I'm baaaaaack! Here’s an update.Show notes Sign up for my newsletter: justinjackson.ca/newsletter  On the blog: Maybe you shouldn't be a solopreneur  Leave a review on iTunes! Send Justin a message on Twitter: @mijustin  Send Justin a message on Instagram: instagram.com/mijustin  Subscribe on YouTube Podcast hosting: Transistor.fm  Theme music: Striker-metal.com  Update from 2021: what am I working on these days?A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, Transistor.fm, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to transistor.fm/justin. Want to start a podcast?

I'm baaaaaack! Here’s an update.Show notes<ul> <li>Sign up for my newsletter: <a href="https://justinjackson.ca/newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">justinjackson.ca/newsletter</a> </li> <li>On the blog: <a href="https://justinjackson.ca/solopreneur/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maybe you shouldn't be a solopreneur</a> </li> <li><a href="http://megamaker.co/review?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=megamaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leave a review on iTunes!</a></li> <li>Send Justin a message on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mijustin?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=megamaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mijustin</a> </li> <li>Send Justin a message on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/mijustin?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=megamaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/mijustin</a> </li> <li><a href="https://youtube.com/justinjackson?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=megamaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on YouTube</a></li> <li>Podcast hosting: <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a> </li> <li>Theme music: <a href="http://striker-metal.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=megamaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Striker-metal.com</a> </li> </ul>Update from 2021: what am I working on these days?A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to <a href="https://transistor.fm/justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">transistor.fm/justin</a>. <a href="https://transistor.fm/how-to-start-a-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Want to start a podcast?</a>

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I'm planning something brand new for 2016. If it's going to launch, I'm going to need your help. Go here, put your email in the sign-up form, and I'll be in touch.Show notes Go to MegaMaker.co, sign-up for the list, and let me know what you think Documentary: Capital C  My software project with Marty Dill: Network Effects  I asked this question on Twitter Follow me on Twitter: @mijustin  Rate and review the show Join the newsletter MegaMaker theme song is "Bad Decisions" by Striker. Podcast hosting provided by Transistor.fm.Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, Transistor.fm, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to transistor.fm/justin. 

I'm planning something brand new for 2016. If it's going to launch, I'm going to need your help. <a href="http://megamaker.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Go here</a>, put your email in the sign-up form, and I'll be in touch. Show notes<ul> <li>Go to <a href="http://megamaker.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MegaMaker.co</a>, sign-up for the list, and let me know what you think</li> <li>Documentary: <a href="http://www.capitalc-movie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Capital C</a> </li> <li>My software project with Marty Dill: <a href="http://networkeffects.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Network Effects</a> </li> <li>I asked <a href="https://twitter.com/buildlaunchpod/status/647135613649489920" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this question</a> on Twitter</li> <li>Follow me on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/mijustin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mijustin</a> </li> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/review" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rate and review the show</a></li> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/newsletter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the newsletter</a></li> <li>MegaMaker theme song is "Bad Decisions" by <a href="http://www.striker-metal.com/band/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Striker</a>.</li> </ul>Podcast hosting provided by <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>.Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to <a href="https://transistor.fm/justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">transistor.fm/justin</a>.

EP29: To the future

Learn how the Marketing for Developers launch went, and his initial sales numbers. You'll also hear the personal audio journals he recorded during the launch process.On sharing revenue numbersOn the other hand, sharing numbers can sometimes feel a little… icky. It can feel like you’re shoving your success in other people’s faces.And maybe I need to work on my own insecurities, but I know that no matter how successful I am, all it takes is reading another one of these stupid “How I Made $17,000 in 24 Hours” posts to feel like I’m a miserable failure. After all, I didn’t make $17,000 in the last 24 hours. So I must be doing something very wrong!From Sacha Greif's Discover Meteor case study.Show notes Slides from my MicronConf Europe talk  Sacha Greif's blog post about sharing revenue numbers Follow me on Twitter: @mijustin  Rate and review the show Join the newsletter Get Marketing for Developers Podcast hosting provided by Transistor.fmUpdate from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes. I'm glad you're listening to them, but if you want to hear what I'm up to now go to transistor.fm/justin. 

Learn how the <a href="https://devmarketing.xyz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marketing for Developers</a> launch went, and his initial sales numbers. You'll also hear the personal audio journals he recorded during the launch process. On sharing revenue numbersOn the other hand, sharing numbers can sometimes feel a little… icky. It can feel like you’re shoving your success in other people’s faces.And maybe I need to work on my own insecurities, but I know that no matter how successful I am, all it takes is reading another one of these stupid “How I Made $17,000 in 24 Hours” posts to feel like I’m a miserable failure. After all, I didn’t make $17,000 in the last 24 hours. So I must be doing something very wrong!From Sacha Greif's <a href="https://www.discovermeteor.com/blog/discover-meteor-case-study/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discover Meteor case study</a>. Show notes<ul> <li><a href="http://devmarketing.xyz/microconf/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slides from my MicronConf Europe talk</a></li> <li> <a href="https://www.discovermeteor.com/blog/discover-meteor-case-study/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sacha Greif's blog post</a> about sharing revenue numbers</li> <li>Follow me on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/mijustin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mijustin</a> </li> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/review" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rate and review the show</a></li> <li><a href="http://justinjackson.ca/newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the newsletter</a></li> <li><a href="https://gum.co/devmarketingbook/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Marketing for Developers</a></li> </ul>Podcast hosting provided by <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes. I'm glad you're listening to them, but if you want to hear what I'm up to now go to <a href="https://transistor.fm/justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">transistor.fm/justin</a>.

