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- EP82: Adam Wathan is back with a new launch story
When we last chatted with Adam Wathan he'd just launched his first book.
His next project is a course called Test Driven Laravel. You won't believe his launch results!
You'll hear how he built the course, all his launch numbers, and why he thinks it was such an incredible success.
Happy holidays everyone!
Show notes
- Adam Wathan's blog
- Adam's course: Test Driven Laravel
- Follow Adam on Twitter: @adamwathan
- Follow Justin on Twitter: @mijustin
- Theme music by Striker-metal.com
- Podcast hosting by Simplecast.fm
Get the full video interview
This interview is also available as a bonus video in the new Marketing for Developers course.
“★★★★★ What can I say – amazing! A specific checklist on how to market and launch your product” – Vadim DemedesGet $50 off by using this coupon →
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📺 Learn how to start your own podcast!1 hr - EP81: Behind Adam Wathan's $100k book launch
Adam Wathan has always been passionate about learning new things, and sharing what he's learned with the world.
Then he discovered that he could earn an independent living doing it.
His book and video course, Refactoring to Collections, teaches PHP programmers how to apply functional programming principles to write clean, maintainable code.
In this episode, we delve into each stage of his launch. Hear about how he built and promoted his course, and what his results were.
Show notes
- Adam Wathan's blog
- Adam's book & course: Refactoring to Collections
- Follow Adam on Twitter: @adamwathan
- Follow Justin on Twitter: @mijustin
- Theme music by Striker-metal.com
- Podcast hosting by Simplecast.fm
Want to support the show?
The only way I can keep making cool stuff (like this podcast) is if fans support the show! There's two ways you can help:
- Get the new Marketing for Developers course for $50 off by using this coupon: megamaker.co/coupon
- Leave a review for the show! Go to iTunes, search for Product People and click ★★★★★
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📺 Learn how to start your own podcast!1 hr 7 min - EP80: Are we at peak SaaS?
Should you start a SaaS company in 2016? Does it still make sense to run a SaaS as a solopreneur?
(Originally posted on the MegaMaker podcast)
SaaS isn’t a destination. It’s just a licensing and delivery model. Don’t treat it like a religion!
Show notes
- Had two separate friends from the internet visit me this past week! Photos.
- Justin's book is out! He's sold 666 copies so far. He'd like to get to 1,000 copies. Get a special podcast deal here.
- See Jolt's books reviews.
- The fiery blog post: SaaS is ripe for disruption. Have we reached peak SaaS?
- Commander Keen
- What's a BBS?
- Examples of SaaS companies: Freshbooks, MailChimp, Squarespace. You pay a monthly fee, and access the software via your web browser.
- Rob Walling on episode 292 of Startups for the Rest of Us
- Our theme music is by Striker-Metal.com
- Podcast hosting by Simplecast.fm
Want to support the show?
The only way I can keep making cool stuff (like this podcast) is if fans support the show! There's two ways you can help:
- Buy something I've made. My new book is less than $12 with this coupon.
- Leave a review for the show! Go to iTunes, search for Product People and click ★★★★★
🎙️ Podcast hosting is provided by Transistor.fm.
📺 Learn how to start your own podcast!24 min - EP79: Josh Pigford - "We're all winging it"
Josh is the founder of Baremetrics. But he's also just a normal guy. When a relatively well known investor chastised him, it stung.
How does he deal with scrutiny?
Most companies aren’t doing nearly as well as you think they are. 90% of the time that startup that you look up to, envy and try to mimic…they are in fact NOT crushing it.Show notes
- Josh Pigford on Twitter: @Shpigford
- Baremetrics
- Josh's tweetstorm on transparency + criticism
- Justin's new book: Jolt
- Podcast: Sleep With Me
- Baremetrics: Open Startups
- Theme music: Striker-Metal.com
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📺 Learn how to start your own podcast!1 hr 2 min - EP78: Nathan Barry - cash flow therapy (Part 2)
This is part 2 of my conversation with Nathan Barry. In the past four months, he’s taken his burgeoning SaaS company (ConvertKit) from $1 million in annual recurring revenue to $2 million.
