{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Our B2B SaaS Journey","title":"48: No dice","html":"","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.ChaptersIn this episode, we cover:Why the accelerator style funding program wasn’t a fit (10 weeks in-office with no guarantee)A positive update on Project Rendezvous and what “long-term partner” could meanCatching up with Marinus ahead of their May conference and sponsor scale (60+ exhibitors)Progress on the sponsor lead capture tool - backend done, frontend nextWhether the lead capture tool should become a separate appAIME conference prep - flights, accommodation, bikes, and daily walking plansApplying for an Amex to earn points on business spend (without spending beyond your means)Banner arrived - and it’s way heavier than expectedMeeting booking portal opened and how we’ll approach outreachThe dice order saga, the refund, and switching to Alibaba for cheaper dice75 hard vs 75 medium updates - plus shin splints, walking plans, and diet tweaksExpect 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 favourite podcast app. It really helps us reach more people!Connect with usSixSides: sixsides.coBook a call with Gavin: call.sixsides.coMitchell on Bluesky: mitchdav.isMitchell on LinkedIn: mitchdavGavin on LinkedIn: gavintyeGavin on YouTube: gavintye1SixSides on LinkedIn: sixsidesSixSides on X: sixsideseventsSixSides on Bluesky: sixsides.coSixSides on Youtube: sixsidescoSixSides 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}