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@leandropinter Yes, but there’s a fundamental ordering (dependency) that needs to be observed:

- The idea is the foundation (the seed). What you’ll grow is determined here.
- The soil + weather is the context you’re growing in.
- Execution is layered on top of the previous two things

@zuzana_kunckova It’s ok to wait. 👍

Good ideas usually reveal themselves at the right time.

It’s like fishing, and waiting for the right catch. 🎣

@yongfook I can’t really comment on this; I’ve never had a successful pivot! 😅

To me ideas (and business) have always felt like choosing the right fork in the river: some streams just move faster.

@yongfook Agreed.

But it is helpful to point out the fundamental order:

- Your idea is the foundation (the seed). What you’ll grow is determined here.
- The soil + weather is the context you’re growing in.
- Your ability as a farmer is layered on top of the previous two things.

@vinodhdavid @harriskenny Thanks. 🥰

The risk with overemphasizing "execution" is it deludes people into thinking that if they work hard enough, they can make any idea successful.

@yongfook The risk with overemphasizing "execution" is it deludes people into thinking that if they work hard enough, they can make any idea successful.

Your floor, and potential ceiling, are determined by the idea itself.

The idea you choose to work on actually matters a lot:

https://justinjackson.ca/good-ideas

Cultivate good ideas. But don't be in a rush to execute on all of them; let the bad ideas fall away.

Wait until you feel an idea with a strong pull, in a direction you want to explore.

@tylertringas Yup. I’m with you on this one. 💯

https://justinjackson.ca/good-ideas

@vvdtnl @WdeB @jasonfried @dhh 👍 yes. Highly recommended. @VelocityWong and @shildner are great hosts!

@tylertringas 🎯

@calebporzio @mxpx @mikeherreraTD Listen to this one.

https://overcast.fm/+8FWPNzO8

(BTW - voting in Canadian elections is amazing. You’re automatically registered to vote: you just show up with your ID and cast your ballot. Plus: multiple polling stations available, and relatively short lines)

Today I voted for @KeliWestgate and the @BCGreens in #vernonbc.

They’ve presented the most compelling vision for the future of BC.

Also: it’s clear (by their actions) that they’re willing to put in the work to achieve that vision.

Naturally, a lot of this depends on the category you’re in (and how much demand there is).

But when the momentum is in the river, and you’re in a kayak with someone else that can paddle just as hard as you can, it’s exhilarating.

@brhea Niiiiiiiiiiice

Watching @mxpx and @mikeherreraTD perform their first remote gig.

Impressed. (Amazing audio quality 💯)

@raspberrysarah 🙀

@Frazleytastic Dumb question: where are you uploading these gifs? On Gifphy?

@ow Review coming soon?

(I’m interested in this too)

@onejamesbrowne Beauty!

(This has been a nice way to see all the folks still subscribed to the MegaMaker feed.)

@petersuhm Argh. I feel terrible. Wasn't trying to dissect your words. I'm cheering for you! ❤️

I've had terrible partnerships in the past as well.

But this current partnership with Jon feels incredible. (like Voltron.)

It might not last forever, but it's been an amazing experience.

But, every once in awhile, you'll meet someone who is your creative equal.

They're just as talented (and passionate) as you but they're good at a lot of the stuff you're bad at.

In these cases, you get to experience the multiplier effect.

1 + 1 ≠ 2

1 + 1 = 10000x better

Re-watching this, and I need to apologize to @petersuhm. (This came off as a hit piece, and that wasn't my intention. 🤦‍♂️)

I agree with most of what he said about cofounders:
- most expensive investor ever
- finding a good one is hard
- not the best cure for loneliness!

@mattwensing @thisisbranch Sorry (this is probably my fault) - I wasn’t trying to make this a hit piece.

Folks wanted to know which parts I disagreed with, so I was just talking that out, out loud.

I agree that not all startups need (or should have) co-founders.

@petersuhm @digitaltrouble @noahwbragg Sorry (a little bit surprised that you took this negatively - that’s probably my fault).

None of this was a hit piece. It’s way more lighthearted than that.

I agree with a lot of what you said, just adding some color from my experience.

@michaeldyrynda Beauty.

Sorry, live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBmVdrbY6bs

Do @petersuhm and I disagree here?

