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@dotNetkow @MicroConf @robwalling @SingleFounder DANG MATT! How are we going to hang out?

Anyone here ever set up a simple online auction for a client?

Looking for a good solution for my dad's charity.

My thoughts on Deckset 2 on @ProductHunt cc @rachelandrew @se #comment-583846" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.producthunt.com/posts/deckset-2-2#comment-583846

@theleviallen Get well! ❤️

RT @jhooks: Nobody can know your whole story from a tweet, blog post, email, or whatever.

Get defensive, dig in your heels, play insult t…

Goodnight y’all.

(Don’t turn the sound on unless you like Thrash Punk)

Good thread 👍

https://twitter.com/jhooks/status/971215329354399744

@clientgiantrob Yes! This is a good guide:

https://justinjackson.ca/submit-podcast-itunes/

The best product ideas come from observing a common struggle (or desire) in a group of people, where you have the skills, expertise, and experience to deliver the outcomes they want.

@hellodustinlee Beta pricing is here:
https://megamaker.co/coaching/

I'm raising my rates this month!

Getting some @megamaker magnets made. ⚡️

Want to start sending @prodpeopleclub members more swag like this. 👍

@HannesJohnson 🙌

Writing my announcement about the new SaaS I'm building in 2018.

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@ideasasylum @kylefox Wait a second. Are you two planning a meetup and not inviting me? 😰

This is a real, Canada-wide thing.

Proof from @dchymko: https://youtu.be/fsWF3h9Wamw

My pronunciation: https://youtu.be/AgH6RKTS5KY

Just a bunch of hosers saying "JavaScript." 😜

@gerasim_sergey Most of my videos have closed captions. Just click the CC button YouTube.

@justinabrahms SO GOOD

So important. So true.

https://twitter.com/marckohlbrugge/status/970892149548990464

@pixelbud @awscloud nice!

Most important step in product development: customer research!

Working on a new video tutorial right now.

Subscribe here to get it when it's ready:
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I'll announce the new SaaS on my newsletter first.

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Last week:
- @tiny_wins promo. 🐖
- AMA on @IndieHackers. 💻
- Did 3 coaching calls. ☎️
- Promo for new SaaS. 🎉

This week:
- Doing 3 more coaching calls. ☎️
- Opening up a few more coaching slots. 📅
- Editing video on user research. 📺
- Announcing my new SaaS project? 🎙

I love meeting folks from the Internet.

Today, I hung out with @AndrewKoppejan, who was visiting from #Yeg.

If you come to #vernonbc, I’ll buy you a coffee at @ratiovernon! ☕️

https://justinjackson.ca/coffee/

@chrisfosterelli @SallyPoulsen My experience has been that most of the trolls I've encountered have very few followers.

@xcambar Odd. My experience has been the opposite.

Most of the trolls I've encountered have very few followers.

Really good episode with @zenfounder and @jonathanstark: “Quit pricing yourself like an idiot!” https://overcast.fm/+ELlTdDSTU

@xcambar It’s similar to how most relationships work.

Most folks haven’t earned the right to phone me, but they’re free to email me (although I might not respond).

@Shpigford I thought you were from “the South.” 😉

RT @jproco: Why it’s still so hard to find an amazing tech job in 2018. This is blowing up on LinkedIn because of course. https://t.co/WAVI…

There's a danger for all of us to fall into knee jerk reactions.

@jasonfried's post is a good reminder to "give it 5 minutes:"

https://m.signalvnoise.com/give-it-five-minutes-b8115d6f2361

I have massive respect for people who want to make things better. They do research, come up with new ideas, and work to make progress.

Conversely, folks who are quick to criticize (but have no suggestions of their own) are just a drag to be around.

@xcambar @SallyPoulsen @Twitter @jack 25 followers is a reasonably low bar to achieve to earn the right to mention other users that don't follow you.

Lots of folks reading @SallyPoulsen's piece are posting gut reactions, without "giving it 5 minutes."

Here are a few more thoughts from me:
@mijustin/these-are-great-suggestions-from-sally-poulsen-d54b87c2c65a" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://medium.com/@mijustin/these-are-great-suggestions-from-sally-poulsen-d54b87c2c65a

@MitchBernstein Her suggestion, of 25 followers, is a pretty low bar for most folks, and could massively improve the quality of discussion on Twitter.

