The Rogue Startups podcast features two bootstrapped startup founders as they grow their businesses. We feature experts in the fields of sales, marketing, and product development to hear how they're growth hacking their productized services, WordPress plugins, and SaaS products. If you're on the journey of an entrepreneur then tune and hear how we're tackling some of the same obstacles you may be facing, and how we're winning in the game of business. Listeners of Startups for the Rest of Us, Mixergy, Zero to Scale, Bootstrapped Web, The Startup Chat, and Rhodium Podcast will love checking out our show.
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malfoxley
5 out of 5 stars
Great show!
Craig and Dave, hosts of the Rogue Startups podcast, highlight all aspects of startups and more in this can’t miss podcast! The hosts and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!
Arlie K
5 out of 5 stars
Go rogue!
If you’re currently a business owner, entrepreneur, or want to be one in the future than this podcast should be part of your content diet. Dave and Craig are always ahead of the curve, offering super practical insights and actionable takeaways with every conversation. Seriously, a must listen!
@WaleF
5 out of 5 stars
These guys are just real
Unlike other podcasts that people “act” as gurus these guys are real. A great listen.
Kevin VanderLugt
5 out of 5 stars
Dave and Craig are incredible
This podcast is a wealth of information for anyone running, starting or even thinking about starting their own business. They are totally open with all their learnings and willing to share their info with anyone. I can't recommend it enough, subscribe now 👆
josheby
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast for startup founders!
Dave and Craig do a great job sharing insight into the ups and downs of their businesses and a wide range of topics that any startup founder will find interesting! Keep up the great content!
J. Barshop
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome show, highly recommend!
Dave, Craig and their guests provide some incredibly actionable and compelling content, spotlighting the coming trends and the newest products to help you effectively grow your business. Highly recommend listening and subscribing to The Rogue Startups Podcast if you want the knowledge AND mindsets to get ahead of the technology curve (and reach your overall business goals as a result)!
CLouvi
5 out of 5 stars
Geek Out on Great Tech Startup Story
These 2 guys do a great job of taking us through their startup stories. It's nice to hear about where their businesses are and where they need to pivot too. They have great expert guests too.
highpitch
5 out of 5 stars
An awesome startup podcast!
Found this awesome podcast while researching for WordPress plugin ideas. Very informative, just what I did to know on how to build a successful business on the side. Highly recommend!
Sean.Marshall
5 out of 5 stars
Good Stuff from Real People
I was a guest on the show and I love the casual interview format. More like friends discussing super interesting stuff that's totally relevant to others.
Phil Derksen
5 out of 5 stars
Great perspectives on bootstrapping
It’s great to hear two different solo founders at different stages in their journey talk in detail about their successes, failures, and the goals they're setting for themselves. Sprinkled with some great interviews makes this a regular listen on my bootstrapping podcast list now.
Justin McGill
5 out of 5 stars
Inspiring stories from people that have been there!
Love hearing the different stories and the roadblocks each entrepreneur has faced. Great flow to the show and nice Co-host addition with Dave Rodenbaugh! Definitely adds a lot of value.
iPhoneGameGeek
5 out of 5 stars
I might be biased… :)
But you should check us out! Seriously, give it a whirl on a few episodes, and then leave a review.
SelfMadeBM
5 out of 5 stars
Dave
I've known Craig for awhile and was a guest on the show. I can tell from the format and the vision that this has the makings of a great podcast. Craig asks the questions that listeners want to know, and it's perfect for bootstrapped founders, especially SaaS
Road warrior listener
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
Insightful and inspiring. Keep the episodes coming. It's great to hear stories like this from small bootstrapped founders.
Podcast information
- Amount of episodes
- 101
- Subscribers
- 46
- Verified
- No
- Website
- Explicit content
- Yes
- Episode type
- episodic
- Podcast link
- https://podvine.com/link/..
