This slow but steady ramp is our monthly recurring revenue at @eggheadio. Currently at ~$275k 
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I’ve never posted any of our revenue numbers publicly before this, in the same way that nobody really talks about their salary. But the notion of building a business methodically, calmly, and incrementally over time is something I want to talk about more.
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We’ve had quite a lot of interest from VCs since very early on. The cash would have obvious advantages for rapid growth. But I’ve only said “nope” and have never gotten down to brass tacks numbers with them.
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This is primarily because I don’t know what the fuck I am doing. Or didn’t. I know a LOT more now. Taking investment would have totally stressed me out. We’d have to grow the team fast, and there would be external pressure.
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Instead, I’ve been able to grow at a comfortable pace, with room to make mistakes. There have been plenty of mistakes. But the constraints of our bootstrapped budget have kept them manageable.
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Team building has been the biggest challenge for me. It’s very rewarding, but when I’ve made mistakes and corrections it has been some of the worst peak stress I’ve ever experienced. “I handled that very poorly and it makes me feel ashamed”
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I’ve improved and grown. Studying stoic philosophy has helped quite a lot with releasing the need for absolute control. The experiment thrives!
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getting people paid
that to provide opportunity
that changing people’s lives for the better
that we take chances
our principled approach
integrity in all aspects of my life
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Hey this looks like a happy and healthy graph representing the happy and healthy work of people, who are also probably that. Good work!
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Congrats, that’s incredible!
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Very smart, and congratulations!
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