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Learn German with Micro StoriesDer Hochzeitsanzug mit 26 Logos [Easy German - A2]Practice this micro story on https://upwordo.com/ for free - with interactive exercises, vocabulary, memo helps, grammar tips, and more.DEUTSCH:Dagobert Renouf hat einen Traum. Er will ein erfolgreiches Startup gründen. Fünf Jahre lang arbeitet er jeden Tag und gibt 100.000 Dollar für sein Geschäft aus.Seine Frau Anna arbeitet mit ihm, aber sie vergessen, das Leben zusammen zu genießen. Sie trennen sich fast.Eines Tages sagt Dagoberts Körper Stopp. Seine Gesundheit ist sehr schlecht, und er erleidet ein Burnout. Sein Startup scheitert.Ende 2025 hatte Dagobert kein Geld mehr. Trotzdem will e...
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LaunchDay PodcastSabyr Nurgaliyev – Social Brand Monitoringhttps://socialbrandmonitoring.com/?ref=launchday
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2025-07-2259 minLaunchDay PodcastTadas Gedgaudas – topYappershttps://www.topyappers.com/?utm_source=launchday&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=launchday_3
2025-07-2147 minLaunchDay PodcastLydia Stepanek – Too Phishyhttps://www.toophishy.com?utm_source=launchday&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=launchday_3
2025-07-2138 minLaunchDay PodcastSergey Nazarov – Screen Charmhttps://screencharm.com/?utm_source=launchday&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=launchday_3
2025-07-1935 minLaunchDay PodcastYahia Bakour – brand.devhttps://brand.dev?utm_source=launchday&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=launchday_3
2025-07-1939 minLaunchDay PodcastDaniel Zuleta – Hexpandifyhttps://www.hexpandify.com/?utm_source=launchday&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=launchday_3
2025-07-1838 minLaunchDay PodcastDominik Sumer – Vemetrichttps://vemetric.com?utm_source=launchday&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=launchday_3
2025-07-1852 minLaunchDay PodcastChad Sakonchick – BetterLegalBetterLegal is sponsoring LaunchDay #3https://betterlegal.com?utm_source=launchday&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=launchday_3
2025-07-171h 49LaunchDay PodcastVlad Stan – SprintDojohttps://sprintdojo.com?utm_source=launchday&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=launchday_3
2025-07-1656 minLaunchDay PodcastSamuel Vrablik – Chatistohttps://chatisto.com?utm_source=launchday&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast
2025-07-1553 min2025-07-1157 minLaunchDay PodcastAhmet Özışık – GitLoom"I never gave up somehow."GitLoom.aiTakeawaysEstonia is a prime location for startups in Europe.Freelancing can hinder the launch of personal projects.Git Loom aims to simplify reporting for agency owners
2025-07-1034 minLaunchDay PodcastLaunchDay #2 – Nikhil Agrawal – FormNXhttps://formnx.com/TakeawaysNikhil transitioned from a stressful job to freelancing.Customer support is a key focus for Nikhil's business.Nikhil emphasizes the importance of putting in 100% effort.Nikhil's journey highlights the importance of taking risks.
2025-07-0730 minLaunchDay PodcastLaunchDay #2 – Maxime Dupré – ChampSignalhttps://champsignal.com/Sound Bites"I had a lot to lose.""You need a quest.""Success is inevitable."
2025-07-0752 minLaunchDay PodcastLaunchDay #2 – Manuele Capacci - Harkerhttps://www.getharker.com/TakeawaysManuele is a product designer who builds tools to optimize his workflow.He created a transcription tool called Harker that works locally.Harker focuses on speed and privacy, avoiding cloud processing.The tool allows users to transcribe audio quickly with minimal delay.Manuele emphasizes the importance of user feedback for improvements.He has developed several plugins and tools for design software.Manuele's approach is to create simple, effective solutions for common problems.He is also working on a prompt manager to streamline prompt usage.
2025-07-0624 minLaunchDay PodcastLaunchDay #2 – David Norman – Hyperfeedhttps://www.hyperfeed.ai/TakeawaysDavid transitioned from a fintech startup to developing AI agents.The original idea was a podcasting app, which pivoted to AI workflows.Hyperfeed is designed to generate content based on real data sources.
