Wannabe Entrepreneur (Tiago Ferreira)
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| 24 Jun 2021 | #46 - Interviewing The Sailing Frenchman who has the ambition to sail around the world | 00:28:27 | |
I have been following Hugo's youtube channel from the beginning and it was a true pleasure to chat with him about his journey. Hugo will tell us about how he grew his youtube channel and how he was able to finance his most recent project as a competitor in the Mini Transat Race (which is a solo transatlantic race). Glossary:
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| 28 Sep 2021 | #140 - My work is my priority right now! | 00:07:44 | |
It's been almost 4 months since I resign from my paying job and since then that I have been putting work as my first priority but this week I can't do it anymore, I will tell you why in this episode and also give you a short update on my projects. I was featured in another podcast :) It's called Podlogix. Listen to the interview here: YouTube - https://youtu.be/IzlBrunas5k PodBean - https://shelbyrow.podbean.com/ iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podlogix/id1544636683 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1lj56aIhGE7Iz4F11pilAA Become a Wannabe Entrepreneur member: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tiagorbf Follow me on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/wbepodcast Listen to the interview with Derrick on episode 136 Background Music: Water Wood & Stone by Audionautix | https://audionautix.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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| 11 Jan 2022 | #181 - The Ugliest Entrepreneurial Emotion | 00:40:59 | |
In today's episode, I will speak about feeling jealous of other entrepreneurs and how the survival bias can make you feel that everyone is succeeding but you. I will also tell you about my first sales pitch and how the way you present your product can be the differentiator between gaining or losing a new client. About this episode
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| 19 Jul 2022 | #236 - I Found an Amazing Co-Working Space | 00:26:03 | |
I have spent the past week exploring many new coffee places to work from and end up finding a great co-working space. I will also give you an update on my info product soft launch. Relevant Links Background Music | |||
| 18 Oct 2021 | #154 - I should reduce to two episodes per week | 00:08:03 | |
The number of listeners of this podcast has stagnated for a couple of months now I don't know what I can do to improve it. I am thinking that reducing the number of episodes might give me the opportunity to focus more on marketing and advertising each new episode. But I really want to know your opinion. What do you think? Shal I reduce the number of weekly episodes to 2? Answer in the comment section here: https://wannabe-entrepreneur.com/episodes/154/ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wbepodcast Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tiagorbf Background music: Music: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ | |||
| 13 Apr 2023 | #288 - Hey, have you heard about the power of ProductHunt? | 00:31:36 | |
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 am determined to expand into non-English speaking markets and have already developed a new feature for Podsqueeze. Links Timestamps Product Hunt Launch [00:02:34] I remember when we launched our product on Product Hunt. It was a nerve-wracking experience, but it ended up being a game-changer for us. The audience on Product Hunt is incredibly engaged and passionate, and we saw a significant increase in traffic and sales after our launch. Timing is also crucial, and we made sure to launch at a time when our target audience was most active. Soft Launch [00:07:29] Before launching on Product Hunt, we did a soft launch to test our product and optimize conversion rates. It was essential to get feedback from early adopters and make any necessary changes before the big launch. This helped us ensure that we were putting our best foot forward and presenting our product in the best possible light. Launching on Product Hunt [00:09:21] When we launched on Product Hunt, we saw firsthand the impact it can have on a product. Being in the top five versus the top two can make a significant difference in terms of exposure and sales. It's essential to have a solid strategy in place and to engage with the Product Hunt community to maximize your chances of success. Scaling up Bot Squeeze [00:15:52] As we worked to scale up our product, Bot Squeeze, we focused heavily on customer feedback and support. We knew that our customers were our biggest advocates, and we wanted to make sure they were happy with our product. By listening to their feedback and addressing their concerns, we were able to improve our product and build a loyal customer base. Connecting with Customers [00:16:57] One thing that sets us apart from our competitors is our approach to customer support. We strive to create a personal connection with our customers and make them feel valued. By doing so, we've been able to build a strong community around our product and establish ourselves as a trusted brand. Product prioritization [00:17:55] Prioritizing features based on user feedback has been crucial to our success. We want our customers to feel heard and valued, and we believe that by addressing their needs, we can build a better product. Being approachable and transparent with our customers has helped us gain their trust and loyalty. Reducing costs [00:18:54] We've faced challenges with the high costs of our product, but we're always looking for ways to reduce costs without sacrificing quality. Finding providers with better pricing has been one way we've been able to do this, and we're constantly exploring new options to make our product more affordable for our customers. Expanding sales team [00:20:46] Our goal is to expand to non-English speaking markets, and we're exploring different options for doing so. Translating our website and using affiliates are just a few of the strategies we're considering. We know that expanding our sales team will be crucial to our success in these markets, and we're excited about the opportunities ahead. Engaging affiliates [00:23:39] Keeping affiliates engaged is essential to our success, and we're considering creating a community for podcasters and affiliates. By doing so, we can build stronger relationships with our affiliates and provide them with the support they need to be successful. New features [00:26:26] We're always working on new features to improve our product, and we're excited about a new feature we're developing to apply tuning prompts automatically to new episodes. We believe this will be a game-changer for our customers and help them save time and improve the quality of their podcasts. Developing a new feature [00:27:13] Developing a new feature for Podsqueeze was a challenging experience, and it caused a lot of anxiety. But we knew that it was essential to keep innovating and improving our product. We're excited about the new feature and can't wait to see how our customers respond to it. Community and podcast updates [00:29:34] We're heavily involved in the WBE community and are always looking for ways to support our podcast. We believe that building a strong community around our product is essential to our success, and we're excited about the opportunities ahead. Creating a plugin for Twitter [00:31:07] Creating a plugin that replaces the Doge logo on Twitter was a fun project, and we were thrilled to launch it on Product Hunt. It was a great way to showcase our creativity and engage with the Product Hunt community. We're always looking for new ways to innovate and stand out from the crowd. Background Music Music: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ | |||
| 05 Feb 2023 | #278 - Interviewing Dagobert About His Successful Twitter Course | 01:02:41 | |
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 Use the code WBE25 to get 25% off on the entire first year About Dagobert About The Podcast Get your product featured in the podcast Background Music Tabula Rasa by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
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| 08 Apr 2024 | #333 - The Pressure of the 30s | 00:27:18 | |
I've been reflecting on the growth and changes over the past few years. We talked about the leap from a 9 to 5 to full-time entrepreneurship, the societal pressures we face, especially as we hit our 30s, and the quest for work-life balance. I also pondered the idea of renting an office space to combat the solitude of working from home and to build a community with fellow creators. Links Timestamps Reflecting on the Journey (00:00:05) Transitioning to Indie Entrepreneurship (00:01:35) Navigating Societal Pressures (00:04:09) Challenges of Social Expectations (00:07:51) Self-Confidence and Entrepreneurship (00:13:36) Wealth and Investment Strategy (00:14:56) Balancing Work and Social Life (00:23:40) Setting up a new office space (00:25:44) Inviting others to work in the office (00:25:44) Seeking feedback and engagement (00:26:41) | |||
| 27 Sep 2023 | #312 - How To Hire Top Freelancers for Your Indie Company | 00:19:33 | |
Have you ever wondered what it's like to hire new team members for a bootstrapped company? Well, in this episode, I'll be sharing my personal experience with hiring for my company, PodSqueeze. It all started when I hired a content agency to write ebooks, which turned out to be a success. But when we needed blog posts for SEO, we reached out to them on Twitter and decided to work on a freelance basis. Then came the time to hire a freelance developer, and the response on Twitter was overwhelming. After careful consideration, I selected Reeshav from India. Tune in to hear about my positive hiring experience and the progress we've made with Reeshav. And don't forget to support the podcast and join the indie maker community! Links Timestamps Hiring a Content Writer [00:01:23] Discussion about the need to hire a content writer for SEO purposes and the unsuccessful attempt to find a cheap writer on Fiverr. Working with a Content Agency [00:03:30] Exploration of the decision to work with a content agency for ebook writing and the positive experience with the agency Knitting and its partners, Nithin and Kartik. Hiring a Freelance Developer [00:06:42] The host's desire to hire a freelance developer and the process of finding potential candidates through a simple tweet on Twitter, including the filtering process based on skills and rates. Finding the right vibe [00:10:12] Tiago discusses the importance of finding someone with a nice vibe and who is uncomplicated to work closely with. The bias in video applications [00:11:03] Tiago reflects on the bias in the video applications he received, with only one application from a woman and a majority of applications from men. Selecting the candidates [00:12:58] Tiago talks about selecting two candidates, one from India and one from Italy, for interviews and discusses the importance of having in-person chats to understand each other's goals and expectations. | |||
