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Simplifying Ideas for Success in Entrepreneurship

OMG, you guys won't believe what I just recorded on this podcast episode! 😍 I was totally geeking out as I interviewed tech entrepreneur Peter about his journey in entrepreneurship, his experiences with startups, and his current project, Pineapple Builder. 🤖 It's an AI website builder for busy business owners - how cool is that?! 🤯 And get this, we even talked about money and how our upbringing can influence our mindset towards it. Crazy, right? 💰 But it was so interesting to hear our different perspectives. We covered a ton of topics, like Twitter tactics and the importance of flexibility and iteration in entrepreneurship. Plus, we talked about the limitations of AI and the benefits of open source. 🤔 And let's not forget the importance of reducing decision-making in our lives - I definitely need to work on that! The best part was when we talked about reflecting on our actions and learning from failures. It was such a great reminder that we all make mistakes, but it's how we handle them that really matters. 💪 Overall, this episode was a total blast and I can't wait to listen to more! 🎉 Links:⁠⁠https://capgo.app⁠⁠ : update system for capacitor appshttps://CapTime.app : crossfit timer for people doing crossfit at home https://www.pineapplebuilder.com/ : ultra MVP of a project builder https://www.indiehackers.com/podcasts https://OpenAI.com ⁠https://codepushgo.com⁠

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Marketing and SEO: Building a Successful Business

Summary Elston shares his journey from being a software engineer to becoming a successful solo entrepreneur. He discusses his early projects, the challenges he faced, and the strategies he employed to achieve success. The conversation also delves into the importance of marketing, the role of SEO, and the value of releasing features in beta. Elston emphasizes the need for iterative development and the significance of user feedback in product improvement. The conversation covers a range of topics including user experience, product development, project management, startup experiences, and the importance of bootstrapping. It delves into the challenges and insights of building and managing software products, as well as the significance of user feedback and market validation. The conversation also explores the dynamics of exiting a project, the impact of VC funding, and the value of building niche, bootstrapped businesses. Additionally, it highlights the role of expertise and interest in driving successful product development. The conversation covers topics related to revenue optimization, the introduction of free plans, the importance of mentorship, and the significance of community in entrepreneurship. It also delves into the concept of IndieMaker journey and the value of finding a mentor who is slightly ahead of you. The conversation concludes with a discussion on favorite quotes and recommendations for future podcast guests. Links: - https://x.com/_baretto - https://tiiny.host/ - https://x.com/RamenClubHQ - https://capgo.app - https://solos.ventures Chapters 00:00 Navigating User Experience and Product Development 52:10 The Dynamics of Startup Experiences and Project Exit 59:52 The Impact of VC Funding and Bootstrapping in Niche Businesses 01:03:46 Optimizing Revenue and Free Plans 01:13:04 The Power of Mentorship and Community in Entrepreneurship 01:13:49 IndieMaker Journey and Founder Vision 01:24:50 Favorite Quotes and Future Podcast Guests

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From Bootstrapping to the VC World The Advantages of Bootstrapping

