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When it comes to bootstrapping and building software, there's rarely one right answer. We want to dive into the nuance. In every episode, veteran founders Justin Jackson, Brian Casel and Jordan Gal tackle thorny topics – from pricing and product strategy to work-life balance. No gurus, no easy answers – just real conversations we'd normally have behind closed doors.

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Recent Guests

Henry Poydar
Founder of Steady
Steady (runsteady.com)
Episode: The power of attention
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?
Nadav Aharony
Founder of Riverside, sharing insights about his entrepreneurial journey.
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Episode: Mystery caller
Jordan Gal
Founder of Rosie, an AI answering service for small businesses
Rosie
Episode: "Waiting for the Dam to Break" - Jordan Gal's bet on voice AI
Adam Wathan
Creator of Tailwind CSS
Tailwind Labs
Episode: Figuring out what to do next (Adam Wathan)
Marie Poulin
Founder of Notion Mastery, known for her online course on the productivity tool Notion.
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Episode: Is doing YouTube a good business?
Aaron Francis
Co-founder of Try Hard Studios.
Try Hard Studios
Episode: Is doing YouTube a good business?
Jay Clouse
Founder of Creator Science, a membership community for creators
Creator Science
Episode: Should you still build in public? Peldi (Balsamiq) and Jay Clouse (Creator Science)

Hosts

Justin Jackson
Host of The Panel and co-founder of Transistor.fm; frequent presenter of practical founder-focused discussions.
Brian Casel
Co-host; founder of Builder Methods, active in product, tooling, and creator economy discussions.
Jordan Gal
Co-host; founder at Rosie; contributor to AI, product strategy, and creator business topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • 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 States4 months ago
  • Justin talks too much

    He needs to shut up and let the guest speak

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JJkollins
    United States10 months ago

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Listeners appreciate candid takes on AI tooling and real-world experiments over theoretical advice.
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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.
Should you still build in public? Peldi (Balsamiq) and Jay Clouse (Creator Science)
Q: What do you think is the right approach if Peldi wanted to have maximum value in giving back?
Create a program where people building in public could connect and learn from one another, rather than giving accounts to individuals.
Should you still build in public? Peldi (Balsamiq) and Jay Clouse (Creator Science)
Q: Jay, did you use any of this building public stuff with your software product?
Not quite, I validated through my community rather than using traditional build in public methods.

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This show targets bootstrap-focused software founders and indie SaaS teams, offering blunt, practical conversations about pricing, product strategy, marketing, and execution in a fast-evolving tech landscape. Episodes frequently center on AI tooling, workflow productivity, and how to ship iterative product changes with lean teams, plus the tension between rapid experimentation and responsible governance. A standout trait is the trio's willingness to challenge conventional wisdom, share real-world experiments, and discuss how creators can build sustainable businesses without guru-led agendas. Listeners likely gain actionable frameworks for growth, product decisions, and managing people and processes in a small-but-mighty organization.

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8. Aaron Francis

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