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53 web pages · 16 podcasts · 14 YouTube videos · 6 Hacker News threads · 6 other
transistor.fm
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Transistor.fm
Bootstrapped podcast hosting and analytics platform (now including video podcast hosting) used by 30k+ shows.
transistor.fm
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2025
Will YouTube help your podcast grow? - Transistor
transistor.fm
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2023
Monetize your podcast with Transistor and Apple Podcasts Subscriptions
transistor.fm
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2025
How to Monetize Your Podcast in 2026: A Complete Guide - Transistor
share.transistor.fm
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9 months ago
Marketing for Developers 2026 — Marketing in the age of AI – Lars Lofgren
Justin Jackson and Lars Lofgren dive deep into how AI and LLMs are fundamentally changing marketing, SEO, and content strategy. They discuss why founder-led marketing has shifted f…
youtube.com
YouTube
SaaS product validation case study: Transistor.fm - YouTube
How do you validate a product idea? How do you know (before you launch) that the market has traction?This is Justin's talk at MicroConf, in April of 2018, wh...
youtube.com
YouTube
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2024
Transistor.fm Tutorial - W/ Founder
If you are debating hosting your show with Transistor.fm, this video will help you decide. We get a walkthrough from the founder of Transistor, Justin. He provides a complete tutor…
share.transistor.fm
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7 months ago
Justin's brain — An update on what we're building at Transistor
Hey friends, wanted to give you an update on what we're building over at Transistor.fm . The big thing I'm really excited about is video podcasting. Transistor customers will soon …
reddit.com
Reddit
r/SaaS - Upcoming AmA with Justin Jackson: "I bootstrapped Transistor.fm to millions in revenue with a co-founder"
I’ve loved your no nonsense takes on so many topics around bootstrapping. My question for you is - when they say fall in love with the problem, what do they mean? I mean can you re…
transistor.fm
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2022
Transistor podcast hosting celebrates 4th anniversary
podcastbusinessjournal.com
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8 months ago
Justin Jackson - CEO and Co-founder of Transistor - Podcast Business Journal Interview
Interview with Justin Jackson, CEO and co-founder of Transistor, discussing the company's founding, growth, and monetization strategies.
indiehackers.com
Indie Hackers
Indie Hackers milestones — Justin Jackson (@mijustin) of Transistor.fm
Milestone feed for Justin Jackson on Indie Hackers — first-person posts about revenue updates, launches, and growth lessons for Transistor.fm.
youtube.com
YouTube
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2023
How Transistor.fm Scales SaaS Growth With Affiliate Marketing - YouTube
Explains how Transistor.fm uses affiliate marketing as a major growth channel for their SaaS platform.
highsignal.io
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2025
Making money from podcasts - Justin Jackson interview - High Signal
reddit.com
Reddit
r/podcasting on Reddit: I'm the co-founder of Transistor.fm (podcast hosting and analytics). Podcasting since 2012. Ask me anything!
We talked a ton about tech, podcasting, and life. We ended up hanging out every year. In early 2018, we decided to team up and launch a company together: 🎙️ Transistor.fm – <strong…
indiebites.com
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2023
Building a financial engine for your indie business - Justin Jackson
starterstory.com
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2024
How Justin Jackson Bootstrapped Transistor to Over $1M ARR
Lists Monthly Revenue at $375K; bootstrapped journey details and timeline; founded in 2018.
reddit.com
Reddit
r/podcasting on Reddit: 4 years ago I co-founded Transistor.fm. I've learned lots of stuff about podcasting that's not commonly known. AMA!
The hardest part was in the beginning, when I was working mostly full-time on Transistor (but not making any money) and Jon still had a full-time job (and was working on Transistor…
transistor.fm
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About Transistor: a simple, yet powerful podcast hosting platform
Team of six; founders Justin Jackson and Jon Buda; Transistor serves 30,000+ podcasts and provides hosting, analytics, and distribution.
transistor.fm
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2025
Justin Jackson, Co-founder of Transistor.fm
Founder bio; links to social; notes that the company serves 34,000+ podcasts and has a six‑person team.
share.transistor.fm
Hacker News
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2020
Justin Jackson (Cofounder of Transistor.FM) talks about the future of podcasting
linkedin.com
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6 months ago
Transistor.fm Video Podcast Hosting and Distribution update by Justin Jackson
Announcement of new video podcast hosting and automatic distribution feature on Transistor.fm, demonstrating product growth and tool evolution.
share.transistor.fm
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2023
Build Your SaaS — Paul Jarvis: gaining freedom by building an indie business
Justin catches up with his old internet friend Paul Jarvis. Today, Paul co-founded Fathom Analytics with Jack Ellis : a simple alternative to Google Analytics. Paul is also the aut…
earfluence.com
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2020
Entrepreneurship, mental health and Transistor, with Transistor.fm co-founder Justin Jackson | Earfluence Podcast
<strong>Justin Jackson</strong> dreamt of launching a product in a market big and hungry enough that, if he could swim out and catch that wave, it would be bigger than any wave he’…
share.transistor.fm
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2024
Build Your SaaS — Is ONCE enough?
