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Indie Hackers#282 – Media vs Tech, Twitter Monsters, and Making Millions From Content with Steph Smith of a16zSteph Smith (@stephsmithio) talks making millions in content subscriptions, working at a16z, putting the AI genie back in the bottle, thread boys on Twitter, educational vs entertainment podcasts, and media companies that monetize aspiring entrepreneurs with Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen).2023-06-031h 04Indie Hackers#281 – Seth Godin on Indie Hacking, Doing Hard Things, and Finding Significance in a Changing WorldSeth Godin (@ThisIsSethsBlog) talks indie hacking, finding new business ideas, meaningful jobs vs mechanized jobs, dealing with internet trolls, his secrets to productivity, freelancing vs bootstrapping, writing 9000 blog posts in 20 years, and finding significance in a changing world with Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen).2023-05-2549 minIndie Hackers#280 – Replacing Yourself as CEO, Living on a Boat, and Crowdfunding to Survive with Alex MacCaw of ReflectAlex MacCaw (@maccaw) talks living on a boat, quitting his own 7-figure company, starting over with a lifestyle business, whether free will exists, crowdfunding from your own customers, and gaining a foothold in a crowded market with Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen).2023-05-2052 minIndie Hackers#279 – Staying Indie vs Raising VC, Getting an MBA, and Disrupting the App Store with Emma Lawler of VelvetEmma Lawler (@emmaryanlawler) talks whether crypto is dead, VC vs bootstrapping, getting an MBA after a successful exit, why NYC beats SF, trading sleep for work, whether capitalism leads to perverse incentives, and how she plans to disrupt the App Store with Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen).2023-05-121h 00Indie Hackers#278 – Growing a Portfolio of AI Products Past $300k After a 7-Figure Exit with Danny PostmaDanny Postma (@dannypostmaa) talks his rivalry with Pieter Levels, selling his AI startup, using SEO as a moat, how to be an AI first-mover, why he’s not allowed to use ChatGPT, and passing $300k in revenue with Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen).2023-05-0553 minIndie Hackers#277 – Addictive Products, Embracing A.I., and Crossing $26k/mo with Lane Wagner of Boot.devLane Wagner (@wagslane) talks hitting $26k/mo in revenue, why A.I. disruption is a good thing, the ethics of addictive products, surviving after a first year of no traction, why most business writing sucks, and how to grow revenue by making your product smaller with Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen).2023-04-2758 minIndie Hackers#276 – SaaS Trends, Crowdfunding a Book, and Life After Success with Rob Walling of TinySeedRob Walling (@robwalling) talks his new playbook on SaaS, why he launched on Kickstarter, the latest startup trends, how to have a winning mindset, and whether we should build a Kickstarter for Indie Hackers with Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen).2023-04-201h 02Indie Hackers#275 – Love, Cohort-Based Courses, and Monetization Frameworks with Wes Kao of MavenWes Kao (@wes_kao) talks disrupting traditional education, what it's like to raise $25M, how to stay motivated as a founder, why cohorts are the gold standard of online learning, and how to apply the science of love to product-founder fit with Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen).2023-04-1358 minIndie Hackers#274 – Indie Hackers is indie again!Indie Hackers is no longer a part of Stripe! Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen) talk about their history at Stripe, the process of spinning out the company, and future ideas for how to generate revenue now that they're indie hackers themselves starting at $0.2023-04-071h 00Indie Hackers#273 – The Threat of A.I., Building in Public vs Transparency, and Code vs No-Code with KPKP (@thisiskp_) talks about why building in public beats mere transparency, whether AI will be the end of no-code, why he's made more money from organizing community than anything else, and how he went from a 9-to-5 job to being a founder with multiple exits with Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen).2023-03-291h 04Indie Hackers#272 – Escape Rooms, Side Project Marketing, and Getting to Ramen Profitable with Marc Lou of Habits GardenMarc Lou (@marc_louvion) talks living in Bali with a private chef, monetizing habit trackers, first date ideas, growing on Twitter, and building over 10 products in a year to finally reach ramen profitability with Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen).2023-03-2252 minIndie Hackers#271 – Gamification, Digital Nomading, and Growing Sales to $41k/mo with Stas Kulesh of KarmaStas Kulesh (@stas_kulesh) talks about building internal tools as a great hack, why it takes 10 years to understand a new country, the challenging secret of enterprise sales, and slowly growing a SaaS business to $40k/month with Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen).2023-03-1549 minIndie Hackers#270 – Exiting for Millions in Under a Year with Shaan Puri and Ben Levy of The Milk RoadShaan Puri (@ShaanVP) and Ben Levy (@benmlevy) talk making it big as a content creator, choosing the right business idea, creative ways to monetize, big boy vs small boy stuff, making friends as an adult, growing a newsletter brand, and exiting for millions in under a year with Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen).2023-03-011h 07Indie Hackers#269 – Bouncing Back from Failure to Bootstrap Past $2M/Year with Josh Ho of Referral RockJosh Ho (@jlogic) talks raising kids, automating word-of-mouth growth, bouncing back from a previous failed business, and bootstrapping beyond $2M in annual revenue with Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen).2023-02-221h 01Indie Hackers#268 – Trading Stocks, Quitting Amazon, and Making $20k/Month with Yahia Bakour of Stock AlarmYahia Bakour (@mynameisyahia) talks trading stocks, quitting a $250k/year job at Amazon to become an indie hacker, how to join an existing project as a late cofounder, marketing via SEO, being a night owl vs an early bird, and bootstrapping his revenue to $20k/month with Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen).2023-02-1547 minIndie Hackers#267 – The Path to $3M in 3 Years as a Solopreneur with Justin WelshJustin Welsh (@thejustinwelsh) talks setting a high bar for yourself, releasing products without knowing how to code, growing on social media (esp. LinkedIn), selling courses, dealing with burnout, and growing his solopreneur empire to $3M in 3 years with Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen).2023-02-0854 minIndie Hackers#266 – Lessons Learned Building a $37k/mo Business in 2.5 Years with Mat De Sousa of WideBundleMat De Sousa (@DsMatie) talks having million-dollar ambitions as a child, learning from numerous failed startups, why Shopify apps are great for indie hackers, the