Mitchell Davis

In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin unpack a huge week of live events, reflect on the first real signs of SaaS leverage inside SixSides, talk through plans to hire their first extra team members, and share why Project Rendezvous could become a major turning point for the business.ChaptersIn this episode, we cover:What happened at the CCF Women in Civil event and how attendee usage is improvingWhy SixSides needs a better post-event attendee engagement strategyHow the team is thinking about email automation and lifecycle messaging with BentoThe current growth in platform users across all SixSides eventsWhy Mitchell and Gavin are planning their first hires across development and lead generationHow Project Rendezvous could unlock faster growth and more engineering capacityThe moment SixSides started to feel like a real software business with paid events running without hands-on supportLessons from Project Hammer and how event setup is becoming more repeatableBridging the gap between operations and development with better planning in LinearWhy the team is looking at PostHog to better understand the user journey on the marketing websiteHow bootstrapping affects hiring, planning, and long-term product decisionsWhen AI agents might become part of the team structureGot 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 their fastest client win yet, prepare for five events in seven days, share updates to the SixSides app and dashboard, and unpack the growing pressure of building a bootstrapped SaaS when the momentum finally starts to kick in.ChaptersIn this episode, we cover:Fitness progress and how personal routines are tracking alongside startup pressureOur fastest client win yet and what made the sales process workHow a quick Loom walkthrough helped close a new event customerWhy community building keeps coming up in SixSides sales conversationsInvoicing momentum and how March revenue is already beating last yearPreparing for five events in seven days across multiple customersThe operational risk of becoming the bottleneck as event volume growsBuilding a first draft attendee user guide for event clientsUsing Gamma to speed up polished documentation and onboarding assetsWhy sponsor and exhibitor workflows could become a product-led growth leverRecommitting to AIME as a key conference for future customer growthNew SixSides product updates including sponsor tier layouts and feature togglesFixing AI assistant tooling issues in the dashboard backendThe growing product roadmap across the website, dashboard, infrastructure and mobile appWhether it is time for SixSides to hire a first developerThe realities of bootstrapping while juggling multiple businessesGot 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 one year of podcasting, lock in their biggest client commitment yet with four more events booked through to EOFY, and unpack what’s next across dashboards, lead gen follow-ups, Linear vs Slack, and a big push towards a better AI workflow inside SixSides.ChaptersIn this episode, we cover:One year of podcasting and how routine keeps the business groundedLanding the biggest SixSides deal so far and booking four more events through to EOFYHitting 93% event app adoption and what might be driving itProject Rendezvous delay and learning to live on other people’s timelinesUsing Leadfeeder-style tooling to see who’s checking out the SixSides siteWhy the marketing site needs screenshots, walkthroughs, and a proper sign-up pathLinear vs Slack for feature requests and how to keep dev work organisedUsing AI inside SixSides to duplicate events and reduce setup grunt workMoving towards the Vercel AI SDK and improving agent workflows, approvals, and attachmentsParking infra work to stay motivated and keep shippingAIM follow-ups, outreach reply rates, and lead gen back in motionThe DICE mail-out plan and handwritten notes for supportersFitness routines, travel disruption, and staying consistent over perfectionGot 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 go mostly technical - Mitchell migrates the SixSides dashboard from Vue to React, moves the database to PlanetScale, and outlines the plan for proper preview environments that go from Linear to Cursor to live. Along the way there’s a fitness check-in, a disrupted Canberra trip, Project Hammer running without us on-site, and a new plan for an event manager success playbook.Linksmostlytechnical.comChaptersIn this episode, we cover:The “billionaire” Christmas present (Zimbabwean dollars, obviously)Anniversary trip vibes, escape rooms, and bailing on the Harbour Bridge walkFitness updates - 75 Hard progress, running blocks, and sore feetWhy SixSides is now a React dashboard (goodbye Vue)Using Cursor to accelerate a React rewrite and why popularity matters for AI toolingMoving the SixSides database from AWS RDS to PlanetScaleConsolidating global and regional databases into a simpler modelData sovereignty trade-offs (and when it’s worth paying for)Big cost reduction for adding regions (from hundreds to tens per month)The plan