| 26 Jul 2021 | #78 - After 2 months of work the product clicks are finally increasing | 00:10:30 | |
For the past months, I have been focusing on increasing the click ratio in the ecostore products of my app changeit. It took a lot of experimenting and trial and error but I was finally able to reach the numbers I was hoping for. Today I will speak about the journey to hit the right numbers. Episode 47, where I asked my friend Abhi to test the ecostore: https://anchor.fm/wannabentrepreneur/episodes/47---Collecting-feedback-from-my-friends-e13ae4t Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tiagorbf | |||
| 21 Aug 2021 | #104 - A day in a life of an entrepreneur | 00:07:45 | |
Today I bring you a different type of episode. I tried to portrait my day by recording myself during the day. Let me know what you think of it. | |||
| 19 Oct 2022 | #256 - I Just Reached 1600 Twitter Followers | 00:27:19 | |
Today I am speaking about the strategies I am applying to find a suitable job for me. At the same time, I will share some tips that I learn to great tweets with better engagement. And last but not least I will speak about the new hot stuff happening in my indie life. Support The Podcast Background Music | |||
| 29 Jul 2022 | #239 - Interviewing Thomas Evans about building his successful indie business | 01:09:27 | |
Thomas is the co-founder of EmailOctopus, a SaaS makings millions in revenue. But his career path started at 16 when he moved to India for three months to learn how to build cricket bats. Listen to his fascinating life story that involves an alternative education and building an extremely successful company. About Thomas About this Podcast Background Music Downtown Glow by Ghostrifter & Devyzed Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ | |||
| 04 Jul 2021 | #56 - Drunk and embarrassed but still having fun! | 00:06:00 | |
For the first time since I quit my job, I met my weekend colleagues and it was really nice to hang out with them but also felt a bit weird explaining what I am doing at the moment. That's the topic of today's episode. Do you want me to continue releasing episodes? This will help ==> https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tiagorbf | |||
| 18 May 2023 | #293 - Living Life on My Own Terms | 00:33:56 | |
Have you ever felt like you're living life on someone else's terms? In this episode, I'll be discussing some important topics, including societal biases around gender roles, my journey as an indie hacker, and my idea of sharing profits with partners who believe in a company. I'll also be reflecting on the challenges of being a leader without a clear hierarchy and the importance of being true to oneself. As Frank Sinatra said, "I did it my way." So, let's dive in and explore how we can all live life on our own terms. And of course, thank you for tuning in - I can't wait for you to hear the next episode! Links Timestamps Pablo Escobar's portrayal in Narcos [00:00:27] Tiago talks about the TV series Narcos and how it portrays Pablo Escobar as an empty hero in the first season, and how it changes later on. Macho culture and its effects [00:02:50] Tiago discusses the macho culture that exists in society and how it affects both men and women. Escobar's desire for respect and fear [00:10:19] Tiago discusses why Pablo Escobar didn't stop his criminal activities even though he had enough money to live a comfortable life, and how it relates to the alpha culture and the desire for respect and fear from others. Tiago's goal [00:12:16] Tiago talks about his initial goal of making enough money to pay his bills and how it changed after the success of his product. Bringing people to help [00:17:14] Tiago discusses his idea of bringing more people to help with marketing and conquering new markets, but faces the challenge of not being able to pay them. Sharing profits [00:20:16] Tiago proposes the idea of sharing profits with partners who help them conquer new markets, but acknowledges the risks involved for both parties. The Challenge of Living Outside Society's Rules [00:26:41] Tiago discusses the challenges of living outside society's rules and how it affects decision-making and work culture. Ignoring Negative Comments and Criticism [00:29:36] Tiago talks about the exercise of not letting negative comments and criticism affect him and how it helps him live a happier life. Ending with Frank Sinatra's "My Way" [00:31:27] Tiago ends the episode by reading the lyrics of Frank Sinatra's "My Way" as a poem. Pablo Escobar in Narcos [00:32:31] Tiago discusses how Pablo Escobar was portrayed in the TV series Narcos. Macho culture [00:33:50] Tiago talks about the macho culture that exists in society and how it affects both men and women. Alpha culture and desire for respect [00:36:45] Tiago discusses why Escobar didn't stop his criminal activities even though he had enough money to live a comfortable life, and how it relates to the alpha culture and the desire for respect and fear from others. | |||
| 07 Oct 2022 | #253 - Paid Communities Are The Future Of Social Media | 00:25:28 | |
In this episode, I will give you an update on what I was able to achieve in the past week despite being on holiday. I speak about how the community is growing, how I prepared my first talk about Indie Hacking, and my next steps around finding a new job. Support The Podcast Background Music | |||
| 18 Apr 2022 | New WBE Merch Store | 00:01:48 | |
| 22 Sep 2023 | #311 - The Most Uncertain Times: Navigating the Ups and Downs of PodSqueeze | 00:10:42 | |
I'll be reflecting on the ups and downs of our journey so far, including the initial success and growth of our company. But I also have concerns about the market and AI trends. I'll be sharing my three conditions for deciding whether to continue with PodSqueeze, and expressing my unwavering passion for this project. Oh, and I'm thrilled to announce the release of our new video feature! Plus, I can't wait to tell you about my upcoming holiday plans. Connect with me on Twitter and if you're an entrepreneur looking for a supportive community, check out our select-based community. Let's dive in! Links Timestamps The initial success and traction [00:01:32] Discusses the excitement and rapid growth experienced after launching PodSqueeze, reaching milestones, and the initial momentum in the AI market. The slowing down of growth and concerns about the market [00:02:47] Addresses the decrease in growth rate, the decline in AI trend popularity, and the uncertainty about the future of PodSqueeze in a shrinking market. The release of the new video feature and upcoming holiday [00:08:00] Mentions the development and release of a video feature, the stress and excitement surrounding it, and the upcoming holiday plans. Initial success and traction [00:10:01] Tiago mentions the initial success and traction experienced after launching PodSqueeze. Slowing down of growth [00:10:01] Tiago discusses the slowing down of growth for PodSqueeze. Concerns about market and AI trends [00:10:01] Tiago expresses concerns about the market and AI trends and how they may impact PodSqueeze. | |||
| 17 May 2022 | #218 - What I Have Learn from Tony's Success Journey | 00:37:38 | |
It's been ONE year since I started this podcast. Can you believe it? Today I will speak about how I felt reaching this milestone and what are some of the consequences of burning my savings... I will also share some nice project updates on the community! In the tips and tricks section, I will go through my analysis of Tony Dinh's Twitter success and brilliant marketing strategy. Relevant Links: Background Music | |||
| 09 Mar 2023 | #283 - Can PodSqueeze be my Indie Unicorn? | 00:33:38 | |
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. However, it's not always smooth sailing, and I'll share my frustrations with increasing conversions for PodSqueeze and my co-founder's level of motivation. About The Podcast Background Music Music: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ | |||
| 24 Aug 2021 | #107 - The dark side of twitter | 00:13:32 | |
Hey Wannabes, I was able to get more than 70 new followers on Twitter in just 7 days. I will talk about what techniques work the best and also about how I started feeling addicted to the platform. | |||
| 21 Oct 2021 | #157 - Starting from next week things will change | 00:10:06 | |
In this episode, I am announcing the new format of this podcast that will start next week. I have listened to your feedback and thought about it a lot and I am finally ready to share my conclusions with you. Follow me on Twitter: @wbepodcast Become a Member: https://wannabe-entrepreneur.com/member/ Background Music: Music: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ | |||
| 20 Jun 2021 | #42 - I am producing a music album | 00:08:06 | |
Today I am speaking about my quarantine project. Probably, everyone has one, and mine was producing my first music album. If you want to listen to it checkout tiagorbf on Spotify or visit the website: https://theexpat.tiagorbf.com/ | |||
| 14 Sep 2021 | #128 - I paid Ionut to grow my Twitter community | 00:17:06 | |
Today I am chatting with Ionut. He is a student and for the past 10 days has been helping me grow my changeit Twitter community. In these 10 days, he was able to get about 100 new followers and a lot of engagement. We are going to talk about our approach and the results we were able to get. Like this podcast? Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tiagorbf About Ionut FIverr: https://bit.ly/3lm0AI1 Linekdin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ionut-nechita-b923b8206/ About Changeit Twitter: https://twitter.com/changeit_app Download Changeit: https://changeit.app About this podcast: | |||
| 15 Aug 2021 | #98 - Turn off your autopilot | 00:08:34 | |
Today's episode is a philosophical one... Is about taking time to think about what we want in life! Check out my youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3dmPmL3G52CKUEv_sFEeBg | |||
| 30 Aug 2021 | #113 - Reviewing 3 Build In Public Apps | 00:16:10 | |
Today, my developer friend Abhishek and I are going through 3 apps from creators that are building their projects in public and give our honest feedback and review. I hope you enjoy it! Brainpick: https://www.brainpick.id/ Bip: https://bip.so/ Follow me on twitter: https://twitter.com/wbepodcast | |||
| 22 Feb 2022 | #193 - The Three Part Bootstrapper's Guide | 00:37:00 | |
