First, in true Apple fashion, they didn't let me (or @TransistorFM) know any of this was coming.
There was speculation, but no official word from anyone at Apple.
The only thing we knew was yesterday, as reported by @Podnews, submissions went offline.
There's a total refresh of Apple's Podcast Connect.
Lots of new features: "ability to edit metadata, organize shows into channels, manage multiple users and roles." Looks like new analytics too.
I haven't been able to access it yet. Anyone else have luck?
From Apple's screenshots, it looks like "normal" podcasters will finally be able to edit "hosts and guests," and may be able to view ratings and reviews globally?
It seems you can also identify your show's publishing frequency (weekly, monthly, etc)
Ok. This is weird.
The original press release linked to a website called Apple Podcasts for Creators: podcaster.apple.com
It was up for awhile, but now appears to be offline?
Weird. podcasters.apple.com is apparently the new URL and site for podcast creators.
I've been brainstorming how I would build a new indie startup if I had to do it again in 2023.
Here are 5 principles I’d use.
1. Build a product that people are already searching for.
It's 1000x easier to target folks already in motion.
The best opportunities are where customers realize they have a need and are doing something about it: searching Google, asking for recommendations, etc.
2. Get in motion by building side projects in public.
Good ideas almost always emerge while you're doing something else.
For example, @adamwathan was livestreaming while building a SaaS product. People started asking him about his CSS. @tailwindcss was born out of that.
More thoughts on why ChatGPT is not a traditional startup platform.
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Historically, bootstrapped startups have been built on top of open protocols (such as email, the web, and RSS), open platforms (like WordPress), and open-source tools (including Ruby on Rails, Laravel, Vue, and Tailwind CSS).
Indie founders used open protocols and open-source tools to level the playing field and give their ideas a chance to succeed.
MailChimp and ConvertKit, for example, harnessed the email protocol without paying a single cent to Gmail or Microsoft for API access or postage fees.
In my early 20s, I was running a skate shop where I was constantly stressed, working late nights, putting out fires, and leveraging multiple credit cards to keep everything afloat.
Over time, I began evaluating biz opportunities on their likelihood of “giving me a good life.”
So many of us business owners end up being a slave to our companies, and we forget why we started our businesses in the first place: to give us, our families, and our employees a better life!
If you want a business that gives you a better life, think about the market first!
Go after opportunities where:
- buyers are actively looking for solutions
- you have experience + insights
- you’re confident you can capture a significant % of buyer interest
- margins are good