Best SixSides Podcasts (2025)

1
27: Lessons from our first conference on SixSides 45:58

Play Pause

23d ago45:58

45:58

In this episode, we break down everything that went right (and wrong) during our first real customer event at Laravel Live Denmark. From a midnight Redis disaster to 500 attendee connections and surprise AWS credits, we’re giving you the full behind-the-scenes debrief. We also cover our new lead gen strategy, launching a Substack for the podcast, a…

1
30: Eating our own dog food with 100 founders watching 49:49

2d ago49:49

49:49

In this episode, we celebrate our 30th episode with a jam-packed update on everything happening across SixSides, Founders Collective, DealBuddi, and beyond. From shoutouts on LinkedIn and Stripe giving $1,500 in credits, to onboarding a Laravel legend to help build the dashboard – it’s been a huge week. Expect a candid, behind-the-scenes look at wh…

1
29: SaaS pricing you can believe in 40:30

9d ago40:30

40:30

In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin break down a major pivot in SixSides’ pricing strategy — moving away from per-event pricing in favour of a tiered annual model designed to grow with communities. They also share behind-the-scenes stories from meetings with Volunteering WA, the launch of the Founders Collective in Brisbane, new sponsor engagement …

1
28: Just click on the damn link 46:28

16d ago46:28

46:28

In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin are back with updates on life, lead gen, and looming travel plans. Gavin’s been down with the flu, but that hasn’t stopped him from pushing lead generation, testing video outreach on LinkedIn, and prepping for some big upcoming calls. The duo chats Father’s Day, outdoor adventures, and the strategy behind showing…

1
26: Live from Copenhagen 48:40

1M ago48:40

48:40

In this episode, we hit a huge milestone as SixSides goes live at Laravel Live Denmark. Mitch ships the Android app just in time, supports the event from Sydney into the early hours, and the team watches real time adoption, photos, and questions roll in. We also workshop our 30 second pitch, set an ambitious $300k revenue goal for next year, and ta…

1
25: These are our company values 58:48

1M ago58:48

58:48

In this episode, we finally lock in our company values, vision and mission — and talk through how they’ll shape the way we build SixSides moving forward. We also check in on lead gen, accounting drama (featuring Roman and Mel), and the final countdown to Laravel Live Denmark. Plus, Mitch finally finishes the app and gets some much-needed breathing …

1
24: How much should we pay ourselves (and when)? 50:55

1M ago50:55

50:55

In this episode, Mitch and Gavin pull apart money, momentum, and mild panic: how we’re splitting revenue (hello, 40/40/20), why the iOS app is live but Android is still pending, early feedback from Laravel Live Denmark (thanks, Rasmus!), plus a candid chat about our fears — from deep water to wasting time — and how we’re evolving SixSides from “eve…

1
23: We’re bootstrapped and feeling every dollar 41:19

2M ago41:19

41:19

In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin celebrate a huge milestone—submitting the SixSides app for review ahead of Laravel Live Denmark—while also unpacking the real costs of getting there (including a spicy $6K invoice). From Strepsils at 9am to strategic conversations about offshore hiring, they reflect on the emotional and financial rollercoaster of…

1
22: This is our $97K pitch (and it better work) 53:56

2M ago53:56

53:56

In this episode, Mitchell returns from Bali with sunburn, margarita memories, and a deadline staring him down — the Denmark app launch. Gavin, meanwhile, has been neck-deep in grant writing, trying to win $97,000 to accelerate SixSides… even if it means giving himself four times Mitch’s salary (which comes up, hilariously, on the show). They also d…

1
21: When should founders quit their day jobs? (with Roman Galikov of Recit Advisory) 1:18:10

2M ago1:18:10

1:18:10

In this episode, Gavin chats with Roman Galikov — co-founder of Recit Advisory and a long-time mate from their RedEye days — about the financial realities and blind spots that can make or break a startup. From Roman’s wild upbringing in a Cold War-era Russian missile town to co-founding an accounting firm helping Aussie tech founders scale sustaina…

