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Arvid Kahl

I help founders and creators serve and empower their customers.

Being your own boss isn't easy, but it's worth it. Learn how to build a legacy while being kind and authentic. I want to empower as many entrepreneurs as possible to help themselves (and those they choose to serve).

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Marybeth Alexander — Knowledgebase Secrets — The Bootstrapped Founder 316

Podcast, YouTube, Blog Dear founder, Marybeth Alexander is the Chief Executive Owl at KnowledgeOwl, a SaaS that focuses on providing the most impactful knowledgebase you could possibly have. We talk about using knowledge management systems outside their "usual" domain of customer service: Marybeth teaches how you can employ a KB for marketing, sales, and even internal documentation purposes. We also tackle the topic of AI in knowledge management, how extremely simple pricing can be a growth...

2 days ago • 1 min read

Podcast, YouTube, Blog Dear founder, I am writing this still from the hotel where MicroConf 2024 just wrapped up. It's the morning after. I can still hear the energetic and joyful voices of founders from all over the world. And if you're wondering why my voice is so deep: I've been yelling SaaS stuff at nerds for 3 days straight. 🎙️ Enjoy the blog post and the podcast I’m "on the road" in Atlanta, and I want to share my impressions from this conference and the things I learned, the things I’m...

7 days ago • 12 min read

Podcast, YouTube, Blog Dear founder, Nicolai Klemke (@nicolaiklemke) is an Indie Hacker with a PhD in Physics. Talk about a career change! Nicolai shares his founder journey from learning how to code to making waves in the music industry.We chat about carving out a niche in the bustling AI market, honing in on a customer segment that has a need (and a budget!), and building a team to turn a hobby into a profitable business. If you ever needed motivation to lean into the things you enjoy "on...

9 days ago • 1 min read

Podcast, YouTube, Blog Dear founder, Last week, I dove into my ideal customer. Now that I have chosen that elusive ideal customer profile, there are consequences. I have found the right people to build for, but what do they need? I’ll walk you through how I handle product challenges today. 🎙️ Enjoy the blog post and the podcast Let’s recap. I decided to turn Podscan into the most comprehensive podcast data platform it can be. My ideal customer is anyone who wants to build a product, a...

14 days ago • 8 min read

Podcast, YouTube, Blog Dear founder, Aaron Francis (@aarondfrancis) lost his job and gained a new outlook on life — or rather, he stepped into entrepreneurship for good. Aaron weighed his options, found old friends who were ready for new adventures and finally took the plunge that his supportive audience wanted to see him take.Building his platform in public got him here. The skills he developed along the way keep the customers coming. So, where will this journey take him? Aaron will share...

16 days ago • 1 min read

Podcast, YouTube, Blog Dear founder, Who is Podscan’s ideal customer? Who should I sell and market to? And how can I find out who could be ideal, and what choices do I have to make when whittling down that list? Today, I’ll dive into finding the Ideal Customer Profile for my recently-funded yet still very-much owner-operated software business Podscan. 🎙️ Enjoy the blog post and the podcast Let’s start with where I am (in terms of understanding my customers). Honestly, I wouldn’t be anywhere...

21 days ago • 8 min read

Podcast, YouTube, Blog Dear founder, Jessica Malnik (@jessicamalnik) deeply understands how remote work has changed the world of marketing and running a business. And fortunately, she's sharing her knowledge.In fact, we talk a lot about how to communicate right: with your customers, with your market, and even with your globally distributed remote employees. From preventing coworker burnout to customer engagement strategies and hiring for fractional roles, Jessica shares her valuable insights....

23 days ago • 1 min read

Podcast, YouTube, Blog Dear founder, Two months ago, I started tinkering on a new business. A few weeks ago, I created a company for it. A few days ago, I signed a document. And yesterday, a massive wire arrived in a (less-than-a-day-old) bank account. Podscan is now a real company that has been funded by the Calm Company fund — with a 6-figure amount. 🚀 Enough to allow me to press the proverbial NITRO button in the equally proverbial racing car that is this B2B SaaS business called Podscan....

28 days ago • 11 min read

Podcast, YouTube, Blog Dear founder, Mike Taylor (@hammer_mt) literally wrote the book on Prompt Engineering. He paints a vivid picture of a future where generative AI could make our traditional databases look like ancient relics, and the role of developers shifts dramatically. Instead of crafting code, they could be steering the helm of AI-generated software, potentially dealing with the whims of a virtual 'petulant child.' Herding digital cats, really. Our chat pushes us to ponder the...

30 days ago • 1 min read

Podcast, YouTube, Blog Dear founder, I’m a pretty okay developer, but when it comes to marketing and sales, I really need help. And for the longest time, I’ve held myself back. That ends today. 🎙️ Enjoy the blog post and the podcast My current SaaS business, Podscan, is at a point where some very important decisions need to be made. I’ve got something quite big in the works, and I’ll be talking about this next week in much more detail, but it made me think about the long-term needs a business...

about 1 month ago • 7 min read
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