What should you consider when negotiating a deal? In this podcast episode, I share my experience playing football in Portugal and how owning a ball made me popular among my friends. I then dive into my business, PodSqueeze, and the process of finding the right transcription service. João and I tested various services and found a partner that reduced our costs significantly. I also talk about my decision not to go for a deal with AppSumo for PodSqueeze. My partner and I considered whether we had ...
Apr 26, 2023•27 min
Have you ever felt lost in your career journey, unsure of what job you truly love? In this episode, I share my personal journey through different jobs and how it led me to my current project, Podsqueeze. I reflect on my experiences working at Trivago and Weekend, and how they shaped my perspective on entrepreneurship. As I continue to grow and develop Podsqueeze, I am exploring new avenues to reach a wider audience. One possibility is launching Podsqueeze on AppSumo, a platform that helps entrep...
Apr 21, 2023•34 min
Have you ever wondered what it takes to launch a successful product on Product Hunt? Well, let me tell you about my experience with launching my own product, Podsqueeze. As the founder, I understand the importance of optimizing processes and conversion rates before launching on ProductHunt. In this podcast episode, I share my journey of scaling up my product and turning it into a proper company. Running a business comes with its own set of challenges, such as high costs for services. However, I ...
Apr 13, 2023•32 min
How is the increase in Twitter's API prices by Elon Musk affecting the indie community? In this podcast episode, I speak with Luca, the founder of Hivoe, who is currently facing the possibility of all his indie projects coming to an end due to the Twitter API price increase. I also share about Podsqueeze ProductHunt launch. Follow Luca Links Try PodSqueeze Join The WBE Community Sponsor the podcast But WBE Merch Buy The Bootstrapper's Guide DM me on Twitter Timestamps Tragedy in the Indie Commun...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr
Today I'll be sharing updates and thoughts on my startup, PodSqueeze. Inspired by a documentary on Kurt Cobain, I reflect on the idea of risking everything and how it relates to entrepreneurship. I'll also discuss the challenges we've faced with PodSqueeze and my anxiety about needing more money. But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom! I'm excited to share that we recently launched on Product Hunt and I'll be talking about the importance of testimonials and gaining agency clients. So, join...
Mar 29, 2023•43 min
Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a successful startup? Well, I am excited to share with you my conversation with Tibo, the founder of TweetHunter, a startup that sold for millions. I had the pleasure of having Tibo as our guest. He shared with us the growth of TweetHunter, including a partnership with Twitter influencer JK Molina, and the challenges of setting up the partnership. Tibo also highlighted the key factors that contributed to the success of TweetHunter, such as having a g...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 5 min
How can you build a successful SaaS product? As the founder of PodSqueeze, a SaaS product for podcasters, I am facing many challenges. One key lesson I've learned is the importance of solving a problem that people are facing. Getting feedback from users and targeting the right audience are also crucial. In this episode, I'll also discuss the impact of AI on society. Thank you to our sponsor, Hivoe Checkout Hivoe Use OFF10 for 10% Discount About The Podcast Try PodSqueeze Join The WBE Community S...
Mar 17, 2023•48 min
Are you ready to dive into the world of indie hacking? In this episode, we'll explore the ups and downs of this exciting entrepreneurial journey. Join me as I share my personal experiences and insights, including my current project, PodSqueeze. Drawing inspiration from my casino days, I'll reveal how I use "easy bets" to keep myself afloat while pursuing different projects. We'll also discuss the importance of "killing your darlings" and focusing on projects with immediate growth potential. Howe...
Mar 09, 2023•34 min
In what bubble are you living? We all live in a bubble and it's hard for us to imagine other lifestyles. In Berlin people are more used to that. Today I will be exploring that topic. I will also share why we still did not give up on PodSqueeze . About The Podcast Join The WBE Community Sponsor the podcast But WBE Merch Buy The Bootstrapper's Guide DM me on Twitter Background Music Music: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/...
Feb 28, 2023•28 min
I am visiting friends in Germany and at the same time releasing podsqueeze. I want to be present with my friends and partner but at the same time I don't want to disappoint my new clients. About The Podcast Join The WBE Community Sponsor the podcast But WBE Merch Buy The Bootstrapper's Guide DM me on Twitter Background Music Music: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/...