1
20: Mitch vs Apple (and will we get $100K in funding?) 1:00:12

2M ago1:00:12

1:00:12

In this episode, Mitch is not in Bali (yet), Gavin almost gets Roman cancelled, and the guys dive deep into their TestFlight adventures, app store approvals, and why the new comments UI looks suspiciously like Instagram. They also talk through Gavin’s sales strategy for SixSides, the launch of DealBuddi, and how they’re building a community-led app…

1
19: Burnout and reducing stress, while building to committed customer deadlines 58:26

3M ago58:26

58:26

In this episode, Mitch reveals the mounting pressure of delivering the new SixSides app as the team approaches a self-imposed TestFlight deadline. Gavin brings a new sales strategy to life, and the guys explore the delicate balance between progress and burnout. Expect a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to launch a B2B SaaS com…

1
18: OpenAI and Cursor use WorkOS, should we? Plus, why we are evolving our B2B sales strategy. 58:16

3M ago58:16

58:16

In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin reflect on a huge milestone: SixSides has hit the six-month mark - and things are finally starting to move. They dive into a brilliant new sales call that reshaped their positioning, reveal how WorkOS helped them ship auth in record time, and unpack what it means to bootstrap while juggling other businesses. Expe…

1
17: Why meeting face-to-face is critical for remote founders 54:22

3M ago54:22

54:22

In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin finally meet up in person after four years of online collaboration, and their strategy session delivers a massive product breakthrough for SixSides. They share how a simple conversation unlocked a critical insight about user onboarding and future product direction. Plus, Gavin shares his experience at the CEO Sle…

1
16: How we landed our first customer (with Michael Dyrynda of Laracon AU) 1:02:43

3M ago1:02:43

1:02:43

In this episode, Mitchell flies solo without Gavin (who’s soaking up the sun in Fiji) and sits down with Laracon AU organiser and SixSides’ very first customer, Michael Dyrynda. They dive deep into what it takes to run a developer conference, how Laracon AU has evolved over the years, and how SixSides went from talk idea to full-blown product. Expe…

1
15: Juggling three businesses and a wedding (while bootstrapping a SaaS) 42:03

4M ago42:03

42:03

In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin catch up before Gavin jets off to Fiji for a family holiday, and reflect on how juggling multiple businesses is helping them bootstrap SixSides. From battling sunburn at the beach to shipping major infrastructure changes, it's a wild and very real look into the life of early-stage SaaS founders. Expect a candid, …

1
14: How we are using Cloudflare and AWS to build a freemium solution without blowing the budget 50:06

4M ago50:06

50:06

In this episode, Mitchell takes us deep into the development of SixSides’ new real-time theme designer—built with Next.js, Cloudflare, and a dash of Cursor magic. Meanwhile, Gavin begins his “CTO in training” journey by installing GitHub for the first time (with only mild resistance). We also get into the behind-the-scenes planning for Mitchell’s w…

1
13: Starting a SaaS? Start a podcast. 57:19

4M ago57:19

57:19

In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin go full meta – reflecting on why they’re podcasting, who they’re doing it for, and how this little weekly ritual might become a key pillar in the SixSides journey. Along the way, there’s SixSides merch, a powerful personal story about homelessness, and a marketing website rebuild that may or may not have caused G…

1
12: Low Rider, Donny? 51:48

4M ago51:48

51:48

In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin reflect on 12 weeks of podcasting, the power of Low Rider to set the mood, and why Gavin’s red jumper might be cursed. They dive into lessons from listener feedback, debates around SEO-style episode titles, and a light-hearted competition over who’s got the better LinkedIn banner. 6 weeks of SEO-based titles will…

