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#26

26: Live from Copenhagen

In this episode, we hit a huge milestone as SixSides goes live at Laravel Live Denmark. Mitch ships the Android app just in time, supports the event from Sydney into the early hours, and the team watches real time adoption, photos, and questions roll in. We also workshop our 30 second pitch, set an ambitious $300k revenue goal for next year, and talk about what’s next, including dashboards and post‑event deliverables.Expect 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 [email protected] 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!In this episode, we cover:Live launch at Laravel Live Denmark and how the rollout wentThe App Store saga: expedited iOS approval vs the slow Google reviewShipping fixes with Expo over-the-air updatesHandling an iOS 26 beta crash and the attendee workaroundsReal time numbers: logins, photos, questions, and connectionsInfra notes: AWS RDS, regions, performance, Cloudflare Workflows retriesContent moderation using OpenAI and why retries matterOur 30 second pitch attempts and tying it back to missionSetting a $300k revenue goal for 2026 and what it impliesLead gen experiments and why outreach alone won’t cut itNew office vibes and adding Melanie and Roman to SlackWhat’s next: post‑event wrap videos, reports, leaderboards, and the organiser dashboardChapters:Atlas 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 enterprise scaling digital transformation, Atlas ensures your tech vision becomes reality. Learn more at atlas.dev.Gavin Tye is a sales strategist and the creator of Sales Market Fit (SMF) - a game-changing framework that helps B2B startups unlock predictable, scalable growth. With over 20 years of experience in high-value SaaS sales, Gavin has cracked the code on why businesses struggle to close deals and how they can transform their approach. Sales Market Fit aligns positioning, go-to-market strategies, and sales execution into a repeatable process that wins more clients with less friction. Learn how to stop relying on hope and start winning with a deliberate, proven sales strategy at salesmarketfit.co.Links:SixSides: sixsides.coBook a call with Gavin: call.sixsides.coConnect with us:Mitchell 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: sixsidesco
#25

25: These are our company values

In this episode, we finally lock in our company values, vision and mission — and talk through how they’ll shape the way we build SixSides moving forward. We also check in on lead gen, accounting drama (featuring Roman and Mel), and the final countdown to Laravel Live Denmark. Plus, Mitch finally finishes the app and gets some much-needed breathing room.Expect 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 [email protected] 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!In this episode, we cover:How we’ve defined the SixSides vision, mission and valuesWhy it matters for a remote, growing teamThe messy effect and how we manage burnoutLead generation experiments and learnings from the last weekWhy Gavin's outreach didn’t quite land (and what he’s changing)The ongoing accounting saga (featuring co-founder confusion)Android vs iOS approval times (spoiler: Apple wins)How Mitch edited an app update faster than Google reviewed itThe new system for writing blog articles from our podcastFeedback loops from Denmark and Michael DyryndaGavin’s daily YouTube videos and what he’s learningTools to track who’s visiting our websiteWhat’s next for the SixSides content strategyChapters:Atlas 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 enterprise scaling digital transformation, Atlas ensures your tech vision becomes reality. Learn more at atlas.dev.Gavin Tye is a sales strategist and the creator of Sales Market Fit (SMF) - a game-changing framework that helps B2B startups unlock predictable, scalable growth. With over 20 years of experience in high-value SaaS sales, Gavin has cracked the code on why businesses struggle to close deals and how they can transform their approach. Sales Market Fit aligns positioning, go-to-market strategies, and sales execution into a repeatable process that wins more clients with less friction. Learn how to stop relying on hope and start winning with a deliberate, proven sales strategy at salesmarketfit.co.Links:SixSides: sixsides.coBook a call with Gavin: call.sixsides.coConnect with us:Mitchell on Bluesky: mitchdav.isMitchell on LinkedIn: mitchdavGavin on LinkedIn: gavintyeSixSides on LinkedIn: sixsidesSixSides on X: sixsideseventsSixSides on Bluesky: sixsides.coSixSides on Youtube: sixsidesco
#24

24: How much should we pay ourselves (and when)?

In this episode, Mitch and Gavin pull apart money, momentum, and mild panic: how we’re splitting revenue (hello, 40/40/20), why the iOS app is live but Android is still pending, early feedback from Laravel Live Denmark (thanks, Rasmus!), plus a candid chat about our fears — from deep water to wasting time — and how we’re evolving SixSides from “event app” to “community engine.”Expect 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 [email protected] 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!In this episode, we cover:The 40/40/20 split: founders’ wages, expenses, and tax (inspired by Profit First)Why we’re paying ourselves now (with caps) and how that shapes hiringXero vs extra bank accounts for visual budgetingEvolving beyond “an event app” toward ongoing community value and MRROur not-yet-shareable competitive advantage (moat-building in progress)iOS app approved; Android still in review (and why OTA updates are magic)Early feedback from Laravel Live Denmark and a sneaky newline login bugExpo 101: what triggers app store review vs over-the-air updatesDoing unscalable setup now (YAMLs, imports) until the dashboard is readyFounder fears: wasting time, letting people down, and healthy conflictConsultative strategy: auditing conferences to open doorsGavin’s daily YouTube updates and a smarter, deeper lead gen approachChapters:Atlas 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 enterprise scaling digital transformation, Atlas ensures your tech vision becomes reality. Learn more at atlas.dev.Gavin Tye is a sales strategist and the creator of Sales Market Fit (SMF) - a game-changing framework that helps B2B startups unlock predictable, scalable growth. With over 20 years of experience in high-value SaaS sales, Gavin has cracked the code on why businesses struggle to close deals and how they can transform their approach. Sales Market Fit aligns positioning, go-to-market strategies, and sales execution into a repeatable process that wins more clients with less friction. Learn how to stop relying on hope and start winning with a deliberate, proven sales strategy at salesmarketfit.co.Links:SixSides: sixsides.coBook a call with Gavin: call.sixsides.coDealBuddi: dealbuddi.comBuild Your Saas: saas.transistor.fmMobile apps don't suck anymore: youtube.comProfit First by Mike Michalowicz: mikemichalowicz.comConnect with us:Mitchell on Bluesky: mitchdav.isMitchell on LinkedIn: mitchdavGavin on LinkedIn: gavintyeSixSides on LinkedIn: sixsidesSixSides on X: sixsideseventsSixSides on Bluesky: sixsides.coSixSides on Youtube: sixsidesco
#23

