Episodes

  • The Diversification Myth
    Jul 24 2023
    In this episode of the Seeking Scale podcast, co-hosts Craig and Andy dive deep into the trials and tribulations of entrepreneurship, sharing their insights on effective delegation, strategic planning, and the art of maintaining focus. Craig kicks off the conversation by sharing his experience of a team retreat in Athens, Greece, emphasizing the complexities of ... Read more
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    40 mins
  • Forcing Functions
    Nov 14 2022
    Craig and Andy begin by talking about the weather and what’s been happening during the past week. Craig says he’s finally feeling recovered from traveling, and Andy discusses the illnesses his 4-year-old has been dealing with for the past few weeks. He says that this has helped him focus on only what’s most important for ... Read more
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    30 mins
  • Metrics Overload and Twitter Drama
    Nov 7 2022
    Craig and Andy discuss a Twitter interaction that they had. Craig tweeted about wanting a tool that shows trials month-to-date and how it compares to the previous month. Andy wonders what he would do with that information. Andy thinks that it’s too much noise and that this might not be the best comparison to make, ... Read more
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    34 mins
  • Product 201 - Feature Deep Dives
    Oct 17 2022
    Andy says he’s feeling a little manic and running on a lot of caffeine. Craig says that things are looking better from where he is. Trials are up in the last few months, and sales are up as well. This is due to some changes that are starting to pay off. Craig and Andy discuss ... Read more
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    21 mins
  • Making Decisions With Incomplete Data
    Oct 10 2022
    Craig says he’s been writing more, including starting a newsletter and working on his personal website. He’s interested in the intrinsic benefits of writing. Craig also wants to invest more in himself. Andy wonders if Craig writes much in general. He explains that he doesn’t journal, but when brainstorming, his default is to write it ... Read more
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    23 mins
  • The Box You're In
    Oct 3 2022
    Andy talks about the good traction they’ve had recently that’s starting to show now. They just shipped a big update and received a great reaction to it. It came together faster than similar things have in the past. Craig explains that Castos launched a free set of tools that’s starting to get traction now. Andy ... Read more
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    25 mins
  • Options When Scaling
    Sep 26 2022
    Today Craig and Andy discuss how to think about options. Andy talks about making sure everything is ready for a large influx of new trials. They’re already up 140% over last month, and he says people are more likely to buy in mid-season. He talks about taking on too much and learning about prioritization as ... Read more
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    29 mins
  • Capital Efficiencies
    Sep 12 2022
    Craig and Andy discuss the importance of prioritization and the importance of capital efficiency. Craig explains that Warren Buffet cites Apple as an example of a capital-efficient company and wonders about whether his company is a capital-efficient company. Andy says that often, people spend much of their time doing things that have no meaningful impact ... Read more
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    30 mins