Startups For the Rest of Us

By Rob Walling

The original podcast for bootstrapped and mostly bootstrapped startups, this show follow the stories of founders as they start, acquire, and grow SaaS companies. Hear when they fail, struggle, succeed... more

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August 29, 2017 Episode 355 | How to answer the question: Build or Buy?
In this episode of Startups For The Rest Of Us, Rob and Mike answer the question of whether to build or buy. Just because as a developer you know you can build it doesn't mean that's the best option. The guys do a gap analysis on building versus buying software.

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August 22, 2017 Episode 354 | The Art of Product with Guests Derrick Reimer and Ben Orenstein
In this episode of Startups For The Rest Of Us, Rob talks with Derrick Reimer and Ben Orenstein about the art of product. They cover Ben's transition from full time work to working solo. Derrick talks about the changes to his life after the Drip acquisition.

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37min
August 22, 2017Episode 354 | The Art of Product with Guests Derrick Reimer and Ben Orenstein
Show NotesIn this episode of Startups For The Rest Of Us, Rob talks with Derrick Reimer and Ben Orenstein about the art of product. They cover Ben's transition from full time work to working solo. Derrick talks about the changes to his life after the Drip acquisition.Items mentioned in this episode:

The Art of Product Podcast

Refactoring Rails

Scaling SaaS

TranscriptRob: In this episode of Startups For The Rest Of Us, I talk to Derrick Reimer and Ben Orenstein about the art of product. This is Startups For The Rest Of Us Episode 354.Welcome to Startups For the Rest of Us, the podcast that helps developers, designers, and entrepreneurs be awesome at building, launching, and growing software products, whether you’ve built your first product or you’re just thinking about it. I’m Rob, and Mike is out this week so I’ll be talking with Derrick Reimer and Ben Orenstein. We’re all here to share our experiences to help you avoid the same mistakes we’ve...
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August 15, 2017 Episode 353 | Noah Kagan’s Post-Launch Advice for Bluetick
In this episode of Startups For The Rest Of Us, Mike and Noah Kagan of AppSumo, talk about the evolution of Bluetick. Mike discusses how the idea came about, development, and issues faced along the way. Noah provides some post launch marketing advice and tactics.

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48min
August 15, 2017Episode 353 | Noah Kagan’s Post-Launch Advice for Bluetick
Show NotesIn this episode of Startups For The Rest Of Us, Mike and Noah Kagan of AppSumo, talk about the evolution of Bluetick. Mike discusses how the idea came about, development, and issues faced along the way. Noah provides some post launch marketing advice and tactics.Items mentioned in this episode:

Sumo.com

Zapier

Upwork

OkDork

TranscriptMike: In this episode of Startups For the Rest of Us, I’m going to be talking to Noah Kagan about Bluetick marketing tactics. This is Startups For the Rest of Us, episode 353. Welcome to Startups For the Rest of Us, the podcast that helps developers, designers, and entrepreneurs be awesome at building, launching, and growing software products, whether you’ve built your first product or you’re just thinking about it. I’m Mike, you got to say, “And I’m Noah.”Noah: What's up, man? I’m Noah.Mike: We’re here to share experiences to help people who made the same mistakes we’ve made. What’s going...
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August 08, 2017Episode 352 | Housing Multiple Products Under One Brand, Stair-Stepping, Pricing Tiers, and More Listener Questions
Show NotesIn this episode of Startups For The Rest Of Us, Rob and Mike take a number of listener questions including housing multiple products under one brand, stair-stepping, and dealing with pricing tiers.Items mentioned in this episode:

Food Blogger Pro

Pinch of Yum

FogBugz

Drip

TranscriptRob: In this episode of Startups for the Rest of Us, Mike and I talk about housing multiple products into one brand, stair stepping, pricing tiers, and more listener questions. This is Startups for the Rest of Us episode 352.Welcome to Startups for the Rest of Us, the podcast that helps developers, designers, and entrepreneurs, be awesome at building, launching, and growing software products, whether you’ve built your first product or you’re just thinking about it. I’m Rob.Mike: And I’m Mike.Rob: We’re here to share our experiences to help you avoid the same mistakes we’ve made. What’s the word this week, Mike?Mike: I finished up my 21 day...
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August 08, 2017 Episode 352 | Housing Multiple Products Under One Brand, Stair-Stepping, Pricing Tiers, and More Listener Questions
In this episode of Startups For The Rest Of Us, Rob and Mike take a number of listener questions including housing multiple products under one brand, stair-stepping, and dealing with pricing tiers.

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34min
August 01, 2017Episode 351 | Harnessing the Power of Your Marketing Data
Show NotesIn this episode of Startups For The Rest Of Us, Rob and Mike talk about harnessing the power of your marketing data. Syncing information between marketing tools is a difficult task and its easy to make mistakes. The guys talk through some ways to make it easier.Items mentioned in this episode:

Zapier

Segment

Drip KB

Quora Thread

TranscriptMike: In this episode of Startups For the Rest of Us, Rob and I are going to be talking about harvesting the power of your marketing data. This is Startups For the Rest of Us, episode 351. Welcome to Startups For the Rest of Us, the podcast that helps developers, designers, and entrepreneurs be awesome at building, launching, and growing software products, whether you’ve built your first product or you’re just thinking about it. I’m Mike.Rob: I’m Rob.Mike: We’re here to share experiences to help you avoid the same mistakes we have made. What’s going on this week, Rob?Rob: Do you ever...
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August 01, 2017 Episode 351 | Harnessing the Power of Your Marketing Data
In this episode of Startups For The Rest Of Us, Rob and Mike talk about harnessing the power of your marketing data. Syncing information between marketing tools is a difficult task and its easy to make mistakes. The guys talk through some ways to make it easier.

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33min
July 25, 2017Episode 350 | Launching Books, Compensation for a Side Project, Starting with A Lot of Runway, and More Listener Questions
Show NotesIn this episode of Startups For The Rest Of Us, Rob and Mike answer a number of listener questions including launching books, compensation for a side project, and starting a product with a lot of runway.Items mentioned in this episode:

Singlefounder.com

Miller Productions

Zapier

TranscriptRob: In this episode of Startups For The Rest Of Us, Mike and I talk about launching books, compensation for a side project, starting a SaaS app with a lot of runway and more listener questions. This is Startups For The Rest Of Us episode 350. 350 episodes, Mike.Mike: Wow. It didn’t even occur to me that this was 350.Rob: It’s crazy. That’s almost seven years because we tend to release one a week.Mike: I think it’s more than seven years. Because we started in 2010, didn’t we?Rob: Yes, you’re right. It was late March of 2010.Mike: So this is eight years?Rob: No, because it’s 2017. It’s July 2017.Mike: Oh yeah, you’re...
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