Founders Gone AI

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Episode 5: "Shifting Gears: Navigating Marketing Mazes and Midlife Holiday Stress"

In this holiday-edition episode of “Midlife CriSaaS,” join Steve, Jeff, and Kevin as they candidly open up about the seasonal stresses surrounding Christmas preparations. With Jeff battling the last-minute gift-buying frenzy and the hosts exchanging tales of holiday challenges, the episode kicks off on a relatable note for anyone juggling personal responsibilities with professional pursuits.
From festive trials to business tribulations, the conversation soon pivots to the core theme of this episode: the intricate world of marketing. Steve dives into the technical updates on his project, discussing his latest adventures with analytics, frontend improvements, and the technicalities of audio normalization. Kevin, feeling the heat of entrepreneurship, brings forth the crucial topic of marketing, spurred by his epiphany that no matter how groundbreaking the product, visibility is king.
A deep dive into Jason Cohen's insightful differentiation between viral and marketing-driven tech products propels Kevin's recent revelation, urging him to rethink his strategies. He charts out his path forward: realignment of focus, the power of webinars, and harnessing the success of high-performing customers through compelling case studies.
Amidst strategizing, Steve and Jeff chime in with actionable marketing tactics. Facebook groups, engaging content, lookalike audiences, and the leverage of user data emerge as practical tools to carve out Kevin's newfound commitment to marketing. The hosts also ponder the impactful role of customer-based organic promotion, highlighting the overarching theme of building credibility and authority within their respective fields.
Concluding the episode on a reflective note, our hosts set their intentions high for the year ahead. Whether it's Steve's "year of the launch," Jeff's pursuit of "intentional living," or Kevin’s embrace of the "year of marketing," the episode leaves listeners both in thought and in action towards honing their business strategies.
As the podcast wraps, it's evident that the interplay between personal midlife narratives and professional growth remains at the heart of "Midlife Crisis," always with an eye on strategic marketing as the lynchpin of successful entrepreneurship. Join the journey and be inspired as our hosts navigate the entwining paths of midlife adventures and market maneuvers.

Resources mentioned:

  • 1. Jason Cohen post Kevin read regarding the myth of exponential growth for startups: https://longform.asmartbear.com/exponential-growth/
  • 2. Fider: Open source project for allowing customers to help you decide what features to build
  • 3. Gitea: Open source alternative to Gitlab/Github
  • 4. Freescout: Open source helpdesk for support tickets with buit-in chatbox for website
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