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Indie Bites

James McKinven
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Indie Hacking
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Short, bite-sized conversations with indie hackers that have started small, profitable and bootstrapped businesses. You'll learn how they come up with ideas, what they do to validate, find those first customers and make a sustainable income. Episodes every Tuesday.

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Today I’m talking with Flo Schirmer about "sweaty startups", a term for old-fashioned, low-risk businesses that are often service based and unsexy. I’m talking window cleaning, car washing, self-storage, house moving and more. We’re going to discuss ... more

Marie Martens is the co-founder of Tally, a form builder she started with her partner Filip, now used by half a million people and are over $150k MRR. Marie was on the pod 3 years ago when they’d scaled to 16,000 users and $8k MRR in 1 year. In that ... more

Tom Fishburne is the founder of Marketoonist, a bootstrapped marketing cartoon business he started in 2010. He started drawing and sharing cartoons in 2002, and it took him 8 years to make the leap, despite having a successful career in marketing. 15... more

Jack Ellis is the co-founder of Fathom Analytics, a simple, privacy focused analytics tool launched in 2019. I last spoke to Jack on the podcast in 2021, where he talked about the inception and growth of Fathom, taking on a massive incumbent and why ... more

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Marie Martens
Co-founder of Tally, a form builder now serving over 6,000 customers
Tally
Episode: How Tally grew to $150k MRR in 5 years - Marie Martens
Sam Shore
Co-founder of Typeshare, a writing platform.
Typeshare
Episode: Typeshare's $34k MRR bootstrapped journey - Sam Shore
Tiago Ferreira
Co-founder of Podsqueeze and host of the Wannabe Entrepreneur podcast
Podsqueeze
Episode: How Podsqueeze grew to $16k MRR in 18 months - Tiago Ferreira
Marybeth Alexander
Founder and CEO of KnowledgeOwl
KnowledgeOwl
Episode: How focusing on customer happiness led to success for KnowledgeOwl - Marybeth Alexander
Matt Medeiros
Founder of WP Minute, podcasting expert
Gravity Forms
Episode: Building WP Minute, a 5-figure side project without a huge audience - Matt Medeiros, WP Minute
Max Serrano
Founder of IGotAnOffer, a bootstrap coaching platform
IGotAnOffer
Episode: Bouncing back from losing 70% revenue - Max Serrano, IGotAnOffer
Randall Kanna Franson
Senior software engineer, author, and creator of the course Hack the Tech Interview.
Episode: Building and monetizing an audience as a software engineer - Randall Kanna Franson
Val Sopi
Founder of Blogstatic, a lightweight blogging platform
Blogstatic
Episode: B2C vs B2B SaaS as an indie hacker - Val Sopi, Blogstatic
Sabba Keynejad
Co-founder and CEO of VEED.io, an online video editing platform.
VEED.io
Episode: How VEED bootstrapped to $7m ARR - Sabba Keynejad, VEED.io (2020)

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James

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • Awesome for IndieHackers

    This podcast is awesome to listen to, the presenter has a typical British accent, but great to listen to.

    The guests on the show are always nice and have something nice to share which can be valuable for everyone at every stage.

    I would love if the free podcast episodes would be longer 😅 but it’s great if you have a small walk or drive to listen to ✌️

    Keep it going🚀🫶

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rsschouwenaar
    Netherlands2 years ago
  • My favourite business podcast

    James is a great guy and I have learnt so much about business through this show. It's short and to the point and packed full of inspiration.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LloydRichards
    Australia4 years ago
  • 10 stars!

    Let’s go!! Best pod out there (as a podcast recorder myself)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chddaniel
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Greatly formatted show

    Appreciate how short and to the point the episodes are, just enough not to get distracted too much, but still get the value and topics to think over. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clicheist
    Russia4 years ago
  • Great news

    The best info on SaaS

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jerkmaica
    United Kingdom5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many reviews highlight that guests provide relatable stories and actionable advice that resonate with those trying to innovate and succeed independently.
The content is well-liked for its straightforwardness and practical insights from experts in the indie business space.
Listeners appreciate the short, focused format of the episodes, finding them manageable and valuable for their busy schedules.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#87
Spain/Business/Entrepreneurship
Apple Podcasts
#195
Spain/Business
Apple Podcasts
#206
Norway/Business/Entrepreneurship

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How Tally grew to $150k MRR in 5 years - Marie Martens
Q: What was the switch in your mindset then?
Marie realized that to grow Tally successfully, they needed to scale and build a professional team instead of settling into maintenance mode.
How Tally grew to $150k MRR in 5 years - Marie Martens
Q: What advice would you give to other female founders who might be wanting to start something?
Marie advises to outsource tasks if you have the budget, as raising kids and building a business is a challenging combination.
Why Jack Ellis acquired Fathom Analytics from his co-founder
Q: How are you providing the best experience for customers? Is it serving them to find out what they want in the product?
Jack emphasizes making sure they are helping customers achieve their goals and providing great customer support tailored to their needs.
Why Jack Ellis acquired Fathom Analytics from his co-founder
Q: So who’s filling this Paul sized hole that has now left the business?
Jack mentions that Ash is now the head of customer success and his role will expand over time as he gets more involved in operations.
Typeshare's $34k MRR bootstrapped journey - Sam Shore
Q: What advice do you have for people looking to start writing?
Publish consistently and stick with it for a long time; success takes time and frequent engagement.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Indie Bites

What is Indie Bites about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Engaging with the world of indie entrepreneurship, this series features short conversations that focus on indie hackers who have successfully built small, profitable, and bootstrapped businesses. The discussions provide insights into the founders' journeys, including how they validate their business ideas, attract their first customers, and maintain sustainable income streams. The format is concise and to the point, ideal for listeners seeking practical advice and inspiration from real-world examples.

Notable for its emphasis on accessibility and relatability, this series presents guests with diverse backgrounds, sharing their successes and challenges in the competitive startup landscape. With episodes released weekly, it serves as a valua... more

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1. Marie Martens
2. Sam Shore
3. Tiago Ferreira
4. Marybeth Alexander
5. Matt Medeiros
6. Max Serrano
7. Randall Kanna Franson
8. Val Sopi

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