EP28: Here's me at 3:49am whispering into my iPhone

Referencing the "cult of personality:"People are buying products thinking that if they can get someone's secret sauce, they can re-create that person's success.Adam Clark said:In our culture, the independent entrepreneur is like the Marlboro Man. Everyone wants to be that guy.Show notes What do you think? Email me: words@bizbox.ca  Congrats to the winner of the Gumroad Small Product Lab: D.J. Coffman created an awesome product called the Comic Drawing Toolkit for Photoshop. Follow me on Twitter: @mijustin  Rate and review the show Join the newsletter Read my blog post: Don't Follow your Heroes  Podcast hosting provided by Transistor.fm.Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, Transistor.fm, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to transistor.fm/justin. 

Referencing the "cult of personality:"People are buying products thinking that if they can get someone's secret sauce, they can re-create that person's success.Adam Clark said:In our culture, the independent entrepreneur is like the Marlboro Man. Everyone wants to be that guy.Show notes<ul> <li>What do you think? Email me: <a href="mailto:words@bizbox.ca">words@bizbox.ca</a> </li> <li>Congrats to the winner of the <a href="https://gumroad.com/smallproductlab/?utm_source=justinjackson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gumroad Small Product Lab</a>: D.J. Coffman created an awesome product called the <a href="https://gum.co/comictoolkit/?utm_source=justinjackson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Drawing Toolkit for Photoshop</a>.</li> <li>Follow me on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mijustin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mijustin</a> </li> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/review" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rate and review the show</a></li> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the newsletter</a></li> <li>Read my blog post: <a href="http://justinjackson.ca/heroes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Don't Follow your Heroes</a> </li> </ul>Podcast hosting provided by <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>.Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to <a href="https://transistor.fm/justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">transistor.fm/justin</a>.

EP27: Looking for that secret sauce

What is product validation? If you're building a product, you want validation. You want to know your product has value - that you're on the right track. Even deeper, you want to be validated. You want to feel like you're not wasting your time. You want to feel like your work is valuable."YC is like the ultimate validation that you're on to something." - Lauren Kay, Dating RingIf you're building a business, there's only one way to validate that your product idea is good: are people paying money for it?The only two people who can give you real feedback about your product are people who just purchased it and people who just canceled. - Jason Fried (as told to Dan Shipper)Also, Jason Cohen says:First, find ten people who say they’ll buy.Current project:I'm working on a book: Marketing for DevelopersShow notes Startup Podcast, Season 2, Episode 2 My interview with Rob Walling on Product People Follow me on Twitter: @mijustin  Rate and review the show Join the newsletter A version of this will be up on my blog soon: justinjackson.ca  Podcast hosting provided by Transistor.fm.Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, Transistor.fm, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to transistor.fm/justin. 

What is product validation? If you're building a product, you want validation. You want to know your product has value - that you're on the right track. Even deeper, you want to be validated. You want to feel like you're not wasting your time. You want to feel like your work is valuable."YC is like the ultimate validation that you're on to something." - Lauren Kay, <a href="https://www.datingring.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dating Ring</a>If you're building a business, there's only one way to validate that your product idea is good: are people paying money for it?The only two people who can give you real feedback about your product are people who just purchased it and people who just canceled. - Jason Fried (as told to Dan Shipper)Also, <a href="http://blog.asmartbear.com/customer-validation.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jason Cohen</a> says:First, find ten people who say they’ll buy.Current project:I'm working on a book: <a href="http://justinjackson.ca/marketingfordevelopers/?utm_source=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marketing for Developers</a> Show notes<ul> <li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/hearstartup/grow-big-or-go-home-season-2-2#t=3:24" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Startup Podcast, Season 2, Episode 2</a></li> <li><a href="http://productpeople.tv/2013/01/23/ep10-rob-walling-part2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My interview with Rob Walling on Product People</a></li> <li>Follow me on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/mijustin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mijustin</a> </li> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/review" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rate and review the show</a></li> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the newsletter</a></li> <li>A version of this will be up on my blog soon: <a href="http://justinjackson.ca/?utm_source=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">justinjackson.ca</a> </li> </ul>Podcast hosting provided by <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>.Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to <a href="https://transistor.fm/justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">transistor.fm/justin</a>.

EP26: Holy Bananas

Justin also gives sneak peek of his new book: Marketing for Developers.The mantra of this show has always been: "Start small and start now."Two common mistakes product people make We try to build ideas that are too big We don't start building right away All the stuff that leads up to getting started doesn't count. The only thing that matters is the work.Writing TipWe often make our writing too flowery and formal. Here's a way to make your writing sound more "human:" read it out loud. When you read your writing out loud, you'll know right away when something doesn't feel right.Show notes Book: Marketing for Developers  Build Your Audience video course See all the Build &amp; Launch products Follow me on Twitter: @mijustin  Rate and review the show Get notified when I launch Season 3 Cover photo by Jason Cartwright  Podcast hosting provided by Transistor.fm.Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, Transistor.fm, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to transistor.fm/justin. 

Justin also gives sneak peek of his new book: <a href="http://justinjackson.ca/marketingfordevelopers/?utm_source=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marketing for Developers</a>.The mantra of this show has always been: "Start small and start now."Two common mistakes product people make<ol> <li>We try to build ideas that are too big</li> <li>We don't start building right away</li> </ol>All the stuff that leads up to getting started doesn't count. The only thing that matters is the work.Writing Tip We often make our writing too flowery and formal. Here's a way to make your writing sound more "human:" read it out loud. When you read your writing out loud, you'll know right away when something doesn't feel right. Show notes<ul> <li>Book: <a href="http://justinjackson.ca/marketingfordevelopers/?utm_source=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marketing for Developers</a> </li> <li><a href="http://justinjackson.ca/audiencecourse/?utm_source=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Build Your Audience video course</a></li> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/products/?utm_source=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">See all the Build &amp; Launch products</a></li> <li>Follow me on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/mijustin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mijustin</a> </li> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/review/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rate and review the show</a></li> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/newsletter/?utm_source=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get notified when I launch Season 3</a></li> <li>Cover photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasoncartwright/168646014/in/photolist-fUmzU-9LytJX-9LBgJE-5LoziX-7CKhsP-a7t9Ma-dz8MY5-7zTraQ-89GCkF-bzn8nj-dG6H9F-475M4t-d8e5mh-eKdW8f-8FV4Mn-T5dfA-dyA5Gn-d9NPDm-6HVFTM-7zqDfp-4EAG16-vjVPD-7vUE6c-6jBcdf-6jK37J-7b3sfu-6jTw8r-aK3Hbt-jwzhXx-6A5qeu-6vDEy2-6NP6fQ-5Tww8J-5UH79W-7j4gZn-aguLPA-7HJBGp-f7wxXa-5j2h8L-e1HTAY-9ATPTQ-95xEFK-ek2C9b-RVB46-emue-2GyBTY-hbSdon-v4Ftv-4niXDg-6utgiz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jason Cartwright</a> </li> </ul>Podcast hosting provided by <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>.Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to <a href="https://transistor.fm/justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">transistor.fm/justin</a>.