proper way to find a business idea, and growing from $0 to $37k/mo in 2.5 years with Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen).2023-01-2538 minIndie Hackers#265 – From Full-Time Job to $30k/Month with Damon Chen of TestimonialDamon Chen (@damengchen) talks failed side projects, validating your idea, charging higher prices than is comfortable, what makes for a good website testimonial, and growing a bootstrapped startup to $30k/mo with Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen).2022-11-2340 minIndie Hackers#264 – Growing a 2-Person Business to $80k/Month with Eric Turner of Japan DevEric Turner (@_etdev) talks living in Japan as a foreigner and visiting Japan as a tourist, finding inspiration to start as an indie hacker, picking a lucrative market, and shares some tips growing a job board with Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen).2022-10-3156 minIndie Hackers#263 – Starting a Profitable Business After a Life-Changing Exit with Laura Roeder of PaperbellLaura Roeder (@lkr) talks life coaching, starting multiple successful businesses (and selling one for millions), early growth via SEO, and designing a company to align with your lifestyle with Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen).2022-10-1957 minIndie Hackers#262 – Bootstrapping to $100,000/mo in a Crowded Market with Marko Saric of PlausibleMarko Saric (@markosaric) talks living in Brussels, things he learned working in marketing, joining an existing project as a late co-founder, succeeding on Hacker News, surviving against a behemoth competitor, and learnings from bootstrapping an open-source project to over $1.2M in annual revenue with Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen).2022-10-121h 03Indie Hackers#261 – Self-Funding, Pivoting to a Better Idea, and Growing Beyond $10M with Kapil Kale of TremendousKapil Kale (@kapil) talks AI-generated art, going through YC, buying out his investors to own 100% of the company, pivoting from an okay idea to a great idea, and growing a profitable business to 8-figures in annual revenue with Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen).2022-09-2959 minIndie Hackers#260 – Growing Multiple Products to $18k/mo Revenue with Tony DinhTony Dinh (@tdinh_me) talks growing up in Vietnam, quitting his job working for the man, failed vs successful side projects, growing via Twitter, and managing multiple projects that add up to $18,000 in monthly revenue with Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen).2022-09-211h 07
Doin' The Thing w/ Dillan Taylor004 - Courtland Allen | Founder of Indie HackersCourtland Allen is the founder of Indie Hackers—a community of people building profitable online businesses.He and his brother Channing host the Indie Hackers podcast, which is huge in the tech and entrepreneurship space. Their show digs into case studies of creators who’ve taken their ideas and side projects and turned them into lucrative businesses. Since graduating from MIT, Courtland’s had a passion for building things with the people he loves. He spent a decade in the Silicon Valley startup world and found it to be kind of a popularity contest. Who can rai...2022-09-1855 minIndie Hackers#259 – Dating, Hollow Abstractions, and Making Millions of Dollars with Liron Shapira of Relationship HeroLiron Shapira (@liron) talks relationship and dating advice, building a coaching business, marketing via Facebook groups, and growing his revenue to millions of dollars with Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen).2022-09-1552 minIndie Hackers#258 – From $0 to $36k/Month in a Year with Dashiell Bark-Huss of WishTenderDashiell Bark-Huss (@DashBarkHuss) talks quitting the fashion industry, living in a van, learning to code, selling to sex workers, lucid dreaming, and growing her first-ever startup to $36k/mo with Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen).2022-09-0846 minIndie Hackers#256 – Debate: Elon Musk, Billionaires, Ethics, and Role Models with Sahil Lavingia and Justin JacksonSahil Lavingia (@shl) and Justin Jackson (@mijustin) join Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen) for a special debate-style episode. It's four dudes talking about Elon Musk. What could go wrong?Follow Sahil on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shlCheck out Gumroad: https://gumroad.com/Follow Justin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mijustinCheck out Transistor.fm: https://transistor.fm/2022-06-151h 07Indie Hackers#255 – The Drive to Make Money, Defining Life Principles, and Courtland Wins $10k from Vincent Woo of CoderpadVincent Woo (@fulligin) sold his company for tens of millions of dollars. He joins the pod to talk to Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen) about advice for fledgling indie hackers trying to make money, the purpose of business, defining principles for one's life, and why he shouldn't have to pay Courtland for a $10,000 bet he lost.2022-05-2755 minIndie Hackers#254 – Getting Rich, Designing Your Life Afterwards, and Risk Management with Arvid Kahl and Daniel VassalloDaniel Vassallo (@dvassallo) and Arvid Kahl (@arvidkahl) have both already made it as indie hackers. They join Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen) to discuss making money as an indie hacker, designing your life after you reach financial freedom, avoiding risk, mitigating inflation, and whether or not college is worth it.Related episodes:#212 – Actionable Steps for Building the Right Business with Arvid Kahl#177 – Mastering the Lifestyle-First Approach to Indie Hacking with Daniel Vassallo#140 – Vital Learnings from Bootstrapping and Selling a $55k a Month Business with Arvid Kahl of FeedbackPanda2022-05-2240 minIndie Hackers#253 – Mother’s Day, Unscrupulous Cofounders, and Why You Should Never RetireLong-time listener, first-time guest — Courtland (@csallen) and Channing's (@ChanningAllen) mom, Eva, joins the pod to talk raising twins, buying gifts, selling computer parts, co-founder theft, an Indie Hackers quiz for moms, and why you should never retire.2022-05-1136 minIndie Hackers#250 – Italy, COVID, Indie Creators, and our A.I. Future with Channing Allen of Indie HackersMy twin brother Channing (@ChanningAllen) joins the show for the first time, for a casual chat about our recent trip to Italy, the best and worst parts of getting COVID, the future of media companies and indie creators, and DALL-E 2 and the future of AI.2022-04-2324 min
BrainsPoll - Which guests should we bring on? [1min]Do you want the show to continue? Courtland and Julian would love your feedback.2022-04-0701 min
Startups For the Rest of UsEpisode 588 | In Which Courtland Allen and I Cover a Lot of Startups TopicsIn Episode 588, Rob Walling chats with Courtland Allen about a wide range of bootstrapper and indie hacker topics including the struggles with motivation/depression, bootstrapping today, fighting the urge to quit, and frameworks for getting your first dollar.