@BenPNicholson There are other ways to get ahold of me. ;)

Also: I would love a similar reputation based system for sending email. 😜

@BenPNicholson Bots are a problem (that should definitely be dealt with separately).

Sally's idea has merits for normal users who are being onboarded.

Other networks, like Stackoverflow, YouTube, Hacker News, have used a similar strategy and its worked quite well.

@SallyPoulsen @chrisfosterelli @Twitter @jack Hey Chris, nice to see you in this discussion. ;)

Are you saying Stack's reputation system is easy to game? I've found the opposite.

@BenPNicholson But what if I want to filter folks based on how many followers they have?

Most troll accounts I've encountered are below 25 followers.

@rezzz @SallyPoulsen Let's take the idea on its own merits, and set aside the problem of bots.

Don't you think on boarding users that way (which YouTube and other networks already does) is a good solution?

@BenPNicholson @SallyPoulsen Ben, do you have a better idea?

I think that gamifying Twitter’s onboarding is a good idea.

YouTube has been doing this for years (as you get more subscribers and more engagement you’re rewarded).

@rezzz @SallyPoulsen Already, influencers who are verified can filter their mentions.

Getting 25 followers feels like a pretty low bar to me.

@SallyPoulsen @jack Really solid ideas.

I really like @sallypoulsen’s ideas for a better @Twitter.

@jack should listen to her.

@sallypoulsen/dear-twitter-i-have-some-ideas-29cd9f4cf11b?source=linkShare-a02dd1574d08-1520185415" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://medium.com/@sallypoulsen/dear-twitter-i-have-some-ideas-29cd9f4cf11b?source=linkShare-a02dd1574d08-1520185415

Hot damn @pjrvs writes a good newsletter.

https://mailchi.mp/pjrvs/you-inspired-me-to-quit-my-job?e=c7139c9a02

@ideasasylum I’ll be right over!

Designers: this is a very good point.

https://twitter.com/patio11/status/968992134312296448

Focus on the people you're going to serve, not your competitors.

Didn't finish all those questions yesterday on @IndieHackers, so answering more this morning before I take my son ⛷.

Just answered this one:
"How do you post your product to Reddit without getting flagged as spam?"

https://www.indiehackers.com/forum/ama-im-justin-jackson-creator-of-megamaker-and-other-resources-for-indie-entrepreneurs-86dd0c0d2e?commentId=-L6gm-VKgqPVxDoE3g9i

@natekontny So true!!

@dchymko @joeworkman Hahahaha! Yes. Canadian pronunciation FTW.

Best question: @joeworkman asked me to say "JavaScript," so I did:

https://www.indiehackers.com/forum/86dd0c0d2e?commentId=-L6cMIYd3xdiCGHQIYXj

My answer to this one might surprise you. ;)

https://www.indiehackers.com/forum/86dd0c0d2e?commentId=-L6dDlpaX33VbgU_LFxb

Just went out for a bit, but I'm back answering your questions on @IndieHackers!

https://www.indiehackers.com/forum/ama-im-justin-jackson-creator-of-megamaker-and-other-resources-for-indie-entrepreneurs-86dd0c0d2e?commentId=-L6dsm4JFavvpfZUQVpp

Some really good ones around getting traction for a product.

"What are some tips you can give me for building a successful community?"

Just wrote a LONG answer to @iamashley's question:
https://www.indiehackers.com/forum/86dd0c0d2e?commentId=-L6RsyRQErIjRYrQsCDm

Oooh. @egarbugli asked me to reveal my secret SaaS plans today. We'll see. Maybe I will. 😉

https://www.indiehackers.com/forum/86dd0c0d2e?commentId=-L6Si4i5yt1T65e13stf

Just answered my first question from @calummoore:

"If someone doesn't already have a big following (blogs, twitter, etc), what are the best tactics for getting heard?"

I'm answering questions on @indiehackers right now!

"I'm Justin Jackson, creator of @MegaMaker. AMA!"

https://www.indiehackers.com/forum/ama-im-justin-jackson-creator-of-megamaker-and-other-resources-for-indie-entrepreneurs-86dd0c0d2e

@smithtimmytim @cushionapp What pushed you over the edge? Was it @destroytoday's tweetstorm last night?

