I’m Patrick McKenzie (patio11 on the Internets) and for the last several years I’ve run a small software company. My first product was Bingo Card Creator, my current product focus is Appointment Reminder, and I do occasional consulting for a variety of clients, mostly on helping them sell more of their software over the Internet. [...] Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2011
What Now? Episode 4 – “Your Market is Not Worthy”
What Now? Episode 4 - ”Your Market is Not Worthy” Download this episode, in which Gavin and Andrey talk about free app promotions, joining the Christmas app sale rush, Android app sale progress, comparing app store approval processes, Communist supermarkets, NOOK troubles, silly questionnaires, Andrey’s new app idea, single platform products, Ludum Dare, making games in 48 [...] Continue reading
Episode 60 | Delving into the Future of AuditShark
Rob and Mike talk about Mike’s progress on AuditShark. Continue reading
Startups and Relationships: Can you have both?
Brad Feld thinks so, and he’s ready, willing and able to explain to you what has and has not worked so far in his 18 year marriage with his wife, Amy Batchelor. Pat and I interviewed Brad – noted VC, blogger, early stage investor and cofounder of TechStars – for The Startup Success Podcast (Just posted as Show 127). If …
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Show #127: Brad Feld on the Startup Marriage
In this show Bob and Pat talk with tech luminary Brad Feld about one of the most important and least discussed aspects of successful entrepreneurism: how do you build a … Continue reading
Productizing Twilio Applications
This post includes video, slides, and a full-text writeup. I recommend bookmarking it if you’re on an iPhone right now. I make extensive use of Twilio (a platform company that lets you do telephony with an API) in running Appointment Reminder, my core product focus at the moment. (Wait around a day or two and [...] Continue reading
When being “first” is not a competitive advantage
Most startups claim to be the “first” at something. And they should — what’s the point of a new company that brings literally nothing new to the world.
On the surface being “first” sounds impressive, implying innovation and leadership. But upon reflection, that’s clearly not so. Continue reading
FA079 – How To Manage Your Membership Site Pt1
Learn to manage your membership site for growth, profit and freedom. Membership sites are an excellent way for a content creator to make a living and truly enjoy the “Internet Lifestyle.” But… they can be a lot of work. This series of episodes are… Continue reading
Go back to school for your startup. Free!
Wouldn’t it be awesome if you could take a class in how to build your startup, from a world known authority, at one of the best colleges in the world, for free? That’s exactly what you can get from Steve Blank, at Stanford University, starting in February. The Lean Launchpad, also know as Engineering 245, is an online class with …
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What Now? Episode 3 – “Adapt or Die”
What Now? Episode 3 - ”Adapt or Die” Download this episode, in which Gavin and Andrey talk about Retro Dreamer’s office habits, Antair’s office experience, keeping up appearances, Android porting tribulations, the Android paid apps report, Andrey’s latest gadget buy, customer support fears, Retro Dreamer’s new game, free-to-play development, the race to the bottom hitting $0.10, [...] Continue reading