The topics we cover
[3:43] Hiring a podcast producer
[6:21] Letting go in business
[7:09] Invite-only experiment on Indie Hackers
[16:03] Thinking about the future
[20:47] Financial freedom and starting a business
[25:05] Depression as a founder and rediscovering purpose
[37:10] Fighting the urge to quit
[41:10] Getting your first dollar2022-02-011h 04
DecodedBuilding Dev Projects feat. Courtland AllenCourtland Allen, founder of Indie Hackers, is all about helping developers find financial independence, creative freedom, and the ability to work on their own schedules. It’s easier now than ever for developers to kick off side projects that allow them to generate revenue — whether it's an extra $500 a month or enough income to quit their day jobs.In this episode of Decoded, host Sydney Lai chats with Courtland about how developers can take a side project from a supporting role to their main act. Other talking points include:The story of how Courtland built Indie Hack...2021-10-0644 minIndie Hackers#211 – Making 5-figures a Month as an OnlyFans Creator with Aella and Savannah SoloToday I'm talking to two of the top creators on OnlyFans: Savannah Solo and Aella. Each of them is earning 5-figures a month on the platform, which sits at the intersection of the creator economy and porn. (NSFW… depending on where you work.) In this episode we talk about the stigma of making a living from porn, marketing strategies to get huge on social media, and the future of independent creators on the internet.Savannah's NSFW Twitter: https://twitter.com/savannah_soloAella's NSFW Twitter: https://twitter.com/aellagirlAella's safe-for-work Twitter: https://twitter.com/aella_girlCourtland's OnlyFans page: https://on...2021-06-1056 min
Creator ScienceCourtland Allen – Building (and selling!) a business creating community for Indie HackersCourtland Allen is the creator of Indie Hackers, the largest online community of startup founders. He created the site in August 2016 and it was acquired by Stripe in April 2017.He is an MIT graduate, Y Combinator alum, full-stack web developer, and professional designer.Today, Courtland continues to run the Indie Hackers team at Stripe and hosts the Indie Hackers podcast.In this episode we talk about how Courtland learned web design, why he doesn’t recommend quitting your job, selling Indie Hackers to Stripe, trends he’s seeing in indie hacking, and why he’s...2021-05-251h 02
Rajit's ShowEp. #9 - Courtland AllenCourtland Allen and I discuss the what it means to optimize your life for freedom, how the internet is enabling people to design their lifestyles around what they care about, and the value of forcing functions.Courtland is a MIT graduate, Y Combinator alum, full-stack web developer, and professional designer. He is the founder of Indie Hackers, an online community of people seeking financial and creative freedom.Listen on Apple | Spotify | Google | Overcast | PocketCasts2021-01-0924 minIndie HackersRun With It: Courtland Allen Shares 3 Ideas for Indie Hackers to Build a Profitable BusinessI hopped on the Run With It podcast with Chris and Eathan to share 3 business ideas for indie hackers to run with in 2021. Two are brand new, and one was inspired by my recent episode on bundling with Tyler King. Subscribe to Run With It: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/run-with-it-business-ideas-from-successful-entrepreneurs/id14771335362021-01-0851 minIndie Hackers#185 – How Courtland Allen Built Indie Hackers, with Ben and David from AcquiredI've been procrastinating sharing my own story on the Indie Hackers podcast for years now. But when Ben and David (the co-hosts of the Acquired podcast) asked if they could interview me, it was impossible to put it off any longer. They're among the best podcast storytellers I know, so before you do anything, search for "Acquired" in your podcast player and subscribe to their excellent show! In this episode, Ben and David walk through my entire startup history, including my early childhood and college years. We talk about the creation of Indie Hackers, how I got it off...2020-12-171h 40
Indie BitesWhat's important for indie hackers in 2020 - Courtland Allen, Indie HackersCourtland Allen founded Indie Hackers in 2016, grew the business $8k MRR with sponsors, and then sold to Stripe 9 months later. An inspirational story that doesn't end there. Courtland has now been working from within Stripe for the past 4 years, where he continues to build on the platform and produce the excellent Indie Hackers podcast. He's a fountain of knowledge and I think you'll love this episode.What we covered in this episode:On Indie Hackers:Why did Courtland start IH?What is an 'indie hacker'?What are the pros and cons of building within...2020-09-2115 min
Podcast AllyEP03: The Path to 6 Million Downloads with Courtland Allen of the Indie Hackers PodcastLooking at the influence of Courtland Allen's thriving 18,000 member Indie Hackers community and wildly popular podcast, you might think success was inevitable. However, back when Courtland founded Indie Hackers, the concept of building a "lifestyle" business in tech carried a stigma. As a graduate of MIT and Y Combinator, Courtland spent 6 years trying to build the stereotypical high growth Silicon Valley startup before he realized something... He just wanted to build something that he could put online, charge money for, and make enough money to pay his bills...2020-09-0144 min
Podcast AllyEP03: The Path to 6 Million Downloads with Courtland Allen of the Indie Hackers PodcastLooking at the influence of Courtland Allen's thriving 18,000 member Indie Hackers community and wildly popular podcast, you might think success was inevitable. However, back when Courtland founded Indie Hackers, the concept of building a "lifestyle" business in tech carried a stigma. As a graduate of MIT and Y Combinator, Courtland spent 6 years trying to build the stereotypical high growth Silicon Valley startup before he realized something... He just wanted to build something that he could put online, charge money for, and make enough money to pay his bills...2020-09-0144 minIndie Hackers#169 – Thinking One Step Ahead to Grow Your Business through PR with Dmitry Dragilev of JustReachOut.ioJust because you built it doesn't mean people will come. And just because you got press for it doesn't mean the people who came will stay. As the founder of PR startup JustReachOut.io, Dmitry Dragilev (@dragilev) knows these lessons well. With his website, Dmitry helps early stage founders not only get PR wins, but capitalize on the gains for the long term. In this episode, Dmitry shares his knowledge of the most important things to do (and avoid) in your quest for press as a startup founder.2020-08-111h 05Indie Hackers#168 – Grinding It Out to Build a Million-Dollar Poker Business with Jonathan LittleJonathan Little (@JonathanLittle) got his start by making millions at the poker table, and then found a way to turn his favorite card game into an online coaching empire that brings in millions of dollars per year. His "secret" is a combination of consistency and love: Jonathan has authored countless books, YouTube videos, quizzes, webinars, podcast episodes, and more, and part of why he's able to work so hard is because he genuinely loves poker. In this