<p>Justin catches up with his old internet friend Paul Jarvis. Today, Paul co-founded <a href="https://usefathom.com/">Fathom Analytics</a> with <a href="https://twitter.com/JackEllis">Jack Ellis</a>: a simple alternative to Google Analytics. Paul is also the author of the book "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Company-One-Staying-Small-Business/dp/1328972356/">Company of One</a>," which has influenced a whole generation of indie entrepreneurs (and has been reviewed by Cal Newport, Chris Guillebeau, Ben Chestnut, Tiago Forte, and more). Previously, Justin and Paul did a <a href="https://justinjackson.ca/mastermind">weekly mastermind</a>, where they supported and encouraged each other around our indie businesses. They decided to do a catch-up call and recorded it so you could listen in. πŸ‘</p><p><strong>Highlights:</strong><br></p><ul><li>(00:10) - Intro</li> <li>(02:20) - Being off the internet</li> <li>(03:58) - What's a typical day for Paul?</li> <li>(06:21) - Looking back at our Mastermind call</li> <li>(08:08) - There's no beginning and no end</li> <li>(10:36) - Things that are out of your control affect your business</li> <li>(13:08) - Does Justin's surfing metaphor make sense to a surfer?</li> <li>(16:11) - How would you start an indie business in 2023?</li> <li>(22:05) - You've got to get in motion</li> <li>(25:08) - Using products in your category for a long time</li> <li>(27:53) - Is there still any room in Saas?</li> <li>(31:56) - The act of making the bet</li> <li>(38:45) - Is freelancing still viable in 2023?</li> <li>(42:55) - Company design is lifestyle design</li> <li>(45:00) - Worrying about being stagnant</li> <li>(47:20) - How do you handle customer feature requests?</li> <li>(52:08) - It's ok to be late to a shift in the market</li> <li>(58:24) - Caring is an indie advantage</li> <li>(01:05:05) - Collaboration is what gets us anywhere</li> </ul><p></p><p>πŸŽ™οΈ <em>Podcast hosting is provided by</em> <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=rubyblend"><em>Transistor.fm</em></a><em>.<br>πŸ“Ί Learn </em><a href="https://transistor.fm/how-to-start-a-podcast/"><em>how to start your own podcast</em></a><em>!</em></p><br><strong>Links:</strong><ul><li><a href="https://usefathom.com/ref/EJPZOB">Fathom Analytics</a> (get $10 off)</li><li>Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Company-One-Staying-Small-Business/dp/1328972356">Company of One</a></li><li>Article: <a href="https://justinjackson.ca/mastermind">How to Start a Mastermind</a></li><li>Wayback Machine: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20061101221801/http://haveamint.com/">Mint Analytics</a></li><li>Article: <a href="https://justinjackson.ca/new-saas">Why we moved from courses to SaaS</a></li><li><a href="https://justinjackson.ca/self-publishing-hangout">Self-Publishing Hangout</a>: Paul Jarvis, Nathan Barry, Sacha Greif, Justin Jackson</li></ul><p><br></p> <strong>Thanks to our monthly supporters</strong> <ul> <li>Pascal from sharpen.page</li> <li>Rewardful.com</li> <li>Greg Park</li> <li>Mitchell Davis from RecruitKit.com.au</li> <li>Marcel Fahle, wearebold.af</li> <li>Bill Condo (@mavrck)</li> <li>Ward from MemberSpace.com</li> <li>Evandro Sasse</li> <li>Austin Loveless</li> <li>Michael Sitver</li> <li>Dan Buda</li> <li>Colin Gray</li> <li>Dave Giunta</li> </ul> <strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jonjustin" rel="payment" title="β˜… Support this podcast on Patreon β˜…">β˜… Support this podcast on Patreon β˜…</a> </strong>

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Paul Jarvis: gaining freedom by building an indie business

AUG 1, 202371 MIN
Build Your SaaS

Paul Jarvis: gaining freedom by building an indie business

AUG 1, 202371 MIN

Description

Justin catches up with his old internet friend Paul Jarvis. Today, Paul co-founded Fathom Analytics with Jack Ellis: a simple alternative to Google Analytics. Paul is also the author of the book "Company of One," which has influenced a whole generation of indie entrepreneurs (and has been reviewed by Cal Newport, Chris Guillebeau, Ben Chestnut, Tiago Forte, and more). Previously, Justin and Paul did a weekly mastermind, where they supported and encouraged each other around our indie businesses. They decided to do a catch-up call and recorded it so you could listen in. πŸ‘

Highlights:

  • (00:10) - Intro
  • (02:20) - Being off the internet
  • (03:58) - What's a typical day for Paul?
  • (06:21) - Looking back at our Mastermind call
  • (08:08) - There's no beginning and no end
  • (10:36) - Things that are out of your control affect your business
  • (13:08) - Does Justin's surfing metaphor make sense to a surfer?
  • (16:11) - How would you start an indie business in 2023?
  • (22:05) - You've got to get in motion
  • (25:08) - Using products in your category for a long time
  • (27:53) - Is there still any room in Saas?
  • (31:56) - The act of making the bet
  • (38:45) - Is freelancing still viable in 2023?
  • (42:55) - Company design is lifestyle design
  • (45:00) - Worrying about being stagnant
  • (47:20) - How do you handle customer feature requests?
  • (52:08) - It's ok to be late to a shift in the market
  • (58:24) - Caring is an indie advantage
  • (01:05:05) - Collaboration is what gets us anywhere

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