Default Alive
86 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratingsTwo founders share an unedited look at what it's like to bootstrap a startup through weekly updates. Chris Spags is the founder of Jetboost, a suite of no-code plugins for Webflow. Corey Haines is the founder of Swipe Files, a membership site for marketers built with no-code tools. They chronicle their journeys getting to and staying "default alive": profitable, self-sustaining, with infinite runway.
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83 | All good things must come to an end
April 04, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 56.9 MBCorey and Chris are bringing the podcast to an end. They discuss why, where things are at today, and what to look out for in the future. Learn more about their businesses: Default Alive Ventures Swipe Files Jetboost SwipeWell Follow them on Twitter: @coreyhainesco @c_spags
82 | CEO Stuff
February 07, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBCorey shares some learnings on startup taxes. Chris shares how the recent growth of the Jetboost team is going and what he’s learning from that. They also discuss SaaS team account architecture, user onboarding email sequences, churn trends in 2023, and of course, they have to talk about ChatGPT. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Andrew from FlowPhantom Pieter Levels tweet on Google fumbling AI Derrick’s blog: Ship Small, Ship Fast MusicLM More podcasts for bootstrappers ...
2023 Goals
January 18, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 109 MBCorey and Chris talk about their goals, themes, and big projects for the new year. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: SwipeWell Product Hunt launch More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Default Alive Ventures Swipe Files Jetboost SwipeWell Follow them on Twitter: @coreyhainesco @c_spags
81 | 2023 Goals
January 18, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 109 MBCorey and Chris talk about their goals, themes, and big projects for the new year. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: SwipeWell Product Hunt launch More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Default Alive Ventures Swipe Files Jetboost SwipeWell Follow them on Twitter: @coreyhainesco @c_spags
80 | 2022 Year In Review
January 10, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes - 107 MBCorey and Chris look back on the past year’s highlights, lowlights, and learnings. Ask us a question → Learn more about their businesses: Default Alive Ventures Swipe Files Jetboost SwipeWell Follow them on Twitter: @coreyhainesco @c_spags
79 | Webflow Conf 2022
November 15, 2022 21:48 - 49 minutes - 89.9 MBCorey is working on co-marketing campaigns for SwipeWell. Chris is back from Webflow Conf and shares everything that happened at the event! They also discuss some of the unique aspects of the Calm Fund SEAL agreement. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Webflow Conf Announcements Webflow Apps Reilly Chase’s tweet Tyler Tringas’s tweet More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Default Alive Ventures Swipe Files Jetboost SwipeWell Follow them on...
78 | AI takeover
November 04, 2022 20:22 - 1 hour - 130 MBCorey recaps the SaaS Marketing Summit and State of SaaS Marketing report. Chris is wrapping up his final prep before Webflow Conf next week. They also talk about AI, newsletter sponsorships, and SwipeWell mobile apps. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Webflow Conf Agenda Corey’s AI generated profile pictures SaaS Marketing Summit recording State of SaaS Marketing 2022 Report More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Default Alive Ventures Swip...
77 | 10,000 subscribers
October 04, 2022 17:58 - 53 minutes - 97.6 MBCorey hits a big newsletter subscriber milestone. Chris gets back from vacation and officially launches the Jetboost blog. They also talk about playing the waiting game with SEO, Webflow Conf, and SwipeWell’s public roadmap. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: SwipeWell Public Roadmap SaaS Marketing Summit on October 12th Jetboost Blog More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Default Alive Ventures Swipe Files Jetboost SwipeWell Follow them on...
76 | 2-year anniversary listener Q&A
September 20, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBCorey and Chris answer listener questions live on the podcast to celebrate the 2-year anniversary of publishing. They cover how they spend their time, favorite tools, what success looks like, the highs and lows of the journey, and more. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Grain Mailman ZipMessage Manifest Destiny blog post More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Default Alive Ventures Swipe Files Jetboost SwipeWell Follow them on Twitter: @...
75 | Celebrating wins
September 07, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBCorey integrates a new newsletter growth tool for Swipe Files and ships a new landing page for SwipeWell. Chris is still celebrating recent wins while pondering the future of Jetboost. They also talk about Chrome web store SEO, “Two Way Write Ups,” and product evolution. Next week is a Q&A episode to celebrate the 2-year anniversary of the podcast. AMA! Ask us a question → Notable mentions: SwipeWell Chrome Store listing State of SaaS Marketing Survey Tweet about Jetboost bene...
