. Tuple is still searching for a product designer. Derrick & Ben both saw success with their year-end annual upgrade promotions. Derrick is planning a Product Hunt launch in early January.

Dec 17, 2020 • 40min
154: Courtland Allen Must Be Stopped
We're nominated for the SaaS Podcast Awards - go vote! The guys muse about the clever marketing behind the awards and their fellow nominee Courtland Allen's unfair charm & good looks. Ben talks through a shared clipboard feature he is shaping for Tuple. Derrick shipped a bunch of marketing projects this past week.

Dec 10, 2020 • 30min
153: The Value of Coaching
The Tuple team is finishing up 3-player mode. Ben is continuing to derive value out of coaching (this time with video games). Derrick shipped a 7-day free trial for SavvyCal and competitor comparison pages.

Nov 26, 2020 • 35min
152: Default Alive By Spring
Ben opened up a job listing for Senior Product Designer at Tuple. The Tuple team is working on full-featured multi-participant calls. Derrick shipped embedding SavvyCal links on websites and is working on a number of website updates with Corey. Derrick hopes to achieve default alive state by spring through a combination of marketing efforts.

Nov 19, 2020 • 25min
151: The One Comma Club
Derrick reached an important revenue milestone for SavvyCal. Ben is looking forward to an upcoming Tuple retreat.
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