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When we get consumed by "which label best fits us," we lose sight of our underlying purpose.

What's really driving us? What are we trying to accomplish? Why?

If you want a real, behind the scenes look at building a SaaS in 2018, check out my show with @jonbuda.

👀 Here's a sneak peek at tomorrow's episode.

👉 Subscribe here to get it! https://saas.transistor.fm/subscribe

What do you folks think about what @YoFolyo is saying here in his podcast?

“I feel like where marketers have been putting their efforts is where there is the most market fatigue.”

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/one-thing/id1390188835?mt=2&i=1000419674759

@jongold Like "Dungeon Master," being a "webmaster" felt fun.

http://justinjackson.ca/webmaster

@jonmajorc @iTweetScor Agreed. 👌

Focus on your own journey.

Love getting feedback like this. 👍

This is exactly why I've been streaming my "learn to code" stuff at http://dumbprogramming.com

☝️ I know @r00k is working on http://tuple.app, but @jonbuda and I are looking for a short-term solution. 😊

☝️ that @peldi quote is timeless btw:

💯 "If your product is remarkable, getting noticed is a lot easier."

Are you a marketer who wants to learn programming? (Or an experienced dev who wants to laugh at a biz guy trying to… https://www.pscp.tv/w/bktCcDM4NTU1MXwxT3lLQVFyZ2d5Z0ti8ebejknIuC2zrqtBCsRhljDZJOUIX72iHKqt_PcFr4M=

Dumb programming questions - how do I use the command line? https://www.pscp.tv/w/bkYKKDM4NTU1MXwxRFh4eVl5dmtSbnhNnAe_LH701VwH3FAABa5HvumzieUR3oP4Hl1vfawnAVY=

In Chicago?

I'm doing a little 🎧 @TransistorFM meetup tonight with @jonbuda.

(We'll start at 7pm)

https://www.meetup.com/Transistor/events/253108627/

Now we have @RyanHoliday on the #laracon stage!

“For creatives, the enemy isn’t piracy; it’s obscurity.”

🎧 I was on @rezzz's show. We talked about how to find your strengths, doing experiments, and getting out of your comfort zone.

https://www.breaker.audio/live-in-the-feast/e/36177065

I'm excited to see what @taylorotwell's got cooking! 🍳

So much cool stuff happening with @laravelphp. 🐘

https://twitter.com/taylorotwell/status/1020425873785270273

We've been signing up early-access users since December (and have serve 4.2+ million podcast downloads) but this will the first time the public can sign up for @transistorfm. 🙌

Also worth considering: "who will you have to compete against?"

- Want to be @garyvee? Then he's your competition because he wants to win.
- Want a shot at the NBA? @KingJames isn't going to just give you his spot.
- Want to make products like Steve? You're going up against .

🎙️ Chatting with @adamwathan today about this:

https://twitter.com/mijustin/status/864706720366448640

It'll be on a future episode of his podcast, @fullstackradio 💯

@adamwathan Yes! This. I've always found it motivating to think first about "who do I want to serve?"

🇨🇦 Are there any good business banks in Canada?

Looking for something like @AzloNow or @RevolutApp.

@pjrvs Lots of folks are saying this about @TransistorFM too.

"There are so many podcast hosting companies! Why are you building that?"

🤔 Maybe we've noticed that we can do it better, to a unique audience, with different values?

🎧 I've been waiting to hear this interview for a while!

"Highrise, and what's next for @natekontny."

https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c008615

😎 Happy Saturday!

What's everyone up to today?

A few things that still get shared regularly in Slack:

- @IndieHackers articles / threads
- HN comment threads
- YouTube videos
- Podcast eps
- Tweets

📹 I just put together a #microconf highlight reel!

https://youtu.be/5-lXxklJodY

Incredible conference this year. Can't wait for 2019!

“What would your SaaS look like if you designed it on purpose?”
– @mariepoulin #microconf

☝️ love this question

New interview with @mikeherreraTD of @mxpx coming soon!

We talked about:
💿 Kickstarting their new album
👊 How hardship and discomfort can lead to your best work

You'll find it soon on:
🎙 http://podcast.megamaker.co
📺 http://youtube.com/justinjackson

About @AlliBlum:

Alli is a master of optimizing SaaS trials.

I really like this onboarding email teardown she did for Airtable:
http://alliblum.com/category/email-teardown/

I wish there was a Power Glove emoji.

@ProductHunt Update: more than 2x are previous download record because of PH!