John Rush shares his journey from bootstrapping startups to entering the VC world and eventually discovering the joy of bootstrapping again. He discusses the challenges and drawbacks of the VC world, such as the pressure to have a large team and the need to constantly raise money. He also reflects on his experiences as an angel investor and the lessons he learned from his investments. John emphasizes the importance of being passionate about the work you do and the value of having a strong family and community. The conversation explores the satisfaction and fulfillment that comes from creating products that bring value and happiness to users. The speakers discuss the joy they feel when users express gratitude for their products and how it motivates them to continue improving. They also touch on the importance of solving real problems and making a positive impact. The conversation delves into the advantages of bootstrapping and the potential of the bootstrap world to compete with VC-backed startups. They envision a future where open source and micro-SaaS tools thrive, allowing for specialization and innovation. They also discuss the idea of implementing a royalty system for open-source projects. The conversation explores the potential for increased innovation and faster evolution in software development. The guests discuss the benefits of open-source collaboration and the ability to quickly adjust and improve existing software. They highlight the importance of finding meaning and purpose in one's work, and the value of owning and creating something. They also touch on the negative effects of sedentary computer work and the need for a balanced lifestyle. The conversation concludes with a discussion on building products for future trends rather than past trends. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the importance of creating a community focused on making and producing rather than consuming. The concept of the Indie Maker Village is introduced as a place where the mainstream agenda is centered around creation. The conversation also touches on the negative effects of excessive consumption and the need to limit access to cheap dopamine. The benefits of open-source projects and the trustworthiness of bootstrapped companies are highlighted. The importance of enjoying the journey and finding happiness in the process rather than solely focusing on the outcome is emphasized. The episode ends with a recommendation for the next guest and the invitation for listeners to reach out with feedback or questions. Links: → Marsx.dev → Unicornplatform.com website builder. → Devhunt.org Open Source PH alternative for dev tools → SeoBotAI.com SEO on 100% autopilot. zero actions needed. → Listingbott.com lists a tool on up to 1000 directories with 1 click for traffic/backlinks → AllGPTs.co most popular custom GPT directory in the world → filmgrail.com cinema SaaS platform. Powers cinemas on all continents, processing over $50M in ticket sales a year → lorem.space image placeholder api → marketsy.ai e-commerce and marketplaces powered by AI → uigenerator.org generate UI mockups for your website → cofondr.com cofounder as a service for busy solo makers → indexrusher.com index your new pages really fast, in just hours → saasemailer.com dead simple emailers/CRM for solo makers → nextjsstarter.com directory of all NextJS starters and boilerplates → startupstools.com startup tools used by famous makers → osssoftware.org vetted OSS alternatives for the tool you pay for - https://capgo.app - https://solos.ventures Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:16 From Bootstrapping to the VC World 08:48 Discovering the Value of Bootstrapping 12:16 The Importance of Honesty in Business 15:19 The Challenges of Investing 28:22 The Value of Passion and Building 28:49 Creating Value and Happiness for Users 34:19 The Motivation of User Gratitude 43:34 The Advantages of Bootstrapping 52:28 The Potential of the Bootstrap World 57:11 The Rise of Open Source and Micro-SaaS 01:00:13 Incentivizing Collaboration with Royalties 01:03:04 Accelerating Innovation 01:05:38 The Power of Collaboration 01:09:18 Helping Each Other Out 01:13:34 Finding Meaning in Work 01:16:55 Balancing Work and Life 01:21:09 Building for the Future 01:35:45 Creating a Community of Makers 01:37:12 The Negative Effects of Excessive Consumption 01:42:23 The Importance of Enjoying the Journey 02:02:46 Invitation for Feedback and Questions

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Automating Uneed and Building Passive Income With Thomas Sanlis

🚀 Discover how Thomas Sanlis turned a simple directory for front-end developers into a thriving indie business! In this episode, we dive deep into Thomas' journey with Uneed, a platform that helps developers launch and showcases their products. Learn about: ✅ The origins of Uneed as a side project to test Nuxt.js ✅ How Thomas grew Uneed to generate $1,500-$2,000 per month ✅ The power of programmatic SEO in driving traffic and growth ✅ Balancing teaching and entrepreneurship ✅ The challenges of social media and dealing with criticism ✅ Key lessons learned on the indie hacker journey Thomas shares valuable insights on persistence, learning to delegate, and the importance of "thinking less, doing more" in the world of indie hacking. Whether you're a developer, aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about the indie maker journey, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments! #IndieHacking #SideProjects #Entrepreneurship #WebDevelopment Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 08:30 Evolution of UNIID 13:24 Teaching and Side Projects 17:43 The Power of Programmatic SEO 22:14 Automating UNIID and Building Passive Income 28:33 Launching New Projects and Embracing Challenges 32:00 Coding on Paper and the Importance of Creativity 36:15 Patience and the Indie Hacking Journey 44:52 Believing in Yourself and Overcoming Doubt 57:55 The Importance of Taking Action and Doing 01:05:41 Delegating and Focusing on the Big Picture 01:07:40 Connect with Thomas Sarlis on Twitter Links: - https://uneed.best - His twitter: https://x.com/T_Zahil

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The Power of Creating Something Useful and Valuable

Nico Jinen shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from selling Steam keys in middle school to running a successful Minecraft server and eventually becoming an app developer. He emphasizes the importance of creating something useful and valuable to customers, rather than focusing solely on making money. Nico also discusses his decision to drop out of college and pursue entrepreneurship, despite initial resistance from his parents. He highlights the significance of finding a unique advantage and specializing in a specific niche to stand out in the market. Martin shares his experience of attending a school that focused on practical skills rather than traditional classes. He discusses the high cost of education in France and the lack of teachers at his school. Nico reflects on his own experience of starting a WordPress website company without any marketing knowledge. They both discuss the importance of learning from failures and the mindset of entrepreneurs. They also talk about the challenges of being perceived as arrogant when sharing successes and the importance of learning from others. In this final part of the conversation, Martin and Nico discuss the importance of community and connection on Twitter, the challenges of being an entrepreneur, and Nico's current project, TalkNotes. They also touch on the topic of spammy DMs and the value of specialization in products. Nico shares his plans to sell TalkNotes and potentially start a productized agency focused on advertising. They end the conversation with a discussion on the power of creativity in entrepreneurship and share some interesting examples of unique businesses. Links: - https://Makerads.guide : “Facebook ads for SaaS” - https://SalesPopup.io - https://Jeannen.com - https://youtube.com/@Jeannen - https://talknotes.io/ - https://capgo.app - https://solos.ventures 00:00 Introduction and Name Confusion 07:27 Starting a Minecraft Server and Selling In-Game Items 09:53 Dropping Out of College and Starting a Web Development Business 14:34 The Power of Creating Something Useful and Valuable 16:18 Finding a Unique Advantage and Specializing in a Niche 28:12 Dropping Out of College: A Risk Worth Taking 32:24 Practical Skills vs Traditional Education 37:11 Learning from Failures and Having a Growth Mindset 41:33 The Challenges of Perceived Arrogance 48:32 The Importance of Marketing and Creativity in Entrepreneurship 53:44 Not Getting Emotionally Attached to a Product 01:02:41 The Value of Networking on Twitter 01:06:48 The Power of Community and Connection on Twitter 01:13:52 The Challenges of Being an Entrepreneur 01:19:32 Selling TalkNotes and Starting a Productized Agency 01:25:00 The Value of Specialization in Products 01:28:15 Creativity and Unique Business Ideas

