Podcasts for bootstrappers and indie hackers
Transistor Team
Many bootstrappers are starting podcasts about launching, building, and growing their startups. Podcasting allows bootstrappers to reach a group of listeners who can encourage them in their journey, offer assistance, and potentially become customers.
From the beginning, Transistor has been bootstrapped and proud! Here's our list of some of our favorite podcasts for bootstrappers, founders, and people building self-funded startups.
Cheeky Pint
John Collison (Stripe co-founder) hosts his own podcast called Cheeky Pint. What's so good about it is that he asks his founder friends pointed questions, and they answer him. One of his best interviews is with Intercom co-founder, Des Traynor:
Visit their website here: cheekypint.transistor.fm
Mostly Technical
Hosted by Ian Landsman and Aaron Francis, Mostly Technical is a lively discussion on Laravel, business, and an eclectic mix of related topics.
Visit their website here: mostlytechnical.com
The Panel
Hosted by Justin Jackson and Brian Casel, The Panel is a weekly podcast about building a better bootstrapped business, and a better life. Justin and Brian record the podcast live (you can tune in on YouTube) most Thursdays, at 12:15pm Pacific.
Visit their website here: panelpodcast.com
Offsite
Jordan Gal has always been a strategic operator. Now, he's making an AI play with Rosie.
Visit his website: offsite.castos.com
Business of Laravel
Short, powerful interviews with business leaders working with and within the Laravel ecosystem--about business, tech, and more! Hosted by Matt Stauffer.
Visit their website: businessoflaravel.com
Startup to Last
Tyler King is the co-founder and CEO of Less Annoying CRM, a bootstrapped SaaS company that helps small businesses succeed, and Rick Lindquist is the founder of LegUp Ventures, which owns and operates software companies that empower underdogs.
Visit their website: startuptolast.com
Nathan Barry podcast
Nathan Barry is the CEO of Kit (formerly ConvertKit). On his show, he interviews top creators and dives into the inner workings of their businesses in his live coaching sessions.
Visit their website: thenathanbarryshow.transistor.fm
Build your SaaS
This is the show we've been doing since the beginning of Transistor. Jon and Justin sharing their journey of building a business from zero revenue, to a successful company.
Our podcast website: saas.transistor.fm
FounderQuest
"Developers building a software business on our own terms." This podcast is from the team at Honeybadger (an error monitoring tool). This podcast covers technical debt, hiring, productivity, and overcoming founder obstacles.
Visit their website: founderquestpodcast.com
The Bootstrapped Founder
Arvid Kahl (who founded and sold his bootstrapped startup with his partner Danielle Simpson) dispenses advice on starting, running, and selling a bootstrapped SaaS company without burning out.
Visit his website: bootstrapped-founder.transistor.fm
Indie Bites
Short, bite-sized conversations (15 mins) with indie hackers who have started small, profitable, bootstrapped businesses.
Visit their website: indiebites.transistor.fm
Makers.dev
A weekly podcast about building software businesses with Chris Achard and Christian Genco.
Visit their website: makers.dev
Slow & Steady
Benedikt and Brian share what it's like to start a bootstrapped startup while "keeping the lights on with consulting." Benedikt is working on Userlist and Brian is working on Headlamp.
Visit their website: slowandsteadypodcast.com
Searching for SaaS
A fresh perspective on the stages of building a SaaS business.
Visit their website: searchingforsaas.com
Startups for the Rest of Us
Mike Taber and Rob Walling are the original bootstrapped podcasters. Their show "helps developers, designers and entrepreneurs to be awesome at launching software products. Whether you’ve built your first product or are just thinking about it."
Visit their website: startupsfortherestofus.co
Evergreen podcasts
These bootstrap podcasts are great but are no longer publishing new episodes.