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When it comes to bootstrapping and building software, there's rarely one right answer. We want to dive into the nuance. In every episode, veteran founders Justin Jackson, Brian Casel and Jordan Gal tackle thorny topics – from pricing and product strategy to work-life balance. No gurus, no easy answers – just real conversations we'd normally have behind closed doors.

  1. 26 Haz ·  Video

    I Want it That Way

    Justin and Jordan talk about how Jordan made a change to their funnel and increased sign ups dramatically, improving team communication, conducting better employee reviews, and developing better workflows for project handoffs between employees when AI is being used. Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:45 Taking control of your funnel05:24 Why trust matters in e-commerce08:18 Optimizing the customer experience19:10 Doubling sign-ups23:08 Customer demand wins25:34 Putting the credit card upfront29:26 Customer demand and the funnel31:56 Question your assumptions35:00 Reviews, pay, and philosophy44:14 Surviving survival mode46:40 How we think about pay49:00 Motivation and career growth54:05 AI and developer ownership01:00:54 Keeping the quality bar high01:03:51 Building a culture of accountability YOU ARE THE PANEL – send us your thoughts 🗣️ 🎤 Send us an audio or video message 📧 Email us: panelpodcastshow@gmail.com 📺 Leave a comment on YouTube 🦋 Reply on Bluesky Links mentioned in this episode: Transistor.fmHeyRosyClaude AIVictor's Post on Market PullRyan CohenTony FadellCardhookThe Walt Disney Company | Acquired

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  2. 12 Haz ·  Video

    Price Fixing FTW!

    If you're trying to fix your funnel, where do you start? And how much of an impact do we think Fable is going to have on AI pricing?  Timestamps:00:00 Intro03:27 Impact of AI and Market Dynamics06:24 Taking Control of Your Funnel17:12 The impact of Fable on AI Costs26:04 SpaceX IPO and Betting on Space42:56 Opportunities for SaaS Businesses in 2026 with Domain Expertise01:07:36 Allowances for kids works best in with communism YOU ARE THE PANEL – send us your thoughts 🗣️ 🎤 Send us an audio or video message 📧 Email us: panelpodcastshow@gmail.com 📺 Leave a comment on YouTube 🦋 Reply on Bluesky Links mentioned in this episode: Data SchoolKickbacks.ai - Get paid for waitingSpaceX IPO ProspectusFable AIAI sandwichAfter AutomationOpenAI Considers Drastic Price Cuts (WSJ)SpaceX stock jumps after record IPO, making Musk the first trillionaireSpaceX is asking for $1.75. That's ridiculous (but I'm giving them money anyway)Andrew McCalip

    1 sa. 7 dk.

  3. 5 Haz ·  Video

    BIG CITY ENERGY

    Justin's got a major life question for the podcast, Jordan's trying to not be angry, and Brian thinks he's cracked the video editing code. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction01:06 Justin's Big Question10:04 Personal Reflections on City Life13:05 Family Dynamics and Future Living Plans24:37 The Energy of New Beginnings30:22 The Wisdom of Solitude vs. Ambition38:58 Accelerating Growth and Optimization50:41 Navigating Advertising Challenges53:17 The Impact of Confidence on Communication01:01:58 Innovating Video Editing with AI01:08:00 Balancing Quality and Quantity in Content Creation01:14:44 The Human Cost of Rapid AI AdoptionYOU ARE THE PANEL – send us your thoughts 🗣️ 🎤 Send us an audio or video message 📧 Email us: panelpodcastshow@gmail.com 📺 Leave a comment on YouTube 🦋 Reply on Bluesky Links mentioned in this episode: Do the Hard Thingvideo-useHyperFramesMediocre ideasBuilding Software is LearningTransistor Video Podcast Hosting

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  4. 29 May ·  Video

    I spend money. People see the product. They buy. We grow.

    After figuring out how to stay in shape with exercise, Jordan and Brian wrestle with what each other's north star should be in their day to day work.  Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:19 Peptides and Supplements08:06 Gym vs Home Workouts14:02 Daily Walking17:01 Brian's Calorie Tracking21:40 The Importance of Optimization24:27 Jordan's Ad Spend Thoughts29:08 SEO and Email Marketing Automation33:58 Brian's trying to leverage AI to limit bottlenecks53:23 Balancing Urgency and Ambition55:52 Connecting Daily Tasks to Long-Term Goals01:03:29 Navigating Multiple North Stars YOU ARE THE PANEL – send us your thoughts 🗣️ 🎤 Send us an audio or video message 📧 Email us: panelpodcastshow@gmail.com 📺 Leave a comment on YouTube 🦋 Reply on Bluesky Links mentioned in this episode: Lose It! - Weight Loss That FitsHeyRosy.comBuilder MethodsClaude AIHermes Agent Platform

    1 sa. 11 dk.

  5. 22 May ·  Video

    Vibe coding is not a real business model

    How is multiplayer being addressed in AI, should we scale humans or agents, and is every small business going to vibe code their own apps? With special guest Henry Poydar. Timestamps:00:00 Welcome to The Panel03:06 Business Updates05:53 Coordination Challenges in Teams with AI11:48 Trust and Accountability in Team Dynamics17:45 The Future of Team Structures20:30 Scaling with Agents vs. Traditional Teams25:48 The Future of Company Organization27:58 The Intersection of AI and Creativity36:02 Challenges in the Music Industry with AI40:32 Navigating the VC Landscape45:45 The Indie Entrepreneur Path48:20 Vertical Saas and tool building01:01:17 Weeknd plans and talking politics YOU ARE THE PANEL – send us your thoughts 🗣️ 🎤 Send us an audio or video message 📧 Email us: panelpodcastshow@gmail.com 📺 Leave a comment on YouTube 🦋 Reply on Bluesky Links mentioned in this episode: SteadyHenry PoydarTinaFey on what it's really like to have a teenage daughterCharlie AIDevinHow I build agents that work the night shiftGranolaVibe-Coded AI 'Slop' Is Flooding the World With Potentially Dangerous Code—'Eventually It Will Catch Up to Us'

    1 sa. 9 dk.

