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This week, I almost lost access to my database, including all its backups. Also, a full-text index brought down my product. Neither were intended —obviously—, but both made me revisit my safety precautions and how I approach depending on platforms like AWS. Here's what happened, how I got out of there, and what there is to prevent this in the future.
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com
The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/two-surprisingly-scary-tales-of-platform-risk/
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Zeno Rocha (@zenorocha) went through YC to build Resend, yet he still acts and thinks like a bootstrapper. In a world of polarized opinions about venture funding and not raising money, Zeno is both "one of us" and "one of them" — for both sides!
Today, we talk about overcoming purism and embracing pragmatic entrepreneurship, starting with picking a niche Zeno truly understands: developers. We dive into how he's building an email platform that makes email fun again, what unexpected challenges a decade-old technology such as email can pose, and how to build a customer-centric business at scale.
Zeno is an indie hacker, and has always been. He embraces venture funding but without all the hype and unicorn-chasing. You'll learn a lot from someone walking the tightrope between worlds that usually collide. Enjoy a friendly conversation about email, extremes, and making your dreams come true.
Zeno on X: https://x.com/zenorocha
00:00:00 Building an Indie Email Company
00:08:48 Attention to Detail in Scaling
00:21:30 Finding the Right Funding Model
00:32:39 Building Developer Ecosystems and PartnershipsThis episode is sponsored by Acquire.com
The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/zeno-rocha-from-bootstrapping-to-ycombinator/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/326-zeno-rocha-from-bootstrapping-to-ycombinator
The video: https://youtu.be/-V6D1lXyVQU
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"Everyone and their mother are talking about AI. Every founder releases their 500th GPT wrapper."
"AI is all hype, no substance."
Or is it? What if our collective perspective is really skewed, and our gathering places are to blame? Here's my take on why indie hackers have a dangerously biased view on what AI businesses are and should look like.
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.comThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/indie-hackers-myopic-view-of-ai/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/325-indie-hackers-myopic-view-of-ai
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Tim Schumacher (@TimSchu), the mastermind behind SEDO and Adblock Plus, now leads the SaaS Group to new heights. With $60 million ARR, 20 thriving businesses, and 300 employees, Tim shares his incredible journey from a coder to an influential entrepreneur in scaling businesses.
From his strategic focus on developer and online marketing tools to his forward-thinking perspective on the role of AI in reshaping the industry, we dive deep into the bootstrapping mindset and how it empowers founders to build something extremely valuable that SaaS Group can keep running, growing, and creating life-changing exits at the same time.
Oh, and did you know that Tim almost bought my business?
Tim on Twitter: https://x.com/TimSchu
00:00:00 Private Equity and Business Growth Trends
00:12:34 Evaluating Niche Business Acquisitions
00:24:39 Acquisition and Growth Strategies in Business
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.comThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/tim-schumacher-the-bootstrappers-mindset/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/324-tim-schumacher-the-bootstrappers-mindset
The video: https://youtu.be/16MQT8hU7wY
You'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com
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(00:00) - Private Equity and Business Growth Trends(12:34) - Evaluating Niche Business Acquisitions(24:39) - Acquisition and Growth Strategies in Business
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Today, you get a glimpse into an ongoing marketing experiment for Podscan.fm. What if I can frontload value for my future customers even before they sign up?
Here's why I chose to create a Dream Customer List and how it will help me jumpstart customer acquisition.
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com
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Noah Kagan (@noahkagan) has made AppSumo a massive success — and he's spilling the beans on how to launch, build, and grow a successful software business. Noah likes to keep things weird, and our conversation is proof of that: from Taco T-shirts to failing at entrepreneurship, we walk through the ups and down of a wild and intriguing founder journey.
If you're looking for guidance that actually helps you find your footing, Noah's your man.
