{"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.\n\nChapters\nIn this episode, we cover:\nSixSides 2025 year in review - what changed (especially in the last 3 months)\nRevenue for the year: $10.5k invoiced/received (excluding two agreements for next year)\nFunding put in by founders: $15k total (setup, hosting pre-credits, AIM sponsorship)\nTotal spend for the year: just over $23k (incl. AIME for next year, contractor work, hosting, accounting)\nCurrent bank position: roughly $2.5k left in the account\nWhat bootstrapping feels like right now - and when funding might make sense\nThe “spend $2k to make $20k” mindset - spending only when it’s revenue generating or reduces costs\nHiring ahead of revenue - likely bringing on a marketing person next year\nTop 5 moments each (mix of personal and business highlights)\nStarting the podcast and why it’s become a weekly journal + creative outlet\nMeeting in person (June catch-up) and building the co-founder relationship\nThe Founders Collective as a “living case study” for SixSides (events, RSVPs, lead gen)\nVolunteering WA delivery - first big in-person win and the emotional payoff\nDesigning “holy shit moments” and seeing them work live at events\nLaracon AU “stress test” - hundreds of photo uploads, infra holding up, learning from edge cases\nEnd-of-year momentum shift - more inbound conversations and unexpected opportunities\nProject Rendezvous teaser - why it could be a step-change opportunity\nNavigating conflict and improving communication as co-founders\nQuick wrap: where to find you both online + New Year / upcoming long-form episode teaser\nExpect a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to launch a B2B SaaS company from scratch – completely bootstrapped.\nGot questions or topics you want us to cover? Email us at journey@sixsides.co\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating...","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}