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Bootstrapping SaaS

Bootstrapping SaaS is a podcast where I document my attempts at getting to $10K in MRR with my SaaS products as a one-man show: designer, developer, marketer.

I talk about recent updates with my SaaS', conundrums, lessons, successful outcomes, and a few personal things here and there.

Once in a while, I bring in a guest and we talk.

The show is roughly prepared with bullet points, but mostly a free rain of thoughts with whatever is going on that week.

The first 40 episodes have been mostly about Claritask up until I exited: https://bootstrapping-saas.transistor.fm/episodes/claritask-sold

Starting with Episode 41 I cover more attempts, ideas, findings, and other potential products.

Get in touch via Twitter at https://twitter.com/valsopi

Podcast website: https://bootstrapping-saas.transistor.fm/

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Update frequency
every 10 days
Average duration
29 minutes
Episodes
79
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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Discipline

Discipline

In this episode I talk about how client work is making me more disciplined with Claritask. Also, how I am positioning Claritask more as a company and less like an indiehacker side-product, which is n…

00:11:05  |   Sun 15 Sep 2019
Grinding and fighting a (good) fight

Grinding and fighting a (good) fight

In this episode I talk about how client work is helping me keep the lights on with Claritask, but it's getting me away from it on daily basis, which I hate.

  • Also, I talk about how I don't want money t…
00:24:04  |   Sun 08 Sep 2019
Sales in a Bootstrapped Saas with Louis Nicholls

Sales in a Bootstrapped Saas with Louis Nicholls

Louis Nichols was a cofounder of a VC backed startup that exited and now he consults startups and founders on sales and marketing.

In this Episode we go down into the basics of what Sales mean for a b…

01:06:22  |   Sat 31 Aug 2019
The one where I have a lot to say

The one where I have a lot to say

Two big announcements:

  • Next show (EP17) I will have a guest who I will announce a few days before the show. He is a sales marketer for B2B #Saas businesses
  • I have new sponsors for the show starting EP1…
00:32:35  |   Fri 23 Aug 2019
Focusing on the ones who love Claritask

Focusing on the ones who love Claritask

It's tricky, focusing on tire kickers and those who are not sure about using Claritask — because they require the most time to support (time that I do not have) and chances are will not convert. Thes…

00:17:29  |   Mon 12 Aug 2019
How I work

How I work

In this episode I go into detail on how I divide my tasks in Claritask (Features & Quickies). Also talk about latest in Claritask (features & new clients).

On Youtube: https://youtu.be/1A4cib0LkfU

Ther…

00:21:50  |   Sat 03 Aug 2019
Embracing Bootstrapper Life

Embracing Bootstrapper Life

In this episode I talk about how I am embracing the bootstrapping life more and more and how taking controlled risks and having more money in the bank is helping me make better decisions.

Please, fill…

00:16:44  |   Sun 28 Jul 2019
Milestone: $500 All Time Revenue

Milestone: $500 All Time Revenue

Also, how taking side projects in costing me more time than it's worth the cash that I am *NOT* getting.

Claritask is doing great with current clients, they are adding more people, new features are co…

00:23:27  |   Sat 20 Jul 2019
Getting my head out of my ass

Getting my head out of my ass

The angel investment possibility I mentioned on EP10 didn't go through and glad it actually didn't. I can continue building Claritask on my own terms for my clients. Also a listener, Kevin Ratez from…

00:20:17  |   Fri 05 Jul 2019
Should I be taking Angel investment?

Should I be taking Angel investment?

There are ton of positives I am feeling about my talks with the potential angel investor. There are a few things which make me reluctant in taking this investment, but overall — the mood is positive.

00:29:47  |   Fri 21 Jun 2019
Not doing what I should be doing!

Not doing what I should be doing!

I start with a little bit of venting on how I am not doing enough with my outreach efforts and hanging out in places (Twitter) where my clients are not. My best visits come from Linkedin, Medium, Quo…

00:18:43  |   Sun 16 Jun 2019
Loving the boring bits and the Saas grind

Loving the boring bits and the Saas grind

I talk about the boring bits, how Saas is a long game and you really have to love the grind. Then I continue on how things are getting serious because a new client signed up with +30 staff and "daily…

00:32:43  |   Sun 09 Jun 2019
When not to quit and how to run your Saas as a hobby

When not to quit and how to run your Saas as a hobby

In this episode I talk about how to know when you have a product with some positive signals and how to push through. I also, quickly talk about the benefits of thinking of your business as a hobby an…

00:20:23  |   Sun 02 Jun 2019
Lead problems and what I'll be doing next

Lead problems and what I'll be doing next

In this episode I talk about how leads are still a problem and that I will focus on content (I describe in detail what is working for me and where I will focus my efforts). Also, that I will be givin…

00:26:00  |   Sun 26 May 2019
Weekly confessions while driving

Weekly confessions while driving

In this episode I talk about how hard the week was. Not that anything in particular happened, but the way I feel about things going slower than I want them to be — and how I am trying to overcome the…

00:29:58  |   Sun 19 May 2019
Content marketing, the long game, and getting lucky

Content marketing, the long game, and getting lucky

In this episode I talk about how I am focusing on Content Marketing as my sole growth channel of choice, for now.

Other notes include on how I don't want to play the 'numbers game' just yet and how I …

00:27:09  |   Fri 10 May 2019
Overwhelmed with work, taking small steps, and delighting customers

Overwhelmed with work, taking small steps, and delighting customers

This week starts with me explaining how I am overwhelmed with everything I am working on in and around Claritask (code, marketing, sales, growth) and what steps I am taking to not burn out

The rest of…

00:22:07  |   Fri 03 May 2019
New pricing plans & the way forward

New pricing plans & the way forward

In this episode I talk about how I worked less (not in purpose) and actually, did more.

Also, here are quick show notes:
- Growth channels for the time being
- Current numbers (MRR, users)
- Website upda…

00:33:41  |   Fri 26 Apr 2019
Growth strategies I am currently considering

Growth strategies I am currently considering

In this very first inaugural show of Bootstrapping Saas, I get to talk about various growth channels I am considering for Claritask.com. While daily activity with current users is solid, my challenge…

00:26:28  |   Fri 19 Apr 2019
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