Launch Chat

By Jake Hare

Want to start a startup? Launch Chat is a weekly podcast answering all your burning startup questions. If you're an entrepreneur or startup founder trying to build the next big thing, then listen as w... more

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The podcast currently has 217 episodes available.

Launch Chat episodes:

December 18, 2018 Four beliefs that keep most founders from raising money
This week we're doing something different. Instead of our normal daily Q&A, we're releasing a longer coaching call focused on the four main beliefs that hold most startup founders back from raising money.
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30min
December 14, 2018 Managing holidays, time off, and HR policies as a founder
Today’s question comes from Linda. I’m curious how to manage time off at a startup. Are there certain days I have to give off for my employees? Should I set out expectations so people know they should take time off and how much?
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11min
December 13, 2018 What are the best validation methods for today’s market?
Today’s question comes from Chris. I have an idea for an app but I’m not sure where to start. What are the best validation methods for today’s market?
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12min
December 12, 2018 Should you create features for potential customers?
Today’s question comes from Bill. I have a large potential customer who would pilot our software if we can integrate with their time-tracking platform, however, it doesn’t have an open API. What are your recommendations for managing integrations and partnerships?
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11min
December 11, 2018 Are offline marketing methods worth it for startups?
Today’s question comes from Lucas. How do you find your initial users outside of using social media? What offline methods would you recommend?
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11min
December 10, 2018 How to gain traction without a finished product
Today’s question comes from Kristoff. I am familiar with how to leverage SEO and ads, but how do you bring in traffic for a product you don’t have ready yet? Where and how can I get backers who will support my dream without a finished product?
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12min
November 23, 2018 What you need to know about sales tax
Today’s question comes from Jeffrey. The implications of sales tax on SaaS products for startups are tremendous and could present hurdles for many. Are there resources keeping records of the sales tax laws by state so that we don’t have to research state-by-state?
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12min
November 22, 2018 Is it pointless to look for a great idea?
Today’s question comes from Chris. From my perspective it seems pointless to look for a great idea anymore and instead focus on executing on ideas that may not be sexy. Is this the way we should be looking at startups now?
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14min
November 21, 2018 How early is too early to start tracking data?
Today’s question comes from Broughten. I want to start measuring the data points that my company has available because everything I’ve read says data is a key component of a successful startup. My non-technical co-founder thinks it’s too early to think about those things. Is it really too early? If not, how can I convince my co-founder it’s the right thing to do?
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14min
November 20, 2018 How to test and refine ad campaigns
Today’s question comes from Mitchell. I recently started paid campaigns to drive traffic and awareness to my product website. I’ve tested different audiences and creatives but I haven’t gotten much traction so far. What else should I test?
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15min

FAQs about Launch Chat:

How many episodes does Launch Chat have?

The podcast currently has 217 episodes available.