1
11: We’re not paying $40K for a domain 43:14

5M ago43:14

43:14

In this episode, Mitch and Gavin celebrate the launch of the new SixSides marketing site, reflect on their growing list of reviews, and dive into the weird world of AI agents. They also discuss their latest challenges with domain negotiations, cold outreach woes, and how they’re staying lean with software and services. Expect a candid, behind-the-s…

1
10: The reviews are in 58:07

5M ago58:07

58:07

In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin hit the 10-week milestone and dive into what’s working, what’s changing, and what’s coming up for SixSides. From reading their first podcast reviews to debating LinkedIn banner designs, it's a candid look into the real work behind building a B2B SaaS. They chat about Gavin’s cold outreach efforts using Apollo, th…

1
9: The $4,700 refund 48:30

5M ago48:30

48:30

In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin talk about the chaos of trying to launch a YouTube live episode, the ongoing saga of securing their SixSides.com domain, and how Cursor is radically speeding up their app development. Mitchell shares insights on when AI tools shine and when they get in the way, while Gavin opens up about new lead gen plans and ea…

1
8: Paid In Full 48:07

5M ago48:07

48:07

In this episode, we dive head-first into the rebuild of the SixSides mobile app – and the reason why we’re shifting from one-off event apps to a centralised, community-focused experience. Mitch finally caves and uses AI to help with coding (thanks to a little nudge from Heroly), and Gavin shares a big sales milestone: our first paid client. Expect …

1
7: The $5,000 letter 38:00

5M ago38:00

38:00

In this episode, Gavin gets emotional over SixSides’ first two verbal client yeses (yep, there were actual tears), while Mitch celebrates a major milestone - securing the sixsides.com domain. We dive into the momentum that's building, the technical and emotional rollercoaster of early traction, and the fast-tracked setup of all the boring-but-impor…

1
6: We’re small. Should we act big? 1:02:05

6M ago1:02:05

1:02:05

In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin dive deep into the messy but rewarding middle of building SixSides - from early product feedback and design challenges to how they’re preparing for big sales meetings next week. Expect a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to launch a B2B SaaS company from scratch – completely bootstrapped. Got…

1
5: Building a better events platform, one API at a time 54:54

6M ago54:54

54:54

In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin are finally feeling the momentum. They’ve launched their first new feature in months - meeting bookings - and walk through the design and development process behind it. Gavin reflects on the mission-led sales conversations that are actually fun for a change, while Mitchell gets real nerdy about Laravel, APIs, and…

1
4: Why building a great product isn't enough (with Heroly Chour of Busable) 1:07:20

6M ago1:07:20

1:07:20

In this episode, we sit down with Heroly Chour, founder of Busable – a SaaS company helping regional bus operators digitise and modernise. From quitting his government job to becoming a full-time dad and accidental founder, Roly shares the deeply personal story behind Bussable’s beginnings. We dive into everything from AI-assisted development and c…

1
3: We just set a huge goal for 2032 55:03

6M ago55:03

55:03

In this episode, we dive into the challenge of building SixSides while balancing our other businesses. We also break down why we're creating a customer advisory council and how it will shape our product decisions. Expect a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to launch a B2B SaaS company from scratch - completely bootstrapped. Got…

1
2: How we’re actually finding our first customers (Gavin's in a cyclone) 48:33

7M ago48:33

48:33

In this episode, Mitchell and Gavin continue their journey in building a B2B SaaS company. They discuss the challenges of launching a startup, handling redundancy issues, and finding their first customers. Gavin also shares a personal story about a tech mishap that made him rethink business continuity. Expect a candid, behind-the-scenes look at wha…

1
1: What happens when a developer and a sales expert join forces? 34:56

7M ago34:56

34:56

Welcome to the very first episode of Our B2B SaaS Journey! In this episode, Mitchell Davis and Gavin Tye introduce themselves and share how they found each other, why they teamed up as co-founders, and what led to the creation of SixSides. From a conference app experiment to a full-fledged business, we discuss the early days, our complementary skil…