Matt and Jon continue their conversation about rebooting their business with a new idea. They talk about the incubation process of the idea and initial market research and feasibility of the new concept. Visit the website at cubicleescape.com

The Cubicle Escape Pod 2.0, Ep. 25, 2006-09-28

Sep 28th, 2006

Holy cow! Matt and Jon actually talk to each other... at the same time! It is like old times again on the old TCEP. We start a multipart discussion about the state of our affairs. The topic of this episode revolves around rebooting your bus

The Cubicle Escape Pod 2.0, Ep. 24, 2006-08-24

Aug 24th, 2006

Matt talks about a recent Wells Fargo study of small businesses and capitalization. A little from the inspirational department and Matt has got budgeting issues. Check out the website at cubicleescape.com for forums, show notes Modcast and bl

The Cubicle Escape Pod 2.0, Ep. 23, 2006-08-17

Aug 17th, 2006

Jon is back for another rant-filled podcast. He talks about AOL, a possible disruption in the textbook industry, lazy workers and tip on how to earn 15% more than you do now! Haha. Visit the website at cubicleescape.com for forums, blogs and

The Cubicle Escape Pod 2.0, Ep. 22, 2006-07-27

Jul 27th, 2006

Surprise, surprise. Jon anchors the show, rants about "Social Media", Matt joins us via pre-recorded segment on failure resumes and a musical treat. Check the website at cubicleescape.com for blogs and such.

The Cubicle Escape Pod 2.0, Ep. 21, 2006-06-29

Jun 29th, 2006

Matt gives a little grammar lesson and dives into press releases. Sweet and to the point. Check the website at cubicleescape.com for blogs, Modcast and forums. Also, check out Jons new blog about everything at jonathansthoughts.com.

The Cubicle Escape Pod 2.0, Ep. 20, 2006-06-22

Jun 22nd, 2006

Matts got a jam-packed show for you folks. Matt gives some tips on networking, building some brand loyalty, this thoughts on hard-cover books (cough, scam) and passes along some good information about managing cashflow. Be sure to check the w

The Cubicle Escape Pod 2.0, Ep. 19, 2006-06-15

Jun 15th, 2006

Once again, its the Matt show. Matt is a little more irreverant than usual as he closes up the B20 Bulletproof series. Between soccer and football players getting hurt while communiting, Matt contemplates the meaning of life. Be sure to log

The Cubicle Escape Pod 2.0, Ep. 18, 2006-06-08

Jun 8th, 2006

Its Matt! Matt has a new business idea (thats Matt!) and continues his discussion of B2.0s "Bulletproof Startup." Bert continues his DIY Design series. Be sure to check the website at cubicleescape.com for forums, blogs and Modcast.

The Cubicle Escape Pod 2.0, Ep. 17, 2006-06-01

Jun 1st, 2006

Matt continues his discussion of B2.0s "Bulletproof Startup." Bert joins in on the fun with a revamped version of his segment. Be sure to check the website at cubicleescape.com for forums, blogs and Modcast.

The Cubicle Escape Pod 2.0, Ep. 16, 2006-05-25

May 25th, 2006

Matt goes solo while Jon cranks away in the Bind, Inc. dungeon. Matt talks a little about a new podcast venture he is appreciating and reviews Business 2.0s "How to Build a Bulletproof Startup". Be sure to head over to the website at cubiclee

The Cubicle Escape Pod 2.0, Ep. 15, 2006-05-18

May 18th, 2006

This week Matt and Jon talk a little about business models in new markets and another list of things to do when contacting a potential client from Entrepreneur. Ben closes his stint on TCEP with part 4 of his Getting Things Done series. Thank

The Cubicle Escape Pod 2.0, Ep. 14, 2006-05-11

May 11th, 2006

This week Matt and Jon talk a little about marketing on the cheap. We love lists and Matt found us good fodder for conversation courtesy of Entrepreneur.com. We also hit the mailbag for some follow-up on previous issues. Be sure to check the

The Cubicle Escape Pod 2.0, Ep. 13, 2006-04-27

Apr 27th, 2006

Jon could not let this week slide without a show. Even though the guys decided to put off this weeks show because of some pressing business, Jon decided to use this opportunity to geek out a little bit and talk about computer stuff. Ben from

The Cubicle Escape Pod 2.0, Ep. 12, 2006-04-20

Apr 20th, 2006

We have got a special one for you today, folks. The tables are turned on Matt and Jon as one of Matts students interviews them about being an entrepreneur and bootstrapping a business.

The Cubicle Escape Pod 2.0, Ep. 11, 2006-04-06

Apr 6th, 2006

Matt and Jon celebrate their first year in the "podosphere" (we hate that term) and talk about... well nothing! A few follow ups to some stories from last episodes, we reach into the mailbag and Bert dishes out another Design Matters segment. B

The Cubicle Escape Pod 2.0, Ep. 10, 2006-03-30

Mar 30th, 2006

TCEP listener Ben kicks off todays topic -- Getting Things Done. Matt and Jon talk the potential of using the GTD methodology in a team environment. We also mention a unique fundraising technique courtesy of a TCEP listener, and a little ment

The Cubicle Escape Pod 2.0, Ep. 9, 2006-03-23

Mar 23rd, 2006

Matt is back from his Honeymoon. We talk a little about his trip to Ireland, talk about guerrilla marketing, Palm Pilot Pete Leerdam checks in and we dig through the mailbag. Be sure to check the website for show notes and Modcast -- cubiclee

The Cubicle Escape Pod 2.0, Ep. 8, 2006-03-02

Mar 2nd, 2006

This episode is a complete mixed bag. We have some announcements, Modcast is back, we reach our hands into the Mail Bag for more follow up on previous discussions and a listener segment about the Getting Things Done methodology. Check out the

The Cubicle Escape Pod 2.0, Ep. 7, 2006-02-23

Feb 23rd, 2006

Matt and Jon set the table for the upcoming discussion about managing your time and projects as a working bootstrapper. We welcome a new contributor to the TCEP circle of friends -- the guys over at Indie Analysts Podcast . Be sure to check o

The Cubicle Escape Pod 2.0, Ep. 6, 2006-02-16

Feb 16th, 2006

Back at it after the dreaded V-day, Matt and Jon hit the mailbag, read some "My Modcast is..." submissions and respond to some emails. Palm Pilot Pete Leerdam walks us through the ole health care dilemma that so many bootstrappers fear. Be su

The Cubicle Escape Pod 2.0, Ep. 5, 2006-02-09

Feb 9th, 2006

Matt and Jon talk about pull a few emails out of the mailbag, a follow up on our previous topic of innovation causing problems, someone asks for a Modcast explanation and we attempt to explain and Bert chimes in with his second Design Matters s

The Cubicle Escape Pod 2.0, Ep. 4, 2006-02-02

Feb 2nd, 2006

Wrapping up the discussion about problems and solutions, Matt and Jon talk about establishing an emotional connection between your product/service and your market. Andrew pops in with another AudioLightbulb and Travis and Jimmy give us a Gravi

The Cubicle Escape Pod 2.0, Ep. 3, 2006-01-26

Jan 26th, 2006

Continuing our discussion about problems and solutions, Jon stumbles upon a quote from an October 2005 issue of Time which begs the question... does/can innovation cause problems? We also hear George Colombo talk about recruiting people to you

The Cubicle Escape Pod 2.0, Ep. 2, 2006-01-19

Jan 19th, 2006

Matt and Jon dive into one bootstrapping issue they have been faced with regarding marketing a product that does not yet have a concrete problem to solve. We also get to hear from Palm Pilot Pete Leerdam talk about personal budgets. Be sure t