Standup Comics
Brian and Benedikt resort to telling jokes to give their listeners and themselves a break from the information overload induced by worrying events and bad news.
Mar 18, 2020•37 min•Ep. 33
Slow & Steady
We share what it's like to build and launch products as independent software engineers. Benedikt is working on Userlist, a marketing automation platform for SaaS applications. Benedicte is working as a fractional CTO at Whee!, a long term bike rental company in Oslo, Norway.
Join us on our journey and let's see where the road leads!
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A Lemonade Stand
Another super short one this week as Brian provides an update on the job hunt and Benedikt brings us up to speed on Userlist's taxes and his progress on a JS snippet. Versoly Userlist Happy Hours Gitlab Elastic
Mar 11, 2020•20 min•Ep. 32
By Any Means Necessary
In this short episode, Brian and Benedikt talk about Brian's ongoing hunt for a full-time job, as well as recent updates on Userlist. Headlamp Userlist Userlist's In App Messages Demo
Mar 04, 2020•26 min•Ep. 31
Margins Are Good
FemtoConf is, in fact, sold out and Benedikt is working on the finishing touches of in-app messaging. Brian shares the big news that he's going to start looking for full-time employment to build in a little more margin. Now we're _really_ going to need to rewrite that intro :) FemtoConf 2020 MegaMaker 3 Common Misconceptions of Remote Work...
Feb 26, 2020•32 min•Ep. 30
Is FemtoConf sold out?
Benedikt shares some updates about the tickets and the line-up of FemtoConf 2020. Brian is worried about sounding like a broken record and is considering to apply for a job. FemtoConf 2020 Asia Matos Tracy Osborn Jonny Platt Ed Freyfogle...
Feb 20, 2020•38 min•Ep. 29
The Joel Test for Remote Teams
Benedikt is happily integrating in-app messaging into Userlist and the sample application! Brian shares some struggles with getting the consulting pipeline fired back up and talks about his recent article, "The Joel Test for Remote Teams." The Joel For Remote Teams IndieHackers Podcast with Jane Portman
Feb 13, 2020•43 min•Ep. 28
Feature Audit is Dead, Long Live Feature Audit
Brian talks about the end of his involvement in Feature Audit and its (hopefully) bright future. Benedikt shares a bit of the struggles that they experience as an international founder team dealing with traditional institutions. The Joel Test for Remote Teams Feature Audit Mercury Anytime Mailbox MicroConf...
Feb 06, 2020•34 min•Ep. 27
“I Love You on LinkedIn!”
Encouraging networking updates from Brian and a push to be more active on LinkedIn. Benedikt is getting into a good rhythm with working full-time on Userlist. FemtoConf
Jan 30, 2020•33 min•Ep. 26
All Over the Place
Brian and Benedikt talk about a lot of things this week, including Brian's new resources page for remote workers, customer support, and about the pros and cons sharing revenue numbers and being transparent. Remote Work Resources Netlify FemtoConf 2020 Patrick McKenzie’s Tweet Laura Roeder on Bright & Early Open Startups...
Jan 23, 2020•33 min•Ep. 25
Packaging Headaches
This week, Brian explores some ways to create overlap between his consulting work and Headlamp, while Benedikt continues researching email providers and tries to build a Userlist npm package. Headlamp Referral Rock Josh Ho on Twitter Josh on Bright & Early DHH in Boulder Tailwind CSS Userlist...
Jan 16, 2020•42 min•Ep. 24
You’ve Got the Compass!
Brian and Benedikt are back after taking a break over Christmas and New Year's. They talk about some of their answers to the questions in the Year Compass and provide quick updates on what's going on with Headlamp and Userlist. Year Compass Brian's Newsletter: Is This Fun? Brian's podcast series on remote work: Bright & Early Headlamp Userlist...
Jan 09, 2020•38 min•Ep. 23
Feelin' it
Benedikt shares some stress-related struggles and how he is hoping to address them in the future. Brian is reflecting on the year and rethinking Headlamp's scope. The Year Compass Jerry Colonna Jerry on Without Fail
Dec 19, 2019•44 min•Ep. 22
Die Eier von Satan
Brian and Benedikt discuss recent developments in their businesses which include spammers, pre-sales, podcasts about remote work, and metal bands from the '90s. Sepultura Stage CMS Headlamp 21st Century Work Life Podcast ShieldGEO Tool - Die Eier von Satan...
Dec 12, 2019•37 min•Ep. 21
We Should Get More Sleep
Benedikt has shipped In-App Messaging behind a feature flag and it wasn't as painful as he thought it would be! Brian is sluggishly getting back into the swing of things after an eventful Thanksgiving in the US. YearCompass.com Brian’s Website
Dec 05, 2019•25 min•Ep. 20
Project Headlamp
Brian's "Remote work doesn't have to be lonely" project is picking up momentum and has a name and website. Meanwhile, Benedikt is happy about Userlist's performance in November but confused by JSON Web Tokens. Brian’s post on the Forces of Progress Benedikt's Twitter thread on JWT Baremetrics Profitwell Chartmogul Summit Matt on Twitter Project Headlamp We work remotely Brian’s feature on WWR Baremetrics Experts...
