Ship it and Sip it

John McTavish
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Ship it and Sip it Podcast

The truth about building startups? It's messy, fun, miserable and amazing — if you've got the right team in the right places. Ship it and Sip it sits right in that time after you start gaining traction, launch a new app or deploy a fab new feature. Well done, let's grab a drink and break down what got you here and where you're going next. This is our goal for Ship it and Sip it. We'll talk about small and big wins, about challenges and about what keeps us excited to work creatively to build the tomorrow we deserve. Powered and produced by Paralect.com shipandsip.substack.com

  1. 4 SEPT

    Building Apple Watch apps and running Watchletic with Viktor Hesselbom

    🏃‍♂️🚴‍♀️ This week we're thrilled to have Victor Hesselbom in the studio. Victor is the brilliant mind behind Watchletic, an indie Apple Watch app designed for runners and cyclists. In this episode, we uncover: ⌚️ Victor's background and his journey into developing Apple Watch apps as his side husle. 🏃🏻‍♂️The inspiration behind Watchletic and how it serves the running and cycling community. 🧩 The unique challenges and rewards of developing apps for the Apple Watch. ⚖️ How Victor balances his side projects with his day job and new responsibilities as a dad. 🤝 The power of community and marketing on platforms like Reddit. 🤖 The future of wearables and fitness tech, and AI's potential in this niche. Victor also shares his fascinating stories from the early days as a game developer and how those experiences shaped his approach to building Watchletic. Plus, hear about his surprising success with his first Apple Watch game and his trouble-shooting journey while creating a podcast app for the watch. Whether you're a developer, an endurance enthusiast, or just curious about the intersection of technology and health, this show offers first-hand insights and inspiration. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all our latest interviews! 📢 Comment Below: Have you tried Watchletic? What features would you like to see in future updates? Let us know your thoughts and questions for Viktor! 🔗 Links Mentioned: Watchletic: watchletic.com Follow Viktor on Twitter: x.com/hesselbom Join the conversation on Reddit: reddit.com/r/watchletic/ 📧 Stay Connected: Follow us on Twitter 🫶 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shipandsip.substack.com

    1h 1m

  2. 23 AUG

    Building the open-source Coursera (with AI) | Rotimi Best from ClassroomIO

    Welcome to another exciting episode of Ship It and Sip It 🎉 This week, we have a fantastic guest, Best, who shares his incredible journey in the tech world, from teaching English in Ukraine to becoming a bootstrapped founder in the open-source community. In this episode, we uncover: 👨🏻‍🏫 Best's passion for online learning and leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity. 🧱 The launch of Formbricks on Product Hunt and the unique challenges of launching open-source projects. 🚀 The story behind ClassroomIO, a digital learning platform Best has been developing for over five years. 👨🏽‍💻 Insights into the world of open source, including Best's experience with Formbricks and how it influenced the development of ClassroomIO. 🐥 Tips for junior developers on contributing to open source and overcoming imposter syndrome. 🤖 The role of AI in coding and how tools like Gemini and GitHub Copilot can enhance a developer's workflow. 🌚 Best's participation in BuildSpace's Nights and Weekends program and the goals he aims to achieve with ClassroomIO. 📣 The importance of building in public and how it can transform your project and career. Follow Best: Twitter/X: @rotimi_best Classroom.io: @classroomio Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Thank you for watching, and we hope this episode inspires you to dive into the world of open source and leverage AI tools to boost your productivity. 🚀 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shipandsip.substack.com

    59 min

  3. 19 JUL

    Stop burning money on ads and grow your SaaS or eCom with SEO

    Pete's the first guest I've had in this particular niche and with over 15 years of experience he's the perfect one to explain it all. We get into: • Why websites should rely more on SEO for sales than ad driven traffic • How eCom has changed as consolidation and platforms like Amazon keep growing • What new sites should do to start off on the right foot with Google Search • Where to use AI generated content and images on your site And much more. Pete's recently shipped a new community around all things SEO & AI — check it out here on Skool (it's free to join) Enjoy the show and you can find Pete on Youtube as well as X 🧙‍♂️ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shipandsip.substack.com

    41 min

  4. 28 JUN

    Breaking scarcity and selling ideas with Eli Finer

    Hey Shippers and Sippers, I am so glad to be back with a fresh episode and fantastic conversation with Eli. I had a little break while we welcomed our second daughter into the world! But the show must go on and Eli’s insights are an amazing way to come back to the studio. Here’s why — Eli’s been on a mission to find freedom and help technical founders figure out early sales for many many years. Here’s what we got into: 🎯 Why targeting indiehackers is harder than it seems 🤑 How to find businesses who are really ready to pay for solutions 🥴 What it takes to find early customers on Reddit And there’s way more. Enjoy the show! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shipandsip.substack.com

