Arvid Kahl talks about starting and bootstrapping businesses, how to build an audience, and how to build in public.
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Behind the scenes stories of how we're building bootstrapped companies
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Brian Casel (@casjam) and Jordan Gal (@jordangal) share their raw and real behind-the-scenes of their entrepreneur journeys. From bootstrapping software startups to raising money to selling and exiting businesses, to growing teams and the emotional rollercoaster that is startup life. It's all here in Brian and Jordan's weekly(ish) updates.
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On this podcast, I discuss the different ways to make money online as well as the different tools and resources I use and recommend. In addition, I will also interview entrepreneurs and companies and answer your questions.
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Bootstrapped Unicorns: Entrepreneurship with Josh Pies About the Podcast Bootstrapped Unicorns is dedicated to Examining the Journey of Entrepreneurship. Interviews of entrepreneurs – finding out their back story, how they discovered their business, and how they overcame the challenges they faced, will help you – our viewers, friends, and peers – move forward with confidence. Josh Pies (Host), serial entrepreneur and guy who has hit both good and hard times, never gives up. What has fueled h ...
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Welcome to Bootstrapped Growth where you will get actionable, tactical steps you can implement immediately to get results. No latest tips or tactics. No mindset training or feelings. Myself and the guests I bring on are going to share with you the most effective sales, marketing and business skills, strategies, and frameworks so you can repeatedly build a business in any economy.
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We’ve been in the food delivery industry since 2005 and have bootstrapped the entire way. While we compete with VC backed behemoths, this podcast gives listeners an idea about day to day life as an entrepreneur behind closed doors.
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Two bootstrappers building SaaS apps on Shopify, sharing their experiences along the way. TBX is a weekly podcast by Jack Kowalski of NeatShift and Bjorn Forsberg of FORSBERG+two.
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A transparent account of bootstrapping an insurance business as a solo founder.
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This podcast will follow my journey as I create https://www.reviewiply.com my latest bootsrapped SaaS. I will keep you updated on everything that goes on. How many customers, how many free trials, what is the MRR? All of the details you could want about my latest SaaS product.
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Backstage Capital is venture investment fund that backs underrepresented tech startup founders. Since inception in September 2015, Backstage has deployed nearly $2m into 40+ startups around the U.S. that are led by women, POC, and LGBT founders. This podcast takes you behind the scenes to show you what it's like to build a fund from scratch and give you deep insights into what investors are REALLY looking for. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You might steal a donut. But that'll have nothing to do ...
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The Virtual Shift: Redefining Remote Work
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LINK TO YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gQAjzYiil-A YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@BootstrappedUnicornsPodcast ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: April 2024 RELEASE DATE: September 2024 EPISODE: 25 SHOW NOTES: Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! In this episode, host Josh Pies sits down with Scott Rammage, the founder of HireVP. They dive deep i…
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Welcome to the weird world of web scraping in the AI age, where founders have to protect their data from hungry AI companies but also need to collect information from all kinds of (not so) public APIs. Today, I dive into a particularly confusing situation I am in with Podscan when it comes to scraping and keeping the web free and open. This episode…
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Join us in the (free) Bootstrapped Web community on Ripple.fm Today: Why makes SaaS more difficult than other business models? Rosie first customers! Brian's pricing experiment update. Training businesses. AI waves. Profitability at $1-2m. College Football. US Open Tennis. Brian's stuff: Brian's "One Month MVP" service Brian's SaaS, Clarityflow Bri…
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PR, Publicity, and Media Coverage for Entrepreneurs and Podcasters (with Mickie Kennedy)
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💡 Guest bio Mickie Kennedy stumbled into the world of PR and marketing while finishing up a poetry degree 27 years ago. After realizing that waiting tables and writing poetry was not sustainable, he transitioned into PR and founded eReleases, a PR service that helps businesses get their news to the media. His background in writing and creativity ha…
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We launched a $40k/month newsletter
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In this episode: how we launched our newsletter, Bootstrapped Giants. Presented by: Superhuman, the email app that gets us to inbox zero fast, helps us sell more and enables us to collaborate. Time stamps: [00:01:03] Why start the Bootstrapped Giants podcast? [00:01:26] Can you introduce yourself briefly? [00:04:03] Should we use clickbait titles? …
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LINK TO YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/N6HiV1tauGA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@BootstrappedUnicornsPodcast ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: April 2024 RELEASE DATE: September 2024 EPISODE: 24 SHOW NOTES: Welcome back to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! We are thrilled this time around to welcome James Keyes to the show. He is a bona fide celebrity…
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344: Andrew Davies — The Power of a Merchant of Record
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Andrew Davies (@andjdavies) runs marketing for Paddle, the payment provider that powers several of my businesses. They also recently ran an AI launchpad accelerator, which massively impacted the trajectory of my business, Podscan. It's about time we chat more about money on the pod. Today, I get to talk to Andrew about all things payment, why a Mer…
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342: The Evolution of Coding in the AI Era
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This week, instead of writing code, I delegated it — to AI. I've been doing this a lot lately. But does that mean I am losing my ability to code? And what about people learning how to code? Is AI serving them, or does it block them from learning the real thing? Here's what's happening in software development, if it's even worth bothering with, and …
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344: Should Indie Hackers Go to Tech Conferences?
