Life on Mars - A podcast from MarsBased
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Embark on an entrepreneurial odyssey with Keyven Ferland of La Web Shop and uncover the raw and real narrative of a bootstrapped business's ascent. From the humble beginnings of a solo design freelancer to captaining a burgeoning Canadian Shopify and e-commerce development shop, Kevan doesn't hold back on the experiences that shaped his agency's success. Throughout our vivid conversation, we traverse the landscape of early client acquisition, the embrace of simplicity through a strategic pivot from SpreeCommerce to Shopify, and the impact of savvy salesmanship on regional e-commerce.
Join us as we crack open the playbook on the evolving role of technology in meeting client needs. Kevan shares cherished stories, from custom Ruby on Rails platforms to the recent surge of Shopify, painting a picture of how he steered his company through the initial skepticism surrounding new e-commerce solutions. Moreover, we delve into the potential of no-code developments and their repercussions on the future of web development, offering a lens into the business acumen required to flourish in the e-commerce domain amidst the unrelenting tides of technological change.
We don't just stop at tech talk; the episode also journeys into the human side of running an agency. Discover how Kevan's team has expanded beyond development into realms like support, launch services, and marketing, adapting to the ever-evolving demands of the industry. We also candidly reflect on the lessons learned from a harrowing technological setback, emphasizing resilience and the power of recovery. And for a sprinkle of global aspiration, Kevan and I muse over the dreams and strategies for working with international clients and the invigorating concept of client swapping between agencies. Tune in for this wealth of insights that could ignite the spark for your next venture.
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079 - Building the next 10 years of MarsBased
078 - The future of SEO and content strategy in an AI-driven world, with Clemens Rychlik (COO @ Bourbon)
077 - M&A Masterclass with Founder Partners
075 - Bootstrapped Businesses, with Amir Salihefendic (Founder @ Doist)
074 - The unfiltered reality of serial entrepreneurship, with Francesc Font Cot (Co-founder of Incapto)
073 - From Rails to revenue, with Khash Sajadi (CEO & Co-founder @ Cloud 66)
072 - We're back! Riding out a crazy wave in the tech industry
071 - Taking investment or selling MarsBased?
070 - How we find clients in San Francisco, with Àlex RodrÃguez Bacardit (CEO @ MarsBased)
069 - Remote, async and more, with Job van der Voort (CEO @ Remote)
068 - No code in 2023, with Toby Oliver (CEO @ Bravo Studio)
067 - Pros and cons of running a boutique agency, with Jamon Holmgren (CTO @ Infinite Red)
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065 - Growth through partnerships, with Kat O'Brien (CPO @ ClimateTrade)
064 - All about becoming a UI/UX freelancer, with Fabio Basile
063 - 2022 recap + 2023 predictions
062 - Tips for agencies and contractors during economic downturns
061 - The solitude of managers, with Xavier Noria and Pau Minoves
060 - Calculating and taking risks in extreme conditions, with Jonas Rinde (CEO @ Nomono)
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