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Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#033 Building a $15K/Month MVP Agency with Janu LingeswaranIn this episode, Janu Lingeswaran shares his journey of building Featherflow, an MVP agency that helps entrepreneurs build their software products. After working as a product manager while running his agency on the side, Janu recently took the leap to focus full-time on his business. We discuss how he built his agency to $8-15K monthly revenue, his strategies for finding quality developers globally, and his approach to managing client projects. Janu also talks about Boilerplate Hub, his curated directory of SaaS starter kits, and shares insights on effective SEO strategies for bootstrapped...2025-02-071h 00

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#032 Scaling Down to Scale Up with Alex SuzukiAlex Suzuki shares his fascinating journey from running a successful agency to becoming a solo developer building Strich.io, a specialized barcode scanning SDK. Unlike many startup stories of scaling up, Alex chose to scale down - leaving his agency to focus on what he loves most: building products. In this episode, we dive deep into how Alex competes with venture-backed companies as a solo developer, why he chose to focus exclusively on web-based barcode scanning, and how he manages to serve enterprise clients while maintaining work-life balance. Alex offers candid insights about...2025-01-241h 01

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#031 The Art of Not Giving Up with Dmytro KrasunIn this episode, Dmytro Krasun shares his journey of building Screenshot One, an API business that grew from a single $7/month customer to $10K MRR. Dmytro opens up about the challenges of bootstrapping, the importance of customer support, and why he chose to focus on a seemingly "boring" product. He discusses his approach to handling copycats, the value of positioning your product correctly, and why sometimes passion follows success rather than precedes it. The conversation dives deep into mental health as an indie founder, balancing workload, and the art of perseverance when things...2025-01-101h 07

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#30 Selling your startup and buying it back with Steve RidoutIn this episode, we're talking to Steve Rideout, founder of ReadLang, who turned his own struggle with learning Spanish into a successful language learning product. We dive into his journey of building ReadLang from a simple translation tool to a $10K+ MRR business, including its unexpected detour through Duolingo - where Steve not only sold his company but also helped create Duolingo Stories, before buying ReadLang back at a quarter of the original price. Other topics include how Steve achieves growth purely through word of mouth, his experience with freemium pricing from $10/year to $48/year...2024-12-131h 07

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#029 Building for Tech B2B with Lukas HermannIn this episode, we're talking to Lukas Hermann, founder of StageTimer - a specialized timer for live events that grew into a successful B2B product. He later expanded with Rundown Studio, bringing comprehensive event planning tools to production teams. We dive deep into product development strategy, exploring how Lukas grew StageTimer to 10k+ MRR by carefully choosing which features to build and which to reject. He shares his experience with one-time payment models and finding the right pricing strategy for event professionals. We also get real about the challenges of running a tech company...2024-11-291h 08

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#028 Quitting the Traditional Path to 30k MRR with Ali Salah In this episode of the Code and Conquer podcast, Ali Salah discusses his journey of creating Instatus, a service that helps companies communicate outages to their customers. He describes starting with small projects, the importance of financial planning, and the challenges faced along the way. Ali outlines his experience with building Instatus from zero to close to 30k MRR, targeting larger companies, and differentiating his product through pricing and features. He also shares insights on hiring practices, using an SEO agency, marketing strategies, and the benefits of being based in Egypt. ...2024-11-1556 min

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#027 From 0 to 100k MRR with Marie MartensIn this episode of Code & Conquer, Tobias interviews Marie Martens, co-founder of Tally Forms. They discuss the origin story of Tally, the challenges faced by bootstrapped startups, and the strategies they've implemented to grow their user base without a massive marketing budget. Marie shares valuable insights into their unique pricing model, the importance of customer support, and their vision for the future of Tally. #MarieMartens #TallyForms #IndieHacker #Startups #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #TechPodcast #ProductLedGrowth #OnlineForms #BootstrapStartup #SaaS #ProductDevelopment #FoundersJourney #PodcastInterview #TechCommunity #UserExperience #CustomerSupport #GrowthStrategy #BuildingInPublic ___ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 00:29 Meet Marie Martens...2024-09-2550 min