2025-07-0624 minLaunchDay PodcastLaunchDay #2 – Daniel Legut – HumanQRhttps://www.humanqr.com/TakeawaysDaniel Legut has been indie hacking for years, focusing on software and hardware projects.Daniel's QR code project aims to make QR codes visually appealing.Daniel's work includes creating QR codes that can be printed on various surfaces.The conversation highlights the importance of aesthetics in technology and user experience.
2025-07-0541 minLaunchDay PodcastLaunchDay #2 – Alexander Isora – Paracasthttps://www.paracast.io/TakeawaysAuthenticity is key in product promotion.Building a simple product can be more effective than a complex one.Creating a promo video should be accessible to all founders.Exploring new projects can reignite passion for entrepreneurship.
2025-07-0550 minLaunchDay PodcastLaunchDay #2 – Andrii Romasiun – Swetrixhttps://swetrix.com/TakeawaysThe analytics market is highly competitive, requiring unique features to stand out.Marketing efforts are now a priority for Andrii's growth strategy.Programmatic SEO has proven effective in driving targeted traffic.Finding a niche can simplify marketing and user acquisition.He aims to focus on high-intent traffic for better conversion rates
2025-07-0427 minLaunchDay PodcastLaunchDay #2 – Andrew (andrewc0des) – Chatimushttps://www.chatimus.com/TakeawaysAndrew has been coding for 15 yearsHe shifted from photography to cybersecurityAndrew is developing a real-life social network app called BroTap.Chattamus is designed to be an AI companion that listens and provides real-time insights.Andrew envisions a marketplace for customizable versions of Chattamus.
2025-07-0433 minLaunchDay PodcastLaunchDay #2 – Simon Høiberg – FounderStackhttps://www.founderstack.pro/TakeawaysSimon Høiberg has built a portfolio of SaaS products tailored for founders and small businesses.The acquisition of Twitter by Elon Musk significantly impacted many social media tools, including FeedHive.Simon lost a substantial portion of his user base due to changes in Twitter's API pricing.Building a product based on user demand can lead to successful launches, as seen with LinkDripAI tools like 8Base can streamline customer support and improve efficiency.Lifetime deals can be a viable strategy if priced correctly and managed well.
2025-07-0130 min2025-06-3046 minLaunchDay PodcastLaunchDay #2 – Nick Freiling – StampFanshttps://www.stampfans.com/Takeaways:Nick Freiling's journey began with a passion for building websites.He transitioned from academia to entrepreneurship after dropping out of grad school.Freiling built a market research agency called Peoplefish before moving to indie hacking.His father, an entrepreneur, encouraged him to pursue business over traditional jobs.Nick Freiling's new project, Stamp Fans, is a subscription service for physical mail.The service allows creators to send personalized mail to their subscribers.Stamp Fans has a low unsubscribe rate of less than 5%.Physical mail creates a deeper connection between creators and their...
2025-06-2920 minLaunchDay PodcastLaunchDay #2 – Elie Steinbock – InboxZerohttps://www.getinboxzero.com/TakeawaysElie has never had a traditional job, starting his career later in life.His first project, a fantasy football game, gained significant traction with over 250,000 signups.Freelancing led to the creation of an agency model, providing passive income.Inbox Zero is an AI assistant designed to manage emails efficiently.The product categorizes emails and drafts responses to streamline communication.Elie has 14,000 signups for Inbox Zero, with a growing number of paying customers.Tiny Seed provides funding without the pressure of VC expectations.The focus of Tiny Seed is on building sustainable...
2025-06-2826 minLaunchDay PodcastLaunchDay #2 – StarStories by Haroldhttps://www.starstories.ai/TakeawaysHarold's upbringing with deaf parents shaped his adaptability and communication skills.The importance of physical books in a digital world is emphasized.Star Stories allows families to create personalized children's books.Technology can lead to societal addiction, especially among children.Parenting is one of the most rewarding yet challenging experiences.Balancing work and family life requires effective time management.The legacy of parenting extends beyond individual achievements.Marketing strategies should focus on the unique aspects of a product.Engaging storytelling is crucial for children's development.The conversation highlights the need for...
2025-06-2738 minLaunchDay PodcastLaunch Day #1 – BlackTwist by MattiaTakeawaysMattia transitioned from freelance marketing to indie making.He launched two SaaS products, including Black Twist.Black Twist is designed for the Threads platform.Customer feedback is crucial in product development.The tool allows users to manage social media engagement efficiently.A 100-day posting challenge helps users build consistency.The product focuses on solving real user problems.Pricing includes a discount for early adopters.Team collaboration features enhance productivity.The indie making journey involves continuous learning and adaptation.
