Remote Work Life Podcast

Alex Wilson-Campbell

At Remote Work Life, we spotlight successful location-independent entrepreneurs and established remote work professionals. Our interviews highlight their journeys and growth strategies, and their inspiring stories offer ideas for your entrepreneurial and professional ventures and reveal insights on thriving while working remotely. 

  1. APR 20

    RWL238 Weekend Project to $11 Million: The Gumroad Story

    What happens when a founder decides to step off the venture capital treadmill and build a business focused on sustainable growth instead of unicorn status? Sahil Lavigna's journey with Gumroad provides a refreshing alternative to typical Silicon Valley narratives. Gumroad eliminated office space, stripped back to core functionality, and rebuilt around a simple promise: helping creators earn a living with minimal friction. This pivot proved remarkably successful. With a business model charging just 5% plus 30 cents per sale (significantly lower than competitors), Gumroad has grown to $11.1 million in annual revenue while supporting creators earning over $5 million monthly. Sahil's transparent approach, exemplified by his article "Reflecting on my Failure to Build a Billion Dollar Company," resonated deeply with creators disillusioned by the hyper-growth startup model. His practical advice rings true for founders everywhere: solve real problems, charge fair prices, keep costs low, and protect your work-life balance. Subscribe to hear more stories of entrepreneurs building location-independent businesses on their own terms, and share this episode with someone forging their own path in the world of remote work. Refer a Remote Work Expert As a Guest On The Show Looking for Remote Work? Click here remoteworklife.io to access a private beta list of remote jobs in sales, marketing, and strategy — plus get podcasts, real-world tips and business insights from founders, CEOs, and remote leaders. subscribe to my free newsletter Connect on LinkedIn

    7 min
4.3
out of 5
6 Ratings

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At Remote Work Life, we spotlight successful location-independent entrepreneurs and established remote work professionals. Our interviews highlight their journeys and growth strategies, and their inspiring stories offer ideas for your entrepreneurial and professional ventures and reveal insights on thriving while working remotely.