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We talk about bootstrapping in the context of a real human life. Mortgage, kids, spouse, and dwindling personal bank accounts!

How do you deal with the stress and the pressure that's created by trying to build something out of nothing? How do you make good decisions?

Podcast search is broken.

A search for "Paul Simon" should bring me the best episodes about the singer-songwriter.

@ListenNotes and @Breaker results are pretty good. iTunes and Overcast, not great.

Today I figure out how to grayscale all the YouTube thumbnails on my site (using CSS) so I can keep that '80s zine vibe. 😜

https://justinjackson.ca/speaking

Yesterday on the podcast, @jonbuda answered some listener questions, and we talked openly about revenue, splitting equity, and the challenges of running a software company.

🎧 Listen here:
https://overcast.fm/+MBmWK0xps

dying! so true!

https://twitter.com/jackmcdade/status/1064624837564530692

Yes please!

https://twitter.com/goldengateblond/status/926296680906989569

My fave is using that new Snap app to record Apple TV messages for my kids.

I still ❤️ this idea, @heroku.

https://www.producthunt.com/posts/heroku-button

"As a developer, what are some practical things I can do to market my app?" (live case study) https://www.pscp.tv/w/brS3mTM4NTU1MXwxeW9LTWpORWpMV0dRkQM3ZMRt1X0rtancLr6Znd-lqb3k2rJNsq9C3Vu60wQ=

Good article by @gcdavis33. 👌

Product-market fit isn’t a destination. It’s something you’ve got to keep working at.

“You can’t stop moving. If you do, you will be eaten.”

https://www.intercom.com/blog/podcasts/the-myths-of-product-market-fit/

Listen to my interview with ⁦@tylertringas⁩, talking about his new fund for bootstrappers https://overcast.fm/+MBmWHyDeQ

⚡ Great insight from @josh_earl:

"The biggest factor for unsubscribes is not the content of the email. It’s how many people OPEN the email in the first place. For every 100 opens, 1-3 will unsubscribe."

Just did the math on my list. Almost exactly 1-3%!

My friend @adii just launched a new thing on @ProductHunt.

Here are my thoughts: #comment-688652" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.producthunt.com/posts/brand-trust-platform-by-conversio#comment-688652

@mokagio @statamic @laravelforge Yeah. I feel like flat-file CMS is a good middle-ground between "content in the database" and "static site generator."

From my friend @tim_abell:

👩‍💻 "5 ways to make your database better"

http://schemaexplorer.io/blog/2018/07/10/5-ways-to-make-your-database-better.html

@adamwathan Side note: if I could do that in the browser (with a mock text editor), it would make learning @tailwindcss so much faster.

Like having a sandbox where I could just try attributes out and see (live) how they turn out.

@themsaid @ninjaparade It's a bit on the chilly side, but LOOK AT THESE SPEEDS.

Here's a teaser from today's "Build your SaaS" podcast:

"How'd you get into computers? (Apple II, PC clones, BBSes, CYBERSPACE)"

If you're not subscribed, you're missing out!
https://saas.transistor.fm/subscribe

4. Events – attending events, and eventually speaking, has been huge for me.

Learn to give a talk! Start speaking publicly!

(It's not as scary as it seems)

Nice! @nathanbarry has tons of practical tips on how to make your podcast go viral here:

http://nathanbarry.com/podcasting/

I miss recording with @jonbuda.

(we weren't able to record this week's @transistorfm show)

But I'm listening to our last episode, and love the on-air chemistry we're getting. 👌 https://overcast.fm/+MBmWYgUug

@Shpigford Hot Damn. I could use some of the WORKING CAPITAL too. Forward Jim my number. 👌

👨‍💻 Today I programmed something in Rails.

😅 (Don't tell my technical co-founder @jonbuda!)

👀 Watch it here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/22170404

Great reminder in @JoshDoody's newsletter. 👌

https://www.getdrip.com/deliveries/gairdtjo2vqxqrx9aydy?__s=ofpvtnztkzs6un8nifrt

Going live in ~20 minutes to work on a prototype for something I'd like to program in @laravelphp.

(But it also relates to devs + marketing)

Follow me here to get notified:
📺 http://youtube.com/justinjackson
👾 http://twitch.tv/megajustin

I think there's an opportunity here because Amazon's Kindle marketplace is brutal to use.

Apple has done physical publishing before (with photo books).

Apple's software (iBooks Author) is pretty good and could be modified for physical publishing.

Just made this video public on my channel: a clip from my talk at @LaraconUS, NYC in 2017.