A panel discussion on 37signals' first ONCE product, the launch of Campfire ("pay for it once, install it, and run it on your own server"). Ian Landsman, Tyler Tringas, and Justin …
share.transistor.fm
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7 months ago
Build Your SaaS — What is Transistor's secret weapon?
Justin sits down with Helen Ryles and Michael Green, the two people behind almost every chat, email, and demo call that comes into Transistor, to talk about the company's secret we…
share.transistor.fm
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2024
Build Your SaaS — Giuuunta! Motivating yourself when you're not in startup mode
Bootstrapping a business is like getting a plane to lift off the ground. But what do you do once the plane is in the air? Dave Giunta and Justin Jackson recorded a recent phone cal…
transistor.fm
Web page
Host Unlimited Shows • Best Audio and Video Podcast Hosting • Transistor
Upload once and distribute your video and audio podcast to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more. Unlimited shows, detailed analytics, free podcast website, and real human sup…
efficient.app
Web page
Transistor Review 2026: Pros, Cons, Pricing & Verdict | Efficient App
Mar 15, 2026 · Transistor hosts your podcast and automatically gives you a clean, modern podcast website, making it easy to look professional without extra hassle. If you actually …
saasmarketer.io
Hacker News
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2020
Copying a SaaS Business Idea? Feat. Justin of Transistor.fm
saas.transistor.fm
Hacker News
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2018
Show HN: We made a podcast host then we made a podcast about SaaS
reddit.com
Reddit
r/SaaS on Reddit: I'm 40 years old and I finally bootstrapped a SaaS, Transistor.fm, to millions in revenue (with a co-founder!)
👉 Also, u/chddaniel just reminded me: we have a special 15% off coupon for Transistor.fm (podcast hosting and analytics) just for folks here 🎤 · We have a great list of bootstrappi…
saas.transistor.fm
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Build Your SaaS | About
Explains the podcast that documented Transistor’s journey from zero to revenue, including behind‑the‑scenes decisions.
creatorstackclub.com
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5 months ago
Transistor Review (2026): Pricing, Features & Verdict
Transistor review: podcast hosting pricing, features, and honest assessment (2026) Transistor.fm Per-downloads pricing · Cloud · Web · Free trial available Transistor hosts your po…
makerstack.co
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5 months ago
Transistor Review (2026) - MakerStack
Jun 7, 2026 · Transistor's unlimited-shows model makes it the best value for anyone running more than one podcast, with clean analytics and solid private feeds. Single-show hobbyis…
growthpartners.online
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How Transistor.fm Grew from $33 to $30K MRR in Just Over a Year
Here are some dates and numbers defining the journey of Transistor.fm: 📅 February 2018 – First revenue: $33 📅 August 2018 – Official launch 📅 July 2019 – Hit <strong>$20K MRR</stro…
newmediashow.com
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7 months ago
Apple Video Podcasts, RSS vs API, Rise of Synthetic Creators | Justin Jackson #657 - New Media Show
April 7, 2026 interview with Justin Jackson on current industry shifts (Apple video podcasts; AI).
share.transistor.fm
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2021
Build Your SaaS — Is venture capital bad?
This week Spencer Fry, founder of Podia.com , joins Justin Jackson to talk about venture capital and bootstrapping. Spencer's tweet : "The hostility that the bootstrapper community…
podnews.net
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2024
Transistor
Website: transistor.fm · May 6: What effect does adding video on Apple Podcasts have on your show's consumption? According to this case study from · Transistor and Primary Tec…
indiehackers.com
Indie Hackers
Indie Hackers profile — Justin Jackson (@mijustin) of Transistor.fm
Profile page for Justin Jackson on Indie Hackers, founder of Transistor.fm. IH profiles surface stated MRR (when Stripe is connected), shipped products, and bio links.
thepodcasthost.com
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Transistor.fm Review: A Simple Yet Powerful Podcast Host
Transistor.fm is a great place to start your podcast. Ease of use, unlimited podcasts and logins, & DAI could make this your forever home.
