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Morning Maker ShowHow He built a multi-million Dollar Business from Scratch ― PostHog's James Hawkins shares it allHuge thanks to Jelly, PageAI, Sentry, Shipixen, Horse Browser, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space for making this show happen!Inside PostHog’s Journey to $100M: Insights from co-CEO and mother of hedgehogs: James HawkinsIn this episode, we chat with James Hawkins (https://x.com/james406), the co-founder of PostHog! James shares how PostHog is growing in revenue, the unique ways they approach marketing and sales, and the importance of being open source and developer-focused. He also gives tips on hiring strategies and the critical role of product innovation. Plus, we discuss their plans for embracing AI and new products in the pipeline. As per youge: like, comment & subscribe! 🚀00:29 In-Depth Presentation by James01:22 Product Development and Customer Base02:37 Support and Sales Team Evolution07:11 Revenue Goals and Strategic Shifts13:57 Marketing and Branding Strategies27:00 Building and Validating New Ideas32:10 Scaling Through User Recommendations32:21 Balancing Data-Driven Decisions and Gut Feelings32:57 Early Stage Product Focus: Debugging and Basic Analytics34:18 Expanding Beyond Engineering: Marketing and Sales Tools34:52 Building a Comprehensive Marketing Stack36:01 Challenges and Strategies in Tool Development40:37 Hiring Technical Founders: Pros and
2025-04-281h 06
Morning Maker ShowBootstrapping from $0 to $14k MRR - with Dmytro Krasun from ScreenshotOneHuge thanks to Sentry, Shipixen, Horse Browser, PageAI, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space for making this show happen!We had the pleasure of chatting with Dmytro Krasun (https://x.com/DmytroKrasun), the creator of ScreenshotOne (https://screenshotone.com). He shared his journey—from quitting his job to building ScreenshotOne, which now brings in $14K MRR. Dmytro opened up about everything, from how he marketed the product to how he’s scaling it today.Hope you join the conversation! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more awesome interviews. 🚀01:40 Dmytro's Philosophy on Kindness and Relationships04:01 The Challenges of Entrepreneurship04:17 Balancing Honesty and Niceness06:13 The Role of Physical Activity in Mental Health06:55 The Importance of Emotional Awareness12:13 The Decision to Quit a Stable Job21:33 The Birth of Screenshot One21:41 Sponsorship Segment: Thank you Sentry24:10 Overcoming Competitors and Finding a Niche37:28 Growth Strategies and Customer Acquisition45:45 Changing the Subject45:53 Rapid Caffeine Burst48:25 Drawing the Future53:20 Balancing Family and Work54:17 The Importance of Mental Health55:57 Navigating Entrepreneurship Challenges
2025-03-171h 25
Morning Maker ShowBootstrapping to $10k MRR LEGALLY with Lukas HermannHuge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, DeskBreak, browser.horse, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space for making this show happen!See transcripts and past episodes on morningmakershow.comFrom Dumb Luck to B2B Success: An Interview with Lukas Hermann (https://x.com/_lhermann)Join us in this hilarious and insightful episode featuring Lukas Hermann, CEO, and founder of StageTimer. We dive into his unexpected journey from feeling lucky and clueless to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Lukas shares his experiences with taxes, marketing chaos, and reinventing analytics while keeping things fun and lighthearted. Discover the secrets behind his 100% luck rate, his thoughts on bootstrapping versus funding, and even his adventures in learning to fly! Special shoutout to our sponsor, Sentry. Don't miss this entertaining and inspiring conversation!00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:19 Unexpected Tax Office Visit04:08 Lukas' Business Journey05:38 The First Successful Idea09:29 Entering a New Niche15:26 Marketing Strategies and Challenges18:18 SEO and Analytics Insights25:53 Custom Solutions for Tracking User Behavior27:37 Challenges and Insights in B2B Sales29:50 Exploring AI Tools for Business30:39 The Journey from Startups to Bootstrapping39:47 Balancing Family Life and Business44:54 Future Aspirations and Reflections
2025-03-0152 min
Morning Maker ShowWinning the AI goldrush 🔥 (Video of EP56)In this episode of The Morning Maker Show, Yasser from Chatbase reveals how he scaled to millions in revenue by selling to B2B companies and beating the competition! 🏆 He breaks down the top marketing channels that helped him grow, including Twitter, Reddit, and Google Ads, and explains how to stand out in a crowded market. 🚀
Want to learn how to outsmart competitors and scale your business to millions? Yasser’s strategies could be your blueprint to success!
