The Bootstrapped Founder
Arvid Kahl
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270: Rob Walling — Stair-Stepping into SaaS Success
Rob Walling (@robwalling) unpacks the fascinating world of SaaS businesses, touching on topics like scaling, diversification, and the role of AI in Sa...
269: Embracing Obstacles for Opportunity
How can we master the art of managing constraints and turning obstacles into opportunities?With intentional choices.Join me as I candidly share my exp...
268: Channing Allen — Myths and Realities of the Indie Hacking Scene
Channing Allen (@channingallen) is the co-founder of Indie Hackers. Today, Channing and I uncover the secrets of thriving in the indie hacking scene f...
267: Risks and Rewards of Building on OpenAI
Should you build an indie business on top of OpenAI? Absolutely. It's not in OpenAI's interest to build niche solutions that compete with indie hacker...
266: Sakshi Shukla — Understanding Identity and Being the Only One
Do you truly know yourself? Have you ever wondered about your multidimensional identity —the many layers of who we are and to whom— and the role it pl...
265: "Authenticity" in the Digital Age
What does it even mean to be "authentic" online? Just posting things you want other people to see? Sharing everything, treating people like friends? O...
264: Dickie Bush — Harness the Power of Digital Writing
Dickie Bush (@dickiebush) discusses Ship 30 for 30, a movement he started to transform writing from a solitary to a communal activity, now a structure...
263: Indie Hacking Isn't Dead — It's Just Less Hacky
Indie Hacking Isn't Dead — It's Just Less Hacky. The transformation of Indie Hacking over the years creates new challenges and opportunities for Indie...
262: Pieter Levels — The Indie Hacker’s Guide to AI Startups
My guest today, Pieter Levels, claims that "Indie Hacking is dead." Yet, Pieter runs several indie AI startups (and a few traditional ones), totaling ...
261: Accessibility for Profit
Accessibility is one of the most overlooked aspects of being a creator, but it is an incredibly powerful tool to make long-term friends and, ultimatel...
260: Milly Tamati — The Power and Potential of Generalists
We hire specialists. Deep knowledge in one field, not many skills in all the others. We value and celebrate specialists with promising career paths, t...
259: Monetizing Micro-Communities
Today, I explore the world of microcommunities - small, but incredibly lucrative communities. I examine how microcommunities are different from genera...
258: Aaron Francis — The Power of Sharing Expertise
Journey with me as we dive deep into Aaron Francis' transformation from a coder to a teacher. Discover the intricate dance of building in the open. Aa...
257: Proof of Work: How Indie Founders Build Defensible Businesses
Ever felt annoyed seeing someone else selling a copy of something you made? It's a problem many small business owners face. Today, I'm diving into how...
256: Brennan Dunn — This Is Personal
This is a masterclass in personalized marketing. Brennan even convinces me to ramp up my own efforts!Listen in as I uncover the power of personalized...
255: Pet Rock Projects (And Why They… Rock)
Are you tired of the mainstream narrative that success as a software developer can only be pegged to the scale of your projects or the economic output...
254: Aprilynne Alter — Behind the Scenes of a Successful YouTuber
Unearth the secrets of YouTube monetization and growth in our conversation with YouTube creator Aprilynne Alter. Prepare to be enlightened as Aprilynn...
253: Focusing on Customer Retention Features
Buckle up for a voyage into the intricate world of software feature decision-making! Promising to equip you with insights from my journey, this episod...
252: Erica Schneider — Build Your Personal Platform (And Not Just a Brand)
Getting started often brings valuable lessons that shape our paths in life; my chat with Erica Schneider, an expert in building authentic personal pla...
251: What I Learned From 250 Podcast Episodes
It's time to celebrate! This podcast has just reached 250 episodes, and I have a few lessons to share from along the way.The blog post: https://theboo...
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