transistor.fm
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Becoming You - Podcast website examples (by Transistor.fm)
Select a design and Transistor will automatically generate a website for your podcast.
ca.linkedin.com
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2025
Justin Jackson - Transistor.fm | LinkedIn
Profile indicates he runs Transistor.fm; posts referencing milestones and scale; location in Vernon, BC.
justinjackson.ca
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2019
$30k
Justin’s 2019 post reflecting on hitting $30K MRR and what that milestone meant personally and operationally.
transistor.fm
Hacker News
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2021
A simple way for startups to fight climate change
transistor.fm
Hacker News
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2022
Twitter Spaces vs. Clubhouse (Clubhouse should be worried)
transistor.fm
Web page
Podcast hosting features on Transistor
Transistor offers <strong>dynamic ad insertion for podcasts</strong>. Our DAI tool allows podcasters to automatically insert audio or announcements at the beginning, middle, or end…
transistor.fm
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bCast Alternative - Transistor
By contrast, Transistor has always enabled unlimited podcasts on all plans. Transistor's Starter plan costs <strong>$19 per month</strong>, provides for 20,000 monthly downloa…
transistor.fm
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Simplecast Alternative - Transistor
Although Simplecast starts its ... for these industry standard metrics that are already included in Transistor's <strong>$19/month Starter plan</strong>....
riverside.com
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2022
Transistor.fm Podcast Host: Review & Walkthrough
Transistor.fm offers <strong>podcast hosting for creatives, brands, and professionals</strong>. It’s a streamlined hosting, distribution and management tool that aims to make podca…
youtube.com
YouTube
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2024
Buzzsprout vs Transistor.fm - Podcast Host Comparison
Debating between Buzzsprout vs Transistor.fm for hosting your podcast? We break down both of these hosting providers based on features, customer support and pricing to help you mak…
youtube.com
YouTube
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2024
Transistor.fm Review - Best Podcast Hosting Service?
Get started with Transistor.fm here:
https://startupwise.com/transistor/
In this video, I'll go over Transistor.fm, one of the best podcast hosting services available. I'll explai…
saas.transistor.fm
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Build Your SaaS | There's a new funding option for bootstrapped founders
Tyler Tringas recently announced ... way for bootstrappers to raise money for their startups. Should Jon and Justin consider this type of funding for Transistor? What do you think?…
medium.com
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About transistorfm – Medium
Confirms co‑founder role and Twitter handle @mijustin; links to Transistor site.
saas.transistor.fm
Web page
All Episodes - Build Your SaaS - Transistor
Interested in building your own SaaS company? Follow the journey of Transistor.fm as they bootstrap a podcast hosting startup.
youtube.com
YouTube
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2022
Why we chose Transistor.fm for hosting our podcast
What is the best hosting site for podcasts? Some beginner podcasters choose free hosting, but Kaleigh Moore and Emma Siemasko chose Transistor. Learn why it was the best choice for…
youtube.com
YouTube
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2025
Transistor.fm: AI Transcripts for Podcasts
In this video, Matt Medeiros from ThePodcastSetup.com
dives into Transistor.fm’s AI-powered transcription feature — a powerful tool for podcasters who want accurate, editable tran…
youtube.com
YouTube
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7 months ago
Create member-only podcasts with Ghost CMS and Transistor.fm
Ghost publishers like @tanglenews, @LeverNews, @404Mediaco, and Platformer already
use private podcasts as a paid membership perk. Now there's an official
integration between Gho…
youtube.com
YouTube
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9 months ago
"Best podcast hosting" – why Stephen Robles uses Transistor.fm
@beardfm (@PrimaryTechShow ) has been hosting his podcasts on Transistor for 6+ years. In this video, he walks through the features he loves most — from easy directory submission …
youtube.com
YouTube
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2024
Best way to start a video and audio podcast (and distribute to YouTube, Spotify, Apple)
If you want to create a video and audio podcast (and distribute it to all the listening platforms, plus YouTube for video), here's what you need to do:
1. For your audio podcast, …
share.transistor.fm
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7 months ago
Podcast Pulse — How will HLS video works in RSS feeds? (alternateEnclosure tag)
There was a great thread from John Spurlock on the Podcast Index server on Mastodon. He listed all podcast hosts that support the new HLS video standard in Apple Podcasts. Transist…
justinjackson.ca
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8 months ago
Now
Personal ‘Now’ page updated March 7, 2026; confirms role at Transistor and current focus.