This video by @jackconte (made for @CaseyNeistat) is brilliantly made:

https://youtu.be/VYBOPPoiRRY

“Inspiration is perishable.” – @jasonfried

☝️ so true

A few things about this.

1. I helped Adam / Zapier out with something. I didn't expect anything in return. This little gift is a nice surprise.

2. What makes it EXTRA special is that Adam pays attention. He knows that my favorite coffee shop is @ratiovernon in #vernonbc.

Should you still build your SaaS in Ruby on Rails?

@jonbuda and discuss it here 👉 https://overcast.fm/+MBmWlxadQ

So glad people are liking the new podcast I’m doing with @jonbuda! 🤘

http://saas.transistor.fm

So true.

https://twitter.com/dankim/status/975854126138617857

omg. @xoxo

https://2018.xoxofest.com/

PayPal emails me these overview reports every month.

They’re actually “not bad,” and might even be actionable.

For example: most sales happen on Weds? (Going to check to see if that’s when I send out most sales emails).

Just a bunch of hosers saying "JavaScript." 😜

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).

@taylorotwell dude. those are php devs waiting for you to arrive.

Here's how I did it:

https://youtu.be/8esmOb1c99U

If you’re confused by #JTBD it’s because there are two (very) different interpretations.

@alanklement provides a well-researched description of both. https://jtbd.info/know-the-two-very-different-interpretations-of-jobs-to-be-done-5a18b748bd89?source=twitterShare-a02dd1574d08-1517495703

Best way to validate your idea? Build a landing page. ✅
Best way to launch your idea? Build a landing page! ✅

Today's the last day to get $20 off "Build better landing pages:"

https://justinjackson.podia.com/build-better-landing-pages?coupon=TMW3

Tomorrow's newsletter includes a link to 1998-rave-budget.xls

🍄 "What raves and software have in common." 🍄

https://justinjackson.ca/newsletter

Happy Snowy Sunday!

What are you folks up to today?

What are you planning for this week?

When @nathanbarry shifted his focus from his lucrative info-product biz, to his struggling SaaS, I thought he was nuts.

Looks like he chose wisely. 😉

https://twitter.com/nathanbarry/status/950883627843313664

Laravel (@taylorotwell’s impressive PHP framework) is growing like crazy right now.

So @adamwathan was perfectly positioned when he launched his Test-Driven Laravel course.

Would it have done as well if it was focused on .NET?

Just posted "Year in Review for Makers, 2017" on @producthunt: https://www.producthunt.com/posts/year-in-review-for-makers-2017

The iPhone is the world's most addictive substance.

The way iOS (and the app ecosystem) was engineered is not good for us.

And, yes, your 280 character tweet should probably be 140.

“Wishing circumstances were different, trying to convince people, and attempting to prevent anything bad from happening is exhausting.”

Good reminder from @AmyMorinLCSW 👌

This poll is split right down the middle.

If you missed my Landing Page Workshop, you can get the recording (and all the downloads!) here:

https://justinjackson.withcoach.com/landing-page-workshop

I used to love tech so much. Up until now, so much of our progress has felt empowering: "I can create anything, on my own!"

But now I'm disheartened because tech has advanced so fast it's leaving a huge part of our society behind.

It Tuesday, December 5!

What are you working on today? 🤔

More things you can combine that make you unique:

- experience: “lived in Japan for 5 years”
- knowledge: “I have a Masters in Sociology”
- network: “I know 20 founders personally”
- interests: “I’m really into sneaker culture”
- creative pursuits: “I write 8 bit soundtracks”

Last night.

#geekbeers

#vernonbc

⚡️

Anyone here want to attend my first Landing Page Workshop and get 50% off?

(I need some folks to test this landing page + payment form)

The first 10 people to use the code `JUSTINFRIENDZ` will get 50% off.

https://megamaker.co/landing-page-workshop/

I just got my first issue of #incredibledoom by @MatthewBogart and it’s the coolest shit I’ve ever ordered on the Internet

I just sent my email list this year's black friday deals. 🙌

If you didn't get it, just DM me and I'll send you the link.

Hanging out with @lorindaapps #joesmos

Disturbing: the dark world of kids videos on YouTube by @jamesbridle @jamesbridle/something-is-wrong-on-the-internet-c39c471271d2" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://medium.com/@jamesbridle/something-is-wrong-on-the-internet-c39c471271d2

Thinking about going to #microconf 2018 in Vegas?

Read this first:
https://justinjackson.ca/microconf/

"What's your productivity secret?"