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I gave up going to tech conferences. But that probably is an outdated opinion, particularly since as an entrepreneur, I benefit much more from hanging out with my peers. Here's what changed and why you should really consider going to these events if you're an indie founder. This episode is sponsored by Podscan.fm The blog post: https://thebootstrap…
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Today on Bootstrapped Web: What if we bootstrapped? Funnel projects. Pricing experiments. Software speed. Tech-enabled services. Listener conversations on Ripple. Join our free community for Bootstrapped Web listeners Connect with Jordan: Jordan's company, Rosie Jordan on Twitter: @jordangal Jordan on Threads: @jordangal Connect with Brian: Brian's…
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Connect with Brian, Jordan and fellow listeners in the Bootstrapped Web community on Ripple.fm Today: Asking the hard-hitting questions like... Coconut pastries... for or against? Is anyone actually able to log into the black hole that is Meta ads? Publishing a 1-page HTML landing page shouldn't be difficult. Should it? Brian's stuff: Brian's "One …
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Feeling the weight of success can be just as challenging as the climb to get there. At any point during your journey, you're confronted with having to make choices where the outcome is uncertain. I'm right in that position. So let's dive into a balancing act between the grand vision and the minutiae of running a business. This episode is sponsored …
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340: kerollmops — From Hackathon to Success: The Meilisearch Story
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@kerollmops, the technical brain behind the open-source search engine Meilisearch, joins me for a nerdy chat about all things search. I’ve been using this blazing fast tech for my own business, podscan, and kero has helped me through a few challenges over the last few weeks. I really want to dive into the economics of building a business on top of …
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LINK TO YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/kynuHiFEVpI YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@BootstrappedUnicornsPodcast ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: March 2024 RELEASE DATE: August 2024 EPISODE: 23 SHOW NOTES: In this episode of Bootstrapped Unicorns, host Josh Pies delves into the journey of achieving location freedom and setting life goals with guest Kevin…
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LINK TO YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/_mcfmNJKZ2M YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@BootstrappedUnicornsPodcast ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: March 2024 RELEASE DATE: August 2024 EPISODE: 22 SHOW NOTES: Welcome back to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! In this episode, host Josh Pies welcomes Jeremy Morris of Total Concord Cleaning. Jeremy has one co…
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Ripple.fm is live and open. Rosie is live for self serve signups. Niche social networking. Advertising using video. Cold outreach playbooks. And a special guest joins the show Join our free community for Bootstrapped Web listeners Connect with Jordan: Jordan's company, Rosie Jordan on Twitter: @jordangal Jordan on Threads: @jordangal Connect with B…
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339: Does Your SaaS Need a “User Tour?”
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Is it a good idea to guide your users through your app when they sign up? Or does it show that your interface is too convoluted? The answer is: yes. Both. And it depends on what you're building, who it's for, and what they expect. This episode is sponsored by Podscan.fm The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/does-your-saas-need-a-user-to…
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LINK TO YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/doEj4CsOsIk YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@BootstrappedUnicornsPodcast ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: March 2024 RELEASE DATE: August 2024 EPISODE: 21 SHOW NOTES: The Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast is back with an all new episode. In episode 21, host Josh Pies welcomes Terry Weaver, speaker, business coach, autho…
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LINK TO YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/TrUBqyeot2o YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@BootstrappedUnicornsPodcast ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: February 2024 RELEASE DATE: August 2024 EPISODE: 20 SHOW NOTES: The BU podcast is back with episode 20! This time around, host Josh Pies welcomes author, entrepreneur and blue-collar advocate Ken Rusk. In this e…
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E00: Why can't Andrew start this podcast?
