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The Panel – smart founders discuss the realities of building a business

The Panel··18 July 2026·7 min

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When it comes to bootstrapping and building software, there's rarely one correct answer.The secret to building better products, profitable companies, and a better life is knowing how to find the best answer for you. That’s the purpose of The Panel podcast. Join hosts Justin (Transistor.fm) and Brian Casel (Instrumental Products) in each episode as they bring together a panel of founders, software developers, and friends to discuss hot topics like:- What's really working in SaaS marketing - The impact of AI on product development - Open source vs closed source business models - Niche markets vs broad markets - One-time vs recurring revenue models - Age and experience perspectives in techTimestamps: 0:00 The story - why we wanted to start this show 2:03 Meet your hosts - Justin Jackson & Brian Casel 2:45 Topics we'll cover  3:32 The power of different perspectives 4:18 We need your help 5:05 We'll be doing video and audio🔗 Join our waiting list at https://panelpodcast.comCreators & Guests Justin Jackson - Host Brian Casel - Host Chris Enns - Editor