That sounds exciting, but it wasn’t easy getting there. In this episode Nathan talks about the stress of being a new CEO, running out of money, not being able to get a loan, and finally figuring out a way to succeed.
Personally, I completely ran out of money. Wells Fargo wouldn’t give me a loan.Show notes
- Nathan Barry on Twitter
- ConvertKit’s public revenue stats
- Justin’s other podcast: MegaMaker – making 100 things in 1 year
Sponsor
My friend Peldi (from Balsamiq) is sponsoring a whole month of MegaMaker podcasts. He’s offering my listeners $10 off Balsamiq Mockups 3 for Desktop (normally $89). USE COUPON CODE MEGAMAKER. Expires May 1st.
Win 1 hour with Peldi! Enter the contest at megamaker.co/dreamsmall
Note from Justin
This interview is a smaller segment of a full-interview with Nathan Barry, available on Product People Club. Go to productpeople.club, and sign up for the waiting list. Screenshots are up now!
Want to help the show? If you could go to iTunes leave a nice review that would be superb. Also: if you’re listening on Stitcher, please leave a review on there!
Cheers,
Justin Jackson
@mijustinMusic: Lethal Force by Striker, visit them at striker-metal.com
🎙️ Podcast hosting is provided by Transistor.fm.
📺 Learn how to start your own podcast!32 min - EP77 - Nathan Barry – Three years in the desert (Part 1)
The last time I talked to Nathan, his web app (ConvertKit) had just hit $5,000 in MRR. In this two part series, Nathan describes how they grew that to $182,000 in monthly recurring revenue.
I’m going to start more conference talks with: “Look, this worked for me. If you can get something from it great. But there’s no guarantees.” I’m not interested in being a thought leader anymore.Show notes
- Nathan Barry on Twitter
- ConvertKit’s public revenue stats
- Justin’s other podcast: MegaMaker – making 100 things in 1 year
Sponsor
My friend Peldi (from Balsamiq) is sponsoring a whole month of MegaMaker podcasts. He’s offering my listeners $10 off Balsamiq Mockups 3 for Desktop (normally $89). USE COUPON CODE MEGAMAKER. Expires May 1st.
Note from Justin
This interview is a smaller segment of a full-interview with Nathan Barry, available on Product People Club. Go to productpeople.club, and sign up for the waiting list. Screenshots are up now!
Want to help the show? If you could go to iTunes leave a nice review that would be superb. Also: if you’re listening on Stitcher, please leave a review on there!
Cheers,
Justin Jackson
@mijustinMusic: Lethal Force by Striker, visit them at striker-metal.com
🎙️ Podcast hosting is provided by Transistor.fm.
📺 Learn how to start your own podcast!35 min - EP76: Tom & Dan get physical with Studio Neat
Tom and Dan had one of the most successful Kickstarters of 2010 when they released the Glif. But was that enough to launch full-time careers as product makers?
In this episode, they delve into how they started Studio Neat (their company) and give tons of practical tips for building physical products, and doing crowdfunding campaigns.
(This episode contains giggles)
Show notes:
- studioneat.com
- Glif Kickstarter
- Daring Fireball’s post on Glif
- Their book: It Will be Exhilarating
- Studio Neat’s Vimeo channel
Note from Justin
I’m launching a brand new book tomorrow (Feb 10th, 2016): Marketing for Product People.
When I wrote Marketing for Developers a lot of non-engineers asked if I could re-write the book for them. So I did! If you’re planning on launching a product in 2016, this is a great starting point. Get a free chapter here.
I also have a new podcast! It’s called MegaMaker. Each episode is only 10-13 minutes long, and there’s a new “maker mission” every week. You can listen + subscribe + review in iTunes.
Cheers,
Justin Jackson
@mijustinMusic: Lethal Force by Striker, visit them at striker-metal.com
🎙️ Podcast hosting is provided by Transistor.fm.
