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The Bootstrapped Founder

By: Arvid Kahl
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  • Arvid Kahl talks about starting and bootstrapping businesses, how to build an audience, and how to build in public.
    @ 2022 Arvid Kahl
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  • 317: Podscan, 2 months and $1k MRR in
    May 3 2024

    It's been two months of running Podscan at full speed.

    Have I spent 6 figures of money yet? Well, you'll see in this week's update :)

    This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com

    The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podscan-2-months-and-1k-mrr-in/

    The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/317-podscan-2-months-and-1k-mrr-in


    Check out Podscan to get alerts when you're mentioned on podcasts: https://podscan.fm
    Send me a voicemail on Podline: https://podline.fm/arvid

    You'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com

    Podcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcast

    Newsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletter


    My book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/

    My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/

    My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.com

    Here are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.
    - Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx
    - Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid
    - TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid
    - HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60
    - AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ
    - Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q
    - ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw

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    21 mins
  • 316: Marybeth Alexander — Knowledgebase Secrets
    May 1 2024

    Marybeth Alexander is the Chief Executive Owl at KnowledgeOwl, a SaaS that focuses on providing the most impactful knowledgebase you could possibly have. We talk about using knowledge management systems outside their "usual" domain of customer service: Marybeth teaches how you can employ a KB for marketing, sales, and even internal documentation purposes.

    We also tackle the topic of AI in knowledge management, how extremely simple pricing can be a growth lever, and we dive into the sustainability practices of a B-corp.

    It's a ... knowledge-packed episode!


    00:00:00 Tools and Scope in Customer Service

    00:09:14 Utilizing AI and Knowledge Bases

    00:14:12 Importance of Documentation in Software

    00:21:31 The Future of Knowledge Management

    00:27:11 AI Tools and Data Compliance Integration

    00:35:42 Intentional Growth Strategy and Business Model

    00:41:21 Building a Purpose-Driven Business


    This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com

    The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/marybeth-alexander-knowledgebase-secrets/

    The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/316-marybeth-alexander-knowledgebase-secrets

    The video: https://youtu.be/glMBIhxH-rY

    You'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com

    Podcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcast

    Newsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletter


    My book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/

    My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/

    My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.com


    Here are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.
    - Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx
    - Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid
    - TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid
    - HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60
    - AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ
    - Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q
    - ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw




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    52 mins
  • 315: MicroConf Atlanta — My Biggest Learnings
    Apr 26 2024

    I went to MicroConf 2024 in Atlanta — here is what I learned. Literally. My brain just absorbed this. I recorded this episode minutes after waking up the day after the conference.

    And if you're wondering why my voice is so deep: I've been yelling SaaS stuff at nerds for 3 days straight.

    Enjoy.

    This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com

    The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/microconf-atlanta-my-biggest-learnings/

    The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/315-microconf-atlanta-my-biggest-learnings


    Check out Podscan to get alerts when you're mentioned on podcasts: https://podscan.fm
    Send me a voicemail on Podline: https://podline.fm/arvid

    You'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com

    Podcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcast

    Newsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletter


    My book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/

    My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/

    My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.com

    Here are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.
    - Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx
    - Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid
    - TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid
    - HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60
    - AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ
    - Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q
    - ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw

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    19 mins

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