Join our community at https://morningmakershow.com and connect with founders scaling their businesses.
00:00:00 Dealing with Competition in the AI Market 🔄
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2024-11-1414 min
Morning Maker ShowHow it is to hire at 20 🕺 (Video of EP56)In this episode of The Morning Maker Show, Yasser from Chatbase reveals how he scaled to millions in revenue by selling to B2B companies and beating the competition! 🏆 He breaks down the top marketing channels that helped him grow, including Twitter, Reddit, and Google Ads, and explains how to stand out in a crowded market. 🚀
Want to learn how to outsmart competitors and scale your business to millions? Yasser’s strategies could be your blueprint to success!
Join our community at https://morningmakershow.com and connect with founders scaling their businesses.
00:00:00 Comparing Marketing Channels: Reddit vs X 📊
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2024-11-1404 min
Morning Maker ShowFrom college to $4M ARR in 2 years 🚀 (Video of EP56)In this episode of The Morning Maker Show, Yasser from Chatbase reveals how he scaled to millions in revenue by selling to B2B companies and beating the competition! 🏆 He breaks down the top marketing channels that helped him grow, including Twitter, Reddit, and Google Ads, and explains how to stand out in a crowded market. 🚀
Want to learn how to outsmart competitors and scale your business to millions? Yasser’s strategies could be your blueprint to success!
Join our community at https://morningmakershow.com and connect with founders scaling their businesses.
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2024-11-1412 min
Morning Maker ShowEP56: $4M ARR with ChatBase with YasserHuge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, DeskBreak, browser.horse, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space for making this show happen!
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How Yasser Built Chatbase From Zero to Millions: Indie Hackers, AI Hype, and Growth Hacks!
Join us in this episode as we chat with Yasser, the founder and CEO of Chatbase. Learn how he turned his passion for AI and indie hacking into a multi-million dollar business. Yasser shares candid insights about launching Chatbase, building a product from customer feedback, navigating fierce competition, and leveraging viral growth hacks. Whether you're just starting out or looking for ways to scale your startup, you won't want to miss this conversation!
00:00 Explosive Growth and First Hire
00:22 Meet the Founder: Yasser's Journey
01:08 The Birth of Chatbase
02:22 Early Challenges and AI Integration
05:33 Going Viral: The Power of Social Media
06:55 Navigating Reddit and Marketing Strategies
09:36 Adapting to Customer Needs
13:15 Marketing Evolution: From Organic to Paid
20:33 Handling Competition and Copycats
27:08 Lessons from Past Projects
33:03 The Role of Luck in Success
35:20 Balancing Responsibilities and Sacrifices
37:13 Phases of Life and Work
38:30 The Vision for the Future
40:52 The Decision to Sell or Keep Building
43:37 Product Hunt Launch Strategy
46:31 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
53:48 Building a Brand with Customer Love
55:02 Closing Thoughts and Farewell
2024-11-0457 min
Morning Maker ShowEP55: 24 SaaS Ideas to Make Your First SaleHuge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, DeskBreak, browser.horse, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space for making this show happen!
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23 Killer Ideas to Make Your First $1,000 Online with AI Hacks and More!
In this episode, we break down 23 wild and crazy ways to score your first $1,000 online. From AI autocomplete to solo backlinks and even AI-generated office floor plans, we've got a ton of ideas that are as hilarious as they are genius. Plus, we share some funny personal stories (thanks, Sandra!) and give a big shoutout to our sponsor, Sentry, for keeping those pesky bugs out of our hair. It's a jam-packed episode full of design-focused tips, marketing hacks, and even some physical product concepts. Tune in, get inspired, and maybe build something of your own!