Feb 23, 2023•26 min
How well do you know yourself? In today's episode, I will share some productivity tips I learned while indie hacking that help me keep a more stable mood across the whole journey. I will also share about an inspiring movie that actually made me cry Sponsor Information (SocialJuice) Try SocialJuice For Free Use code WBE and get 25% off for a year on all plans ;) About The Podcast Join The WBE Community Sponsor the podcast But WBE Merch Buy The Bootstrapper's Guide DM me on Twitter Background Musi...
Feb 16, 2023•40 min
In this episode, I will tell you about all the ups and downs while trying to build Podsqueze in the past week. Turns out that AI is not that smart after all. Sponsor Information (SocialJuice) Try SocialJuice For Free Use code WBE and get 25% off for a year on all plans ;) About The Podcast Join The WBE Community Get your product featured in the podcast But WBE Merch Buy The Bootstrapper's Guide DM me on Twitter Background Music Music: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/...
Feb 09, 2023•40 min
How much money can one make from a course? In this episode, we will cover Dagobert's entire process for building and selling his successful Twitter course which has made 50K in only 3 months. Sponsor Information FeedHive Website Use the code WBE25 to get 25% off on the entire first year About Dagobert Dagos' Twitter Dago's Twitter Course Logology About The Podcast Join The WBE Community Get your product featured in the podcast But WBE Merch Buy The Bootstrapper's Guide DM me on Twitter Backgroun...
Feb 05, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Are you open to changing your mind? The most important skill to be a successful indie maker is to have a flexible and adaptive mind. We are always learning and we need to adapt fast. I decided to change my approach to indie hacking and this means that I will be pushing more products out more often until I find the success I am looking for... Sponsor Information Checkout: Magic Website Lab Use the code WBEPODCAST to get 15% off on all paid products About The Podcast Join The WBE Community Get you...
Feb 01, 2023•38 min
Is the attachment to your product preventing you from achieving financial freedom? I have spent 1.5 years of my life working in the wbe community and I now wonder if I should have invested a little bit less in that and more in finding greater success. I will also speak about my new agency to help indie makers and startups to build their products. Sponsor Information (SocialJuice) Try SocialJuice For Free Use code WBE and get 25% off for a year on all plans ;) About The Podcast Join The WBE Commu...
Jan 25, 2023•35 min
Can I give a real brain to my bots using GPT-3 API? I have started playing around with it and in this episode, I will talk about the first use cases. I will also share my experience with my first hire and discuss with you my strategy to obtain new podcast sponsors. Sponsor Information (Lydia VA) Book Your Free Call Lydia's Twitter Mention that you are coming from the WBE podcast ;) About The Podcast Join The WBE Community Get your product featured in the podcast But WBE Merch Buy The Bootstrappe...
Jan 18, 2023•38 min
Is it time to kill the Indie Lottery project? I sat down with my co-founder João Amaro to reflect on the project and to finally make a decision about its continuation. We had an honest conversation about the things we did right and wrong and how we were able to solve some of our disagreements. Sponsor Information Checkout: Magic Website Lab Use the code WBEPODCAST to get 15% off on all paid products About The Podcast Join The WBE Community Get your product featured in the podcast But WBE Merch B...
Jan 11, 2023•48 min
How will 2023 differ from 2022? In this episode, we will define together goals for the new year and reflect a little bit on 2022. I will also speak about another FeedHive great feature Sponsor Information FeedHive Website Use the code WBE25 to get 25% off on the entire first year Support The Podcast Join The WBE Community Get your product featured in the podcast But WBE Merch Buy The Bootstrapper's Guide DM me on Twitter...
Jan 03, 2023•33 min
How did my MRR grow in 2022? In this episode, I will go through some of my podcast episodes of 2022 and tell you how they affected my journey and what I was able to learn from them. Watch My Interview Support The Podcast Join The WBE Community Get your product featured in the podcast But WBE Merch Buy The Bootstrapper's Guide DM me on Twitter...
Dec 28, 2022•51 min
Can you build a company while having a newborn? Together with her partner Filip, Marie Martens built a company to 30K MRR while raising their newborn daughter. In this interview, you will hear the story that lead to building TallyForms and how this couple was able to manage their two new babies. About Marie Tally Marie's Twitter About The Podcast Follow the Host on Twitter Sponsor the podcast Join the community...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 4 min
When should you make your first hire? For me was a combination of finding the right person for the job with filling in a very important role in the community (event organizer). I will also speak about the creator's economy and a big mistake I made in my first freelancing project. Mr Beast Video Marques Brownlee Support The Podcast Join The WBE Community Get your product featured in the podcast But WBE Merch Buy The Bootstrapper's Guide DM me on Twitter Background Music Music: https://www.chosic....
