Bootstrapping a business, and crossing boundaries

How are you doing?

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The world has been upside-down for some months now as COVID-19 is transfigurating whole communities and creating a dreadful sense of fear in...

How to write a winning proposal without anxiety and stress?

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As an independent, either solo-entrepreneur, freelance or consultant, you constantly have to negotiate and prove your value to your...

How to cope with remote work without losing your mind?

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This week, we all discovered that the simple detail that was missing for companies around the world to suddenly discover the wonderful...

How to turn distraction into action?

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Every single January, most of us go through the same ritual: full of hope, we set up ambitious goals for ourselves for the new year. Then...

How to avoid a painful start to your solo-entrepreneurship adventure?

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Ah, the freedom of freelancing, of being your own boss! The concept of running your own business is enthralling, however, very few take the...

How to create a winning podcast?

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And we’re back! 2020, new year and new iteration for our beloved show Bloc Thinking. Starting today, during each episode, we will focus on...

Wait for us!

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Wishing our listeners a prosperous 2020. Keep an ear out for us, Jono and Werner will be in your feed soon.

2020 a new decade full of promise!

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It's the end of the year and the traditional time for assessments. Both Werner and Jonathan reflect on what went well in 2019 and what they...

Do you have any Business in Africa?

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Werner and Jono just got back from Berlin and Amsterdam respectively. Jonathan was invited to speak about a project he's doing in West...

We have a [business] dream to share

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Jono and I want to create something else with this platform. Maybe it's time to do something real, something that could gather our listeners...

Guerilla-gear for research and content creation

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Buying the right gear and software for your business can cause headaches and unnecessary strain on your budget. Yet, sometimes you have to...

What's going on in Jono's head?

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Jono's hit a downer this week. I'm sure you've had the same in your business or freelancing practice. We share some honest thoughts and...

Finding truth between Zero and One

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We gave each other a homework assignment, read 'Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future' by Peter Thiel. We share what we...

Getting Loupe

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Running your own business has its ups, downs and challenges. Jonathan and I share what we've been doing the last few week's wrapping up with...

Variety is the spice of life, including your career

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Ahmad Kadhim Head of Design @mytimesaved (Canada) joined us as a special co-host. Together we explore what it means to work remote and to...

Ship fast break things

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Jono is on his way to Framer Loupe, and I still love Omnigraffle. Figma, Sketch, Framer and Jonathan's awesome new business cards - yes he...

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Starting your own 'sideshow' requires some structure and planning, especially if you have to do it with limited additional investment. We...

Work, Health, Love, Play

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Listen to your body; keep track of what you are eating and how you are keeping yourself busy. In the episode, Jonathan sign's up for a gym...

Staying productive when you're the Boss

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Productivity. A topic covered by a serial procrastinator and a man who takes his focus to the next level. Jonathan and I chat about our...

Reflections from Product Camp Gdynia 2019

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We reflect on some of the topics the speakers at Product Camp Gdynia sparked this year. Fads, methods, product development, foreign accents...