- Last upload date
- March 16, 2023
- Last fetch date
- March 22, 2023 3:53 AM
- Upload range
- WEEKLY
- Author
- Dave Rodenbaugh and Craig Hewitt
- Copyright
- © 2021 RogueStartups
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- RS277: Getting Value From ConferencesDave and Craig dive into the concept of hiring above and below, creating focus days, and evaluating the value of industry conferences. What kinds of benefits do you get from attending industry conferences? How do you buy back your time? Any tips on how Craig should find his first DnD group? We’d love to hear ... Read more0 comments0
- RS276: Scaled Outreach, Done Right with Farzad RashidiToday, Craig chats with Farzad Rashidi about outreach, marketing, partner recruitment, and what Responda can do for your business. Farzad also talks about how to utilize cold outreach in a productive and effective way. It isn’t always about the tools, but how you use them. Farzad started on his outreach guru journey working as a ... Read more0 comments0
- Rogue Startups Feb 24 · 37m RS275: When And How We DelegateIn this episode of Rogue Startups, the focus is on BigSnow takeaways and reflections including prioritizing, delegating, and focusing on important tasks. How do these things differ for small businesses versus big businesses? What is the difference between the EOS role chart versus Dan Sullivan/Dan Martell’s A-B-C task prioritization? Which roles should be outsourced and ... Read more1 comments1
- RS274: Chat GPT, The Economy, and New RealitiesChatGPT seems to be on the tips of everyone’s tongues these days, so today we’re talking about what it means for social media, web content, and the podcasting industry. Not to mention, Dave just can’t quit Twitter and Craig tries to develop his personal brand. They chat about the current state of the economy, title ... Read more1 comments1
- RS273: Relentless FocusIt’s a new year which means that businesses all over are going through the OKR process and the annual planning phase for EOS. In this episode, Dave and Craig talk about how the processes are different for them this year. How do you say no to everything except what you need to do? How do ... Read more1 comments1
- RS272: A Few Year-End ReflectionsIt’s the beginning of 2023, which means it’s time to reflect on what we learned from last year. Craig shares his hot take on the recession and Gumroad. Dave compares this recession to the previous ones they have lived through. They analyze trends from Q4 and look forward to what 2023 could bring. Not to ... Read more1 comments1
- RS271: Long time, no podcastWhat is going on with these VC companies? How do you weed out the riff-raff when you offer free trials? Are you a SaaS owner and have you done an audit on your expenditures? Has it really been a couple of months since our last update? Dave and Craig are back with company updates and industry ... Read more1 comments1
- RS270: How ecommerce aggregators are winning the SaaS gameDave flies solo today, talking with Jim Breese of AppHub.com, an ecommerce app aggregator. Jim discusses the business model of aggregation in the ecommerce space, and together, Dave and Jim riff on some email marketing tactics that are uncommonly effective (and still underused by 95% of all SaaS and ecommerce marketers according to Dave). Do ... Read more0 comments0
- Rogue Startups Aug 11 · 46m RS269: Been a while…updates and positioningWho are you? Who is your company? Who does your company serve? Positioning is important for a number of reasons. It gives you and your company a sense of purpose and direction. But finding your niche isn’t as easy as it may seem. Dave and Craig are back! Today they’re talking about all of the ... Read more0 comments0
- RS268: Lessons Learned Hiring Standout DevelopersWhat is the difference between a CEO’s mindset and an operator’s mindset? What are lessons you’ve learned about hiring good developers? How do you do a technical evaluation for possible developers? As Dave nears his one-year reunion as a full-time entrepreneur with Recapture, he shares some of the lessons and realizations he had learned in ... Read more0 comments0
- RS267: Hazards of Growing a SaaS from ScratchHow do you take your SaaS idea and turn it into a successful business? How do you build a SaaS business from scratch? In this episode of Rogue Startups, Dave is chatting with email marketing guru, Chase Dimond. Today, he joins Dave to talk about his new platform, EmailUp. EmailUp is Canva for email. He ... Read more0 comments0
- RS266: MicroConf 2022 RecapDid you attend MicroConf 2022? What is it like to go to a convention after the pandemic? On today’s episode of Rogue Startups, Dave and Craig break down their experiences at MicroConf 2022. After a few years of attending the conference, their priorities and perspectives have changed when it comes to what they’re looking for ... Read more0 comments0
- RS265: The Customer Interview TrapIn this episode, after a hiatus that was waay too long, Craig and Dave talk about Dave’s recent experience with customer interviews. There’s always a balance between taking customers’ input into your product process and having that founder level intuition to drive the product (and business) forward. Craig gives updates on his bigger picture goals ... Read more0 comments0
