I share the story behind getting our first dedicated Podsqueeze office in Portugal. I talk about the challenges of moving from a co-working space, hunting for a budget-friendly place, and doing DIY renovations with my co-founder. I explain how we furnished the space cheaply, set up a gym and podcast studio, and optimized for productivity. I cover office design debates, internet installation struggles, and plans for future meetups and collaborations. If you want a tour or have ideas, let me know!

My twitter: https://x.com/wbetiago

My Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiago-ferreira-48562095/

Timestamps by PodSqueeze

Introduction and Episode Context (00:00:05)

Why Leave Home and Move to a Co-working Space (00:01:28)

Choosing the Right Co-working Space (00:02:39)

Benefits and Challenges of Co-working (00:03:53)

Deciding to Get Their Own Office (00:04:54)

Finding and Securing the New Office (00:05:56)

Planning the Office Layout and Functions (00:07:07)

Solving the Echo Problem and DIY Acoustic Panels (00:08:22)

Designing and Furnishing the Office (00:09:25)

Buying Second-hand Furniture and Equipment (00:11:54)

Setting Up the Gym and Office Desks (00:12:54)

Decorating and Balancing Design vs. Function (00:15:08)

Setting Up Utilities: Internet, Water, Electricity (00:16:11)

Internet Installation Issues and Going Viral (00:17:32)

Settling In and Realizing Office Needs (00:19:28)

Future Plans for the Office Space (00:20:30)

Community, Meetups, and Inauguration Plans (00:21:27)

Reflections on Bootstrapping and SaaS Benefits (00:23:39)

Conclusion and Call for Feedback (00:24:30)

I share my journey stepping into local politics. I discuss my experience exploring a political party, why direct impact is difficult, and my thoughts on democracy, transparency, and capitalism. I reflect on how entrepreneurs can contribute outside traditional politics, the role of technology in future democracy, and ideas for making systems more transparent and accessible.

twitter: https://x.com/wbetiago

linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiago-ferreira-48562095/

Timestamps by PodSqueeze

Introduction and Episode Theme (00:00:01)

Entrepreneurial Instincts and Early Experiences (00:01:15)

Building Management as a Microcosm of Society (00:04:12)

Becoming Building Administrator and Facing Challenges (00:05:29)

Lessons in Taking Initiative and Overcoming Discouragement (00:08:13)

Growing Interest in Politics and Ideologies (00:09:39)

Exploring Political Perspectives and Debates (00:10:52)

Portugal’s Housing Crisis and National Issues (00:13:20)

Considering Political Involvement and Party Membership (00:15:37)

Attending a Political Party Gathering (00:17:54)

Barriers to Impact and Political System Limitations (00:19:00)

Long Road to Political Influence (00:23:59)

Rethinking Political Engagement and Direct Democracy (00:25:09)

The Problem of Indifference and Limited Impact (00:26:14)

Entrepreneurship as a Path to Impact (00:28:30)

Transparency and Democracy (00:31:00)

Capitalism’s Merits and Flaws (00:33:19)

Imagining Capitalism 2.0 and Algorithmic Governance (00:37:01)

Conclusion and Call to Action (00:39:21)

I share updates on negotiating for a new office, including the challenges with the landlord and contract terms. I reflect on changing my dress code at Web Summit, how it affected others’ perceptions and my self-confidence. I discuss Web Summit highlights—AI hype, standout startups, and networking moments. Finally, I break down my latest automations that save hours on outreach and client management, boosting productivity for my bootstrapped business.

twitter: https://x.com/wbetiago

linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiago-ferreira-48562095/

Timestamps by PodSqueeze

Episode Introduction and Delay (00:00:00)

Office Move: Motivation and Search (00:01:09)

Office Lease Negotiations (00:03:53)

Landlord Research and Decision (00:07:36)

Web Summit: Dress Code Experiment (00:09:51)

Impact of Dressing Formally (00:11:09)

Networking and Perceptions at Web Summit (00:13:19)

Self-Confidence and Professional Image (00:15:30)

Web Summit: AI Startup Trends (00:19:09)

Notable Startups and Conference Value (00:22:56)

Automations: Social Media and Outreach (00:26:12)

Automation Workflow Details (00:27:24)

Automation Impact and Closing (00:30:41)

I share my journey from working at home to trying co-working spaces, and then renting my own office. I talk about challenges like noise and limited hours that made me and my co-founder look for a better fit. Now, with our own office, we have more freedom, flexibility, and the chance to build a community of indie makers. If you’re bootstrapping your business, you’ll relate to my honest take on finding the right work environment.

twitter: https://x.com/wbetiago

linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiago-ferreira-48562095/

Timestamps by PodSqueeze

Introduction and Episode Overview (00:00:00)

Podcast Promotion and Audience Engagement (00:01:32)

Early Work-from-Home Experience (00:02:56)

Searching for a Co-working Space (00:04:20)

Joining and Adjusting to the Co-working Space (00:05:33)

Benefits of the Co-working Space (00:06:46)

Community and Social Aspects (00:08:01)

Emerging Issues: Limited Access Hours (00:09:15)