00:00 Introduction and Importance of Design
00:58 Cringe Intro and Episode Overview
01:17 Discussing Vulnerability and Idea Generation
02:22 The Role of Design in MVPs
05:01 Updates and Product Launches
05:36 Critique of Levels.io Website
08:12 The Importance of Customer Value
16:24 Personal Embarrassing Moments
22:49 First Idea: Time Zones Converter and Scheduler
24:53 Second Idea: YouTube Time Codes for Live Streams
27:44 Third Idea: Meeting Room Scheduler
31:42 Fourth Idea: Hosting Applications at Low Cost
33:55 Fifth Idea: Advanced Grammar Checker
37:01 Sixth Idea: Personal Branding on Social Media
40:45 Seventh Idea: Content Gap Analysis Tool
43:24 Eighth Idea: Airline Complaint Assistant
46:44 Ninth Idea: Automatic Screenshot Organizer
49:05 Tenth
2024-10-281h 39
Morning Maker ShowEP54: 4 Marketing Strategies You Can Use to Grow Your SaaSHuge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, DeskBreak, browser.horse, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space for making this show happen!
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Marketing Strategies: From Idea Validation to Choosing Channels
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of marketing strategies with Sandra and Dan. They discuss the journey from waking up inspired and motivated to finding the best channels for your product. They talk about the importance of validating your idea, understanding your target audience, and picking the right marketing channels. They also share their personal experiences with different marketing strategies, including running, making tweets go viral, and using SEO and free tools. Plus, hear about how they built their products around communities and found the right people to help them succeed. All of this, and more, packed into this episode, sponsored by Sentry. So grab a cup of coffee and join the conversation!
00:00 Introduction and Morning Motivation
00:27 Marketing Strategies Overview
01:32 Validating Ideas and Audience Targeting
04:40 Real-Life Examples and Success Stories
08:00 Challenges and Lessons Learned
12:03 Deep Dive into Product Validation
19:41 Understanding and Reaching Your Target Audience
28:40 Navigating Initial Target Groups
29:46 The Pitfalls of Premature Scaling
30:44 Learning from Mistakes and Feedback
34:26 Choosing the Right Marketing Channels
37:05 Building and Leveraging Communities
40:51 The Role of SEO and Data-Driven Decisions
50:02 Experimenting with Free Tools and Open Source
54:45 Wrapping Up: Key Takeaways and C
2024-10-2158 min
Morning Maker ShowEP53: Make your own SaaSHuge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, DeskBreak, browser.horse, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space for making this show happen!
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26 Ways to Make Your First Internet Dollar (and some crazy stuff with coconuts)
Join Dan and Sandra on this wild episode of the Indie Maker Cheese Show! 🤘 They kick things off with some fun chat about chocolate, coconuts, and the weirdest ways to eat gummy bears (Gummy bear vodka, anyone? 🍸). But the main event? Making your first internet dollar! 💰 They dive into 26 unique and crazy awesome ways to earn online, from SEO tools to niche social networks, including white labeling, job boards, AI tools, and much more. And guess what? They even talk about flipping underperforming businesses! 📈 As always, there's a lot of laughter, a ton of useful advice, and the wonderful community spirit that makes this show so special. Oh, and don't miss the shoutout to their sponsor, Sentry. Make sure you stick around till the end for some heartwarming reflections on the power of indie making!
00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter
01:24 Healthy Eating and Coconut Obsession
03:11 Making Your First Internet Dollar
03:56 Success Stories and First Payouts
06:41 John Rush's 26 Ways to Make Money
07:41 Micro SaaS and Productized Services
15:42 Marketplace Platforms and Membership Sites
19:41 White Labeling and Selling Data
24:40 Affiliate Marketing and Selling Leads
28:44 The Value of Domain Names
30:06 Investing in Digital Products
32:03 On-Demand Services and Niching Down
33:54 Creating Job Boards
35:23 Crowd
2024-10-211h 00
Morning Maker ShowEP52: $1M with B2CHuge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, DeskBreak, browser.horse, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space for making this show happen!
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From Strawberries to 1M App Sales: Chatting Marketing, B2B, and Cool Apps
In this episode, Sandra and Dan dive deep into the fun and challenges of marketing, managing B2B and B2C sales, testing apps (or not!), and the process of making a million dollars. They also test out some cool new apps like Uncover Lab, CopyCopter.ai, and discuss their experiences using Sentry to keep their apps running smoothly. Plus, some existential chats about strawberries, to-do lists, and whether you'd buy a farm if you struck it rich. Sponsored by Sentry.
