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Worklog with Shawn Hickman

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by Shawn Hickman

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Building an indie app business is a journey full of challenges, insights, and lessons learned. Worklog is a behind-the-scenes look at my experience designing, developing, and growing Sofa, an iOS app that helps you be more intentional with your downtime. I’m Shawn Hickman—a designer, developer, and indie app creator—sharing my process, what I’m working on, and the hard (and fun) parts of running a solo business. Whether it’s app development, YouTube, marketing, or unexpected lessons along the way, Worklog is an open journal of everything that goes into turning an idea into a sustainable indie business. If you’re an indie maker, aspiring developer, or just curious about the process, tune in—and don’t hesitate to reach out! 👋 https://www.shawnhickman.me/worklog-podcast/

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Episode thumbnail for The Day Nintendo Crashed Sofa's Podcast Player Launch

April 12, 2025

The Day Nintendo Crashed Sofa's Podcast Player Launch

<p>In this episode of Worklog, I talk about the launch of Sofa's new podcast player. Specifically, the marketing work I did before the launch, how the launch day/week went, and what I've been working on after the launch.</p><p><br></p><p>📺 <a href="https://youtu.be/DW3OuM_yqJk">Watch on YouTube</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>0:00 Intro</p><p>0:46 Small Talk</p><p>1:05 CommunityKit</p><p>5:58 Framous</p><p>8:03 Camera Talk</p><p>15:32 Not Just a Goof</p><p>17:30 Podcast Player Launch</p><p>19:48 Making Videos</p><p>21:45 Website Updates</p><p>25:01 Podcast Ecosystem</p><p>29:45 Podcast Button Builder</p><p>35:07 Dealing with Bugs</p><p>36:33 API Server</p><p>38:11 Launch Day/Week</p><p>43:34 Post Launch</p><p>50:06 What's Next</p><p>55:30 Outro</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Things Mentioned</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://communitykit.social/">CommunityKit</a></li><li><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/framous-screenshot-frames/id6636520519?mt=12">Framous: Screenshot Frames</a></li><li><a href="https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-ee506117-fe67-4c54-a42f-4f937e82ed91">Watch Not Just a Goof</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/aRA_4V9pyR0">The 5 Best Things in Sofa’s New Podcast Player</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/jBN-6pBBIcI">A Full Walkthrough of Sofa’s New Podcast Player</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sofahq.com/podcast-player">Sofa Podcast Player</a></li><li><a href="https://sofahq.com/subscribe/itunes1796436120">Subscribe to Worklog with Shawn Hickman</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sofahq.com/podcast-button-builder">Podcast Button Builder</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/installer-newsletter/643890/plex-delta-skylight-switch-2-installer">Installer Newsletter</a></li><li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2025/04/05/sofa-downtime-organizer-app/">Indie App Spotlight: 'Sofa' keeps you organized during your downtime</a></li><li><a href="https://512pixels.net/2025/04/sofa-gains-podcast-playback/">Sofa Gains Podcast Playback</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sofahq.com/roadmap">Sofa Roadmap</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://sofahq.com/">Sofa's Website</a></li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1276554886">Download Sofa from the App Store</a></li><li><a href="https://www.shawnhickman.me/worklog-podcast">Worklog Podcast Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.shawnhickman.me/">Shawn's Blog</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hickman.studio/shop">Notion and spreadsheet templates</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Me</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@shawn.hickman">YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://www.threads.net/@shawnhickman">Threads</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/shawnhickman/">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/shawnhickman.me">Bluesky</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Share Feedback</strong></p><p>Have feedback? Send me an email:</p><p>hey@shawnhickman.me</p> <ul><li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(00:46) - Small Talk</li> <li>(01:05) - CommunityKit</li> <li>(05:58) - Framous</li> <li>(08:03) - Camera Talk</li> <li>(15:32) - Not Just a Goof</li> <li>(17:30) - Podcast Player Launch</li> <li>(19:48) - Making Videos</li> <li>(21:45) - Website Updates</li> <li>(25:01) - Podcast Ecosystem</li> <li>(29:45) - Podcast Button Builder</li> <li>(35:07) - Dealing with Bugs</li> <li>(36:33) - API Server</li> <li>(38:11) - Launch Day/Week</li> <li>(43:34) - Post Launch</li> <li>(50:06) - What's Next</li> <li>(55:30) - Outro</li> </ul>

Episode thumbnail for The Final Push: App Launch, Marketing Prep, and iOS 19 Rumors