producthunt.com
Product Hunt
Transistor: "Best podcast hosting platform I've used." Host multiple shows, get analytics, private podcasts, and DAI | Product Hunt
Record your audio, and we'll help you publish your episodes on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Have questions? Chat with us. Overview · Launches26 · Reviews8 · Alternatives · Team…
transistor.fm
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2020
Should you start a podcast to make money? - Transistor
Discusses various revenue streams including ads, sponsorships, memberships and warns about challenges. Emphasizes multiple revenue streams as important.
podcastmarketingtrends.transistor.fm
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2024
Podcast Marketing Trends Explained: Data-Driven Podcast Growth
Explains podcast growth strategies backed by data including SEO, content marketing, and partnerships in 2024.
bootstrapping-saas.transistor.fm
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Bootstrapping SaaS
Bootstrapping SaaS is <strong>a podcast where I document my attempts at getting to $10K in MRR with my SaaS products as a one-man show: designer, developer, marketer</strong>. I ta…
feeds.transistor.fm
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Bootstrapped Giants - transistor.fm
Behind the scenes stories of how we're building bootstrapped companies. Andrew Warner · No · No · 2 · 2 · We launched a $40k/month newsletter · full · 42b6b962-7c16-4bbf-ada2-…
share.transistor.fm
Hacker News
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2023
"Developer's Aren't Allergic to Marketing" – Multithreaded Income Episode 14
podavenue.com
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2020
Transistor.fm Podcast Hosting Review | Details, Pricing, and Features
Transistor.fm was created to make podcasting less confusing and as somebody with 5 years of podcasting under my belt, I can say they’ve succeeded.
transistor.fm
Web page
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2022
The tools we use (and love) - Transistor
Descript – audio recording and editing. This is also what we use to generate automated transcripts. Riverside – we use Riverside for recording ...
youtube.com
YouTube
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2024
Transistor.fm Review - What You Need to Know
YouTube video reviewing Transistor.fm, covering features and growth aspects.
transistor.fm
Web page
How much money do you make from podcasts? - Transistor FAQ
arrfounder.com
Web page
ARR Founder directory — Justin Jackson (@mijustin) of Transistor.fm
arrfounder.com directory entry for Justin Jackson, founder of Transistor.fm. Publishes publicly-disclosed ARR figures sourced primarily from the founder's X/Twitter posts.
saas.transistor.fm
Web page
Build Your SaaS | Brian Casel, of Bootstrapped Web, chats about his new app
Brian talks about why ZipMessage feels different than his other SaaS projects
transistor.fm
Web page
Podcasts for bootstrappers and indie hackers - Transistor
Visit his website: bootstrapped-founder.transistor.fm
youtube.com
YouTube
How to use Transistor podcast hosting - YouTube
How-to videos for using Transistor.fm as your podcast hosting provider: how to create a new podcasts, how to upload an episode, how to submit to Spotify and ...
youtube.com
YouTube
Transistor podcasting - YouTube
How-to videos for using Transistor.fm as your podcast hosting provider: how to create a new podcasts, how to upload an episode, how to submit to Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and how…
feeds.transistor.fm
Web page
Getting To Ramen - Transistor
Stuck at $5K MRR...now what? full · c74ecbd4-fb55-4d9f-b40d-d02db5adac65 · https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff33c4c3 · Upscribe https://upscri.be · Podcard - Podcast editing services …
indiehackers.com
Indie Hackers
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2019
What's your podcasting stack? - Indie Hackers
Discusses tools used in podcasting including hosting by Transistor.fm.
youtube.com
YouTube
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8 months ago
“Looking for the best #podcast hosting platform? Choose Transistor.fm” #podcasting
transistor.fm
Web page
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6 months ago
Podcasting articles – Transistor.fm
A real case study: Primary Technology added video to Apple Podcasts and saw plays climb 136% in 60 days, with no drop on YouTube or other po
support.transistor.fm
Web page
How to distribute your podcast to Apple Podcasts, Spotify etc | Transistor Help
It can take up to 24 hours for new episodes to be picked up across all podcast directories. When you publish an episode on Transistor, the MP3 is instantly available in your RSS fe…
instagram.com
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2023
Transistor.fm | Grow your audience: Discovery vs Relationship ...