2025-06-2730 min2025-06-2720 minLaunchDay PodcastLaunchDay #1 - Captioneer Plugin by Nic DeanCaptioneer is the fastest & easiest animated captions for Premiere Pro video editors. Download it at: https://captioneer.com
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This Indie Life33: Mattia's burnout gave him confidenceHe burned out only 3 months after starting his indie startup. But one year later found a deeper confidence and became unstoppable. My chat with @heymattia is out 💪---Subscribe to THIS INDIE LIFE podcastApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-indie-life/id1648517057Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6QoeR2odVYQPYnfiTC5EggYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@indielifepodEverywhere else - https://indielifepod.com/subscribeShow notesHis twitter - twitter.com/heymattiaHis newsletter - themakerjourney.comHis new product: blacktwist.app
2024-08-301h 31This Indie Life32: Dominik finds peace in the grindHe hustled for years and only started relaxing when he reached $8K MRR. My chat with fellow indie hacker @sobedominik is out 🎙You can listen to THIS INDIE LIFE podcast anywhereApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-indie-life/id1648517057Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6QoeR2odVYQPYnfiTC5EggYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@indielifepodEverywhere else - https://indielifepod.com/subscribeShow notesHis twitter - https://twitter.com/sobedominikHis main product - https://www.helpkit.soHis side project - https://www.fil...
2024-07-261h 22This Indie Life31: Marie is in energy savings modeMy interview with Marie Ng is out 🎙After growing her app to more than 20,000 users in 3 years, she’s often stuck working on admin tasks that kill her energy. But she found ways to recharge and keep the burnout away 🧘♂️ 🔋My favorite moment is at 33:52.---Marie's linksHer twitterHer productThis week's sponsor - LoopLoop - unify your inboxes from all apps - special price with code INDIELIFEGreg Fragin X accountDago's linksDagobert's TwitterDago's Twitter CourseDago's NewsletterShow linksCall the indie hotlineSpon
2024-05-231h 25This Indie Life30: Dmytro and Dago wonder if his product is too smallMy interview with Dmytro Krasun is out 🎙Even though he has a successful product, he doesn’t make enough money to escape the grind and feels trapped in his business. But he has a plan to eventually grow outside of it 💪---Dmytro's linksHis twitterHis productHis websiteHis newsletterMeditation app he recommendsJason CohenApril DunfordThis week's sponsor - BetterLegalBetterLegal - setup an LLC in the US in 5 minutes - exclusive special price for us by using this link! (appears at checkout)Chad Sakonchick X accountDago's linksDagobert...
2024-05-101h 20This Indie Life29: Lukas and Dago talk about burnout and therapyI finally overcame my perfectionist tendencies and edited the podcast episode with Lukas Hermann 🥳We talked about the dark stuff he’s been through as an entrepreneur: from getting betrayed by his first cofounder to a physical breakdown that will keep him scarred for life...But we had fun the whole time 😁---Lukas' linksstagetimer Lukas' twitterHis custom lego setDago's linksDagobert's TwitterDago's Twitter CourseDago's NewsletterOur linksCall the indie hotlineSponsor us
2024-04-261h 19This Indie Life28: Nico and Dago talk about the dark side of entrepreneurshipThe first guest of This Indie Life is here!Nico and I talked about the dark side of entrepreneurship: from getting his first gray hair at 26 to being on the verge of breaking up with his girlfriend... but we had some laughs too 😁Nico's linksNico's TwitterTalknotes - his audio transcription + rewriting appMaker Ads Guide - course on running adsSo you suck, now what? - post on his blogThis week's sponsor - BetterLegalChad Sakonchick X accountBetterLegal - Setup an LLC in the US in 5 minutesDago's linksDagobert's Twi...
2024-03-2758 minThis Indie Life27: James is gone; Dago is backIn this episode, Dago quits his job and comes back to the indie life. Meanwhile James is nowhere to be found and the podcast is headed towards a new direction.Dagobert linksDagobert's TwitterDago's Twitter CourseDago's NewsletterJames linksJames' TwitterIndie Bites - indie founder chats2 Hour Podcast - podcasting courseWhitstable Craft Co - handmade leather walletsPodPanda - podcast editing
2024-03-2026 min
BootstrFMBootstr Episode 6 with DagobertIn this sixth episode of BootstrFM, we have Dagobert as our main guest. He shares all about his journey, why he decided to stop working on his startup, when we can expect the next startup memes and most importantly, what he will be up to in the future.
