Show Notes
In today’s Q&A Friday, we talk about our audio setup, tools for writing, building a SaaS company, books, how to read an article, hobbies, and more!
Q: What is your audio set up?
We use the MixPre 3 since it has three audio inputs. We also like that it can use batteries and an SD card. It makes it very portable and can be used without a computer if you have to go out to grab an interview with someone. For mics, we use the Audio Technica AT875R. It’s a great shotgun mic that works well in spaces that aren’t acoustically treated. Finally, we use Sony MDR7506 headphones.
Q: What tool do you use to draft your writing?
We use tools like Ulysses for a pure writing experience. It has a great “table of contents” style organization. We also use Notion for long-form and collaborative writing.
Q: What’s one thing you learned about building a SaaS company that you think is a valuable lesson for creators?
The first thing that comes to mind is that it will take a lot longer than you think. You’ve got to make sure you keep at it and have the mindset of showing up every day for years.
Q: Which books about writing non-fiction would you recommend?
Nathan recommends Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott. Barrett recommends The Golden Book on Writing by David Lambuth, Zen and the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury, On Speaking Well by Peggy Noonan, The Pyramid Principle by Barbara Minto, and On Writing by Steven King.
Q: When you read articles, do you read the entire article, or just skim for highlights?
We usually read the entire thing. If we’re thinking of giving up on an article, then we start skimming to give it more of a chance.
Q: Are you expecting a decrease in your customer base from people who have gone out of business?
We’ve seen a little bit of that, but we’ve actually seen more growth as businesses try to increase their online presence.
Q: What are your hobbies?
Nathan - playing outside with his kids, practicing soccer by himself, woodworking, and reading books. Barrett - reading and writing, hiking, skiing, camping, and fly-fishing.
Q: What are your priorities for revenue as your business increases?
We’ll invest heavily in the product. We’ve added team members recently and we’ve put more money into advertising. We want to be able to serve a larger group of creators while maintaining the notion that existing customers are more important than getting new customers. Our success is creator success.
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“If rest is what you need, take this weekend to not be productive, so that you can be more productive in the week. After the last few weeks of non-stop craziness, this might be the perfect thing for you to hear.” ~ @BarrettABrooks
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