Podcasts about side projects

Jordan Dearsley spent 3 years building a startup stuck at $500K in revenue—then he burned it all down and moved to San Francisco. A year later, he was at $10M ARR. This episode walks through Jordan's decision to abandon a profitable business, why solving a painful customer problem was the key to explosive growth, and how finding product-market fit is as simple—and as brutally difficult—as discovering a 10/10 burning pain. If you're a founder struggling to find breakout growth, this episode is your blueprint.Why You Should ListenHow to pivot from a dead-end idea to $10M ARR in one year.The power of solving a 10/10 burning pain.When customer anger becomes your biggest growth signal.Why chasing local maxima can trap your startup.How true conviction unlocks explosive growth.Keywordsproduct-market fit, startup pivot, explosive growth, voice AI, founder stories, SaaS startups, early-stage startups, customer pain points, San Francisco startups, developer tools00:00:00 Intro00:02:35 Stuck at $500K ARR & Burning the Boats00:07:15 Knowing When It's Time to Quit00:08:49 The Side Project that Became Vapi00:16:28 Early Growth and Finding First Customers00:23:32 The Product Hunt Launch that 3X'd Growth00:27:57 Surviving Explosive Growth00:35:17 Competing Against OpenAI and Big Tech00:41:26 How to Identify a True 10/10 Pain00:48:53 The Moment of Real Product-Market FitSend me a message to let me know what you think!

Todas los enlaces aquí: https://open.substack.com/pub/webreactiva/p/mi-side-project-fracaso-y-por-eso?r=ey3pApúntate a Esperando a Eskainet: https://programaconia.substack.com5 aprendizajes clave:Los "fracasos" enseñan más que los éxitos - El proyecto no cumplió objetivos pero generó aprendizajes valiosos sobre IA y usuarios.Las restricciones te hacen más astuto que los objetivos - Las limitaciones autoimpuestas fuerzan creatividad mejor que las metas abstractas.Para conseguir feedback real hay que "molestar" - Los botones bonitos no funcionan, necesitas pop-ups molestos porque la gente es reacia a opinar.La IA acelera dramáticamente el time-to-market - Puedes convertir conversaciones dispersas en productos funcionales en semanas.Aplica restricciones artificiales como la técnica Feynman - Si no puedes explicarlo como a un niño de 5 años, no lo entiendes realmente.WR | WR317

In software development, the real challenge often isn't coding—it's solving the right problems. In this episode of Building Better Developers with AI, hosts Rob Broadhead and Michael Meloche tackle one of the most overlooked but costly traps in tech: solving problems in software projects that don't need solving, while missing the ones that do. With the help of AI, they explore why teams often get stuck fixing symptoms instead of addressing root causes, launching features that don't matter, or optimizing performance before users even exist. Through candid examples and sharp insights, they demonstrate how developers can shift their mindset to deliver meaningful and lasting solutions. Solving Problems in Software Projects with AI This episode begins with a lighthearted intro: No, AI won't send killer robots to your house—but it can help you become a better developer. Rob and Michael let AI help set the topic: solving problems in software projects without actually solving the problem. They explain how developers often confuse motion with progress. Writing code doesn't mean you're building value. Launching a feature doesn't mean it's needed. These illusions create technical debt and user frustration. Michael compares this to marketing tricks, such as offering gift cards to attract users instead of improving the site to keep them engaged. Solving the Right Problem in Software Projects A quote from Einstein sets the tone: “If I had an hour to solve a problem, I'd spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem.” Rob and Michael emphasize the importance of understanding before acting. Too many developers rush to fix bugs without asking: What's broken? What does the user expect? Michael draws on insights from Dan Heath's "Upstream" to emphasize the importance of preventing issues, rather than just reacting to them. Effective developers think ahead and solve problems at the source—not just in the code, but in the system design and user flow. Avoid Quick Fixes When Solving Problems in Software Projects Rob warns against “band-aid fixes”—temporary solutions, such as increasing timeouts or adding unnecessary features. These surface-level patches don't address the core issue and often exacerbate the problem. Michael provides examples from the gaming world and enterprise software, highlighting instances where shipping buggy systems is done solely to meet a deadline, only to spend months patching them. Instead, they advocate for delivering a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that truly addresses user needs. Why Listening Solves More Than Writing Code Michael shares a powerful technique: shut up and let your customer talk. Developers often assume they understand the problem after hearing a few words. But real insights come from listening deeply and asking open-ended questions. Rob adds that great discovery comes from dialogue. Clients often reveal critical needs casually—things you'd never hear if you rushed through the requirements checklist. Strategic Planning vs Feature Bloat Planning is vital, but discipline is equally important. Michael recommends an early brainstorm to throw every idea on the table. Then, trim down ruthlessly to only what's needed for your MVP. Rob warns against premature optimization: spending hours adjusting colors and layout before functionality is in place. Significant development is about timing—doing the right work at the right stage. Final Thoughts on Solving Problems in Software Projects The episode concludes with a call to action: focus on outcomes, not output. Don't measure your value by lines of code or number of features. Measure it by the clarity, stability, and usefulness of the solution you deliver. Sometimes, the best move is to slow down, ask more questions, and think more deeply. Rushing to implement can lead to rework and frustration. Thoughtful, deliberate problem-solving builds better developers and better software. Stay Connected: Join the Developreneur Community We invite you to join our community and share your coding journey with us. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, there's always room to learn and grow together. Contact us at info@develpreneur.com with your questions, feedback, or suggestions for future episodes. Together, let's continue exploring the exciting world of software development. Additional Resources One Offs, Side Projects, and Veering From Standards Setting Realistic Expectations In Development The Importance of Properly Defining Requirements Building Better Developers With AI – With Bonus Content

Side Projects: Sind nicht technische Tätigkeiten wirklich der Weg zum Business-Erfolg?Hast du auch schon mal davon geträumt, aus einer kleinen Idee neben dem Hauptjob ein echtes Business zu zaubern – und bist dann doch am „perfekten“ Domainnamen und einer nie fertig gewordenen App gescheitert? Willkommen im Club der wohl wichtigsten Tech-Lektion abseits des Coden: Der größte Fehler hat selten etwas mit Technik zu tun.In dieser Episode nehmen wir dich mit auf Wolfis ganz persönliche Achterbahnfahrt: Von Pepsi (halb-legal) aus dem Schulspind über digitale Projekte mit Lehrgeld, bis zu großen Visionen zwischen Open Source Podcast-Plattformen und Energiesektor-Startups. Wir tauchen gemeinsam ein in die Psychologie und Praxis hinter Side Projects: Wie solltest du starten (Spoiler: Nicht mit coden!)? Was bringt's, mit Menschen zu sprechen, bevor man Produkte baut? Müssen Domains und fancy Frameworks wirklich am Anfang stehen – oder ist ein Postfach bei gmx.de doch die richtige Bootstrapping-Strategie?Du erfährst, warum Interviews mit echten Nutzern meist viel mehr bringen als tausend Zeilen Code, wie du deinen tatsächlichen Markt findest und weshalb die meisten Projekte nicht an Technik, sondern an fehlendem Fokus, falschem Sales oder zu wenig Realitätssinn scheitern. Außerdem: Was tun, wenn das Herz blutet und Loslassen angesagt ist?Plus: Kann man Side Projects im Team besser durchziehen als allein? Und warum der ein oder andere Exit sich finanziell (oder emotional) ganz anders anfühlt als gedacht.Ob du gründen willst, einfach nur am nächsten Hack Weekend bastelst oder endlich verstehen willst, wie Produktentwicklung wirklich funktioniert – diese Folge liefert dir ehrliche Anekdoten, Tools und Tipps für alle mit Side-Project-Herz.Bonus: Ein wütender Geschäftsbesitzer, der dich aus dem Laden jagt.Unsere aktuellen Werbepartner findest du auf https://engineeringkiosk.dev/partnersDas schnelle Feedback zur Episode:

Before Postman became a category-defining platform used by millions of developers, it was a personal side project. In this episode, co-founder and CEO Abhinav Asthana shares how he went from hacking on API tools in Bangalore to leading a global company with nearly 900 employees across three continents. We talk about: Building a developer-first product that spread through word of mouth Choosing a CEO when everyone on the founding team is an engineer How to reach U.S. customers before you have a U.S. presence Why authenticity beats thought leadership when you're building in public Going from “ramen profitability” to Series A in just 17 months Whether you're an engineer who's thinking about starting something of your own, a founder operating outside of Silicon Valley, or just curious how Postman actually works, this episode is packed with tactical insights. RUNTIME 49:19 EPISODE BREAKDOWN (2:39) “ Being a developer who loved to hack and also design, I just decided to try my hand at this.” (4:00) “ We had a hypothesis, but we didn't have a company.” (6:08) Abhinav built goodwill with the developer community by being helpful (9:26) How they settled on the name “Postman” (11:51) On a team of engineers, how do you decide who should become CEO? (15:00) Who was their first key hire outside of the founding team? (20:15) Why he thinks early-stage startups should seek “ramen profitability” (23:23) “ Our first marketing hire was about two years in.” (25:18) What it was like to go from a seed round to Series A in just 17 months (30:02) “ At that point, it kind of became clear that this is a new kind of category.” (32:15) How Postman's branding dovetails with the platform's underlying technology (36:13) One thing he would have done differently in the run-up to the Series A (38:48) Managing cross-border growth when you're based in Bangalore (40:56) “ Building the company in two different places… it's just incredibly hard.” (44:47) “ Don't skimp on two things ever in starting a venture-funded company: your lawyer, and your accountant.” (45:52) One question he'd have to ask the CEO if he were interviewing for a job with an early-stage startup. LINKS Abhinav Asthana Postman Postman raises $50 million to deliver its API collaboration platform to more partners, 6/19/19, VentureBeat SUBSCRIBE

This episode of Side Projects features a duo of duos: Charming Disaster and Lung. So naturally, we started the show by discussing musical duos. Somehow we wrapped everything up by talking about sad kazoo music. I don't know how we got there. It really doesn't matter because this episode goes completely off the rails very quickly. But that's why it's so much fun. We do talk about drum shoes, setting microphones on fire, and new albums for both Charming Disaster and Lung. Charming Disaster's is out and about and Lung's will be released shortly. Give them both follows @charmingdisasterband and @lungtheband. Follow us @PerformanceAnx. Buy merch at performanceanx.threadless.com or just throw money at us at ko-fi.com/performanceanxiety. Now brace yourselves for whatever this episode is; because I'm not sure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Il n'existait aucun logiciel pour faire ce que je voulais, alors je l'ai créé moi-même." Le D.E.V. de la semaine est Micode. Michaël vient nous présenter Gabin… Gabin n'est pas son petit frère… c'est le chatbot qu'il a créé pour gérer la régie pendant ses lives Twitch et Youtube. Gabin effectue les changements de caméra, fait varier les plans, détecte les voix, récupère des tweets, interagit avec le public et ne cesse de se perfectionner. A force d'être amélioré chaque semaine, ce side project gagne en ampleur.Micode a créé Gabin de toutes pièces car aucun robot capable d'effectuer ce travail d'assistant régisseur n'avait encore été créé. Dans cet épisode on vous explique un peu mieux son fonctionnement et pourquoi Gabin s'appelle Gabin. Liens évoqués pendant l'émission Le schéma des modules tentaculaires de Gabin (en spaghetti code) :l'archi s'est améliorée depuis... après un grand chantier de refactoring…Les chaînes Youtube de Micode :Underscore MicodeMicodeuxEt pour le retrouver sur TwitchÀ rencontrer aussi :Benjamin code et Fabien OlicardLes outils mentionnés dans l'émission :Companion un stream deck by Bitfocus. Fibery une base de données relationnelle Collectionnez vos épisodes préférés ! Cet épisode vous a plu ? Vous avez envie de soutenir ce podcast et d'avoir un élément collector de cet épisode ? Vous pouvez acheter le NFT de cet épisode sur Opensea ! Faire une offre sur le token #100🎙️ Soutenez le podcast If This Then Dev ! 🎙️ Chaque contribution aide à maintenir et améliorer nos épisodes. Cliquez ici pour nous soutenir sur Tipeee 🙏Archives | Site | Boutique | TikTok | Discord | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Youtube | Twitch | Job Board |Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Folge 72 des „Digital Pacemaker“-Podcasts beschäftigt sich mit der Frage, warum Einfachheit oft kompliziert ist. Sven Kummer, Mitgründer von Rapidmail, erzählt, wie aus einem Side-Project im Campingwagen ein Unternehmen wurde, das E-Mail-Marketing für KMU demokratisiert. Im Mittelpunkt steht der bewusste Verzicht auf Komplexität als Erfolgsrezept: Von Anfang an setzte das Team auf intuitiv bedienbare Lösungen – ein Ansatz, der sich seit 17 Jahren bewährt, obwohl jährlich das „Ende der E-Mail” prophezeit wird. Sven verrät, warum Einfachheit keine Innovationsbremse ist, sondern kreative Standardisierung erfordert – zum Beispiel durch das automatische Vorausfüllen von Webformularen auf Basis von Unternehmensdaten. Künstliche Intelligenz wird bei Rapidmail nicht als Buzzword gehandelt, sondern als präzises Werkzeug zur Problemlösung eingesetzt. „Die Frage ist nicht, was KI kann, sondern welche Kundenprobleme wir damit besser lösen können”, betont Sven und verweist auf Lehren aus hybriden KI-Experimenten, bei denen die Authentizität und das Branchenwissen menschlicher Marketingexperten unersetzlich blieben. Spannend wird die Frage, wie verteilte Teams in flexiblen Strukturen produktiv bleiben. Rapidmail setzt auf eine Mischung aus klaren Prozessen und humorvoller Kultur. Die überraschende Erkenntnis lautet: Gelassenheit und situationskomischer Humor entschärfen digitale Kommunikationsfallen effektiver als viele Collaboration-Tools. Wer mehr wissen möchte, findet hier weitere Informationen: - Website der Rapidmail GmbH: https://www.rapidmail.de - E-Books, Checklisten & Whitepaper für gute Newsletter: https://www.rapidmail.de/ebooks-und-downloads - Literaturempfehlung „Erfolgreiches E-Mail-Marketing“ von Torsten Schwarz: https://shop.haufe.de/prod/erfolgreiches-e-mail-marketing-inkl-arbeitshilfen-online Euer Feedback zur Folge und Vorschläge für Themen und Gäst:innen sind sehr willkommen! Vernetzt Euch und diskutiert mit: - Sven Kummer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sven-kummer/ - Ulrich Irnich: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulrichirnich/ - Markus Kuckertz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markuskuckertz/ Mitwirkende - Hosts: Ulrich Irnich & Markus Kuckertz // Redaktion: Marcus Pawlik © Digital Pacemaker Podcast 2025