00:00:00 Lessons From Noah Kagan's Entrepreneurial Journey
00:12:54 Overcoming Fear of Asking for Help
00:17:56 Importance of Asking and Repeating Messaging
00:26:25 Business Development and Patience in Entrepreneurship
00:30:26 Entrepreneurial Insights on Book Launches
00:37:07 Building Relationships for Business GrowthNoah on Twitter: https://x.com/noahkagan
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.comThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/noah-kagan-early-stage-founder-hurdles-how-to-jump-them
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/322-noah-kagan-early-stage-founder-hurdles-how-to-jump-them
The video: https://youtu.be/MolxsU1csKc
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It started as a normal day — but then things started going wrong. And my stress levels rose.
But I recently learned how to use that to my advantage. Here's how I wrangled with a SaaS founder's worst nightmare, what happened, and how I turned the tables.
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.comThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/unexpected-downtime-stress-as-enhancement-vs-stress-as-panic
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/321-unexpected-downtime-stress-as-enhancement-vs-stress-as-panic
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Dr. Jessica Gold (@blissscience) helps founders live an intentional and passionate life — which ultimately impacts their entrepreneurial success. She wants to put intentional self-care back on the map in a field obsessed with productivity and tracking metrics.
In our conversation, we dive deep into vulnerable places: from romance, passion, and love to dealing with stressful interpersonal conflicts. Dr. Jessica exposes the do-it-(for)-yourself frameworks that can help founders to stay level-headed when challenges seem insurmountable.
Dr. Jessica Gold on Twitter: https://twitter.com/blissscience
(00:00) Navigating Business and Personal Relationships
(12:28) Balancing Work and Pleasure in Founding
(18:04) Balancing Work and Pleasure for Success
(28:00) Importance of Body-Informed TherapyThis episode is sponsored by Acquire.com
The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/dr-jessica-gold-emotional-resilience-and-self-care-for-founders/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/320-dr-jessica-gold-emotional-resilience-and-self-care-for-founders
The video: https://youtu.be/-3MGGrldnIM
You'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com
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- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx
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Earlier this week, I finally found time to work on a large code change. When I deployed it, things got worse quickly. Here's what happened, why it happened, and how this changed my approach to working on a complicated software project.
One thing became apparent: while it may look like a waste of time to build something and revert back to "yesterday's version", I got massively interesting insights into my product and my process along the way.
So today, we'll talk about setbacks, getting back up again, and how we can judo a failure into making progress.
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com
The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/my-saas-server-exploded-how-i-salvaged-it/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/319-my-saas-server-exploded-how-i-salvaged-it
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- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx
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- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid
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Louie Bacaj (@LBacaj), once a Walmart engineer, made a bold career shift into the unpredictable world of venture capitalism and entrepreneurship. Now a co-leader of a thriving community for bootstrapped entrepreneurs, Louie reveals how the 'small bets' philosophy guides individuals toward financial freedom and fulfillment. Together with Daniel Vassallo, he has created a unique space that thrives on exclusivity and practicality, challenging the traditional go-big-or-go-home mentality.
Reflecting on our shared transition from engineer to entrepreneur, we explore how small yet strategic side projects, a safety net of real estate investments, and the monetization of expertise can provide a mosaic of possibilities for those on the verge of leaving their day jobs.
Join us as we uncover how integrating AI tools like GPT and Claude Opus helps our community members elevate content creation and make a difference. With inspiration from Sam Walton's step-by-step success, we see how impactful small bets can be. This journey isn't just about building businesses—it's about creating lives that align with our values. Tune in to hear great stories, strategies, and successes!
00:00:00 From Engineer to Entrepreneur
00:11:43 Transition From Engineering to Entrepreneurship
00:20:27 Diverse Business Strategies and AI Implementation
00:25:31 Advancing AI in Business Operations
00:31:25 Building Success Through Small Bets
00:39:48 Supporting Founder's Podcast and Books
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com
The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/louie-bacaj-betting-small-to-win-big/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/318-louie-bacaj-betting-small-to-win-big
The video: https://youtu.be/-c_Nh5_RbTg
You'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com
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- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx
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It's been two months of running Podscan at full speed.
