Helium Foot Software

Ich Bin Ein Podcaster

I was planning on writing a longer post about my first podcast, but my weekly review took a little longer than i had planned. So here's the quick summary as taken from the Mac Developer Network:

Mac Software Business: Year One
This is a new four part spin-off series presented by myself, called Mac Software Business: Year One, The show will cover the life of three new Mac indie start-ups, with one seasoned veteran provided for good measure. The first episode covers how 4 intrepid Micro Mac outfits got from conception to launch.

I really want to thank Steve "Scotty" Scott from Mamooba Software and the Mac Developer Network, Kevin Hoctor from No Thirst Software and Gus Meuller from Flying Meat for so generously giving their time to record this podcast with me. I learned a lot from each of these guys, and i'm sure you will, too. Also, i want to give a second shout-out to Scotty for both hosting the podcast on Mac Developer Network, and also for his technical assistance which resulted much better sound quality. If you like this podcast, then stay tuned because we're doing another one in about three months.

If you're new here, let me welcome you. I'm Keith Alperin from Helium Foot Software and we make MercuryMover: Don't let the mouse slow you down! Move and resize windows on your Mac with the keyboard.

Episode Two: Attack of the Podcast

Episode two of Mac Software Business: Year One, just hit the wires. Like last time we're a little pressed for time here at Helium Foot central, so we'll just hit you with the description taken from the Mac Developer Network:

In this four part spin-off series, Mac Software Business: Year One, we'll cover the life of three new Mac indie startups, with one seasoned veteran provided for good measure. Our second episode covers how our audacious Micro Mac outfits operate their operations. Our panel include:

• Keith Alperin: Helium Foot Software, your moderator
• Steve "Scotty" Scott: mamooba and the Mac Developer Network
• Kevin Hoctor: No Thirst Software
• Gus Mueller: Flying Meat, your seasoned veteran

There's a lot of great stuff to learn from these guys, and they have all been incredibly generous by spending the time to record these shows with me. If you are a recent or soon to be startup, then you should definitely give a listen. A special shout out goes to Scotty who not only joined us on the call, but also distributes the show via his excellent Mac Developer Network.

While there were no disasters (natural or otherwise) that took place during the recording of this show, there's plenty of laughs and you might even learn something before you're through.

MicroISV Marketing for the Masses

Despite the fact that i'm the host, my good friend and co-panelist Kevin Hoctor beat me to the punch in announcing this latest episode. Joined as always by the aforementioned Kevin of No Thirst Software as well as Gus Mueller of Flying Meat and Steve "Scotty" Scott of mamooba and The Mac Developer Network, we discuss how a new or newish (even if you don't look newish) Mac shop might garner some interest from the Mac blogosphere, Mac press-o-sphere and Mac user-o'sphere. Also as usual, the best stuff in this show, definitely comes from the rest of the panel and i'm continually grateful for Gus, Scotty and Kevin's participation.

You can find the m4a of this episode at the Mac Developer Network. If you're not familiar with the Mac Developer Network, it's a really terrific source for some fabulous content: audio, video and text. If you enjoy this type of content, please consider supporting the Mac Developer Network by joining up.

Check back in three months for our farewell episode.