Bieda-hosting, czyli miejsce na MVP, Side Projects i inne nasze zabawki – brzmi jak manifest każdego dewelopera z ograniczonym budżetem. Łukasz i Szymon eksplorują świat tanich VPS-ów, free tierów i rozwiązań dla projektów pobocznych. Od Mikrus za 197 zł rocznie po Oracle Cloud z darmową maszyną wirtualną. Prowadzący porównują Docker Compose vs natywne instalacje, omawiają GitHub Actions jako CI/CD i przekonują do Cloudflare jako must-have. Dyskutują o backupach (szczęśliwi ich nie robią), zarządzaniu secretami i reverse proxy z Caddy lub Traefik. Bonus: kalkulacja kosztów prądu dla homelabów może Was zaskoczyć. Jeśli kiedykolwiek commitowaliście sekrety do repo z lenistwa lub zastanawiacie się nad self-hostingiem – ten odcinek rozwikła wasze dylematy. Sprawdźcie, czy biedahosting to Wasza droga do MVP czy może jednak warto zainwestować w coś lepszego.     A teraz nie ma co się obijać!

In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Hey, long-time listener, listened to almost all episodes now and have been loving it since day 1!! I am a senior engineer at FAANG and work 45-50 hours a week and have a lot of cross-org responsibilities. I am lucky to have a beautiful wife and two wonderful young children. I guess, you can imagine how difficult it already is to manage work/life; especially because I am working remote from a different timezone with large dilation. I did lots of side projects before I had a family. But I was totally okay leaving all that behind for a great family life. Now, I have been struck by a really cool idea for an AI-based product that intersects with static analysis and my day-to-day work, which I cannot stop thinking about. I am sure that this project would be more than I could handle at the moment without cutting back on anything else. The question now really is, how do people with families and FAANG jobs do side projects? Or do they even? Do they have more than 24 hours in one day? Hello! Love the show, one-time contributor :p I'm in agony about my recent compensation change regarding my promotion and I am looking for some wise guidance (and if not that, some funny jokes will do). Context: I work at a big tech company. I got promoted to a senior engineer, but. I didn't get a bump to my salary. Instead, the company “indicated” that the raise would happen in six months, at the next performance review, which happened last week. What did I end up getting? Nothing :) Why? Apparently they have not been giving salary bumps to people who get promoted, and it has enraged people. It hurts my pride. I consistently get good performance reviews & peer feedback. People go out of their way to say how good my work is. I have every evidence to say I am a strong performer. My manager is very supportive and tried escalating my case. But the company didn't budge. They did say that “there's a chance” to “make it right” in 6 months. On the one hand it feels petty to leave a company because I didn't get the raise I wanted, especially when I do really enjoy working here. On the other hand…I am very disappointed. What do I do? Do I stick it out for another six months and see what happens? Are there options left other than start prepping myself for interviews? You are amazing people. Cheers.

In this week's Niche Pursuits interview with Chris Hutchins, host of All the Hacks, we learn about his journey of building a successful personal brand through podcasting, affiliate marketing, and content creation.  Chris shares insights on how he grew his podcast to 21,000 downloads in the first week and built a loyal audience of 10,000+ listeners.  He also discusses the challenges of monetizing a podcast, experimenting with new revenue streams, and balancing personal interests with business growth.  Listen now for valuable lessons on growing and monetizing a personal brand in today's digital landscape! ** Podcast Sponsor - Kinsta   Ready to join a niche publishing mastermind, and hear from industry experts each week? Join the Niche Pursuits Community here: https://community.nichepursuits.com Be sure to get more content like this in the Niche Pursuits Newsletter Right Here: https://www.nichepursuits.com/newsletter Want a Faster and Easier Way to Build Internal Links?  Get $15 off Link Whisper with Discount Code "Podcast" on the Checkout Screen: https://www.nichepursuits.com/linkwhisper Get SEO Consulting from the Niche Pursuits Podcast Host, Jared Bauman: https://www.nichepursuits.com/201creative

Jesse shares a real-life look at how he juggles tech sales, content creation, fitness, and family life each week. SPONSORS:• Surfe (LinkedIn Prospecting Streamlined) - SP promo link: https://www.surfe.com/?kfl_ln=jesse-woodbury EPISODE LINKS:• Book FREE 1:1 Coaching Intro with Jesse: https://calendly.com/jessewoodbury/1-1-coaching-overviewCONNECT WITH JESSE: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewoodbury/ • Website: https://jessewoodbury.com/HELP GROW SP: • Join Sales Players Slack Community: https://www.launchpass.com/saas_sales_players/free • Get a weekly email from SP: https://www.salesplayers.co/ • Subscribe! • Leave a rating, write a review, and share • Check out the above sponsors, it's the best way to support the showGUEST HIGHLIGHTS:Morgan J. Ingram, Chris Orlob, Ian Koniak, Jeb Blount, Brandon Fluharty, Scott Leese, Sarah Brazier, Jamal Reimer, Jen Allen-Knuth, Andy Paul, Collin Mitchell, Tim Zielinski, Christian Banach, Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan, Belal Batrawy, Christine Rogers, Chris Beall, Patrick Baynes, Jeroen Corthout, Nate Nasralla, Gabe Lullo, Vince Beese, Brandon Bornancin, Girish Redekar, Guillaume Moubeche, Lloyed Lobo, Corey Quinn, Danny Delvecchio, Tom Slocum, Todd Busler, Richard Harris, Krysten Conner, Dan Goodman, Kris Rudeegraap, Rachit Kataria© Sales Players, LLC