episode, Jonathan and I talk about intentionally develop skills with a specific future in mind, how to find purpose in your career...2020-07-3050 minIndie Hackers#167 – The Most Sensible Debate on Hustle Culture and Work-Life Balance with Natalie Nagele and DHHIf you want to build a successful business, you have to be ready to work 24/7/365 to have a shot at success… or do you? Both Natalie Nagele and DHH bootstrapped their internet businesses to millions in revenue, yet they took different paths to get there, with DHH only putting in a small number of hours vs Natalie who ate, slept, and breathed her job as a founder in the early days. In this episode we discuss whether or not DHH's approach is truly repeatable for others trying to get their businesses off the ground, the limits to human productivity an...2020-07-241h 52Indie Hackers#166 – Writing Code to Sell $200,000/Month of Cookies with Sam Eaton of Crave CookieWhen Sam Eaton hears a new idea, it's all he can do to contain his excitement and dive right into the code. So when his sister told him she wanted to start a cookie delivery business, there was never any question that he'd apply his indie hacker skills to help out however he could. And to great effect — today they're selling hundreds of thousand of dollars worth of cookies every month. In this episode, Sam and I discuss the advantages of target your local community as a niche, ways to leverage scarcity and social proof to increase sales, and ho...2020-07-181h 00Indie Hackers#165 – The Power of Unbundling Communities with Greg IsenbergGreg Isenberg (@gregisenberg) has spent years practicing the art and and studying the science behind building hit viral products. Today he's using his skills to build a communities design firm called Late Checkout, based on his theory that the best products come from unbundling parts of much larger communities and social networks. In this episode, Greg and I discuss the work that goes into building viral products, how to use niches to gain an advantage as an indie hacker, and why the massive growth of large platforms like Twitter and Reddit has created a short window of time for...2020-07-0941 minIndie Hackers#164 – Facing Down an Existential Threat to Your Business with Scott Keyes of Scotts Cheap FlightsFrom tourism to transit, the travel industry has taken a bigger hit than any other during the coronavirus pandemic. Despite this, Scott Keyes (@smkeyes), the founder of Scott's Cheap Flights, has managed to stay optimistic. In this episode, Scott and I discuss the frightening state of the travel industry and the economy as a whole, why a curated product is superior to a comprehensive one, and the keys to building a 7-figure paid newsletter that's capable of weathering even the darkest of storms.2020-06-191h 27Indie Hackers#163 – Bootstrapping from an Investor’s Point of View with Rob Walling of TinySeedRob Walling (@robwalling) spent years bootstrapping successful SaaS businesses, and today he's helping others do the same as the founder of TinySeed, the first accelerator for bootstrappers. In this episode, Rob and I discuss common misconceptions around fundraising, how to succeed as a founder from an investor's point of view, and why now is the best time to be an indie hacker.2020-05-2859 min
Indie Hackers#162 – Building the House You Want to Live In with Steli Efti of CloseWe've heard a lot about what it's like to build a company from scratch, but what's life like after you've made it? In this episode, Steli Efti (@Steli) returns to the show for a casual chat about his experience being the CEO of a profitable and growing SaaS business for years. We talk about the importance of "building the house you want to live in," how to guide a company through its awkward teenage years, and how Steli is planning to get through the pandemic and the looming recession.Transcript, speaker information, and more: https://www.indiehackers...2020-05-181h 11
Indie Hackers#161 – How to Make Millions by Writing Online with Sam Parr of The HustleSam Parr (@theSamParr) returns to the podcast for the second time. You may remember his journey as the midwesterner that went from running a hot dog stand to creating an 8-figure ad-supported newsletter. In this episode, Sam shares how he's now on track to build an 8-figure paid newsletter — Trends.co — and how other indie hackers can do the same. We talk growth strategies for media businesses, advertising vs subscription revenue, and why learning to write persuasively is the most important skill any founder can have.Transcript, speaker information, and more: https://www.indiehackers.com/podcast/161-sam-parr-of-the-hustle2020-05-0859 min
Business and PhilosophyIsolation with Courtland Allen and Anurag Goel
We are all living in social isolation due to the quarantine from COVID-19. Isolation is changing our habits and our moods, ravaging the economy, and changing how we work. One positive change is that more people have been reconnecting with their friends and family over frequent calls and video chats.
Isolation is not a normal way for humans to live. We are social animals, and we need social interaction. We’ve changed how we use Internet products. There has been an evolution of trends in online shopping, social networking, and video communication software.
Co...2020-05-0450 min
Software Engineering DailyIsolation with Courtland Allen and Anurag GoelWe are all living in social isolation due to the quarantine from COVID-19. Isolation is changing our habits and our moods, ravaging the economy, and changing how we work. One positive change is that more people have been reconnecting with their friends and family over frequent calls and video chats.Isolation is not a normal way for humans to live. We are social animals, and we need social interaction. We’ve changed how we use Internet products. There has been an evolution of trends in online shopping, social networking, and video communication software.Courtland Allen is...2020-05-0453 min
Indie Hackers#160 – Validating and Building Your Ideas Without Code with Bram Kanstein of No-Code MVPBram Kanstein (@bramk) has more experience validating, building, and launching online products than almost anyone, and more success than most. One of his earlier creations, Startup Stash, still retains its title as the most-upvoted Product Hunt submission of all time. Today, Bram spends just as much time teaching others as he does making himself. In this episode, Bram and I talk about the importance of being an early adopter, the best strategies for finding new ideas, and why "mindset" is the first thing he teaches in his new course, No-Code MVP.Transcript, speaker information, and more: https...2020-05-0143 min
Indie Hackers#159 – Storytelling, COVID-19, and Viral Startup Growth with Tomas Pueyo of Course HeroTomas Pueyo (@tomaspueyo) is the author of the the mega-viral article "Coronavirus: Why You Must Act Now," which was shared by over 40 million people in a single week after it was published in March. He also happens to be an expert on storytelling, and the VP of Growth at a unicorn startup called Course Hero. In this episode, Tomas and I discuss the universal structure of stories as problem-solving devices, why founders and makers should always think about problems first, and how he applied his storytelling and growth marketing skills to write one of the biggest articles of the...2020-04-2440 min
