In this episode, Mitch and Gavin pull apart money, momentum, and mild panic: how we’re splitting revenue (hello, 40/40/20), why the iOS app is live but Android is still pending, early feedback from Laravel Live Denmark (thanks, Rasmus!), plus a candid chat about our fears — from deep water to wasting time — and how we’re evolving SixSides from “event app” to “community engine.” Expect a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to launch a B2B SaaS company from scratch – completely ...
Aug 11, 2025•51 min•Ep. 24
In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin celebrate a huge milestone—submitting the SixSides app for review ahead of Laravel Live Denmark—while also unpacking the real costs of getting there (including a spicy $6K invoice). From Strepsils at 9am to strategic conversations about offshore hiring, they reflect on the emotional and financial rollercoaster of bootstrapping a SaaS. Expect a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to launch a B2B SaaS company from scratch – completely bootstra...
Aug 04, 2025•41 min•Ep. 23
In this episode, Mitchell returns from Bali with sunburn, margarita memories, and a deadline staring him down — the Denmark app launch. Gavin, meanwhile, has been neck-deep in grant writing, trying to win $97,000 to accelerate SixSides… even if it means giving himself four times Mitch’s salary (which comes up, hilariously, on the show). They also dive into building in public, Gavin’s evolving LinkedIn strategy juggling two businesses (SixSides and DealBuddi), and how they’re prepping for their f...
Jul 28, 2025•54 min•Ep. 22
In this episode, Gavin chats with Roman Galikov — co-founder of Recit Advisory and a long-time mate from their RedEye days — about the financial realities and blind spots that can make or break a startup. From Roman’s wild upbringing in a Cold War-era Russian missile town to co-founding an accounting firm helping Aussie tech founders scale sustainably, this episode is packed with insights (and a few table tennis flashbacks). Expect a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to laun...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 21
In this episode, Mitch is not in Bali (yet), Gavin almost gets Roman cancelled, and the guys dive deep into their TestFlight adventures, app store approvals, and why the new comments UI looks suspiciously like Instagram. They also talk through Gavin’s sales strategy for SixSides, the launch of DealBuddi, and how they’re building a community-led approach to founder support in Brisbane. Oh, and there’s an update on their government grant application – plus a story about a fake software award Gavin...
Jul 14, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 20
In this episode, Mitch reveals the mounting pressure of delivering the new SixSides app as the team approaches a self-imposed TestFlight deadline. Gavin brings a new sales strategy to life, and the guys explore the delicate balance between progress and burnout. Expect a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to launch a B2B SaaS company from scratch – completely bootstrapped. Got questions or topics you want us to cover? Email us at journey@sixsides.co If you enjoyed this episode...
Jul 07, 2025•58 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin reflect on a huge milestone: SixSides has hit the six-month mark - and things are finally starting to move. They dive into a brilliant new sales call that reshaped their positioning, reveal how WorkOS helped them ship auth in record time, and unpack what it means to bootstrap while juggling other businesses. Expect a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to launch a B2B SaaS company from scratch – completely bootstrapped. Got questions or topi...
Jun 30, 2025•58 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin finally meet up in person after four years of online collaboration, and their strategy session delivers a massive product breakthrough for SixSides. They share how a simple conversation unlocked a critical insight about user onboarding and future product direction. Plus, Gavin shares his experience at the CEO Sleepout, Mitchell locks in a wedding venue, and they reflect on long-term SaaS planning. Expect a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes...
Jun 23, 2025•54 min•Ep. 17
In this episode, Mitchell flies solo without Gavin (who’s soaking up the sun in Fiji) and sits down with Laracon AU organiser and SixSides’ very first customer, Michael Dyrynda. They dive deep into what it takes to run a developer conference, how Laracon AU has evolved over the years, and how SixSides went from talk idea to full-blown product. Expect a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to launch a B2B SaaS company from scratch – completely bootstrapped. Got questions or topi...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 16
In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin catch up before Gavin jets off to Fiji for a family holiday, and reflect on how juggling multiple businesses is helping them bootstrap SixSides. From battling sunburn at the beach to shipping major infrastructure changes, it's a wild and very real look into the life of early-stage SaaS founders. Expect a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to launch a B2B SaaS company from scratch – completely bootstrapped. Got questions or topics you want u...
Jun 09, 2025•42 min•Ep. 15
In this episode, Mitchell takes us deep into the development of SixSides’ new real-time theme designer—built with Next.js, Cloudflare, and a dash of Cursor magic. Meanwhile, Gavin begins his “CTO in training” journey by installing GitHub for the first time (with only mild resistance). We also get into the behind-the-scenes planning for Mitchell’s wedding (yes, it’s a side project), a live wrap video for Start Club Brisbane, and the exciting future of SixSides scaling globally through durable obj...
Jun 02, 2025•50 min•Ep. 14
In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin go full meta – reflecting on why they’re podcasting, who they’re doing it for, and how this little weekly ritual might become a key pillar in the SixSides journey. Along the way, there’s SixSides merch, a powerful personal story about homelessness, and a marketing website rebuild that may or may not have caused Gavin’s eyes to glaze over. Expect a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to launch a B2B SaaS company from scratch – completely boot...