Ashley Thompson is the co-founder and CEO of Mush, the ready-to-eat overnight oats brand redefining breakfast. After earning a degree in math and economics from Columbia, Ashley began her career as a trader at Goldman Sachs. But after three years on Wall Street, she left finance behind to chase a bigger mission: building Mush. Since then, she's grown Mush into a multimillion-dollar brand with nationwide distribution. Along the way, she pitched Mush on Shark Tank and landed a deal with Mark Cuban. Through relentless focus, getting early consumer feedback, and her personal connection to wellbeing, Ashely has built a category-defining brand.Where to find She Leads:Apple PodcastsWebsiteSpotifyYouTubeInstagramX (Twitter)Where to find Carly:LinkedInX (Twitter)Where to find Ashley:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-thompson-50888626/Referenced:Columbia University: https://www.columbia.eduGoldman Sachs: https://www.goldmansachs.comMark Cuban: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-cuban-06a0751bMush: https://www.eatmush.comPublix: https://www.publix.comTimestamps:(2:57) Ashley's childhood(6:54) The surprising childhood creations(9:54) How mental health influenced the journey(17:16) The early years at Goldman Sachs(25:41) Why overnight oats?(29:39) It's important to quit(34:35) What drew Ashley to San Diego(36:59) Getting early consumer feedback(39:05) Adapting to entrepreneurship(43:37) Winning Whole Foods(48:15) The story of Shark Tank(52:01) Insights into the CPG industry

Accede a todos los enlaces haciendo clic aqui.Método de acción inmediata - Una hoja de ruta práctica de seis pasos que transforma ideas en proyectos reales, sin rodeos ni teorías abstractas.Foco en problemas auténticos - Enseña a identificar desafíos genuinos que te motivan naturalmente, evitando las promesas irreales de éxito instantáneo.Soluciones a bloqueos comunes - Aborda directamente el perfeccionismo, la planificación excesiva y el miedo a mostrar trabajo imperfecto.Equilibrio realista - Combina ambición con expectativas alcanzables, definiendo tanto "premios de consuelo" como "grandes premios" para cada etapa.Ejemplo en tiempo real - Muestra la aplicación práctica de la metodología con un proyecto concreto sobre rescatar conocimiento valioso de un chat de Telegram.WR | WR309

Shall we take a trip to the Museum of Almost Realities? April Soetarman makes art that lets us see the multitude of choices (or sometimes lack of choices), in our own lives and the world around us. Based in Queens, New York, April uses public facing art, interactive creative pieces, board games, and more to get people to pause and think about their agency in different ways. We discuss how to find the hope and motivation to create art in this upside-world. How do you balance marketing with creation? How do you catch someone's attention? And how do you care for yourself when you're just so tired. Plus - tune in to hear Tim bring in his pal Patti, and to hear Abbie make a bold proposal of friendship. Follow April here:Shop: shop.weirdsideprojects.com(the shop reopens for May 5-30th, 2025) @AprilSoetarman on Instagram and Bluesky @WeirdSideProjects on InstagramWebsite: AprilSoetarman.comSign up for playtests and private updates for Working Artist Board Game, a board game about being a working artist under capitalism: https://bit.ly/waboardgame

Jordan Boesch started 7shifts as a teenager helping his dad manage restaurant shifts. Today, his software runs scheduling for 50,000 restaurants. This episode dives into how Jordan bootstrapped early growth, why relentless focus on solving real customer pain mattered more than funding, and how tight partnerships supercharged his expansion. Jordan also shares hard-won lessons on managing burnout, dealing with near-failure, and creating a company culture that lasts. It's packed with practical insights every founder needs.___Why You Should Listen:• From side project to being used by 1 in 10 restaurant workers in the U.S.• How to use SEO and partnership strategies that drove early growth• Why customer complaints are often a good sign. • What to do when you're about to run out of cash. • See why defining clear core values early was key to building a resilient team._____(00:00:00) Building for Passion Not Profit(00:01:32) Solving Dad's Restaurant Problems(00:06:01) Getting the First Real Customer(00:10:47) Taking the Leap to Full-Time Founder(00:13:07) Moving to Silicon Valley and Finding Focus(00:16:51) Growth Hacking with SEO and Partnerships(00:24:59) How to Actually Make Partnerships Work(00:27:08) Building a Big Company Outside the Bay Area(00:30:29) Raising Money and Surviving Near-Failure(00:35:49) Defining Culture to ScaleSend me a message to let me know what you think!

Unlocking the secrets of successful online business acquisitions…How does one navigate the intricate world of mergers and acquisitions, especially in the ever-evolving tech industry?In this episode, Andrew Gazdecki, founder of acquire.com, shares insights on building and operating the leading online platform for buying and selling online businesses.Andrew reveals:The compelling story behind acquire.com's unique domain acquisitionKey strategies for launching and scaling a marketplace platformHow acquire.com connects aspiring entrepreneurs with the right acquisitionsThe human element in M&A transactions and how it's integrated into an online platformEmerging trends and innovations shaping the future of acquisitions in the lower middle market

This podcast interview focuses on entrepreneurial decision-making and product development. My guest is Rich Kahn, CEO of Anura. Rich has been building tech companies since 1993. In 2003, while running an ad network with his wife, clients began complaining about traffic quality issues. When he discovered no commercial fraud detection solutions existed, he reluctantly built one himself. Years later during an M&A process, potential acquirers showed minimal interest in his primary business but significant interest in this internal tool he'd developed. The rest is history.  And this inspired me, and hence I invited Rich to my podcast. We explore the practical realities of identifying your most valuable product, even when it's not what you initially set out to build. Rich shares how he tested his solution against market leaders before spinning it off as a standalone company, and why focusing on measurable results rather than flashy features has been crucial to his success. Here is a quote that captures one of Rich's most practical business decisions: “We added a guarantee to Anura for two key reasons:  First, our accuracy is not a gimmick.  It's the real deal.  Second, because no one else in the industry is willing to address false positives – real people misidentified as fraud.  It's usually the number one issue that clients have with a fraud solution.  We are so confident in our solution; we have no problem guaranteeing it.” By listening to this podcast you will learn: How to recognize when your side project has more market value than your core business Why solving measurable problems creates stronger differentiation than marketing hype When to build technology in-house versus partnering with others The practical challenges of scaling a technical business in a constantly evolving landscape For more information about the guest from this week:  Rich Kahn  Website: anura.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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I discuss the various New Order side projects, like Electronic, Revenge, Monaco, and the Other Two.

En este episodio clásico que vuelve a estar disponible les contamos como Damon Albarn ideó a Gorillaz.Además la historia detrás de su disco debut. 

It's been awhile but the Podzooky Super Sentai Brothers Side Project is back with special guest Luke Flip of, well, Podzooky! The Kansas City Kaijins Brandon and Zach are up to their usual wacky hijinks talking episodes 37, 38 and 39 of Himitsu Sentai Gorangers with Luke and get into some harmful pirate stereotypes almost immediately.