Today I will speak about the three important areas that an entrepreneur has to focus on to build her/his company: Marketing, Product, and Business. I will also give you an update on my indie office's launch (did not go very well) and how my community's new prices are affecting the conversion rates. About this episode
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| 25 May 2023 | #294 - Can Millennials Really Accomplish Anything They Want? | 00:34:54 | |
Have you ever wondered what the millennial generation is capable of achieving? In this episode of "The Wannabe Entrepreneur," I discuss the potential of millennials to accomplish great things and the importance of pursuing our dreams. I also share personal stories about a volleyball game and my experience working at a co-working space in Lisbon. Additionally, I talk about unexpected events that happened to my business, including hiring an influencer that did not generate as much traffic as I had hoped and trying to switch to a cheaper API provider that did not work as expected. Links Timestamps Introduction [00:00:14] Tiago introduces himself and his podcast, which is about bootstrapping a company. He talks about his journey and the indie community. Millennial Generation [00:01:36] Tiago discusses the millennial generation and how they were taught that they could accomplish anything. He talks about the criticism that millennials face and how they are starting to accomplish things that were never accomplished before. Volleyball Game [00:09:01] Tiago shares a personal anecdote about a volleyball game he watched, where his cousin's team made a comeback and won in the last minute. Lesson from a Volleyball Game [00:11:15] Tiago shares a personal anecdote about a volleyball game he watched and the lesson he learned from his 12-year-old cousin. Sponsorship from an Influencer [00:12:28] Tiago and Joe receive an email from an influencer offering to do a sketch for them for only $100, and they discuss whether it's legit or spam. The Video is Online [00:19:10] Tiago shares that the video made by the influencer is well-made and explains their product, but they realize that the influencer's audience is not interested in AI tools. Changing API Providers [00:22:42] Tiago talks about finding a cheaper API provider for transcription and the excitement of waiting for the new model to be in production, only to be disappointed when it didn't work. Celebrating Too Soon [00:27:03] Tiago shares his frustration with a transcription model that didn't work after celebrating too soon and trusting the team behind it. Office Day [00:29:28] Tiago talks about his desire to work outside of his home and his plan to convince his co-founder to have an office day at a co-working space, specifically Selena in Lisbon. Co-working space and exploring Lisbon [00:31:03] Tiago talks about his experience working in a co-working space in Lisbon and exploring the city with his friend. One day per week to work from a coffee place [00:31:53] Tiago suggests the idea of having one day per week to work from a coffee place or co-working space and invites listeners to join him in Lisbon. Supporting the podcast and community [00:33:27] Tiago encourages listeners to support his podcast by joining his community for indie makers, which costs 10 bucks per month and offers access to events and support from people all over the world. | |||
| 04 Jun 2021 | #26 - Changeit is trending! | 00:05:10 | |
Two very successful posts got me 1000 new users
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| 06 Jan 2022 | #180 - Interviewing Olivia about Mental Health for Entrepreneurs | 01:07:46 | |
In this episode hear from the performance and confidence coach, Olivia James about how entrepreneurs and bootstrappers can keep a healthy mind. We spoke about important topics like impostor syndrome, how to prepare for a pitch meeting, how to deal with burnout, and more... About Olivia: About this Podcast Background Music: Floating Castle by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted on https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
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| 21 Apr 2023 | #289 - Everything Is Changing And I Like It | 00:34:01 | |
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 entrepreneurs promote and sell their products. I discuss the excitement of reaching product-market fit with Podsqueeze, and the challenges of running a bootstrapped company. Despite the difficulties, I am passionate about my indie projects and the potential they hold. Links | |||
| 28 Feb 2023 | #282 - We all live in a bubble | 00:28:02 | |
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 Background Music Music: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ | |||
| 10 Mar 2022 | #198 - Interviewing Tim Stoddart about beating addiction and building SoberNation | 01:04:06 | |
Growing up, Tim was never a big fan of school and always felt a bit of social anxiety. Eventually, he ends up developing a problem with addiction but was able to overcome it after realizing the terrible negative effects it brought to his personal life. His recovery path leads him to bootstrap Sober Nation, a successful business that is helping thousands of people to beat addiction. A truly inspiring story! About Tim Stoddart About Wannabe Entrepreneur My name is Tiago and I am the host of this podcast. I am a software developer turned bootstrapper and in the WBE podcast, I interview other entrepreneurs and narrate my own journey building my projects. Do you want o support me? Background Music Shopping Spree by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
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| 15 Jun 2021 | #37 - Interviewing João Amaro that started his first company in his teens | 00:25:09 | |
Today I am speaking with an old entrepreneur friend. João founded his first company, Herbpack, when he was 18 years old and he has been founding companies ever since. In this interview, he will be speaking about the adventure that was to build Herbpack. | |||
| 05 Aug 2022 | #241 - Interviewing Kirill About Building an Indie Business during Covid-19 and the Ukrainian Invasion | 01:02:54 | |
Kirill quit his job to follow an Indie career and for the past 3 years, he and his business went through the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukrainian invasion, two tremendous challenges that he has been able to overcome and grow his business to $5K MRR. Help UkraineAbout Kirill About this Podcast Background Music Downtown Glow by Ghostrifter & Devyzed Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ | |||
| 27 Jan 2022 | #186 - Interviewing Luca about Automating Twitter DMs | 00:47:59 | |
Luca is a software developer that has already sold one side project to a bigger company and is now building Hivoe, which is a tool that automates your Twitter direct messages. Luca is also a member of our WBE space and will speak about what its like to be part of it. About Luca About this podcast Background Music Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod | https://incompetech.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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| 20 Oct 2021 | #156 - This will be my last Changeit feature in a while | 00:08:30 | |
I was finally able to finish the notification feature I was working on for my climate change app changeit. I am super excited about it and I am talking about it in this episode together with some learnings I got from today's interview. It's a short bootstrapper update episode for you. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wbepodcast Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tiagorbf Download Changeit: https://changeit.app Background Music: White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ | |||
| 06 Oct 2021 | #146 - Interviewing Dagobert about bootstrapping Logology | 01:02:46 | |
Today I am sharing with you a great conversation I had with Dagobert. He started his entrepreneur career since he was 16 building video games and soon after disrupted the French Idol with his website. Recently he quit his well paid job to work on his company Logology We are talking about our challenges and victories as bootstrappers and Dagobert will share some great tips around how to build an audience on Twitter. Was this content useful? Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tiagorbf Follow Wannabe Entrepreneur on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wbepodcast About Dagobert: Twitter: https://twitter.com/dagorenouf Website: logology.co | |||
| 08 Aug 2021 | #91 - let's go podcast team!! | 00:03:08 | |
This episode is about nothing in particular. Just a couple ways on how we can make this community grow! Wannabe entrepreneur twitter account: https://twitter.com/wbepodcast My email: tiagorbf9@gmail.com | |||
| 19 May 2021 | #10 - Emotional Rollercoaster | 00:06:07 | |
Building your own side project or business is like riding an emotional rollercoaster filled with ups and downs. Today I am feeling a bit more on the downside and I will explain why | |||
| 07 Jul 2022 | #233 - Interviewing Kilian About Building a Profitable NoMarketing Tool | 00:54:56 | |
Kilian Poulin is a young entrepreneur that together with his co-founder decided to follow the indie hacking route immediately after college. Since then they have built 2 big projects. The first one did not work but the second was a success and after one year as reached $13K MRR. MarkCopy is an AI-based product that makes writing great SEO content 3 times faster, it's the closest one can get to a NoMarketing tool. Relevant Links Background Music Heart Of The Ocean by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
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| 19 Aug 2021 | #102 - Interviewing Cristi who dreamed about his company since 10 years old | 00:40:02 | |
Today I am chatting with Cristian Sandu. We worked together at Weekend and have been speaking about entrepreneurship ever since. He started his company at 20 years old but it only really started to grow 3 years ago. Today we are going to speak about his journey building a consultancy company, hiring his first employees, and all the lessons he learned in the last 8 years. Citadel Hub: https://www.citadelhub.tech/ | |||
| 10 Jun 2021 | #32 - Interviewing Giuseppe that is on a unique startup journey to innovate business cards | 00:29:15 | |
Today I am chatting with Giuseppe Milazzo. He is the Founder of Contapp, an innovative business tool app that digitalizes business cards and simplifies contact management. With a background in marketing and design, he is going to tell us how he managed to build his app completely organically and his vision for the future. | |||
| 05 Jul 2021 | #57 - My top favorite bootstrapping tools of all time | 00:10:42 | |
Today I am talking about my favorite tools that I use in every project I work on.