Recording and Meeting Space Limitations (00:10:25)

Major Issue: Noise and Lack of Control (00:11:40)

Attempts to Resolve Noise Issue (00:12:43)

Frustration with Management and Decision to Leave (00:13:52)

Office Space Search and Comparisons (00:18:09)

Finding the Ideal Office Space (00:20:30)

Finalizing the Office Decision (00:21:46)

Advantages and Vision for the New Office (00:23:54)

Potential Downsides and Reflections (00:25:16)

Capitalism and Having Options (00:26:23)

Interaction with Co-working CEO (00:27:15)

Preparing to Leave and Final Thoughts (00:28:10)

Office Market Comparison and Future Plans (00:29:14)

Community Building and Episode Wrap-up (00:30:23)

I speak about how I’m automating my indie founder workflow using N8N. I share my favorite automations: press release creation and translations, social media scheduling, and newsletter writing, all powered by AI and connected through tools like Excel and GPT. I talk about handling integrations, using Flarecut for YouTube Shorts, and the challenges with Reddit. I discuss my plans to automate B2B outreach and customer success. My focus is on maximizing distribution, saving time, and scaling my projects with automation.

Twitter: https://x.com/wbetiago

Timestamps by PodSqueeze

Introduction and Podcast Setup (00:00:01)

Discovering and Setting Up N8N (00:01:21)

Overview of N8N Features (00:02:35)

Need for Automation in Workflow (00:04:46)

Automating Press Releases (00:05:54)

Technical Setup: MCP Server Integration (00:07:04)

Automated Social Media Posting (00:09:19)

Challenges with Social Media Integrations (00:12:28)

Automating Newsletters (00:13:31)

Reddit Automation Attempts and Issues (00:15:20)

Future Automation Plans (00:17:34)

Reflections and Closing Thoughts (00:18:33)

Outro and Call to Action (00:19:36)

My experience attending a business conference in Madrid as a bootstrapped founder. I talk about the challenges I faced pitching in Spanish, the costs involved in attending the conference, and why face-to-face meetings are so important for B2B sales. I share my own tips on networking, negotiating ticket prices, and preparing demos, and I also describe what it was like staying in a capsule hotel. I emphasize the irreplaceable value of in-person connections and engaging on social media, and I reflect on what it means to expand into new markets. I’d love to hear about your own conference experiences, so feel free to share them with me!

I speak about the challenges of setting prices for B2C and B2B customers. I share why B2C is more price-sensitive and talk about Podsqueeze’s shift to bigger B2B clients. I give examples from other SaaS companies—how some only show enterprise pricing and others adjust based on value or usage. I talk about Podsqueeze’s new pricing strategy for enterprise clients and my lessons from past mistakes. If you want to connect or have questions, reach out on Twitter or LinkedIn.

Twitter: https://x.com/wbetiago

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiago-ferreira-48562095/

Timestamps por PodSqueeze

Introduction and Episode Overview (00:00:01)

Podsqueeze’s B2C Beginnings (00:01:35)

Transition to B2B and Hitting a Growth Plateau (00:03:07)

First B2B Sales Meetings and Pricing Challenges (00:06:21)

The Challenge of Serving Both B2C and B2B (00:07:53)

Example 1: Get Vocals’ B2B-Only Flexible Pricing (00:09:20)

Example 2: Turnkey’s Value-Based Pricing (00:12:04)

Example 3: SendGrid’s Usage-Based Tiered Pricing (00:14:41)

Podsqueeze’s Pricing Adjustments and Negotiation Issues (00:17:18)

Future Plans: Unlimited Enterprise Plan and Flexibility (00:18:26)

Conference Preparation and Closing Remarks (00:20:42)

I reflect on my recent interview with Craig Hewitt, founder of Castos. I dive into the trade-offs between bootstrapping and raising venture capital. I share my thoughts on how AI is changing entrepreneurship and jobs. I talk about my own experiences with product pivots and tough market challenges. I explain how I use AI to boost efficiency in my startup journey. Building products is easier than ever, but getting distribution right is still the hardest part.

Twitter: https://x.com/wbetiago

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiago-ferreira-48562095/

Timestamps by Podsqueeze

Introduction and Recap of Previous Episode (00:00:02)

Raising Funds vs. Bootstrapping (00:01:20)

Valuation, Market Size, and Risks of Raising (00:03:59)

Analyzing Competitors and Market Potential (00:09:13)

Calculating Market Size and Revenue Projections (00:10:21)

How Much to Raise and Lessons from Greg Hewett (00:11:32)

Benefits of Not Raising and Work-Life Balance (00:12:54)

AI’s Impact on Productivity and Hiring (00:12:54)

Long-Term Thinking and Consistency (00:13:59)

AI’s Negative Impact on Jobs and the Economy (00:16:25)

Building Resilient Businesses and Diversification (00:18:58)

Turning a Landing Page into a Revenue Stream (00:20:01)

Iterating the Business Model and Monetization (00:21:08)

Distribution as the Key Bottleneck (00:22:15)

Leveraging Distribution Channels for Growth (00:23:20)

Conclusion and Call to Action (00:24:39)