This week, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founders of 37signals, examine why it's advantageous to keep things simple — in both products and business. They challenge the idea that complex or bespoke tools are the best way to go and lean into not overcomplicating things. Key Takeaways: 00:34 - The power of keeping things simple10:55 - Why small b ... Show More
Nov 12
Soft openings aren't just for restaurants
<p>This week, the team shares a behind-the-scenes look at how they bring in outside beta testers before a product launch. Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson share how they invite early users into the mix, what they’re looking for, and how it all shapes the final version. It ... Show More
14m 48s
Nov 5
The itch for a new version
<p>In software development, there are updates, and then there are complete overhauls. This week, Jason Fried joins Kimberly Rhodes to talk about how the team decides when it’s time to rebuild from the ground up. They dig into the transition between versions, how customer feedback ... Show More
23m 8s
Oct 17
An Insider’s Look at Product Marketing
How often do innovators ask themselves if someone really needs their products? In this episode of the DMI podcast, host Will Francis speaks with Laurier Mandin, founder of Graphos Product and author of I Need That. With over 30 years helping innovators bring ideas to life, Laurie ... Show More
1 h
Feb 2024
#28- Tambi Jalouqa (MD at Propeller Inc) on building products with passion
Tambi Jalouqa is truly a serial entrepreneur. After a few failed startups, or “learning experiences” as he calls them, he went on to co-found POSRocket which was eventually sold to Foodics. The path led him to co-found Propeller, a VC based in Jordan that invests in truly disrupt ... Show More
52m 8s
Nov 2024
How Tibo Sold over $10M in SaaS Products by Breaking All the Rules of Traditional Product Building
<p>As I’ve often said, PMs and aspiring PMs can learn a lot from the scrappy, relentless mindset of solopreneurs and indie hackers. Today’s episode is a masterclass in just that.</p><p>In this podcast, he pulls back the curtain on rapid product validation, the perils of building ... Show More
1h 51m
Feb 2025
666. Why Growing a Product Business in 2025 Is Harder—And How to Make It Easier
Welcome back, Product Bosses! If you’ve been trying to grow your product business on your own, struggling with trial and error, and feeling stuck, I see you. The truth is, most product-based business owners spend years trying to figure things out, wasting time and energy when the ... Show More
23m 19s
Jul 2024
Local businesses to start with NO startup costs
Join us for an insightful conversation with Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, as we dive deep into the mindset required for entrepreneurial success and we reveal two promising startup ideas. At the beginning of the episode, we discuss strategies to avoid burnout ... Show More
1 h