#001 – Building an Audience and Being Scrappy with Jason Grishkoff of SubmitHub | Indie Hackers

In this episode of the Indie Hackers podcast, Courtland Allen interviews Jason Grishkoff, the founder of IndieShuffle.com and SubmitHub.com, about his journey in the music industry and tech. Jason shares his early life in South Africa, his move to the US, and his initial career in executive compensation, which he hated. He discusses how he started Indie Shuffle as a blog, his experience as a professional Counter-Strike player, and how he taught himself to code. The conversation covers the growth strategies for Indie Shuffle, the frustration that led to the creation of SubmitHub, and the challenges of building a business. Jason emphasizes the importance of persistence, content creation, and solving problems one is passionate about. He also touches on the skepticism he faced when launching SubmitHub and the importance of discipline in entrepreneurship.

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#001 – Building an Audience and Being Scrappy with Jason Grishkoff of SubmitHub

Indie Hackers

Introduction to Jason Grishkoff and the Genesis of Indie Shuffle

From Corporate Firing to Google and the Birth of Indie Shuffle

Jason's Tech Background and the Philosophy of Building a Business

Learning to Code and the Importance of Persistence in Business

Growth Strategies for Indie Shuffle and the Genesis of SubmitHub

The Idea Phase, Indie Shuffle's Influence, and the Importance of Discipline

Launching SubmitHub, Overcoming Skepticism, and Building a Community

#001 – Building an Audience and Being Scrappy with Jason Grishkoff of SubmitHub

Indie Hackers

00:00Introduction to Jason Grishkoff and the Genesis of Indie Shuffle

Introduction to Jason Grishkoff and the Genesis of Indie Shuffle

07:58From Corporate Firing to Google and the Birth of Indie Shuffle

From Corporate Firing to Google and the Birth of Indie Shuffle

16:21Jason's Tech Background and the Philosophy of Building a Business

Jason's Tech Background and the Philosophy of Building a Business

27:20Learning to Code and the Importance of Persistence in Business

Learning to Code and the Importance of Persistence in Business

35:05Growth Strategies for Indie Shuffle and the Genesis of SubmitHub

Growth Strategies for Indie Shuffle and the Genesis of SubmitHub

44:42The Idea Phase, Indie Shuffle's Influence, and the Importance of Discipline

The Idea Phase, Indie Shuffle's Influence, and the Importance of Discipline

53:55Launching SubmitHub, Overcoming Skepticism, and Building a Community

Launching SubmitHub, Overcoming Skepticism, and Building a Community