Going live in a bit to respond to this. 😅

https://www.youtube.com/justinjackson/live https://twitter.com/mijustin/status/1315840776618692608

@raspberrysarah Awww. Fergie.

@GregorySchier Love Nakusp!

@GregorySchier Nice! (And wow, amazing spot)

Just made another donation to @KeliWestgate and the @BCGreens.

Really impressed with Keli and the Green Party. By far, they’ve presented the most compelling vision for BC in this upcoming election. #BCelxn2020

https://www.bcgreens.ca/donate_to_keli_westgate?recruiter_id=1179983

@codyantunez lol. yup. secret door. just come to the border and knock 3 times!

@ninjaparade Oh really?! You can still fly here from the US?

Sorry 🇺🇸 friends.

I wish I could sneak you all in here.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-14/trudeau-plans-to-keep-borders-closed-until-covid-19-cases-drop

Once a platform has a monopoly, the question isn’t *if* they’ll pay creators less, it’s when.

https://twitter.com/mijustin/status/1263534522722738176?s=20

@gilesvangruisen @monodot @ApplePodcasts @OvercastFM @pocketcasts @CastroPodcasts 🎯

Paraphrasing @SethGodinBlog:

“If you own the channel, you have something that creators don't have – the Means of Distribution. Then, you can pit creators against each other, and they’ll work for lower rates.”

Creators lose, and the platforms (Spotify and YouTube) profit.

@randfish 😍

This is something @hankgreen talked about on @nwquah’s show:

Right now, podcasting is a unique, quirk, creative community (with multiple ways for podcasters to monetize).

If Spotify owns the whole channel, creators lose their autonomy.

https://overcast.fm/+cIA1PNoN0

When you control the primary distribution channel (like YouTube does), you can:

1) Apply downward pressure on CPMs anytime you want.

2) Decide who gets featured, and who doesn’t.

3) Not allow creators to take their subscribers to other platforms.

https://www.tubefilter.com/2020/04/16/creators-disclose-declining-adsense-rates-coronavirus/amp/

@noahwbragg https://www.tubefilter.com/2020/04/16/creators-disclose-declining-adsense-rates-coronavirus/

@gilesvangruisen @ApplePodcasts @OvercastFM @pocketcasts @CastroPodcasts Thankfully, the news is already getting out:

https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/26/21403282/joe-budden-spotify-exclusive-leaving-host-podcast

I’m not going to lie: Spotify’s move to become the end-to-end, integrated “YouTube for podcasters” scares me.

We’ve seen what happens when one megacorp™ owns everything: they use that leverage to pay creators less.

Ultimately, for creators, open is better than closed.

@gilesvangruisen @ApplePodcasts @OvercastFM @pocketcasts @CastroPodcasts Creators are increasingly moving back to open protocols like email newsletters (Substack, ConvertKit), blogs, etc because they’re tired of being squeezed by owner channels, like YouTube.

Ultimately I’m hoping everyone realizes that open is better than closed (for creators).

@casey_helmick @misener @JamesCridland @webby2001 @podcastharry @AaronPodcasting @StephenWilson @erikbison @_joe_stone_ @arithisandthat @TransistorFM Ok. Now I love you. 😍 Thank you! We really appreciate it.

@casey_helmick @misener @JamesCridland @webby2001 @podcastharry @AaronPodcasting @StephenWilson @erikbison @_joe_stone_ @arithisandthat Awww yeahhh! 🔥 Thanks for the shoutout. 🙌

Cool feature that allows you to legally use commercial music clips in your podcast (which hasn’t been possible up until now).

BUT... this only works if you distribute your show exclusively to Spotify (won’t work with @ApplePodcasts, @OvercastFM, @pocketcasts, @CastroPodcasts). https://twitter.com/mignano/status/1316371730605187072

@m1guelpf Nice!

@m1guelpf https://justinjackson.ca/surfing

If you’re looking to launch a podcast, I’ve just updated this checklist for you:

https://transistor.fm/checklist/

👀

"We hear from multiple sources that Megaphone appears to be looking for a buyer." (@Podnews)

RT @mijustin: Most good opportunities are not obvious (especially to outsiders).

So your best chance at success is to be an "insider."

G…

@hunterwalk Pricing strategy is certainly more nuanced than “raise your prices.”

