The Bootstrapped Founder
Arvid Kahl talks about starting and bootstrapping businesses, how to build an audience, and how to build in public.
AI overview.Arvid Kahl is an independent podcast creator known for his expertise in entrepreneurship and his practical insights into building and scaling businesses. He gai…
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On the show
- Arvid Kahl10 eps
Audience Interest
- business growth strategies
- entrepreneurship insights
Podcast Focus
- bootstrapping businesses
- building in public
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episodes
- active for six years
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Back-catalog monthly reach
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By chart position
- 🇷🇴RO · Entrepreneurship#634.6K to 56K
- 🇸🇪Sweden · Entrepreneurship#1123.8K to 46K
- 🇰🇷South Korea · Entrepreneurship#1981.8K to 22K
- 🇧🇪BE · Entrepreneurship#1621.2K to 15K
- 🇵🇹Portugal · Entrepreneurship#188632 to 7.7K
- Per-Episode Audience
No new episodes in 90+ days
—🎙 Sporadic cadence·442 episodes·Last published 6mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
13K to 157K🇺🇸71%🇷🇴10%🇸🇪8%+5 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
2.6K to 31K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/3/26 | building in publictransparency+3 | — | FeedbackPandaZero to Sold+2 | — | building in publicradical transparency+3 | Podscan.fm | 15m 43s | ||
| 3/20/26 | AI liabilitySaaS+3 | — | Claude CodeGoogle+1 | — | AI featuresliability risks+3 | Podscan.fm | 25m 23s | ||
| 3/13/26 | datasoftware+4 | — | Find Your FollowingZero to Sold+1 | — | data moatsoftware founders+4 | Podscan.fm | 15m 39s | ||
| 2/13/26 | long-term investmentsprogrammatic SEO+3 | — | Find Your FollowingOpenSearch+3 | — | long-term investmentsPodscan+4 | Podscan | 16m 52s | ||
| 2/6/26 | Claude Codesoftware development+4 | — | Claude CodePodscan+2 | — | Claude Codesoftware development+5 | Podscan.fm | 17m 09s | ||
| 1/30/26 | entrepreneurshippassion+3 | — | Zero to SoldThe Embedded Entrepreneur+1 | — | entrepreneurshippassion+3 | Paddle.com | 13m 25s | ||
| 1/23/26 | customer conversationsmicro-improvements+3 | — | — | — | 1% improvementcustomer conversations+3 | Paddle.com | 7m 53s | ||
| 1/16/26 | entrepreneurshipassumptions+3 | — | — | — | entrepreneurshipassumptions+5 | Paddle.com | 10m 32s | ||
| 1/9/26 | founder's identityentrepreneurship+3 | — | — | — | foundersentrepreneurship+6 | Paddle.com | 15m 18s | ||
| 1/2/26 | vendor lock-incustomer retention+3 | — | PermanentLinkFathom Analytics | — | vendor lock-incustomer retention+3 | Paddle.com | 14m 22s |
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Arvid Kahl is an independent podcast creator known for his expertise in entrepreneurship and his practical insights into building and scaling businesses. He gained recognition through his own experiences as a founder and his advocacy for bootstrapping, which emphasizes sustainable growth without external funding. "The Bootstrapped Founder" stands out for its focus on the nuances of starting and growing a business with limited resources. Kahl discusses topics such as audience building, marketing strategies, and the concept of "building in public," where entrepreneurs share their journeys transparently, fostering community engagement. The format is conversational and often features actionable advice drawn from Kahl's own successes and challenges. The podcast attracts aspiring entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and small business owners eager for practical guidance. Listeners appreciate the relatable stories and the emphasis on community-driven growth, gaining valuable insights that empower them to navigate their entrepreneurial journeys effectively.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 12K
- Total plays: 322K
Platforms
YouTube
- Subscribers: 12K
- Views: 322K
- Videos: 333
Audience
adults, professionals
Key insights
What the show covers
- bootstrapping businesses
- building in public
- audience engagement
- entrepreneurial challenges
Audience interests
- business growth strategies
- entrepreneurship insights
- marketing techniques
- audience building methods
Platform reach
- available on major platforms
- growing listener base
- no specific platforms listed
- unknown follower count
Publishing consistency
- weekly episodes
- active for six years
- consistent content delivery
- reliable schedule
Chart history for The Bootstrapped Founder
Peaked at #63 in RO, currently #63 in RO.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RO | — | #63 | #63 | — |
| IS | — | #98 | #98 | — |
| Sweden | — | #112 | #112 | — |
| BE | — | #162 | #162 | — |
| GR | — | #186 | #186 | — |
| PT | — | #188 | #188 | — |
| South Korea | — | #198 | #198 | — |
Chart Positions
7 placements across 7 markets.
Chart Positions
7 placements across 7 markets.