EP25: The end is nigh

How do you know what people want? After spending 24 hours in the mini-van with 4 kids, Justin is back from the Easter long-weekend and ready to update us on his progress on this week's project: "Marketing for Developers."Project update You'd think that I would learn my lesson: in order to do these week-long sprints, plus record and edit this podcast, plus do my day job, I really can't have anything else on my plate. But, like an idiot, I scheduled this Season of the podcast while I was going to be away in Alberta on a 4 day road-trip. Not sure if I'm going to make the Thursday deadline, but I'm still hoping to make a serious dent in writing this book: Marketing for Developers. Three ways to validate your product idea1. Email 15 people in your niche and ask them if they'd pay for your product.This is the approach that Rob Walling used when he validated his idea for Drip:I emailed 17 SaaS owners that I know, and I said "I'm thinking about building this product: would you use this? Would you pay me for this?" And out of those 17, I got 11 people who said yes.2. Use a landing page with an email sign-up formPeople giving you their email address is one proxy for gauging interest. This is what Nathan Barry did with his first book:There's intention there. When you say "Sign-up to hear more about this book." The assumption there is that you're signing up because you want to buy it.3. Do a webinarA third way to validate your idea comes from Brennan Dunn. He thinks that doing a live webinar is a great first step. It's way easier to do a webinar (and see if anyone's interested) than write a book, or create software.Show notes Marketing for Developers Full interview with Rob Walling Full interview with Nathan Barry Full interview with Brennan Dunn Follow me on Twitter: @mijustin  Rate and review the show Join the newsletter Want to start a podcast? Podcast hosting provided by Transistor.fm.Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, Transistor.fm, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to transistor.fm/justin. 

How do you know what people want? After spending 24 hours in the mini-van with 4 kids, Justin is back from the Easter long-weekend and ready to update us on his progress on this week's project: "Marketing for Developers." Project update<ul> <li>You'd think that I would learn my lesson: in order to do these week-long sprints, plus record and edit this podcast, plus do my day job, I really can't have anything else on my plate. But, like an idiot, I scheduled this Season of the podcast while I was going to be away in Alberta on a 4 day road-trip.</li> <li>Not sure if I'm going to make the Thursday deadline, but I'm still hoping to make a serious dent in writing this book: <a href="http://justinjackson.ca/marketingfordevelopers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marketing for Developers</a>.</li> </ul>Three ways to validate your product idea 1. Email 15 people in your niche and ask them if they'd pay for your product.This is the approach that <a href="http://productpeople.tv/2013/01/23/ep10-rob-walling-part2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rob Walling</a> used when he validated his idea for <a href="http://getdrip.com/?utm_source=justinjackson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drip</a>:I emailed 17 SaaS owners that I know, and I said "I'm thinking about building this product: would you use this? Would you pay me for this?" And out of those 17, I got 11 people who said yes.2. Use a landing page with an email sign-up formPeople giving you their email address is one proxy for gauging interest. This is what Nathan Barry did with his first book:There's intention there. When you say "Sign-up to hear more about this book." The assumption there is that you're signing up because you want to buy it.3. Do a webinarA third way to validate your idea comes from Brennan Dunn. He thinks that doing a live webinar is a great first step. It's way easier to do a webinar (and see if anyone's interested) than write a book, or create software. Show notes<ul> <li><a href="http://justinjackson.ca/marketingfordevelopers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marketing for Developers</a></li> <li><a href="http://productpeople.tv/2013/01/23/ep10-rob-walling-part2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full interview with Rob Walling</a></li> <li><a href="http://productpeople.tv/2013/12/31/surprise-brand-new-episode-with-nathan-barry/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full interview with Nathan Barry</a></li> <li><a href="http://productpeople.tv/2014/06/26/ep57-brennan-dunn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full interview with Brennan Dunn</a></li> <li>Follow me on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/mijustin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mijustin</a> </li> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/review" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rate and review the show</a></li> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the newsletter</a></li> <li><a href="https://transistor.fm/how-to-start-a-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Want to start a podcast?</a></li> </ul>Podcast hosting provided by <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>.Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to <a href="https://transistor.fm/justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">transistor.fm/justin</a>.

EP24: How do we create things people want?

The theme for this episode is "facing your fears." Was Justin able to re-launch Product People Club? He talks to more of his existing customers to discover what jobs they're hiring the Club for.“Do one thing every day that scares you.” - Eleanor RooseveltThis week's project: Product People Club. You can see it it here: megamaker.coNext week's project: Marketing for DevelopersI started writing this book in January, 2014, but never finished it. The idea had lots of traction (over 2,200 people signed up for the waiting list). I still gets messages every week from people who want the book.It's one of those projects that continually hangs over my head. This week, I'm going to finish it.Show notes Check out the Marketing for Developers landing page Thanks to Product People Club member, James Van Dyne, for being on the show. He's on Twitter here: @jamesvandyne  Follow me on Twitter: @mijustin  Rate and review the show Join the newsletter Read my blog post: Do Things That Scare You  Podcast hosting provided by Transistor.fm.Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, Transistor.fm, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to transistor.fm/justin. 

