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Can you bootstrap a profitable startup in 2021? Thousands of entrepreneurs, developers, designers, and product people have tried to launch their own web apps. But with so many venture-backed startups now, is it still possible? Follow Jon and Justin as they build their podcasting SaaS, Transistor.fm.

Can you bootstrap a profitable startup in 2021? Thousands of entrepreneurs, developers, designers, and product people have tried to launch their own web apps. But with so many venture-backed startups now, is it still possible? Follow Jon and Justin as they build their podcasting SaaS, Transistor.fm.

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Can you bootstrap a profitable startup in 2021? Thousands of entrepreneurs, developers, designers, and product people have tried to launch their own web apps. But with so many venture-backed startups now, is it still possible? Follow Jon and Justin as they build their podcasting SaaS, Transistor.fm.

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English


Episodes

Basecamp | Hiring | How to have a calm company

5/4/2021
This week Jon and Justin discussed: second article on Basecampthis articlehttps://discuss.rubyonrails.org/t/effect-of-the-last-week-on-ruby-on-rails/77702https://transistor.fm/helen/https://transistor.fm/apple-podcasts-problem/https://transistor.fm/spotify-bug/What should we talk about next? @buildyoursaas@mijustin@jonbudaLeave a comment on PodHuntThanks to our monthly supporters: Intro CRM podcastTake It EV podcastSammy SchuckertGetRewardful.com★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:48:12

A good business will change your life (for real)

4/6/2021
This we, we chatted about: Evil Crypto TeletubbiesVoltswagonFathom has acquired GoogleDeskpassDerrick ReimerSavvyCalTweetYour company history is a mythTweetJon YoungfookBannerbearPeter SuhmReformSimon BennettSnapShooterTweetNew releases on Transistor.fm:Private podcasts can receive email + play on the webAutomatic tweetWhat should we talk about next? @buildyoursaas@mijustin@jonbudaLeave a comment on PodHuntThanks to our monthly supporters: Intro CRM podcastTake It EV podcastSammy...

Duration:00:49:04

We're doing this and it's weird

1/26/2021
Real humans making a business together: Apple Podcasts going into subscription podcasts roundtableJustin's talk with Jason CalacanisWhat should we talk about next? @buildyoursaas@mijustin@jonbudaLeave a comment on PodHuntThanks to our monthly supporters: Take It EV podcastteami.ioMemberSpace.comNiceThings.io eventOneHQ.comSimplicio.comalitu.comhellosift.comdev.transistor.fmletterjoy.cousefathom.com danbuda.comthebicrowd.comGetRewardful.com★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:37:48

Podcast companies losing money?

1/19/2021
Jon's back! He and Justin share their feelings/thoughts about the new...

Duration:00:44:08

Jason Fried – you can't control the market

12/29/2020
This week, Justin and Jason discuss the dynamics of market demand. Justin's original tweetJason's responseWhat should we talk about next? @buildyoursaas@mijustin@jonbuda@jasonfriedLeave a comment on PodHuntThanks to our monthly supporters: Take It EV podcastteami.ioMemberSpace.comNiceThings.io eventOneHQ.comSimplicio.comalitu.comhellosift.comdev.transistor.fmletterjoy.cousefathom.com danbuda.comthebicrowd.comGetRewardful.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:53:39

What happened after Simon went full time on his SaaS?

12/15/2020
This week, Justin catches up with Simon Bennett of Snapshooter: Simon Bennetthttps://snapshooter.ioWhat should we talk about next? @buildyoursaas@mijustin@jonbuda@MrSimonBennettLeave a comment on PodHuntThanks to our monthly supporters: Take It EV podcastteami.ioMemberSpace.comNiceThings.io eventOneHQ.comSimplicio.comalitu.comhellosift.comdev.transistor.fmletterjoy.cousefathom.com danbuda.comthebicrowd.comGetRewardful.com★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:52:52

Landsman on software

11/17/2020
Justin is joined by everybody's favorite Twitter Uncle: Ian Landsman (founder of HelpSpot). What should we talk about next? @buildyoursaas@mijustin@jonbuda@ianlandsmanLeave a comment on PodHuntThanks to our monthly supporters: Take It EV podcastteami.ioMemberSpace.comNiceThings.io eventOneHQ.comSimplicio.comalitu.comhellosift.comBrian Rheadev.transistor.fmletterjoy.cousefathom.com danbuda.comthebicrowd.comGetRewardful.com★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:46:46

How fragile is the prosumer SaaS market?