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#026 Baking productized services with Alex SzczurekYeah, freelancing's awesome but have you tried creating a productized service?? That's what we're talking about today with our guest Alex Szczurek, one of two founders of baked.design a design studio you can subscribe to month to month. We're talking about setting up a productized service, how to find your customers and how to scale beyond your own person when the work starts coming in more and more. Other topics include Alex new side project Uncover.lab, a Figma component library, how to hire team members and when...2024-09-021h 10

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#025 Quitting the internet with Nathan J. PowellIn this episode we talk to Nathan J. Powell who built an app, sold it to his cofounder and then went offline for three years. Now he's back and he's got some stories to tell. We'll talk about his time with cofounder Michael Koper (another guest of the show) and their app Nusii, a failed startup called FeatureFlex and Nathan's newest product, or rather a productized service called Beyond the Pixel. Since we're both UX (User experience) people we also dive a little into how UX and UI (user...2024-08-161h 25

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#024 Launch, Market, Automate with Thomas SanlisIn this episode of the Code & Conquer podcast, I sit down with Thomas Sanlis, a seasoned Indie Hacker with over six years of experience. Thomas shares his journey into indie hacking, discussing his successful projects Uneed.best and Vue Developers. He delves into the challenges of maintaining a directory and launching platform, handling competition from giants like Product Hunt, and the importance of automation in his workflow. We talk about the mindset required for indie hacking, balancing passion projects with sustainable income, and the realities of freelancing and teaching. Thomas offers valuable insights into the...2024-07-1955 min

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#023 Raising your prices with Yossi Segev Ever wondered how to crack the SEO code as an indie hacker? In this episode, Tobias sits down with Yossi Zegev, founder of SEO Stuff, an affordable SEO tool designed specifically for indie hackers and bootstrappers. Yossi shares his journey of launching SEO Stuff in a super scrappy way, starting with just a logo and search bar. He opens up about the struggles of failing projects before finally striking gold with SEO Stuff's genius pricing model focused on credit packs instead of subscriptions. The conversation dives deep into the world of SEO...2024-06-211h 16

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#022 SEO nightmares and lifetime deals with Michael Koper In this episode, host Tobias Arweiler talks to Michael Koper, the solo founder of Nusii, an online proposal software for creative professionals. Michael shares the origins of Nusii, starting as a side project with a co-founder over 10 years ago before eventually acquiring it himself. He discusses navigating the ups and downs of growing Nusii, including hitting plateaus, dealing with the challenges of lifetime deal customers from an AppSumo promotion, and his frustrations with SEO and content marketing. Michael opens up about the financial realities of indie hacking, from living on limited runway when he first went full-time to buying...2024-06-0752 min

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#021 Digital Nomading with Dominik SobeIn this episode of Code & Conquer, Dominik Sobe, a full-time digital nomad and indie hacker, discusses his journey as a solopreneur and the development of his product, HelpKit. He shares his experience of overcoming burnout and the importance of having a supportive community. Dominik also talks about the power of building in public and how it helped him gain traction for his product. He shares the creative idea of creating a fake customer support shop as an April Fools' joke and the positive response it received. Overall, Dominik emphasizes the importance of finding the right market fit and leveraging...2024-05-031h 28

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#020 From music to no-code with JustinIn this episode, we go behind-the-scenes with Justin, the creator of Quda- a platform for bite-sized educational content and expert Q&A. Justin shares his incredible journey transitioning from the music industry into the indie hacker life, while juggling a day job and family. Hear the fascinating story of how he built Quda using no-code tools to solve his own pain points around learning and knowledge sharing. We dive deep into Justin's monetization strategies, pricing psychology, and the common trap of indie hackers undercharging. He also discusses exploring additional revenue streams like coaching subscriptions. 2024-04-291h 04

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#019 Charge More, Earn More with Steve McLeodIn this episode, Steve McLeod shares the lessons he's learned from building and growing his SaaS product Feature Upvote. Steve discusses his unconventional journey from an IT consultant to a successful indie hacker, including the surprising ways his target market evolved over time. The conversation covers Steve's approach to pricing and customer acquisition, as well as his decision to launch a coaching business alongside his core product. Steve offers counter-intuitive advice and insights that challenge common indie hacker wisdom, providing a refreshingly honest look at the ups and downs of his entrepreneurial path. ...2024-04-101h 03