Software SessionsBuilding Indie Hackers with Courtland AllenCourtland Allen is the founder of Indie Hackers, a community for people who want to start bootstrapped and profitable businesses. It was acquired by Stripe in 2017. We discuss:Why a SPA was the wrong choiceCaching strategiesUsing firebase and algoliaFighting spamWhy he hasn't hired another engineerFocusing on the right problemsBeing a part of StripeRelated Links:Indie Hackers@csallenStripeHow to Build a Life You Love by Quitting Everything Else with Lynne Tye of Key Values (One of Courtland's favorite podcast episodes)Ember (SPA framework)Ember fastboot (Server Side Rendering)Firebase (Authentication provider and NoSQL database...2020-04-231h 10
Indie Hackers#158 – Communicating During Crisis with Rand Fishkin of SparkToroRand Fishkin (@randfish) has been doing something a lot of founders are afraid to do: He's blogging about the coronavirus pandemic directly from his company website, for all his customers to see. And it's working! Not is he providing useful advice for founders and marketers, but he's also setting an example for how others can do this same. In this episode Rand and I sat down to discuss the changing nature of the online conversation around COVID-19, how founders and businesses can communicate effectively and empathetically in this environment, and the most important things to get right when preparing...2020-04-161h 07
Indie Hackers#157 – Listening to Users and Growing to $100,000 MRR with Baird Hall of WavveBaird Hall's (@BairdHall) first attempt at starting up didn't go so well. When all was said and done, he'd burned through his savings without finding a working business model, and he and his co-founder were forced to sell the business for parts. In other words: they were ready for round 2. In this episode, Baird explains why he can't stop bootstrapping businesses, why it's important to work together with a great team, and how listening to users helped him grow Wavve and Zubtitle to over $100,000/month in total recurring revenue.Transcript, speaker information, and more: https://www.indiehackers...2020-04-1052 min
Indie Hackers#156 – Surviving a Recession as an Indie Hacker with Amy Hoy of Noko and 30x500Amy Hoy (@amyhoy) didn't merely survive the 2008 recession: she built multiple profitable online businesses that grew to support her and, eventually, to generate over $1M in annual recurring revenue. Amy and I sat down for a casual conversation (which we livestreamed to YouTube) about the looming recession, how Amy made it through the last one, and how founders should be thinking about their businesses going forward.2020-04-011h 09
UI Breakfast: UI/UX Design and Product StrategyEpisode 163: Building Communities with Courtland AllenWhy do some online communities thrive, and the others fizzle out? What is the secret sauce? Our guest today is the awesome Courtland Allen, the founder of Indie Hackers. You'll learn how to start a community from scratch, choose the right format, handle the mechanics, make it safe, and much more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music.Show NotesIndie Hackers — the famous online community we're talking aboutThe 37 signals Manifesto — Basecamp's original site from 1999Acquired by S...2020-03-3046 min
Indie Hackers#155 – Finding the Right Models for Growth with Brian Balfour of ReforgeEver since I came across his blog years ago, Brian Balfour (@bbalfour) has been one of the most influential people for how I think about growing online businesses. Not only is Brian a successful blogger, but he's also served as the VP of Growth at HubSpot and founded four companies. His most recent business, Reforge, generates millions in revenue helping tech professionals boost their skills. In this episode, Brian explains why it's crucial to have a visual model for growth, shares his models for growing Reforge, and discusses why sometimes the best thing you can do is the exact...2020-03-1951 min
Indie Hackers#154 – The Right Way to Talk to People About Your Business with Rob Fitzpatrick, Author of The Mom TestCustomers will lie to you. So will your friends and family. It's one of the most surprising things you discover when you talk to people about what you're building. Rob Fitzpatrick (@robfitz) should know. He spent years making a habit of talking to customers, only to learn the wrong lessons and have his startup flame out anyway. There had to be a better way. In his book, The Mom Test, Rob shares his strategies for talking to customers the right way, gathering accurate feedback, and even finding people to talk to in the first place. And in this episode...2020-03-131h 06
Indie Hackers#153 – Quick Chat with William Candillon of Start React NativeWilliam Candillon (@wcandillon) didn't plan to become an indie hacker when he first started making coding videos on YouTube. He just wanted to learn more efficiently and hold himself accountable. Three years later, he's built an audience of tens of thousands of viewers, and he's making over $6,000/month teaching what he's learned about React Native. In this episode, Will and I talk about why building in public, sharing transparently, and being vulnerable make it easier to succeed as an indie hacker.Transcript, speaker information, and more: https://www.indiehackers.com/podcast/153-quick-chat-with-william-candillon2020-03-1048 min
Indie Hackers#152 – Picking the Right Market to Get Started In with Justin Jackson and Tyler TringasTransistor.fm founder Justin Jackson (@mijustin) goes head-to-head with Earnest Capital investor Tyler Tringas (@tylertringas) on the topic of picking the right market. The decisions you make when you're just getting started on a project carry the most weight and might affect your life for years to come. How big of a market should you target? How important of a problem should you solve? What does Justin mean when advises working on a "main dish" instead of a "side dish?" And how do a serial founder's views on this topic differ from an investor's?Transcript, speaker information...2020-03-051h 11
egghead.io developer chatsHow Courtland Allen Grew Indie Hackers with Content, Consistency, and Community"Indie Hacker" - An entrepreneur that is working to gain some form of independence.Courtland Allen is the founder of indiehackers.com. He didn't take the venture capital approach. He just wanted to make enough money to support what he was trying to do. Courtland was trying to build a community of indie hackers who would share their stories, help each other, and support one another.You can't force community growth. It takes good content, time, and consistency. At first, Courtland would make good content and share it with his mailing list, and he'd also...2020-02-2840 min
Indie Hackers#151 – Striking the Right Balance as an Indie Hacker with Sergio Mattei of MakerlogSergio Mattei (@matteing) might be the most energetic founder I've had on the podcast. After discovering the world of online maker communities, he built his own from scratch—Makerlog—and grew it into something special through his passion for sharing and celebrating others' achievements. In this episode, Sergio and I discuss the importance of finding balance in all things as a founder: gathering insights from users vs your personal vision; seeking feedback from the market vs chasing validation from other makers; and getting things done on a consistent basis without letting productivity hacks and hustle culture overshadow the people and...2020-02-2848 min