00:00 Introduction and Initial Banter
00:37 Microphone Troubles and Show Teasers
02:48 B2B Sales Success Stories
06:51 The Importance of Testing Your Apps
09:57 Mark's Million Dollar Journey
13:10 Marketing and Creativity Insights
14:29 The Struggles of Repetitive Tasks
37:00 The Value of Subscription-Based Agencies
40:35 Job Security and Startups
41:25 Subscription Model Benefits
42:51 Outsourcing in Startups
43:51 Success Stories and Flexibility
45:06 Hiring Challenges and Transparency
46:11 Exploring Uncover Lab
47:44 Productizing Design Experience
48:45 SEO and Info Products
53:00 Figma to HTML Workflow
01:00:31 Sentry and Performance Tracking
01:08:02 Marketing and Product Launches
01:13:45 Conclusion and Upcoming Guests
2024-10-141h 14
Coffee with DevelopersBuilding and Marketing Products as an Indie Builder - Dan MindruIn this episode, I spoke with Dan Mindru about life as an indie maker, building, launching and marketing products alone. We spoke about whether its better to build a solid product, or just be able to market it well. ----------------------------------------Welcome to WeAreDevelopers, the #1 developer community in Europe! This is your one-stop destination for the latest tech insights, tutorials, and career advice to elevate your developer career.Stay updated Dev Digest, with our weekly newsletter featuring the most recent tech trends, career guidance, and original content crafted by developers, for developers.
2024-10-1029 min
Morning Maker ShowEP51: B2C is miseryHuge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, DeskBreak, browser.horse, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space for making this show happen!
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B2B Bets, Winter Wardrobe Win, and Marketing Mischief - Daniel Vassallo's Payday
Hang out with us as we explore the ups and downs of jumping into B2B, the surprisingly multi-use winter jackets, and Daniel Vassallo's huge Gumroad jackpot! We get into WordWare's crazy-hyped AI agents, real-time career advice, and what you can learn from LB.Club's smart pre-order marketing. Don’t miss our casual chatter with marketing hacks, laughs, and irony all around. Thanks to our sponsor, Sentry.io, for keeping those bugs fixed while we have a good time!
00:00 Introduction to B2B Opportunities
00:12 Casual Morning Chit-Chat
01:20 Technical Difficulties and Streaming Concerns
01:51 Deep Dive into B2B Strategies
02:08 Tony's Success Story
04:33 Challenges and Certifications in B2B
12:33 Advantages of B2B SaaS
12:52 Exploring B2B Market Niches
16:29 Customer Support in B2B
28:36 Max Blade's Innovative Products
38:13 WordWare: The New AI Tool
48:56 Prompt Generation and Search Accuracy
49:48 Marketing Insights and Personal Anecdotes
50:16 Work Experience and Humor
50:40 AI Image Generation and Limitations
51:35 Website Creation with AI
52:28 Comparing AI Tools and Their Applications
56:49 Technical vs Non-Technical Users
01:00:53 Exploring AI Wrappers and Use Cases
01:11:02 Daniel's Consulting Success
01:22:35 Launching a Newsletter Pack
01:39:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
2024-10-071h 39
Morning Maker ShowEP50: We ship something liveHuge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, DeskBreak, browser.horse, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space for making this show happen!
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Creating elebee.club: Chaos, Marketing, and Memes!
Welcome to the Morning Maker Show! Join Dan and Sandra on a wild ride as they build 'Elebee Club' from scratch, centralizing newsletters for indie makers. They pick a name, set up a snazzy website with Shipixen, and even drop some naming strategies. You'll get a crash course in marketing, community-driven projects, and a glimpse into PR campaigns for startups. Expect debates, feature tweaks, and plenty of laughs at their mishaps. Shoutout to our sponsor, Sentry, for keeping things bug-free. Stick around for the chaos, community news highlights, and the best rollercoaster of product development!
00:00 Introduction and Initial Banter
00:22 Community News Highlights
00:43 Interview with Dan from LemonSqueezy
05:50 Discussion on Product Hunt Success
11:51 Deep Dive into ShipXN and Page UI
25:33 Sandra's New Idea: Newsletter Directory
46:22 Brainstorming the Perfect Name
53:55 What Not to Do: A Cautionary Tale
54:17 Community Updates and Funny Moments
55:55 The Power of Negative Feedback
57:20 Indie Makers and Physical Products
58:47 Domain Purchase and Logo Design
01:03:16 Building and Deploying a Website
01:14:23 Celebrating Small Successes
01:19:20 PR Campaigns and AI Search
01:24:33 Marketing Strategies and Future Plans
01:32:41 Conclusion and Next Steps
2024-09-291h 36
Morning Maker ShowSaying NO to $500,000 Salary To Make $ Millions from Scratch ― with Daniel Vassallo (Video of EP49)Huge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets, SeoStuff, ValidateMySaaS for making this show happen!
