We launched a $40k/month newsletter

08/09/24 • 53 min

In this episode: how we launched our newsletter, Bootstrapped Giants.

Presented by: Superhuman, the email app that gets us to inbox zero fast, helps us sell more and enables us to collaborate.

Time stamps:
[00:01:03] Why start the Bootstrapped Giants podcast?
[00:01:26] Can you introduce yourself briefly?
[00:04:03] Should we use clickbait titles?
[00:05:06] How do you handle self-doubt?
[00:09:36] Would you refund disappointed sponsors?
[00:13:03] What's the human element in business?
[00:17:33] What's the Bootstrap Giants business model?
[00:20:24] How much revenue from ads?
[00:24:27] What is your growth strategy?
[00:27:45] Why is private equity better?
[00:30:36] Should we explore private equity more?
[00:34:21] How does Gateway X support companies?
[00:44:06] How did GrowthAssistant start?
[00:46:12] Has GrowthAssistant's vision changed?
[00:52:03] How did this Twitter Live work?
[00:52:30] Should we do private meetings publicly?

In this episode: how we launched our newsletter, Bootstrapped Giants.

Presented by: Superhuman, the email app that gets us to inbox zero fast, helps us sell more and enables us to collaborate.

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[00:00:00] Intro & Evolving Work Relationship
[00:01:03] Balancing Andrew’s Creative Side vs. Business Demands
[00:02:06] Integrating Different Approaches from Teammates
[00:02:33] Identifying and Staying in Your “Zone of Genius”
[00:04:03] Tasks That Energize vs. Tasks That Drain
[00:05:06] Struggle With First Drafts & Delegation
[00:06:09] Committing to Genius vs. Excellence
[00:07:12] “Heroing” & Taking 100% Responsibility
[00:09:36] Asking for Help Without Overburdening Others
[00:12:18] Intermittent Fasting & Energy Management
[00:13:57] Drive to Prove Oneself & Self-Awareness
[00:17:06] Pinpointing Andrew’s True Strengths
[00:19:03] Jesse’s “Themed” Workdays & Finding Balance
[00:24:00] Considering Bigger Moves: M&A vs. New Startups
[00:29:18] AI Opportunities & How to Experiment Quickly
[00:32:15] Jesse’s Investment Approach & Personal Finances
[00:38:00] Shifting Mindset From Scarcity to Abundance
[00:40:09] “Die With Zero” & Rethinking Spending
[00:44:09] Wrapping Up & Final Reflections