Indie Hackers#150 – Acquiring the Experience to Make It as a Solo Founder with Jen Yip of Lunch MoneyJen Yip (@lunchbag) is the founder of Lunch Money, a budgeting app that's going head-to-head with big names like Mint and YNAB. The catch? She's a solo founder, doing 100% of the work on her own. In this episode, Jen and I cover the wide breadth of experiences and skills she's gained in order to make this possible, her strategies for working hard enough to catch up with competitors but soft enough to avoid burning herself out, and why she's doing this all as a digital "snowmad" who works overseas during the winter.Transcript, speaker information, and more...2020-02-2553 min
Indie Hackers#149 – Generating Passive Income by Teaching What You Know with Greg Rog of LearnUXGreg Rog (@greg_rog) is one of the few indie hackers I know who's actually managed to build a passive income business. His website, LearnUX.io, makes over $10k per month, yet he spends less than a day each month updating the content and answering questions. His secret? A combination of hard work over a sustained period of time, obsessive focus on making a 10x better product, and embracing no-code tools to support automation despite knowing how to code himself. In this episode, Greg walks me through his story, his successes, and his failures, and we discuss why teaching...2020-02-191h 00
Indie Hackers#148 – Quick Chat with Nathan Rosidi of Strata ScratchNathan Rosidi has bootstrapped his side project, Strata Scratch, to 2500 users and over $1,500 in monthly recurring revenue. In this episode we discuss the lessons he's learned from past failures, how to prioritize what to work on when you're getting ideas from so many different people, and why it's both a blessing and a curse to be able to take things slowly as an indie hacker.Transcript, speaker information, and more: https://www.indiehackers.com/podcast/148-quick-chat-with-nathan-rosidi2020-02-1228 min
Indie Hackers#147 – Having Fun on the Path to Independence with Cory Zue of Place Card MeCory Zue (@czue) made over $26,000 in profit from multiple side projects in 2019, including a printable place card business and a Django-powered SaaS template. In this episode Cory explains how his journey began by taking a sabbatical from work, he lays out his plan to reach financial independence by 2023, and he shares some tips for ensuring your indie hacker journey is an enjoyable one the whole way through.Transcript, speaker information, and more: https://www.indiehackers.com/podcast/147-cory-zue-of-place-card-me2020-02-1253 min
Code Story: Insights from Startup Tech LeadersS2 E1: Courtland Allen, Indie HackersCourtland Allen grew up totally opposite of his twin brother, Channing, but influenced by him nevertheless. His family was rooted in entrepreneurship, and as such, Courtland was heavily inspired to build and run his own thing. After going through Y Combinator and trying out different startups, he landed on the idea for Indie Hackers – and it checked all the boxes for what he wanted to work on. He spent three weeks, and built a community for creators who want to find freedom in making a living for themselves online.Today’s sponsors:Podc...2020-02-1145 min
Indie Hackers#146 – Refusing to Take No for an Answer with Alexandria Procter of DigsConnectAlexandria Procter (@alexprocter101) is the last person you would ever describe as timid. When the bureaucracy at her college in South Africa failed to address a massive student housing crisis, Alex taught took things into her own hands, learned to code, and created a startup to help. In this episode, Alex and I talk about the personality traits and the economic realities that drive people to take risks and solve problems. We attempt to answer the question, "What do founders in the developing world have that founders elsewhere do not, and vice versa?" Alex also shares the incredible story...2020-02-041h 08
Indie Hackers#145 – The Slow, Deliberate Process of Making a SaaS Business Work with Jane Portman of UserlistJane Portman (@uibreakfast) is no stranger to making money online. Not only has she run a successful consultancy for nearly a decade, but she's also published 4 books and become a leading authority on UX and product design. So when Jane decided to start a SaaS company—Userlist— she was surprised to learn just slow and difficult the process can be. In this episode, Jane and I discuss the variables that makes companies faster or slower to grow, the importance of nailing your customer messaging so people understand what it is that you do, and her tips for how other foun...2020-01-301h 03
Indie Hackers#144 – Putting People First as a Founder with Vlad Magdalin of WebflowVlad Magdalin (@callmevlad) might just be the most principled founder I've had on the podcast. "When it came to making hard decisions, I've leaned more on my morality rather than my business sense. That's what I regret the least." Sticking to his heart has paid off. Not only has he built a company that's changing and improving lives by the millions, but he's also grown it to millions in revenue and 155 employees. In this episode Vlad and I talk about the ups and downs of raising money from investors, the impact of building something that empowers your customers to...2020-01-241h 08
Indie Hackers#143 – Following Your Passion to Become an Indie Hacker with Pete Codes of No CS DegreePete Macleod (@petecodes) didn't have a cushy fallback plan when he set out to become an indie hacker. Eight months ago he was unemployed, and a few months after that he was working a minimum wage job with dangerous clientele. He knew figured his best bet would be to strike out on his own: "I don't really have anything to lose at this point, so I suppose I'll just go for it." Today he runs No CS Degree, a profitable online business that helps aspiring software engineers who don't have the stereotypical credentials. In this episode, Pete and I...2020-01-1855 min
Indie Hackers#142 – Building the Ultimate Lifestyle Business with Dmitry Dragilev of JustReachOut.ioWhen Dmitry Dragilev (@dragilev) looked at the personal lives of his business heroes, he didn't like what he found. "Horrible family lives. Just horrible personal relationships." He knew he wanted something different, so he made the conscious decision to prioritize his family life and build his business around that. In this episode, Dmitry and I talk about how he was able to bootstrap from $0 to $30,000/month in revenue working just 25 hours a week, as well as how his business JustReachOut.io helps indie hackers do PR with less time, effort, and money.Transcript, speaker information, and more...2020-01-1456 min
Indie Hackers#141 – Bootstrapping an App to Millions Through Sheer Persistence with Cesar Kuriyama of 1 Second EverydayWhen Cesar Kuriyama (@cesarkuriyama) first got started, he had nothing but a dream of freedom, an app idea, and a rapidly declining bank account. When every dev shop in New York City turned him down, things looked dire. But through sheer persistence and a penchant to seize every opportunity in front of him, Cesar managed to create an experience that people loved, give a talk on the TED main stage, launch a successful Kickstarter campaign, bootstrap his app to millions of dollars in revenue, and even get it featured in a Jon Favreau movie. In this episode we break...2020-01-021h 33
