{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Our B2B SaaS Journey","title":"48: No dice","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/8d40b781\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2385,"description":"In this episode, we debrief a not-quite-right funding program (and a rejection that honestly saved us time), share encouraging momentum on Project Rendezvous, and get into full pre-conference mode for AIME in Melbourne - flights, accommodation, banner logistics, meeting bookings, and the lead capture tool build.\nChapters\nIn this episode, we cover:\nWhy the accelerator style funding program wasn’t a fit (10 weeks in-office with no guarantee)\nA positive update on Project Rendezvous and what “long-term partner” could mean\nCatching up with Marinus ahead of their May conference and sponsor scale (60+ exhibitors)\nProgress on the sponsor lead capture tool - backend done, frontend next\nWhether the lead capture tool should become a separate app\nAIME conference prep - flights, accommodation, bikes, and daily walking plans\nApplying for an Amex to earn points on business spend (without spending beyond your means)\nBanner arrived - and it’s way heavier than expected\nMeeting booking portal opened and how we’ll approach outreach\nThe dice order saga, the refund, and switching to Alibaba for cheaper dice\n75 hard vs 75 medium updates - plus shin splints, walking plans, and diet tweaks\nExpect a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to launch a B2B SaaS company from scratch – completely bootstrapped.\n\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 and a review on your favourite podcast app. It really helps us reach more people!\n\nConnect with us\nSixSides: sixsides.co\nBook a call with Gavin: call.sixsides.co\nMitchell on Bluesky: mitchdav.is\nMitchell on LinkedIn: mitchdav\nGavin on LinkedIn: gavintye\nGavin on YouTube: gavintye1\nSixSides on LinkedIn: sixsides\nSixSides on X: sixsidesevents\nSixSides on Bluesky: sixsides.co\nSixSides on Youtube: sixsidesco\nSixSides on Substack: sixsides","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}