Nov 28, 2019•38 min•Ep. 19
Grand Decisions
Brian is back from a week in the Grand Canyon and Benedikt has some exciting news about his time commitment to Userlist. Founder Collaboration Agreement resources PandaDoc Founders’ Agreement Template How to Create the Perfect Cofounder Agreement with Your Business Partner Calculating Co-Founder Equity Split Startup founder vesting: Here’s what it is and why it’s your best friend Jane on Startups for the Rest of Us Tuple Branch TinySeed...
Nov 21, 2019•36 min•Ep. 18
Building Branch with Special Guest Peter Suhm
Brian is on vacation this week, so Benedikt is joined by Peter Suhm of Branch. Peter and Benedikt talk about the history of Branch, how Peter got into building software products, as well as his experiences with Tiny Seed. Branch WPPusher Out of Beta Tiny Seed Peter on Twitter Benedikt on Twitter...
Nov 14, 2019•42 min•Ep. 17
Trial & Error
Brian is inching toward being ready to start pitching his prototype to customers and Benedikt is feeling a bit uneasy about Userlist's trial conversions. Slow & Steady on Twitter Brian on Twitter Benedikt on Twitter
Nov 07, 2019•26 min•Ep. 16
Domain Expertise
Benedikt is excited about an expensive purchase while Brian is ironing out the last kinks in the onboarding flow of his new product. Standard Code Tiny Seed Slow & Steady on Twitter Brian on Twitter Benedikt on Twitter
Oct 31, 2019•34 min•Ep. 15
Sleepless in Croatia
Benedikt gives an update on his time at MicroConf Europe and Brian thinks there's a similarity in bootstrappers' perception of markets and our inability to grasp the size of the universe 🌝👽 MicroConf Europe TinySeed MicroConf Europe April Dunford - Obviously Awesome Bright & Early Gesture Drawing Out of Beta...
Oct 24, 2019•38 min•Ep. 14
Getting in Shape
After giving a short update on their past week, Brian and Benedikt talk about Ryan Singer's book Shape Up. Slack Workflows TeamMood Ryan Singer – Shape Up Brian’s Interview with Ryan Singer MicroConf Europe MicroConf Growth & Starter...
Oct 17, 2019•37 min•Ep. 13
Mountains, Calendars, and Slackbots
Benedikt is back from vacation and Brian is closing in on finalizing the functionality for his "Remote Work Doesn't Have to Be Lonely" prototype. Userlist Userlist Office Hours Brian's thread on Remote Work
Oct 10, 2019•35 min•Ep. 12
Pros & Cons of Building in Public with Special Guest Derrick Reimer
Brian is joined by special guest Derrick Reimer while Benedikt is on vacation. Brian & Derrick get meta and talk about the pros and cons of doing a "Built-in-Public" Podcast. Derrick's site StaticKit I'm Walking Away From the Product I Spent a Year Building Art of Product Podcast...
Oct 03, 2019•38 min•Ep. 11
Keeping up with the Bootstrappers
Brian makes good progress on his new product and Benedikt is finally done with researching how to implement in-app messages for Userlist. Inspired by Brian Casel, we also wonder how to make the podcast more interesting to listen to. Nusii Brian Casel on Twitter Bootstrapped Web Podcast 15Five Derrick Reimer on Twitter Art of Product Podcast...
Sep 26, 2019•46 min•Ep. 10
Tiny Tasks & Big Insights
Benedikt is feeling overwhelmed by a big list of small tasks. Brian continues to look for insights to address the problem of isolation and loneliness that many remote workers face. Brian’s Website Benedikt’s Website Brian on Twitter Benedikt on Twitter Slow & Steady on Twitter...
Sep 19, 2019•43 min•Ep. 9
Feast or Famine
Donut Brian’s Website Benedikt’s Website Userlist.io Office Hours Brian on Twitter Benedikt on Twitter Slow & Steady on Twitter
Sep 12, 2019•38 min•Ep. 8
Remote Work Doesn't Have to Be Lonely
Big news from Brian about his plans for Feature Audit and Benedikt talks through his struggles with analysis paralysis. SlowSteadyPod on Twitter Brian's Tweet about Remote Work & Loneliness
Sep 05, 2019•36 min•Ep. 7
Webmaster of Puppets
Benedikt's experience at a Metallica concert leads us to reminisce about building band websites in the old (and not so old) days. We also talk about our successes and failures and what we've learned from them. SlowSteadyPod on Twitter Thinking in Bets Stage CMS Nightwish What I’ve learned From My Jobs So Far – Brian Rhea Mocavo Acquired by Find My Past Josh Pigfords projects list Justin Jackson’s talk at Laracon...
Aug 27, 2019•43 min•Ep. 6
Microminds & MasterConf
Brian's still exploring the formation of a Mastermind group and Benedikt upgraded Userlist to Rails 6 before going out sick for a few days. We also float the idea of meeting IRL at MicroConf in 2020. Follow Benedikt on Twitter Follow Brian on Twitter Userlist.io FeatureAudit.com
Aug 22, 2019•34 min•Ep. 5
It's dangerous to go alone!
Benedikt's calendar exploded following Userlist's launch. Brian had an encouraging week after a code pairing session with a friend. We talk about the pros and cons of having a co-founder and chat through some possible alternatives in the near-term. Three Hour Brand Sprint Follow Benedikt on Twitter Follow Brian on Twitter Userlist.io FeatureAudit.com...
Aug 16, 2019•42 min•Ep. 4
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