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We recorded 4 episodes and Andrew hasn't posted 1. Why not?על ידי Andrew Warner and Jesse Pujji
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Brian launches built and launched something new. 2 things actually. Jordan changes pricing strategy for Rosie. Brian also changes pricing strategy for Clarityflow. And all find our AI hardware "friend". Connect with Brian, Jordan and fellow listeners in the Bootstrapped Web community on Ripple.fm Brian's stuff: Brian launched Ripple.fm Brian's new …
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“Working In” vs “Working On” the Business
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I ran into a pretty substantial question this week. Am I working in my business, or am I working on my business? I've been spending so much time building features, talking to customers, – it's operational work in the trenches. It’s taking small steps, looking at the ground, instead of dreaming of giant leaps while gazing at the stars. So, what can …
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LINK TO YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/K9gpqiv3lQA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@BootstrappedUnicornsPodcast ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: February 2024 RELEASE DATE: August 2024 EPISODE: 19 SHOW NOTES: Welcome to another episode of the Bootstrapped Unicorns podcast! You could say that this one is rather electrifying, because host Josh Pies welcome…
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337: Doing Things that Don’t Scale …Unintentionally
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What happens when something that was good enough isn't good enough anymore? Unscalable hands-on experiments work great in the early stages of a business. But what if you run into the scale problem without wanting to? (And what do you do about it when everything explodes while you figure it out?) This episode is sponsored by Podscan.fm The blog post…
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Avoiding Churning and Excelling in Outbound Prospecting (with Steve Wallace)
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Guest Bio Steve Wallace is a seasoned sales professional and Chief Revenue Officer at Maverick App. With a background in insurance sales and a knack for outbound prospecting, Steve has honed his skills in building a book of business from scratch. Today, he focuses on training other sales agents and elevating their careers through effective business…
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LINK TO YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/l45wVnExYm0 YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@BootstrappedUnicornsPodcast ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: January 2024 RELEASE DATE: July 2024 EPISODE: 18 SHOW NOTES: Welcome back to the Bootstrapped Unicorns podcast! This week, host Josh Pies goes solo. Sometimes, you want to do something just for the sake of doing…
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From Classroom to Coaching: Bootstrapping a Parenting Business (with Marcus Higgs)
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💬 Show Notes Guest Bio Marcus Higgs is a former high school English teacher turned transformational coach. With a background in teaching across South Korea, Spain, Thailand, and Saudi Arabia, Marcus brings a wealth of experience in education and personal development. Now based in the Bahamas, Marcus focuses on empowering parents to connect with the…
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The Mayor of Orlando Wasn't Elected
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LINK TO YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/9mK-9I7Mv0U YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@BootstrappedUnicornsPodcast ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: January 2024 RELEASE DATE: July 2024 EPISODE: 17 SHOW NOTES: Welcome to another episode of the Bootstrapped Unicorns podcast! Today, Josh has the pleasure of sitting with the mayor of Orlando - okay, he's the un…
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336: The 7 Deadly Sins of Indie Hacking
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`Indie Hackers have sinned. They allowed the seven deadly sins into their founder lives. And now we must cast them out. Well, let's be a little bit less dramatic. We already have enough drama in our busy founder lives. Still, something about the seven deadly sins translates pretty well into how many indie hackers comport themselves. Here's where we…
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Yet another new product announcement from Brian. Jordan launches to first customers. The era of hacking on new ideas. Summer speed ups. Professional standards. Vacations. Special guest joins us to tell us it's time to stop. Connect with Jordan: Jordan's company, Rosie Jordan on Twitter: @jordangal Jordan on Threads: @jordangal Connect with Brian: B…
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What Is a Business Broker?