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#018 Building in public with Kevon CheungIn this episode, I sit down with Kevon Cheung, a leading voice in the #buildinpublic movement. Kevon shares his unique journey from studying business in university to becoming a self-taught developer and then transitioning into teaching others how to build an audience while creating products. We dive deep into the strategies and mindset behind building in public effectively. Kevon explains how to genuinely engage with your target audience, come up with interesting content ideas from real interactions, and build trust over time. He dispels common myths and provides practical tips on using platforms like Twitter, newsletters, and...2024-03-1553 min

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#017 Combining Purpose and Profits with Juho MakkonenI sat down with Juho Makkonen, founder of the marketplace platform ShareTribe, to discuss his unique approach to building a mission-driven, “steward-owned” company. We covered Juho’s journey creating ShareTribe, combining no-code convenience with developer extensibility. He shared his motivation behind structuring the company through a stewardship model, where employees hold voting control. Juho explained how ShareTribe makes decisions, distributes profits, and stays focused on purpose over profits. He also discussed his passion for exploring stewardship principles more broadly. His advice to entrepreneurs - know your “why” and ensure alignment between your motivations, business s...2024-03-011h 00

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#016 Building with No-Code with Louis PereiraIn this episode, I chat with Louis Pereira, the founder of AudioPen.ai. Louis talks about his journey from running his family's traditional offline businesses during the day to building online products at night. We discuss: How Louis got into indie hacking and consistently building side projects The origin story of AudioPen - how a weekend hackathon project turned into a viral sensation Louis' approach to customer support and product development as a solo founder The pros and cons of using no-code tools like Bubble to build your MVP Louis' thoughts on competition and copycats in...2024-01-0549 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

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#014 Mastering video content and TikTok with Lera KuntsevichIn this episode of the Code & Conquer Podcast, we have a special guest, Lera Kuntsevich. Lera is an indie hacker and the founder of Clipwing.pro, a video editing tool designed to conquer TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube shorts. During the interview, Lera shares her journey into the world of indie hacking and provides insights into her motivation behind creating Clipwing. She also discusses the concept of building in public and the benefits of creating video content. Join us as we delve into Lera's experiences, the challenges she faced while building Clipwing, and her thoughts on...2023-12-151h 09

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#013 How to win at marketing with Arvindh SundarIn this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Arvindh Sundar, a gamer, indie hacker, and marketing expert. Arvindh shares his journey from being a CMO to becoming an indie hacker and discusses his core product, "Put the player first," a gaming-related framework. We delve into topics such as marketing strategies, leveraging the framework for personal branding, and Arvindh's insights on ADHD and coping strategies. Throughout the interview, Arvindh provides valuable advice for indie hackers, including tips for effective marketing, starting a newsletter or blog, and monetizing content. He also shares his experiences with ADHD and offers...2023-12-011h 39

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#012 Bootstrapping a boilerplate business with Jonathan WilkeOn the 12th episode of my podcast Code & Conquer, I interviewed fellow 🇩🇪 German indie hacker Jonathan Wilke about his product Supastarter ☄️ - a starter kit for building SaaS apps with Next.js. Jonathan shared how he started by creating Supastarter to solve his own needs. It includes authentication 🔐, payments 💰, subscriptions 📄, internationalization 🌍, and more for SaaS apps. He said Supastarter now makes 💵 more than his day job through one-time purchases, not recurring revenue. We discussed his marketing tactics 📈, pricing 💲, competing products 👀, and future plans 🚀. We geeked out over the technical details - Next.js, TRPC, Prisma, Lucia, Radix UI, Tailwi...2023-11-1758 min

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#011 How to grow your Saas business with Ilias IsmIn this episode, Ilias Ism shares his journey from building Chrome extensions as a teenager to launching and selling his HR SaaS startup Officient. He talks about how Officient evolved from tracking company assets to managing all HR documents and data, and grew to over 20,000 customers with a team of 30 people before being acquired. Ilias also discusses other projects he worked on over the years, including climate/sustainability initiatives like Bank Green and Extinction Rebellion. He shares his experience taking a sabbatical after selling Officient, and how he's now focused on his new venture Magic Space which...2023-10-2758 min