11/10/2020
We're back! A BUNCH OF NEW TRANSISTOR FEATURES:Zapier integrationPodcast:lockedEasily submit your podcast to the major podcast directories.Podcast distribution checklistWhat should we talk about next? @buildyoursaas@mijustin@jonbudaLeave a comment on PodHuntThanks to our monthly supporters: Take It EV podcastteami.ioMemberSpace.comNiceThings.io eventOneHQ.comSimplicio.comalitu.comhellosift.comBrian Rheadev.transistor.fmletterjoy.cousefathom.com danbuda.comthebicrowd.comGetRewardful.com★...

Duration:00:29:36

What it takes to launch a SaaS

9/22/2020
We have a bonus episode for you this week! FrameworkSpec.fmSubscribe to Framework in OvercastWant to reply to something we said? @buildyoursaas@mijustin@jonbuda@tomcreighton@therobhayesLeave a comment on PodHuntThanks to our monthly supporters: Take It EV podcastteami.ioMemberSpace.comNiceThings.io eventOneHQ.comSimplicio.comalitu.comhellosift.comBrian Rheadev.transistor.fmletterjoy.cousefathom.com danbuda.comthebicrowd.comGetRewardful.com★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:01:08:57

THE FEAR

9/15/2020
Jon and Justin talk about "optionality" in bootstrapping. (Justin is concerned, Jon thinks we should just enjoy the moment). DHH"Taking money off the table."ArticleHow much richer than us is Jeff Bezos?Want to reply to something we said? @buildyoursaas@mijustin@jonbudaLeave a comment on PodHuntThanks to our monthly supporters: teami.ioMemberSpace.comNiceThings.io eventOneHQ.comSimplicio.comalitu.comhellosift.comBrian Rheadev.transistor.fmletterjoy.cousefathom.com...

Duration:00:40:01

Do you really need to build an audience?

9/8/2020
Late-summer update! This week on the program, we bring you a super spicy interview that Justin did on the TechZing podcast. Justin's tweetIndieHackers interview with Vincent Woojustinjackson.ca/surfingTweetWant to reply to something we said? @buildyoursaas@mijustin@jonbuda@justinvincentLeave a comment on the TechZing episode pageLeave a comment on PodHuntThanks to our monthly supporters: teami.ioMemberSpace.comNiceThings.io eventOneHQ.comSimplicio.comalitu.comhellosift.comBrian...

Duration:01:21:26

Break out

8/4/2020
Mid-summer update! This week on the program, Justin and Jon talk about: TweetWant to reply to something we said? @buildyoursaas@mijustin@jonbudaLeave a comment on PodHuntThanks to our monthly supporters: teami.ioMemberSpace.comNiceThings.io pradyumna.deveventOneHQ.comSimplicio.comalitu.comhellosift.comBrian Rheadev.transistor.fmletterjoy.cousefathom.com danbuda.comthebicrowd.comSammy SchuckertGetRewardful.com★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:45:53

Talking about an acquisition

6/30/2020
This week on the program, Justin and Jon talk about: Want to reply to something we said? @buildyoursaas@mijustin@jonbudaLeave a comment on PodHunt★ Bootstrapper shout-out of the week: https://nusii.comThanks to our monthly supporters: teami.ioMemberSpace.comNiceThings.io pradyumna.deveventOneHQ.comSimplicio.comalitu.comhellosift.comBrian Rheadev.transistor.fmletterjoy.cousefathom.com danbuda.comthebicrowd.comSammy SchuckertGetRewardful.com★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:51:52

It's just too much

6/16/2020
This week on the program, Justin and Jon talk about: Jason Calacanis’ tweet“Good businesses have margin."30 hours per weekSandra & Nora podcastThe Dept of Veteran AffairsYou can reply to this podcast here: @buildyoursaas@mijustin@jonbudaLeave a comment on PodHunt★ Bootstrapper shout-out of the week: https://www.lessaccounting.com/Thanks to our monthly supporters: teami.ioMemberSpace.comNiceThings.io pradyumna.deveventOneHQ.comSimplicio.comalitu.comhellosift.comBrian...

