{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Standing in the Fire","home_page_url":"https://standinginthefire.fireside.fm","feed_url":"https://standinginthefire.fireside.fm/json","description":"Dive into the fire with Kris, Garrett and John — three owners of Fireside.fm who know what it’s like to stand in the flames of entrepreneurship. In 'Standing in the Fire,' we tackle everything from the latest trends in podcasting to the realities of running a SaaS business. No scripts, no filters — just real talk about what it takes to keep the fire burning. Join us as we explore the triumphs, struggles, and surprising lessons learned along the way.","_fireside":{"subtitle":"Real Talk for Founders in the Heat of SaaS Growth.","pubdate":"2024-12-17T08:00:00.000-05:00","explicit":false,"copyright":"2024 by Very Good Software, LLC","owner":"Very Good Software","image":"https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/c/c9b954c7-1299-4109-89e9-cc7f4d382e43/cover.jpg?v=2"},"items":[{"id":"ba2dfcc5-509a-4802-a15a-66e28ff0de6f","title":"2: Making Podcasting Less of a Pain","url":"https://standinginthefire.fireside.fm/2","content_text":"The Standing in the Fire crew — John Nunemaker, Garrett Dimon, and Kristopher Priemer — returns with Episode #2, where they discuss:\n\n\nCustomer feedback on integrating video and YouTube for podcasts.\nThe friction points in podcast production, from editing to publishing.\nIdeas for simplifying workflows with tools, automation, and potential Fireside.fm features.\nTheir recent development wins, including performance improvements and platform upgrades.\n\n\nWhether you’re a podcaster or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of building a SaaS app, this episode offers insights into problem-solving, customer experience, and the future of podcasting.Links:Riverside: HD Podcast & Video Software | Free Recording & EditingGarrett's Starting & Sustaining PodcastJohn's fireside performance workRuby on Rails — Web framework Fireside is built onFireside Blog — Features, News, and Insights for Podcasters. Kris mentioned this near the end.Continuous integration - Wikipedia — Garrett mentioned this and how he wishes it existed for podcasting.","content_html":"

The Standing in the Fire crew — John Nunemaker, Garrett Dimon, and Kristopher Priemer — returns with Episode #2, where they discuss:

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Whether you’re a podcaster or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of building a SaaS app, this episode offers insights into problem-solving, customer experience, and the future of podcasting.

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Welcome to the first episode of Standing in the Fire, where John Nunemaker, Garrett Dimon, and Kristopher Priemer share their journey as the new owners of Fireside.fm. This podcast isn’t just about running a SaaS business—it’s about living the Fireside experience as podcast hosts and users.

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In this episode, we:

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Introduce the team and their backgrounds in software, marketing, and entrepreneurship.
\nExplore the challenges and excitement of owning and improving a podcast hosting platform.
\nDiscuss the importance of drinking your own champagne (aka eating your own dog food) and connecting with customers.

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Share our vision for Fireside.fm, from better analytics to fostering a podcaster community.
\nJoin us as we navigate the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, building great software, and helping podcasters thrive.

Links:

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