{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Our B2B SaaS Journey","title":"5: Building a better events platform, one API at a time","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3294,"description":"In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin are finally feeling the momentum. They’ve launched their first new feature in months - meeting bookings - and walk through the design and development process behind it. Gavin reflects on the mission-led sales conversations that are actually fun for a change, while Mitchell gets real nerdy about Laravel, APIs, and how design doesn’t always need to start in Figma.\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 and a review on your favourite podcast app. It really helps us reach more people!\nIn this episode, we cover:\nLaunching our first feature in months: meeting bookings\nGavin’s best-ever sales call and why the mission is resonating\nWhy starting with “why” is still a winning move in sales\nBuilding a product that can scale without needing to rewrite later\nWhat Laravel is and why Mitchell swears by it\nHow we keep design lean and fast (without wireframes)\nAPIs, backend vs frontend, and how the parts fit together\nFounders learning from each other’s work to stay aligned\nThe value of reporting and ROI in the events space\nGetting honest in startup partnerships\nJuggling multiple businesses and staying motivated\nPlanning for the next feature: in-app chat\nSetting up the company, bank accounts, and getting legit\nGavin’s commitment to (finally) learn how to spell Laravel\nChapters:\nAtlas Software is a premier software development agency based in Sydney, Australia, and founded by Mitchell Davis. We specialise in building innovative, robust, and scalable applications that drive business growth. With expertise in Laravel, Vue, React, and React Native, we help businesses craft tailored software solutions that streamline operations and enhance user experiences. Whether you're a startup finding product-market fit or an...","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}