Justin Jackson

Justin Jackson

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Bootstrapping, SaaS, podcasting, calm companies🎙️ Co-founder of Transistor.fm

Appears in 9 Episodes

Brian's launch – how did it go?

Brian's launch – how did it go?

Episode 9 · · 01:18:04

Justin and Brian talk about how Brian's launch for Instrumental Components went. "Some things are way harder now that I'm older." Brian describes some of the technical challenges fac...
"I hit my initial goal for my business – what's next?"

"I hit my initial goal for my business – what's next?"

Episode 8 · · 01:26:46

Justin is wrestling with strategic decisions for Transistor after hitting his initial "success goal," while Brian is two weeks away from launching a new Rails components product and ...
"Waiting for the Dam to Break" - Jordan Gal's bet on voice AI

"Waiting for the Dam to Break" - Jordan Gal's bet on voice AI

Episode 7 · · 01:08:23

Jordan Gal is breaking the mold with his new startup Rosie. He's targeting non-technical small business owners using consumer-style marketing rather than the B2B approaches most SaaS...
Figuring out what to do next (Adam Wathan)

Figuring out what to do next (Adam Wathan)

Episode 6 · · 01:14:26

Adam Wathan sat down with Justin and Brian to talk about the challenge of staying motivated with your own business, even when you've "made it."However successful you think a well-kno...
Is doing YouTube a good business?

Is doing YouTube a good business?

Episode 4 · · 01:10:23

Marie Poulin and Aaron Francis join us to discuss the realities of building creator-driven businesses. We talked a lot about YouTube (they describe how each got traction there) and t...
Should you still build in public? Peldi (Balsamiq) and Jay Clouse (Creator Science)

Should you still build in public? Peldi (Balsamiq) and Jay Clouse (Creator Science)

Episode 3 · · 01:00:10

Peldi is the founder of Balsamiq and pioneered transparent business building in 2007. In this episode, he came to the Panel looking advice on "build in public." We invited Jay Clouse...
The business of open source - Caleb Porzio (Livewire) and Taylor Otwell (Laravel)

The business of open source - Caleb Porzio (Livewire) and Taylor Otwell (Laravel)

Episode 2 · · 01:18:02

Is web development still a good career choice in 2025? What's the future of open source? Justin and Brian dive deep with Taylor Otwell (Laravel) and Caleb Porzio (Livewire, Alpine.js...
SaaS predictions for 2025 – Colleen Schnettler and Tyler King

SaaS predictions for 2025 – Colleen Schnettler and Tyler King

Episode 1 · · 01:02:02

Is bootstrapping a SaaS dead in 2025? How will AI affect software development as an industry? What's working when it comes to marketing?Justin Jackson (Transistor.fm) and Brian Casel...
The Panel – smart founders discuss the realities of building a business

The Panel – smart founders discuss the realities of building a business

Trailer · · 06:44

When it comes to bootstrapping and building software, there's rarely one correct answer.The secret to building better products, profitable companies, and a better life is knowing how...