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#10

10: The reviews are in

In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin hit the 10-week milestone and dive into what’s working, what’s changing, and what’s coming up for SixSides. From reading their first podcast reviews to debating LinkedIn banner designs, it's a candid look into the real work behind building a B2B SaaS. They chat about Gavin’s cold outreach efforts using Apollo, the challenges of multi-brand personal profiles, and how Mitchell speed-built a new marketing site using Relume and Cursor. There’s also some classic banter about working styles, parenting schedules, and how early is too early to start your workday.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:Celebrating 10 episodes and reading listener reviewsCold outreach using Apollo and planning Gavin’s lead gen strategyWhat even is Apollo, and is it a bit shady?The pros and cons of cold email vs LinkedIn messagingUsing Relume + Cursor to build a marketing site in 20 minutesThe ongoing challenge of balancing multiple businesses on LinkedInThe future SixSides app and positive feedback from Laracon AU’s organiserHow remote founders can improve async communicationGavin’s 4am starts and how kids shape your calendarThe hunt for our .com domain and negotiating with GoDaddyUpcoming meetup plans and how to make them productiveChapters: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.coRelume: relume.ioPoll with both LinkedIn banners: linkedin.comConnect with us:Mitchell on Bluesky: mitchdav.isMitchell on LinkedIn: mitchdavGavin on LinkedIn: gavintyeSixSides on LinkedIn: sixsidesSixSides on X: sixsideseventsSixSides on Bluesky: sixsides.co
#9

9: The $4,700 refund

In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin talk about the chaos of trying to launch a YouTube live episode, the ongoing saga of securing their SixSides.com domain, and how Cursor is radically speeding up their app development. Mitchell shares insights on when AI tools shine and when they get in the way, while Gavin opens up about new lead gen plans and early sales lessons. Plus, a hilarious story about dancing in a puppet suit at a music festival.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:Why our YouTube live idea fell apartUpdates (and frustrations) around getting our domain nameThe power and pitfalls of using Cursor for codingHow we're preparing SixSides for real customersGavin’s early lead gen efforts and refining our ideal customerThe importance of finding the right target marketHow co-founder dynamics affect creativity and momentumReflecting on early wins, setbacks, and lessons learnedFuture ideas around AI-powered event insightsBuilding SixSides while still running our main businessesChapters: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.coRelume: relume.ioConnect with us:Mitchell on Bluesky: mitchdav.isMitchell on LinkedIn: mitchdavGavin on LinkedIn: gavintye
#8

8: Paid In Full

In this episode, we dive head-first into the rebuild of the SixSides mobile app – and the reason why we’re shifting from one-off event apps to a centralised, community-focused experience. Mitch finally caves and uses AI to help with coding (thanks to a little nudge from Heroly), and Gavin shares a big sales milestone: our first paid client.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:Why we're moving from one-off event apps to a centralised SixSides platformMitch’s first real use of AI to write code (and how Cursor helped)How we’re thinking about user onboarding and long-term engagementGavin’s custom GPT to generate marketing copy for clientsThe strategic reason we're deliberately holding back salesHow we’re shaping our target market and refining our missionWhy trust, consistency, and timing matter more than everThe excitement (and nerves) of our $5,000 .com domain purchaseEarly wins, upcoming goals, and our plan to scale to 10+ eventsPlanning our first live podcast episode and a future in-person meetupChapters: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: gavintye
#7

7: The $5,000 letter

In this episode, Gavin gets emotional over SixSides’ first two verbal client yeses (yep, there were actual tears), while Mitch celebrates a major milestone - securing the sixsides.com domain. We dive into the momentum that's building, the technical and emotional rollercoaster of early traction, and the fast-tracked setup of all the boring-but-important SaaS admin stuff like Stripe, Xero, and legal terms.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:Our first two verbal client wins (and the unexpected emotions)Why we bought sixsides.com (and how much we paid)The case for consolidating into one mobile appStripe onboarding inspirationTrading time to fast-track accounting setupWhy timing is everything with conference salesSetting up HubSpot, Xero, and Stripe to scaleMitch's struggles with balancing priorities (and how he's working through it)Gavin's five-eight method and upcoming positioning workConference heartbreak and how to handle itChapters: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: gavintye
#6

6: We’re small. Should we act big?

In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin dive deep into the messy but rewarding middle of building SixSides - from early product feedback and design challenges to how they’re preparing for big sales meetings next week.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:Why the app felt “one-dimensional” – and how we're fixing itWhat makes a great product meetingThe role of AI in speeding up design and ideationUsing themes and branding to create emotional buy-in from clientsBuilding holy shit moments into the sales processRisks of having a single point of contact in salesHow to track ROI from events beyond the event itselfEarly onboarding challenges (and opportunities for SOPs)Zapier integrations and future automationBeing small vs. acting big: where transparency winsThe case for putting themselves on the SixSides websiteTheir first YouTube upload flop (and what we're doing about it)Chapters: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: gavintye