Customer retention > Customer acquisition

https://youtu.be/5QvbqQ1YZBw

My thoughts on this new Skydio R1 drone on @ProductHunt: #comment-582306" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.producthunt.com/posts/skydio-r1-2#comment-582306

@thejonotron Haven’t figured out that part yet 💸

@ideasasylum Awww yesaaah!!!! 🏂

@patrickbjohnson @wesbos @adamwathan “For Canadian-controlled private corporations claiming the small business deduction, the net tax rate is 10%.”

@deveshkhanal 15% is the federal corporate tax rate.

But...

“For Canadian-controlled private corporations claiming the small business deduction, the net tax rate is 10%”

If I didn’t love the BC ⛰ so much, I’d probably build my next startup in Ottawa:

- home to @Shopify
- affordable housing
- good employment options for other family members
- lots of local talent to hire when you need to scale
- 🛫 1 hr to Toronto, 2 to NYC
- 🇨🇦 capital city

Canada’s not perfect, and there are definitely things we miss out on:

- the serendipity of SF & NYC
- lack of access to some cool startups like @simple, @RevolutApp

BUT, for me the pros of 🇨🇦 far outweigh the cons (especially for bootstrapping).

Most solopreneurs in 🇨🇦 (@wesbos, @adamwathan, myself)...

- charge in USD
- pay lower corporate tax than in 🇺🇸
- don’t worry about health insurance
- have access to high-speed internet

It’s a great place to start a bootstrapped company.

Like @destroytoday, I saw many of my 🇺🇸 solopreneur friends go back to paid employment, simply because they couldn’t get health insurance any other way.

Not having to worry about health insurance is a huge relief for entrepreneurs in 🇨🇦.

https://twitter.com/destroytoday/status/969068026145452032

Good @megamaker for your evening chores:

“How to attract the right customers, and offer them the right product / service.” 👍 https://overcast.fm/+F112btk2E

@photomatt Still going up?!

Made a new YouTube video on this topic today! ⚡️

https://youtu.be/5QvbqQ1YZBw

@joeworkman @wesbos Have you heard me say JavaScript yet? 😁

🎧 I'll also post a special audio only version on my @megamaker podcast:

http://podcast.megamaker.co

New video coming to my YouTube channel today!

http://youtube.com/justinjackson

@wesbos I want that but I want Wes Bos' voice saying "cha-ching."

The only notification I have turned on these days is @CashNotify.

So fun getting these throughout your day (especially during a launch, when it's ringing constantly!).

RT @smithtimmytim: I need a really cool portfolio piece.

If you’re a creative professional and want a personal website, I will do it for…

Tomorrow I'm doing an AMA on @IndieHackers!

You can post your questions here:
https://www.indiehackers.com/forum/ama-im-justin-jackson-creator-of-megamaker-and-other-resources-for-indie-entrepreneurs-86dd0c0d2e

RT @tiagomvalente: Interesting approach 🤔 https://twitter.com/mijustin/status/968645865731538945

@kraahkan @megamaker Thank you!

@limedaring @hellowebbooks Daaaaang! That really sucks.

@randfish lol. Why visit your website when I could READ ABOUT YOUR WEBSITE ON OTHER WEBSITES? ;)

RT @nathanallotey: @mijustin Payment for a product serves as validation that there is VALUE. However, usage and satisfaction is INVALUABLE

@limedaring lol.

.... winning?

Instead of “Net Promoter Score” I’d like to propose “Net Renewer Score:”

How likely is it that our users will renew their subscription?

Are they satisfied with the service they’re getting?

How much are they using the product?

You need to become so valuable, they’ll stick with you year after year (and ignore all the alternatives).

@intercom has done a good job of this.

At the end of the year, you want customers to be thinking:

“I can’t live without [this product] in my life.”

I see too many teams celebrating after a customer’s first payment:

“We got it! We must have product/market fit.”

Not so fast! Let’s see if they keep paying after their annual review.

RT @rezzz: There is so much value in this. I find myself with actionable tasks and recipes for marketing my everything in here every day ht…

Does the ski resort care if I use my season’s pass?

(After all, they already have my money)

They better care!

If I don’t use it, I won’t renew next year.

⛰ Chairlift thoughts:

Getting someone to pay for your product is not validation!

To succeed long-term you’re going to need usage and satisfaction from your customers.

9:30 am meeting 🏂

Good morning! Happy Wednesday. 👋

RT @mijustin: "I launched. No one showed up. What do I do now?"

https://tinymarketingwins.com/product-marketing-hard/

@smeyke_ @megamaker Sweet!

@trelje Awwww yessssss! Thanks!