I open Tweetdeck, close it.
Then I open Tweetbot, close it.
Then I go to Twitter on the web...

One option is to look at platforms:

“Tons of businesses already spend money with @Shopify; what could I build on top of that platform?”

“In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or step back into safety.”
— Abraham Maslow

Goddamn.

This @podcaststartup featuring @skylergronholz made me cry on the way to work today.

"Restart my life."

https://gimletmedia.com/episode/just-hit-record-season-6-episode-5/

"If your marketing channels aren't efficient, it doesn't matter how good your product is."

https://youtu.be/roMpTWmhD6k

In 40 minutes I'm going Live on @ProductHunt!

I'm going to share all my product & marketing secrets.
(All of them)

https://www.producthunt.com/live/justin-jackson

Yes! This is another good customer research question:

https://twitter.com/paulgonz6/status/911665941074898945

I'm about to publish my first @megaprofitable interview with @brennandunn.

If you want to get it, sign up here:
http://megamaker.co/profit

Big debate going on here. ;)

"Should we build products people *want* or products people *need*?"

https://www.indiehackers.com/forum/post/-KtwQAbPnpB8lz6bylLw?commentId=-Ku1NbIVV5FZ2Hj06MrG

Awwww yeaaaah! Already getting tons of emails about this ☝️

Planning to do a series called "MegaProfitable." Email me if you want in!

I created a FB post on this theme that people dig.

I'm going to expand on it and do a full blog post on https://justinjackson.ca

8/ It's OK to let a few smaller waves pass you by. Stay on the lookout for a wave worth paddling out for. 🏄

My friend @seanwes is one of the most articulate thinkers I know. His new book (Overlap) is on @producthunt today:

https://www.producthunt.com/posts/overlap-start-a-business-while-working-a-full-time-job

Just hung out with @SachaGreif. He told me about his new project @VulcanJS. Looks really cool: http://vulcanjs.org/

"We only want to associate with success. That's how we buy."

https://justinjackson.ca/winners/

This.

Optimize for the life you want.

https://twitter.com/sehurlburt/status/891763445586112514

A good example of a designer specializing in solving a specific customer struggle:

👉 https://draft.nu/ 👈

(@nickd's site)

Love this Reddit comment:

I'd take @ConvertKit's revenue numbers with a grain of salt. I've never heard of them." 😜 https://www.reddit.com/r/startups/comments/6lxtai/comment/djxf9xm?st=J4UQUEN9&sh=fb03a5cd

☝️ I also review how @nathanbarry and @ConvertKit went from $5k / MRR to $700k / MRR by changing their positioning.

"Target market & positioning play a big role in a SaaS' success."

(Thinking about using this in that new http://devmarketing.xyz chapter)

Before bedtime wisdom from my son:

https://twitter.com/stuffmartysaid/status/865043829488930816

Hey everybody let's all have a nap.

YES. Exactly this:

https://twitter.com/kylefox/status/862395556508860422

Started a weekly magazine:

"Stories, lessons, and motivation for independent entrepreneurs"

https://justinjackson.ca/indie/

"You're not failing enough. You need to feel the pain!"

One of my favorite things about meeting people online is getting to meet them OFFLINE. 👍

https://twitter.com/mijustin/status/401921191239102465

Super proud of my friend @d_evyn for releasing his first (tiny) product:
https://coach.compassofdesign.com/

He's already made a bunch of sales! 🎉

Loved hanging out at #MicroConf this year!

https://twitter.com/davidmansilla/status/852597258080194560

Just in time for your ✈️ to #microconf: my interview with @laurium is live!

"Unmistakable product validation." 💯

http://www.productpeople.tv/83

Apple's "Planet of the Apps" confuses me.

They have a built-in advantage with podcasts.

Why not focus on being the Netflix of podcasting?

I just backed @designcanfilm on @Kickstarter.

It looks AMAAAAAAAAAAAZING. http://kck.st/2lk5aW9

Free speech gives us all a voice, but not all points-of-view should be amplified.

Looks like @ProductHunt has quietly killed @ProductHuntPod?

Bummer. Was one of my fave sections of the site. 🙁

(Odd: still on intake form)

Thanks! You can follow them all at http://landingpageteardown.com

https://twitter.com/jacobwyke/status/827878877989072896

“Drop your free tier” by @MVaragnat https://blog.smooz.io/drop-your-free-tier-dadb93dfc57a?source=twitterShare-a02dd1574d08-1485407782

Tweet from Mexico's former president.

Priceless.

https://twitter.com/VicenteFoxQue/status/824360005554044932