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From Amazon to Indie Success: Daniel Vassallo's Journey
In 2019, Daniel Vassallo’s left his job paying $500k at Amazon and starting his own small bets, making $1M in revenue 3 years into self-employment.
He is now running a community of almost 6k people called Small Bets.
See how Daniel decided to leave a high-paying job to pursue a more fulfilling lifestyle. From sending a lucrative email, woodworking high-end cutting boards during the pandemic, this episode has it all! Daniel shares valuable insights on embracing randomness, adapting to market changes, and ltips for those considering a career change and making their own startups.
00:00 Intro
00:39 Introduction and Greetings
00:56 Meet Daniel Vasallo: From Amazon to Indie Success
01:53 The Decision to Leave Amazon
04:15 Embracing a New Lifestyle
04:58 Challenges and Realizations
09:20 The Importance of Small Wins
12:04 The Role of Randomness in Success
29:13 Freelancing and Diversifying Income
34:09 Managing the Small Bets Community
38:49 Transitioning from Discord to Campfire
50:44 Struggles with Class Attendance
51:44 Adapting to Market Changes
53:52 Exploring New Business Ideas
56:05 The Value of One-on-One Interactions
58:59 Small Bets and Indie Hacking
01:08:02 Marketing vs. Coding
01:09:33 The Importance of Marketing for Indie Hackers
01:11:05 The Cutting Board Venture
01:17:07 Rapid Fire Questions
01:25:36 Thought-Provoking Tweets
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2024-09-022h 11
Morning Maker ShowEP49: Saying NO to $500,000 Salary To Make $ Millions from Scratch ― with Daniel VassalloHuge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, DeskBreak, browser.horse, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets, SeoStuff, ValidateMySaaS for making this show happen!
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From Amazon to Indie Success: Daniel Vassallo's Journey
In 2019, Daniel Vassallo’s left his job paying $500k at Amazon and starting his own small bets, making $1M in revenue 3 years into self-employment.
He is now running a community of almost 6k people called Small Bets.
See how Daniel decided to leave a high-paying job to pursue a more fulfilling lifestyle. From sending a lucrative email, woodworking high-end cutting boards during the pandemic, this episode has it all! Daniel shares valuable insights on embracing randomness, adapting to market changes, and ltips for those considering a career change and making their own startups.
00:00 Intro
00:39 Introduction and Greetings
00:56 Meet Daniel Vasallo: From Amazon to Indie Success
01:53 The Decision to Leave Amazon
04:15 Embracing a New Lifestyle
04:58 Challenges and Realizations
09:20 The Importance of Small Wins
12:04 The Role of Randomness in Success
29:13 Freelancing and Diversifying Income
34:09 Managing the Small Bets Community
38:49 Transitioning from Discord to Campfire
50:44 Struggles with Class Attendance
51:44 Adapting to Market Changes
53:52 Exploring New Business Ideas
56:05 The Value of One-on-One Interactions
58:59 Small Bets and Indie Hacking
01:08:02 Marketing vs. Coding
01:09:33 The Importance of Marketing for Indie Hackers
01:11:05 The Cutting Board Venture
01:17:07 Rapid Fire Questions
01:25:36 Though
2024-09-022h 11
Morning Maker ShowEP48: 250k investments, 1k MRR and fake discountsHuge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, LinkDr, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, browser.horse, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets, SeoStuff, DeskInvestor, ValidateMySaaS for making this show happen!
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2024-08-261h 28
Morning Maker ShowEP47: $2M a Year Running 24 Startups ― John Rush tells us how 💪Huge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets, SeoStuff, ValidateMySaaS for making this show happen!
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2024-08-191h 50Digest.fm - Product Hunt DigestProducthunt Digest: Page UI, Wisebits, NebblWelcome to Digest.fm's Daily, your go-to podcast for discovering the hottest products trending on Product Hunt. Im your host, James. We have an exciting lineup today with three standout products that caught the communitys eye: Page UI, Wisebits, and Nebbl. Lets dive in!
