Tweets

This is a big reason I wrote @marketingdevs.

Learning how to effectively sell people on your ideas is an invaluable skill to have (even if you don't start a company!)

https://twitter.com/taylorotwell/status/1089559931076964353?s=21

💯

https://twitter.com/tranhelen/status/1087925200992301058?s=21

There are no hard-and-fast rules in business.

But there are decisions you can make that will make your journey less difficult.

"Business is already hard, don't make it harder." – @asmartbear

@cnagele Yes!

This reminds me of something I wrote back in 2012:
https://justinjackson.ca/i-quit-my-desk

Having "contextual zones" for different activities has proven to be really helpful for me. 👌

This is true. 💪

https://twitter.com/mikaelcho/status/1084910517863542785?s=21

I think Slack could win this niche by launching a separate app for "private social groups" with a different biz model than their current offering.

https://twitter.com/gregisenberg/status/1080197794596454401?s=21

I didn't plan on listening to @VelocityWong and @shildner discuss romantic comedies on my first day of 2019, but I JUST DID (and I enjoyed it!)

https://overcast.fm/+JpticVI5o

@imchristiepitts @ArlanWasHere Sweet! We moved here in 2012 and love it.

Quite a few remote workers here now, and folks building little startups. 👌

Part 1 was @asmartbear and I setting the stage.

But in part 2 we really get into the real human experience of bootstrapping a business. What does it mean to be an entrepreneur, not just theoretically, but practically?

@rrhoover Y'all haven't seen my dock have you?

Dreamweaver + Fireworks, baby.

I NEVER LEFT.

Hey, can anyone help me with this front-end Rails question I have for @transistorfm? (probably dumb) https://www.pscp.tv/w/buAB6zM4NTU1MXwxZGp4WE9EeVBRVkpa17kSW9z_-00zMIQeP0RVLBqK3o11xUWrgzntTGOWmMQ=

Definitely check out the bonus episode too!

https://twitter.com/janelleallen/status/1070306098647851008

@arlogilbert 🤔 Sorry, are you saying that a shorter, intense sprint (2 weeks, 1 month, whatever) will return better health gains than slow gains over year and years?

Arguably, MailChimp's "slow gains" over time look pretty impressive now...

Doing a little bit of Rails dev before I head to #geekbeers tonight https://www.pscp.tv/w/btB2FzM4NTU1MXwxWXF4b3JQb1phbEp2RBbQ9NtprlmVFbZlLH9eDPukNJlaTNcy59NZitCpXIo=

Listening to this now.

💔 Heartbreaking.

This new economy has tons of terrible externalities.

https://twitter.com/alphacolin/status/1067983304039653376?s=21

Quickly deleted what I wrote, and changed it to:

"Jon can you take a look at this case for me?"

Crisis averted. 👍

Ok, it's live!

"My secret phone call with @hamstu."

https://share.transistor.fm/s/02440ca3

@theleviallen #1 sin:

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

👉 Most popular item so far: 50% off the @marketingdevs course + book package.

https://join.megamaker.co/marketing-for-developers?coupon=3-YEAR-ANNIVERSARY

Doing a live reading of "Marketing for Developers" https://www.pscp.tv/w/bsXeKjM4NTU1MXwxWXBLa1Zib3B2d3hqNLCiRUbDYFVty49dPPFDiFQsMic3LDMWOYeJtmzR2fc=

BTW – @YoFolyo talked about cutting costs last year:

https://clientgiant.us/how-i-became-9-000-more-profitable-in-one-month-with-ynab-76843317c55b

Interesting to see the similarities.

Alright. Just canceled this account.

I've had this Recurly account for a long time, but haven't really used it in the last three years. That $1,152 I spent on software I didn't need.

Feels good to get rid of it!

I did a live Q&A with @tylertringas, which you can watch here:

https://youtu.be/5mqcpb15RZo

🙋‍♂️ I can't be the only one who has tons of WordPress sites to migrate to @laravelforge.

💰 You could charge $49-$99 for this plugin, and I'd buy it now.

👉 I want a full db migration: user permissions, content, everything.

@AndreyAzimov @bradjasper Yes!

* and keep paying for it.

Jackson: I can pick them up at 4 for parkour. https://twitter.com/Eden_Eats/status/1058078847533408257

Live: talking to @tylertringas about how he's planning to help bootstrappers raise money for their startups. https://www.pscp.tv/w/bqyh-zM4NTU1MXwxWXFLRHl6T29vd0dWW1OzcDnVdVZNLRKPT_fGBgYMSSX6MKjBWMkNK2whjhU=

🤔 Are your startup's expenses too high? https://overcast.fm/+MBmUIRqSw

There's a good story hidden in this episode about how I almost got arrested because of usenet. https://overcast.fm/+MBmVBi7TI

Sexy baked chicken wings

https://twitter.com/byelacey/status/1053993290478043136

I can't believe how supportive folks have been during these coding livestreams.