The theme for this episode is "facing your fears." Was Justin able to re-launch <a href="https://megamaker.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Product People Club</a>? He talks to more of his existing customers to discover what jobs they're hiring the Club for.“Do one thing every day that scares you.” - Eleanor RooseveltThis week's project: Product People Club. You can see it it here: <a href="https://megamaker.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megamaker.co</a> Next week's project: Marketing for Developers I started writing <a href="http://justinjackson.ca/marketingfordevelopers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this book</a> in January, 2014, but never finished it. The idea had lots of traction (over 2,200 people signed up for the waiting list). I still gets messages every week from people who want the book.It's one of those projects that continually hangs over my head. This week, I'm going to finish it. Show notes<ul> <li>Check out the <a href="http://justinjackson.ca/marketingfordevelopers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marketing for Developers</a> landing page</li> <li>Thanks to Product People Club member, <a href="http://www.jamesvandyne.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">James Van Dyne</a>, for being on the show. He's on Twitter here: <a href="https://twitter.com/jamesvandyne" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jamesvandyne</a> </li> <li>Follow me on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/mijustin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mijustin</a> </li> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/review/?utm_source=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rate and review the show</a></li> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/newsletter/?utm_source=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the newsletter</a></li> <li>Read my blog post: <a href="http://justinjackson.ca/do-things-that-scare-you/?utm_source=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Do Things That Scare You</a> </li> </ul>Podcast hosting provided by <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>.Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to <a href="https://transistor.fm/justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">transistor.fm/justin</a>.

EP23: Face your fears

This is the mid-week check-up: I had to do some hard stuff and actually call my customers, and hear what they thought of my product.This week's project: Product People ClubProduct People Club is a membership site for solopreneurs: people making their own stuff, by themselves.Here’s the story: 2 years ago, I was fed up. I wanted to launch and validate something really quickly. So I put up a landing page  for a chat room for entrepreneurs. I capped it at 10 members, and decided I’d charge $10 a month.When I posted about it in Hacker News, it sold out in 30 minutes. The next thing I knew I had a waiting list of 200-300 people wanting to get in.By the 5th month, I was making about $1,100 a month with the community.Even better, early members started launching things and becoming successful: Ryan Hoover of Product Hunt was one. Samuel Hulick of Useronboard.com was another. But I always felt like ProductPeople.club wasn’t a “big enough” idea. But, I was talking with Adam Clark about this today. And I realized, that a big reason I haven't promoted it more, is that I'm scared.So, I decided to call one of my customers, Josh Doody, and ask him why he joined. He gave me a complete timeline of when he joined, and what his initial impression was.My job this week is to talk to as many customers as I can, and figure out what job they're hiring Product People Club to do.Show notes Check out Josh Doody's book: Take Control of Your Career  Check out Adam Clark's podcast: The Gently Mad  Thanks to Josh Michael and My Coffee Pub for sending me the coffee package! Follow me on Twitter: @mijustin  Rate and review the show Join the newsletter Cover image by Hey Paul Studios  Podcast hosting provided by Transistor.fm.Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, Transistor.fm, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to transistor.fm/justin. 

This is the mid-week check-up: I had to do some hard stuff and actually call my customers, and hear what they thought of my product. This week's project: Product People Club <a href="https://megamaker.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Product People Club</a> is a membership site for solopreneurs: people making their own stuff, by themselves.Here’s the story: 2 years ago, I was fed up. I wanted to launch and validate something really quickly. So I put up a landing page  for a chat room for entrepreneurs. I capped it at 10 members, and decided I’d charge $10 a month.When I posted about it in Hacker News, it sold out in 30 minutes. The next thing I knew I had a waiting list of 200-300 people wanting to get in. By the 5th month, I was making about $1,100 a month with the community. Even better, early members started launching things and becoming successful:<ul> <li>Ryan Hoover of <a href="http://producthunt.com/?utm_source=justinjackson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Product Hunt</a> was one.</li> <li>Samuel Hulick of <a href="http://Useronboard.com/?utm_source=justinjackson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Useronboard.com</a> was another.</li> </ul>But I always felt like ProductPeople.club wasn’t a “big enough” idea. But, I was talking with <a href="http://avclark.com/?utm_source=justinjackson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam Clark</a> about this today. And I realized, that a big reason I haven't promoted it more, is that I'm scared. So, I decided to call one of my customers, <a href="http://joshdoody.com/?utm_source=justinjackson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Josh Doody</a>, and ask him why he joined. He gave me a complete timeline of when he joined, and what his initial impression was. My job this week is to talk to as many customers as I can, and figure out what job they're hiring Product People Club to do. Show notes<ul> <li>Check out Josh Doody's book: <a href="http://joshdoody.com/career/?utm_source=justinjackson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Take Control of Your Career</a> </li> <li>Check out Adam Clark's podcast: <a href="http://avclark.com/podcast/?utm_source=justinjackson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Gently Mad</a> </li> <li>Thanks to <a href="https://twitter.com/joshistall/status/577911734666661888" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Josh Michael</a> and <a href="http://www.mycoffeepub.com/?utm_source=justinjackson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Coffee Pub</a> for sending me the coffee package!</li> <li>Follow me on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/mijustin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mijustin</a> </li> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/review/?utm_source=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rate and review the show</a></li> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/newsletter/?utm_source=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the newsletter</a></li> <li>Cover image by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/hey__paul/6121575575/in/photolist-ajWF9t-4SGEZE-nuCvDZ-aho3uZ-iXQrLv-f46U6J-6mgqnQ-5t2BFf-mLcbpL-nftmqW-9ytoMq-gtC7KV-ahqN1Y-3MzNr-5Vycs8-diqnhh-7ozUmC-3xKhyp-3xKhjX-7fRaAy-ftgSAp-f46UJj-BQYvP-7ow2je-jTzowx-qo8LBE-bPnJzc-2wepAU-ftwduQ-9BTkB-djNmPx-8v8Fe3-aACd1f-azxPLq-i5QET-6WQrU-7ow1z4-22Fqio-dQ9Ae7-6aJ3uB-4HQTEn-7ozUkW-7ow1ve-nByd9j-hV9V6-8v5CBa-kVEJm-8v5CqH-akHF5e-5wdWw4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hey Paul Studios</a> </li> </ul>Podcast hosting provided by <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>.Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to <a href="https://transistor.fm/justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">transistor.fm/justin</a>.

