LaunchFast with Bal Sieber

Most people waste hours reinventing tasks they’ve already done a hundred times. The real unlock is turning your recurring work into repeatable systems: clear inputs, step-by-step processes, GPT prompts, and expected results. In this video, I’ll show you how to build templates that cut your work time in half, raise quality, and eventually let you hand things off without losing control.

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Want to use ChatGPT like a pro? These 5 daily habits will make AI feel less like a toy and more like your secret weapon. I’ll show you how to set it up, talk to it, and build systems that feel almost unfair. Time stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:36 1. Make GPT one keystroke away 01:47 2. Talk to GPT, don’t just type 03:10 3. Train GPT to challenge you 04:21 4. Build templates, not just prompts 05:39 5. Put...

Can ChatGPT replace real user testing? We put it to the test at Heatmap.com, our analytics tool for e-commerce revenue, by comparing ChatGPT against a remote user testing tool. The results: AI can’t fully replace real users, but it’s a powerful way to speed up the design process, get instant usability critiques, and refine prototypes before testing with real people. In this video we show exactly h...

Is SaaS really over — or just evolving into something new? Everywhere you look, AI is creeping into workflows, pricing models, and product strategies. Now the question isn’t just “What’s the next SaaS app?” but “Will AI agents replace SaaS entirely?”In this video, I break down why the SaaS model isn’t dead but mutating. AI is shifting tools from “we’ll help you do it faster” to “we’ll just do it f...

Two tech empires are in a standoff: OpenAI + Microsoft vs Elon’s Grok— with Google, Anthropic, and Meta circling. This video breaks down what’s hype, what’s real, and what it means for your day-to-day work as a creator or founder. Stime stamps:0:00 The billionaires start playing battleship1:17 How to build a nuke out of algorithms04:47 Running a creative empire from the fallout shelter

Figma’s new AI tool, *Make*, looks like the future of design. Until you actually try using it. In this episode, I break down why Figma’s AI isn’t ready for real workflows, how the hype is outpacing the reality, and why you’re not falling behind if you’re not using AI every day. Yet. We’ll talk about:- The difference between a demo and a product- Why Figma’s IPO glow-up doesn’t mean the AI is legit...

Turning your services into a subscription sounds like the dream—but most designers end up stuck doing shallow work for forgettable clients, while AI creeps in to take the easy stuff off your plate. In this episode, I break down the subscription myth, what  actually  works, and how to build a smarter, more sustainable productized service that clients  want  to keep paying for.

In this dispatch, I reveal how much I make as a product design consultant. I compare the pros and cons of being an employee versus a contract consultant, and why I believe contract consulting is the best setup for designers who want more freedom and better income. I’ll also break down my ideal workday and share personal stories of success that might inspire you to rethink the traditional corporate...

Apple Vision Pro: Game Changer or Flop? In this dispatch of the LaunchFast show, we delve into the recent news surrounding the Apple Vision Pro and its halted production of version one. Host shares their personal experience and how the Vision Pro has become an essential part of their life as a traveling professional. Despite criticisms of its price and comfort, they argue that for the right user,...