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We're cross-posting this week's episode of The Panel here in the Bootstrapped Web feed.  While Justin's traveling, Jordan and Brian do a updates episode. Workout routines.  Mindsets.  North Stars.  AI Agents.  New York Knicks. Jordan, Brian, and Justin have been publishing weekly over on The Panel Podcast.  Get sub'd!  https://panelpodcast.com/

Jordan and I are back on the mics together!  But it's not Bootstrapped Web. Jordan is joining Justin Jackson and me as the 3rd permanent co-host of The Panel Podcast. Be sure to subscribe to The Panel Podcast feed to receive future episodes. Subscribe to The Panel Podcast in your podcast player. Subscribe to The Panel Podcast on YouTube Follow us on Twitter & Blusky, where we post the link to join us for our live recordings & chat every Friday: Follow Brian:  Twitter / BlueskyFollow Jordan:  Twitter / BlueskyFollow Justin:  Twitter / Bluesky

Hey!  Back in your feed for our bi-annual updates!  It's December 2025 and that means it's time for our year-end recap and year-ahead outlook. What Jordan's up to: RosieOffiste PodcastJordan on XWhat Brian's up to: Builder MethodsYouTubeAgent OS & Design OSPanel PodcastBrian on X

We're back for a mid-year update! The last time we were on the mics together it was January 2025.  So what's the outlook 8 months into the year? What we're working on: Jordan's in rocket ship mode on Rosie.Brian's building Builder Methods and YouTubing.Don't be a stranger! Jordan on X:  @jordangalBrian on X: @casjamWe're still podcasting here: Jordan's:  OffsiteBrian's:  The Panel... Keep your Bootstrapped Web feed!  We'll pop back in here again soon(ish).

It's true.  We're calling this a final episode—for now—but don't unsubscribe!  We promise to pop into the feed every few months to catch up :) But for now, we're taking a breather and staying focused on executing our businesses in 2025:  Jordan's crankin on Rosie, Brian's building Instrumental Products. Don't be a stranger! Connect with Jordan: Follow Jordan on Bluesky / Twitter Rosie Connect with Brian: Follow Brian on Bluesky / Twitter Instrumental Products Instrumental.dev - Components for Rails Clarityflow Subscribe to Brian's new podcast with Justin Jackson: The Panel

2024 look-back and takeaways.  2025 goals.  Let's go! Connect with Brian: Follow Brian on Bluesky / Twitter Brian's products: Building! Instrumental.dev Instrumental Products Clarityflow  Connect with Jordan: Follow Jordan on Bluesky / Twitter Jordan's company, Rosie

Bluesky takes.  Activation funnels.  Retention.  Delegating.  Demo videos.  Video marketing.  Sick vacations. Connect with Jordan: Follow Jordan on Bluesky / Twitter Jordan's company, Rosie Connect with Brian: Follow Brian on Bluesky / Twitter Brian's products: Building! Instrumental.dev "One Month MVP" service Clarityflow

Putting in more hours to put in less.  Building systems for delivering software.  Deploying demo video(s).  Listening to customers.  Using a business to deepen your craft.  News detox. Connect with Brian: Follow Brian on Bluesky / Twitter Brian's products: Building! Instrumental.dev "One Month MVP" service Clarityflow  Connect with Jordan: Follow Jordan on Bluesky / Twitter Jordan's company, Rosie

Bluesky is having a moment.  Halloween.  Customers telling us their problems are solved.  Essential onboarding. Calm before the (hiring) storm.  Projects are waiting.  The podcasting election. Bluesky starter packs to follow: Founders & Bootstrappers Podcasters Ruby on Rails People Laravel Friends Connect with Jordan: Follow Jordan on Twitter Jordan's company, Rosie Connect with Brian: Follow Brian on Bluesky / Twitter Brian's products: Building! Instrumental.dev "One Month MVP" service Clarityflow

Join us in the (free) Bootstrapped Web community on Ripple.fm Today: Political noise.  Removing features.  Positioning.  Products for developers.  Idea wireframes (as a service).  Hiring a video editor.  Retainer-based hiring.  Frequent flyer miles.  Apple picking. Brian's stuff: Brian's products: New! Instrumental.dev "One Month MVP" service Clarityflow  Brian on Twitter: @casjam Jordan's stuff: Jordan's product, Rosie Jordan on Twitter: @jordangal

Hey we didn't talk about WordPress this week!  But we did talk about Elon... Also:  Brian's working on a components product (instrumental.dev), Jordan's figuring out onboarding (heyrosie.com), and Brian's starting to scale consulting (onemonth.app). Join our free community for Bootstrapped Web listeners Connect with Jordan: Jordan's company, Rosie Jordan on Twitter: @jordangal   Connect with Brian: Brian's products: New! Instrumental.dev "One Month MVP" service Clarityflow  Brian on Twitter: @casjam

Join us in the (free) Bootstrapped Web community on Ripple.fm Today: Brian's new product (Instrumental.dev).  Comparing the open-source leadership styles of Matt, DHH, and Taylor.  Building products for builders.  Components.  Tightening the team.  Scaling consulting from 1 to...?  Let's Go Mets. Brian's stuff: Brian's products: New! Instrumental.dev "One Month MVP" service Clarityflow  Brian on Twitter: @casjam Jordan's stuff: Jordan's product, Rosie Jordan on Twitter: @jordangal

Brian and Jordan's expert (lol) takes on WordPress-land.  Car shopping.  Netflix rec's.  Funnel tracking.  Customer observations.  Over-building. Join our free community for Bootstrapped Web listeners If you're wondering "what's happening in WordPress?", our friend Matt Medieros published this excellent "just the facts" timeline. Connect with Jordan: Jordan's company, Rosie Jordan on Twitter: @jordangal Jordan on Threads: @jordangal Connect with Brian: Brian's MVP serice OneMonth.app Brian's SaaS, Clarityflow  Brian on Twitter: @casjam Brian on Threads: @brian.casel

Join us in the (free) Bootstrapped Web community on Ripple.fm Today: Optimizing our onboarding funnels.  Calls to action.  Lead ads.  ARPU.  API plans.  Pearl Jam.  Sleep (or lack thereof). Brian's stuff: Brian's "One Month MVP" service Brian's SaaS, Clarityflow  Brian on Twitter: @casjam Brian on Threads: @brian.casel Jordan's stuff: Jordan's company, Rosie Jordan on Twitter: @jordangal Jordan on Threads: @jordangal

Q4 energy.  Signup funnels.  Self-serve vs. not.  Building assets vs. building cashflow.  Membership business models.   Join our free community for Bootstrapped Web listeners Connect with Jordan: Jordan's company, Rosie Jordan on Twitter: @jordangal Jordan on Threads: @jordangal Connect with Brian: Brian's MVP serice OneMonth.app Brian's SaaS, Clarityflow  Brian on Twitter: @casjam Brian on Threads: @brian.casel