EP22: Get some guts

It's not about you achieving the American Dream. It's about you getting 1% better ever day."Every time you put yourself on the line, you are creating your own luck, and increasing your chances of having some success"What are you going to do this week to improve your situation?The only way you get better, is by getting started.Quote from This American Life, Three MilesBut nothing has happened for her for 10 years. I think it's some special brand of American pathological optimism, that so many of us believe the story of Melanie has to turn out to be happy, and that if it doesn't, something unusual has happened, and not just this is what happens all the time, that the supermarket might be full of Melanies.Quote from James Altucher on the Tim Ferris podcast:“I try to get this mindset I want to improve one percent a week. It seems like a small amount but if you do that, it results in enormous improvements over the course of the year."This week's project: Product People ClubThis week's project is an improvement on something I already have. The most successful thing I've ever launched is something called Product People Club: megamaker.coI want to make it better. This week I'll be calling existing customers, asking them why they signed up, and also figuring out how I can improve it. By the end of the week, I'll re-launch it so new members can sign-up.Show notes  This American Life: Three Miles (episode 550) James Altucher on episode 18 of the Tim Ferris Show Randy Skopecek David Henry's Course: Stage Lighting Basics  Follow me on Twitter: @mijustin  Rate and review the show Join the newsletter Podcast hosting provided by Transistor.fm.Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, Transistor.fm, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to transistor.fm/justin. 

It's not about you achieving the American Dream. It's about you getting 1% better ever day."Every time you put yourself on the line, you are creating your own luck, and increasing your chances of having some success"What are you going to do this week to improve your situation?The only way you get better, is by getting started.Quote from This American Life, Three MilesBut nothing has happened for her for 10 years. I think it's some special brand of American pathological optimism, that so many of us believe the story of Melanie has to turn out to be happy, and that if it doesn't, something unusual has happened, and not just this is what happens all the time, that the supermarket might be full of Melanies.Quote from James Altucher on the Tim Ferris podcast:“I try to get this mindset I want to improve one percent a week. It seems like a small amount but if you do that, it results in enormous improvements over the course of the year."This week's project: Product People Club This week's project is an improvement on something I already have. The most successful thing I've ever launched is something called Product People Club: <a href="https://megamaker.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megamaker.co</a>I want to make it better. This week I'll be calling existing customers, asking them why they signed up, and also figuring out how I can improve it. By the end of the week, I'll re-launch it so new members can sign-up. Show notes<ul> <li> <a href="http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/550/three-miles" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This American Life: Three Miles</a> (episode 550)</li> <li><a href="http://fourhourworkweek.com/2014/07/11/james-altucher/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">James Altucher on episode 18 of the Tim Ferris Show</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.spockecek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Randy Skopecek</a></li> <li>David Henry's Course: <a href="https://gumroad.com/l/MExyQ/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stage Lighting Basics</a> </li> <li>Follow me on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/mijustin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mijustin</a> </li> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/review" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rate and review the show</a></li> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the newsletter</a></li> </ul>Podcast hosting provided by <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>.Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to <a href="https://transistor.fm/justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">transistor.fm/justin</a>.

EP21: Haggard

A weekly podcast focused on shipping small projects.Every week I'll take you on an adventure of launching a new project. You'll hear the launch stats, hurdles I had to overcome, and how you can learn from my mistakes.

I am at the beginning stages of becoming an entrepreneur and Justin seems one good place to start!

Fabulous Podcast for Entrepreneurs!

Love Justin&#39;s take on making. Hope this show continues in the future.

Great show

A weekly podcast focused on shipping small projects. Every week I'll take you on an adventure of launching a new project. You'll hear the launch stats, hurdles I had to overcome, and how you can learn from my mistakes.

Build & Launch

Justin responds to listener questions:Question 1: How do you decide if an idea is worth launching?The product founder doesn't push an idea on the people. Instead, the people provide the inspiration for the product.Your product idea really has to be something that people want. You can't force your idea on people, hoping that they'll buy.Question 2: How do you build products if you have kids and a full-time job?The only thing that matters, is the work – when you’re building a product, there are a lot of things you can spend your time on: tweeting, answering email, fiddling with analytics. No procrastinating. Building a product is like pushing a rock uphill: your whole focus should be getting that rock to move a little farther. Everything else is a distraction.Question 3: What outside material are you allowed to use in a podcast?In copyright law, there is something called Fair Use. However, it's application is complicated. For example, if I wanted to use a heavy metal track, there's a few things that might affect me using it under Fair Use: am I earning revenue from the podcast? Am I stealing business from the copyright owner? How much of the podcast does the copyrighted material take up (ie. 8 minutes of a 10 minute show?).Season 1 launches The Build &amp; Launch podcast The Product Hunt Handbook  Network Effects: a web app for notifying groups via SMS Irresistible Podcasting  Productify: Gumroad plugin for WP Membership Sites Show notes We Are Not Normal People: Barber story  End of an Era: "All that matters is the work" Heavy metal song: All for One, by Striker (from their City of Gold album) Fair Use for podcasts Leave us a review on iTunes Follow Justin on Twitter: @mijustin  Join the newsletter Podcast hosting provided by Transistor.fm.Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, Transistor.fm, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to transistor.fm/justin. 