for preview environments: Linear tickets - Cursor agents - live preview linksReplacing Laravel Vapor with Terraform for better automationProject Rendezvous update and what “due diligence” could look likeCCF Magazine editorial deadline pressureCanberra trip disrupted, then Sydney trip pivotProject Hammer ran without the founders on-site - lessons learnedBuilding an event manager success playbookMailing out SixSides dice to leads - and a review-for-dice offerGot 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 debrief their first big AIME conference trip - from Mitch’s truly unhinged packing list to what they learned meeting organisers face-to-face, how they plan to follow up leads, and why the new SixSides dashboard and AI workflows suddenly became the star of the booth.ChaptersIn this episode, we cover:Mitch’s chaotic travel kit - steamer, mini fan, full desktop PC, and podcast gearAIME conference debrief - nerves, first conversations, and surprising momentsWhat worked at the booth - demoing dashboards, theming, and speed of executionHow Mitch and Gavin approach conversations differently - features vs outcomesLead follow-up plan - LinkedIn connects, email sequencing, and timingDice update - why physical gimmicks might matter more than bannersLessons learned - flights, schedules, attire, and staying until the endThe SixSides dashboard - self-serve event setup and getting Mitch out of the loopProductivity gains with AI tooling (with a bigger tech stack chat teased for next week)Exercise and travel routines - 40k steps, sore legs, and avoiding weight creepProject Rendezvous update - white paper strategy and “initial rollout” framingFounder Collective update - co-hosting with The Precinct and upcoming eventsGot 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 record in person from a Melbourne hotel room ahead of AIM, share what it cost to exhibit and what they’re actually trying to achieve, and unpack big momentum updates across Project Rendezvous, CCF, and a major push to get SixSides dashboards ready for live demos.Linksatlas.devChaptersIn this episode, we cover:Recording in person from Melbourne and the joys of mismatched micsExercising like maniacs and discovering who’s a morning person vs a night personWhat AIM is, why we’re exhibiting, and how much it costBooth setup decisions, reusable banners, and avoiding the intimidating event tech aisleConference lead strategy - cold/warm/hot leads and getting commitment to follow upProject Rendezvous update - pricing pressure, US decision makers, and multi-year deal potentialShifting from per-event pricing to SaaS pricing, and why dashboards are the unlockThe CCF President’s Lunch recap, JT on stage, and a new angle for Tag, You're It using event photosHow we’re both using AI - white papers for sales, dashboards for product iterationMitch’s weight loss journey updateGot 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 unpack why we’ve chosen to be so transparent on the podcast - the upside for listeners, the potential risks with customers and competitors, and where we draw the line on sharing sensitive details. We also share a stack of updates as AIME approaches, including meeting bookings, a new client trial, analytics learnings from Heroly, multi-agent AI workflows, and a big strategic planning prompt from Inductive. Plus, wedding prep and fitness check-ins to round things out.ChaptersIn this episode, we cover:Why we’re choosing transparency, and what could go wrongThe trade-offs between “looking big” vs being honest about being smallAIME prep: meeting bookings, banners, and how we’re pitching the standA new client trial and testing a community-based, ongoing pricing modelWhy “tagging” style features don’t suit short events and meetupsLearning from Heroly's analytics setup (and what we’re missing)Using multiple AI agents in parallel without melting your brainCursor vs Claude Code, and what we’re experimenting with nextProject Hammer update and timelines for event setupBackcasting with Inductive to plan for a $10M-$20M futureWedding planning progress and suit decisionsFitness habits: daily 5k walks, early gym sessions, and staying consistentEpisode 50 coming upGot 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 debrief a not-quite-right funding program (and a rejection that honestly saved us time), share encouraging momentum on Project Rendezvous, and get into full pre-conference mode for AIME in Melbourne - flights, accommodation, banner logistics, meeting bookings, and the lead capture tool build.ChaptersIn this episode, we cover:Why the accelerator style funding program wasn’t a fit (10 weeks in-office with no guarantee)A positive update on Project Rendezvous and what “long-term partner” could meanCatching up with Marinus ahead of their May conference and sponsor scale (60+ exhibitors)Progress on the sponsor lead capture tool - backend done, frontend nextWhether the lead capture tool should become a separate appAIME conference prep - flights, accommodation, bikes, and daily walking plansApplying for an Amex to earn points on business