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#010 The secrets of email marketing with Jane PortmanIn this episode, we're interviewing Jane Portman, co-founder of UserList, an email marketing platform for SaaS companies. We discuss how Jane got into SaaS and started UserList with her co-founder Benedict. Jane shares lessons learned about developing and marketing a SaaS product, including the importance of talking to customers, slow traction in the beginning, and content marketing. She gives advice for indie hackers just starting out - be prepared for a lot of work and don't expect easy money. Overall, an insightful conversation about building a bootstrapped SaaS company. 2023-10-2057 min

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#009 A focus on mental health with Arvid KahlGet ready for a valuable episode with indie hacking expert Arvid Kahl. He shares his journey to success, including dealing with burnout, anxiety, and imposter syndrome along the way. Through open communication, strong partnerships, and focusing on fulfillment over profit, Arvid persevered and gained hard-won lessons to share. Learn how to maintain mental health amidst indie hacking stress. Understand the power of building in public and embracing both wins and fails. Hear Arvid's thoughts on fun side projects, pets, and why he's excited about AI. If you're an indie hacker seeking balance and...2023-10-061h 38

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#008 How to launch on ProductHunt with Sandra DjajicIn this episode of the Code & Conquer podcast, we dive into the world of Product Hunt with Sandra Djajic, a seasoned marketer who successfully launched her SaaS product, Klu, on the platform. Sandra shares her insights on preparing for a Product Hunt launch, why it's a valuable platform for indie hackers, and tips for achieving success. Learn about Klu, how it revolutionizes file searching, and Sandra's journey as an indie hacker. 👉 Sandra's PH launch: https://www.producthunt.com/products/klu-2 👉 Sandra's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TakoTreba 👉 Klu's website: https://klu.so/ You can find this podcast on ⁠⁠https://www.c...2023-09-1558 min

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#007 How to succeed as a no-coder with Laura ElizabethIn this episode of the Code & Conquer podcast, we dive into the world of no-code entrepreneurship with our special guest, Laura Elizabeth. Laura is a designer who has ventured into the indie hacker space without a coding background and has successfully created a suite of products, including "Client Portal." We explore Laura's journey into freelancing and what led her to pursue entrepreneurship, leaving traditional employment behind. She shares her insights into the qualities that make a project exciting and how she transitioned from freelancing to building her own products. Laura's impressive portfolio includes "Client Portal,"...2023-09-081h 11

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#006 Why happy users are important with Matthias Neumeyer & Dima RubanovIn this episode of the Code & Conquer podcast, we're chatting with indie hackers Matthias Neumayer and Dima Rubanov, co-founders of OscarStories and HeyQQ. From their unexpected foray into tech from Film, Law, and Finance to building successful startups, they reveal their unconventional path into software development. Discover the inspiration behind OscarStories and HeyQQ, and learn about their unique business models. They discuss their journey in managing controversies, handling marketing, and the role of promotions in their growth. Hear them share their current challenges, future plans, and financial insights of running their indie projects. They also shed light on strategies...2023-08-041h 24

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#005 Becoming an SEO expert with Philipp KellerJoin us in the latest episode of the Code & Conquer podcast as we chat with Philipp Keller, a Swiss software engineer and indie hacker. 🚀 Discover his journey in the competitive real estate market with his successful app, weegee.ch, designed to help people find affordable shared flats in Switzerland. Explore his strategies for standing out in a saturated market, SEO optimization tips, and insights on being an authentic builder in the build-in-public community. Get ready for practical advice for budding indie hackers! Connect with Philipp Keller on Twitter as @philkellr to stay updated on his projects. Don't forget to fol...2023-06-301h 15

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker PodcastSpecial: Collab with the "Push to Prod" Podcast by Dan Miller and Colin GoudieJoin us for an electrifying podcast episode where we break free from the norm! In a collaboration with the dynamic duo behind the "Push to Prod" Podcast, Dan Miller and Colin Goudie, we dive deep into the realm of "Motivation in Indie Hacking." Brace yourself for a riveting panel discussion and get ready to have your burning questions answered by our expert community. Don't miss this epic episode packed with insights and inspiration! The Push to Prod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pushtoprodpod Dan Miller's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrdanmiller Colin Goudie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gommo We also briefly...2023-05-291h 20