Justin responds to listener questions: Question 1: How do you decide if an idea is worth launching?The product founder doesn't push an idea on the people. Instead, the people provide the inspiration for the product.Your product idea really has to be something that people want. You can't force your idea on people, hoping that they'll buy. Question 2: How do you build products if you have kids and a full-time job?The only thing that matters, is the work – when you’re building a product, there are a lot of things you can spend your time on: tweeting, answering email, fiddling with analytics. No procrastinating. Building a product is like pushing a rock uphill: your whole focus should be getting that rock to move a little farther. Everything else is a distraction. Question 3: What outside material are you allowed to use in a podcast?In copyright law, there is something called Fair Use. However, it's application is complicated. For example, if I wanted to use a heavy metal track, there's a few things that might affect me using it under Fair Use: am I earning revenue from the podcast? Am I stealing business from the copyright owner? How much of the podcast does the copyrighted material take up (ie. 8 minutes of a 10 minute show?). Season 1 launches<ol> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Build &amp; Launch podcast</a></li> <li><a href="http://gum.co/producthunt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Product Hunt Handbook</a></li> <li> <a href="http://networkeffects.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Network Effects</a>: a web app for notifying groups via SMS</li> <li><a href="http://avclark.com/course" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irresistible Podcasting</a></li> <li> <a href="http://gum.co/productify/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Productify</a>: Gumroad plugin for WP Membership Sites</li> </ol> Show notes<ul> <li><a href="http://justinjackson.ca/we-are-not-normal-people/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We Are Not Normal People: Barber story</a></li> <li> <a href="http://justinjackson.ca/end-of-an-era/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">End of an Era</a>: "All that matters is the work"</li> <li>Heavy metal song: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/all-for-one/id905497995?i=905498008" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All for One, by Striker</a> (from their City of Gold album)</li> <li><a href="https://wiki.creativecommons.org/Podcasting_Legal_Guide#Two_Misconceptions_About_Fair_Use." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fair Use for podcasts</a></li> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/review" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leave us a review on iTunes</a></li> <li>Follow Justin on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/mijustin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mijustin</a> </li> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the newsletter</a></li> </ul>Podcast hosting provided by <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>.Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to <a href="https://transistor.fm/justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">transistor.fm/justin</a>.

EP15: The only thing that matters is doing the work

In this episode he talks about balancing our creative projects with getting out and living your life.Ultimately, I believe that relationships are more important than the things we make.This week's projectWeekofhustle.com - commit to building your project in a week. Start on a set date, and launch 7 days later.Show notes Follow me on Twitter: @mijustin  Rate and review the show Join the newsletter Podcast hosting provided by Transistor.fm.Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, Transistor.fm, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to transistor.fm/justin. 

In this episode he talks about balancing our creative projects with getting out and living your life.Ultimately, I believe that relationships are more important than the things we make.This week's project<a href="http://weekofhustle.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weekofhustle.com</a> - commit to building your project in a week. Start on a set date, and launch 7 days later. Show notes<ul> <li>Follow me on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/mijustin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mijustin</a> </li> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/review" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rate and review the show</a></li> <li><a href="http://justinjackson.ca/newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the newsletter</a></li> </ul>Podcast hosting provided by <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>.Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to <a href="https://transistor.fm/justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">transistor.fm/justin</a>.

EP20: Life vs Projects

How do you launch if you don't have an audience?Derek Moreno and Hassan both asked this question.Your product needs a target market, and you need a way of reaching that target market.Questions about the Build &amp; Launch experienceMike Dario asked:1. What was the biggest challenge?Find the time and energy each day, for sure. Staying focused and on-task.2. How did you track the changes each day?I used Sprintly (project management software). I'd log in each day, look at what I had to do in my backlog, and do that.3. What was one thing you'll change for next season?I'd like to do the "next iteration" sprint for each of the projects. Example: for Network Effects, I'd go out and try to get the first 10 customers in a week (record my sales calls, etc).4. Did any of the projects seem too small, too big?Network Effects and the WordPress plugin were definitely big projects; but the hardest was probably writing the book by myself.5. What was the hardest part about teaming up?Giving up control. In the past, I've been a lone wolf. Sharing everything with a partner was hard at first, but definitely a good decision in terms of our ability to get things done.6. Why did you start Build and Launch?I really wanted to kick my own butt into gear. I knew that committing to building and launching something every week would force me to just do it.7. What type of project would be too big?Most software projects I think are too big. A really long book (100+ pages) would be difficult as well.8. In what ways was a weekly sprint helpful for these particular products? Harmful?It was really helpful in terms of focusing on creating the smallest, tiniest version of each project. Not much harmful actually.9. How did your wife handle this experience?Lol. I'll have to get her on the show and have her talk about her side. ;)10. How much after work time did you devote to this?An average of 2 hours a day (14 hours a week). Most of this was after work, with big chunks on weekends.Season 1 launches The Build &amp; Launch podcast The Product Hunt Handbook  Network Effects: a web app for notifying groups via SMS Irresistible Podcasting  Productify: Gumroad plugin for WP Membership Sites Show notes Heading to Banff this weekend Interview with Paul Jarvis Mike Taber's Single Founder Handbook Leave us a review on iTunes Follow Justin on Twitter: @mijustin  Join the newsletter Podcast hosting provided by Transistor.fm.Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, Transistor.fm, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to transistor.fm/justin. 

