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Three founders, Justin Jackson, Brian Casel, and Jordan Gal, discuss product strategy in the age of AI, wins/misses, and ultimately, how to build a better business and a better life.

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Corey shares how he moved from marketing into coding, why he still keeps technical co-founders on some products, and how he thinks about balancing services, software, and content. The group also digs into AEO, paid ads, churn in productized services,... more

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Is DHH right in his prediction that handcrafted coding is done, is trying to "be the best" the best strategy, and can you skip the hard work and just do the easy parts of product launching and still find success?

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We’re joined by Aaron Francis who shares his experience after joining Laravel, Laravel's evolution, marketing strategies, and the future of cloud computing. How is Jev changing the cost and way we use LLMs. And what is the future of education and tra... more

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Justin Jackson, Brian Casel, and Jordan Gal to dissect Jason Cohen's latest skills, particularly the 'Find Your Carol' AI exercise that reveals how customers truly perceive a business. The trio debates aggressive growth experiments versus refining ex... more

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Recent Guests

Corey Haines
Founder at Conversion Factory
Conversion Factory
Episode: The Harder It Is, The Better
Aaron D. Francis
Special guest, VP of Marketing and Community at Laravel Holdings Incorporated
Laravel Holdings Incorporated
Episode: Eat Your Customer's Pain
Henry Poydar
Founder of Steady
Steady (steady.com)
Episode: Fiddling With Your Funnel
Jason Cohen
Founder of WP Engine
WP Engine
Episode: A series of miracles (with Jason Cohen)
Ryan Hefner
Long-time listener, building stuff in Atlanta
Episode: Respite from the Dopamine Machine
Ben Curtis
Co-founder of Honeybadger, long-time bootstrapped entrepreneur
Honeybadger
Episode: Can AI be your CRM?
Jordan Gal
Founder of Rosie
Rosie
Episode: "What happens when engineering outpaces marketing?" – Jordan Gal
Nadav Aharony
Founder of Riverside, sharing insights about his entrepreneurial journey.
Riverside
Episode: Mystery caller
Aaron Francis
Episode: Double duty with Aaron Francis

Hosts

Justin Jackson
Co‑founder of Transistor.fm; frequent host and panel member.
Brian Casel
Founder of Builder Methods; long-time host and panelist.
Jordan Gal
Founder at heyrosie.com; frequent host and co-host across episodes.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Too much AI

    AI this and that.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    geol9
    United States4 months ago
  • Great show

    If you are a fan of Startups For The Rest of Us, this is a great add on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    geol9
    United States9 months ago
  • Justin talks too much

    He needs to shut up and let the guest speak

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JJkollins
    United Statesa year ago

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Great show; newcomers from similar startup shows often feel it's a solid addition to their library.
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A series of miracles (with Jason Cohen)
Q: What is Basecamp's moat and does branding alone create it?
The discussion suggests that while Basecamp benefits from founder personalities and brand, the moat isn't solely due to branding; product simplicity, clear positioning, and loyal users also contribute, and today's competitive landscape requires more than personality to sustain growth.
A series of miracles (with Jason Cohen)
Q: What is distribution a moat?
Jason explains that the phrase is simplistic and can be misleading; instead, he suggests a more nuanced view where durable competitive advantages come from a combination of product quality, brand, and sustainable practices, rather than marketing churn alone.
Double duty with Aaron Francis
Q: What advice would you give to a class of grade 12s about entrepreneurship?
Get out there and try to make your first service dollar as fast as possible; don't just wait for the perfect idea.
Changed my mind: AI is actually good for coding
Q: What are your thoughts about the future of software development with AI?
Brian believes there's a new way of building software using AI tools and is excited about the potential transformations.
Changed my mind: AI is actually good for coding
Q: What is Instrumental Components?
Instrumental Components is a components library for Ruby on Rails that Brian has launched.

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Three veteran founders discuss building software businesses in an era of AI, covering product strategy, go-to-market, pricing, onboarding, and organizational design. Across episodes, the crew weighs bootstrapped versus funded paths, the role of AI in product development and marketing, and practical tactics for growth—from funnels and adoption to agency-style experimentation and distribution. Notable throughlines include tensions between speed and sustainability, the importance of focusing on what actually moves the needle, and a pragmatic, war-room style of sharing real-world bets, failures, and lessons learned. A distinctive vibe combines candid founder storytelling with framework-driven discussions, making it useful for listeners ranging ... more

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