Slow & Steady

FemtoConf is, in fact, sold out and Benedikt is working on the finishing touches of in-app messaging. Brian shares the big news that he's going to start looking for full-time employment to build in a little more margin. Now we're _really_ going to need to rewrite that intro :)

• FemtoConf 2020
• MegaMaker
• 3 Common Misconceptions of Remote Work

Benedikt shares some updates about the tickets and the line-up of FemtoConf 2020. Brian is worried about sounding like a broken record and is considering to apply for a job.

• FemtoConf 2020
• Asia Matos
• Tracy Osborn
• Jonny Platt
• Ed Freyfogle

Benedikt is happily integrating in-app messaging into Userlist and the sample application! Brian shares some struggles with getting the consulting pipeline fired back up and talks about his recent article, "The Joel Test for Remote Teams."

• The Joel For Remote Teams
• IndieHackers Podcast with Jane Portman

Brian talks about the end of his involvement in Feature Audit and its (hopefully) bright future. Benedikt shares a bit of the struggles that they experience as an international founder team dealing with traditional institutions. 

• The Joel Test for Remote Teams
• Feature Audit
• Mercury
• Anytime Mailbox
• MicroConf

Encouraging networking updates from Brian and a push to be more active on LinkedIn. Benedikt is getting into a good rhythm with working full-time on Userlist.

• FemtoConf

Brian and Benedikt talk about a lot of things this week, including Brian's new resources page for remote workers, customer support, and about the pros and cons sharing revenue numbers and being transparent.

• Remote Work Resources
• Netlify
• FemtoConf 2020
• Patrick McKenzie’s Tweet
• Laura Roeder on Bright & Early
• Open Startups

This week, Brian explores some ways to create overlap between his consulting work and Headlamp, while Benedikt continues researching email providers and tries to build a Userlist npm package.

• Headlamp
• Referral Rock
• Josh Ho on Twitter
• Josh on Bright & Early
• DHH in Boulder
• Tailwind CSS
• Userlist

Brian and Benedikt are back after taking a break over Christmas and New Year's. They talk about some of their answers to the questions in the Year Compass and provide quick updates on what's going on with Headlamp and Userlist.

• Year Compass
• Brian's Newsletter: Is This Fun?
• Brian's podcast series on remote work: Bright & Early
• Headlamp
• Userlist

Benedikt shares some stress-related struggles and how he is hoping to address them in the future. Brian is reflecting on the year and rethinking Headlamp's scope.

• The Year Compass
• Jerry Colonna
• Jerry on Without Fail

Brian and Benedikt discuss recent developments in their businesses which include spammers, pre-sales, podcasts about remote work, and metal bands from the '90s.

• Sepultura
• Stage CMS
• Headlamp
• 21st Century Work Life Podcast
• ShieldGEO 
• Tool - Die Eier von Satan