{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Our B2B SaaS Journey","title":"44: How much did we actually make this year?","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2934,"description":"In this episode, we look back on our first full year of building SixSides and share our top 5 moments each – from the emotional, to the hilarious, to the surprisingly profitable.ChaptersIn this episode, we cover:SixSides 2025 year in review - what changed (especially in the last 3 months)Revenue for the year: $10.5k invoiced/received (excluding two agreements for next year)Funding put in by founders: $15k total (setup, hosting pre-credits, AIM sponsorship)Total spend for the year: just over $23k (incl. AIME for next year, contractor work, hosting, accounting)Current bank position: roughly $2.5k left in the accountWhat bootstrapping feels like right now - and when funding might make senseThe “spend $2k to make $20k” mindset - spending only when it’s revenue generating or reduces costsHiring ahead of revenue - likely bringing on a marketing person next yearTop 5 moments each (mix of personal and business highlights)Starting the podcast and why it’s become a weekly journal + creative outletMeeting in person (June catch-up) and building the co-founder relationshipThe Founders Collective as a “living case study” for SixSides (events, RSVPs, lead gen)Volunteering WA delivery - first big in-person win and the emotional payoffDesigning “holy shit moments” and seeing them work live at eventsLaracon AU “stress test” - hundreds of photo uploads, infra holding up, learning from edge casesEnd-of-year momentum shift - more inbound conversations and unexpected opportunitiesProject Rendezvous teaser - why it could be a step-change opportunityNavigating conflict and improving communication as co-foundersQuick wrap: where to find you both online + New Year / upcoming long-form episode teaserExpect a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to launch a B2B SaaS company from scratch – completely bootstrapped.Got questions or topics you want us to cover? Email us at journey@sixsides.coIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and a review on your...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1cLZVTlGmlsF4j4buu4eQfWaeAqCidymYR0UPJ1yzoE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lMzkx/MmExZjgxZmFjY2E4/YjU4MmRkMDY2ZGVj/Yjk0My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}