Huge thank you to @5minpause and @natedenlinger for all their help (and patience). 🙌

Live now: watch a dumb business guy try to code in Rails https://www.pscp.tv/w/bpi9ODM4NTU1MXwxWXFLRFFaTU1Xa0dWzufkyr5cbLBtYjiOLghbEYUtrnblalP25hW7ixGs_8I=

@adamwathan @simonswiss @LaraconAU did u pay him 2 say stuff

Live now: sharing an idea for a new web app I'd like to build (Maybe in @laravelphp?) https://www.pscp.tv/w/bozYezM4NTU1MXwxbW54ZW9wWlBZckdYFbZXmMd4Ze0WS5UHKV2Q5ZFhUlR21VqX1-vysltwwSQ=

When we interact online, we don't *really* know if we're talking to 38-year-old with a Masters degree, or a 12-year-old who's bored on a weekend.

That debate you're having in the comments? There's no way to know if it's with a teenager, whose brain is still developing.

The internet habits of our kids are determining a lot of internet culture.

Adults and kids are increasingly on the same platforms (Reddit, YouTube, Instagram) but there's no meaningful way to distinguish which demographic is responsible for those views, likes & comments.

@jonbuda and I are having a good hair day so we're broadcasting our "build your web app" podcast live https://www.pscp.tv/w/boP3yDM4NTU1MXwxbkFLRVFZQVl6b0tMKjQFiV7qXkAewKlC0C3Zt-uQR_IJ3nuGuN8mBO7KvoM=

People support and pay for the good work they want to see continue!

Live now: rebuilding a landing page with @taildwindcss (a utility-first CSS framework) https://www.pscp.tv/w/bn6OaDM4NTU1MXwxWXFLRFFlb3l5QkdWh5c8XW8n7XrCTNYIzxx4_l0v6WM0UjZDr8T8qJjWZBs=

Seriously. Completely counterintuitive. Doesn't follow any common usability patterns.

THIS THING NEEDS A UX UPGRADE. 😜

(I'm kidding. Please don't DM me)

https://twitter.com/dmfj/status/1045059731084255232

My latest post is up!

Find it here 👉
https://justinjackson.ca/risks/

https://twitter.com/AlexDenning/status/1044168494856753152

"Picking winners in the stock market is hard."

Good piece by @awealthofcs 👌

http://awealthofcommonsense.com/2018/09/the-best-performing-stocks/

🎧 New show on @TransistorFM!

@mattcassinelli and @AlexCox talk about those new "Siri shortcuts" introduced at the Sep 12 Apple Event. 

https://share.transistor.fm/s/ceb9a5d7

Big moment for the FDA 😜 #AppleEvent

"Online work is legitimate!"
– @jonnysun, #xoxofest

In Portland, at my AirBnB, finishing this for tomorrow morning.

https://justinjackson.ca/newsletter

@Julian I have so many questions about this, because my observation had been very different! 😜

You're saying in a pool of 20 startups, the Shopify store and mobile app will beat the B2B Saas?

🤔 Curious: what does the term *bootstrapping* mean to you?

https://www.indiehackers.com/forum/what-does-the-term-bootstrapping-mean-to-you-697daced3b

This is why the first section of my book (@marketingdevs) is called:

"Build something people want."

(Download the PDF directly here: http://devmarketing.xyz/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2018/08/marketing-for-developers-pdf.pdf)

@SamanthaGeitz YES! Even jack-asses like me make the cut!!! 🕺🦄🎉

🤔 Maybe it's not "first mover advantage" that's helpful.

It's more like "first to breakthrough advantage."

https://twitter.com/mbesto/status/1031314315108929536

Who out there is streaming on Twitch? What are your channels? What have you learned about starting a channel?

👀

https://twitter.com/dhh/status/1028821176934490112

@davidhemphill this one's dope

Awesome to have @unclebobmartin on the #laracon stage. 🕺

Alright: it looks like @EveryFinancial might be the 🇨🇦 business bank I've been looking for!

https://www.everyfinancial.com/?ref=a78apnn3pv

Awesome! 🙌

https://twitter.com/kwuchu/status/1020062170586009600

I really like using @discourse for the @prodpeopleclub forums, but I'm not a fan of the profile pages.

Would love something similar to what @raunometsa is building for MakeHub.

@adamwathan BTW - the hardest part for me (as an extrovert who likes all sorts of people) is that there are a lot of people I'd be passionate to serve.

My joke about: "Do you really want to serve real estate agents?" is ironic for me, because I actually wouldn't mind. 😅

Here's what I'm working on next with ⁦@jonbuda⁩ https://overcast.fm/+MBmVzui4w

@nathanbarry - How do you pronounce it?
- Will existing affiliate links work?
- Will existing redirect links work?

Update: it doesn't like that I'm still using Adobe software from 1998.

My new "Build your SaaS" episode with @jonbuda is stressing people out. 😁

https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe34a2fb

"Marketing is, by definition, a field where you should follow your audience. If your customers aren't on Snapchat you shouldn't be investing there. There's SO much opportunity in the fundamentals: storytelling, positioning, basic channels."
– @randfish

There's no BSing on @MattGiovanisci's podcast when @StephHalligan is on the show!