Have a look on my post where I documented all the mentioned tools and where you can suggest your own: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tiagorbf/my-favourite-web-tools
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| 30 Jul 2021 | #82 - Interviewing Anjali and Michael that live in a van but are dreaming with a catamaran | 00:43:31 | |
Today I had a chat with a lovely couple Michael and Anjali. They were my colleagues at trivago and end up quitting their job to live full time in a van having the dream to one day upgrade to a catamaran. They will be sharing what they have learned so far from their experiences trying to make money out of social media and we will dive deep in understanding their incredible mindset. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did :) * Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9MqWDGl-PfY9MHX6-1cmTQ | |||
| 25 Aug 2021 | #108 - Interviewing Miguel Ribeiro about his exciting startup SheerME | 00:48:23 | |
Today I am chatting with the experienced entrepreneur Miguel Ribeiro. He is the founder of SheerME, a Portuguese startup that helps you find and Book the best Wellness, Beauty and Fitness services in your area. He talks about how his previous entrepreneurial experiences prepared him for this exciting challenge and how he and his team are building this company. There is a lot you can learn in this interview. | |||
| 14 Apr 2022 | #209 - Interviewing Lydia about becoming a Virtual Assistant for Entrepreneurs | 01:02:02 | |
Lydia Melvin was unhappy with her job as a project manager in a big agency. She decided to leave her job to take some time off and figure out what she wanted to do next. Lydia started meeting many Indie Hackers and identified that there was a need for virtual assistants (VAs) in this niche. In this interview, Lydia will speak about how she was able to kickstart her new career as a VA and what the job entails. About the Episode Background Music Happy and Joyful Children by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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| 02 Aug 2022 | #240 - I Sent 50 Cold Linkedin Messages | 00:42:33 | |
I sent 50 LinkedIn cold messages to try to acquire new customers for my business and in this episode, you will learn what I was able to accomplish with that (spoiler alert: not much XD). I was also told off by an Indie Hacker's moderator and reached out my highest indie paycheck ever. -> Support This Podcast with $2 Background Music Music: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ | |||
| 03 Jul 2021 | #55 - Interviewing Iris Who Raised 1M For Her Sustainable Fashion App | 00:47:24 | |
Today I have a chat with Iris Skrami, the co-founder of Renoon, an up-an-coming sustainable fashion app that got the attention of multiple investors, having raised 1M euros in the seed round. We spoke about how being an entrepreneur was initially not part of her life plan but end up being unavoidable because of a black dress. I hope this mysterious description picked your interest because even though it's a long episode, is definitely worth to listen. Relevant links: * Install Renoon: https://renoon.com/ * Iris's yoga youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJQZvtgu53VboDNCyL5qxbA * Support this podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tiagorbf Glossary: * Startup Accelerator: fixed-term, cohort-based programs, that include mentorship and educational components and culminate in a public pitch event or demo day. * YC (YCombinator): It's one of the top accelerators in the USA | |||
| 11 Nov 2022 | #262 - Interviewing Simon Høiberg about Lessons from His Journey to $400K ARR | 01:02:49 | |
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 About Simon About This Podcast Background Music City Life by Artificial.Music | https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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| 22 Dec 2023 | #322 - Startup Plateau and Conquering the Early Majority | 00:18:51 | |
Are you an entrepreneur facing challenges and feeling frustrated with the stagnation of your company? In this episode, I, Tiago, the host and co-founder of Podsqueeze, share my own experiences and insights. Despite the difficulties, I realize that our achievements are impressive. I discuss a conversation I had with a Portuguese entrepreneur and investor, where we delve into marketing strategies and the struggle to reach the early majority. As the year comes to an end, I reflect positively on my financial stability and encourage listeners to take a break during the holiday season. Stay tuned for the next episode! Links Timestamps Tiago's Busy Schedule and Tasks (00:00:13) Tiago discusses his busy schedule and the tasks he needs to complete before Christmas. Challenges of Entrepreneurship and Stagnation (00:01:32) Tiago talks about the challenges of entrepreneurship and the stagnation they are experiencing with Pod Squeeze. Realization of Achievements and Frustration (00:02:55) Tiago shares his realization that their achievements with Pod Squeeze are actually impressive, despite feeling frustrated. The challenges of entrepreneurship and reaching a plateau (00:09:08) Tiago discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship and the stagnation they are experiencing with Pod Squeeze. Marketing strategies for early adopters and early majority (00:10:13) Tiago talks about the different marketing strategies needed for early adopters and early majority, and how they have reached a plateau. Strategies for growth and going viral (00:12:44) Tiago discusses the limited resources of a bootstrapped company and explores strategies for growth, including SEO, YouTube, and going viral. Tiago's Busy Schedule and Tasks (00:17:08) Tiago discusses his busy schedule and the tasks he needs to complete before Christmas. Challenges of Entrepreneurship and Stagnation (00:17:08) Tiago talks about the challenges of entrepreneurship and the stagnation they are experiencing with Pod Squeeze. Realization of Achievements (00:18:26) Tiago shares his realization that their achievements with Pod Squeeze are actually impressive, despite feeling frustrated. | |||
| 10 Feb 2022 | #190 - Interviewing Giordano about History and Youtube | 01:28:10 | |
Giordano Nanni, the founder of The Juice Media speaks about his interest in history and the journey of building the successful youtube channel that has more than 800K subscribers. Giordano has a Ph.D. in history and has already written two books about his research but it's on youtube, where he found his voice with hundreds of thousands of followers and two successful formats. It all started with the Rap News, which ran for 6 years, and more recently the Honest Government Ads. About Giordano About the Podcast Background Music Inspiring Acoustic Guitar by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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| 02 Nov 2021 | #161 - A Virtual Co-Working Space For Bootstrappers | 00:35:04 | |
In this episode I am speaking about:
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| 09 Nov 2022 | #261 - How I Am Implementing The Viral Loop | 00:31:52 | |
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 Community: https://wannabe-entrepreneur.com/community Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wbetiago Background Music Music: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ | |||
| 15 Sep 2021 | #129 - Thank you for the visit (3D experience) | 00:04:13 | |
Today you are coming to my house in Germany, drink a glass of wine and listen to my worries live (or almost live). Make sure to use headphones for this one ;) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tiagorbf Twitter: https://twitter.com/wbepodcast Download changeit: https://changeit.app Background music: Fragile by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/ | |||
| 18 Jan 2023 | #275 - My GPT-3 Powered Community | 00:38:27 | |
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) Mention that you are coming from the WBE podcast ;) About The Podcast Get your product featured in the podcast Background Music Music: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ | |||
| 12 Sep 2021 | #126 - I am trying the audience first approach | 00:10:09 | |
Today I am going back to the two most important things I learned from Tibo's interview (episode 122), I will explain why I think they are soo interesting and I am even trying to build an audience around sailing even before having a product. Follow my new sailing twitter account: https://twitter.com/moresailing | |||
| 22 Aug 2021 | #105 - There is so much to talk about... | 00:16:33 | |
Sorry for the long episode today. I just had a lot to talk about. Too many thoughts in my head... I am speaking about changeit, my podcast and more.
Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tiagorbf
The Founder Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4276820/
Gustavo's book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54407971-the-world-needs-to-know
Download Changeit: https://changeit.app
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wbepodcast
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| 10 May 2022 | #216 - My Product's Price Was Too Low | 00:32:51 | |
After being encouraged by my wbe members I finally decided to be courageous and increase the WBE Space monthly price and I will tell you about this process. I will also give you some updates on the new community features and on changeit. Relevant Links Background Music | |||
| 20 Sep 2021 | #134 - More and more Changeit partnerships are coming | 00:09:05 | |
Today I will speak about my climate change app changeit and some great partnerships that are coming. I will be available in the chat. Do you want to support the podcast? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tiagorbf Do you have Twitter? https://twitter.com/wbepodcast Learn more about Verdoo: Background music: BossaBossa by Kevin MacLeod | https://incompetech.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||
| 18 Jul 2021 | #70 - I am spiraling... | 00:07:23 | |
Hey Entrepreneurs. Today I want to speak about how sometimes is really hard to disconnect and relax and I will share a couple of tips that I use to force myself out of these spiraling thoughts... Support this podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tiagorbf Follow me on twitter: @wbepodcast | |||
| 12 Apr 2022 | #208 - A Therapeutical Phone Call With Dagobert | 00:42:40 | |
After a not-so-good week, I called the Twitter legend, Dagobert for some bootstrapper advice and to get an update on his projects. We spoke about many topics that affect all bootstrappers and the lessons that we both have learned along our journey. In the end, I might have convinced him to launch his own Twitter course. About the Episode: About Dagobert: Background Music Wild Strawberry by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted on https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
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| 06 Jun 2021 | #28 - The simplest most useful product I ever created | 00:07:15 | |
Today I want to share with you the most simple and useful product I have ever created. Here is the link for the chrome plugin in case you want to try it out: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/video-reviews-for-buying/epffndbljlnghnfjomejlojlmikegfod?hl=en-GB&authuser=0
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| 20 Jul 2021 | #72 - Learning how to cope with failure | 00:07:12 | |
I believe that learning how to cope with failure with possibly the hardest thing you can do as an entrepreneur listen to this episode to understand my thoughts about this. I will be also speaking about a new technique I am using to get more users while still learning about my target market and topic. Support:
Listen to Hugo's interview (episode 46): https://anchor.fm/wannabentrepreneur/episodes/46---Interviewing-The-Sailing-Frenchman-who-has-the-ambition-to-sail-around-the-world-e139ku0
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiago-ferreira-48562095/ | |||
| 05 May 2022 | #215 - Interviewing Luca Micheli about Building Successful Products | 00:53:46 | |