Today on The Career Flipper, host Jenny Dempsey is chatting with Michael Mattson, whose career journey is a perfect example of how small, intentional shifts can lead to massive transformations. Michael started out as a mail carrier, delivering letters door to door—and yes, getting to pet all the dogs along the way! But beyond the friendly pups, he saw firsthand the importance of both customer and employee experience, which set him on a path of discovery and career growth.With a high-empathy mindset, Michael made small leaps that took him from the frontlines of the postal service into a corporate customer experience role, and eventually across the country to become the Manager of Customer Experience for a global organization. He now also serves on advisory boards for multiple CX organizations, helping shape the future of the field.In this episode, we dive into:The power of mentorship and why you shouldn't be afraid to lean on your networkWhy employee experience matters just as much as customer experienceThe importance of finding the right workplace culture for long-term happinessHow small, calculated risks can open unexpected doorsThe delicate balance between career ambitions and personal passions—and why Michael chose to keep photography as a creative outlet rather than a jobHow embracing vulnerability at work can strengthen professional relationshipsMichael's story is a reminder that career changes don't have to happen all at once—sometimes, it's the little shifts that add up to something big.Connect with Michael

This week, Stephen flies solo while Bach is tied up with work, bringing a quick episode about hardcore side projects. He touches on Bad Seed, Snarl, Spitback, and Power Wrench, highlighting the raw energy and passion behind these bands. Short, fast, and to the point—just like a good hardcore song.

Luca Casanato, member of the Deno core team, delves into the intricacies of debugging applications using Deno and OpenTelemetry. Discover how Deno's native integration with OpenTelemetry enhances application performance monitoring, simplifies instrumentation compared to Node.js, and unlocks new insights for developers! Links https://lcas.dev https://x.com/lcasdev https://github.com/lucacasonato https://mastodon.social/@lcasdev https://www.linkedin.com/in/luca-casonato-15946b156 We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Emily, at emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com (mailto:emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understand where your users are struggling by trying it for free at [LogRocket.com]. Try LogRocket for free today.(https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr) Special Guest: Luca Casonato.

In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, we are excited to have Ali Rizvi, the innovative CEO and founder of TrueRev, as our guest. Ali's journey from being a CPA with a solid background in finance and audit to becoming the driving force behind TrueRev, offers a wealth of insights. He draws on his extensive experience as a CFO for early-stage tech firms to highlight the persistent financial challenges SaaS companies face, ultimately leading him to develop TrueRev as a solution for subscription and revenue management issues. TrueRev is dedicated to streamlining operations for small to medium-sized businesses dealing with recurring revenue complexities. Ali elaborates on how the platform addresses these challenges by focusing on revenue recognition, subscription management, and financial reporting, providing SaaS companies with a cohesive solution. With a mission to solve the financial chaos that arises in tech-driven companies, TrueRev aims to ensure accurate and seamless financial operations, especially for businesses lacking the resources to address these problems with existing systems or headcount. In addition to sharing the vision behind TrueRev, Ali provides a glimpse into the strategic roadmap for growth and the essential role of clean data in financial operations. He offers valuable perspectives on the evolving landscape of subscription management and where the industry is headed. Whether you're an entrepreneur in the SaaS space or a finance professional seeking to optimize financial processes, Ali's discussion is full of actionable insights and forward-thinking strategies. Tune in to explore how TrueRev is changing the game in SaaS financial management and what it means for your business. Show Notes: 00:00 Revenue Recognition Challenges 05:34 Target Market: Growing Companies' Recurring Revenue 09:09 Side Project to Startup Launch 11:28 Inbound Strategy Focused on Conversion 13:32 Bootstrapping vs. VC Funding Pressure 18:49 Holistic Subscription Management Challenges 20:34 Complexity of Contract Management 23:08 "Explore TrueRev with Ali" Links: Ali Rizvi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rizvial/ TrueRev's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-rev/ TrueRev's Website: https://truerev.com/ To learn more about Ben check out the links below: Subscribe to Ben's daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe to Ben's SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/ Join Ben's SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray

Product marketers with a sales background often feel like they have a superpower. The opposite is even truer.Kyle Coleman, CMO at Copy.ai, says yes—and he's got the career journey to back it up. From SDR to marketing exec, Kyle breaks down why sales and marketing are inseparable, how storytelling (not the best product) wins markets, and why staying close to revenue is the key to career growth. Plus, he shares how he personally closed $350K in outbound sales while leading marketing.✅ Why storytelling—not features—wins markets (just ask Salesforce).✅ The biggest mistake most product marketers make when trying to prove their impact.✅ Sales and marketing: two sides of the same coin or completely different beasts?✅ Why the best PMMs own the revenue conversation.✅ The "ivory tower" trap that kills product marketing impact.✅ Kyle's secret to getting buy-in from execs for category creation (hint: 75+ interviews).✅ A real-life sales deck fail—and how Kyle fixed it by actually selling.✅ The #1 piece of career advice for product marketers who want to be CMOs.If you're a product marketer aiming for the CMO seat, this episode is your playbook.

Arthur Bigeard shares his journey from a passion project to a thriving business, turning a side hustle into a full-time venture. He discusses the long-term mindset behind building scalable software, the lessons learned from working at Morgan Stanley, and the strategic decisions that helped shape g.v, a graph database client. Tune in for insights on entrepreneurship, tech evolution, and making the leap into the unknown!About our speaker: Arthur Bigeard is the founder at gdotv, a universal, plug-and-play graph database client to simplify & accelerate the day-to-day tasks of graph database users. He started this project following a 10 years long cyber security career, specialising in Identity & Access Management and cryptographic solutions.

Join us on our latest episode where we talk about all things alcohol, with a special emphasis on alcohol history in the United States.  And of course we try a new beverage during our discussion.  Another one from Side Project Brewing out of Maplewood, Missouri.  Featured beer: 10 Year Barleywine, a 17% barrel aged English Barleywine from Side Project Brewing.  Per the description from the brewery, "More than 2 years ago we began brewing in anticipation of this day, focusing on a blended Barleywine for this release and showcasing a truly special beer, M.J.K. in a new light. This beer consists of single and double barrel-aged M.J.K. finished for 18 to 27 months in Willett Family Estate Bourbon Barrels. A thoughtful splash of Längst reigns in the intensity and finishes the character of this special blend of deep, rich, luxurious English Barleywines."What kind of alcohol did America prefer throughout history?  How much do Americans really drink? Why can Side Project (rarely) do no wrong?   Only one way to find out...https://www.sideprojectbrewing.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop2Y1TZ5o91gVE3s8U8JwVearVY3dQNm2hgjxFFyu3KlQkdbciwhttps://untappd.com/b/side-project-brewing-10-year-barleywine/5543191#newrelease #craftbeerreview #merica #beer #sideproject #barleywine #barrelaged #bourbon #drinkreview #podcast #isitworthit #arsenicculture  Go Home America, You're Drunk (and Side Project part 3)-E104https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

In this episode, I discuss why a job and acquisitions are the best routeShow Notes:Convertify AppsThis podcast is proudly hosted on Caproni.fm.