2023-11-291h 01This Indie Life26: James gets a fancy shirt; Dago gets a divorceIn this episode, Dago has a big life event which is going to change the trajectory of his indie life. Meanwhile, I reflect on one of my best weeks in a while being on form after spending some time away relaxing.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:41 James updates12:07 Dago updatesDagobert linksDagobert's TwitterDago's Twitter CourseLogology - high quality logos and brandsMemelogy - the best startup memesJames linksJames' TwitterIndie Bites - indie founder chats2 Hour Podcast - podcasting courseWhitstable Craft Co - handmade leather walletsPodPanda - podcast editing
2023-11-2325 minThis Indie Life25: Are side projects impossible to make successful?In this episode, Dago talks about why he can’t do side projects anymore without going al in, but he does have a plan. Meanwhile, I’ve had a big week with my podcast Indie Bites, speaking to a bootstrapping legend, but having to overcome a metric shit ton of imposter syndrome.About Dagobert (to be updated soon...)Previously a money-chasing software engineer, but now building his own startup with his wife, Logology (that's the name of the startup, not his wife). It took them more than two years just to build a product and had to u...
2023-10-1626 minThis Indie Life24: We're back and indie hacking againIn this episode, Dago talks about how the honeymoon period for his job is over and how he’s going to address it with side projects. Is logology coming back? Meanwhile, I’ve been settling back into a new slightly too relaxed routine with my whale client and wonder what I need to do to make some progress with my side projects.About Dagobert (to be updated soon...)Previously a money-chasing software engineer, but now building his own startup with his wife, Logology (that's the name of the startup, not his wife). It took them more than...
2023-10-0521 minThis Indie Life23: Are we no longer indie hackers? (Dago's job update)In this episode, Dago has started his new job and gives an update on what it’s like now he’s joined the dark side. Is he happy? Does he regret the decision? All will be revealed in this update conversation. I, meanwhile, travel to Dago’s country, avoid him completely and drive to the furthest point away from him to do some work.Dago updates:How he's finding his new jobDoes he regret it?Pros / consJames updates:Driving 1,600 miles to the South of FranceMoving the flat aroundWallet biz updateAbout Dagobert (to be...
2023-07-1025 minThis Indie Life22: Closing down Logology (Dago's startup)In this episode, Dago’s got a big announcement. You might have seen on Twitter, he’s closing down his startup Logology and getting a job. I’ll read his whole tweet and then we’ll discuss why he’s making such a big decision.Read Dago's tweet.About Dagobert (to be updated soon...)Previously a money-chasing software engineer, but now building his own startup with his wife, Logology (that's the name of the startup, not his wife). It took them more than two years just to build a product and had to use most of ou...
2023-06-1325 minThis Indie Life21: Where have we been?Dago and I have taken a break from the pod while Dago gets to the bottom of his burnout. He's spent some time meditating and figuring out what the next steps are for his indie hacking journey. I have been galavanting around the world and away from my problems, spending time in both New York and Brazil, despite still being in crippling debt.Dago Updates:Figuring out burnoutShould he get a job?James Updates:Trip to New York and BrazilStill struggling with motivation / directionAbout DagobertPreviously a money-chasing software engineer, but...
2023-06-0225 min
The Bootstrapped Founder212: Dagobert Renouf — The Emotional Journey of Entrepreneurship“As an entrepreneur, you need someone you’ve been through shit with already” — and that’s exactly why Dagobert and Lucie are the perfect power couple co-founders. I chatted with @dagobertrenouf about overcoming struggle, growing a business together, and dealing with the lack of motivation when things get complicated.We discuss the power of Twitter and building an audience before creating a product. Dagobert shares his personal journey with Logology and how he lost motivation before finding inspiration from his Twitter community. He also talks about the importance of understanding customers' problems before building a product and how he pla...
