All Episodes
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#100 - All About Butov
In this episode we discuss Butov's workout routine, the pros and cons of hiring a part-time employee, and upcoming conference plans.
#101 - All About Landsman
In this episode we discuss planning for Laracon Online, what's coming up next for Helpspot & Thermostat, and investing in startups.
#102 - I'm Running On Fumes
In this episode we discuss parenting at the park, hiring a plumber, cutting & bulking > marketing, the awesomeness of Peers Conference ⭐, hiring a contractor for Scrib...
#103 - There's No Scarcity On Piñatas
In this episode we discuss conferences & traveling, birthday parties for kids, .app domains, and Andrey's new GDPR-related project Consent Monitor.
#104 - I Don't Want To Talk About GDPR The Whole Time w/ Natalie Nagele from Wildbit
In this episode we're joined by Natalie Nagele from Wildbit to talk about starting a business vs. consulting, employees with side hustles, how to pick conferences to a...
#105 - A new iteration of Bootstrapped
A short and special episode in which I share some news about the podcast.
#106: Sylvestre Dupont - Co-founder of Parseur
Sylvestre and I discuss getting those first 10 customers, moving to a new country when your startup earns enough to replace your day job, and the difficulty of support...
#107: Robert Brandl - Founder of WebsiteToolTester
Robert and I discuss how to hire and manage freelancers. We also discuss how having children forces you to change the way you work. Robert's 4 tips for a healthy freel...
#108: Hannah Adcock - Owner of Contented Strategy
Hannah and I discuss content strategy for bootstrappers. Hannah's website: https://contentedstrategy.com/ Hannah's book: "Content Strategy for Solopreneurs, Startups, ...
#109: Andy Brice - Founder of EasyDataTransform
Andy and I discuss why he's created a new product, even though he already has two successful products. We also discuss: how he manages a portfolio of three desktop ap...
#110: "Living the Bootstrapper dream" with Robin Warren, founder of Corrello
Robin and I discuss living the Bootstrapper dream - and how the dream changes over time. We also go off topic and discuss surfing up the Bristol Channel. Links: Robin...
#111: "Should I apply for TinySeed?" with Craig Hewitt, founder of Castos
I'm joined by Craig Hewitt for the first of several episodes in which he is my cohost. TinySeed is a "startup accelerator designed for bootstrappers." Craig was accept...
#112: Three ways to use podcasts for marketing. Featuring Craig Hewitt, founder of Castos
Craig and I discuss how bootstrappers can use the podcasting ecosystem to promote their products. We discuss three ways to use podcasts - and the pros and cons of each...
#113: "The idea of public speaking fills me with unspeakable terror", featuring Craig Hewitt
We discuss how you can become a speaker at events, and whether this is a viable way to raise awareness of your product and services. Topics include: Why speak at even...
#114: "The Tables are Turned", with Craig Hewitt
Craig turns the tables and interviews me about Feature Upvote and about this podcast. We discuss: why Steve launched Feature Upvote when he already had a successful p...
#115: Living Abroad While Bootstrapping, with Craig Hewitt
Craig and I are both bootstrapping our businesses while living in foreign countries. In this episode we discuss what that's like for us personally. We also discuss the...
#116: Pricing your product in multiple currencies, with Ed Freyfogle from OpenCage
I’m joined by Ed Freyfogle for the first of several episodes in which he is my cohost. Ed is the co-founder of OpenCage Geocoder, a bootstrapped, profitable SaaS.Thank...
#117: Selling to Developers
Ed from OpenCage Geocoder and I talk about the marketing techniques that work - and don't work - when you product is targeted towards developers.Thanks to Balsamiq who...
#118: Should your product go Freemium?
Steve and Ed consider whether Freemium is a viable business model for bootstrappers.Thanks to Balsamiq who sponsored this episode. Find out how, thanks to Balsamiq, yo...
#119: Small team habits part 1
Ed shares his top 5 habits he recommends for small bootstrapping teams, to keep your product as good as it should be.Thanks to Balsamiq who sponsored this episode. Fin...
