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FounderQuest

Summary: Developers building a software business on our own terms.

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  • Artist: The Honeybadger Crew
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Podcasts:

 Tracking The Elusive SaaS Sales Funnel | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1738

This week The Founders talk efforts to better track Honeybadger's sales funnel, the satisfaction of a cleaned-up to-do list, and Starr reveals last episode's mystery vendor. They also debate whether to print, bind, and mail the future Honeybadger Intelligence Report or keep it digital.

 Do Developers Actually Pay Money For Things? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2158

On this week's FounderQuest, the hosts talk buying electric motorcycles, Sidekiq-Cron saving the day, fintech, and wade into the debate of whether developers actually pay for any of the products they use. Want more? How about Starr dropping some knowledge with another of her patented lyfe hacks? (Hint, it rhymes with TextExpander) You're welcome!

 Is It Better To Be At Amazon's Mercy Or Your Own? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2132

This week The Founders talk about relying on Amazon for their technology stack and what happens when problems arise. They also provide updates on existing post-Postgres and extol the virtues of documentation when outsourcing.

 When Is The Convenience Of Outsourcing Not Worth The Price? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2166

On this special bonus episode, The Founders talk about whether to keep their swag fulfillment or look for other options after a recent steep price increase. They also provide an update on the contractor machine and also discuss some of the personality traits needed to successfully delegate projects. Listen now, or have someone listen for you!

 Talking Startups And Pricing Strategies With John Nunemaker | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3316

Special guest John Nunemaker is in the house...err...Zoom! He chats with The Founders about Flipper Cloud and strategies around its launch as well as tales from companies' past. They also discuss decisions around pricing a SaaS product and killer cardinality.

 All Your Contractors Are Belong To Us! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2176

This week The Founders give an update on their new contractor system and how to nurture an "I don't care" work culture. Plus don't miss Beavis and Butthead memories, Heroku integration speed bumps, and chopping chonky trees!

 What Is The Lowest Maintenance Website Imaginable? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2629

This week The Founders talk about maintaining simple websites from the stone age, hiring contractors with Upwork, and Heya being 100% opensource. They also put Netlify on notice; if things don't improve, Badgerfy is becoming a reality!

 Is Our Business Model A Hedge On The Internet? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1685

This week The Founders talk GameStop stock, Elasticsearch clusters, Honeybadger's hedge position on the internet, and creating their own contractor pool to outsource small projects. Can you handle it? Listen and find out!

 The Bootstrapper's Guide to the Ninja Launch | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2579

This week The Founders explain the difference between a ninja launch for bootstrappers vs. the more traditional stealth launch. They also reveal what programming languages they would learn if Honeybadger went away and they had to get real developer jobs! Plus, AWS vs. Elastic, who's right?

 Bitcoin And Honeybadger's Bold Product Roadmap | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2085

This week Josh, Ben, and Starr break tradition and go public with Honeybadger's product roadmap. They also reveal a foolproof plan to monetize locked Bitcoin wallets and predict the future of crypto, Bytecoin!

 We Survived 2020 But What About Our Growth Rate? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2456

It's a new year and a new season of FounderQuest! Season 3 starts things off with the founders recapping Honeybadger's 2020 growth numbers and where they are hoping to go in 2021. They also review the performance of the blog after a year of commissioning articles from outside authors and its impact on sales.

 What, Me Worry? Fearing Your Company's Permanence | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2381

This week the Founders talk about dealing with fears their company could disappear at any moment and what makes them confident that it will be around tomorrow and beyond. They also talk rollerblade chairs, Kung Fu Panda, wrapping up 2020, and the upcoming FounderQuest hiatus! Also, please vote!

 How To Build Solid Multi-tenant Account Systems For SaaS | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2340

This week The Founders talk about the latest redesign of Honeybadger's user account setup and lessons they've learned along the way (tenant ID FTW!) They also talk about the Hook Relay launch, celebrity endorsements, moving to Canada, and how building software relates to constructing buildings.

 Should You Interview Job Candidates Via Slack Or TikTok? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2691

This week The Founders talk about new hiring paradigms, virtual conferences, and the stock market. Plus, does Roam dress your notes in the world's finest UX, only appreciated by the best and brightest, or is it really just a wiki strutting around with no clothes on?

 Reading Rainbow, FounderQuest Style! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2594

This week The Founders reveal some of their favorite books they've read this summer and what they learned about utopias, U.S. history, and Murderbots! They also talk about living their lives up in smoke as the forest fires continue to rage along the West Coast.

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