"Developers, and first-time founders: find a market that you want to serve first!"

https://youtu.be/xOapCnFFrFk

Live now: sharing an idea for a new web app I'd like to build (Maybe in @laravelphp?) https://www.pscp.tv/w/boVCRzM4NTU1MXwxQmR4WW95amFiekdYXAAgJeLcK371bXuucvyQJcz2C8W_hb6OJ1VDhV-Qd4A=

📄 This is the innovation we need.

https://twitter.com/peterc/status/1045643645926412288

🖥️ For high-quality WordPress themes, I used to recommend http://www.themezilla.com/. They're no longer in development.

🤔 Who should I be recommending these days?

Totally agree. 👌

https://twitter.com/jacobwyke/status/1035388360196546560

✈️ Just booked my flight to Portland for @xoxo.

See you Sep 6th -10th #PDX! 👋

What's a good conversion rate for a SaaS app? #episodeGuid=81e966bb-fed4-4b3b-a76d-89f9ba68925b" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/build-your-saas/id1357295850?mt=2#episodeGuid=81e966bb-fed4-4b3b-a76d-89f9ba68925b

The challenge we ran into: this is really a feature that needs to be built into existing platforms.

These membership tools have focused too much on solopreneurs and solo-creators.

We need to make it easier for folks to partner up, and make something together.

Yes, @jonbuda is a better developer (and could do it quicker).

Yes, I'm supposed to be the "business guy."

Yes, it means Jon has to take time to help me.

BUT...

To kick off the morning we have @jkglei from http://HurrySlowly.co helping us to be more mindful at work. #laracon

Up next we have @gonedark to talk about the data behind Laravel Shift. 👍 #laracon

New @TransistorFM episode featuring my thoughts on the "Bootstrapping paradox."

Featuring clips from:
@jason
@fredrivett
@mikeaag
@jasonfried
@dhh

https://overcast.fm/+MBmXsVpoA

@jasonfried Using tools like @Shopify! 🙌

What would you folks cut out?

https://twitter.com/BStulberg/status/1013814615329910785

🎧 Interested in building a SaaS?

You can now subscribe to the podcast I do with @jonbuda on Spotify:

https://saas.transistor.fm/subscribe

@paquette_io I'm not being negative at all!

Just saying: this is what it takes to be a CEO at his level.

It's the real picture.

I actually *dig* it: @garyvee has the life he wants.

Also this:

https://twitter.com/rjonesy/status/1015637769585152000

I'm down for this.

https://twitter.com/rstevens/status/1015413892632272897

@nathanbarry Best thing I've done is set up RSS → Email for the podcast.

However, to do it right, you need control over the template.

Would love to be able to do it in ConvertKit:
https://twitter.com/mijustin/status/993945673216114688

@levelsio Dude. I have 4 kids.

SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY.

Seriously, go subscribe to this pod.

When you get 3 product people in one room, the energy is contagious. 🙌

https://twitter.com/derrickreimer/status/1004788699924705280

I just reserved my username on Pico, a new project by @jackellis & @pjrvs. It's basically a more mindful Medium. Looks gooooooood: https://ohpico.com #writeonpico

Alright, here's the placeholder for today's newsletter (and a bit of a tease):

https://justinjackson.ca/dont-sell-to-startups/

🎧 This interview with @avclark got out of hand. 😁

Listen to it on @ApplePodcasts:
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/justin-jackson-on-therapy-for-entrepreneurs-ego-coming/id950222137?i=1000411976965&mt=2

❤️ AWWW YEAAAH! So great to hear. Thank you!

https://twitter.com/davidbaulande/status/996839933204729857

Only 13 hours left on the @MxPx Kickstarter!

Here's @mikeherreraTD and I chatting on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/1WpynyoWk6M

“Facebook ads don’t have to be complicated, time consuming, or expensive.”
– @mojcamars #microconf

“No matter how many hours I work, I can only get 3 things done a week.”
– @patio11 #microconf

Love this from @AlliBlum:

“There’s a mismatch between the journey our customers expect, and the journey we give them. We make it harder for them to solve their problems.”

#microconf

I especially like how he included these near the bottom of the page:
- "Who is behind this?" (puts a human face to the project)
- "Why should I trust him?" (it's used by big teams like Shopify)
- "Who else is using it?" (all of these Twitter peeps)

I'd get this for the WordPress theme alone. Nice podcasting bundle:

https://twitter.com/avclark/status/984551631323914240

Question: which websites do you have "pinned" in your browser?

For me: Gmail, Google Drive, Calendar, Trello.

@garyvee You really pulled up your mark in Health:

9th grade: D 👀
12th grade: A 💪

Brand new episode of “Build Your SaaS!”

Picking the right idea, the right market, and having the right timing. https://overcast.fm/+MBmXTWlOU

I’m here in Edmonton and I needed a space to record the @transistorfm podcast. @gscratch at #mtekdigital hooked me up! Thanks! This space is awesome. 🙌

@anildash 👋 https://justinjackson.ca/webmaster/

I'm sending a video update to folks on the waiting list for https://productvalidationchecklist.com.