Describes diverse audience growth channels including creators, media companies, and platform partnerships.
podcastrepublic.net
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7 months ago
Build Your SaaS — Podcast Republic
Feed shows recent activity, including an April 18, 2026 episode update from Justin and Jon.
trustpilot.com
Web page
Transistor Podcast Hosting Reviews | Read Customer Service Reviews of transistor.fm
If you're a podcaster, dump your current host and switch to Transistor.fm. I found them last year after many years of frustrations with other hosts, and they have gone beyond …
netolink.com
Web page
Transistor.fm - about, prices, reviews 2026 - Netolink
<strong>Business Plan ($99/month)</strong> – Includes everything in the Professional plan, plus 3K private podcast subscribers, 250K monthly downloads, and remove branding. Explore…
podcastpontifications.com
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Is Transistor.fm the Right Podcast Host for You? A Helpful, Honest Review for 2026 - Podcast Pontifications
<strong>Starts at $19/month</strong> with 14-day free trial · Transistor.fm is perfect for: New Podcasters who want simplicity without sacrificing control · Teams & Agencies ma…
crunchbase.com
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Transistor.fm - Crunchbase Company Profile & Funding
<strong>15.29% in past month</strong> · $357.2K · This year, Transistor.fm is projected to spend · $357.2K on IT, according to Aberdeen. 74 · Transistor.fm is actively using · 74 t…
transistor.fm
Web page
Custom embeddable podcast player - Transistor
Transistor offers <strong>dynamic ad insertion for podcasts</strong>. Our DAI tool allows podcasters to automatically insert audio or announcements at the beginning, middle, or end…
transistor.fm
Web page
FAQs - Transistor
Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts are podcast players but they're not hosting platforms. When you click "download" or "subscribe" in these apps,…
The Entrepreneurial Coder Podcast
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2019
#7 - Justin Jackson - The Ups and Downs of Building a SaaS
<p>Justin the co-founder of Transistor.fm, a podcast hosting and analytics platform. He's worked with SaaS companies since 2008, mostly as a Product Manager. Justin also runs a com…
share.transistor.fm
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7 months ago
Podcast Pulse — Steve Jobs demoed video podcasting back in 2005
and the video quality is just amazing. For watching video podcasts, for watching anything that you've got that you wanna see on your iPod. I keep seeing this sentiment expressed on…
medium.com
medium.com
Bootstrapping from zero to $1m+ in ARR with Justin Jackson, mega maker of Transistor.fm
Erasmus Elsner, CFA
Sand Hill Road
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Bootstrapped Stories
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2022
#32 How to launch a successful podcast | Justin Jackson from Transistor.fm
<p>Thinking of launching a podcast for your business or for yourself, but don’t know where to start?</p>
<p>How do you choose your topic? What’s the best podcast format? How do you…
hackernoon.com
hackernoon.com
Justin Jackson does a lot of things. He is a founder, author, blogger, podcaster, dad, community builder, and is now working on Transistor.fm.
Davis Baer: What’s your background…
Indie Hackers
Podcast
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2021
#234 – Money, Kids, and Choosing Your Market with Justin Jackson of Transistor.fm
<p>Today I'm talking to Justin Jackson (@mijustin). He's someone who started out in entrepreneurship by opening a brick and mortar snowboarding shop. I want to find out how he made…
thebootstrappedfounder.com
thebootstrappedfounder.com
Standards
March 22, 2023 ~ Arvid Kahl
Reading Time: 35 minutes
Justin Jackson has been successfully bootstrapping Transistor.fm with a small team throughout the ups and downs of…
mixergy.com
mixergy.com
Full Interview Transcript
Andrew: Hey, they’re freedom fighters. My name is Andrew Warner. I record, um, interviews with entrepreneurs about how they built their businesses for an…
Indie Bites
Podcast
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2021
Bootstrapping Transistor.fm to 13,000+ podcasts - Justin Jackson, Transistor.fm
<p>Justin Jackson is the co-founder of <a href="http://transistor.fm/">Transistor.fm</a>, a successful bootstrapped podcast hosting company. The journey building Transistor were do…
youtube.com
youtube.com
Hey, how's it going? Justin! Welcome to the Friday Habit. All right. Here we go.
Welcome to the Friday Habit with Mark Labriola and Benjamin Manley. The Friday Habit is for sma…
youtube.com
youtube.com
He was like, you know, I realized the internet isn't real. Like what, what happens on the internet is like, it's weird that we spend, you know, all day looking into this portal and…
Indie Maker Journey
Podcast
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2022
11: IMJ × Justin Jackson
<p>Mario and Alan are joined by a very special guest! </p><p>Justin Jackson, co-host of <a href="https://saas.transistor.fm/">Build Your SaaS</a>, co-founder of <a href="https://tr…
Product People
Podcast
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2018
EP98 – The hard truth about bootstrapping startups (Part 2 with Jason Cohen)
<p>Jason Cohen asks Justin Jackson hard questions about his startup, <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=justin">Transistor.fm</a>, and what it's going to take to go full-time.</p>…
