In this episode, we do a full debrief of Laracon AU, breaking down exactly what worked (and what didn’t) with SixSides in our biggest and most polished event deployment yet. From overwhelming feedback and glowing stats to near-crashes and a few WorkOS woes, we unpack it all — plus a peek into what’s coming next.LinksSubscribe to the newsletter: sixsides.substack.comThe Leap (podcast) by Founders Collective: podcasts.apple.comThe Plateau of Latent Potential: medium.comChaptersIn this episode, we cover:Our experience at Laracon AU and how the event played outApp stats: 2,500+ photos, 300+ questions, 91% five-star ratingsThe power of prescriptive MCs and the “Tag You’re It” featureComparing stats from Laracon AU vs Volunteering WAThe stress of mobile support for live event softwareLessons learned from WorldShare’s Cambodia eventHow SixSides helps break the ice and boost connectionsTurning Laracon attendees into leads (14 and counting!)The upcoming webinar and what we’re coveringEarly traction on Founders Collective and what’s nextOur thoughts on scale, support, and infrastructureSneaky UX issues and what we’re prioritising in devWhy events are now the core of our business development strategyPlanning follow-ups and personal recap emailsCommunity, connection, and culture as product advantagesWhy we’re building case studies for every major eventExpect 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!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

In this episode, Mitch and Gavin are finally recording together in person from the Gold Coast – live from Gavin’s kitchen, no less. They dive into their huge week delivering the Volunteering WA conference, prep for Laracon AU, and share some honest lessons learned from the front lines of building SixSides.ChaptersIn this episode, we cover:Volunteering WA: what went right and what we learnedThe emotional moment seeing SixSides on three massive screensA weird iPhone bug with photo uploads and how we fixed itHow one event turned into nine real leads for 2026-2027The magic of notifications and user momentumThe upcoming push at Laracon AU (and the 1,000 photo challenge)Designing themes that don’t look amateurShipping check-in functionality just in timeWhy we’re shifting towards a SaaS model instead of one-off eventsUsing events as marketing content and lead gen flywheelsOur first international simultaneous event use – in Cambodia!When it's time to get a CRMThe future of SixSides as a community-building platformLessons from last year’s EventKit vs this year’s SixSidesGetting people to connect with structured networking promptsGavin’s new podcast: The Leap by the Founders CollectiveOur upcoming conference as exhibitors (gulp, $$$)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!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

In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin talk through their best month yet in podcast downloads, Gavin’s rapid expansion into multiple podcasts, and the final lead-up to the Volunteering WA event — including Mitch’s mad dash to polish features and release a build in time. They also reflect on a tough week of stress, miscommunication, and their first big disagreement as co-founders, and how they worked through it. Plus, there’s a deep dive into why traditional digital lead generation is losing effectiveness — and how in-person events might be the comeback story.LinksSubscribe to the newsletter: sixsides.substack.comChaptersIn this episode, we cover:Celebrating the show’s best-ever month for downloadsGavin’s new podcast series, The Leap, and upcoming guestsPreparing for Volunteering WA, Founders Collective, and WorldShare’s Cambodia eventRecap video functionality and design tweaks before releaseShifting lead generation from digital back to in-personBuilding a business case for WorldShare and how it became a new playbookHoning the SixSides value prop in real sales conversationsReflecting on not getting the Ignite Ideas GrantThe emotional toll of juggling multiple businesses and responsibilitiesHow Mitch and Gavin handled their first real co-founder conflictBehind the scenes of Gavin’s push for video interviews and content strategyWhy AI-written cold emails are losing their edgeSEO vs LLM optimisation and what they’re doing for visibilityUsing SixSides as a live case study at Volunteering WAThe vision for helping regular businesses run community eventsWhat’s next for the product roadmap post-event seasonExpect 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!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

In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of our biggest product release yet. Mitch walks through all the new features in the SixSides mobile app — from private ratings and reviews to notifications, polished bottom sheets, and fully functional meeting bookings. Plus, Gavin shares early feedback from clients, how these new features landed us more leads, and how this update finally made the product feel “ready.”We also revisit our lofty $300K revenue goal for 2026, talk about why it might have been unrealistic, and how we’re now reverse-engineering a more sustainable growth plan (with a strong focus on structure, SEO, and freemium strategies).ChaptersIn this episode, we cover:Our biggest mobile app update yetNew features: private ratings, reviews, notes, and meeting bookingToast notifications and what makes them greatHow fast Google and Apple approved the app (and why that matters)Why Mitch feels like “day one” just startedReal client feedback from Volunteering WAHow the app helped close a new trial clientRevisiting our revenue goals and setting realistic expectationsThe power of reverse-engineering growth from outcomesBuilding the foundation for inbound and outbound salesWorldShare’s upcoming trial and what it means for usFreemium, SEO and creating scalable structureThe importance of habit-building (and avoiding burnout)Preparing for Volunteering WA’s big conferenceExpect 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!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

In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin talk through the latest updates to the SixSides app, from new cryptography-powered notifications to a completely redesigned recap experience. They also chat about how they're using Founders Collective as a real-world case study to prove their hypothesis: events can build stronger communities when you encourage behaviour change.Plus, Gavin's off to Perth for Volunteering WA, and Mitchell’s prepping for Laracon AU - with new street-style interviews, better onboarding, and a feature-packed release on the horizon.LinksSubscribe to the newsletter: sixsides.substack.comChaptersIn this episode, we cover:The (slightly delayed) app release timeline and why it was worth the slipUsing cryptography to uniquely identify devices without tracking usersA technical deep dive into public/private keys and how they power notificationsThe brand new recap (formerly wrapped) feature and how Cursor helped build itWhy Mitchell needs fun tasks to stay motivated (and how Gavin enables that)Preparing for Volunteering WA and Laracon AU — and how we’re maximising the ROITurning Founders Collective into a test case for community-building featuresPlanning the next event with deliberate behaviour design to increase engagementSwitching to in-app RSVPs to cut frictionUpcoming features: meeting notes, job titles, ratings, and improved onboardingBuilding our sponsorship strategy the reverse way — community first, prospectus secondThe state of our sales pipeline and how to de-risk lead generationWhy being your own client is the best kind of product feedbackUpdates on the newsletter and upcoming Change Makers podcastExpect 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!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