    1h 2m

  5. 25 APR

    Hire global talent or get left behind | Ep89 with Paul Xue

    Hire global talent or get left behind | Ep89 with Paul Xue Last week Paul mentioned on X that he wanted share his thoughts & findings after a few months of researching the state of global hiring. We're happy to play host to this conversation and share Paul's ideas with you! Here's what we got into: 🤑 The reasons having a global team make sense for your startup. 🛠️ How to build a remote, async workflow that won't slow your team down no matter where they are. 🚫 What kind of mistakes or blockers still exist for founders who try to go global. 🤝 How to connect with employees or employers who are a good fit for the company and culture (without spamming AI generated resumes) And that's just the start — Paul cares deeply about building a sense of community no matter how physically separated a team is. Hope you enjoy the show 🍻 Follow Paul on X and check out his amazing guide to building a successful agency! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shipandsip.substack.com

    48 min

  6. 22 MAR

    The new way to leave debt & invest smarter — welcome to Investrio

    Beyond merely budgeting or money tracking, Investrio puts education and money mentorship in the center of the equation to help young folks figure out how to get out of debt and build a better financial future. Here's what we got into in the show: 🤝 How Laura and Joyce met and objectively decided to team up as co-founders 💪 What they brought to the team in experience and skillset 🫶 How they used their community and VC experience to shape the product idea and guide the build 🫣 What speed-bumps they hit along the way as they built the MVP And of course what's coming soon and their vision for success with Investrio.io Definitely check out their site if you're looking for a better personal fintech product and follow Joyce and Laura on Linkedin for more insights from their founder journey. PS: they share fabulous money management tips on Instagram as well 😎 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shipandsip.substack.com

    47 min

  7. 15 MAR

    What's digital accessibility and why does it matter? + Mushroom farming with Charlie Morris

    "To get my mission of accessibility out there is not a problem of having the right tool, or developers needing to find the right tool — but rather teaching them all the benefits of accessibility." This week’s guest Charlie Morris is on a mission to help startups, indie makers, and even BigCos make their websites and products more accessible for everyone. Since joining the #BuildInPublic community on X late last year, he’s launched several indie-oriented products, an agency focused on accessibility and heaps more. All on top of his regular 9-5 and also co-founding a mushroom farm with his partner last year 🍄 Here’s what we uncover in this show: * Charlie’s motivation to grow awareness around accessibility and to do all this in public. * The details of what it means to have ‘good’ accessibility, how to test it and why it’s a constant improvement journey. * What major sites or products we can look at as great examples to learn from. * How the mushroom farm inspired Charlie to start his indie maker journey. And a lot more. Here are Charlie’s products that you should definitely check out: * A11yAudit.ing — Run a free test on your site and get your accessibility score + tips to improve each factor. * Indie Filter — Free Chrome extension to find indie tools on Product Hunt. * Colour Easy — Generate fabulous colour palettes for your site or brand. * QRuickly — Make lovely QR codes in a snap. Find us on your favorite podcast player HERE This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shipandsip.substack.com

    1h 19m

  8. 1 MAR

    Drowning in forgotten info from your meetings? Check out Wudpecker v2 | Roast 'em #4

    Back with a fresh site, Hai and the Wudpecker team are here to extract all the important bits from your meetings both online and in-person — so you can focus on the meeting itself. Today we have look at the website, break down the messaging and dig through some of the free resources they share. Honestly, I couldn’t find much not to like about the site, copy or value proposition. I’ll try to make a few more roasty roasts next time.Anyway, follow Hai on X for more info about the relaunch and check out Wudpecker’s site if you have meetings to remember! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shipandsip.substack.com

    18 min
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The truth about building startups? It's messy, fun, miserable and amazing — if you've got the right team in the right places. Ship it and Sip it sits right in that time after you start gaining traction, launch a new app or deploy a fab new feature. Well done, let's grab a drink and break down what got you here and where you're going next. This is our goal for Ship it and Sip it. We'll talk about small and big wins, about challenges and about what keeps us excited to work creatively to build the tomorrow we deserve. Powered and produced by Paralect.com shipandsip.substack.com

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  • Creator
    John McTavish
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © John McTavish
  • Show Website
    Ship it and Sip it

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