  6. 15 May ·  Video

    Burning Out Doing Lines of Code

    Are you feeling a mixture of excitement and burnout at the pace AI coding seems to be pushing you? Is it sustainable in the long run or do you worry about what you'll be like in 6 months time? Timestamps:00:00 Introduction03:22 Advertising Strategies and Funnels08:12 Jordan experiments with Partnership Ads and Organic Content Ads12:03 Transistor's Video Podcasting Platform Launch21:32 Brian's YouTube Channel Growth30:27 Understanding Customer Engagement and Sales Dynamics35:56 Navigating Pricing Changes in AI Tools01:02:36 The Impact of AI on Work Intensity and Burnout01:06:19 The Evolution of Product Development and Market Dynamics01:13:48 The New Normal: Speed, Pressure, and Success in Business YOU ARE THE PANEL – send us your thoughts 🗣️ 🎤 Send us an audio or video message 📧 Email us: panelpodcastshow@gmail.com 📺 Leave a comment on YouTube 🦋 Reply on Bluesky Links mentioned in this episode: Claude changes its pricingWrappers vs steamrollers (and who owns the customer)Hire creators to do your adsPost to all social platformsAI brain exhaustion + burnoutMatt Wensing: "Burnout happens when the reward no longer justifies the effort / perceived risk."Brian's new course: "Become the builder"The meme that took over Twitter this week

    1 sa. 24 dk.
  7. A series of miracles (with Jason Cohen)

    8 May ·  Video

    A series of miracles (with Jason Cohen)

    Jason Cohen (founder of WP Engine) joined as a surprise guest. We got into his writing process, why "distribution is the new moat" is either not new or not true, what actually counts as a moat (Basecamp, Linear, Lemon Squeezy), and his framework for funnels: the quality of who enters the top matters more than every other step combined. Jason's new book Hidden Multipliers is available for preorder. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:28 Jason Cohen's Journey and Insights04:18 Writing Process and Content Creation10:24 Distribution as a Business Strategy13:15 Debate on Distribution as a Moat25:20 The Concept of Moats in Business26:31 Social Media vs. AdWords: The Distribution Debate32:09 Basecamp's Unique Positioning and Brand Identity38:32 The Role of Brand in Modern Business48:46 Understanding Customer Behavior Through Data51:08 The Importance of Ideal Customer Profile (ICP)57:35 The Challenge of End-to-End Funnel Visibility01:07:00 Metrics and Their Role in Business Strategy YOU ARE THE PANEL – send us your thoughts 🗣️ 🎤 Send us an audio or video message 📧 Email us: panelpodcastshow@gmail.com 📺 Leave a comment on YouTube 🦋 Reply on Bluesky Links mentioned in this episode: Jason's new book: Hidden MultipliersJason's blog"Elephant in the room: the myth of exponential hypergrowth"Lenny's tweet: "Distribution is the new moat"JR Farr's tweet: practical distribution frameworkJason's post: "Things mostly “fail” even at the best companies. It's weird, if you think about it." "Selecting the right product KPIS"

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  8. 2 May ·  Video

    Marinating in the sauce

    SaaS life! How do you deal with the daily sales anxiety? Brian recounts a major March spike from viral YouTube, a full site redesign and repositioning, and the fear of launches falling flat, while Justin describes simplifying Transistor’s funnel and tracking daily signups. We debate when to “double down on what’s working” versus making scary directional changes, emphasizing founder gut, credibility with teams, and remote-team alignment. On distribution, they argue product and marketing are linked,  and “hand-to-hand combat” on channels like Reddit, discuss ads and YouTube as ongoing systems, and highlight social proof via reviews (including Jordan’s use of Senja). Jordan shares using Claude to investigate the Allbirds deal and leverage personal networks to reach key deal participants, reinforcing founder curiosity and agency.  Timestamps:00:00 Welcome00:48 April Revenue Whiplash02:11 Builder Methods Relaunch Fears04:48 Daily Sales Mood Swings05:59 Simplifying the Funnel12:43 Trusting Founder Gut27:21 Distribution in the AI Era35:10 Practical GEO and Reddit Tactics40:55 Customer Culture and Reviews43:47 Engineering Social Proof51:38 AI Investigates Allbirds Deal01:10:49 Churn Through Weird Lens01:15:59 Weekend Wrap And Skate Talk YOU ARE THE PANEL – send us your thoughts 🗣️ 🎤 Send us an audio or video message 📧 Email us: panelpodcastshow@gmail.com 📺 Leave a comment on YouTube 🦋 Reply on Bluesky Links mentioned in this episode: Senja

    1 sa. 22 dk.
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When it comes to bootstrapping and building software, there's rarely one right answer. We want to dive into the nuance. In every episode, veteran founders Justin Jackson, Brian Casel and Jordan Gal tackle thorny topics – from pricing and product strategy to work-life balance. No gurus, no easy answers – just real conversations we'd normally have behind closed doors.

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    Justin Jackson, Brian Casel, Jordan Gal
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