74 | SEO is king
August 23, 2022 19:32 - 1 hour - 131 MBCorey prepares to roll out waitlist invites for SwipeWell. Chris shares what he learned while setting Jetboost up to hire full-time employees instead of contractors. They also discuss Google’s upcoming search update, programmatic SEO, and useful SEO tools. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Above Board podcast Startup to Last podcast PageFactory Splitbee More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Default Alive Ventures Swipe Files Jetboost Swip...
73 | Hiring spree
August 10, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBCorey launches a programmatic content experiment on Product Hunt and starts planning the Swipe Files Summit. Chris moved to Chicago and made two new hires! They also talk about a new SaaS project and Webflow Conf. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Retext More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Default Alive Ventures Swipe Files Jetboost SwipeWell Follow them on Twitter: @coreyhainesco @c_spags
72 | Bought a new domain
July 13, 2022 20:30 - 1 hour - 110 MBCorey builds a mobile app MVP using the no-code tool Adalo. Chris is continuing to push out small UX updates for Jetboost while preparing for his big move across the country. They also talk about new onboarding flows for SwipeWell and Swipe Files. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Adalo Crash Course YouTube Video More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Default Alive Ventures Swipe Files Jetboost SwipeWell Follow them on Twitter: @coreyhaines...
71 | Achievement unlocked: First MRR
June 28, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBCorey celebrates getting the first SwipeWell customers. Chris ships a helpful update to Jetboost and brainstorms some content ideas. They also discuss product analytics and being a power user of your own app. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: PostHog More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Default Alive Ventures Swipe Files Jetboost SwipeWell Follow them on Twitter: @coreyhainesco @c_spags
70 | CopywritingPrompts.com
June 17, 2022 17:07 - 53 minutes - 98.2 MBCorey launches CopywritingPrompts.com and experiments with programmatic SEO for SwipeWell. Chris is getting back in the groove, talking to customers, exploring partnerships, and working on new features for Jetboost. They also provide an update on Default Alive Ventures and discuss the opportunity cost of buying a SaaS. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: CopywritingPrompts.com Relume Rails SaaS Conf Framework Friends More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their b...
69 | Introducing: Default Alive Ventures
June 01, 2022 17:00 - 54 minutes - 99.5 MBCorey works on a new side project as marketing for SwipeWell. Chris ships an important update to handle subscription changes and works on turning content briefs into articles. They also introduce Default Alive Ventures and talk about SaaS acquisition multiples based on ARR vs SDE. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Default Alive Ventures Tweet Hunter Maker Grant Pieter Levels tweet More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Swipe Files Jetboost F...
68 | Emergency Pod: “I’m sorry, I sold the company.”
May 20, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBCorey and Chris were about to close on a deal to acquire a micro SaaS business together until it suddenly fell apart. Listen in to hear what happened and what they’d do differently next time. Know a SaaS business we might want to acquire? → Notable mentions: MicroAcquisitions course Boopos More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Swipe Files Jetboost Follow them on Twitter: @coreyhainesco @c_spags
67 | $500 MRR
May 03, 2022 16:50 - 53 minutes - 98 MBCorey experiments with a $500 MRR Challenge to gain new members. Chris has had to put work on the backburner for a bit while overcoming some challenges at home. They also talk about Elon buying Twitter, NFT launches, and meetups. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Milk Road City Clash More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Swipe Files Jetboost Follow them on Twitter: @coreyhainesco @c_spags
66 | What to build for an MVP
April 19, 2022 15:22 - 48 minutes - 89.2 MBCorey onboards the first SwipeWell users on calls and publishes some new blog posts. Chris is only working half-time right now but managed to ship a key stability update for Jetboost. They also how sleep affects productivity and a new indie hacker podcast, Framework Friends. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Framework Friends More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Swipe Files Jetboost Follow them on Twitter: @coreyhainesco @c_spags
65 | Do founders get parental leave?
April 05, 2022 21:59 - 1 hour - 118 MBCorey builds a waitlist for SwipeWell and shares the outline for Founding Marketing. Chris gives a short update on how paternity leave is going. They also talk about the woes of tax season, meeting online friends in person, and the discipline to focus on what you work on. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Founding Marketing Table of Contents Jetboost Compare Products More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Swipe Files Jetboost Follow them on T...