In most categories, price points are anchored by the big incumbent.

https://justinjackson.ca/charge-more

(The whole conversation on @CasJam and @JordanGal's podcast is worth listening to: http://bootstrappedweb.com/talkin-shop-with-ian-landsman/)

"Software is all about volume." – @ianlandsman

☝️ this is everything.

In software, it can't take too much time, money, or energy to acquire, onboard, or maintain customers.

Even indie software companies need hundreds of people signing up every month (to stay ahead of churn).

@mikeherreraTD @mxpx @cera Just bought my ticket! 🙌

@noahwbragg @shl #1 comment I get when people meet me at conferences:

“I thought you’d be taller."

@shl 5’8”

@chasewreeves Watching right now!

@andrewculver @jongold similar minds... right next to each other.

@petersuhm Pacific timezone is up 😄

@kevinbatdorf @statamic Here’s how I use @statamic. I’m a big fan: https://youtu.be/aRgOBn0zKMI

@noahwbragg @petersuhm @digitaltrouble THAT’S NOT HOW THIS WORKS NOAH, I HAVE TO RECORD A RESPONSE PODCAST 😜

*whether or not you should have a cofounder

Great bootstrapping chat between @petersuhm, @digitaltrouble, @noahwbragg.

Super 🔥 conversation near the middle about where or not you should have cofounder. (I disagree with some of it, but some good points made!)

https://overcast.fm/+T3ki-Q8yM

@ianlandsman Shouldn’t that banner read:

“Make America great some more.”

@chadkoh Living the best life!

@jongold Caffeine’s been getting me through 2020. 🤘

@digitaltrouble If you have substantial savings, and no dependents, it can really help accelerate the business to have blocks of focused time.

@jayacunzo @megamaker Yup. Most folks are trying to build software products or digital tools/products for software devs.

@jayacunzo Lots of parents in @megamaker.

@adamwathan When I asked @seanwes, he recommended the Blackmagic cameras, but I believe they still need a capture card.

@zenfounder @robwalling Were you two celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving this past weekend? 😄

@andrewculver @carlyculver Welcome home!

@petersuhm @flowdee @TransistorFM Yup! @iChris. He’s awesome.

@RyanTheJenks @jamesrdotymd We’re getting into semantics now (that probably don’t *really* matter, given the larger point) but his use of “working class” seems appropriate:

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/working-class

@AbhishekLpd @jamesrdotymd Yup. He makes that point as well.

“The working class really built this country. And yet, we’re not talking about giving them a ‘living wage’ we’re talking about a ‘minimum wage.’” – @jamesrdotymd

@TransistorFM One podcast that’s been amazing lately is @noahkagan’s.

He’s really opened up the last few months, and has brought on some great guests.

Loved his chat with @LoriGottlieb1:

https://overcast.fm/+O4jhYW6uM

@yongfook So dope!

@PaulDMendoza I’m not sure I understand. When you say “money changing hands” do you mean “people buying houses, cars, groceries?"

@thejonotron This is all the support I needed to continue this behavior. Thank you. 🙏

@mike_hasarms Lol true.

Me: the value of this stock I own increased by $15! I’m a good investor.

Also me: I spent $300 on coffee this month.

Here's mine:

https://twitter.com/jennifernvictor/status/1314015937557913601

@stas_kulesh Love that one!

What's the last tweet you bookmarked, saved, or shared with someone else?

@MatthewBogart Love it

@kwuchu I was surprised they had that much money!

@chrsbvr 😜 You might be 30 years too late.

Also true for folks starting out as founders.

For example: many people think that experienced founders are figuring everything out on their own.

I ask other people for advice (daily!!!).

I’m constantly DMing folks for help, gut checks, showing people my numbers, etc. https://twitter.com/ashleymcnamara/status/1314621856884768768

Most good opportunities are not obvious (especially to outsiders).

So your best chance at success is to be an "insider."

Get involved in a community, an industry, a specific technology, an interest group.

Find a space that you're passionate about, and keep your eyes open.

RT @EmilyKager: Wrote up something small about going viral, my experiences, and my thoughts and hopes for the future
https://www.emilykager.com/writing/2020/10/08/virality.html

@markjaquith @nytimes Damn. That’s disappointing from them.

That Bootstrapped Web episode with Landsman.

*chef’s kiss*

@jongold @ErgoDoxEZ 😍

@jongold @ErgoDoxEZ photo of delighted wrists or it didn't happen