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LINK TO YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/8alWI6gaSe0 YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@BootstrappedUnicornsPodcast ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: January 2024 RELEASE DATE: July 2024 EPISODE: 16 SHOW NOTES: You're an entrepreneur. The creation of your business is on your mind. Growing your business is your priority. But, what happens when that business gr…
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LINK TO YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/UK5kSVnTbks YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@BootstrappedUnicornsPodcast ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: January 2024 RELEASE DATE: July 2024 EPISODE: 15 SHOW NOTES: Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns podcast! Or, should we say, welcome "back", as our guest is Orlando chiropractor Dr. Michael Gampolo. He's not ju…
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Brian's next product announcement. Marketing first. Small bets. Private podcasting. AI product development speed. Summer vacations. Connect with Brian: Brian's next product landing page Brian's Service: Tailor-Made UI Brian's SaaS, Clarityflow Brian on Twitter: @casjam Brian on Threads: @brian.casel Connect with Jordan: Jordan's company, Rosie Jord…
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Near Death Experiences and Neurodivergent Entrepreneurship (with Stuart Morris)
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💬 Show Notes About Stuart Morris Stuart Morris is a neurodivergent serial entrepreneur, tech inventor, TEDx speaker, and the CEO of the world's leading celebrancy training business. Stuart's journey from a disruptive school kid to a successful entrepreneur is nothing short of inspiring. He has a knack for turning challenges into opportunities and h…
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These last weeks have been a bit much. What do they say? “Take a break before the break takes you?” Well, I got quite close to that this week. This episode is sponsored by Podscan.fm The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/tipping-over/ The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/355-tipping-over Check out Podscan to get alerts when you'…
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How to Claim Up to $32k in Self-Employment Tax Credits (with Alisa Cook)
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Guest Bio A former educator and now entrepreneur, Alisa is on a mission to help self-employed individuals and small business owners unlock substantial financial relief through the Self-Employed Tax Credit (SETC) program. You deserve to know how you can claim up to $32,220 in tax credits from 2020 and 2021. Episode Highlights: 1. From the Classroom …
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Do you want to win the game or keep on playing? Today, I'll dive into a mentality shift I experienced recently while building Podscan: how about I just get rid of all the "professional posturing?" Here's to being sincere and not being too serious! This episode is sponsored by Podscan.fm The blog post :https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/sincere-not-…
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333: Kitze — Juggling Projects, ADHD, and the Indie Hacker Lifestyle
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@Kitze, a Serial indie hacker and entrepreneur, shares his journey through a landscape filled with multiple projects like Sizzy, a browser for developers, Benji, a productivity app, and a comprehensive full-stack video course. Kitze opens up about how his ADHD diagnosis has shaped his work ethic and productivity, revealing the personal motivations …
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US Presidential debate analysis. America. Launch week. First customers. Perfect storm for a new product idea. Questioning assumptions. Seeking feedback. Connect with Jordan: Jordan's company, Rosie Jordan on Twitter: @jordangal Jordan on Threads: @jordangal Connect with Brian: Brian's consultancy: Tailor-Made UI Brian's SaaS, Clarityflow Brian on T…
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From Savings to Success: Mastering Frugal Entrepreneurship (with Therese Nicklas)
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💡 Summary: Our guest, a seasoned entrepreneur with 20+ years of self-employment, shares invaluable lessons on financial planning and asset management, particularly for women business owners. Discover how they used personal savings and a home equity loan to get started! 💬 Key Takeaway: Minimizing overhead and avoiding unnecessary debt are crucial st…
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332: Beyond Small Bets — Embracing the Big Play
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What happens when the 'small bets' strategy leads to a big win, and you're not prepared for it? Well, you adapt! So that's what I'm working on this week: figuring out a way forward now that circumstances have shifted. This episode is sponsored by Podscan.fm The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/beyond-small-bets-embracing-the-big-play/ …
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The Kid Who Watched a Cartoon
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LINK TO YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/hv5XH_PDDPU YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@BootstrappedUnicornsPodcast ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: December 22, 2023 RELEASE DATE: June 27, 2024 EPISODE: 14 SHOW NOTES: This one was fun. Jazz lovers, you're especially going to enjoy this episode. Welcome to episode 14 of the Bootstrapped Unicorns podcast! In …
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