Indie Hackers#140 – Vital Learnings from Bootstrapping and Selling a $55k a Month Business with Arvid Kahl of FeedbackPandaIn the span of two years, Arvid Kahl (@arvidkahl) and his partner Danielle Simpson (@SimpsonDaniK) went from new idea, to $55k a month in revenue, to selling their business, all without hiring a single employee. In this episode Arvid and I discuss the ideal market size for indie hackers to target, the importance of building with a specific audience in mind, and the vital learnings from Arvid's past businesses that contributed to his recent success.Transcript, speaker information, and more: https://www.indiehackers.com/podcast/140-arvid-kahl-of-feedbackpanda2019-12-161h 13
Indie Hackers#139 – Pursuing a Mission While Bootstrapping to Millions with John O'Nolan of GhostWhen John O'Nolan (@JohnONolan) set out to create Ghost, he made an unintuitive decision for a mission-driven founder: to use his skillset to tackle the *obvious* thing to work on, rather than chasing the most *interesting* thing to work on. But 8 years later, and perhaps as a direct result of that decision, Ghost finds itself in one of the most interesting places of any indie business I've had on the show: reinventing online publishing in the the midst of a crisis for journalism, and making close to $2M/year while doing it.Transcript, speaker information, and more...2019-12-131h 05
Indie Hackers#138 – Finding a Positive Feedback Loop to Profitability with Robert James Gabriel of HelperbirdRobert James Gabriel (@RobertJGabriel) never had it easy growing up. Before he was finally diagnosed with dyslexia at age 17, he had teachers counsel him to drop out of school and was told he would never amount to anything. But with some positive encouragement from a few helpful mentors and individuals, Robert found his way, learned to code, and became a prolific indie hacker. In this episode Robert and I discuss the psychological effects of being trapped inside both negative and positive feedback loops, his strategy for coming up with dozens of product ideas, and the story behind how he...2019-12-0936 min
Indie Hackers#137 – Creating an Ecosystem for Millions by Building for Yourself with Taylor Otwell of LaravelWhen Taylor Otwell (@taylorotwell) first sat down to create Laravel, he had no idea it would be the seed of an ecosystem that would revitalize an entire programming language. He was just building it for himself. In the years to come, his "build it for myself" strategy would continue to pay off, resulting in numerous million-dollar products such as Forge, Envoy, Spark, and Nova. In this episode Taylor and I discuss his strategy for turning his own problems into a source of product ideas; how to have extraordinary impact as a solo founder and self-described "regular guy;"and the...2019-11-271h 07
Hackers Archives - Software Engineering DailyIndie Hackers with Courtland Allen Holiday Repeat
Originally published November 4, 2016
Indie Hackers is a website that profiles independent developers who have made profitable software projects, usually without raising any money. These projects make anywhere from a few hundred dollars a month to more than $100,000 as in the case with park.io, one of the services profiled by Indie Hackers.
Courtland Allen is the creator, engineer, and interviewer behind Indie Hackers. For each business that is profiled by Indie Hackers, Courtland conducts a short interview with the founder.
Courtland joins the show to discuss the changing trends that are...2019-11-251h 04
Software Engineering DailyIndie Hackers with Courtland Allen Holiday RepeatOriginally published November 4, 2016 Indie Hackers is a website that profiles independent developers who have made profitable software projects, usually without raising any money. These projects make anywhere from a few hundred dollars a month to more than $100,000 as in the case with park.io, one of the services profiled by Indie Hackers. Courtland
The post Indie Hackers with Courtland Allen Holiday Repeat appeared first on Software Engineering Daily.2019-11-251h 06Software Engineering DailyIndie Hackers with Courtland Allen Holiday RepeatOriginally published November 4, 2016Indie Hackers is a website that profiles independent developers who have made profitable software projects, usually without raising any money. These projects make anywhere from a few hundred dollars a month to more than $100,000 as in the case with park.io, one of the services profiled by Indie Hackers.Courtland Allen is the creator, engineer, and interviewer behind Indie Hackers. For each business that is profiled by Indie Hackers, Courtland conducts a short interview with the founder.Courtland joins the show to discuss the changing trends that are making it...2019-11-251h 06Software Engineering DailyIndie Hackers (3 Years Later) with Courtland AllenIndie Hackers is a platform for independent software businesses to discuss strategy and find inspiration. Courtland Allen founded Indie Hackers with the goal of sharing the stories of these businesses, and the company has become a thriving community of entrepreneurs, engineers, and creators. Business is a creative medium. The definition of a successful business is
The post Indie Hackers (3 Years Later) with Courtland Allen appeared first on Software Engineering Daily.2019-10-041h 14Business and PhilosophyIndie Hackers (3 Years Later) with Courtland Allen
Indie Hackers is a platform for independent software businesses to discuss strategy and find inspiration. Courtland Allen founded Indie Hackers with the goal of sharing the stories of these businesses, and the company has become a thriving community of entrepreneurs, engineers, and creators.
Business is a creative medium. The definition of a successful business is as subjective as the rules for what makes a successful work of art. A business owner can be miserable running a company that generates millions of dollars a year, and a new entrepreneur can feel ecstatic from making their first $5...2019-10-041h 08
The NEXT FrontierThe NEXT Frontier Interviews: Courtland AllenJoin The NEXT Frontier podcast and learn more about coding! In today's episode our CEO, Audrey Ling, talks with Courtland Allen about his company, Indie Hackers. Tune in and listen to Courtland's story of how he came up with the idea and how he went from having an idea to owning a company. Want to learn how to code yourself? Visit our website: https://www.nextacademy.com/quantum-degrees/coding2019-09-2259 min
Product Hunt RadioWhat not to do as a maker with Courtland AllenOn this episode Abadesi talks to Courtland Allen. He is a super talented designer and developer. In 2016 he founded Indie Hackers, an awesome community of bootstrappers and makers sharing their stories. Nine months later Stripe acquired the company. Courtland is also a Y Combinator alumnus and an MIT graduate with a degree in Computer Science. In this episode they talk about how to avoid making the most common maker mistakes.
