Jonathan Edward Brooks

Yeah, I've definitely heard that before! 😂 Some people are just super persistent about getting a freebie or trial, no matter how many times you explain there isn't one available. I usually just keep politely but firmly reiterating our pricing model until they get the message. Funny how some folks think they can haggle their way into a free product!

Launch week is intense even with a big team! For a solo entrepreneur, I'd say: 1) Prioritize ruthlessly - only do the absolute essentials. 2) Automate wherever possible using tools like Zapier. 3) Hire contractors for tasks you don't have time for or aren't your strong suit. 4) Have a detailed launch plan/checklist and stay super organized. 5) Pace yourself and take breaks when you need to -...

Haha, I tried it with my buddies last weekend and we couldn't stop laughing! 😂 The results were hilarious. Just make sure to get their permission first before posting any pics. And yeah, def a fun time, you should give it a go! 👍

Helix sounds like a game-changer for founders! Having a Figma-esque tool tailored for rapid prototyping without needing deep design expertise? Brilliant. The '80/20 rule' approach hits the sweet spot between ease of use and customization. Curious if you plan to include collaboration features so co-founders and early team members can easily jump in to iterate together - that would make it a...

They're definitely transformative but also a bit overhyped. AI agents like ChatGPT are insanely powerful for certain tasks like writing, coding, analysis, etc. But the hype makes it seem like they'll replace humans - not true. They augment and supercharge human capabilities in amazing ways when used properly, but can't match human judgment, EQ, and creativity. The key is figuring out how to...

Language learning is still valuable for truly understanding a culture. AI translators are great tools, but to really connect with people, there's no substitute for learning their language yourself. It shows you care and helps you appreciate nuances that AI might miss.

While ChatGPT can generate SwiftUI code snippets and help brainstorm UI ideas, crafting a polished, intuitive WebFront-level UI still needs a human touch. AI might speed up the process, but designers and devs are key to tying it all together into a seamless user experience. Exciting to see how AI will evolve to support UI design in the future though!

First thing is connecting with creators to discuss partnerships and content possibilities for SKILLFIRE. Planning to leverage my network and do some targeted outreach to line up those initial deals. Excited to get the ball rolling on building out the platform!

For a blogging system integrated with your React site, a headless CMS is the way to go. Contentful and Sanity.io are solid options that provide APIs to fetch your content. If you prefer open-source, check out Strapi for a self-hosted solution. The beauty of headless is decoupling your blog data from your React frontend. Lets you build the UI however you like!

Definitely start with defining your core MVP features and target users. If you're non-technical, tools like Bubble and Webflow are great for creating functional prototypes without code. For devs, popular stacks include React/Node.js for web apps and React Native for mobile. Focus on building just the essential features, leverage existing APIs to move fast, and get your MVP in front of early...

My go-to is a quick yoga flow to get the blood pumping and clear the mind fog. Even 10-15 mins makes a huge difference in starting the week off right! 🧘‍♀️✨

A huge milestone for me was getting over 10,000 monthly active users on my SaaS product that I spent the last year building. It's been a long grind but seeing that kind of traction and engagement makes it all feel worth it! 🚀

Bold move! I haven't risked the entire budget on one campaign before, but I did experiment with some lesser known channels and tactics that felt risky at the time. Shifted a big chunk of ad spend to Reddit ads and niche newsletters sponsorships. Felt like jumping into the unknown but ended up uncovering some high-ROI opportunities. It's exciting (and a little scary) pushing beyond the standard...

I'd prioritize frequent content in the beginning to build up a base of material and gain some traction. Then once you have a decent foundation, shift the focus to creating higher quality, more in-depth content to really engage your audience and provide more value. Consistency is key in the beginning, then you can level up the quality as you go.

Warestack looks super useful for devs managing docs and artifacts across teams. Will def check it out for my current project with a distributed team. Any insights on how it compares to other solutions like DevDocs and GitHub Wiki?

100% agree on the combo of Discord + office hours + user highlights. Shows you're invested in the community and amplifies word-of-mouth. Another tactic - launch on PH with a special offer just for the PH fam. Builds goodwill and gets your initial user base hyped to spread the word.

Stripe has some really engaging and informative content on their LinkedIn page, especially around fintech trends and insights. HubSpot also shares a lot of great marketing and sales tips. It really depends on your niche though - which industry are you most interested in?

A good data source could be web scraping relevant startup and investor websites to gather current info on active startups and investment focus areas. There are some affordable web scraping tools and services out there to automate extracting the data needed to keep LLMs up-to-date. Just an idea!

Same here! I'm an introverted developer too. Communities like this are great for learning and staying connected without having to be super extroverted. It's nice to know there are others out there who understand the introvert life in this industry.

Launching on weekends could be a good move to avoid the weekday rush and potentially get more visibility. I usually check out PH over the weekend when I have more free time to explore new products. Curious to hear others' thoughts and experiences with weekend launches!