Today we're talking about jazz, eventually. My computer crashed so this is take two! My guests are Mike Baggetta from mssv among other projects and Chris Greene of the Chris Greene Quartet. They've both been on the show before. I highly recommend going back to their episodes to get their stories. Today I've posed a challenge to these guys. What jazz artist or album should I check out if I like a specific genre of music? I get some great recommendations but more importantly, the conversation goes to places I never imagined. Mike talks about how Mike Watt and Stephen Hodge have helped him grow as a songwriter and a singer. Chris talks about discovering raw talent in his own family. And we talk about the latest Chris Greene Quartet album and the upcoming mssv album from Mike Baggetta, Mike Watt, & Stephen Hodge. Check them both out on Bandcamp or on their websites: chrisgreenejazz.com or @chrisgreenejazz on socials.Mike is at mikebaggetta.com and mainsteamstopvalve.com or @mikebaggetta on Instagram & mssv on Facebook. Follow us @PerformanceAnx on X & Instagram. Our merch is found at performanceanx.threadless.com or you can support us at ko-fi.com/performanceanxiety. Now get ready to love some jazz with Chris Greene & Mike Baggetta on Performance Anxiety on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Cat Neville, VP of Communications for Explore St Louis, joins Debbie Monterrey and highlights some upcoming openings in the performing and restaurant world in St Louis.

Garza sits down in-person with Shannon Lucas. Former drummer of All That Remains & The Black Dahlia Murder. https://instagram.com/wolvenspirit SPONSORS: https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF! Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB https://positivegrid.com CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Where Has Shannon Been? 02:04 - No Social Media 07:43 - Virginia 08:33 - Getting Into Metal, Slayer, Pantera, Metallica 12:07 - Drumming 14:45 - Local Bands 16:14 - High School Marching Band 21:12 - Pursuing Music 25:54 - Music Over a Career/Relationship 34:08 - Delivering Pizza 35:16 - All That Remains 43:48 - Writing “This Calling,” The Fall of Ideals 47:28 - Quitting All That Remains 51:13 - Joining Job For a Cowboy 56:07 - The Black Dahlia Murder 1:08:20 - Speed, Endurance & Warm-Ups 1:17:50 - Physical & Mental Toll of Playing Metal 1:21:44 - Recording Nocturnal w/ TBDM 1:28:28 - Guitar Center Job 1:32:21 - Trevor Strnad 1:40:45 - Leaving TBDM 1:42:38 - Side Projects, Going Home 1:46:52 - Black Metal 1:59:40 - Gatekeepers 2:03:38 - New Project, WOLVEN SPIRIT 2:11:04 - NAMM 2:12:14 - Tour Memories, TBDM/SS 2:14:30 - New Musical Project, AERITH, w/ Ken Bedene (Aborted)

The big awards day is here! We have an amazing opening act from Jon and the “Gonna Make Somebody Sick” Singers that you are absolutely gonna love! Then 12 of the most important beer and beverage and food awards on earth are handed out to our very best and brightest in the beer, pizza and posting industries. Who is gonna win? Will it be Jack Plaporotis or Joe Peeperootis???? Will it be Half Acre or Side Project or Carton or Revolution or Maffco??? Will it be raw onions on pizza or raw cheese on pizza?? You'll just have to listen. Of course, stay tuned for an ALL NEW hour of comedy from the Calendar Dad himself, Big Seth of a famous beer and website we've been looking at forever. Thank you and good night!!! ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, Rob Ocel, Danny Thompson, Adam Rackis, and Brandon Mathis discuss the role of abstractions in software development. They explore frontend tools like React and SolidJS, backend abstractions like serverless platforms, and the importance of understanding patterns and learning through mistakes. The group also highlights emerging trends for 2025, including opportunities in platform plugins and developer marketplaces. Key Points for the Episode: The Role of Abstractions in Development: The panel discusses the benefits and challenges of abstractions in software development, emphasizing the importance of understanding underlying systems to avoid over-reliance on tools like React hooks and serverless platforms. Learning Through Experimentation: Personal experiences with tools like Advent of Code, exploring new languages like Swift and Rust, and experimenting with new frameworks like SolidJS highlight the importance of hands-on learning and stepping outside comfort zones. Platform Opportunities: A growing interest in building apps and plugins on established platforms like Stripe, Zoom, and Chrome Extensions showcases untapped opportunities for developers to create impactful solutions and monetize their skills. Chapters 0:00 - The Potential of Plugins and Platforms 0:42 - Welcome to the Modern Web Podcast 0:47 - Introducing the Hosts and Guests 1:19 - Holiday Projects and Side Gigs 1:31 - Danny's Speedrun of a New Platform 2:07 - Adam's Holiday Reading List 3:38 - Brandon's Advent of Code Challenge in Swift and Rust 5:01 - Learning New Programming Languages Through Challenges 6:52 - Discussion on Abstractions in Software Development 7:10 - The Balance Between Abstractions and Understanding the Basics 8:56 - Learning Through Experience: The Importance of Stepping on Rakes 9:46 - React's Role in Frontend Development and Its Critics 10:39 - The Evolution of Frontend and Backend Abstractions 12:09 - The Impact of Serverless and Cloud Platforms 13:31 - Misuse of Abstractions and Overcomplicated Code 14:27 - The Common Pitfalls of React Hooks Misuse 15:29 - Overuse of `useEffect` and Its Performance Implications 16:41 - Learning from Industry Experts: Insights from Ben Lesh 17:53 - The Evolution of the Web from Static Documents to Interactive Applications 19:04 - The Role of Abstractions in Backend Development and Serverless Adoption 21:06 - Advice for Developers on Understanding Patterns and Abstractions 22:21 - Sponsor Message: This Dot Labs 22:27 - Looking Ahead to 2025: Technologies and Trends 22:43 - Excitement Around SolidJS and Signals-Based Frameworks 23:29 - The Growing Ecosystem Around SolidJS and TanStack Router 24:48 - Insights from a Conversation with Ryan Carniato 25:19 - Interest in TanStack Start and React 19 Features 26:09 - Danny Learning Spanish and Coding Challenges 27:16 - Exploring New Platforms for Side Projects and Monetization 27:55 - The Untapped Potential in Plugin and App Store Ecosystems 29:01 - Case Study: Monetization through Small Chrome and Office Extensions 30:09 - Growth of Developer Marketplaces (Stripe, Slack, Shopify, Zoom) 31:06 - The Challenge of Getting Projects in Front of Users 32:03 - Opportunities in Game Modding and Twitch Extensions 32:32 - Closing Thoughts and Future Podcast Episodes 32:45 - Sponsor Message and Where to Find the Podcast Online Follow the crew on Twitter and Linkedin: Rob Twitter: https://x.com/robocell Rob Linkedin:   / robocel   Danny Twitter: https://x.com/DThompsonDev Danny Linkedin:   / dthompsondev   Adam Twitter: https://x.com/AdamRackis Adam Linkedin:   / adam-rackis-5b655a8   Brandon Twitter: https://x.com/BrandonMathis Brandon Linkedin:   / mathisbrandon   Sponsored by This Dot: thisdot.co

VOTE HEREhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BNM9PZSMeredith and her husband reflect on the podcast's evolution over the past two years, sharing the challenges and achievements. With new targets being set for 2025, listeners are invited to vote on bonus content that will accompany our upcoming courses. ~ ChatGPTTimestamps[0:24] Today's Episode[6:01] How is the new Course different from the Podcast[8:28] VOTE...  ---Meredith's Husbandhttps://www.meredithshusband.com