March 21, 2025

The Final Push: App Launch, Marketing Prep, and iOS 19 Rumors

<p>In this episode of Worklog, I chat about some exciting Apple rumors for iOS 19, dig into the home stretch of launching my new podcast player (including solving tricky audio issues with ChatGPT Deep Research), and share behind-the-scenes marketing prep, from creating landing pages to capturing relatable photos of podcast listening in everyday life.</p><p><br></p><p>📺 <a href="https://youtu.be/8vpS3_axQ_M">Watch on YouTube</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>0:00 Intro</p><p>2:15 iOS 19 Rumors</p><p>7:59 Airpods 4</p><p>9:28 DJI Action 5 Pro</p><p>11:58 Severance</p><p>12:23 What I’ve been working on</p><p>31:11 Marketing prep</p><p>39:39 Outro</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Things Mentioned</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/16/ios-19-big-design-changes/">iOS 19 to Have Some of the 'Biggest' Design Changes in iPhone's History</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urTfEEsGHds">Someday, by Spike Jonze | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation</a></li><li><a href="https://www.dji.com/osmo-action-5-pro">Osmo Action 5 Pro - Be All In - DJI</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://sofahq.com/">Sofa's Website</a></li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1276554886">Download Sofa from the App Store</a></li><li><a href="https://www.shawnhickman.me/worklog-podcast">Worklog Podcast Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.shawnhickman.me/">Shawn's Blog</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hickman.studio/shop">Notion and spreadsheet templates</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Me</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@shawn.hickman">YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://www.threads.net/@shawnhickman">Threads</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/shawnhickman/">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/shawnhickman.me">Bluesky</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Share Feedback</strong></p><p>Have feedback? Send me an email:</p><p>hey@shawnhickman.me</p> <ul><li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(02:15) - iOS 19 Rumors</li> <li>(07:59) - Airpods 4</li> <li>(09:28) - DJI Action 5 Pro</li> <li>(11:58) - Severance</li> <li>(12:23) - What I’ve been working on</li> <li>(31:11) - Marketing prep</li> <li>(39:39) - Outro</li> </ul>

Episode thumbnail for Deadlines, Launch Mode, and Knowing When to Ship

March 11, 2025

Deadlines, Launch Mode, and Knowing When to Ship

<p>In this episode of Worklog, I introduce my new podcast, where I share the journey of building Sofa, an app designed to help you be intentional with your downtime. I talk about why I'm branching into podcasts—both to better understand the podcasting experience I'm building into Sofa and to give listeners another way to enjoy my content. I also share updates on recent Sofa developments like CarPlay, Widgets, Shortcuts, and performance improvements. Lastly, I dive into "Launch Mode," explaining my strategy around deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and managing my workload leading up to a launch.</p><p><br></p><p>📺 <a href="https://youtu.be/a9CUaByQh90">Watch on YouTube</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>0:00 Intro</p><p>1:24 Small talk</p><p>7:34 Worklog Podcast</p><p>21:19 What I’ve been working on</p><p>40:30 Launch Mode</p><p>58:48 Outro</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://sofahq.com/">Sofa's Website</a></li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1276554886">Download Sofa from the App Store</a></li><li><a href="https://www.shawnhickman.me/worklog-podcast">Worklog Podcast Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.shawnhickman.me/">Shawn's Blog</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hickman.studio/shop">Notion and spreadsheet templates</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Me</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@shawn.hickman">YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://www.threads.net/@shawnhickman">Threads</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/shawnhickman/">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/shawnhickman.me">Bluesky</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Share Feedback</strong></p><p>Have feedback? Send me an email:</p><p>hey@shawnhickman.me</p> <ul><li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(01:24) - Small Talk</li> <li>(07:34) - Worklog Podcast</li> <li>(21:19) - What I’ve been working on</li> <li>(40:30) - Launch Mode</li> <li>(58:48) - Outro</li> </ul>

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What is Worklog with Shawn Hickman?

Building an indie app business is a journey full of challenges, insights, and lessons learned. Worklog is a behind-the-scenes look at my experience designing, developing, and growing Sofa, an iOS app that helps you be more intentional with your downtime.

I’m Shawn Hickman—a designer, developer, and indie app creator—sharing my process, what I’m working on, and the hard (and fun) parts of running a solo business. Whether it’s app development, YouTube, marketing, or unexpected lessons along the way, Worklog is an open journal of everything that goes into turning an idea into a sustainable indie business.

If you’re an indie maker, aspiring developer, or just curious about the process, tune in—and don’t hesitate to reach out! 👋

https://www.shawnhickman.me/worklog-podcast/

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates weekly.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 6 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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