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How and why Courtland became an Indie Hacker
“I spent a while following the traditional startup route. I started a startup, I...2019-08-2100 min
Indie Hackers#104 – Quick Chat with Dianna Allen of Budget Meal PlannerDianna Allen (@diannamallen) is the creator of Budget Meal Planner. In just two months, she's gone from having an idea to getting thousands of signups, articles on Lifehacker, and three #1 milestone posts on Indie Hackers. In this episode Dianna shares the story behind how she came up with her idea, validated it, and got her first users, and we break down what's made it so successful so far. Transcript, speaker information, and more: https://www.indiehackers.com/podcast/104-quick-chat-with-dianna-allen2019-07-2628 min
Get TogetherHow 150 personal emails sparked a community of 60,000 entrepreneurs 💻Courtland Allen, Founder of Indie HackersToday we're talking to Courtland Allen, the founder of Indie Hackers, a primarily online community for independent entrepreneurs. By “independent” I mean these are people who are building businesses that make their money from customers. (They're not backed by investors.)
What started as 150 personal emails to Courtland's friends and some strangers has grown today to a community of more than 60,000 entrepreneurs.
These people come together on Indie Hackers to share valuable stories and insights, or tap each others inspiration and advice. Sometimes, they get together in person too. Last month there were 55 Indie Hacker meetups all...2019-07-1855 min
Syntax - Tasty Web Development TreatsSide Hustles with Courtland Allen from Indie HackersIn this episode of Syntax, Scott and Wes talk all about side hustles with special guest Courtland Allen, from Indie Hackers! They talk about the story behind Indie Hackers, how to start your own side hustle, where to find ideas, listener questions, and more. LogRocket - Sponsor LogRocket lets you replay what users do on your site, helping you reproduce bugs and fix issues faster. It’s an exception tracker, a session re-player and a performance monitor. Get 14 days free at LogRocket. Freshbooks - Sponsor Get a 30 day free trial of Fres...2019-05-1557 min
Syntax - Tasty Web Development TreatsSide Hustles with Courtland Allen from Indie HackersIn this episode of Syntax, Scott and Wes talk all about side hustles with special guest Courtland Allen, from Indie Hackers! They talk about the story behind Indie Hackers, how to start your own side hustle, where to find ideas, listener questions, and more. LogRocket - Sponsor LogRocket lets you replay what users do on your site, helping you reproduce bugs and fix issues faster. It’s an exception tracker, a session re-player and a performance monitor. Get 14 days free at LogRocket. Freshbooks - Sponsor Get a 30 day free trial of Freshbooks at Freshbooks and put SY...2019-05-1557 min
Design Details224: Maybe It's The Carrots? (feat. Courtland Allen)Today we caught up with Courtland Allen, the creator of Indie Hackers. In this episode we dig into Courtland's background in engineering, design, and product building, how he ended up creating Indie Hackers, the journey to the Stripe acquisition, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of...2017-11-291h 19Business and PhilosophyTopic Roundtable with Courtland Allen and Caleb Meredith
Software Engineering Daily examines the world through the lens of software engineering. In most episodes, an expert in a particular topic joins the show as a guest, and we go into deep technical detail. Occasionally we like to do episodes where we survey a collection of topics.
In today’s topic roundtable, Caleb Meredith and Courtland Allen join me for a discussion of several questions: would it make sense for Facebook to build an operating system? Does online advertising work? How can you work productively on an engineering company with your brother as a co-founder?...2017-04-2454 min
Starting & SustainingCourtland Allen, Founder of Indie HackersCourtland's story is great because he's been on a bit of the roller coaster, and now he's starting fresh with Indie Hackers. He's interviewing other founders of businesses of all sizes and helping to shed light on what's possible for small independent software-based businesses. At the same time, the stories are also grounded in realistic stories of slow growth and hard work instead of just focusing on those businesses that hit the jackpot. Courtland's past experience combined with his discussions with other founders has given him some great perspective and insight on what works and doesn't work for small...2017-03-3032 min
Greatest Hits Archives - Software Engineering DailyMaking Money Online for Software Engineers with Courtland Allen
Engineers today have a variety of career options. You could go work for a large corporation, you could raise money and start a startup, you could freelance and move from job to job with freedom–or you could start a business with the goal of quickly becoming profitable.
Courtland Allen was a guest on Software Engineering Daily a few months ago, when he discussed Indie Hackers, a platform he built to share the stories of engineers building business on their own and making money.
We only touched the tip of the iceberg in ou...2017-01-3051 minHackers Archives - Software Engineering DailyMaking Money Online for Software Engineers with Courtland Allen
Engineers today have a variety of career options. You could go work for a large corporation, you could raise money and start a startup, you could freelance and move from job to job with freedom–or you could start a business with the goal of quickly becoming profitable.
Courtland Allen was a guest on Software Engineering Daily a few months ago, when he discussed Indie Hackers, a platform he built to share the stories of engineers building business on their own and making money.
We only touched the tip of the iceberg in ou...2017-01-3051 min
Two Black NerdsMIT, YC Alum, and Solo Founder: IndieHackers’ Courtland Allen on Work Ethic and Starting Your Own VentureIn this episode, Two Black Nerds talk to Courtland Allen, MIT graduate and YC Alum and the founder of IndieHackers’. Courtland tells them about his career as a programmer and how he made the progression from developer to founder and the lessons and skills he learned while at MIT and YCombinator. They also discuss the history of IndieHackers and how it was initially founded and created and the future direction of the website, with snippets of technical discussion here and there.
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IndieHackers: How to Come Up With a Bu...2016-11-2300 minHackers Archives - Software Engineering DailyIndie Hackers with Courtland Allen
Indie Hackers is a website that profiles independent developers who have made profitable software projects, usually without raising any money. These projects make anywhere from a few hundred dollars a month to more than $100,000 as in the case with park.io, one of the services profiled by Indie Hackers.
Courtland Allen is the creator, engineer, and interviewer behind Indie Hackers. For each business that is profiled by Indie Hackers, Courtland conducts a short interview with the founder.
Courtland joins the show to discuss the changing trends that are making it easier to bootstrap...2016-11-041h 03Greatest Hits Archives - Software Engineering DailyIndie Hackers with Courtland Allen
Indie Hackers is a website that profiles independent developers who have made profitable software projects, usually without raising any money. These projects make anywhere from a few hundred dollars a month to more than $100,000 as in the case with park.io, one of the services profiled by Indie Hackers.
Courtland Allen is the creator, engineer, and interviewer behind Indie Hackers. For each business that is profiled by Indie Hackers, Courtland conducts a short interview with the founder.
Courtland joins the show to discuss the changing trends that are making it easier to bootstrap...2016-11-041h 03