spend (without spending beyond your means)Banner arrived - and it’s way heavier than expectedMeeting booking portal opened and how we’ll approach outreachThe dice order saga, the refund, and switching to Alibaba for cheaper dice75 hard vs 75 medium updates - plus shin splints, walking plans, and diet tweaksExpect 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 ease back into the year with a big life update (Mitch’s tea ceremony), some very real fitness chat, and then get into the spicy question they keep circling - should SixSides consider funding to accelerate growth?ChaptersIn this episode, we cover:Mitch’s edit note - the first 17 minutes are very not-businessGetting back into fitness - 75 Hard, 75 Medium, and 75 EasyParkrun follow-up, chafing survival strategies, and being sickMitch’s tea ceremony recap - games, challenges, and family speechesAIME prep - booth setup decisions, signage, hiring tables, and keeping it simpleOrdering custom dice and cancelling a dropship orderShout out to Nick Taylor and the promised diceBooking flights and planning travel around eventsThe big topic - funding vs bootstrapping and what “full-time” would changeLead capture tools, sponsor lead gen, and how to create more inbound opportunitiesReducing reliance on attending events in person and planning for clashes and overseas eventsReferrals and partnerships that could pull SixSides into new regionsExpect 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’re back from the break and gearing up for the biggest pitch of our SaaS journey so far. Gavin walks us through how we approached pricing for Project Rendezvous — a potentially game-changing deal — while Mitch shares what he didn’t finish during the holidays.We also get into prepping for AIME, our lead capture tool, why we’re ordering custom dice (yes, dice), and a whole lot of honest founder chat about fitness, burnout, and figuring out what kind of company we want to be.Links8 Ball Pool app: iOS and AndroidChaptersIn this episode, we cover:Our experiences over the holiday period (including some intense moments)Why Mitch didn’t get as much done on SixSides as he hopedThe story behind Project Rendezvous and our pricing strategyCreating sponsor and pricing documents for a major eventHow Gavin’s ex-CEO helped shape our approachPlanning for AIME: dice giveaways, AR interactions, and moreWhether we need to aim higher for in-person eventsWhy Gavin is rethinking our pace and whether we should stay bootstrappedWhat we’re learning from other SaaS founders via podcastsOur lead capture tool and how OCR is helping us demo at AIMEVirtual offices, customer perception, and looking legitFitness goals and accountability leading into Mitch’s weddingMitch’s pool table obsession (and why 8 Ball Pool is surprisingly educational)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 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

In this episode, we reflect on a surprisingly big sales week that came off the back of Laracon AU and Volunteering WA. Mitch steps outside his comfort zone as we commit to exhibiting at AIME 2026. We talk conference nerves, how fast you should respond to leads, and how an unexpected testimonial made all the difference.LinksDelivering 15TB of 4K video with Cloudflare R2 for $2.18: screencasting.comChaptersIn this episode, we cover:AIME2026 and locking in our first conference boothProject Rendezvous: the biggest opportunity we’ve ever hadGavin’s near-disastrous follow-up email and how he recoveredUsing SixSides as a lead capture tool for the first timeGavin’s genius idea for bonus points per 5 photosWorldShare’s Cambodia impact trip and feedback on SixSidesMitch building our first white paper (and levelling up on Canva)The evolution of our marketing website and webinar strategyBalancing SixSides with our other businesses during sales spikesPlanning our podcast schedule over the holiday breakAn open call for listener feedback on next year’s formatExpect 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 reflect on a surprisingly big sales week that came off the back of Laracon AU and Volunteering WA. Mitch steps outside his comfort zone as we commit to exhibiting at AIME 2026. We talk conference nerves, how fast you should respond to leads, and how an unexpected testimonial made all the difference.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:How Volunteering WA and Laracon AU filled our pipelineWhy testimonials matter (and what Vickie said about our app)Reaching out to Justin Jackson (and how he responded)Mitch confronting his fear of manning a booth at AIME 2026Lessons from running a second Founders Collective meetupHow we’re improving “Tag You’re It” UXThe five-minute rule for responding to leadsWhy tall poppy syndrome might be holding some founders backWhether it’s time to go public with our winsWebinar experiments and how we’re repurposing contentDealBuddi and juggling multiple businessesThe moment when momentum finally shiftsExpect 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 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