How do you launch if you don't have an audience? Derek Moreno and Hassan both asked this question.Your product needs a target market, and you need a way of reaching that target market.Questions about the Build &amp; Launch experience Mike Dario asked: 1. What was the biggest challenge?Find the time and energy each day, for sure. Staying focused and on-task. 2. How did you track the changes each day?I used <a href="https://sprint.ly/?utm_source=justinjackson&amp;utm_medium=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sprintly</a> (project management software). I'd log in each day, look at what I had to do in my backlog, and do that. 3. What was one thing you'll change for next season?I'd like to do the "next iteration" sprint for each of the projects. Example: for <a href="http://networkeffects.me/?utm_source=justinjackson&amp;utm_medium=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Network Effects</a>, I'd go out and try to get the first 10 customers in a week (record my sales calls, etc). 4. Did any of the projects seem too small, too big?<a href="http://networkeffects.me/?utm_source=justinjackson&amp;utm_medium=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Network Effects</a> and the <a href="http://getproductify.com/?utm_source=justinjackson&amp;utm_medium=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WordPress plugin</a> were definitely big projects; but the hardest was probably writing <a href="http://gum.co/producthunt/?utm_source=justinjackson&amp;utm_medium=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the book</a> by myself. 5. What was the hardest part about teaming up?Giving up control. In the past, I've been a lone wolf. Sharing everything with a partner was hard at first, but definitely a good decision in terms of our ability to get things done. 6. Why did you start Build and Launch?I really wanted to kick my own butt into gear. I knew that committing to building and launching something every week would force me to just do it. 7. What type of project would be too big?Most software projects I think are too big. A really long book (100+ pages) would be difficult as well. 8. In what ways was a weekly sprint helpful for these particular products? Harmful?It was really helpful in terms of focusing on creating the smallest, tiniest version of each project. Not much harmful actually. 9. How did your wife handle this experience?Lol. I'll have to get her on the show and have her talk about her side. ;) 10. How much after work time did you devote to this?An average of 2 hours a day (14 hours a week). Most of this was after work, with big chunks on weekends. Season 1 launches<ol> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/?utm_source=justinjackson&amp;utm_medium=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Build &amp; Launch podcast</a></li> <li><a href="http://gum.co/producthunt/?utm_source=justinjackson&amp;utm_medium=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Product Hunt Handbook</a></li> <li> <a href="http://networkeffects.me/?utm_source=justinjackson&amp;utm_medium=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Network Effects</a>: a web app for notifying groups via SMS</li> <li><a href="http://avclark.com/course/?utm_source=justinjackson&amp;utm_medium=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irresistible Podcasting</a></li> <li> <a href="http://www.getproductify.com/?utm_source=justinjackson&amp;utm_medium=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Productify</a>: Gumroad plugin for WP Membership Sites</li> </ol>Show notes<ul> <li><a href="http://www.banff.ca/?utm_source=justinjackson&amp;utm_medium=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heading to Banff this weekend</a></li> <li><a href="http://productpeople.tv/2014/08/07/ep62-paul-jarvis/?utm_source=justinjackson&amp;utm_medium=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Interview with Paul Jarvis</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.singlefounderhandbook.com/?utm_source=justinjackson&amp;utm_medium=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Taber's Single Founder Handbook</a></li> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/review/?utm_source=justinjackson&amp;utm_medium=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leave us a review on iTunes</a></li> <li>Follow Justin on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/mijustin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mijustin</a> </li> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/newsletter/?utm_source=justinjackson&amp;utm_medium=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the newsletter</a></li> </ul>Podcast hosting provided by <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>.Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to <a href="https://transistor.fm/justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">transistor.fm/justin</a>.

EP16: How do you launch if you don't have an audience?

Justin is recording on the road from Edmonton, Alberta.In this episode: with only 4 days to work, Justin launch the first product of Season 2? See what it's like to eat your own dog food.This week's projectBack in Season 1, Carl and Justin created a WordPress plugin that allowed you to create your own online course, and sell it using Gumroad.For this week's project, Justin decided to eat his own dogfood, and use the plugin to host his own online course. He had 4 days to re-build the course in WordPress, and launch it.Announcement: next week's projectweekofhustle.comShow notes See it live: Build Your Audience course   Get the ProductPress plugin and build your own course Bead update Documentary: Metal Evolution  Cover photo by cartese  Follow Justin on Twitter: @mijustin Join the newsletter Help the show: leave a review!  Podcast hosting provided by Transistor.fm.Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, Transistor.fm, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to transistor.fm/justin. 

Justin is recording on the road from <a href="https://instagram.com/p/0dLLbFDoeK/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton, Alberta</a>. In this episode: with only 4 days to work, Justin launch the first product of Season 2? See what it's like to eat your own dog food. This week's projectBack in <a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/14/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Season 1</a>, Carl and Justin created a <a href="http://productpress.me/?utm_source=justinjackson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WordPress plugin</a> that allowed you to create your own online course, and sell it using Gumroad.For this week's project, Justin decided to eat his own dogfood, and use the plugin to host his own <a href="http://justinjackson.ca/audiencecourse/?utm_source=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">online course</a>. He had 4 days to re-build the course in WordPress, and launch it. Announcement: next week's project<a href="http://weekofhustle.com/?utm_source=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">weekofhustle.com</a> Show notes<ul> <li>See it live: <a href="http://justinjackson.ca/audiencecourse/?utm_source=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Build Your Audience course</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://productpress.me/?utm_source=justinjackson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get the ProductPress plugin</a> and build your own course</li> <li><a href="https://instagram.com/p/0bxuGdjocO/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bead update</a></li> <li>Documentary: <a href="http://www.bangerfilms.com/films/metal-evolution/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Metal Evolution</a> </li> <li>Cover photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/australianshepherds/5616295635/in/photolist-9yhZ2n-6rRzHb-b5aEY-63wnHB-f4ek5-d1qMDL-9JvUCY-d1poxs-4LM6PP-4LRhn9-4Lq4Gw-e26s7R-bBKpyj-62T5Gh-4bo5ne-9isrzi-ctDHXm-6vjZcw-9Wecz-89PUeb-uxLxz-oLch6-6vjZfj-6vfNm8-crU51m-29RWT-89LDuT-j6SQkC-nRCUc9-fb448D-7rmxRS-79NPtc-4bo5kX-qYaKbG-8EzBuu-acJT1S-7ECvVR-dqQaAH-8xdn6p-88Q2me-7yf8G-amPVYH-f6HDPW-9WvaRz-8Fnevi-7xr13y-97S9rq-8kTtD9-4kbztc-e5xDYx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cartese</a> </li> <li>Follow Justin on Twitter: @mijustin</li> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the newsletter</a></li> <li>Help the show: <a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/review" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leave a review!</a> </li> </ul>Podcast hosting provided by <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>.Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to <a href="https://transistor.fm/justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">transistor.fm/justin</a>.