Push to ProdEpisode 9 - Motivation in Indie hacking - With Tobias Arweiler from Code & ConquerVery special episode with a great guest, Tobias Arweiler from the Code & Conquer Podcast[00:35] - Intro to Tobias, the Push to Prod crew & the topic[04:10] - Why should we consider motivation in Indie Hacking?[11:40] - What does motivate you to build your own product?[21:20] - Are there things that reduce your motivation? What are they and how do you deal with them?[33:35] - How do you manage your work life balance?[45:26] - How do you balance financial stability with desire to pursue indie hacking?[56:24] - Do you have Self doubts?[1:03:25] - Listener questions[1:11:32] - Key Takeaways[1:17:30] - Outros...2023-05-261h 19

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#004 The discipline of daily progress with Maxime DupréIn this episode of the Code & Conquer podcast, we dive into the world of indie hacking with Maxime Dupré, a Canadian software engineer. Maxime shares his journey, from the initial success of his first indie hacking business Birdy, to its unfortunate downfall due to the Twitter API changes. He gives a candid account of the challenges and victories he experienced while building Birdy and how he picked up the pieces to forge a path forward. Maxime also opens up about the development of his new business venture, Splitzy. He discusses the decision-making process that led him to venture into A...2023-05-191h 15

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#003 The importance of having fun with Benedicte RaaeGet ready to dive into the world of indie hacking with Benedicte Raae, a Norwegian software developer and creator of two amazing products, Prune Your Follows and Pow! In this episode, we chatted about the journey of building these products and the reasons why creating projects can be so much fun. 😎💻🚀 Benedicte shared her thoughts on the difference between a passionate hacker and an entrepreneur, and the power of having your own blog and your own little part of the internet. 🌐💪 If you're interested in learning more about the world of indie hacking, or just want some inspiration for your own projec...2023-05-121h 31

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#002 Building a vision with Conner PopeIn this episode, we have a conversation with Conner Pope, the founder of DailyDeals, AdTrace, and Liftz. Conner talks about his journey from being an employee at Adobe and Zoom to becoming an indie hacker. We learn about how he started his indie hacker journey and why he decided to work on DailyDeals as his first project. He also shares how he came up with the idea for AdTrace. Conner shares insights into how he determines whether a Saas project is successful or not, and when to stop working on a project. He also talks about his plans for...2023-04-211h 11

Push to ProdEpisode 4 - We go 'meta' and chat podcasts 🎙️Our usual catchup on the week and then we chat podcasts. Why we listen, what our favourites are and other subjects.[00:45] - Intro and the weekend[03:25] - Userlot Update[06:50] - Dan pushes to prod[08:28] - The Saas Playbook Kickstarter[10:00] - Audience building[14:00] - More weekly updates from Dan[15:15] - Userlot partnership beginnings[17:00] - Colin is going to Microconf ⛷️ 🍻[18:00] - Why we like podcasts?[23:22] - How do we find them - Podcasts directories?[28:00] - Players - Overcast[35:30] - What do we listen to[55:26] - Shout outs and last thoughts---Directories:PodchaserDiscover PodsGoodpodsSpkrPodfinderPodcasts:“Startups...2023-04-0358 min

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker Podcast#001 Owning your work with Anton von HunerbeinIn this episode, we welcome Anton von Hunerbein, the mind behind Autory.ai, an innovative AI-driven automation tool. We explore Anton's journey, from the genesis of the idea to the challenges and achievements he's faced along the way. Gain insights into Anton's thoughts on automation, learn from his experiences of a failed launch, and understand his approach to extreme workloads. Listen as we discuss the potential of AI, the future of technology, and what it means to "own shit" in the indie hacking world. Get inspired by Anton's advice for aspiring indie hackers and his vision for the future...2023-03-241h 12

Code and Conquer - The Indie Hacker PodcastTrailerIn this inaugural episode of Code & Conquer, host Tobias Arweiler introduces himself and sets the stage for what's to come. Learn about Tobias' background, his ventures in the tech world, and his passion for indie hacking. Get a glimpse into the podcast's structure and objectives, as we aim to explore the fascinating journeys of indie hackers and learn from their experiences. Tune in for an engaging and informative start to this exciting podcast series. Don't miss the beginning of a thrilling journey—listen now! 🎙️🎉2023-03-2402 min