Ship it and Sip it

The truth about building startups? It's messy, fun, miserable and amazing — if you've got the right team in the right places. Ship it and Sip it sits right in that time after you start gaining traction, launch a new app or deploy a fab new feature. Well done, let's grab a drink and break down what got you here and where you're going next.This is our goal for Ship it and Sip it. We'll talk about small and big wins, about challenges and about what keeps us excited to work creatively to build the tomorrow we deserve. Powered and produced by Paralect.com shipandsip.substack.com

Ship it and Sip it is a technology podcast hosted by John McTavish, with 98 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

John McTavish hosts Ship it and Sip it, a technology show with 98 episodes published.

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  Why startups should stop chasing keywords (Do This Instead)

  Apr 4, 202554 minS0

  <p>That’s the bold take from Flavio Amiel, founder of SWAT SEO and Swiftbrief. In this episode, we ponder the myths, tactics, and hidden opportunities in SEO for startups and online entrepreneurs. </p><p>Spoiler: If you’re obsessing over keywords, you’re doing it wrong.</p><p>Key Quotes:</p><p>* "Start at the epicenter of your business. That’s where the money is."</p><p>* "Google isn’t killing SEO… it’s just handing the mic to the people who actually sell stuff."</p><p>What we uncover in this chat:</p><p>* Why long-tail keywords are overrated (and...

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  How to find (and close) leads on Reddit with Jordan Moloney

  Jan 24, 202551 minS0

  <p>Starting this month, he’s been dropping amazing lead lists from Reddit for founders across the Build in Public community on X. </p><p>But this conversation is about much more than leads, Jordan’s journey from HSBC to solo founder was not an easy road. </p><p>He’s learned a lot in the year since he launched Founders Owl as a simple side hustle — we get into:</p><p>* How he found a niche he could serve and won his first customers.</p><p>* What he learned from going ‘too niche’ early on.</p><p>* Why Reddit is such a ge...

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  Inside Creem: The payment platform that calls BS on hidden fees 🚫 | Founder Interview

  Dec 23, 20241h 5mS0

  <p>Co-founders Gabriel and Alec are two builders from the blockchain & crypto space who decided to reshape fintech for small indie entrepreneurs and startups.</p><p>They have a bright vision for the future of startups, but the lack of transparency among the leading merchant of record payment providers pushed them to launch Creem.</p><p>So they did, in just a few months 💪</p><p>Here’s what we discuss in this episode:</p><p>🤖 Using AI to track metrics on payments & more</p><p>🤑 Why Gabriel loves bootstrapped startups but needed to raise funds for Creem</p><p>🤔 What the curre...

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  Get strong in the gym with Dawn Fitness App

  Nov 22, 202459 minS0

  <p>Virginia’s story started with her walking into the gym at college and ‘being terrified’ to use the great fitness space now available to her. But that fear didn’t stop her.</p><p>Instead she went on to form a strength training community with her fellow students, gained her Personal Training certification and started thinking about an app that could help more ladies feel confident in the gym.</p><p>This is her story and the story of Dawn — we got into:</p><p>🚀 The Dawn launch and origins of the idea</p><p>🤝 Building a real life fitness communit...

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  Making stellar videos & starting your podcast

  Nov 7, 20241h 3mS0

  <p>This show is about much more than podcasts though. George Boyd is the founder and editor behind Cut the Pod — his agency that helps podcasters create great videos for their full shows or short-form content.</p><p>So this is a peek behind the curtain of video podcasting, as I’ve struggled to learn the process from hosting and recording to editing and growing Ship it and Sip it. </p><p>It was a real treat to have George on the show and bring his experience to light for you all. </p><p>Here’s what we got into:</p><p>🎥...

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