2023-05-031h 01This Indie Life20: Dago "I am a Twitter rockstar"In this episode, Dago has decided he is a Twitter Rockstar and tries to justify himself, meanwhile, I’ve made huge progress in paying off my debts and there’s even some positive leather news.Dago Updates:Coming to terms with the fact he's a Twitter rockstarThoughts on the Twitter API price increaseJames Updates:New sponsor deal going wellSold more walletsAbout DagobertPreviously a money-chasing software engineer, but now building his own startup with his wife, Logology (that's the name of the startup, not his wife). It took them more than...
2023-04-2425 min
Hypefury PresentsS02E05 Increase your visibility on the Twitter timeline with Dagobert RenoufDagobert is the Twitter meme king in our little Startup and Founder scene. But not only that, he's a Master at creating visibility for himself and his tweets in the timeline.In this episode, you'll learn how to get the same results as Dagobert. He reveals his biggest secrets from the Twitter Growth course he recently released. Even I learned a lot from him!
2023-04-2137 minThis Indie Life19: Dago is cured!In this episode, Dago’s got to the bottom of his illness and is on the road to recovery, you won’t believe what it is! After months of positivity and growth, I might be running into some mental health problems so we try and stop it from getting worse, but there is some good news from me later on.Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oVPOcy8WcbgAbout DagobertPreviously a money-chasing software engineer, but now building his own startup with his wife, Logology (that's the name of the startup, not his wife...
2023-04-1025 minThis Indie Life18: The AI skeptics embrace AIIn this episode, Dago is up and about, looking fantastic in his recording setup. We'll be diving deep into a topic that's on everyone's minds - artificial intelligence. Despite being skeptics at heart, Dago and I have both started to embrace AI in various aspects of our lives, and we're excited to share our thoughts and experiences with you.Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking chat about the fascinating world of AI, as we explore the ways in which this groundbreaking technology is changing our lives, for better or for worse. So sit back, relax...
2023-04-0421 minThis Indie Life17: Where is the finish line?In this episode, Dago is still sick so records from bed and tries to find out his customer’s deepest darkest fears. Meanwhile, I’ve had a positive week having discussions about selling indie bites, or maybe finding an alternative solution to my short term money problems, but I do have to tackle a little bit of rejection along the way.Dago updatesWent to doctorsBrain fog is clearingDebating how to record next course segmentJames updatesEnjoying momentumWary of burnoutWorking towards a goalAbout DagobertPreviously a money-chasing software engineer, but now...
2023-03-2224 minThis Indie Life16: Finding joy in workIn this episode, Dago is coming to terms with working less and making the most of it. I’m not talking sipping mamosas, I’m talking optimizing his Twitter time. I share more details about my long term indie bites partnership, although there might be a stumbling block in the way in my quest for being debt-free.Watch us on YouTube 📹Dago's course 🐦Buy a leather wallet from James 💳Podcast website 🎙️Dago updates/reflectionsbeing forced to optimize my twitter time is coola.i is cool but takes the joy of creating awayJames updates/reflectionsInd...
2023-03-1622 min
VezaTalksVezaTalks 012: Dagobert RenoufIn this episode, we're thrilled to have Dagobert Renouf, founder of Logology, as our special guest. Dagobert left his high-paying job to pursue his passion for building a startup with his wife, and he quickly realized that the traditional marketing methods he had learned simply didn't work in the digital age. He charted his own path to success by interacting with over 500 Twitter comments every working day, which allowed him to build a more personal brand and grow his Twitter following to over 60,000 followers.Dagobert shares his insights and experiences with our listeners, discussing the myths and...
2023-03-0937 minThis Indie Life15: Staying positive and one-year deal for Indie BitesIn this episode, Dago is still sick so records from bed and tries to find out his customer’s deepest darkest fears. Meanwhile, I’ve had a positive week having discussions about selling indie bites, or maybe finding an alternative solution to my short term money problems, but I do have to tackle a little bit of rejection along the way.Watch us on YouTube 📹Dago's course 🐦Buy a leather wallet from James 💳Podcast website 🎙️Dago updates/reflectionsStill sickJames updates/reflectionsIndie Bites sponsorship dealStarted tracking my timeLemon SqueezyAbout DagobertPreviously a mo...
2023-03-0723 minThis Indie Life14: Uncovering fears and getting rejectedIn this episode, Dago is still sick so records from bed and tries to find out his customer’s deepest darkest fears. Meanwhile, I’ve had a positive week having discussions about selling indie bites, or maybe finding an alternative solution to my short term money problems, but I do have to tackle a little bit of rejection along the way.Watch us on YouTube 📹Dago's course 🐦Buy a leather wallet from James 💳Podcast website 🎙️Dago updates/reflectionsStill sickWorking on landing page fears / problemsBought twitter blue check for conversion ratesJames updates/reflectionsConversations arou...