I've wanted to do this episode for a long time; not just the subject matter, but my guests as well. Today I'm talking about making sophomore albums with Vashti Bunyan and Lucy Kruger; two people who have vastly different experiences making their second albums. Lucy has done it twice with her bands Medicine Boy and Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys. But they were both very different approaches from one another.  Vashti took a different route. She waited 35 years to make her sophomore album. In fact, she said that, between the disappointing reception to her debut and the extended gap between the two albums, her second album, Lookaftering, didn't feel like a second album at all. This was a fun topic, but I had been looking for a reason to have Lucy & Vashti on together for years. And the reissue of Vashti's second album, Lookaftering, complete with live or demo versions of almost every song on the album, was the perfect reason. And we go a bit beyond sophomore albums because that's what happens when you're enjoying a casual conversation. Check out Lucy Kruger's latest album, A Human Home, on Bandcamp or wherever you get music. Follow her @lucy_kruger to keep up with her. Pick up Vashti Bnyan's reissue of her sophomore album, Lookaftering, on Fat Cat records, Bandcamp, or wherever you buy music. Follow her on Facebook or on Instagram @vashtibunyan. Follow the podcast @PerformanceAnx on socials. Our merch is available at performanceanx.threadless.com. Coffee money is happily accepted at ko-fi.com/performanceanxiety. Now let's talk sophomore albums with Lucy Kruger & Vashti Bunyan on Performance Anxiety on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Justin Moore reveals how he built a $600,000 annual business from sponsorship coaching.Justin walks me through his business - from the on-demand course and audit tool that bring in new clients, to his high-touch coaching program that transforms how creators approach brand deals. Then I help him map out a path to $2 million in revenue by leveraging his upcoming book and optimizing his funnel.You'll learn about growing through referrals, using smart tools to attract ideal clients, and finding the balance between aggressive growth and keeping what works.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:13 Revenue Growth: From $88K to $600K+05:33 Building an Effective Marketing Funnel09:01 Newsletter Growth Strategy18:30 Creating Tools That Convert22:12 How to Prioritize Tasks as a Creator23:51 Transitioning from Side Project to Real Business28:29 Setting Work-Life Balance Goals as a Creator29:41 Using a Book to Scale Your Business31:17 Will Writing a Book Hurt Your Business?33:11 How to Package and Position a Book35:25 Why Word of Mouth Matters for Books39:39 Optimizing Your Revenue Streams43:33 Top of Funnel Marketing Strategies that Work01:00:12 Closing ThoughtsIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show Follow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry X: https://twitter.com/nathanbarry YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshow Website: https://nathanbarry.com Follow Justin:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatorwizard Website: https://www.creatorwizard.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@creatorwizard X: https://twitter.com/justinmooretfam LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinnmoore Featured in this episode:Sponsor Magnet (Book): https://www.sponsormagnet.com Morning Brew: https://www.morningbrew.com Spark Loop: https://www.sparkloop.app Creator Network: https://creatornetwork.kit.com Pat Flynn: https://www.patflynn.com Jay Clouse: https://creatorscience.com Atomic Habits (Book): https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Dan Martell: https://www.danmartell.com Buy Back Your Time (Book): https://www.buybackyourtime.com Tiago Forte's Essay: https://fortelabs.com/blog/the-financial-reality-of-a-traditionally-published-book-a-complete-breakdown Bonnie Christine: https://www.bonniechristine.com Darrell Vesterfelt: https://darrellvesterfelt.com Brian Harris (Growth Tools): https://growthtools.com HubSpot: https://www.hubspot.com Buffer: https://www.buffer.com Creator Flywheels Course: https://creatorflywheels.com Highlights:16:31 How to Make Money Online19:55 Why Tools Are Great Lead Magnets23:11 Time Management Tips for Creators25:49 Getting Past Startup Trauma as a Creator33:10 The Strategy Behind Successful Book Launches48:45 Choosing Between Multiple Products vs One Focus

Join us on our latest episode where we try another one of the Anniversary beers from Side Project.   In this episode we review The Cellar Tenth Anniversary Barleywine. A Blend of Barrel-Aged Barleywines, including MJK and several other experimental Barleywine recipes to create this one-time blend for The Cellar.Does For The Cellar Tenth Anniversary Barleywine live up to the hype from this famed brewery? Is it worth it?  Only one way to find out...Special guest on this episode, our good friend Drew. https://untappd.com/b/side-project-brewing-the-cellar-tenth-anniversary-barleywine-2024/6048051https://www.sideprojectbrewing.com/blogs/news/the-cellar-10th-anniversary?srsltid=AfmBOopNfyUp89TI-cW280ZBs1v1x-15lJJ0gV6OPSUOKZ31elrnLQS6#newrelease #craftbeerreview #sideproject #beer #barleywine #bourbon #barrelaged  #drinkreview #podcast #isitworthit #arsenicculture  Stumbling Upon More Side Project Anniversary Whales-E97https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

We went to another Bills game. 

Grab your essential FREE guide - How to clear excess stock without damaging your brand. ----- Turning a passion project into a recognized brand isn't easy. But Jamie Watkins of Divine Savages is here to share how they did it, including how they used PR and great imagery to stand out. Divine Savages is a bold and innovative interiors brand known for its striking wallpapers and fabrics. Jamie and his husband Tom turned their side project into a thriving business that has captured the attention of prestigious names like the Natural History Museum and Heal's. In this episode, Jamie shares their journey from humble beginnings to industry recognition. He also offers practical insights on leveraging PR, creating standout imagery, and navigating the ever-changing retail landscape. Plus, he reflects on his experience in the mastermind. [00:00] Meet Jamie Watkins  [02:06]  What led Jamie decide to start an interior business [07:42] The highlights of running an interior business [10:58] How important is PR for an interior brand? [14:36] Tips from Jamie on how brands can approach partnerships [21:45] How they're navigating Instagram's changes [25:14] What Jamie has learned through the mastermind   Resources: Show Notes The Resilient Retail Club  

It may not be the main course, but we make a meal out of this four bottle Side Project lineup, gifted to us by listener and friend Don Kasak. We may think we know where things are going with these four barrel-aged beers of differing styles - but we quickly get swept up in some surprising flavors. Also, we are adjusting to some of the new holiday traditions, we make some New Year's fruit resolutions, and after this episode we're heading down to our shift at the Farm Barn to check out Beyond Tart's set.  Beers Reviewed Merci 2024 (Blended oak-aged American wild ale) SpontanFermier - Blend #2 (Missouri saison blended with Belgian lambic - collaboration with Mikkeller) Calamansi (Brett pale ale aged in oak with Calamansi limes, Tanzanian and Madagascar vanilla, and toasted coconut) A Long Time Ago (Blend of Oregon Adambier [2014 Adam and 2018 Adam] and Missouri bourbon barrel-aged Adambier [2022 Längst] - collaboration with Hair of the Dog)  