First up, let's talk about **Page UI**. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the requirements of landing page design? If so, youre not alone. Page UI by Dan Mindru offers a breath of fresh air in this arena. This platform is a collection of high-converting landing page components and templates designed to streamline the building process...
2024-07-2800 min
Morning Maker Show$130k/mo ― Marc Lou tells us the secret to how (Video of EP46)Huge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets, SeoStuff, ValidateMySaaS for making this show happen!
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00:00 Intro
00:32 Introducing the Guest: Marc's Journey
02:35 Marc's Current Projects and Challenges
04:17 The Process of Building and Validating Products
09:35 Living and Working in Bali
13:40 Dealing with Failures and Community Support
16:55 Future Plans and Personal Insights
19:37 Technical Glitches and Error Handling
32:53 Rapid-Fire Questions and Fun Segment
35:33 Unexpected Intrusion
36:15 Cheese Recommendations
36:32 Indie Making Discussion
40:15 Burnout Experiences
45:50 Cheese Room Curiosities
51:44 Social Media Insights
01:08:45 Final Thoughts and Farewells
From discussing the philosophy of value creation and learning from failures to the unexpected hijinks involving cheese and some comedy gold, this episode covers it all! Marc shares personal stories, his process for validating ideas, handling burnouts, and the pressures of having a massive online following. Plus, a surprise appearance by a quirky cheese enthusiast adds to the fun. Grab your headphones and get ready for an engaging conversation about indie hacking, product development, and a lot of laughter!
2024-07-051h 11
Morning Maker ShowEP46: $130k/mo ― Marc Lou tells us the secret to howHuge thanks to PageAI, Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets, SeoStuff, ValidateMySaaS for making this show happen!See transcripts and past episodes on morningmakershow.com
2024-07-051h 07
Morning Maker ShowEP45: From learning to code in 2019 to raising $680k in 2023 with Marie from Llama Life!Huge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets, SeoStuff, ValidateMySaaS for making this show happen!
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2024-07-012h 09
Morning Maker ShowEP44: The cheese of... success?Huge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets, SeoStuff, ValidateMySaaS for making this show happen!
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2024-06-281h 33
Morning Maker ShowEP43: Moving away from AIHuge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets, SeoStuff, ValidateMySaaS for making this show happen!
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2024-06-2550 min
Morning Maker ShowEP42: The episode that almost didn't endHuge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets, SeoStuff, ValidateMySaaS for making this show happen!
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2024-06-072h 07
Morning Maker ShowEP41: The simplest solution is not doable (lost episode)Huge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets, SeoStuff, ValidateMySaaS for making this show happen!
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2024-06-0720 min
Morning Maker ShowEP40: Should we buy a micro startup?Huge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets, SeoStuff, ValidateMySaaS for making this show happen!
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2024-05-2142 min
Morning Maker ShowEP39: What happens in Croatia...Huge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets, SeoStuff, ValidateMySaaS for making this show happen!
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2024-05-1837 min
Morning Maker ShowEP38: Finding joy where it isn'tHuge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets, SeoStuff, ValidateMySaaS for making this show happen!
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2024-05-1441 min
Morning Maker ShowEP37: No one laughed so hard on a podcast beforeHuge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets, SeoStuff, ValidateMySaaS for making this show happen!
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2024-05-1029 min
Morning Maker ShowEP36: AI won't take our jobs... yetHuge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, Startup Stage, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets for making this show happen!
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2024-05-0236 min
Morning Maker ShowEP35: Send the email or she'll hunt you downHuge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, Startup Stage, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets for making this show happen!
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2024-04-2841 min
Morning Maker ShowEP34: A secret? I have no KluHuge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, Startup Stage, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space for making this show happen!
Join Dan and Sandra as they navigate through a productive week filled with video marketing, LinkedIn cringe, and B2B strategies.
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2024-04-1744 min
Morning Maker ShowEP33: Easter eggsHuge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, Startup Stage, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space for making this show happen!
Join Dan and Sandra as they navigate through a productive week filled with video marketing, LinkedIn cringe, and B2B strategies.
