In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin take a break from the usual product updates to share the personal backstories that shaped them - from childhood and family life, to early career detours, to how they eventually teamed up to build SixSides.ChaptersIn this episode, we cover:Why we recorded a “get to know us” episode for the holiday breakGavin’s childhood, moving around, and the perspective it gave himMitchell’s upbringing, independence early on, and the teachers who influenced himCounselling, relationships, and learning to communicate betterHow Mitchell got into coding through GTA: San Andreas Multiplayer scriptingGavin’s winding path into sales - from labour roles to Vodafone, mining, and SaaSThe stepping stones that led to RecruitKit, EventKit, and ultimately SixSidesHow Mitch and Gav met through a CV Check sales process (and why Mitch resisted)Why SixSides focuses on community-building, not “just another event app”Where the name SixSides comes from and the six sides of an eventWhat it’s like working together as co-founders, and how they handle frictionA look ahead at growth, hiring, and what 2026 might demandExpect 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 look back on our first full year of building SixSides and share our top 5 moments each – from the emotional, to the hilarious, to the surprisingly profitable.ChaptersIn this episode, we cover:SixSides 2025 year in review - what changed (especially in the last 3 months)Revenue for the year: $10.5k invoiced/received (excluding two agreements for next year)Funding put in by founders: $15k total (setup, hosting pre-credits, AIM sponsorship)Total spend for the year: just over $23k (incl. AIME for next year, contractor work, hosting, accounting)Current bank position: roughly $2.5k left in the accountWhat bootstrapping feels like right now - and when funding might make senseThe “spend $2k to make $20k” mindset - spending only when it’s revenue generating or reduces costsHiring ahead of revenue - likely bringing on a marketing person next yearTop 5 moments each (mix of personal and business highlights)Starting the podcast and why it’s become a weekly journal + creative outletMeeting in person (June catch-up) and building the co-founder relationshipThe Founders Collective as a “living case study” for SixSides (events, RSVPs, lead gen)Volunteering WA delivery - first big in-person win and the emotional payoffDesigning “holy shit moments” and seeing them work live at eventsLaracon AU “stress test” - hundreds of photo uploads, infra holding up, learning from edge casesEnd-of-year momentum shift - more inbound conversations and unexpected opportunitiesProject Rendezvous teaser - why it could be a step-change opportunityNavigating conflict and improving communication as co-foundersQuick wrap: where to find you both online + New Year / upcoming long-form episode teaserExpect 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 wrap the year with a Christmas check-in and map out what 2026 needs to look like for SixSides, including revisiting the $300k goal, chasing bigger multi-event deals, and getting ready for AIM in February.ChaptersIn this episode, we cover:Revisiting the $300k goal for 2026, and why the market signals feel different nowA more conservative baseline goal: invoicing $120k in 2026Project Rendezvous update, pricing pressure, and competing against “product-only” vendors“Buy-side milestones” and how to arm internal champions with the right infoAIME (February) planning: booth setup, reusable signage, and booking meetings via the event portalHiring a part-time marketing resource to run lead gen strategy and iterationPausing LinkedIn outreach over the holidays (and why that matters)Why a self-serve setup flow and dashboards are the next big product bottleneck to killCursor-generated UI mockups that look production-ready in two promptsRoadmap thoughts: dashboards, photo selection, notification inbox, and lifting galleries/connections to the user levelThe joys of a work Christmas party… and why remote teams miss thatFireflies failing to record your biggest meeting and the scramble to memory-dump notesExpect 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 celebrate landing a new client (Project Hammer), read out their latest listener emails, give pragmatic advice on validating SaaS ideas, and unpack what it looks like to plan their first hire - starting with just four hours a week focused on lead generation.ChaptersIn this episode, we cover:Winning a new client and why you should codename early deals (hello, Project Hammer)Prepping for a high-stakes pitch with Project Rendezvous, including scripted intros and mockupsListener emails from Heroly and Nick, and what questions we’d love more people to sendAdvice for developers starting a SaaS - validating ideas with interviews before buildingWhen to start marketing - and why relationships beat “get 1,000 customers” thinkingPlanning the first hire: four hours a week, ROI expectations, and not burning cashCreating lightweight SOPs and documentation so hires don’t fail from vague expectationsThe “Messi effect” - when to sprint and when to cruise to avoid burnoutNext year planning: AIM conference prep, booth “holy shit moments”, banners, and travelThoughts on sales cycle length vs actual effort, and when self-serve might make senseExpect 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 celebrate landing a new customer (Marinas 2026) and wonder: can they win two more before the holidays? They unpack the exciting (and slightly terrifying) momentum they’re feeling, dream about going full-time on SixSides, and discuss a potentially game-changing opportunity in Project Rendezvous.ChaptersIn this episode, we cover:Signing a new customer: Marina Industries AssociationAre we actually building momentum or just hoping we are?Big conversations about going full-time on SixSidesProject Rendezvous and why it could change everythingGavin’s thoughts on founder focus and the Inductive programLearning from past mistakes (Mitchell’s RecruitKit story)A new use case: SixSides for sponsors and exhibitorsReviewing the Preshience pilot and lead capture challengesWhite-labelling the SixSides app for enterprise clientsBulk photo downloads for customers like Denmark and PreshienceThe ever-elusive LinkedIn post from MitchellA disaster getaway: bed bugs, broken Mahjong and a flat car batteryGavin’s upcoming appearance on the Bootstrapped podcastPrepping for mock-ups and meetings before ChristmasExpect 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