Duration:00:39:08

Waking up

6/9/2020
Structural racism affects every part of the economic system. It affects bootstrappers too! It defines: "It's not just about being oppressed or being an oppressor, it's about resisting oppression and resisting being an oppressor; being an ally, being an advocate for social justice." – Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum (clip)Right now, in cities across America, people are protesting systemic violence and oppression against Black people. We (Jon and Justin) are waking up to how complicit we are in the...

Duration:00:25:52

Why there's no episode today

5/26/2020
👋 Justin here. This episode is to let you know why there's no episode today. (I've had a few DMs from folks that were worried!) We're good; we had some server trouble this morning that took all our time and attention today. We're hoping to be back next Tuesday with a full episode. Thanks everyone; we appreciate your support! ✌️ Special thanks to Dean Layton James, from CloudPeriscope and Benedikt Evans from UserList for giving us ideas on how to fix our issues today! ❤️ You can reply to...

Duration:00:03:38

Building software for 2030

5/19/2020
This week on the program, Justin and Jon talk about: Transistor UITobias Lütke, Shopifyhttps://www.exploretock.com/https://themargins.substack.com/p/doordash-and-pizza-arbitrageMike Myers on ConanYou can reply to this podcast here: @buildyoursaas@mijustin@jonbudaLeave a comment on PodHunt★ Bootstrapper shout-out of the week: ScrapingBeeThanks to our monthly supporters: teami.ioMemberSpace.comUserInput.ioNiceThings.io pradyumna.deveventOneHQ.comSimplicio.comalitu.comhellosift.comBrian...

Duration:00:45:49

Simon is going full-time

5/12/2020
This week on the program: Simon Bennetthttps://snapshooter.ioYou can reply to this podcast here: @buildyoursaas@mijustin@jonbuda@MrSimonBennettLeave a comment on PodHunt★ Need a podcast? Get a 14-day trial here.Thanks to our monthly supporters: teami.ioMemberSpace.comUserInput.ioNiceThings.io pradyumna.deveventOneHQ.comSimplicio.comalitu.comhellosift.comBrian Rheadev.transistor.fmletterjoy.cousefathom.com danbuda.comthebicrowd.comSammy SchuckertGetRewardful.com★ Support this podcast on...

Duration:00:56:29

They stole our idea!

5/5/2020
Justin and Jon have the giggles. https://medium.com/@itsthisjustin/no-idea-is-unique-but-this-is-insane-a247ec80f6a7Good Stackexchange threadhttps://www.generalmagicthemovie.com/Multiple discoveryCollective consciousnessHow to respond if a competitor rips of your idea: Paul Jarvis tweetHedge against the competition:Build your brand:Build your audience: Customer service: Continued productLast longer than your competition: You can reply to this podcast...

Duration:00:48:28

Starting over again on our SaaS

4/28/2020
Justin and Justin talk about where they're at. Project Journey showMarie PoulinJustin's tweet"Stay in your lane."SiteSauce.appYou can reply to this podcast here: @buildyoursaas@mijustin@jonbudaLeave a comment on PodHunt★ Need a podcast? Get a 14-day trial here.Thanks to our monthly supporters: teami.ioMemberSpace.comUserInput.ioNiceThings.io pradyumna.deveventOneHQ.comSimplicio.comalitu.comhellosift.comBrian Rheadev.transistor.fmsnapshooter.ioletterjoy.cousefathom.com...

Duration:00:58:40