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The Bootstrapped Founder

Arvid Kahl talks about starting and bootstrapping businesses, how to build an audience, and how to build in public.

Episodes

386: One Year of Podscan: Reflecting on Tech & Business Decisions

This week, I'm sharing behind-the-scenes choices that allowed Podscan's growth from a small experiment to a thriving business. I'll delve into the choices I've made and how some have worked better than others. I'll explore the key decisions that have driven our success, such as selecting the right tools and technology, and utilizing AI to enhance the efficiency of our processes. Join me to learn how these choices, along with important upgrades and strategic partnerships, have contributed to our ...

Apr 18, 202524 min

385: The Balancing Act: Free Trials, Value Demonstration, and Business Sustainability

Just how much of your service should a trial user be allowed to "try"? When it costs you real money to supply your product, when and how do you apply limits so that people have to upgrade? That's my challenge this week, and I'll share a concrete example from my journey with Podscan. The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/the-balancing-act-free-trials-value-demonstration-and-business-sustainability/ The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/385-the-balancing-act-free-trials-value-de...

Apr 11, 202516 min