MicroConf On Air
Welcome to the MicroConf Podcast! Every week, we feature the stories and strategies you need to level up your SaaS business. From the visionaries and makers who fuel sustainable, profitable software companies that don’t need to seek venture capital to make a meaningful impact in their lives.
Rob Walling · MicroConf
Show overview
MicroConf On Air has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 288 episodes, alongside 3 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 110 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 17th season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 12 min and 32 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 20 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2020, with 68 episodes published. Published by MicroConf.
From the publisher
Welcome to the MicroConf Podcast! Every week, we feature the stories and strategies you need to level up your SaaS business. From the visionaries and makers who fuel sustainable, profitable software companies that don’t need to seek venture capital to make a meaningful impact in their lives.
Latest Episodes
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MicroConf Tactics: He Built Two Unicorns. Here’s The Only AI Startup He’d Build in 2026
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MicroConf Tactics: Coding in 2026 is STILL a Superpower (Even with AI)
Is learning to code still worth it in 2026? Rob Walling breaks down what’s actually happening in the industry, why coding is still one of the highest-leverage skills you can learn, and how he’d approach learning to code if he were starting from scratch today. Links from the Pod MicroConf Mastermind Matching MicroConf Mastermind Guide Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the Rob Walling YouTube Channel SaaS Launchpad and “The DNA of a Great SaaS Idea” Frontend Mentor Boot.dev
MicroConf Tactics: 6 Signs Your SaaS MVP Is Not Good Enough (nobody teaches this)
In this video, Rob Walling breaks down 6 real reasons your MVP flopped from solving the wrong problem to over-promising what your product can’t yet deliver, and shows you exactly how to fix each one. Links from the Pod MicroConf US - Portland - Use Promocode ROB50 for $50 off Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the Rob Walling YouTube channel SaaS Launchpad and “The DNA of a Great SaaS Idea” The Mom Test
MicroConf Tactics: You're Working on the WRONG Things - here's how to fix it
Rob Walling shares the Certainty vs. Uncertainty Framework, the system he’s used to build six companies and invest in over 250 startups to help you stop mistaking “busy” for “effective,” and focus on what truly drives progress. Links from the Pod MicroConf Europe Tickets are on Sale - Reykjavik, Iceland - Sept 21-23rd, 2026 Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the Rob Walling YouTube Channel Episode 720 | How to Prioritize Your Focus (In Both Your Startup and Personal Life) The SaaS Playbook Buy Back Your Time
MicroConf Tactics: I Obsessed Over Product-Market Fit - Here Are the 5 Stages of PMF
Rob Walling breaks down the five phases of Product-Market Fit, showing how founders can identify where they are on the spectrum and what specific actions will move them forward. Most founders think product-market fit is a switch that suddenly flips on, but it’s not! Links from the Pod TinySeed Application are open until 2/17/26 TinySeed Applications Live Q&A- February 11th, 10AM EST Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel
There’s ONLY 5 Ways to Use AI in SaaS (prove me wrong)
Every founder is asking the same question: “Am I falling behind on AI?” In this video, Rob Walling breaks down the five ways startups are using AI and which ones actually work. He covers everything from using AI as your core product to leveraging it for growth and operations, including real-world examples from SaaS founders. Can’t find a developer, and now you’re frustrated with the hiring process? G2i gives you access to over 8,000 pre-vetted engineers - no AI-generated resumes, just real, experienced candidates ready to join your team. Start your 7-day free trial at https://g2i.co/microconf and mention MicroConf for $1500 off your first invoice! Links in the pod: Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the Rob Walling YouTube Channel Get Your Tickets for MicroConf Europe 2026 Get Your Tickets for MicroConf US 2026 Use promo code ‘ROB50’ to get $50 off your ticket.
MicroConf Tactics: How to Hire Your First Developer (Avoid These 7 COSTLY Mistakes)
Hiring your first developer or engineer is a huge milestone and it’s easy to make costly mistakes. In this video, Rob Walling shares the seven most common pitfalls founders face when hiring a developer for the first time, plus expert tips to help you build your startup team with confidence. Can’t find a developer, and now you’re frustrated with the hiring process? G2i gives you access to over 8,000 pre-vetted engineers - no AI-generated resumes, just real, experienced candidates ready to join your team. Start your 7-day free trial at https://g2i.co/microconf and mention MicroConf for $1500 off your first invoice! Links in the Pod: Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the Rob Walling YouTube Channel MicroConf Masterminds MicroConf Connect