Luca left college to start his entrepreneurial career and has never looked back. Started building apps back when they entered the market and was able to make them extremely profitable. More recently Luca has founded Customerly, a SaaS that already employs a team of 9. About Luca About the Wannabe Entrepreneur Background Music Wild Strawberry by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted on https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
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| 16 Aug 2021 | #99 - Hustle with patience it's harder than it sounds | 00:09:14 | |
I follow Mustafa on twitter and he has recently tweeted something that made me stop and think: "Hustle, but with patience". It's such a simple concept but a huge challenge to achieve. That's the topic of today's episode... | |||
| 08 Oct 2021 | #148 - New Changeit Release! | 00:04:00 | |
Today I will be sharing with you some details about the newest changeit release that promises to make the app more social. The idea is to increase organic growth but there is still a lot of work ahead! Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tiagorbf Download Changeit: https://changeit.app Twitter: @wbepodcast Background Music: | |||
| 02 Sep 2023 | #308 - Interviewing Taylin Simmonds Founder of Ghostlii | 00:46:29 | |
I had the pleasure of interviewing Taylin Simmonds, the co-founder of Ghostlii, a content marketing agency. Have you ever wondered how to find success as an entrepreneur while staying true to your artistic vision? Well, Talyn shares his incredible journey as an indie maker and entrepreneur, exploring the fascinating intersection of art and business. We dive deep into topics like finding product-market fit, thriving in saturated markets, and the power of building an audience and brand. About Taylin Podcast Links Timestamps Finding Product-Market Fit [00:02:38] Dylan talks about the importance of finding product-market fit and how Ghostly shifted their focus from growing social media followers to building a valuable brand and audience. Artistic Entrepreneurship [00:03:34] Dylan discusses his perspective on the intersection of art and entrepreneurship, highlighting how entrepreneurship can be a vehicle for artistic impact and creating something incredible. Selling Art and Managing Expectations [00:05:14] The conversation explores the challenge of balancing artistic integrity and commercial success, with Dylan sharing insights on how musicians can find a niche that appeals to both artistic expression and market demand. The journey to $10k per month [00:10:20] Dylan shares how he reached $10k per month in just 30 days and discusses the importance of lead generation. Building relationships through content [00:12:14] Dylan explains his approach to networking by creating high-value content that attracts the attention of industry leaders. The importance of skill stacking and failures [00:15:55] Dylan emphasizes the importance of acquiring skills and experiencing failures before finding success in entrepreneurship. The mindset shift after reaching success [00:18:44] Discussion on how reaching success can challenge one's identity and mindset, causing anxiety and pressure. The journey of building a successful business [00:19:33] Exploration of the challenges faced in scaling a business and the personal growth required to sustain success. Using psychedelics for personal transformation [00:23:11] The guest shares his experience with ayahuasca and MDMA therapy as tools for personal transformation and identity change. Psychedelic experiences and personal growth [00:25:08] Dylan discusses how psychedelic experiences can open doors to new thoughts, states of being, and personal growth. Imposter syndrome and embracing failure [00:27:03] Dylan shares his thoughts on imposter syndrome and how it is a natural part of trying new things and embracing failure as a way to learn and iterate. Goals and priorities in indie companies [00:32:05] Dylan talks about his goals and priorities in his indie company, emphasizing the importance of viewing businesses as stepping stones for learning and growth. Scaling as a Self-Improvement Vehicle [00:32:53] Discussion on the benefits of scaling a business for financial and location freedom, but recognizing that it may not be the ultimate goal. Passion for Educating and Creating [00:33:53] Desire to transition into e-learning and decentralized education, and the challenge of being a creator and capturing attention. Finding Clarity and Direction [00:34:49] Importance of having clarity on the direction of one's business and being open to iterating and testing different paths. The pursuit of growth [00:41:05] Dylan discusses different motivations for entrepreneurship and the desire for growth in business and personal life. The need for constant growth [00:42:09] Dylan argues that while businesses don't always need to grow, individuals should always be growing in some domain, and for many, that domain is business. The desire to keep pushing oneself [00:43:27] Dylan explains how once money stops solving problems, the next challenge becomes finding fulfillment and enjoying life, which can be achieved through pushing oneself in business. Mentions Ayahuasca (psychedelic): Mentioned at 00:24:03 Joe Dispenza: Mentioned at 00:25:08 MDMA therapy: Mentioned at 00:25:08 Peter Levels: Mentioned at 00:28:31 "12 and 12" mindset: Mentioned at 00:28:31 Hermosa: Mentioned at 00:30:16 (unclear if it refers to a person or a concept) Elon Musk: Mentioned at 00:31:06 Mark Zuckerberg: Mentioned at 00:31:06 Bootstrapping: Mentioned at 00:31:06 Indie hacking: Mentioned at 00:31:06 Monkey Ran: Mentioned at 00:32:05 (unclear if it refers to a person or a company) Topic: Books and Authors Mark Manson: Mentioned in the context of trying on different beliefs. (Timestamp: 00:36:18) Topic: Lifestyle and Success Symbols McDonald's: Mentioned in the context of working at a job with no leverage. (Timestamp: 00:39:31) Topic: Education and Learning E-learning: The speaker expresses interest in e-learning businesses and decentralized education. (Timestamp: 00:33:53) Topic: Conversations and Interactions Tony Dean: Mentioned as someone the speaker had a conversation with about maintaining lifestyle and freedom while growing a business. (Timestamp: 00:40:41) | |||
| 17 May 2021 | #8 - I have an attention problem! | 00:03:11 | |
I can not spend one hour in front of the computer without checking social media! I need them likes! It's annoying and I need to stop. That's today episode! | |||
| 20 May 2021 | #11 - Calculating the unemployment risks | 00:05:01 | |
Today I speak about what were my reasoning before deciding to take the leap
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| 28 Apr 2022 | #213 - Interviewing James About Hosting the Indie Bites Podcast | 01:13:25 | |
James McKinven started his full-time indie hacking career in 2021, since then he was able to grow his podcast, Indie Bites, to a must-listen show in the indie makers community. He also supports other podcasters with his company PodPanda and more recently has started another show called No More Mondays. In this episode, James will share more about his indie maker journey and will give helpful tips for all the podcasters out there. About the Wannabe Entrepreneur About this Episode Background Music Merry Bay by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
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| 28 Aug 2021 | #111 - Startup in India VS Startup in Germany | 00:38:27 | |
Today I am having a chat with my friend Abhishek. He is a developer that came from India to work at trivago. Today we are comparing my experience working for a startup in Germany in comparison with his experience working in a startup in India. Sorry if the episode is a bit too long. | |||
| 07 Oct 2021 | #147 - Did I keep my unemployment money in Portugal?? | 00:10:21 | |
Another update episode for you. I am giving you an update on what will happen to the German unemployment money now that I am in Portugal, I will also speak about where I stand regarding the Web Summit, and lastly will give a couple of thoughts about Dagorbert's interview. Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tiagorbf Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wbepodcast Recommended Episodes:
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| 14 Jun 2022 | #226 - No Corporate World For Me Please | 00:23:14 | |
After a conversation with an executive that worked in a big corporation for multiple years, I realized how backward this corporate world is, which motivates me to keep working on my business until it works. Relevant Links Background Music | |||
| 25 Oct 2022 | #257 - The Secret Price of a Product That No One Knows | 00:27:15 | |
I had an eureka moment around the true price of products and I will tell you about it in this episode. I will also share how I was able to make money with the indielottery.com even before launching the website. And last but not least I will tell you about another cool bot that I have created. Support The Podcast Background Music | |||
| 17 Nov 2022 | #263 - Talking Anxieties With My Best Friend (No Filters) | 00:41:10 | |
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://wannabe-entrepreneur.com/community Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wbetiago Background Music Music: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ | |||
| 16 Jun 2024 | #336 - In Business Size Actually Matters!! | 00:33:34 | |
I talk about the importance of prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively. I also discuss my main goal: becoming a better entrepreneur through continuous learning. You'll hear about my marketing strategies, especially focusing on Google SEO, and the challenges of growing a bootstrapped company. Plus, I reflect on the slow growth of Podsqueeze and the tough decisions around investing and potentially starting new projects. Links Timestamps The speaker's journey (00:00:11) Entrepreneurial ups and downs (00:01:21) Challenges with Podsqueeze (00:02:30) Marketing strategies and SEO (00:03:43) Realizations and market size (00:05:58) Strategies for Podsqueeze growth (00:12:24) Financial challenges and investment (00:16:56) Considering new projects (00:19:12) The bigger picture (00:21:23) Exploring new products (00:22:31) Staying in the current market (00:23:39) Reaching for the stars (00:26:49) Philosophical reflections (00:28:45) Spreading good energy (00:30:10) Final thoughts and call to action (00:32:40) | |||
| 14 Jun 2023 | #297 - Interviewing Yossi and Simon About TinyKiwi Acquisition | 01:15:57 | |