If you're interested, subscribe and you'll get it when I send tomorrow. 👍

What kinds of things keep you up at night when you're building a web app?

That's what @jonbuda and I cover in tomorrow's episode of "Build your SaaS."

Get it here: https://saas.transistor.fm/subscribe

Think about trying to replace Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Tim Cook as CEO.

All that history. Tons of lessons learned. Relationships built. Years spent researching and understanding the customer.

It's fun to armchair quarterback, but not practical!

https://twitter.com/jasonfried/status/974748990502666240

Here’s the story of how @JonBuda and I started working together on @TransistorFM. https://overcast.fm/+MBmVRuznY

Most folks building a startup need to figure out a "problem discovery" method that works for them.

This is my process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diyiVeUhtfI

*today's todo:*
- had a coaching call with a client at 9am ✅
- need to write and schedule some emails today 💻
- finalizing some paperwork for a new top secret startup 😏

Kudos to @stripe for taking a position on this issue (and doing something about it!)

https://stripe.com/environment

Live right now on http://instagram.com/mijustin

Answering your online marketing questions (SaaS, software, etc).

Oh there's more.

Invest in @IronMaiden NOW.

https://twitter.com/StephenKing/status/959565970644889601

Finally updated http://writeanddestroy.com today.

(A project by @micahbrich, myself, and you!)

“Aim for th highest expression of your talent.” – @RyanHoliday

🎉 Just introduced a bunch of new @tiny_wins mini-courses in my @podiadotcom store!

https://justinjackson.podia.com

Perfectly sums up why I don’t watch sports. 👌

https://twitter.com/bydanielvictor/status/955278245146058752

The big message in @joltbook is that when you're doing what everyone else is (especially established players) nobody's going to pay attention.

It's ok to break some norms and try something different!

Big day.

The world is a satire.

https://twitter.com/CNN/status/950932986517696512

And yes, timing plays a big role in positioning.

The trick is to find a “big enough,” emerging market that’s growing.

BTW - people originally laughed at @nathanbarry’s positioning.

I wrote a whole case study on it here: https://devmarketing.xyz/saas-target-market/

Do you pack a lunch when you go to work?

What do you pack to make it healthy?

Any good hacks or systems?

"How can I screencast faster?" – @dceddia

Going live in 5 minutes to try to explain my process 😅

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko4ZpSC4hpQ

On the topic of mindful apps, I just bought @freedom:

"Freedom makes technology less distracting"

https://freedom.refersion.com/c/0c0e7

Emoji in usernames ≠ accessibility

https://twitter.com/SassyOutwater/status/948206049357594624

I like the way Apple depicts the Watch:

People doing things, with technology as a silent partner.

(As opposed to obsessively using the tech itself)

https://twitter.com/MattHayashi33/status/948097535960236032

Happy Wednesday everyone!

I’m going to take the kids ⛷🏂 today.

What are you up to?

It’s editing that makes the difference.

https://twitter.com/mijustin/status/944057366349193217

What's the last podcast you subscribed to?

How did you hear about it?

What made you subscribe?

Wearing my @balsamiq shirt today. Thanks @peldi 🙌

We don't need new disruptive hardware + software tech.

What we need is new disruptive SOCIAL technologies.

We have very few of these.

Universal basic income is promising, but needs way more testing.

And, we'll need more than just UBI to survive the next 100 years.

Tech companies are moving faster than society can adapt.

The richest 3% own over 50% of the world's wealth.

They also own most of the IP and equity in the tech that's going to disrupt millions of workers.

Most Americans have less than $1,000 in savings.

This is bad.

Months ago I made a video: "How to save your kids from 🤖": https://youtu.be/KVoMoe6MTvo

The advice is hard to give, because it's basically: "become an exceptionally unique superhuman."

The old rules are disappearing faster than we can find new solutions for the whole population.

My friend @chris_hawk puts it this way, and I agree with him:

"Increasingly, there are the 'super winners' who take the lion's share of the attention and revenue; and then there's everyone else."

The middle ground is crumbling.

@mattragland @brennandunn While @theleviallen is getting his shit together, here's my take:

https://youtu.be/eeM1PmmuWzQ

;)

Awesome #megaprofitable interview with @FORSBERGtwo!

"Give yourself time." Building a profitable business on the @Shopify apps platform. ⚡️

http://www.productpeople.tv/90

This is where things got really 🔥 on the @Fizzle podcast:

"What are you escaping from? What hard work are you scared of doing?"

https://overcast.fm/+Jq69Z9zM/43:54

@rachelandrew I THOUGHT YOU OWNED THE INTERNET

Looking forward to 2018 already?

You can submit your 2017 "year in review for makers" now:
https://yearinreview.me/

If you're thinking of going full-time on products in 2018, join the waiting list for @prodpeopleclub now:

https://productpeople.club