May 26, 2025•57 min•Ep. 13
In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin reflect on 12 weeks of podcasting, the power of Low Rider to set the mood, and why Gavin’s red jumper might be cursed. They dive into lessons from listener feedback, debates around SEO-style episode titles, and a light-hearted competition over who’s got the better LinkedIn banner. 6 weeks of SEO-based titles will start next week! Expect a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to launch a B2B SaaS company from scratch – completely bootstrapped....
May 19, 2025•52 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, Mitch and Gavin celebrate the launch of the new SixSides marketing site, reflect on their growing list of reviews, and dive into the weird world of AI agents. They also discuss their latest challenges with domain negotiations, cold outreach woes, and how they’re staying lean with software and services. Expect a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to launch a B2B SaaS company from scratch – completely bootstrapped. Got questions or topics you want us to cover? ...
May 12, 2025•43 min•Ep. 11
In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin hit the 10-week milestone and dive into what’s working, what’s changing, and what’s coming up for SixSides. From reading their first podcast reviews to debating LinkedIn banner designs, it's a candid look into the real work behind building a B2B SaaS. They chat about Gavin’s cold outreach efforts using Apollo, the challenges of multi-brand personal profiles, and how Mitchell speed-built a new marketing site using Relume and Cursor. There’s also some classic ba...
May 05, 2025•58 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin talk about the chaos of trying to launch a YouTube live episode, the ongoing saga of securing their SixSides.com domain, and how Cursor is radically speeding up their app development. Mitchell shares insights on when AI tools shine and when they get in the way, while Gavin opens up about new lead gen plans and early sales lessons. Plus, a hilarious story about dancing in a puppet suit at a music festival. Expect a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it real...
Apr 29, 2025•49 min•Ep. 9
In this episode, we dive head-first into the rebuild of the SixSides mobile app – and the reason why we’re shifting from one-off event apps to a centralised, community-focused experience. Mitch finally caves and uses AI to help with coding (thanks to a little nudge from Heroly), and Gavin shares a big sales milestone: our first paid client . Expect a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to launch a B2B SaaS company from scratch – completely bootstrapped. Got questions or topics...
Apr 21, 2025•48 min•Ep. 8
In this episode, Gavin gets emotional over SixSides’ first two verbal client yeses (yep, there were actual tears), while Mitch celebrates a major milestone - securing the sixsides.com domain. We dive into the momentum that's building, the technical and emotional rollercoaster of early traction, and the fast-tracked setup of all the boring-but-important SaaS admin stuff like Stripe, Xero, and legal terms. Expect a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to launch a B2B SaaS company...
Apr 14, 2025•38 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin dive deep into the messy but rewarding middle of building SixSides - from early product feedback and design challenges to how they’re preparing for big sales meetings next week. Expect a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to launch a B2B SaaS company from scratch – completely bootstrapped. Got questions or topics you want us to cover? Email us at journey@sixsides.co If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and a review o...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 6
In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin are finally feeling the momentum. They’ve launched their first new feature in months - meeting bookings - and walk through the design and development process behind it. Gavin reflects on the mission-led sales conversations that are actually fun for a change, while Mitchell gets real nerdy about Laravel, APIs, and how design doesn’t always need to start in Figma. Expect a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to launch a B2B SaaS company from s...
Mar 31, 2025•55 min•Ep. 5
In this episode, we sit down with Heroly Chour, founder of Busable – a SaaS company helping regional bus operators digitise and modernise. From quitting his government job to becoming a full-time dad and accidental founder, Roly shares the deeply personal story behind Bussable’s beginnings. We dive into everything from AI-assisted development and customer advocacy to the harsh realities of product-led growth that doesn’t quite lead to sales. Roly gets real about his mistakes, lessons from his re...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 4
In this episode, we dive into the challenge of building SixSides while balancing our other businesses. We also break down why we're creating a customer advisory council and how it will shape our product decisions. Expect a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to launch a B2B SaaS company from scratch - completely bootstrapped. Got questions or topics you want us to cover? Email us at journey@sixsides.co . If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and a review...
Mar 17, 2025•55 min•Ep. 3
In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin continue their journey in building a B2B SaaS company. They discuss the challenges of launching a startup, handling redundancy issues, and finding their first customers. Gavin also shares a personal story about a tech mishap that made him rethink business continuity. Expect a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to launch a B2B SaaS company from scratch - completely bootstrapped. Got questions or topics you want us to cover? Email us at journ...
Mar 10, 2025•49 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to the very first episode of Our B2B SaaS Journey ! In this episode, Mitchell Davis and Gavin Tye introduce themselves and share how they found each other, why they teamed up as co-founders, and what led to the creation of SixSides. From a conference app experiment to a full-fledged business, we discuss the early days, our complementary skills, and the challenges of sales vs. product development. Expect a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to launch a B2B SaaS company...
Mar 03, 2025•35 min•Ep. 1