Have you ever wondered what it's like to sell or acquire a company in the indie scene? In this podcast episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Simon, the founder of Feedhive, and Yossi, the founder of Tiny Kiwi, as they discuss the acquisition of Tiny Kiwi by Feedhive. We delve into the process of selling and acquiring a company in the indie market, as well as the benefits and challenges of being an indie entrepreneur. We also touch on the importance of balancing work and personal life. Tune in for valuable insights into the world of indie entrepreneurship and the potential for growth in the market. Links Timestamps Introduction [00:00:12] The host introduces the guests, Simon and Yossi, and explains that they will be discussing the acquisition of Tiny Kiwi by Feedier. Selling a company in the indie scene [00:02:32] The host and Yossi discuss the market of selling a company in the indie scene and how it differs from the startup and VC scene. Yossi's background and shift to indie hacking [00:05:36] Yossi talks about his background as a developer and his shift to indie hacking, inspired by the Building Public community on Twitter. Indie Founder Stories [00:10:13] The speakers discuss the toxic starts of good founder stories and the importance of setting your own rules as an indie founder. Managing Work Addiction [00:14:53] The speakers discuss the potential for work addiction as an indie founder and how they manage their work-life balance. Description of Tiny Kiwi [00:18:00] Simon describes Tiny Kiwi as a minimalistic and easy-to-use image editing tool for creating beautiful designs quickly. Building Tiny Kiwi [00:18:51] Yossi describes the inspiration behind building Tiny Kiwi as a tool for indie developers to share beautiful screenshots of their work quickly and with more control. Selling Tiny Kiwi [00:21:11] Yossi explains how he decided to sell Tiny Kiwi to Feedier after realizing he no longer had the time to work on it. He also discusses his lack of experience in selling companies. Attachment to Products [00:25:24] Yossi and Simon discuss the emotional attachment that comes with building and selling a product, as well as the different levels of attachment when buying a product. They also discuss the impact of having paying customers on the attachment to a product. The Canva Integration [00:27:55] Simon and Yossi discuss their failed attempts to integrate Canva into Feedier and their search for an alternative tool, which led them to Kello/Vista Create. Brand Bird Integration [00:32:14] The founders discuss their experience integrating Brand Bird into Feedier and the challenges they faced with users having to pay for the tool separately. Acquiring Tiny Kiwi [00:34:39] Simon and Yossi discuss the acquisition of Tiny Kiwi by Feedier and how it solved a problem for Feedier's image creation tool. Trust in the Acquisition [00:36:37] Yossi and Simon discuss the process of selling and acquiring a company in the indie scene, and the importance of trust in the process. Code Quality Concerns [00:38:09] Yossi expresses concerns about the quality of his code and the potential for negative feedback from Simon, while Simon discusses his expectations for the tech stack and code quality. Importance of Code Manageability [00:43:09] Simon discusses the importance of code manageability and compatibility with his team's tech stack, while also acknowledging the functionality and usability of Tiny Kiwi's code. Tech stack for indie makers [00:46:11] Yossi discusses the tech stack used for Tiny Kiwi, including Next.js with React, JavaScript, and Superbase, and how it was deployed on Digital Ocean. Choosing a tech stack for acquisition [00:49:33] Simon and the host discuss the importance of choosing a tech stack that is matchable and easy to migrate when acquiring a company, and the advice for indie makers building products to consider using a generic tech stack. Due diligence in the acquisition process [00:52:02] Yossi talks about the due diligence process in the acquisition, including sharing access to the Github repository and the nervousness he felt about showing the actual code. The Sale Process [00:53:52] Yossi and Simon discuss the process of selling and acquiring a company in the indie scene, including the potential for deal breakers and the excitement of the experience. Managing Multiple Priorities [00:57:43] Simon discusses the stress of managing multiple priorities, including the acquisition of Tiny Kiwi, while also launching a new tool and dealing with personal life events. Indie Community and Acquisitions [01:02:11] The host discusses the increasing trend of indie companies being sold for large sums of money and what it means for the indie community. The Indie Market [01:02:58] Discussion on the indie market of selling and buying side projects, including marketplaces like MicroAcquire and Site Projects, and the potential for indie makers to build and sell profitable products. Acquiring Tiny Kiwi [01:06:22] Simon discusses the process of acquiring Tiny Kiwi, including the challenge of transferring subscriptions from Paddle to Stripe, and the value of the acquisition even if the company was not profitable. The Future of Indie Acquisitions [01:08:34] Simon and Yossi discuss the evolution of the indie community and the potential for small bootstrapped indie companies to acquire other small bootstrap tools, pointing towards a future where indie acquisitions become more common. The Indie Community [01:12:56] The host discusses the indie community and its growth, mentioning some well-known names in the community. Selling and Acquiring Companies [01:12:07] Simon and Yossi discuss the process of selling and acquiring a company in the indie scene. Consider Selling Your Project [01:14:38] The host encourages listeners to consider selling their projects if they are feeling tired or want to build something else, and mentions platforms that allow for selling SaaS. Links & Mentions Github Gist (mentioned by Simon at 00:41:37) Symfony (mentioned by Tiago at 00:46:11) Next.js with React (mentioned by Yossi at 00:46:20) JavaScript (mentioned by Yossi at 00:46:20) Database and authentication with Superbase (mentioned by Yossi at 00:46:20) Plausible for analytics (mentioned by Yossi at 00:46:20) Digital Ocean (mentioned by Yossi at 00:46:40) AWS (mentioned by Simon at 00:47:06) Google Cloud Platform (mentioned by Simon at 00:47:06) Palomi (mentioned by Simon at 00:47:06) GraphQL (mentioned by Simon at 00:47:06) Firebase (mentioned by Simon at 00:47:06) TypeScript (mentioned by Simon at 00:49:03) Svelte (mentioned by Simon at 00:51:29) Micro Acquire (marketplace for buying and selling companies) - mentioned at 01:02:58 Site Projects IO (marketplace for buying and selling side projects) - mentioned at 01:02:58 Paddle (tool for managing subscriptions) - mentioned at 01:06:22 Stripe (tool for managing payments) - mentioned at 01:06:22 Upwork (platform for outsourcing work) - mentioned at 01:09:25 Fiverr (platform for outsourcing work) - mentioned at 01:09:25 | |||
| 21 Sep 2021 | #135 - Reviewing #buildinpublic apps with a professional web designer | 00:31:35 | |
Today I am here with Stephnie, she is a web project manager and designer and will be helping me reviewing 3 build in public websites. Steph will share great web design tips that will help the listeners build better products. Support this podcast here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tiagorbf Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wbepodcast Steph's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-preuthen/ Websites we reviewed today: 1- Jessica's Personal Page: http://schmafia.com/ 2- Loptoaded: https://loptoaded.com/ 3- Operance: https://operance.co/ 4- Statarb: https://www.consulting.statarb.in/ Background Music: Warm Memories - Emotional Inspiring Piano by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ | |||
| 21 Jul 2021 | #73 - My top 5 favourite startup podcasts | 00:07:59 | |
Hey Peeps. Today I will be sharing with you my favorite startup-related podcasts. I have learned so much from them and I am super excited to share them with you. | |||
| 17 Sep 2023 | #310 - How To Legally Create an Indie Company and Minimize Taxes | 00:41:26 | |
Have you ever wondered what it takes to set up your own company? In this podcast episode, I share my personal journey of starting UserQuest and the obstacles I encountered along the way. One of the biggest challenges was finding accountants who truly understood my software-as-a-service business model and the complexities of taxation. It was frustrating to navigate through the options for managing taxes, such as setting up the company in Estonia, only to realize the potential risks involved. Join me as I share my experiences and insights, and hopefully, you'll find inspiration for your own entrepreneurial journey. Links Timestamps Setting up a company [00:02:04] Tiago discusses the process of setting up a company, specifically in Portugal or Europe, and shares his experience and learnings. Challenges with finding an accountant [00:04:05] Tiago talks about the difficulties they faced in finding an accountant who understood their business model and could provide accurate tax advice. Reducing taxes [00:06:48] Tiago explains the research and efforts they made to try and reduce their taxes, as they were being taxed at a high rate that didn't align with their online business model. The frustrations of setting up a company [00:07:46] Tiago discusses the frustrations he faced when seeking advice on setting up a company and the simplicity that others claimed it to be. Investigating options in Singapore [00:08:44] Tiago explores the idea of setting up a company in Singapore, including the lower taxes and the requirement for a stakeholder to live in Singapore. Exploring Madeira as an option [00:09:45] Tiago considers Madeira as a potential location for their company, the concept of fiscal paradises, and the need to live in Madeira for tax benefits. Setting up a company in Estonia [00:15:37] Discusses the options and tax implications of setting up a company in Estonia, including paying taxes on dividends and profits. Double taxation and treaties [00:17:42] Explains the issue of double taxation when living in one country and having a company in another, and how treaties can help mitigate this problem. Legal concerns and hiring a lawyer [00:19:39] Details the decision to hire a lawyer to determine the legality of having a company in Estonia while living in Portugal, and the potential consequences of not paying taxes in the correct jurisdiction. Deciding on Estonia or Portugal [00:23:16] Tiago discusses the pros and cons of setting up a company in Estonia and Portugal, including the risks and potential benefits. Affordability of fines [00:25:29] Tiago reflects on the ability to afford fines and how it influenced the decision to choose Portugal for their company. Challenges with company registration in Portugal [00:27:20] Tiago shares the frustrating process of registering a company name in Portugal, including the slow bureaucracy and issues with the registration tool. Setting up the company [00:30:14] The speaker discusses the challenges they faced while trying to set up their company and the decision to physically go to the finance department. Setting up a business bank account [00:31:09] The speaker talks about the process of setting up a business bank account and their decision to go with Revolut, an online bank. Managing company expenses and taxes [00:33:06] The speaker explains the concept of minimizing company profits to reduce taxes and discusses strategies to take money out of the company as expenses. Lessons learned from the process [00:38:22] Tiago discusses the importance of doing your own research and asking questions when it comes to finances and taxes. The value of consulting a lawyer [00:39:30] Tiago explains the benefits of seeking professional advice from a lawyer who understands the law and can provide reliable information. Utilizing Chat GPT for assistance [00:40:30] Tiago shares how they used Chat GPT for calculations and comparisons, emphasizing its helpfulness in testing different scenarios. | |||
| 09 Aug 2021 | #92 - Reacting to a tweet about startups | 00:07:54 | |
Today I want to do something more mainstream. I will be reacting to some of the answers to an interesting tweet about startups. Relevant links: | |||
| 24 Jun 2022 | #229 - Interview With Tibo [Re-Published] | 00:34:34 | |
This is a republished episode Today I am chatting with Thibault (aka Tibo). He is a serial entrepreneur that has sold 2 startups and is currently building Tweethunter, a company that helps creators grow their audience on Twitter. Tibo gives great tips for any entrepreneur that is planning to bootstrap their company. Believe we don't want to miss this interview ;) Links About Tibo: Music And So It Begins by Artificial.Music | https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music/ Licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ | |||
| 30 Dec 2023 | #323 - The Crazy Journey from $0 to $100K in One Year! | 00:56:02 | |
