<p>What happens when your “great idea” is actually the wrong play? We go there. Mike tells the unfiltered story of mowPod’s first podcasting product—ambitious, clever, and a complete flop and how killing it fast unlocked mowPod Boost, a transparent, programmatic engine that drives real listeners, not vague traffic <a href="https://charts.mowpod.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://charts.mowpod.com/</a>. </p><p><br></p><p>From fireworks on a party boat to late‑night pool plots, the thread is the same: people over polish, community over posturing, and data over hype.<br>We also zoom out. Mike’s two months alcohol‑free and living in Japan, balancing founder intensity with being a present dad, building a soundproof music room, and leaning on “blowouts” like karaoke or a hard run to reset his head. We talk about identity beyond titles, why comfort quietly kills growth, and how thinking like a chess player helps you plan moves, counters, and outcomes without losing the joy in the game. If you’ve ever considered sunsetting a project you love to make space for the next chapter, this will land.<br>For creators and brands hungry for practical tools, we dig into self‑serve growth that respects indie budgets and why the industry needs to ditch the black box. </p><p>Don’t miss the free resource drop: mowPod Charts offers historic Apple and Spotify rankings with alerts, so you can track trends without a paywall. If you care about product‑market fit, transparent attribution, and building real community that shows up for you years later, you’ll feel at home here.<br>If this sparked something, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. Tell us: what will you end or begin to grow on your terms?</p><p><br></p><p>To check out mowPod... <a href="https://mowpod.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://mowpod.com/</a> and to connect with Mike, you can find him on IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sobimike/#" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/sobimike/#</a></p>

Talk Shit With P

Paula Sima

S10E12 - Karaoke, Conferences, And Flops To Boost: How Pivoting Saved A Podcast Tech Startup (BTW We Break Glasses, Not Spirits Here lol)!!

NOV 26, 202576 MIN
Talk Shit With P

S10E12 - Karaoke, Conferences, And Flops To Boost: How Pivoting Saved A Podcast Tech Startup (BTW We Break Glasses, Not Spirits Here lol)!!

NOV 26, 202576 MIN

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<p>What happens when your “great idea” is actually the wrong play? We go there. Mike tells the unfiltered story of mowPod’s first podcasting product—ambitious, clever, and a complete flop and how killing it fast unlocked mowPod Boost, a transparent, programmatic engine that drives real listeners, not vague traffic <a href="https://charts.mowpod.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://charts.mowpod.com/</a>. </p><p><br></p><p>From fireworks on a party boat to late‑night pool plots, the thread is the same: people over polish, community over posturing, and data over hype.<br>We also zoom out. Mike’s two months alcohol‑free and living in Japan, balancing founder intensity with being a present dad, building a soundproof music room, and leaning on “blowouts” like karaoke or a hard run to reset his head. We talk about identity beyond titles, why comfort quietly kills growth, and how thinking like a chess player helps you plan moves, counters, and outcomes without losing the joy in the game. If you’ve ever considered sunsetting a project you love to make space for the next chapter, this will land.<br>For creators and brands hungry for practical tools, we dig into self‑serve growth that respects indie budgets and why the industry needs to ditch the black box. </p><p>Don’t miss the free resource drop: mowPod Charts offers historic Apple and Spotify rankings with alerts, so you can track trends without a paywall. If you care about product‑market fit, transparent attribution, and building real community that shows up for you years later, you’ll feel at home here.<br>If this sparked something, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. Tell us: what will you end or begin to grow on your terms?</p><p><br></p><p>To check out mowPod... <a href="https://mowpod.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://mowpod.com/</a> and to connect with Mike, you can find him on IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sobimike/#" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/sobimike/#</a></p>