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5/5/2023
13 : 14
The Rubber Band Effect — The Bootstrapped Founder 213
The Rubber Band Effect affects our cognitive capacity to understand different experiences.
4/28/2023
13 : 14
Writing with a Nemesis: Using ChatGPT to Strengthen Your Arguments — The Bootstrapped Founder
Tired: ChatGPT as a writer. Wired: ChatGPT as your writing enemy.
4/21/2023
13 : 14
MicroConf US '23 Recap or What Happens When 250 SaaS Founders Meet — The Bootstrapped Founder
I went on stage in Denver and got 250 founders to share their most embarrassing stories. Here's what happened.
4/19/2023
6 : 15
ChatGPT: Goldmine or Minefield for Indie Hackers?— The Bootstrapped Founder
Conversational AI is everywhere. Should it also be in your business?
4/6/2023
21 : 45
Artificial Scarcity Damages the Creator Economy — The Bootstrapped Founder
Act quick or this email will self-destruct! Actually, it won't. But for some reason, marketers will tell you that.
3/31/2023
13 : 14
The Art of Naming Your Business — The Bootstrapped Founder
Naming is hard. This will help.
3/24/2023
13 : 14
How I Stay Consistent — The Bootstrapped Founder
200 episodes. Here is how I did it.
3/17/2023
13 : 14
The SaaS Solution-Workflow Fit — The Bootstrapped Founder
Not every problem can be solved with a SaaS. And not every SaaS fits into people's lives. Here's how to make it work.
3/10/2023
14 : 14
Securing your SaaS — The Bootstrapped Founder
A secure SaaS is a sellable SaaS. Here's how to get there.
3/3/2023
14 : 14
Don't Fall for the Follower Count Trap — The Bootstrapped Founder
Some metrics are better than others. What matters is which ones we choose to optimize for. Here is one we should definitely ignore.
2/24/2023
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Stair-Stepping with Plugins: Platforms to Build On — The Bootstrapped Founder
Building a plugin is much easier than a full SaaS. That makes it a spectacular way to start your entrepreneurial journey.
2/17/2023
14 : 14
Writing for Founders — The Bootstrapped Founder
Founders should write. And it's not just for "building an audience" — it has internal business benefits too. Here's why writing matters.
2/10/2023
14 : 14
Be The Kindest Person in the Room — The Bootstrapped Founder
Don't isolate yourself in a hostile world. Embrace kindness: be honest in self-promotion & set boundaries with hostility.
2/3/2023
14 : 14
Negative Reviews are Good for You — The Bootstrapped Founder
We can learn a lot about our positioning from people who are enraged enough to comment on our work.
1/27/2023
14 : 14
The Monkey and the Pedestal — The Bootstrapped Founder
Setting priorities is hard. Here's something that will help.
1/20/2023
14 : 14
Expanding Your Opportunity Surface — The Bootstrapped Founder
Do things that don't scale, diversify inputs, and take small steps.
1/20/2023
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The Role of Trust in Remote Work — The Bootstrapped Founder
Reduce interruptions and optimize the home office while building a trust-based relationship.
1/6/2023
14 : 14
Founder Mental Health Pitfalls — The Bootstrapped Founder
The struggle is real — but it doesn't have to overwhelm you. Here is what awaits a founder, and how to cope with it.
12/30/2022
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Diversify Your Creator Portfolio — The Bootstrapped Founder
Own the means of communication with your audience, repurpose content, collaborate with other creators, and focus on build
12/23/2022
14 : 14
Realistic Building in Public for Introverted Founders — The Bootstrapped Founder
Introverts have a special skill that can unlock entrepreneurial success.