This is all about starting small so you can learn faster. We discuss: What even is an MVP (minimum viable product), and what can that look like when your brain wants to build the whole damn thing right now?We dive into: • Why starting small can feel impossible (but necessary) • How ADHD leads to both perfectionism and chaotic shipping • Stories from the early days of Llama Life, Shelpful. What Jesse is thinking about with his brand-new app he’s about to MVP.  • Learning to ship, iterate, and let go of “the perfect plan”Join Jesse, Marie, and Sharon as they share their ADHD-flavored approaches to building and launching—plus the hacks and mindset shifts that helped them actually ship something.⸻Follow us on social media: • this podcast: @adhd_founders       - Jesse – @adhdjesse • Marie – @llamalifeco • Sharon – @shelpfulSubscribe for free to Jesse’s Extra Focus newsletter: extrafocus.comCheck out Llama Life: llamalife.coCheck out Shelpful: shelpful.com

Welcome to ADHD Founders! Join Jesse (author of "Extra Focus"), Marie (founder of Llama Life), and Sharon (founder of Shelpful) for some real talk on building businesses with ADHD brains.In this FIRST episode:Meet your hosts, as they share their (brief) company-founding stories as well as their ADHD stories.Hear tips on ADHD diagnosis, advocating for yourself, and embracing ADHD as an entrepreneur and creator.Some quick stories of ADHD both helping and/or hindering us in our journeys so farFave quotes:Sharon: “I'd rather start a company than book a dentist appointment.”Jesse: “If it's silly and stupid, but it works, then it's not silly and stupid."Marie: “Every feature I put in was something I really needed but couldn’t find anywhere else.”Resources:Marie’s app: llamalife.coSharon’s service: shelpful.com Jesse’s newsletter: extrafocus.comJesse's book: extrafocusbook.comFollow us on social media: @adhd_founders (Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok)Follow each of us: @adhdjesse, @llamalife.co, @shelpfulEpisodes to look forward to:Fundraising tipsDeciding product featuresADHD-friendly work schedulesMore honest ADHD business talkSUBSCRIBE to join us every other week, to navigate the challenges of ADHD and founder-hood together.

Marie updates the Llama mobile app; Jesse discusses the future of messaging. Topics include Llama Life, Beeper, Texts, and VergeCast. Reflecting on new business cards, challenges in printing accuracy, and distributing podcast stickers. Exploring mobile app development challenges, unified messaging platforms, and revenue impact.

The podcast discusses the creative process behind designing interactive icons for a collectible app, the features of the new Apple Watch Ultra, and the differences in screenshot quality between messaging apps on Android and iOS. They also explore the evolution of messaging apps and shared protocols, touching on challenges and regulations in the industry.

The podcast discusses battling COVID-19 twice, creating a mobile marketing website, social media content strategy, exploring mobile app development tools, and post-launch strategies for book sales.

Marie and Jesse discuss using social media to drive traffic to landing pages amidst distractions. They explore challenges on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter, engaging with audiences on fiction books, and utilizing automation tools like Many Chat. The podcast also delves into strategies for collaborating on social media posts, engaging followers through direct messages, and using QR codes for user interaction.

Highlights include book launch success, marketing strategies for book and SaaS product launches, exploring compounding effects in marketing efforts, maximizing sales through long-term strategies, impact of offering bonuses and limited-time course access on customer engagement, and navigating UI redesign and tech stack upgrades.

Exploring author's journey launching 'Extra Focus', discussing building in public pros/cons, tailoring content for diverse audiences, review of recent Apple event, nostalgia for small phone models, and phone battery performance

Jesse accidentally hit publish on his book. Marie adds a very requested AI feature to Llama Life.- Extra Focus book- Llama Life- Llama Life’s ‘Break-it-down’ feature

Speakers discuss challenges and drawbacks of affiliate programs, including low conversion rates and small commissions. They reflect on saying 'no' to an affiliate program for Loma Life and focus on building meaningful partnerships instead. They explore the importance of a book launch and long-term marketing plan for generating sales.