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La réussite n’est pas qu’une question de $

Dans cet épisode n°71, j’accueille Sébastien Nobour. Sébastien est développeur freelance full-stack Node.js React.js Typescript AWS. Mais avant d’en arriver là, il a fait son petit bonhomme de chemin. D’intérimaire à CDI en passant par du bénévolat, entrecoupé de formations en développement web pour terminer par Freelance avec des envies d’entreprendre dans le e-Commerce. On peut dire qu’il ne chôme pas, et qu’il a cherché sa voie. Mais sa voie est toute tracée maintenant et il sait ce qu’il veut aussi bien d’un point de vue financier que spirituel. Sébastien n’est pas encore un maker qui gagne des milliers d’euros avec des business passifs. Mais nul doute que s’il continue sur ce chemin, il y arrivera. Alors découvre son parcours atypique au travers ses expériences qu’il prend plaisir à raconter dans cet épisode. Apprends comment il a su rebondir à chaque obstacle rencontré. Et si tu veux le contacter pour en discuter, son Twitter est en bas 👇🏻 Récapitulatif de l’épisode par chapitres: 01:10 Son parcours en quelques mots 03:13 Ses études et ses 1eres expériences professionnelles 11:00 Son bénévolat dans une association religieuse 22:00 Pourquoi il s’est formé au développement web 35:50 Son 1er boulot en tant de développeur 39:00 La reprise des études 1:10:00 La découverte des revenus passifs 1:30:00 : Ses autres projets Liens utiles : Son Twitter: https://imf.to/DaProclaima Son Linkedin : https://imf.to/sebastien-nobour Ce qu’il aurait aimé qu’on lui dise avant de se lancer : “Ais confiance en toi tu peux tout apprendre” “Entoure-toi des personnes qui ont atteint les objectifs que tu t’es fixés” Sa citation préférée : “La simplicité est la sophistication suprême” de Léonard de Vinci” Prochain invité selon lui: Charlo Allizard alias Charlo Bonne écoute! INDIE MAKERS fait en remote depuis Madeire ❤️ Abonne-toi sur les plateformes d’écoute Apple Podcast, Youtube ou Spotify. Remerciements : Thomas Baraban pour son travail sur l'audio des épisodes Mickael Bourgois de WeLovePodcasts.fr pour les résumés Lien de l'épisode: https://indiemakers.fr/episode/la-reussite-nest-pas-quune-question-de

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How to build a twitter audience | Marc

This week, I welcome Marc. I meet him by twitter and his good marketing strategy. so, the evidence was to ask him his secret about it, the first part of the podcast is linked to his path as a maker, who shaped who he is now. YouTube version : https://youtu.be/rcmAnomI1rI Important links: His twitter: https://twitter.com/marc_louvion https://HabitsGarden.com https://GamifyList.com https://decisiongame.co/ https://50Hacks.co https://VisualizeHabit.com https://DecisionGame.co https://BooksCalculator.com https://Mood2Movie.com Thanks for listening 🧞‍♂️ join the solos makers community : https://t.me/solosmakers Know more about me : https://martin.solos.ventures/

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How i handle downtime and growth in solo

This week I share my personal experience on bug and downtime and how I handle it. I also shared the vision for the future of my project, Capgo and the strategy to growth. YouTube version : https://youtu.be/e82Y0q1qGDI Important links: My twitter: https://twitter.com/martindonadieu Capgo: https://capgo.app Status page: https://status.capgo.app/ Thanks for listening 🧞‍♂️ join the solos makers community : https://t.me/solosmakers Know more about me : https://martin.solos.ventures/

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Alex Delivet nous présente Collect, son SaaS bootstrapé

