Permission marketing is about building intimate relationships with your audience, where you have their attention and permission to communicate, rather than competing for attention.

Building an audience before launching a product is crucial; it ensures that there are people ready to engage and provide feedback from the start.

A lot of people undervalue building an audience ahead of time; they get impatient and think their first couple of blog posts will be a home run, but it usually takes a long time.

When building open-source software, it's crucial to listen to your core audience who are already using your product and love what you're doing, rather than getting distracted by outside feedback.

The power to focus lies in the hands of the founder; there's no need for external permission to prioritize what matters most for the business.

Starting with a deep but narrow appeal allows for easier expansion than beginning with a broad approach and trying to convert people into fans.

Building something meaningful and important will naturally lead to growth and success, rather than just chasing quick wins.

Raising funds can take time, and it's essential to build relationships with potential investors rather than rushing the process.

Focus on building deep relationships with your first 1,000 users; this will help ensure your product truly meets their needs and can scale effectively.