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2024-04-1349 min
Morning Maker ShowEP32: Don't be scared. There's nothing to be scared.Huge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, Startup Stage, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space for making this show happen!
Join Dan and Sandra as they navigate through a productive week filled with video marketing, LinkedIn cringe, and B2B strategies.
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2024-04-0939 min
Morning Maker ShowEP31: Alpaca is expensiveHuge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, Startup Stage, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space for making this show happen!
Join Dan and Sandra as they navigate through a productive week filled with video marketing, LinkedIn cringe, and B2B strategies.
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2024-04-0538 min
Morning Maker ShowEP30: Almost productive and out of our comfort zonesHuge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, Startup Stage for making this show happen!
Join Dan and Sandra as they navigate through a productive week filled with video marketing, LinkedIn cringe, and B2B strategies.
2024-03-3145 min
Morning Maker ShowEP29: Professional panics and gym gainsHuge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, Startup Stage for making this show happen!
Join Dan and Sandra as they navigate the world of Webflow, SEO, and customer support, all while trying to maintain their sanity (and fitness).
2024-03-2836 min
Morning Maker ShowEP28: The Perils and pleasures of product launchingHuge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, Startup Stage for making this show happen!
In this episode, Dan and Sandra delve into the highs and lows of launching a product on Product Hunt and the addictive nature of social media validation.
2024-03-241h 00
Morning Maker ShowEP27: A moment of silence for failed indie projectsHuge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, Startup Stage for making this show happen!
In this episode, Dan and Sandra attempt a tech-free day (spoiler alert: it doesn't go well)
2024-03-1553 min
Morning Maker ShowEP26: Don't touch anything, you aristocratHuge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, Startup Stage for making this show happen!
Dan and Sandra celebrate Women's Day and their 27th episode milestone, but not without some tech trouble.
2024-03-1346 min
Morning Maker ShowEP25: Mr. Beast's chocolate is s***Huge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, Startup Stage for making this show happen!
n this episode of the Morning Maker Show, Dan and Sandra discuss the ups and downs of indie hacking, the art of taking a vacation (with approval from Sandra, of course!), and the importance of not taking yourself too seriously.
2024-03-0448 min
Morning Maker ShowEP24: From Nokia's Downfall to Grayscale DreamsHuge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, Startup Stage for making this show happen!
Dan and Sandra embark on a journey filled with Finnish history, reminiscing Nokia's glory days, and pondering over the morality of faking it till you make it in business.
2024-03-0135 min
Morning Maker ShowEP23: In the startup CaféHuge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Baked Design Studio, Startup Stage for making this show happen!
Join Dan, Sandra as they tackle topics from live stream panic to launching startups
2024-02-2636 min
Morning Maker ShowEP22: Dagobert quit his job. Here are the next steps.Huge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Baked Design Studio, Startup Stage for making this show happen!
Join Dan, Sandra, and their guest, Dagobert as they talk about burnout, memes and future plans to conquer media.
2024-02-231h 05
Morning Maker ShowEP21: An Alarm-ingly good episodeHuge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Baked Design Studio, Startup Stage for making this show happen!
Join Dan and Sandra as they battle alarm clock-screenshot-trends and decipher Twitter trends.
2024-02-1944 min
Morning Maker ShowEP20: Lost in HelsinkiHuge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Baked Design Studio, Startup Stage for making this show happen!
Sandra's Helsinki shenanigans leads to a unique outdoor recording experience
2024-02-1650 min
Morning Maker ShowEP19: Sandra Steals the Spotlight (again)Huge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Baked Design Studio, Startup Stage for making this show happen!
Will Dan ever bounce back from his defeat? Let's find out in today's episode.
2024-02-1240 min
Morning Maker ShowEP18: Launching on Product Hunt during the show with GregHuge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Baked Design Studio, Startup Stage for making this show happen!
Join Dan, Sandra & Greg as they launch Ascent on Product Hunt, LIVE!
2024-02-091h 03
Morning Maker ShowEP17: Adventures in LaunchlandHuge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Baked Design Studio, Startup Stage for making this show happen!
Join Dan and Sandra as they navigate the hilarious highs and lows of indie maker life, from blurry weekends to missing links.
2024-02-0532 min
Morning Maker ShowEP16: Getting to $120k MRR ― Baked & Roasted in the indie ovenJoin Dan and Sandra and their special guest Alex, who talks about her incredible success.
