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Standing in the Fire

Very Good Software
Fireside.fm
Fireside
Artificial Intelligence
Momentum
Box Out
Claude
In-Person Recording
Boxout
South Bend
Speaker Deck
Saas

Dive into the fire with Kris, Garrett and John — three owners of Fireside.fm who know what it’s like to stand in the flames of entrepreneurship. In 'Standing in the Fire,' we tackle everything from the latest trends in podcasting to the realities of running a SaaS business. No scripts, no filters — just real talk about what it takes to keep the fire burning. Join us as we explore the triumphs, str... more

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Big episode. Kris crossed the line. John's running out of tokens again. And there's a lot of ground to cover.

Topics covered:

[0:00] Intro & Back From Summer

[1:17] Kris Installs Codex (Finally)

[3:36] Founder Fellowship: 5 Vibe Coders Walk In

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Sometimes the thing that's slowing you down isn't the business, it's the nasal spray. John's back, feeling good, and firing on all cylinders. Kris is deep in the work of letting go. This one's equal parts founder therapy and technical nerd session.

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John (x.com/jnunemaker ) and Kris (www.instagram.com/kristopherpriemer) talk about the real side of running multiple businesses: open loops, hiring pains, patience, and what actually keeps founders going.

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(00:00) Intro &... more

A lost episode, finally found and worth the wait. John and Kris get into the real conversations founders rarely have out loud.

Topics covered:

• Recording in person vs. remote - why it changes everything from the conversation to the edit

• Zoom fa... more

In this episode of Standing in the Fire, Kris and John pull back the curtain on what life actually looks like when you're managing multiple SaaS products, a coworking space, and a life that doesn't have a quiet corner right now.

What We Cover

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Ever feel like you're winning and burning out at the same time?

That's the tension at the heart of this episode of Standing in the Fire, the show where SaaS founders Chris and John skip the highlight reel and get into the actual heat of building bus... more

What happens when the coffee runs out, and everything else goes sideways too?

Kris and John are back with a new episode format built around three segments: what's been hard, what's been inspiring, and what's been shipping. No highlight reels. Just t... more

In this episode, Kris and John dig into what's been hard and stretching lately — from December's packed schedules to leveling up the Box Out conference booth, hiring challenges at the print shop, and keeping Momentum's big vision alive through the da... more

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This show centers on founders navigating the realities of building SaaS products and running multiple ventures, with a focus on practical operations, hiring, and momentum. Episodes frequently drill into topics like in-person versus remote recording, studio setup, product iteration, and customer-centric pivots, all framed by candid reflections on burnout, intentional work, and the rhythms of growing a business. A notable strength is the blend of hands-on storytelling with actionable takeaways—ranging from AI-assisted workflows and automation to community-building and event-hosting—that offer concrete insights for listeners balancing entrepreneurship with product development and team growth.

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