What We've Covered
Recaps and notes from our previous meetings. Check back after each gathering for updates.
February 2026
Getting Started
Lightning Talk
[Founder Name] on [Topic]
Skill Spotlight
[Skill Topic]
Learn on Your Own Time
Can't make it to a meeting? We share notes and resources from our Skill Spotlights here. These are practical, 15-minute guides you can apply to your business right away.
How to Validate a Local Market
State your hypothesis (target customer + problem). Find 3 local signal sources. Run two quick tests. Decide next action.
Read the GuidePricing Your Service for Profit
Learn how to calculate your costs, understand your value, and set prices that work for your local market.
Coming SoonYour First Facebook Ad in 30 Minutes
A step-by-step guide to creating, targeting, and launching your first paid ad campaign for your local business.
Coming SoonUseful Stuff for Local Founders
A short list of books, podcasts, and tools that actually help when you're building in a smaller market.
Books
The Mom Test by Rob Fitzpatrick
How to validate ideas through customer conversations
Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
Cash flow management for small businesses
$100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau
Starting lean and local
Podcasts
How I Built This
Founder stories, NPR
My First Million
Business ideas and trends
The Indie Hackers Podcast
Bootstrapped businesses
Tools
- CanvaDIY marketing design
- Google My BusinessLocal SEO
- MailchimpEmail marketing, free tier
- Square / StripePayment processing