In this episode, together with my co-founder João, we dive into our entrepreneurial rollercoaster with Pod Squeeze. From the ashes of a failed project to the thriving business we run today, we're peeling back the curtain on our journey. We'll chat about the crucial role of user feedback, the exhilarating boost from financial wins, and the gritty details of negotiations and taxes. Plus, we're getting real about the future—do we sell or keep growing? Join us as we share the lessons learned and the unbreakable bond we've built along the way. Links The journey begins (00:00:11) Tiago and Jerome reflect on their decision to work together and the challenges they faced. The struggles of entrepreneurship (00:02:05) Jerome discusses his frustration with freelancing and skepticism about entrepreneurship. Creating Pod Squeeze (00:06:57) The co-founders brainstorm and develop the idea for Pod Squeeze, emphasizing the importance of rapid prototyping. Early traction and pricing strategy (00:09:31) The co-founders discuss the initial traction and pricing adjustments for Pod Squeeze. Rapid growth and product launch (00:14:17) The excitement and success of Pod Squeeze's rapid growth and product launch are highlighted. Impact on confidence and mindset (00:20:44) Jerome shares how the success of their business has positively impacted his confidence and mindset. Financial success and confidence (00:21:12) Discussion on financial success leading to increased confidence and the illusion of being a genius. Validation and confidence through business success (00:22:27) The validation and confidence gained from proving oneself through successful business ventures. Transition from freelancing to full-time business (00:27:43) Jerome's decision to transition from freelancing to focusing solely on the business, impacting his quality of life. Negotiation and decision-making (00:35:19) Insights into negotiation strategies and decision-making processes, including differences in approaches between the co-founders. Challenges of transitioning to a product company (00:39:29) The frustrations and challenges of transitioning to a product company, including tax issues and negotiations with partners. Frustration with Tax and Legal Issues (00:40:39) Tiago and Jerome discuss the frustration and challenges they faced with taxes and legal issues for their business. Concerns about Business Growth (00:43:06) Jerome expresses concerns about the stagnation and decline in the growth of their business, Pod Squeeze. Decision to Pivot or Maintain (00:46:27) Jerome urges Tiago to consider pivoting their business strategy due to the stalling growth of Pod Squeeze. Debate on Future of Pod Squeeze (00:52:55) Jerome and Tiago discuss the options of either selling Pod Squeeze or maintaining it as a steady stream of income, and the possibility of starting a new project. Reflection on the Year and Future Plans (00:54:26) Tiago and Jerome reflect on the challenges faced during the year and express uncertainty about their energy for building something from scratch in the future. | |||
| 12 Jul 2021 | #64 - Changeit App Tech Stack | 00:10:06 | |
Today I bring you a more geeky episode for those who are passionate about Software Developing or want to learn more. I will be describing the tools and tech that I use to develop my climate change app, Changeit.app Relevant links: * Tools mentioned in this episode: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tiagorbf/changeit-app-tech-stack-episode-64 * My top favorite bootstrapping tools of all time (episode 57): https://anchor.fm/wannabentrepreneur/episodes/57---My-top-favorite-bootstrapping-tools-of-all-time-e13tnk1 * Send me a message: https://twitter.com/TiagoRBF | |||
| 07 Jan 2024 | #324 - Starting a Podcast in 24 Hours: Guerrilla Marketing 101! | 00:29:08 | |
Are you ready to dive into the world of guerrilla marketing and podcasting? I'm Tiago, the host of "The Wannabe Entrepreneur" and co-founder of PodSqueeze. In this episode, I'm excited to share our marketing focus for early 2024 and the behind-the-scenes of our rapid-fire podcast creation, "Lessons from a Podcaster." I'll walk you through our launch strategies, the innovative use of AI in our production, and how our podcast has skyrocketed PodSqueeze's marketing efforts. But it's not all work—I'll also get real about the challenges of maintaining work-life balance, avoiding burnout, and why personal well-being should never take a backseat. Join me as we explore the hustle and the humanity of entrepreneurship. Links Timestamps Tiago's Decision to Focus on Marketing (00:00:09) Tiago discusses his decision to focus solely on marketing for the first three months of 2024 and the reasons behind it. The Concept of Guerrilla Marketing (00:06:43) Tiago explains the concept of guerrilla marketing and its importance for their marketing strategy, emphasizing the need for low-budget, high-impact campaigns. Creating a Podcast for PodSqueeze (00:10:27) Tiago and his co-founder, John, brainstorm the idea of creating a podcast for PodSqueeze, discussing the benefits and reasons behind the decision. Challenges and Success in Starting the Podcast (00:13:17) Tiago shares the challenges and success of starting the podcast in just 24 hours, including the overwhelming response from potential guests and the technical aspects involved. Using AI for Podcast Intros and Outros (00:18:45) Tiago discusses the use of AI for creating podcast intros and outros, detailing the process and the outcome of using this technology. Initial Success of the Podcast Launch (00:20:28) Tiago reflects on the initial success of the podcast launch, including the viewership and downloads within the first 24 hours, and the creation of short content for the podcast. The launch of "What the F is PodSqueeze" campaign (00:21:26) Tiago discusses the idea of a marketing campaign to create buzz and attract attention for PodSqueeze. Struggling to balance work and social life (00:22:42) Tiago reflects on the challenge of balancing work commitments with maintaining a social life and personal well-being. The dilemma of prioritizing work over personal life (00:23:46) Tiago explores the conflict between dedicating himself entirely to work and the desire to enjoy a balanced personal life. Realizing the importance of work-life balance (00:24:52) Tiago acknowledges the need to prioritize mental health and social aspects alongside work commitments. Striving for a work-life balance (00:25:26) Tiago discusses the need to change his mindset and focus on maintaining a balance between work and personal life. Acknowledging the importance of disconnecting from work (00:26:02) Tiago emphasizes the significance of disconnecting from work and engaging in activities for personal well-being. Seeking balance and consistency (00:27:49) Tiago encourages feedback and shares his struggle with maintaining consistency while striving for work-life balance. | |||
| 30 Dec 2021 | #178 - Interviewing Anthony Castrio who founded Indie Worldwide | 00:46:17 | |
Interview with Anthony Castrio about the journey of building the Indie Worldwide community and his personal entrepreneurial background and nomad lifestyle. Episode Links: WBE Podcast: Background Music: Coffee Shop by PYC Music | https://soundcloud.com/pycmusic Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ | |||
| 26 Sep 2022 | #251 - Interviewing Sveta Bay About Building A Successful Info Product | 01:01:42 | |
Sveta Bay is the co-founder of makerbox.club a product that was able to grow from 0 $11K in only 3 months. In this interview, you will learn about Sveta's background and how she and Dan, without a tech background, were able to build their product only using NoCode tools and distribute it throughout the Indie community. About Sveta Twitter: https://twitter.com/sveta_bay MakerBox: https://www.makerbox.club/ About this Pod: Twitter: https://twitter.com/wbepodcast Join the Community: https://wannabe-entrepreneur.com/community Merch: http://store.wannabe-entrepreneur.com Background Music: Morning Routine by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
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| 07 Sep 2021 | #121 - Reviewing 4 amazing build in public projects | 00:25:28 | |
We are back with another great review of 4 amazing build in public projects. I hope you enjoy it if you you do please consider support this podcast here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tiagorbf 1st: 2nd: | |||
| 27 May 2021 | #18 - Thoughts of a sailor | 00:09:53 | |
Not a lot of news from my business but some thoughts about sailing. | |||
| 22 Jul 2023 | #302 - My Company is Making $10K Per Month | 00:28:08 | |
Is money a synonym for success? I'm thrilled to announce that we've reached a milestone of $10,000 in revenue. Plus, I recently bought a used car and the response on Twitter was amazing. Join me as I discuss the importance of freedom over money for indie makers and explore a potential product idea for a search engine for podcast episodes. I'll also reflect on my growth as an entrepreneur and how success has changed my self-perception. Lastly, I invite you to join our community and share this podcast with others in the indie maker community. Let's connect and learn together! Links Timestamps The milestone celebration [00:02:13] Tiago discusses reaching a significant milestone of $10,000 in revenue and plans to celebrate with a special dinner. Twitter monetization rumors [00:05:31] Tiago talks about the recent buzz on Twitter about content creators getting paid and their own experience with trying to monetize their account. Imposter syndrome and the journey of an indie company [00:09:50] Tiago reflects on their imposter syndrome and the mixed feelings about the future of their company, sharing insights from interviews with other successful entrepreneurs. Freedom vs Money [00:10:49] Tiago discusses the importance of freedom over money and asks the audience to choose between working hard for $1 million or having full freedom with less money. Creating a Podcast Search Engine [00:11:58] Tiago shares their idea of creating a search engine for podcasts to make it easier to find specific episodes and discusses using OpenAI's embeddings for smart searches. Building a Search Engine for Podcasts" [00:13:55] Tiago explains the benefits of having a search engine for podcasts and the potential for creating a landing page for each episode, while acknowledging the challenges of monetizing the idea. Tiago's self-confidence and validation [00:21:22] Tiago reflects on how their self-confidence and ego have changed with success, and how they are now seen as a reference by others. The stages of believing in a dream [00:22:29] Tiago discusses the stages of believing in a dream, from thinking it's impossible to realizing it's possible through persistence and hard work. The importance of passion and challenging oneself [00:27:03] Tiago emphasizes the importance of passion and challenging oneself, sharing examples of successful individuals who continue to work hard and pursue their passions despite already achieving financial success. Mentions Changeit app: 00:00:12 Twitter: 00:05:31 GPT-4: 00:07:38 OpenAI: 00:11:58, 00:13:00 Trello: 00:10:49 Spotify: 00:11:58 Wagyu beef: 00:14:57 Coldplay Concert: 00:24:39 - 00:25:54 Community for Entrepreneurs: 00:27:03 | |||
| 13 May 2021 | #2 - What am I actually building? | 00:04:42 | |
In this episode I speak about my first side project (nasal filters) and my most recent project (changeit a climate change app). | |||
| 30 Nov 2022 | #265 - What can we learn from the Indie Astronauts? | 00:34:21 | |
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 Use the code WBE20 to get 20% off on any plan About The Podcast Get your product featured in the podcast Background Music Music: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ | |||
| 16 May 2021 | #7 - I need QA! | 00:04:50 | |
A nasty undetected bug was preventing users to open the link in some of changeit notifications! Today I reflect on the role of QA (Quality Assurance). | |||
| 09 Jun 2021 | #31 - To the mooooonnnn! | 00:05:46 | |
We reached 1k plays in this episode so let's talk about that and why I love and hate coding
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| 02 Dec 2021 | #170 - Interviewing Pierre about the best NoCode tools available | 01:01:20 | |
In this episode, I am interviewing Pierre Tillement. Pierre is a NoCode freelancer. Five years ago he stopped his MBA to put his full focus on building his Startup, only using NoCode tools. After building a successful product he decided to focus on becoming a NoCode freelancer and bootstrapper. In this episode, Pierre will describe his favorite NoCode tools and it's use cases. As a developer myself I was amazed by the capabilities of these tools. About this podcast
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| 22 May 2021 | #13 - Changeit Business Models | 00:10:29 | |
Finally, I am ready to speak about the different business models I considered for changeit and which I am pursuing at the moment.