2023-02-2726 minThis Indie Life13: Getting sick and should James sell his podcast?In this episode, Dago talks about reinventing himself on Twitter, dealing with sickness as a founder and he attempts to find 50 shades of grey to wear. I meanwhile ponder just a single thing, is it worth selling my baby? (aka my podcast).Watch us on YouTube 📹Dago's course 🐦Buy a leather wallet from James 💳Podcast website 🎙️Dago updates/reflectionsWrote tweets for 3 weeks instead of 1Got sick so can’t do logology 2 this weekFinally found my “lifetime” outfitJames updates/reflectionsDid Skiing Trip, got ill, now back to workConsidering selling Indie BitesFiguring out a cash injection and...
2023-02-1723 minThis Indie Life12: Dago gets into debtIn this episode Dago gets himself into debt, only works 19 hours in a week, and enjoys using AI. Will we get the old Dago back, who knows? Meanwhile I manage to publish an episode of Indie Bites with my leather man, increase my prices despite my reservations and am about to hit a big milestone for the month.Watch us on YouTube 📹Dago's course 🐦Buy a leather wallet from James 💳Podcast website 🎙️Dago updates/reflectionsDug into a.i for LogologyLogology customer researchI could literally not do anything else but tweet and we would be goodPreparing the move: buy...
2023-01-2025 minThis Indie Life11: Burnout and bifoldsDago talks about his impromptu Twitter hiatus and shares some nuggets of wisdom from his course, James is back on his feet after a down period after selling some bi-fold wallets on Twitter and tries to convince Dago why he should exercise.Watch us on YouTube 📹Dago's course 🐦Buy a leather wallet from James 💳Podcast website 🎙️Dago updates/reflectionsTaken a break from tweetingNot feeling "in the game"Should you put links in your tweets?I don't understand why people exerciseJames updates/reflectionsStarted making and selling bi-fold walletsDifference in my mood with money vs witho...
2023-01-1623 minThis Indie Life10: Profit vs revenue and AI logo generatorsIn this episode Dago ponders how AI will affect his logo business and is thinking of moving to another part of the country to help his indie hacking. I have a battle with the UK postal service who decided not to ship wallets to customers and find out how much profit I made on the £5k of leather wallet sales in December.Watch us on YouTube 📹Dago's course 🐦Buy a leather wallet from James 💳Dago updates/reflectionsproduct update: A.I logo get me anxious / back in hardcore work modereflecting on the journey: audience first approach is 10x mor...
2023-01-1025 min
Build Your Thing – The Podcast For Content CreatorsHow to Find a Unique Angle to Sell Your Product in a Saturated Niche With Dagobert RenoufIf you want to sell online courses, you have two options.
Solution number 1, is selling a course around a topic nobody else sold before. But doing that is risky. Because there may be no market for it.
Solution number 2, is selling a course around a topic where there's already competition.
This is way less risky, but on the flip side, let me tell you this: you won’t succeed unless you find a unique angle to your course.
And this is exactly what we’re going to tackle in today’s episod...
2023-01-0352 minThis Indie Life9: Maintaining momentumThis episode, Dago talks about how much he’s enjoying doing a podcast and his plans for maintaining momentum for his course. I’m also thinking about momentum in the new year after crossing £5k this month in leather wallet sales in the run up to Christmas. Dago's updates:product update: so happy to do this podreflecting on the journey: audience first approach is 10x more geniusmeme: quit software job to build a startup (december 5th) → how lucky we are as founders, can go back to a job anytimepersonal: winter / tired AF now that make moneyJames...
2022-12-1724 minThis Indie Life8: What happens when the sales slow down?This episode, we reflect on our black friday sales and how Dago made a full-year worth of sales i a weekend, I meanwhile have a found a new lease of life thanks to my the leather wallet business but question the potential for it becoming something I spend more time on, or if it’s just a distraction.Dago:reflecting on the journey: More money 1 month vs 1 year, but the real challenge is to do the same with a productproduct update: Recording bonus, difficult to switch context. (1 year marketing / 1 year building)meme: thanks giving, guilty for la...