Have I spent 6 figures of money yet? Well, you'll see in this week's update :)
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com
The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podscan-2-months-and-1k-mrr-in/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/317-podscan-2-months-and-1k-mrr-in
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My book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/
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Here are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.
- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx
- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid
- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid
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Marybeth Alexander is the Chief Executive Owl at KnowledgeOwl, a SaaS that focuses on providing the most impactful knowledgebase you could possibly have. We talk about using knowledge management systems outside their "usual" domain of customer service: Marybeth teaches how you can employ a KB for marketing, sales, and even internal documentation purposes.
We also tackle the topic of AI in knowledge management, how extremely simple pricing can be a growth lever, and we dive into the sustainability practices of a B-corp.
It's a ... knowledge-packed episode!
00:00:00 Tools and Scope in Customer Service00:09:14 Utilizing AI and Knowledge Bases
00:14:12 Importance of Documentation in Software
00:21:31 The Future of Knowledge Management
00:27:11 AI Tools and Data Compliance Integration
00:35:42 Intentional Growth Strategy and Business Model
00:41:21 Building a Purpose-Driven Business
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.comThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/marybeth-alexander-knowledgebase-secrets/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/316-marybeth-alexander-knowledgebase-secrets
The video: https://youtu.be/glMBIhxH-rY
You'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com
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My book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/
My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.com
Here are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.
- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx
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- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid
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I went to MicroConf 2024 in Atlanta — here is what I learned. Literally. My brain just absorbed this. I recorded this episode minutes after waking up the day after the conference.
And if you're wondering why my voice is so deep: I've been yelling SaaS stuff at nerds for 3 days straight.
Enjoy.
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com
The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/microconf-atlanta-my-biggest-learnings/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/315-microconf-atlanta-my-biggest-learnings
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- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx
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- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid
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Nicolai Klemke (@nicolaiklemke) is an Indie Hacker with a PhD in Physics. Talk about a career change! Nicolai shares his founder journey from learning how to code to making waves in the music industry.
We chat about carving out a niche in the bustling AI market, honing in on a customer segment that has a need (and a budget!), and building a team to turn a hobby into a profitable business.
Nicolai on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicolaiklemke
00:00:00 Indie Hacker Journey to AI Product
00:11:15 Impact of Niche Market in AI
00:16:03 Building Teams and Hiring Strategies
00:24:20 Building Business Networks and Support
00:32:20 Building Connections, Micro Features, and Growth
00:40:24 The Future of Synthesizers
00:48:01 Support the Bootstrap Founder Show
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.comThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/nicolai-klemke-switching-lanes-physics-phd-to-indie-hacker/
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When you sell access to an API, what should you keep in mind? How would you protect your data but still make it easy to use? What product and legal repercussions does this all have?
Those are questions I asked myself this week. And today, you get to listen to the process of exploring them and the answers I found.
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.comThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/challenges-of-offering-an-api/
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Aaron Francis (@aarondfrancis) lost his job and gained a new outlook on life — or rather, he stepped into entrepreneurship for good. Aaron weighed his options, found old friends who were ready for new adventures and finally took the plunge that his supportive audience wanted to see him take.
Building his platform in public got him here. The skills he developed along the way keep the customers coming. So, where will this journey take him?