Thanks to today's sponsors: Posthog, Statup Stage and Shipixen
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2024-02-0249 min
Morning Maker ShowEP15: Laughing Your Way to Startup SuccessJoin Dan and Sandra in the world of solo entrepreneurship where every misstep is a hilarious story and success is a good laugh away.
Thanks to today's sponsors: Posthog, Statup Stage and Shipixen
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2024-01-2948 min
Morning Maker ShowEP14: From Tears to ToolsJoin Dan & Sandra as they navigate the unpredictable world of solo entrepreneurship, unexpected product launches & the emotional rollercoaster called marketing 🎢
Thanks to today's sponsors: Posthog, Statup Stage and Shipixen
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2024-01-2743 min
Morning Maker ShowEP13: Running on coffee & spilling the beansJoin Dan and Sandra in their caffeinated marathon, spilling the beans on B2B strategies, indie gaming, and more!
Thanks to today's sponsor: Statup Stage and Shipixen
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2024-01-2233 min
Morning Maker ShowEP12: Island Insights: No Links, No ProblemJoin Dan and Sandra: Navigating the Linkless Labyrinth in Today's Morning Maker Show!
Thanks to today's sponsor: Shipixen
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2024-01-1934 min
Morning Maker ShowEP11: Solo Entrepreneurs Unleashed: Chasing Dreams from Beaches to Code. And goats.Join Dan and Sandra as they navigate the entrepreneurial island life, discussing dream tech jobs, AI breakthroughs, and goat cheese aspirations.
Thanks to today's sponsor: Shipixen and CodeSnippets AI!
👀 see the full transcript and discussed posts here.
2024-01-1530 min
Morning Maker ShowEP10: Sipping Gin, Chasing Dreams, and Launching Tools at almost 30,000 FeetJoin Dan and Sandra in an airport escapade as they discuss indie successes, banner generators, and the eternal debate: startup or business?
Thanks to today's sponsor: Shipixen!
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2024-01-1235 min
Morning Maker ShowEP9: Navigating the rollercoaster of solo entrepreneurship with humor, insights, and a dash of Photoshop magic.In this episode, Dan and Sandra tackle illness, flight cancellations, and the Finnish weather while exploring the challenges of solo entrepreneurship. From App Store paychecks to weathering the Nordic cold, the hosts delve into the highs and lows of running a one-person show.
2024-01-0940 min
Morning Maker ShowEP8: Turning Morning Pleasures into Business TreasuresEmbark on a laughter-filled journey with Dan and Sandra as they discuss the highs and lows of solo entrepreneurship. From witty sponsor anecdotes to the art of quitting jobs, this podcast is your go-to guide for navigating the world of indie business. Whether it's dealing with FAQs, wrestling with productivity apps, or making the bold decision to tell your boss "I'm done," these hosts share insights that resonate with every solo entrepreneur's struggle.
2024-01-0540 min
Morning Maker ShowEP7: Towels, Scarves, and the Struggles of the Underneath EntrepreneurIn this entertaining episode, Dan battles illness, fashion statements, and fictional trucks, while Sandra contemplates the stress of returning home and indulging in holiday activities. The dynamic duo delves into the building public community, showcasing products like an AI-powered branding tool and a no-subscription keyword research gem. They also ponder the fine line between genuine online presence and personal branding. And more!
2023-12-3138 min
Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#015 Successfully launching products with Dan MindruWe're excited to have Dan Mindru on the show this week! Dan is an active maker and launcher, known for his funny takes on Twitter and products like Clobbr, Crontap, Hunted Space and his latest creation Shipixen.
In this episode, Dan shares his journey from joining the maker community in January 2023 to rapidly building and launching new products every few months. We get into the ideas and motivations behind some of his creations like the Hunted Space dashboard for tracking Product Hunt launches and Shipixen, his very own boilerplate and website builder.
Dan also explains...
2023-12-241h 15
Morning Maker ShowEP6: Time Zones, Indie Games, and SEO AdventuresJoin Dan and Sandra in this hilarious episode as they tackle the challenges of time zones, explore an indie game developer's journey, discuss the complexities of SOC 2 certification, and dive into the world of SEO adventures. Plus, a special shoutout to Prasanna for offering to review and give feedback on products in the community!
2023-12-2133 min