Brief thoughts and insights from Caleb. Mostly on work. Mostly while drinking tea.
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Real life code talk between two working developers.
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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 and Brian Casel bring together a panel of sharp minds from the indie tech world to 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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An ongoing conversation about work, internet culture, and what it means to be a mindful 20-something at the beginning of your career.
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The runtime is a podcast devoted to asking questions about why we build software the way we do. It has a focus on web development, but will explore widely, looking at how different software is designed, and what makes it great.
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Happy Dev is a compelling interview podcast that explores mental health issues within the software development community. Hosted by James Brooks and John Wyles, the podcast features in-depth discussions with industry experts, offering insights and sharing experiences on mental well-being in tech.
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Guitar tunings, magsafe, and API constraints
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Back from London UK – so much to talk about
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1:09:18Justin just got back from a big trip to London UK for the podcast industry conference, and honestly, it's got him thinking about some big thoughts about the podcasting medium. This episode starts out with an honest chat between Brian and Justin: 'How are you feeling about the podcast so far?' Timestamps: (00:06) - Just the two of us (01:06) - The s…
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Ian Landsman & Caleb: BIG Flux Everything Session
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Justin and Brian talk about how Brian's launch for Instrumental Components went. "Some things are way harder now that I'm older." Brian describes some of the technical challenges faced during the launch. There's also a meaty section about how much AI to use in software development (and how Brian uses it). At the end, Justin provides some feedback o…
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"I hit my initial goal for my business – what's next?"
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1:26:46Justin is wrestling with strategic decisions for Transistor after hitting his initial "success goal," while Brian is two weeks away from launching a new Rails components product and grappling with how to reach his target audience. Timestamps: (00:06) - What are we talking about in this episode? (01:41) - The importance of a founder or CEO (05:40) -…
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Things I like and dislike about being a dad
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"Waiting for the Dam to Break" - Jordan Gal's bet on voice AI
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1:08:23Jordan Gal is breaking the mold with his new startup Rosie. He's targeting non-technical small business owners using consumer-style marketing rather than the B2B approaches most SaaS use. He talks about the opportunities and risks with AI-based startups, and how he's waiting for the "dam to break." Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (03:42) - Using what I…
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Figuring out what to do next (Adam Wathan)
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1:14:26Adam Wathan sat down with Justin and Brian to talk about the challenge of staying motivated with your own business, even when you've "made it." However successful you think a well-known product or founder might be, the truth is everyone's dealing with stresses and challenges and things that don't work and figuring out what to do next. That's what t…
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How do you find Founder-Product Fit?
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1:10:07Brian Casel hosts a candid conversation with Val Sopi and Christian Genco about the realities of launching new SaaS products in 2025. All three founders are at pivotal moments in their entrepreneurial journeys, wrestling with what products to build next, how to balance consulting work with product development, and finding the elusive "founder-produ…
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Doing work that's essential but not important
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Marie Poulin and Aaron Francis join us to discuss the realities of building creator-driven businesses. We talked a lot about YouTube (they describe how each got traction there) and their current video making process. They also challenged conventional wisdom about sticking to one niche. For them, pivoting between projects keeps them fresh and preven…
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Your judgement of others is a prison of your own making
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Should you still build in public? Peldi (Balsamiq) and Jay Clouse (Creator Science)
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1:00:10Peldi is the founder of Balsamiq and pioneered transparent business building in 2007. In this episode, he came to the Panel looking advice on "build in public." We invited Jay Clouse, of Creator Science, on to share his wisdom. Jay had tons of practical suggestions for SaaS founders looking to build community and build in public in an authentic way…
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The boys envision a world where Livewire components render as PDFsBy Daniel Coulbourne & Caleb Porzio
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The business of open source - Caleb Porzio (Livewire) and Taylor Otwell (Laravel)
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1:18:02Is web development still a good career choice in 2025? What's the future of open source? Justin and Brian dive deep with Taylor Otwell (Laravel) and Caleb Porzio (Livewire, Alpine.js, Flux) about the state of web dev, building a business on open source, and the anxiety of managing competition. Chapters: (03:31) - Should people still pursue web deve…
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Frameworks are the wrong level of abstraction for UI widgetry
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Ian warns Caleb about making that micro charting library
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Let's define scope for this micro charting library
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SaaS predictions for 2025 – Colleen Schnettler and Tyler King
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1:02:02Is bootstrapping a SaaS dead in 2025? How will AI affect software development as an industry? What's working when it comes to marketing? Justin Jackson (Transistor.fm) and Brian Casel (Instrumental Products) are joined by Colleen Schnettler (SaaS Marketing Gym) and Tyler King (Less Annoying CRM) to debate our predictions for the new year. CHAPTERS:…
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Which month should a date range picker open on?
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Not using Laravel literally breaks my heart
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