The Failory Podcast - April 14, 2020

Bootstrapping a B2C Startup to +$20k/Month with Buster Benson

Buster Benson

Founder of Health Month & 750 Words

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Show notes

Buster shares a bit about his new book: Why Are We Yelling?
Buster talks about his initial rebellion against working with software
How Buster’s interest for the internet eventually started
What it was like working in the industry before becoming a founder
Buster’s thoughts on social gaming industries and consumer behavior

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Links & Resources

Buster’s book - Why Are We Yelling?
750 Words - Learn a new Habit: Writing every day
Buster’s Website
Buster’s Twitter

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