Dec 21, 2022•40 min
My ultimate indie hacking advice is... I guess you will have to hear this episode to find out ;) Besides that, I will also speak about other general philosophical topics... I will speak about how Cristiano Ronaldo inspires me and how I am dealing with the end of his career. I will also talk about a crazy scary experience that happened to me this week. Finally, I will speak about a new test I am doing with the community and my experience using the NoCode tool FlutterFlow. Sponsor Information Chec...
Dec 14, 2022•42 min
Did you ever have to fire a paying client? I recently went through that unpleasant experience in the wbe community and will tell you all about it. Besides, I will also be speaking about ChatGPT and will share some mind-blowing experiments I have made this past week. Last but not least I will share some lessons from my freelancing experience and some personal thoughts about work addiction. Sponsor Information FeedHive Website Use the code WBE25 to get 25% off on the entire first year About The Po...
Dec 07, 2022•41 min
What is the best path to financial independence? Matt and his wife decided to adopt a digital nomad lifestyle. They are both entrepreneurs and Matt is trying to navigate freelancing and his indie projects. We have an open-hearted conversation about multiple essential topics in our Indie lives like: Freelancing Coworking Spaces Rent Prices in Portugal Indie Hacking and much more Follow Matt on Twitter Listen to Startup To Something Podcast About This Podcast Get your product featured in the podca...
Dec 03, 2022•1 hr 24 min
Are they just lucky or do they actually know what they are doing? One of the members of a youtube channel I follow actually got a fully paid trip to space! One thing he said in that video really got me thinking about much luck plays a role in an entrepreneur's success. I will also reflect on a very interesting LinkedIn post by Shaan Puri, give you some updates on my projects and introduce you to a tool that is able to create snippets from your videos and podcast interviews. Sponsor Information R...
Nov 30, 2022•34 min
Can you work part-time and still be an Indie Hacker? Well, yes! I have been focusing on finding short time projects that help me pay the bills while still having time to work on my projects. I will talk about this today and in addition, I will also give you an update on my projects (indie lottery and community). Today you will also hear the first sponsored section of the WBE podcast. Sponsor Information FeedHive Website Use the code WBE25 to get 25% off on the entire first year About The Podcast...
Nov 22, 2022•29 min
My good friend and I sat down and had an open-hearted conversation about our jobs, anxieties, and plans for the future. I am an Indie Hacker and he is a Project Manager working for a tech company. We both want to reach financial independence but were are taking two distinct paths to get there. Listen to our honest and unfiltered conversation. But WBE Merch: http://store.wannabe-entrepreneur.com Buy The Bootstrapper's Guide: https://wannabe-entrepreneur.com.guide Join The WBE Community: https://w...
Nov 17, 2022•41 min
How did Simon Høiberg reach $400K ARR? In this conversation, we will learn more about Simon's background (did you know that he started in sales??) and try to extract as much knowledge as possible from his journey that started with a failed software product and led him to build a business that is now making $400K ARR. Tools Productivity Tool: ClickUp About Simon Follow Simon on Twitter Checkout FeedHive Checkout LinkDrip Checkout Simon's YouTube Channel About This Podcast Join the WBE Space Buy T...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 3 min
I start the episode with a review of the Websummit 2022. After I speak about the launch of the Indie Lottery and what went well and what we have to improve. And last but not least I will speak about the viral loop and how I am trying to apply it in both the wbe community and indie lottery. Support The Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tiagorbf/membership But WBE Merch: http://store.wannabe-entrepreneur.com Buy The Bootstrapper's Guide: https://wannabe-entrepreneur.com.guide Join The WBE Comm...
Nov 09, 2022•32 min
In this episode, I interviewed Tony Dihn about how can Indie Makers build an integrated viral loop in their products. It's a short conversation where you will learn about what is a viral loop and how can you implement it. Become a WBE Podcast Supporter About Tony Tony Dinh Speaking About Viral Loops Youtube Tony's Twitter About The Podcast Join the WBE Space Buy The Bootstrappers Guide Merch Store DM me on Twitter...
Nov 06, 2022•24 min
