44 episodes
Open Threads Brian Casel
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5.0 • 3 Ratings
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Brian Casel (@casjam) hosts conversations with founder friends. We talk about startups, products, software, entrepreneurship, but also what's happening in our lives away from our screens and revenue graphs.
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Be Back in a Bit!
Hey! Just want to let you know that I’ll be taking a break (for a bit) from recording new episodes of this Open Threads podcast.
But don’t unsubscribe! I promise to come back to this feed with new conversations as soon as the opportunity arises.
In the meantime, be sure to check out my other podcast, Bootstrapped Web, which my co-host Jordan and I continue to publish on a weekly(ish) basis. That show is where we both share our behind-the-scenes real-time stories of running our businesses. 10-years in and our long-time fans really seem to enjoy it. I invite you to come along for the ride there!
I’m always sharing my updates on Twitter @casjam and in my newsletter, which you can subscribe to at briancasel.com.
I’ll be back on this feed soon enough! -
Pivoting and Building Awareness for a New Product (in a Competitive Space) with J.R. Farr
Lemon Squeezy, the new platform for building SaaS businesses went through quite a few iterations before J.R. Farr and the Make Lemonade crew figured out what it is and who it’s for… And how to make people aware. Lots of gems in this conversation!
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J.R. Farr:
J.R.’s company, Make Lemonade
J.R.’s product, Lemon Squeezy
J.R. on Twitter: @jrfarr
Brian Casel:
Brian’s company, ZipMessage
Brian on Twitter: @casjam
Thanks to ZipMessage (today’s sponsor). ZipMessage is the video messaging tool that replaces live calls with asynchronous conversations. Use it free or tune into the episode for an exclusive coupon for Open Threads listeners. -
Newsletter-Driven Entrepreneurial Exploration with Corbett Barr
I invited Corbett back on the show when I noticed he’s been picking up steam on his Substack-based newsletter. Clearly, he’s in the exploration phase of his next entrepreneurial chapter. The perfect time for an Open Threads check-in :)
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Corbett Barr:
Corbett’s website, Starting Things
Corbett on Twitter: @CorbettBarr
Brian Casel:
Brian’s company, ZipMessage
Brian on Twitter: @casjam
Thanks to ZipMessage (today’s sponsor). ZipMessage is the video messaging tool that replaces live calls with asynchronous conversations. Use it free or tune into the episode for an exclusive coupon for Open Threads listeners. -
The Hidden Value Organizing and Attending a Conference for Fellow Founders with Tyler Tringas
Founder Summit was one of the best conferences I’ve attended because it’s built on the idea that a conference is really about the relationships, not the headline speakers. Tyler Tringas, founder of Calm Company Fund, takes us through how Founder Summit came together and where it’s going next.
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Tyler Tringas:
Tyler’s company, Calm Company Fund
Tyler on Twitter: @tylertringas
Brian Casel:
Brian’s company, ZipMessage
Brian on Twitter: @casjam
Thanks to ZipMessage (today’s sponsor). ZipMessage is the video messaging tool that replaces live calls with asynchronous conversations. Use it free or tune into the episode for an exclusive coupon for Open Threads listeners. -
Creating Noteworthy Podcasts for Big Brands (as a business) with Harry Morton
Harry Morton, founder of Lower Street, is back on the show today to take us inside the creative process behind big brand podcast productions. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill interview shows. This is what next-level podcasting looks like — and how Harry built an amazing agency business around it.
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Harry Morton:
Harry’s company, Lower Street
Harry on Twitter: @podcastharry
Brian Casel:
Brian’s company, ZipMessage
Brian on Twitter: @casjam
Thanks to ZipMessage (today’s sponsor). ZipMessage is the video messaging tool that replaces live calls with asynchronous conversations. Use it free or tune into the episode for an exclusive coupon for Open Threads listeners. -
Forming a Dream Team Partnership with J.R. Farr
In 2020, after a hugely successful run building and exiting MOJO Marketplace, J.R. Farr announced the formation of a “dream team” new company known as Make Lemonade. What they’re making is truly impressive. We get into it!
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J.R. Farr:
J.R.’s company, Make Lemonade
J.R.’s product, Lemon Squeezy
J.R. on Twitter: @jrfarr
Brian Casel:
Brian’s company, ZipMessage
Brian on Twitter: @casjam
Thanks to ZipMessage (today’s sponsor). ZipMessage is the video messaging tool that replaces live calls with asynchronous conversations. Use it free or tune into the episode for an exclusive coupon for Open Threads listeners.
Customer Reviews
Off to a great start
Quickly worked this into my weekly listening. Looking forward to hearing from more great guests!
Better than most startup podcasts
Listened to the first few episodes and I like the unique style Brian has with the podcast. He's not overly-focused on the usual product and SaaS stuff, although that's discsussed too. He highlights the often more important outside of work conversations and his unique guests give the pod a really authentic feel. I'll be tuning in weekly!