64 | Corey gets into SaaS
March 08, 2022 14:00 - 58 minutes - 107 MBCorey announces a new SaaS project. Chris makes a marketing hire and shares some product updates. They also talk about platform risk, outcome oriented communities, and hiring outside of your area of expertise. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Bootstrapping an outcome oriented community The Elephant in the room: The myth of exponential hypergrowth Jason Cohen talk: Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise (#2 on the page) SwipeWell (Corey’s new SaaS project) More podcasts for bootstrap...
63 | Don’t poke the bear
February 22, 2022 14:00 - 45 minutes - 82.6 MBCorey is focused on newsletter content and gives an update on the Swipe Files Job Board. Thanks to a situation with a competitor, Chris’ fire has been re-lit. They also talk about competition and celebrating customer wins. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Founding Marketing Swipe Files Job Board More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Swipe Files Jetboost Follow them on Twitter: @coreyhainesco @c_spags
62 | Founding Marketing
February 08, 2022 18:51 - 48 minutes - 88.1 MBCorey explores a new cohort-based course partnership and reveals a book concept. Chris is working on major product improvements for Jetboost and a brand new booster. They also talk about community engagement and pricing dynamics. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Founding Marketing More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Swipe Files Jetboost Follow them on Twitter: @coreyhainesco @c_spags
61 | Reaquired!
January 27, 2022 20:06 - 45 minutes - 83.9 MBCorey reacquires Hey Marketers and rebrands it to the Swipe Files Job Board. Chris shares his current struggles with productivity and setting direction for Jetboost. They also talk about burnout, launching on Product Hunt, and Alexis Ohanian’s approach to customer support. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Corey’s tweet announcing Hey Marketers Adam Wathan on burnout More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Swipe Files Jetboost Follow them on T...
60 | 2022: grow the funnel
January 04, 2022 21:15 - 50 minutes - 93.1 MBCorey finishes Marketing Like A Media Company and prepares for launch. Chris is getting ready to roll out the Jetboost affiliate program in January. They also talk about goal-setting, 2022 plans, and recording biweekly moving forward. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Corey’s holiday side project: How To Beat Your Friends At Poker Ruben Gamez tweet on marketing Sahil Bloom’s thread on goal setting More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Swipe F...
59 | 2021 Year In Review
December 29, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBCorey and Chris chat about the last year — highlights, wins, losses, learnings, and everything in between. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Swipe Files Jetboost Follow them on Twitter: @coreyhainesco @c_spags
58 | Vertical vs horizontal SaaS with Brian Casel
December 14, 2021 19:24 - 1 hour - 157 MBCorey and Chris bring on Brian Casel to talk about growing ZipMessage, what he'd do differently today if he was starting from scratch, and recent experiments including freemium. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: @CasJam on Twitter ZipMessage Bootstrapped Web More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Swipe Files Jetboost Follow them on Twitter: @coreyhainesco @c_spags
57 | “Code without tests is bad code”
November 30, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBCorey gets another premium sponsor commitment and shares Black Friday results. Chris recaps No-Code Conf and has an epiphany when it comes to testing software. They also discuss code rewrites, throwing away your MVP, and of course, end with Corey's Crypto Corner. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Working Effectively With Legacy Code ConstitutionDAO More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Swipe Files Jetboost Follow them on Twitter: @coreyhain...
56 | Competing against free
November 16, 2021 19:24 - 59 minutes - 109 MBCorey records the first module for Marketing Like A Media Company and gets airdropped free crypto. Chris contemplates expanding the customer support team. They also talk about the new Calm Fund scout program, Black Friday / Cyber Monday preparation, and free competitors. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: ENS Report "@swipefiles" for impersonation to help Corey More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Swipe Files Jetboost Follow them on Twitter:...
55 | Someone should create a SaaS marketing course
November 09, 2021 22:46 - 1 hour - 111 MBCorey feels the pressure to create new course content and pitch premium sponsorships before the holidays. Chris launches a new search feature and Webflow template along with it. They also talk about YNAB's pricing update snafu, emailing Seth Godin, and a tweet by Jon Yongfook about SaaS marketing. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Jetboost Search Highlighting New FAQ cloneable Jetboost's new changelog Jon Yongfook's tweet More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about ...
54 | Goodbye MRR notifications
November 02, 2021 16:56 - 1 hour - 117 MBCorey hosts the first Swipe Files Office Hours session. Chris turns off MRR notifications as he works to make Jetboost more of a calm company. They also talk about "skeuomorphism", digital information paradigms, and the merits of keeping a changelog. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Startups For The Rest Of Us #572 Andrew Wilkinson on the My First Million podcast PageFlows.com Chris Dixon and Naval Ravikant — The Wonders of Web3, How to Pick the Right Hill to Climb, Findi...