These two live together, so when Steph asks Matt about money, there's nowhere to hide.

Refreshingly open talk on the challenges of bootstrapping a business.

https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d19116d

Are you using Breaker to listen to podcasts? Here’s my latest: “What solopreneurs won’t tell you about being indie.” https://www.breaker.audio/megamaker/e/34519307

Is there a sportsball game going on right now because there are many sportsball tweets going on right now.

@TalAdam Follow-ups looked like this:

1. @brennandunn pings me in a Slack group we're in.
2. Automated drip email
3. Twitter DM before @microconf
4. Ping me in a Slack group we're in.
5. Invite me to @rightmessage dinner party at @Microconf
5. Drip email.
6. Ping me Slack
7. SALE

This is so true! 💯

(And a good reminder for me, I need to keep doing this!)

https://twitter.com/ClaireSuellen/status/999007446520737793

🤔 Are people still using AngelList?

I just updated my profile:
https://angel.co/mijustin

You folks wanted @jonbuda and I to hash out more struggles in public.

In this episode we debate:

“Should we make our revenue numbers public?”

Listen on @ApplePodcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/build-your-saas/id1357295850?mt=2&i=1000411564203

Assembling a bunch of photos from #microconf 2018 here:

https://www.flickr.com/groups/microconf/

So awesome seeing everyone again! 🙌

Just finished uploading my interview with @mikeherreraTD of @mxpx to the @megamaker show!

"Bootstrapping a band."

Learn about their $200k+ kickstarter for the new album!

https://share.transistor.fm/s/ee1ac2f3

I'm chatting with @mikeherreraTD in 20ish minutes about 25 years of @mxpx, the music industry, and the Kickstarter for their new album. 👍

What else should I ask him about?

About @SingleFounder:

Mike has one of the most recognizable voices in bootstrapping.

He helped create the Startups for the Rest of Us podcast, which is what inspired me to want to become a solopreneur (and a podcaster!).

Also: his anecdotes on Facebook are really funny.

About @garrettdimon:

Garrett wrote one of the best books about starting a SaaS ever (Starting and Sustaining).

He's a no-nonsense, practical thinker, who knows about facing adversity (and coming out on the other side).

I've been waiting for @podiadotcom to release this feature forever, so now I'm going to use it! 🙌

Until April 30th, you can get 30% off everything in my store when you use the code SPRING2018. ☀️

https://justinjackson.podia.com/

We just broke 8,000 listens!

(We'll be opening up another advertising slot soon. If you're interested, DM me!)

@sehurlburt I have a guide for first-timers here as well:

https://justinjackson.ca/microconf/

The "hallway track" is really great at #microconf. 👌

Was looking for something like @tomjrt's "upvoter" app:
https://www.producthunt.com/posts/up-oter

Anyone know of anything similar? cc @ProductHunt

So good.

https://twitter.com/KevinBuist/status/980947107489165314

I just sneezed and broke my back.

Great night: caught up with my friend Garner and finally got to experience @CafeLinneayeg! Amazing cocktails and desserts in #yeg.

Subscribe here to hear the whole story: http://saas.transistor.fm

Also, huge thanks to @bullettrainco for being our first sponsor! 🙌

Just got a good answer from @alanklement: "Mental accounting."

I'm going to be researching this more for sure:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_accounting

@jonbuda @TransistorFM Wait, why did I say Slack? I meant SKYPE!

Also, before you put a judgment out into the world, ask yourself:

“Is it worth it?”

What’s it going to change?

Who’s it going to help?

@adamwathan Agreed! This was the book that changed my life. I read it in 2008. It's what inspired me to go indie, and build my own stuff.

I'm also doing this on SMS. You can text me here: (424) 247-5762!

(Just got 20+ replies on my phone!) 😅

@femkesvs Ok. Can @ow please be my boyfriend too.

“I want Castle Grayskull.”

☝️ @jonbuda and I talk about how the heck we’re going to compete.

https://overcast.fm/+MBmW_YN1Q

Finding or validating a product idea? Do this first. ✅

https://youtu.be/diyiVeUhtfI

I've got news, and I'm sharing it with my newsletter in about 1 hour.

(Just finishing editing it in @ConvertKit right now.)

You can subscribe here: http://justinjackson.ca/now

I'll announce the new SaaS on my newsletter first.

You can subscribe here: https://justinjackson.ca/now

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/

Good morning! Happy Wednesday. 👋

@paulredmond Yes. I like those too. What's nice about Sketch (and other licenses like that, @gravityforms, etc...) is that you have the choice: you can continue using the software forever, but if you want upgrades + support you need to pay.

"People generally take action because they think something good will happen as a result of it. This is especially true online." – @SamuelHulick

@JustinTrudeau A startup's founders might be from Canada, US, Germany, India...

Currently really difficult to figure out where to incorporate + how income tax works.

Tons of restrictions and red tape in the USA currently. Canada could have a competitive advantage.

One of my favorite interviews of all time!

https://twitter.com/release_notes/status/965613777264828418