EP19: Eating my own dog food

I give an update about the bachelor party (many soda pops, no one got hurt, everyone came home safe).Product updateCarl and I received a cease-and-desist email for Productify. We've re-named the product ProductPress.Future Products WeekOfHustle.com JustinJackson.ca/Course Advice for people building their first product: Start small, and start now. Choose an idea that people want: something that will help you make your first dollar on the internet. Set your own goals: don’t compare yourself to others. Your first step should be to create a landing page: Headline: You are this kind of person, with this kind of problem. Subheadline: This product will solve this problem this way. Email waiting list sign-up form. Show notes A few photos from the bachelor party: Photo 1, Photo 2, Photo3  Interview with Dan Martell Leave us a review on iTunes Follow Justin on Twitter: @mijustin  Join the newsletter Podcast hosting provided by Transistor.fm.Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, Transistor.fm, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to transistor.fm/justin. 

I give an update about the bachelor party (many soda pops, no one got hurt, everyone came home safe). Product updateCarl and I received a cease-and-desist email for Productify. We've re-named the product <a href="http://productpress.me/?utm_source=justinjackson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ProductPress</a>. Future Products<ul> <li><a href="http://WeekOfHustle.com/?utm_source=justinjackson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeekOfHustle.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://JustinJackson.ca/Course/?utm_source=justinjackson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JustinJackson.ca/Course</a></li> </ul>Advice for people building their first product:<ol> <li>Start small, and start now.</li> <li>Choose an idea that people want: something that will help you make your first dollar on the internet.</li> <li>Set your own goals: don’t compare yourself to others.</li> </ol>Your first step should be to create a landing page:<ol> <li>Headline: You are this kind of person, with this kind of problem.</li> <li>Subheadline: This product will solve this problem this way.</li> <li>Email waiting list sign-up form.</li> </ol>Show notes<ul> <li>A few photos from the bachelor party: <a href="https://instagram.com/p/z8oxf3DoZo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Photo 1</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/p/z8maGSDoVR/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Photo 2</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/p/z_kE9djofk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Photo3</a> </li> <li><a href="http://productpeople.tv/2013/06/12/ep30-dan-martells-story-from-rehab-to-san-francisco/?utm_source=justinjackson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Interview with Dan Martell</a></li> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/review" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leave us a review on iTunes</a></li> <li>Follow Justin on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/mijustin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mijustin</a> </li> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the newsletter</a></li> </ul>Podcast hosting provided by <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>.Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to <a href="https://transistor.fm/justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">transistor.fm/justin</a>.

EP17: We did wreck a few things

Here’s the deal: normally with this show I announce a new project on Friday, and I ship it on the following Thursday.Today is March 16th, 2015. I’m going to Vegas on April 12th for MicroConf and don’t want to launch anything that weekend.That gives me 4 weeks, to launch 4 new projects.Let's do this.This week's projectI’m going to do a short week and try to launch something this Thursday. That gives me only 3 days.I'll be using ProductPress to re-launch my course, Build Your Audience, using WordPress instead of the expensive platform it's currently on.You can sign-up for the waiting list here: justinjackson.ca/audiencecourseShow notes Follow me on Twitter: @mijustin  Rate and review the show Join the newsletter Read my blog post: You Need Help  Podcast hosting provided by Transistor.fm.Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, Transistor.fm, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to transistor.fm/justin. 

Here’s the deal: normally with this show I announce a new project on Friday, and I ship it on the following Thursday. Today is March 16th, 2015. I’m going to Vegas on April 12th for MicroConf and don’t want to launch anything that weekend. That gives me 4 weeks, to launch 4 new projects. Let's do this. This week's project I’m going to do a short week and try to launch something this Thursday. That gives me only 3 days. I'll be using <a href="http://productpress.me/?utm_source=justinjackson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ProductPress</a> to re-launch my course, <a href="http://justinjackson.ca/audiencecourse/?utm_source=buildandlaunch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Build Your Audience</a>, using WordPress instead of the expensive platform it's currently on.You can sign-up for the waiting list here: <a href="http://justinjackson.ca/audiencecourse/?utm_source=buildandlaunch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">justinjackson.ca/audiencecourse</a> Show notes<ul> <li>Follow me on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/mijustin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mijustin</a> </li> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/review" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rate and review the show</a></li> <li><a href="http://buildandlaunch.net/newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the newsletter</a></li> <li>Read my blog post: <a href="http://justinjackson.ca/help/?utm_source=buildandlaunch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You Need Help</a> </li> </ul>Podcast hosting provided by <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>.Update from 2021: A lot has happened since I recorded these episodes: I launched a podcast hosting company, <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transistor.fm</a>, with my friend Jon Buda! If you want to hear what I'm up to now go to <a href="https://transistor.fm/justin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">transistor.fm/justin</a>.

EP18: Announcing Season 2

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Best Episodes on Practical Philosophy & How To Live

The best podcast episodes of anyone with an interesting story. With famous guests like Obama, LeBron James, Drake, Oprah Winfrey, Richard Branson, Michelle Obama, Serena Williams, to anyone who has a unique and interesting story to tell. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!