Aaron will share his approach, his fears, his hopes, and his strategy with you here today. And he's trying really hard ;)
Aaron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/aarondfrancis/
00:00:00 Navigating Layoffs and Entrepreneurship Journey
00:12:06 Building a Genuine Online Community
00:19:48 The Power of Authentic Storytelling
00:28:39 Try Hard Studios Video Production
00:33:01 Navigating the Galaxy Quadrant Theory
00:40:34 Navigating Career Paths Through Exploration
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.comThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/aaron-francis-youre-fired/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/312-aaron-francis-youre-fired
The video: https://youtu.be/mzSW6ALsmgY
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My book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/
My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.com
(00:00) - Navigating Layoffs and Entrepreneurship Journey(12:06) - Building a Genuine Online Community(19:48) - The Power of Authentic Storytelling(28:39) - Try Hard Studios Video Production(33:01) - Navigating the Galaxy Quadrant Theory(40:34) - Navigating Career Paths Through Exploration
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This week, I share my journey to finding Ideal Customer Profile — live on air. In this episode, I share my framework for determining who I will build for, market to, and sell to. I have a few candidate, and I work through my steps to find the right one for Podscan.fm.
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com
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Jessica Malnik (@jessicamalnik) deeply understands how remote work has changed the world of marketing and running a business. And fortunately, she's sharing her knowledge.
In fact, we talk a lot about how to communicate right: with your customers, with your market, and even with your globally distributed remote employees. From preventing coworker burnout to customer engagement strategies and hiring for fractional roles, Jessica shares her valuable insights.
And if you ever wondered how an introvert should approach talking to people (for "fun" and profit), this episode is for you.
Jessica on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessicamalnik
00:00:00 Remote Work Evolution and Fractional Marketing
00:07:24 Hiring Strategy and Writing Insights
00:13:44 Utilizing AI in Writing and SEO
00:17:11 Effective Marketing Strategy for Startups
00:21:17 Customer Conversations and Marketing Strategy
00:32:45 Mental Health in Remote Work
00:37:40 Understanding Cultural Communication in Business
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.comThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/jessica-malnik-how-to-communicate-as-an-indie-hacker/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/310-jessica-malnik-how-to-communicate-as-an-indie-hacker
The video: https://youtu.be/90B_SWDV0_o
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Big news! Podscan.fm, my B2B SaaS that alerts you when your keywords or topics are mentioned in any podcast anywhere, has received bootstrapper-aligned funding from Calm Company Fund.
Booya!
I share why I, ever the solopreneur bootstrapper, said yes to venture money, what that enables, what risks I see, and just exactly how this kind of non-crazy funding works.
Calm Company SEAL: https://calmfund.com/shared-earnings-agreement
Calm Company 5-year learnings: https://calmfund.com/writing/five-years
Calm Company SAFE: https://calmfund.com/writing/shared-earnings-safeThis episode is sponsored by Acquire.com
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Mike Taylor (@hammer_mt) literally wrote the book on Prompt Engineering. He paints a vivid picture of a future where generative AI could make our traditional databases look like ancient relics, and the role of developers shifts dramatically. Instead of crafting code, they could be steering the helm of AI-generated software, potentially dealing with the whims of a virtual 'petulant child.'
Our chat pushes us to ponder the changing value of code and the skills that will matter in the face of technology's relentless march forward. What does it mean that we are providing the training data for AI systems with every click and every word we type? Are we working for the machine? Is the machine working for us?
What do authorship and ownership look like in this future? Tune in to learn from someone who has their finger on the digital pulse of an industry that changes every day.
00:00:00 The Future of AI and Coding
00:09:29 Ethical Engineering Certifications and Implications
00:17:44 Testing and Optimizing AI Models
00:27:32 Ethics and Future of AI Development
00:39:14 Future of AI and Writing Books
00:44:19 Approaching AI in Book Writing
00:56:18 Support and Subscribe for More Growth
Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hammer_mt
The Complete Prompt Engineering for AI Bootcamp (2024) on Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/share/108qiI3@nx4J1RlPgttwJptgsZlaNemKN-wBYhGJmxVa4txcnDmUVgvwNTZKf4TTWimfnTdUvw==/This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com
The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/michael-taylor-prompt-engineering-for-fun-profit/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/308-michael-taylor-prompt-engineering-for-fun-profit
The video: https://youtu.be/QeMuUjGaSUw
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