A Bit Gamey

A Bit Gamey is a blog by Phil Martin, documenting his journey in developing mobile apps. It covers creativity, productivity, personal development, and entrepreneurship. The posts offer practical advice on idea generation, writing, deep work, communication, and startup strategies alongside insights into blockchain technology and designing a Minimum Viable Product.

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Preparing for future work

20 implied HN points • 30 Apr 23
💼 Business Future work
  1. Companies are getting smaller as technology advances, leading to a more dynamic work environment.
  2. Value and productivity in work are not always linear; individuals with specific skills can bring significantly more output.
  3. Future workers will need to adapt by diversifying skills, embracing change, and building a personal brand.

Choosing our business model

20 implied HN points • 19 Mar 23
💼 Business SaaS Marketplace Subscription E-commerce
  1. Founders should understand different business models available and focus on one for startups.
  2. Three key business models to familiarize yourself with are SaaS, Marketplace, and Transactional.
  3. Other business models include Subscription, Usage-based, E-commerce, Enterprise, and Advertising.

Crafting our business plan

20 implied HN points • 21 Aug 22
  1. A business plan needs to address desirability, feasibility, and viability.
  2. Key components include customer segments, channels, and value proposition.
  3. Revenue generation, cost management, and maintaining profit are vital for business sustainability.

Show me your bad ideas

13 implied HN points • 04 Dec 22
  1. Creativity is a matter of practice
  2. Plenty of good ideas remain to be discovered
  3. Generating many bad ideas is necessary to find good ones

Making a Minimum Viable Product

13 implied HN points • 27 Nov 22
  1. Making a Minimum Viable Product helps you learn quickly and shape your final product.
  2. A Minimum Viable Product is a simple version of your idea to gather feedback and test its value.
  3. Creating a Minimum Viable Product should be quick, focused, and based on user feedback.

How to trigger users to act

6 implied HN points • 03 Sep 23
💼 Business Behavior Motivation
  1. Behavior requires motivation, ability, and triggers (B=MAT)
  2. Motivation comes from immediate sensations, long term anticipation, and social belonging
  3. Ability is influenced by skill, cost, and potential frustration in taking action

My top 5 startup teachers

13 implied HN points • 02 Oct 22
  1. Naval Ravikant taught the importance of building and selling to become unstoppable.
  2. Paul Graham emphasized the significance of making something people want.
  3. Alex Osterwalder showed how to develop a business plan and test key assumptions.

How to write a press release

1 HN point • 01 Oct 23
💼 Business Marketing Communication Public Relations Product Launch Media Coverage
  1. To write a good press release, focus on hooking people with a strong headline and newsworthy content.
  2. A press release template should include contact information, a problem-solving product launch announcement, features, benefits, and a call to action.
  3. Distribute press releases to media outlets and monitor results to adjust future releases and generate excitement for new products.