53 | The price of entrepreneurship
October 26, 2021 18:13 - 38 minutes - 70.3 MBCorey notices low new member signups for Swipe Files and thinks about how to introduce ways to give people a taste of the membership. Chris deals with some of the not-so-fun realities of running a business. They also talk about platform risk and playing the part of an independent recruiter. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Apply to the Swipe Files Talent Collective More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Swipe Files Jetboost Follow them on Twi...
52 | The grind
October 19, 2021 19:26 - 1 hour - 121 MBCorey shares how the membership pricing has resulted in the best month to date. Chris realizes Jetboost has been lacking direction and puts together a roadmap with the team. They also talk about the grind to default alive, strategies when making pricing changes, and dopamine's effect on our ability to work. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Pat Walls tweet about startup journey Andrew Wilkinson's tweet Andrew Huberman on dopamine Bubble update post Swipe Files pricing upd...
51 | Charge more
October 06, 2021 00:24 - 41 minutes - 76.8 MBCorey finally follows the "charge more" advice and rolls out a pricing update for Swipe Files. Chris celebrates the latest Jetboost demo reaching the front page of the Webflow Showcase. They also discuss hiring lawyers and other professional services, giving raises to employees, and how scary DNS is. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Webflow Showcase Instatus Swipe Files pricing update More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Swipe Files Jetboo...
50 | Chris the community leader
September 29, 2021 18:47 - 52 minutes - 96.6 MBCorey works on a new membership landing page and plans on rolling out pricing updates. Chris officially releases Jetboost's Dynamic Sorting Booster and a new free Webflow template along with it. They also talk about Webflow's No-Code Conf and managing email list unsubscribes with Smart Subscriber. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Jetboost Dynamic Sorting Free Jetboost template for Webflow Smart Subscriber More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses:...
49 | Default Alive: One year later
September 21, 2021 16:51 - 39 minutes - 72.4 MBCorey gets ready to ship the Tiny Marketing Ideas newsletter and record his talk for Ad World. Chris rants about chargebacks and other frustrations with operating a SaaS business. They also reminisce about recording the podcast for a year and how things have changed since the first episode. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: 1 year anniversary of Default Alive Tiny Marketing Ideas Ad World Conference More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Swipe...
48 | Shipping September
September 14, 2021 17:42 - 45 minutes - 84.2 MBCorey is heads-down creating newsletter content and begins niching down to SaaS marketing. Chris and the Jetboost team kick off September on a shipping spree. They also talk about energy ebbs and flows and Intuit acquiring Mailchimp for $12B. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Axios: Intuit Acquires Mailchimp for $12B How I Built This: Mailchimp CELSIUS energy drink More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Swipe Files Jetboost Follow them on Tw...
47 | Corey Bombs
August 24, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 92.5 MBCorey explores niching down to focus on SaaS marketing and increasing pricing for Swipe Files. Chris shares how Jetboost is growing up. They also talk about MicroAcquires financing partnerships to make acquisitions more accessible. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Jetboost's big update 1,000 True Fans? Try 100 Bootstrappers.com Andrew Gazdecki's tweet about acquisition financing through MicroAcquire More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Swi...
46 | Indie Hackers of San Diego
August 17, 2021 18:15 - 54 minutes - 100 MBCorey makes progress on the Swipe Files "evergreen newsletter" content and considers a way to drip out course content instead of dropping all at once. Chris is taking a break from marketing and working to wrap up a few product updates. They also talk about the first Indie Hackers of San Diego meetup since covid, the advantage of shipping small and shipping fast, and why it's ok to not have a singular, dominant growth channel. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Jetboost Dynamic...
45 | Manifest Destiny
August 10, 2021 18:40 - 37 minutes - 69.3 MBCorey publishes a blog post about his public goals and his time offline at a summer camp. Chris is finding more balance between work and his personal life. They also talk about meeting SavvyCal founder Derrick Reimer in person and the surprising benefits of scheduled team calls. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Manifest Destiny blog post Startup Funding Options For SaaS blog post More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Swipe Files Jetboost Fo...