- RS264: From Freelancer to Founder: Chase Clymer’s Journey to Successful Shopify Agency OwnerToday Dave chats with Chase Clymer about Chase’s journey from being in a band to running Electric Eye, a successful Shopify strategic consulting agency. In addition to role clarification, Chase discovered a lot about himself when he transitioned from freelancer to the head of his own agency. Chase talks about his struggles, his mistakes, and ... Read more0 comments0
- Rogue Startups Jan 13 · 33m RS263: New Years PlanningWhat do you look for when you’re searching for a developer? Which is more stressful: building a new house or moving to a different country? Are you working on the business or in the business? Dave and Craig are back after a holiday hiatus. Between Dave’s household being bombarded with sickness and Craig moving back ... Read more0 comments0
- RS262: QA and MovingDave and Craig talk about cold calling, AWS outages, steady growth during the winter, and the hiring-process struggle bus. What are your thoughts about living overseas? What are your thoughts on full-time QA people? Do you have any tips on finding gems on Upwork? Do you agree that the half-life of your marketing strategy is ... Read more0 comments0
- RS261: Optimizing Speed vs. QualityHow does quality control testing work in e-commerce? In the podcasting world and with abandoned cart recovery, it can be a hassle for smaller companies. In this episode of the Rogue Startups podcast, Dave and Craig talk about what they do to overcome the challenge of optimizing quality versus releasing updates and features in a ... Read more0 comments0
- RS260: 13 Truths about SaaSHow do you define execution? What are you doing differently than your competitors? Do you think growth stacks and compounds? On today’s episode of Rogue Startups, Dave and Craig are going over Asia Orangio’s essay, “13 Brutal truths about growth I wish every SaaS founder knew.” They go over a few highlights that stuck out ... Read more0 comments0
- RS258: Crafting a better Product Process with Craig ZingerlineHow do you play product offense? In the decision-making process, how can you tell the differences between elective decisions and core features? Customer retention. Customer experience. Team priorities. Everything is affected by the product process. Today, host Craig Hewitt is talking with Craig Zingerline about the product process, which is a process both Craigs feel ... Read more0 comments0
- RS257: Entrepreneurial EndgameThere have been a number of WordPress acquisitions this year. Today’s hot button topic is all about the Sandhills Development acquisition. It’s brought questions to the minds of everyone in the SaaS community. What are the alternatives to selling at certain points? Why not stay and go public? When do you sell your business? What ... Read more0 comments0
- Rogue Startups Sep 2 · 35m RS256: Sales onboarding and eCommerce headwindsDave and Craig are back behind the mic to talk about refreshing their own personal brands, virtual versus in-person conferences, and goals. Dave goes over the bleak trends and headwinds for eCommerce. In more upbeat news, they also chat about Craig’s newest team members, how customer service and sales affect one another, and OKRs (objectives ... Read more0 comments0
- RS255: Sales and Busted FunnelsDave and Craig are behind the mic again. After a brief discussion about vaccines, regulations, and balancing personal and professional issues, they dive deep into sales. Craig talks about new hires and about being at an exciting but nerve-wracking place in his business. Dave shares his marketing woes and a little insight on what it ... Read more0 comments0
- RS254: Summer vacation and sales updatesWhat is the ultimate test of your business’ infrastructure? Have you been doing anything to relax and unwind this summer? What is a healthy balance of “weird” and “sustainable” in terms of work schedules? Today is all about summer vacations, schedules, and sales. Dave and Craig talk about soccer camps, recharging their batteries, camping, and ... Read more0 comments0
- RS253: When Will the World Be Ready for Conferences Again?In this post-July 4th episode, everything feels a little bittersweet because of the responsibilities of the upcoming school year. But for some good news, Castos has closed funding rounds in order to pursue the private podcasting market. Dave also shares the latest news about Recapture and Jilt. Dave and Craig also talk about sales, affiliate ... Read more0 comments0
- RS252: Sales and Product InfluencesDave and Craig are back with some interesting updates on their business and in their respective industries. Dave has had a bit of excitement since a competitor shut down. Craig talks about new integrations, new customizations, and making rich features for customers. They also discuss the ideas of cold outreach, sales, the high stickiness of ... Read more0 comments0
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