Ship it and Sip it

John McTavish
Ship it and Sip it

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. HACE 6 DÍAS

    Making stellar videos & starting your podcast

    This show is about much more than podcasts though. George Boyd is the founder and editor behind Cut the Pod — his agency that helps podcasters create great videos for their full shows or short-form content. So this is a peek behind the curtain of video podcasting, as I’ve struggled to learn the process from hosting and recording to editing and growing Ship it and Sip it. It was a real treat to have George on the show and bring his experience to light for you all. Here’s what we got into: 🎥 How he got into editing in LA and ended up working on video content for Disney, Anthony Bourdain and other top video teams 🎙️ Why podcasting is different from simply publishing video content on YouTube and why it’s worth doing even now. 🎬 What amateur or hobbyist editors get wrong and how they can make their best show without a decade of video experience. 🤝 How George feels about getting out in front of the camera again and his plan for launching his own show early next year. With the range of low-cost tools and platforms that make recording, editing and publishing high-quality video easier than ever before, what’s stopping you from launching your show? Check out this convo and head down the road to pressing publish today 🫶🏻 Follow along with George’s journey as an editor and soon-to-be host on 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

    1 h y 3 min
  2. 4 OCT

    Ghost writing on X and curating High Signal indie news 📢

    Welcome to new episode of Ship It and Sip It 🍻 Real talk on the world of bootstrapping and entrepreneurship with this week’s guest, Pete. If you're keen on building a business around a newsletter, directory, community or just curious about making a living outside the traditional 9-to-5, this episode is for you! Pete shares his journey from a pretty crap job in a bookies to making over $2,500 by his third month of indie hacking. We uncover: 🔍 the importance of identifying demand ⚒️ launching products in a proven niche 🤑 why you shouldn't be afraid to monetize early and ✅ the value of consistency in content creation Learn from his experience with projects like highsignal.io, his newsletter that curates the best indie hacker and bootstrap news, and discover his insights on building a successful online presence. Highlights: 🐾 Pete's transition from coding to entrepreneurship 🤷‍♂️ How Pete thinks about validation for info products and new ideas 🐤 Using platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn for growth ⚖️ Balancing multiple projects, context switching as a ghost writer and focusing on what's working Whether you're a soon-to-be founder or looking to refine your existing content strategies, Pete's story offers valuable lessons on persistence, ideation and practical goal setting. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more inspiring stories and actionable insights! Check out Pete's work at: 💌 High Signal: www.highsignal.io 📝 Pete Codes blog: www.petecodes.io 🐤 Twitter: x.com/petecodes Thank you for watching, and we’ll see you in the next episode! 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

    58 min
  3. 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

    1 h y 1 min
  4. 23 AGO

    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

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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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