2022-12-0625 minThis Indie Life7: $2k wallet sales; $5k course sales in a dayJames has had a massive week making £1,600 in a day selling leather wallets, Dago has success with black friday sales and we finally get to the bottom of how you pronounce niche.Get Dago's course here 👈What we covered in this episode:Dago took some time offHow to pronounce NicheBlack friday salesMeme of the weekJames’ £1,600 in one day in wallet salesHow to capitalise on growthJames' newspaper adNew Indie Bites artSponsor - StatamicStatamic is a content management system built on Laravel that is designed to make building, managing, and scaling content...
2022-11-2624 minThis Indie Life6: Doubt and imposter syndromeThis episode, Dago talks about how he feels one week on from his course launch and some of the new ideas he has for keeping the momentum. I on the other hand was not having a good day when we recorded this, I was feeling a little down in the dumps and wasn’t even sure if we should record.But we want to be honest and truthful with this show, to give a real idea of what it’s like to be an indie founder, so decided to record and publish never the less. So you hear...
2022-11-1524 minThis Indie Life5: $16k course launch, but sad? Is going viral worth it?This episode Dago talks about how he made $16,000 launching his course and why he’s not feeling amazing about it, I go viral on Twitter and then make a promise I might not be able to keep.Get Dago's course here 👈What we covered in this episode:Dago's course launchPost launch-depressionIs Dago burnt out?Why James is in debtHow he can get out of itDago has NEVER been in debtJames' viral tweetWhy James deleted his viral tweetHow James can work more than 20 hours a weekSponsor - Ramen ClubMy favourite commu...
2022-11-0425 minThis Indie Life4: Deadlines, disagreements and launchesThis episode Dago talks about why he had to delay the launch of his course, we both discuss some of the disagreements we’ve had in the past few weeks and I think about how I can grow Indie Bites.Dago's Twitter course is launched! 🎉 Grab your copy here.What we covered in this episode:Dago updates:Struggling to launch his coursePerfectionism and all-nightersWhy you can’t launch on the same day as going viralAre deadlines pointless? “Deadlines are not absolute”Meme of the weekDisagreeing with a co-founderJames updates:Sold his motorbikeIndie Bites with Michele Han...
2022-11-0124 minThis Indie Life3: Burnout, course launch and AI toolsThis episode Dago is in full-prep mode for his Twitter course launch and talks about how the early access has helped them. Both of us are no stranger to burnout, so we discuss both our approaches to avoiding it, including revealing how many hours we both work each week. I think you’ll be surprised by our answers here.👉 Follow the pod on Twitter💸 Sponsor the showWhat we covered in this episode:What we think about AI toolsJames updatesCars dying, frustrated with life problemsJames' thoughts on New YorkSlippery slope of falling behind on workD...
2022-10-2525 minThis Indie Life2: Disagreeing on sponsors, clients and false validationThis episode is a little meta, because Dago and I discuss the launch of the show and if we should accept sponsors. So I said we’d be open and honest and sometimes we may even disagree, but I thought it might take longer than the second episode. We both have kinda different approaches to monetizing the show so we hash out our thoughts in this episode We do then go into our updates, where I talk about some exciting new client developments and Dago has a rollercoaster of a beta-launch for his course.Follow the pod on...
2022-10-1425 minThis Indie Life1: Intros, dollars and insomniaIn this episode, both Dago and I introduce ourselves, from there we head into our usual updates as Dago’s talks about his new Twitter course, why his most viral meme of all time is to keep him in check and we both had some deep realisations about our physical health might be more closely related to our startups than we think.Follow the pod on TwitterTalking points:Intro to the foundersJames construction podcasting mishapDagobert updatesprogress on twitter course and impostor syndromefeeling like i’m in danger building my startup and not sleeping / rand...
2022-10-0725 min
Innovators Can LaughOvercoming barriers to get into a VC with Tzvete DonchevaSend us a textI chatted with Tzvete Doncheva, International Investor Relations for VC firm PropTech1. PropTech1 targets founders who are building innovative businesses in the real estate industry. Tzvete’s path to VC is a little different than most. Her career first started in media before breaking into VC. During our chat, we discuss barriers one has to overcome to get into a VC and why female founders historically get less funding than males.If you’re interested in learning more about VCs, this episode is for you. Let’s dive in!
2022-07-0624 min