Dans cet épisode n°88, j’accueille Alexandre Delivet. Alexandre (alias Alex), est un entrepreneur dans l’âme. Il a fait une école de commerce, mais c’est le web développement qui le motive, et après de nombreuses expériences, c’est dans le SaaS qu’il est a trouvé sa voie. Il est fondateur et dirigeant de Collect, une solution qui permet aux entreprises de récupérer facilement des documents, de les centraliser et d’automatiser les relances. Alex anime également le podcast SaaS Connection dans lequel il décrypte le monde du SaaS (lien vers son podcast ci-dessous). Dans cet épisode que j’ai pris plaisir à enregistrer, tu vas pouvoir en apprendre plus sur son parcours et ses projets. Récapitulatif de l’épisode par chapitres : 02:00 Son parcours en quelques minutes 05:45 Ce qui a poussé Alex à faire une école de commerce 14:30 Les premiers projets qu’il a lancé 18:50 Pourquoi il a fait son stage dans la branche pharma ? 24:00 Les projets sur lesquels il a bossé lors de son préavis 44:45 Pourquoi TripXP n’a pas fonctionné ? 49:10 Deux exemples de MVP qu’il a lancé 1:02:00 Comment lui est venue l’idée de B2B Rocks ? 1:15:00 Pourquoi Alex a rejoint eFounders, ce qu’il y faisait et pourquoi il en est parti ? 1:29:00 Comment lui est venue l’idée de Collect ? 1:45:30 Comment fonctionne Collect en interne ? Liens utiles : Son Linkedin : @alexandredelivet Son Twitter : @alexd Le site de Collect : https://imf.to/usecollect Son Podcast SaaS Connection : https://imf.to/saas-connection Ce qu’il aurait aimé qu’on lui dise avant de se lancer : “Entreprendre c’est un bisou et une baffe” Sa citation préférée : “Construire un avion en volant” qui est une référence à cette vidéo https://youtu.be/L2zqTYgcpfg Prochain invité selon lui : Moritz Dausinger Founder & CEO de Refiner Bonne écoute ! INDIE MAKERS fait en remote depuis Madeire ❤️ Abonne-toi sur les plateformes d’écoute Apple Podcast, Youtube ou Spotify. Rejoins la communauté des Makers : https://imf.to/discord Remerciements : Merci à ma Team : Thomas, Valentin, Mickael et Alan que vous pouvez retrouver sur WeLovePodcasts.fr Lien de l'épisode : https://indiemakers.fr/episode/alex-delivet-nous-presente-collect-son-saas-bootstrape

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Trouver ses early adopters grâce au life time deal

Dans cet épisode n°77, j’accueille Baptiste Arnaud. Baptiste est le créateur de Typebot, un outil qui permet de faire des formulaires conversationnels (mixe de Typeform et de Landbot) Dans cet épisode, il nous parle de ses premières expériences (stage et freelance), mais aussi de ses autres projets entrepreneuriaux comme Jamehouse, une app pour créer des playlists collaboratives. Un super épisode, un peu technique certes, mais avec plein de conseils activables pour lancer ses projets ! Récapitulatif de l’épisode par chapitres : 2:10 Son parcours en quelques minutes 10:00 Comment il a commencé en tant que stagiaire chez IBM 12:00 Pourquoi il a refusé une offre chez IBM pour devenir Freelance 21:15 Comment il arrive à apprendre des langages sur le tas grâce à Google 24:00 La valeur ajoutée de l’OpenSource 36:40 L’idée de la playlist collaborative construite en public 47:00 Pourquoi il a construit en public sur Youtube 52:15 Qu’est-ce qui l’a amené à créer Typebot 1:12:00 Comment il a lancé et monétisé Typebot 1:29:00 Pourquoi l’une de ses apps n’a pas du tout fonctionné ? 1:38:50 Le futur de ses projets Liens utiles : Son outil de formulaire conversationnel : https://imf.to/Typebot Son Linkedin : https://imf.to/Linkedin_baptistearno Son Twitter : @baptisteArno Son site perso : https://imf.to/baptistearno Ce qu’il aurait aimé qu’on lui dise avant de se lancer : Collabore plus et ouvre-toi plus à des partenariats Sa citation préférée : “Pain first. Pleasure later” Prochain invité selon lui : Harry JMG Bonne écoute! INDIE MAKERS fait en remote depuis Madeire ❤️ Abonne-toi sur les plateformes d’écoute Apple Podcast, Youtube ou Spotify. Rejoins la communauté des Makers : https://imf.to/discord Remerciements : Merci à ma Team : Thomas, Valentin, Mickael et Alan que vous pouvez retrouver sur WeLovePodcasts.fr Lien de l'épisode: https://indiemakers.fr/episode/trouver-ses-early-adopters-grace-au-life-time-deal

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