23: We’re bootstrapped and feeling every dollar

In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin celebrate a huge milestone—submitting the SixSides app for review ahead of Laravel Live Denmark—while also unpacking the real costs of getting there (including a spicy $6K invoice). From Strepsils at 9am to strategic conversations about offshore hiring, they reflect on the emotional and financial rollercoaster of bootstrapping a SaaS.Expect 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 [email protected] 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!In this episode, we cover:Submitting the app for review ahead of Laravel Live DenmarkThe emotional toll of shipping under deadline pressureSubmitting a grant and scoring 9/10 from ChatGPTFounder burnout and feeling the weight of bootstrappingBig invoices and the cost of external development helpDeciding when to take money from your business (if ever)The ethics and practicality of using offshore workersHow Gavin is using DealBuddi to prep for business developmentStarting the shift toward recurring revenue and pricing modelsThe need to formalise SixSides’ vision, mission and valuesChapters:Atlas 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 enterprise scaling digital transformation, Atlas ensures your tech vision becomes reality. Learn more at atlas.dev.Gavin Tye is a sales strategist and the creator of Sales Market Fit (SMF) - a game-changing framework that helps B2B startups unlock predictable, scalable growth. With over 20 years of experience in high-value SaaS sales, Gavin has cracked the code on why businesses struggle to close deals and how they can transform their approach. Sales Market Fit aligns positioning, go-to-market strategies, and sales execution into a repeatable process that wins more clients with less friction. Learn how to stop relying on hope and start winning with a deliberate, proven sales strategy at salesmarketfit.co.Links:SixSides: sixsides.coBook a call with Gavin: call.sixsides.coDealBuddi: dealbuddi.comBuild Your Saas: saas.transistor.fmConnect with us:Mitchell on Bluesky: mitchdav.isMitchell on LinkedIn: mitchdavGavin on LinkedIn: gavintyeSixSides on LinkedIn: sixsidesSixSides on X: sixsideseventsSixSides on Bluesky: sixsides.co
#22

22: This is our $97K pitch (and it better work)

In this episode, Mitchell returns from Bali with sunburn, margarita memories, and a deadline staring him down — the Denmark app launch. Gavin, meanwhile, has been neck-deep in grant writing, trying to win $97,000 to accelerate SixSides… even if it means giving himself four times Mitch’s salary (which comes up, hilariously, on the show).They also dive into building in public, Gavin’s evolving LinkedIn strategy juggling two businesses (SixSides and DealBuddi), and how they’re prepping for their first paying customer on the new infrastructure.Expect 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 [email protected] 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!In this episode, we cover:Mitchell’s Bali trip and near-meltdown on a volcano hikeGavin’s $97k grant strategy (and how he’s pitching it)Shared friends, margaritas, and the Laracon hatWhy Gavin listed himself at 4x salary (and Mitch let it slide)Grant writing tips from Gavin’s Today Show glory daysThe power of thinking like the grant reviewerGavin’s plans to build in public across two businessesMitch’s mobile app progress for Laravel Live DenmarkLessons from “Build Your SaaS” and why they still resonateMitch’s plan to enlist testers and speed through app reviewGavin’s long-term vision for student internships and community impactChris from Atlas joining the dev sprint to hit deadlineMitch’s vow: the app will be done by FridayChapters:Atlas 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 enterprise scaling digital transformation, Atlas ensures your tech vision becomes reality. Learn more at atlas.dev.Gavin Tye is a sales strategist and the creator of Sales Market Fit (SMF) - a game-changing framework that helps B2B startups unlock predictable, scalable growth. With over 20 years of experience in high-value SaaS sales, Gavin has cracked the code on why businesses struggle to close deals and how they can transform their approach. Sales Market Fit aligns positioning, go-to-market strategies, and sales execution into a repeatable process that wins more clients with less friction. Learn how to stop relying on hope and start winning with a deliberate, proven sales strategy at salesmarketfit.co.Links:SixSides: sixsides.coBook a call with Gavin: call.sixsides.coDealBuddi: dealbuddi.comBuild Your Saas: saas.transistor.fmMostly Technical: mostlytechnical.comConnect with us:Mitchell on Bluesky: mitchdav.isMitchell on LinkedIn: mitchdavGavin on LinkedIn: gavintyeSixSides on LinkedIn: sixsidesSixSides on X: sixsideseventsSixSides on Bluesky: sixsides.co