📺 Learn how to start your own podcast!41 min - EP75: Jason Zook on why he’s selling his future
Jason Zook has a different perspective on life and business. He’s not afraid to try weird and crazy business ideas.
In 2008 he started a business called I Wear Your Shirt. Over 5 years he earned over $1 million in revenue from wearing over 1,600 sponsored t-shirts. Following that business, he sold the rights to his last name (he was Jason Headsetsdotcom and Jason Surfrapp for awhile).
Jason joins me to talk about his new project: Buy My Future. Until October 6 people can buy everything he’s ever created, plus everything he’s going to create, for one price.
He explains the motivation behind the project, and how the launch is going so far (including revenue numbers).
Notable quotes:
I’m asking people to buy into my life’s work, with access to everything I’ve ever created, and everything I will ever create.> A lot of people stifle their own creativity to fit in.> It’s ok to be polarizing. It’s ok to cause a stir. Do something different!
Show notes:- buymyfuture.com
- Jason’s journal: Project Galaxy
- iwearyourshirt.com
- Jason’s book: Creativity for Sale
- Derek’s Sivers post: Saying no
Note from Justin
I had a great time speaking at MicroConf Europe about Marketing for Developers, my new book. Before I left I had over 100 people buy the beta version. The feedback has been really good. Looking forward to doing the official launch in the next 3-5 weeks. Get a sample chapter here!
Want to help the show? If you could go to iTunes leave a nice review that would be superb. Also: if you’re listening on Stitcher, please leave a review on there!
Cheers,
Justin Jackson
@mijustinMusic: Lethal Force by Striker, visit them at striker-metal.com
🎙️ Podcast hosting is provided by Transistor.fm.
📺 Learn how to start your own podcast!43 min - EP74: Tracy Osborn – launching a Kickstarter, a book, a SaaS!
If you want to launch your own Kickstarter, write your own book, or build your own web application you’re going to love this episode.
Tracy Osborn is a serious bad-ass who’s done all three! She’s my guest this week.
In this episode Tracy goes through the process of running a Kickstarter, and the lessons she’s learned:
When I conceived the book idea, I was faced the decision whether I should work with a publisher, or whether I should self-publish. In the end, the typical royalty/advance structure turned me away from working with a publisher. Why not drum up an “advance” by running a Kickstarter campaign? If the campaign was successful, I would be able to bring in some early revenue to help finance my time with writing the book, as well as test demand and start building an audience. Seemed like a no-brainer.
Show notes- Check out Tracy’s new Kickstarter!
- Tracy Osborn on Twitter
- Tracy’s website
- Get Tracy’s book: Hello Web App
- Tracy’s startup: WeddingLovely
Note from Justin
I had a great time speaking at MicroConf Europe about Marketing for Developers, my new book. Before I left I had a bunch of people buy a beta version. The feedback is really positive. Looking forward to doing the official launch in the next 3-5 weeks. Here’s a photo from my talk!
Want to help the show? If you could go to iTunes leave a nice review that would be superb. Also: if you’re listening on Stitcher, please leave a review on there!
Cheers,
Justin Jackson
@mijustinMusic: Lethal Force by Striker, visit them at striker-metal.com
🎙️ Podcast hosting is provided by Transistor.fm.
📺 Learn how to start your own podcast!48 min - EP73: Justin Jackson – “How I got into products”
I was recently on the Chasing Product podcast with Chris Hawkins. Chris is a good interviewer: he asked a lot of great questions about my back-story, and how I got into products.
There’s this independence and self-reliance that comes from making your own products.
Show notes
- Mentioned on Startups for the Rest of Us
- The Build & Launch podcast
- Working on Marketing for Developers
- Chasing Product Podcast: EP 25
Note from Justin
Want to help the show? If you could go to iTunes leave a nice review that would be superb. Also: if you’re listening on Stitcher, please leave a review on there!
Cheers,
Justin Jackson@mijustinMusic: Lethal Force by Striker, visit them at striker-metal.com
🎙️ Podcast hosting is provided by Transistor.fm.
📺 Learn how to start your own podcast!44 min
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