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| 05 Apr 2023 | #287 - Twitter's Unfair API Price - I Had to Call Luca | 01:00:17 | |
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. Links Timestamps Tragedy in the Indie Community [00:00:12] Discussion of Elon Musk's increase in prices of Twitter's API and its impact on indie tools. Comparison of Lifestyles [00:03:00] Comparison of the lifestyle of the super-rich and the struggles of those in poverty. From Survival to Success [00:06:40] Comparison of the stress of working for someone else to the stress of being an indie hacker trying to survive. Discussion of the launch of Pod Squeeze and its rapid growth. Product Hunt Launch [00:09:37] Discussion of the launch of Pod Squeeze on Product Hunt and its unexpected success. Twitter API Price Increase [00:17:11] Tiago and Luca discuss the recent increase in prices of Twitter's API by Elon Musk and how it affects the indie community. Impact on Indie Projects [00:20:09] Luca shares his experience and thoughts on how the Twitter API price increase will affect indie projects and their sustainability. Understanding Twitter's API [00:22:04] Discussion on the different types of requests and endpoints on Twitter's API and the new limitations on the number of requests allowed. Twitter's API Pricing Plans [00:24:03] Explanation of the pricing plans for Twitter's API, including the basic plan and the enterprise plan, and the number of requests allowed. Big Companies Paying for Twitter's API [00:26:06] Discussion on why big companies like Buffer and Hootsuite are willing to pay for Twitter's API despite the high cost. Importance of Twitter Tools for Indie Hackers [00:28:13] Explanation of the importance of Twitter tools like Hivoe and FeedHive for indie hackers to interact with Twitter on a professional level and grow their audience. Reasons for Twitter's API Price Increase [00:30:13] Discussion on the reasons behind Elon Musk's decision to increase the prices of Twitter's API, including fighting against bots, generating more revenue, and reducing server load. Twitter API price increase [00:32:10] Discussion on the recent increase in prices of Twitter's API and its impact on the indie community. **Effects on the indie community [00:33:30]** The host shares his personal experiences as an indie hacker and the launch of his product on Product Hunt. Regulation of Twitter [00:39:13] The host and guest discuss whether the Twitter API price increase should be regulated and suggest alternative ways for Twitter to monetize its API. Next Steps for Every and Inboxes [00:43:08] Founder of Vui shares his plans after the shock of the Twitter API update, including evaluating the possibility of selling the products to bigger companies and potentially shutting down both products. Lessons Learned [00:50:37] The speaker shares his personal experience as an indie hacker and the importance of avoiding platform risk and diversifying efforts. Reflection and Action [00:58:22] The speaker encourages reflection and action to make things better for indie makers. They express gratitude towards Twitter makers and end the episode on a lower note, reflecting on the challenges faced by indie makers. Background Music Music: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ | |||
| 08 Jun 2023 | #296 - We are getting on each other's nerves... | 00:29:14 | |
Have you ever wondered if remote work is as productive as working from an office? In this podcast episode, I, Tiago, an indie hacker and entrepreneur, share my experience with remote work and the benefits of working from a co-working space with my co-founder, João. I believe that remote work can be productive, but it depends on the type of work and how long you are doing it. In my opinion, a hybrid mode of work could be the best balance. I also discuss the challenges of running a startup and dealing with customer churn. Join me in supporting the indie hacker community and listening to this podcast. Links Timestamps Working from a co-working space [00:01:15] Tiago discusses the benefits of working from a co-working space and how it helps with loneliness and productivity. Remote work productivity [00:03:18] Tiago talks about the productivity of remote work and how it can decrease over time due to distractions. Finding a good co-founder [00:08:11] Tiago shares his experience with finding a good co-founder and how it can make or break a project. Tiago's Entrepreneurial Journey [00:09:13] Tiago shares his experience of starting out as an entrepreneur and how he connected with a successful entrepreneur who became his mentor. Importance of Compromise in Business Partnership [00:10:58] Tiago discusses the importance of compromise in his business partnership with Sean and how they deal with disagreements. Challenges of Running a Tech Product [00:13:49] Tiago talks about the challenges of running a tech product, including high churn rates and customer complaints, and the importance of putting oneself in the other person's shoes to communicate effectively. Bug prioritization [00:17:22] Tiago discusses the need for prioritizing bugs and tasks in his company and how they handle them. Churn problem [00:18:21] Tiago talks about the churn problem in his company and how they are trying to solve it by asking users for feedback. Risk and uncertainty [00:20:12] Tiago discusses the risks and uncertainties of running a business, including platform risk and competition, and his personal philosophy on living life on his own terms. Capitalism and Indie Hacking [00:25:37] Tiago discusses the negative effects of capitalism on business and how indie hacking can be a more pure way of making money. Indie Hacker Conference [00:26:34] Tiago talks about his idea of creating an indie hacker conference in Lisbon and asks for feedback from his co-founder. Focus on Pod Squeeze [00:27:25] Tiago reflects on his current focus on his project Pod Squeeze and wonders about his future projects. | |||
| 04 Nov 2023 | #316 - Interviewing Dagobert About How to Avoid Burnout as a Founder | 01:36:52 | |
Have you ever experienced burnout and its impact on your health? Well, Dagobert shares his personal experience with burnout and how it led to a significant shift in his work-life balance. We also dive into the importance of therapy for mental health and how it played a crucial role in Dagobert's recovery. Links Timetsamps The challenges of becoming official (00:04:43) Tiago and Dagobert discuss the process of becoming an official company and the frustrations and complexities they faced with the tax system. The benefits of using Lemon Squeezy (00:06:57) Dagobert explains how using Lemon Squeezy as a merchant of record can simplify the tax burden and accounting process for online businesses. The complexities of the tax system (00:10:16) Tiago and Dagobert discuss the complicated nature of the tax system, including the different tax rates in different countries and the deductions that can be made to reduce taxes. The burnout and realization of goals (00:11:21) Tiago discusses his burnout and how he became obsessed with reaching a monthly income of $10,000, only to realize it didn't solve all his problems. The risks and peace of mind (00:12:09) Tiago talks about the peace of mind he feels with his recurring income, although there is a small chance it could go to zero. The collapse and symptoms of burnout (00:18:10) Dagobert describes the moment his body broke down due to burnout, experiencing symptoms such as racing heart, tingling sensations, and anxiety. The burnout realization (00:22:24) Speaker 2 discusses how he initially dismissed the idea of burnout but eventually realizes that it is the cause of his symptoms. Impact on the business and relationship (00:25:16) Speaker 2 explains how his burnout affected the business and caused stress for his partner, leading to the collapse of the business. Living in constant stress (00:27:43) Speaker 2 reflects on how he got used to living in constant stress and denial as an entrepreneur, leading to his burnout. The challenges of relying on Twitter for income (00:31:59) Speaker 2 discusses the stress and pressure of depending on Twitter for income and the need to go viral. Dealing with burnout and self-care (00:33:02) Speaker 2 shares their experience of burnout and the steps they took to address it, including meditation, journaling, and therapy. Transitioning to a job and financial stability (00:34:04) Speaker 2 talks about the decision to find a job for financial stability and the relief it brought to both themselves and their partner. The trust and autonomy in the new job (00:42:46) Speaker 2 talks about being given complete autonomy in their new job as a product manager and the trust placed in them by the company. The value of experience and skills (00:44:16) Speaker 1 and Speaker 2 discuss how the skills and experience gained over the years have made Speaker 2 valuable in their current role. Success and recognition in the startup (00:49:41) Speaker 2 reflects on how their past failures and experiences in building startups have been recognized and valued by the founders of the current startup they work for. The beginning of the entrepreneurial journey (01:00:17) Tiago discusses the criteria that would make him sell his business and the challenges he may face in the future. Lucy's current situation (01:02:06) Dagobert talks about how Lucy is still trying to make the business work and the financial struggles she is facing. Differences in moving on (01:05:46) Dagobert explains how he has moved on from the business while Lucy is still trying to find a way to make it work, despite the challenges she faces. Recognizing and Preventing Burnout (01:10:35) Discussion about the importance of recognizing burnout and tips for preventing it, including the recommendation of therapy. The Importance of Finding the Right Therapist (01:11:36) Speaker 2 shares his skepticism about therapy and the importance of finding a therapist who understands the body and can provide a different perspective. Unlocking Stuck Energy in the Body (01:17:12) Explanation of how therapy can help unlock stuck energy in the body, leading to more clarity and the ability to make decisions. The decision-making struggle (01:20:00) The speakers discuss the struggle of decision-making and how it can be influenced by fear and hesitation. The importance of therapy for founders (01:21:06) They discuss the benefits of having a therapist by your side as a founder, helping to provide clarity and objectivity in decision-making and potentially saving time and avoiding ego-driven decisions. Couples therapy for co-founders (01:23:14) They explore the idea of co-founder therapy and how it can help address issues and improve communication between co-founders, potentially preventing mistakes and improving the overall success of the startup. Regaining Power and Mental Support (01:29:30) Tiago compares being an entrepreneur to being an athlete and discusses the importance of mental support in achieving success. Learning Soft Skills and Balancing Work (01:30:50) Dagobert talks about learning soft skills, finding balance, and prioritizing health and enjoyment in his work. New Powers and Taking a Different Approach (01:33:03) Dagobert shares his new perspective on work, focusing on having productive and meaningful hours rather than overworking himself. | |||