I'm the co-founder of Transistor.fm (podcast hosting and analytics). I write about SaaS marketing, bootstrapping startups, pursuing a good life, building calm companies, business ethics, and creating a better society,.
Come meet me in this sketchy warehouse.
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When I got to the address, the door looked like this: However, once inside, I was surprised to see an incredible podcast recording studio: On April 1st, Nathan Barry (founder of Kit) asked me to join him in an industrial area of Chicago to record a podcast. This was for the opening of the new Kit Studios in Chicago. Even cooler: anyone with a Kit account can use it. (I'm told the outside is much nicer now. π) Nathan and I sat down, and he interviewed me. Iβm proud of this one. I talked about my startup journey, increasing your chances of success, why you want survivor bias in business, and things I've changed my mind on. It's probably one of my best interviews. I'd love for you to check it out: If you'd prefer to listen, you can find the audio version here:
(Nathan hosts his podcast on Transistor β thanks, Nathan! π)
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Justin Jackson's SaaS marketing experiments
I'm the co-founder of Transistor.fm (podcast hosting and analytics). I write about SaaS marketing, bootstrapping startups, pursuing a good life, building calm companies, business ethics, and creating a better society,.
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