44 | The almighty H1
August 03, 2021 17:29 - 54 minutes - 101 MBCorey shares what he's learned from doing 25 personalized landing page teardowns for clients. Chris announces Dynamic Sorting for Jetboost (coming soon!) and describes the journey he took to get there. They also discuss positioning service businesses vs SaaS products, building a personal brand vs company brand, and a clever marketing hack for free products. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Jetboost Dynamic Sorting Early Access Announcement More podcasts for bootstrappers L...
43 | Building and scaling with Derrick Reimer
July 28, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes - 109 MBCorey is off this week, so Chris is joined by Derrick Reimer, founder of SavvyCal. They chat about building and scaling SaaS products, making early hires, onboarding developers, and indulge in a bit of tech stack discussion. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: SavvyCal Art of Product Podcast Derrick's Twitter More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Swipe Files Jetboost Follow them on Twitter: @coreyhainesco @c_spags
42 | How to become a calm company
July 20, 2021 20:29 - 50 minutes - 92.7 MBCorey trades notes with another community manager and creates a timeline for course updates. Chris wrestles over how to handle an extremely large potential customer. They also talk about shipping speed, Twitter threads, and building a more calm company. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Email Chris about the future of Jetboost: [email protected] Max Haining of 100 Days of No Code Justin Jackson's Product People podcast Typefully More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more...
41 | Chaos in the early days
July 13, 2021 18:08 - 58 minutes - 108 MBCorey deals with some dog issues and offers landing page audits. Chris makes a key new hire and is excited to push Jetboost forward faster. They also talk about founder archetypes, handling chaos in the early days, and how to get big customers to let you use their logo. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Corey's landing page audit offer There Are Four Types Of Founders…Which One Are You? April Dunford's tweet about using customer logos Potion Noah Bragg More podcasts for ...
40 | Founder hobbies
June 29, 2021 17:59 - 1 hour - 114 MBCorey writes his first angel checks and talks about how high the bar is these days for content creation. Chris puts work on the back burner for a week to resolve some personal issues. They also talk about what they do for fun and the dynamics of being an investor with an audience. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Outseta Chris Cantino's tweet More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Swipe Files Jetboost Follow them on Twitter: @coreyhainesco ...
39 | Itching to get out
June 22, 2021 20:33 - 1 hour - 110 MBCorey struggles with his own community activity and gives an update on a cohort-based course. Chris successfully ships a major Jetboost update and levels up his Google Analytics skills. They also discuss bootstrapper funding and not feeling all that motivated for work as Covid restrictions end and summer begins. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Jetboost now 2-3x faster! SureSwift Capital Collab Capital Justin Jackson interviews Jason Calacanis (2013): Part 1, Part 2 More...
38 | Irons in the fire
June 15, 2021 14:00 - 49 minutes - 90.4 MBCorey contemplates spending longer, focused time on big projects instead of juggling multiple projects at once. Chris feels like he's currently floundering a bit while jumping from one thing to the next. They also talk about competition, angel investing, and Berkshire Hathaway. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: MegaMaker podcast Acquired podcast Patrick Campbell tweeting that Corey is "underrated" More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Swipe F...
37 | Thinking in public
June 08, 2021 17:11 - 48 minutes - 87.9 MBCorey shares the (candidly disappointing) results of opening enrollment for Swipe Files courses. Chris has a mostly heads down week while working on a big infrastructure update. They also talk about some potential pivots for Swipe Files and paying for SaaS products. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Cold Turkey Blocker Noah Bragg on Nathan Latka podcast More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Swipe Files Jetboost Follow them on Twitter: @core...
36 | K club and comma club
June 02, 2021 18:17 - 51 minutes - 94.7 MBCorey reaches a Twitter following milestone and opens up enrollment for his courses. Chris celebrates a milestone and ramps up hiring for Jetboost. They also discuss burnout, launching on Product Hunt, and hiring VAs. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Mental Models For Marketing Refactoring Growth https://share.swipefiles.com Squared Away Missive Help Doc Hero More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Swipe Files Jetboost Follow them on Twit...
35 | Surprisingly calm
May 11, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 80.4 MBCorey tests the waters with a "marketing bootcamp" cohort-based course and begins onboarding a virtual assistant. Chris has a surprisingly calm week. They also answer a listener question about how to evaluate new product ideas. Ask us a question → Notable mentions: Marketing Bootcamp cohort-based course ORB Framework Content Remix 10 Questions for Teasing Out Market Opportunities 30x500 More podcasts for bootstrappers Learn more about their businesses: Swipe Files Jetboos...