Bootstrapped

Hannah and I discuss content strategy for bootstrappers. Hannah’s website: https://contentedstrategy.com/ Hannah’s book: “Content Strategy for Solopreneurs, Startups, Charities and Growing Businesses”: https://contentedstrategy.com/content_strategy_for_startups.html How to do a content audit: https://contentedstrategy.com/blog/2019/05/17/startup-content-audit.html Traction by Gabriel Weinberg: https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Startup-Achieve-Explosive-Customer/dp/1591848369

Robert and I discuss how to hire and manage freelancers. We also discuss how having children forces you to change the way you work. Robert’s 4 tips for a healthy freelancer relationship: Meet in person from time to time, if possible Pay at the higher end of their expected rate Remember the Golden Rule: Treat … Continue reading "#107 – Robert Brandl – Founder of WebsiteToolTester"

In my conversation with Sylvestre from Parseur, we discuss how bootstrapping allowed Sylvestre to move to Mauritius. We also discuss: Collecting domain names Leaving consulting to bootstrap a SaaS Bootstrapping with the generous assistance of the French government(!) The tough months before the first sale – and then the elation after the first sale Using … Continue reading "#106 – Sylvestre Dupont – Cofounder of Parseur"

This is a short and special episode in which I share some news about the podcast. Back in 2013, Ian Landsman and Andrey Butov started the Bootstrapped podcast together. Over the next few years they created more than 100 excellent episodes. Now Andrey and Ian both want to concentrate on their core products. But instead … Continue reading "#105 – A new iteration of Bootstrapped"

In this episode we’re joined by Natalie Nagele from Wildbit to talk about starting a business vs. consulting, employees with side hustles, how to pick conferences to attend, and yes, GDPR. Thanks to Linode for sponsoring this episode. Sign up today and get $20 off. Discuss this episode in the forums >>  

In this episode we discuss conferences & traveling, birthday parties for kids, .app domains, and Andrey’s new GDPR-related project Consent Monitor. Thanks to Linode for sponsoring this episode. Sign up today and get $20 off. Discuss this episode in the forums >>  

In this episode we discuss parenting at the park, hiring a plumber, cutting & bulking > marketing, the awesomeness of Peers Conference ⭐, hiring a contractor for Scribbleton, & more. Thanks to Linode for sponsoring this episode. Sign up today and get $20 off.

In this episode we discuss planning for Laracon Online, what’s coming up next for Helpspot & Thermostat, and investing in startups. Thanks to Linode for sponsoring this episode. Sign up today and get $20 off.  

In this episode we discuss Butov’s workout routine, the pros and cons of hiring a part-time employee, and upcoming conference plans. Thanks to Linode for sponsoring this episode. Sign up today and get $20 off.

In a special episode of Bootstrapped, Taylor Otwell (creator of Laravel) joins Ian to talk about ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’. WARNING: This podcast contains spoilers for ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’. If you haven’t seen that movie yet (and seriously, what are you waiting for), wait to listen to this podcast until afterwards! Thanks … Continue reading "#99 – Star Wars: The Last Jedi w/ Taylor Otwell (SPOILERS!)"

In this episode we discuss solo parenting, Disney on Ice, future conference plans, and a plan to live stream Ian playing video games. Update: Here’s the stream video of our PUBG game. Discuss this episode in the forums > Thanks to Linode for sponsoring this episode. Sign up today and get $20 off.

In this episode we discuss being sick, what happens when you get an influx of clients, and a bunch of updates on everything from Scribbleton to Thermostat to Ian’s new project, LaraTalent. Thanks to Linode for sponsoring this episode. Sign up today and get $20 off. Discuss this episode in the forums >  

In this episode we discuss the beginnings of Ian’s new CRUD app, Scribbleton upgrades, freezing your credit, Las Vegas, and more. Thanks to Linode for sponsoring this episode. Sign up today and get $20 off. Discuss this episode in the forums >>  

In this episode we discuss hearing trips to and from NYC, nostalgia for high school, the ‘New Renaissance Butov’, and more. Thanks to Linode for sponsoring this episode. Sign up today and get $20 off. Discuss this episode in the forums.  

In this episode we discuss kindergarten, kids destroying tablets, side projects for founders, encryption in Scribbleton, and more. Thanks to Linode for sponsoring this episode. Sign up today and get $20 off. Discuss this episode in the forums >>