Ben Rometsch (@dabeeeenster.bsky.social), the founder of Flagsmith, created a bootstrapped SaaS success story. Feature flags are transforming software deployment by decoupling releases and enhancing control. And Ben bootstrapped this deceptively simple-looking part of engineering into a significant software business. And then there's the open-source part of all that. The Open Feature project is setting new standards in software development, akin to OpenTelemetry. Ben shares insights into this collaborative open-source initiative and takes you on a decade-long journey running a software agency in London, where creativity thrived, leading to the creation of a cost-effective, open-source feature flag tool now used by major companies. We even get to the parallels between Brexit and business growth as Ben discusses breaking growth ceilings and the challenges of venture capital. You'll hear about a pivotal deal during the pandemic and how it set off a massive growth spurt that was previously impossible.Ben and I both value slow, sustainable growth without VC pressures. But it comes with its own challenges, like balancing monetization strategies while maintaining a sustainable open-source project. Join us for a conversation about building a business with purpose.This episode is sponsored by Paddle.com — if you're looking for a payment platform that works for you so you can focus on what matters, check them out.The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/ben-rometsch-from-side-projects-to-industry-giantsThe podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/363-ben-rometsch-from-side-projects-to-industry-giantsCheck out Podscan to get alerts when you're mentioned on podcasts: https://podscan.fmSend me a voicemail on Podline: https://podline.fm/arvidYou'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.comPodcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcastNewsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletterMy book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.comHere 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- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw

In this host-only episode of Compressed FM, James Q Quick, Amy Dutton, and Bekah discuss how side projects and creative outlets can paradoxically provide energy rather than drain it. The conversation explores Bekah's ambitious 29-day writing project about open source alternatives, Amy's vlogging journey, and James's streaming experiences. They dive into the importance of finding activities that spark joy, even when juggling busy schedules and family commitments. The hosts share insights about automation tools like PipeDream, discuss the value of downtime for creativity, and emphasize the importance of sustainable work practices in tech.SponsorConvex is the backend for founders. Convex is the backend application platform for product-obsessed founders.Chapters00:00:00 Introduction & Welcome00:00:39 Bekah's Open Source Writing Project00:02:05 Discussion of PipeDream vs Zapier00:05:14 Content Creation Process & AI Tools00:08:22 Time Management in Content Creation00:10:31 Flexible Work Schedules00:11:31 Amy's Vlogging Journey00:14:48 Creative Energy & Side Projects00:16:47 Work-Life Balance & Productivity00:18:20 Importance of Downtime for Creativity00:20:34 Efficiency in Daily Life00:22:02 Sponsor: Convex00:22:49 Deals for Dev Project Discussion00:25:40 Picks and Plugs Segment

Join us on our latest episode where we try one of the "best" beers from on of our favorite breweries.  This new release is one of the top 5 highest rated beers from Side Project Brewing out of Missouri.  In this episode we review For The Cellar.  This beer was released as part of the 10th Anniversary celebration at Side Project.  For The Cellar is their OWK Recipe aged for 15 months in Cognac Barrels and then finished on Mexican, Ugandan, and Madagascar Vanilla Beans.Is For The Cellar the best beer Side Project has ever made?  it worth it?  Only one way to find out...https://tinyurl.com/SP-10th-Anniversaryhttps://untappd.com/b/side-project-brewing-for-the-cellar-2024/6054710#newrelease #craftbeerreview #sideproject #beer #stout #bourbon #barrelaged  #drinkreview #podcast #isitworthit #arsenicculture  https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arseniccultureMaybe The Best Beer Of The Best Beers?-E90https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

MUSICIt's WednsDave: Dave Grohl revealed that he's become a dad again -- but not with his wife Jordyn Blum. Grohl posted on his Instagram Tuesday afternoonA documentary about Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers recording and touring behind Long After Dark will be screened in theaters October 17th and 20th. Heartbreakers Beach Party was directed by Cameron Crowe and aired only once by MTV back in 1983. Earlier this year the original 16mm reels were found and have been remastered. Crowe also added some archival bonus footage and new commentary to the film. TVAustralian breakdancing superhero Raygun . . . a.k.a. Rachael Gunn . . . is now officially the #1 ranked female breakdancer IN THE WORLD. Meanwhile, the three women who actually medaled at the Olympics didn't even make the Top 10.  The 50th season of “Saturday Night Live” will include Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim and Jane Wickline to the cast, according to Deadline. Punkie Johnson and Molly Kearney previously announced they would not be returning for Season 50MISCOn Tuesday, Sony revealed details about the new PS5 Pro.       COMEDYLarry David announced 10 dates for a U.S. comedy tour titled "A Conversation With Larry David." AND FINALLYI wouldn't say opening credit scenes can make or break a show, but a good one can really set the tone.  "Entertainment Weekly" came up with a list of the 30 best. Here 10, in no particular order:1.  "The Simpsons" 2.  "Game of Thrones" 3.  "All in the Family" 4.  "Mad Men" 5.  "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" 6.  "Sex and the City"AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MUSIC It's WednsDave: Dave Grohl revealed that he's become a dad again -- but not with his wife Jordyn Blum. Grohl posted on his Instagram Tuesday afternoon A documentary about Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers recording and touring behind Long After Dark will be screened in theaters October 17th and 20th. Heartbreakers Beach Party was directed by Cameron Crowe and aired only once by MTV back in 1983. Earlier this year the original 16mm reels were found and have been remastered. Crowe also added some archival bonus footage and new commentary to the film.  TV Australian breakdancing superhero Raygun . . . a.k.a. Rachael Gunn . . . is now officially the #1 ranked female breakdancer IN THE WORLD. Meanwhile, the three women who actually medaled at the Olympics didn't even make the Top 10.   The 50th season of “Saturday Night Live” will include Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim and Jane Wickline to the cast, according to Deadline. Punkie Johnson and Molly Kearney previously announced they would not be returning for Season 50 MISC On Tuesday, Sony revealed details about the new PS5 Pro.        COMEDY Larry David announced 10 dates for a U.S. comedy tour titled "A Conversation With Larry David."  AND FINALLY I wouldn't say opening credit scenes can make or break a show, but a good one can really set the tone.  "Entertainment Weekly" came up with a list of the 30 best. Here 10, in no particular order: 1.  "The Simpsons"  2.  "Game of Thrones"  3.  "All in the Family"  4.  "Mad Men"  5.  "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"  6.  "Sex and the City" AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're highlighting a couple of series that live inside the 99pi production tent.We've got a preview of a new miniseries for you called Not Built for This, created and hosted by Emmett FitzGerald. It's a show about climate change, but not in the way you might think. It's about how the complex systems that govern our lives are not designed for the tectonic changes that are coming our way. Because right now we're all living in a world that was just Not Built for This. You can find Not Built for This in the 99% Invisible feed starting August 20th.We're also announcing the relaunch of Roman's side project What Roman Mars Can Learn About Con Law by featuring a new episode and one from two weeks ago.Side Projects Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes and get exclusive access to bonus content.