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Making solo business is hard, hopefully we never alone in the ride. We are plenty of solo makers, in this podcast I will share my path as solo maker and meet some friends in the ride.

Martin Donadieu


    • Jun 18, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Simplifying Ideas for Success in Entrepreneurship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 90:11


    OMG, you guys won't believe what I just recorded on this podcast episode!

    Building a Business on Shopify: Lessons Learned

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2023 76:19


    Hey there! So, in this awesome podcast episode, I got to interview Matt, who is an amazing Indie maker. He shared his journey as a developer and his experience building Shopify apps. It was so cool to hear about how he started coding at a young age and pursued a classic French path to become an engineer. Matt was super honest about his failures and successes in building Shopify apps and even gave some great advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. We talked about the importance of tracking data, understanding metrics, and mitigating risks when building on top of a platform like Shopify. Matt also emphasized the importance of starting small, focusing on solving a specific problem, and staying up-to-date with the platform's updates and trends. Overall, it was a super fun and informative conversation! Links: The Mom Test book: https://www.momtestbook.com/ Mixpanel.com Crisp.com Landingai.com Shopify.com Wide Bundle: https://apps.shopify.com/widebundle

    Technical Decisions and Challenges in Creating Side Bird

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 84:27


    Hey there! So, in this awesome podcast episode, I got to interview Lillian, a super cool 21-year-old computer science student and part-time developer at a startup. We talked about her background, experiences working in a startup, and her journey as a solo project creator. It was so interesting to hear about the challenges of working in a corporate environment and the benefits of being a solo creator. Lillian even shared some tips on keeping organizational structures simple - so helpful! We also got to chat about some of her amazing projects, like creating an NFT marketplace and monetizing her Twitter automation tool. And let me tell you, the technical aspects of Side Bird are seriously impressive. We even talked about conversion rates and analytics tools - so much to learn! But, of course, we also talked about the importance of taking breaks. Gotta keep that work-life balance in check, am I right? Overall, it was such an informative and engaging conversation, and I think everyone can take something valuable away from it. Links: Cloudflare workers: Superbase: https://supabase.com Ionic: https://ionic.com Capacitor: https://capacitor.com Capgo: https://capgo.app Lending AI: https://landing-ai.com Split Bee (conversion optimization tool): https://splitbee.io/ Charge Bee (payment tool): https://www.chargebee.com/ Logsnag (analytics tool) : https://logsnag.com/

    Monetization Woes and Community Bans: The Realities of Being a Tech Entrepreneur

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 43:26


    In this podcast episode, I discuss various topics related to my product, Capgo, and my experiences with open source and the Ionic community. I talk about my struggles with monetization and my decision to switch from Ionic to Capacitor and Konsa UI. I also share my strategy for growing Capgo and my belief in open source.I discuss my recent experiences with my projects, including my experimentation with GPT-4 and my struggles with translating a React library to Vue.js. I also invite feedback on my new landing page for Capgo and encourage listeners to continue improving their communication skills.Links:https://capgo.app

    Maker Kit: Building a Successful Solo Product as a Software Engineer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 77:45


    Hey there, I am so excited to share with you this podcast episode where I had the pleasure of interviewing Giancarlo, a software engineer who shared his inspiring journey with us. As a fellow software engineer, I was thrilled to hear about his transition from working for big companies to becoming an independent contractor and building his own solo product. Giancarlo also shared his experience with learning English as a non-native speaker and how crucial it is to know English as a software engineer. I couldn't agree more with him on this point. He also gave some valuable advice on using templates and shortcuts for makers and not overthinking future problems. We also discussed the future of engineering and the importance of marketing oneself as a developer. It was an eye-opening conversation that left me feeling motivated and inspired. Finally, we talked about the importance of building a supportive community as a solo maker. This is something that resonated with me deeply, and I hope it does the same for you. Overall, this was an incredible episode that I am thrilled to share with you. So, grab your headphones and get ready to be inspired! Important links:  Where to find him: Twitter His projects: Makerkit Formtoro Youtube : https://youtu.be/UmBQpgyhCJo Podcast:

    Building on Top of Another Tool: The Risks and Rewards of Notion Forms

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 93:29


    I'm so excited to share with you this amazing podcast episode where I had the chance to chat with Julian, a French entrepreneur, about his journey in entrepreneurship and the lessons he has learned along the way. Julian is such an inspiring person, and we talked about his past projects, including a train ticket marketplace and a food delivery app, as well as his current project, Notion Forms. We also touched on some interesting topics such as language learning, pricing strategies, building on top of another tool, customer support, and the importance of embracing uncertainty in pursuing one's goals. I learned so much from our conversation, and I'm sure you will too. Overall, this podcast episode provides valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. Julian's story is a true testament to the power of perseverance, hard work, and a willingness to take risks. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I did! Important links:  https://notionforms.io/https://quicklinks.chat/https://capgo.app/ Youtube : https://youtu.be/raSvFV2wgeA Podcast: Timestamps: 01:11:08 - Julian shares his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, including the importance of starting small, validating your idea, and being persistent. 01:12:54 - We discuss the importance of networking and building relationships in the startup world. 01:14:29 - Julian talks about his future plans for Notion Forms, including expanding to other platforms and integrating with other tools. 01:16:08 - We discuss the importance of staying up-to-date with technology and trends in the industry. 01:18:02 - Julian shares his thoughts on the future of technology and the potential for AI and automation to change the way we work.

    Adventures Across Continents: From Bali to India to Paris - A Solo Podcast Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 24:51


    Last week, I was supposed to do a solo episode, but I didn't because I was on vacation in Bangkok and India! The trip was full of adventure, and I ended up spending way more money than I planned, so now I need to focus on making some cash. I've published my prices to help people build the capacitor app, and I'm hoping to get some clients on the side to live more abundantly. I also did some marketing, including creating some wonderful new screenshots using a Figma template made by a friend. So, that's what's been happening in my life lately - lots of travel, work, and fun! YouTube version : https://youtu.be/8U3tuj52SC4 Podcast version: https://solos.ventures/episode/adventures-across-continents-from-bali-to-india-to-paris-a-solo-podcast-update Important links: My twitter: https://twitter.com/martindonadieu Capgo: https://capgo.app Thanks for listening

    From zero to 1K MRR with Luca

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 56:44


    This week, I welcome Luca. He got recommended in a twitter post, I discovered his twitter tool and started using it soon after. It was interesting to chat with him about the different strategy to start and how you can potentially quit your 9 to5 at one point. YouTube version : https://youtu.be/603R6QIxLO0Important links: His twitter: https://twitter.com/ikoichi Hivoe — Twitter Leads Generation Platform http://hivoe.com Inboxs — Twitter DM CRM & Productivity Inbox http://inboxs.io Thanks for listening

    How to build a twitter audience | Marc

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 101:48


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

    How i handle downtime and growth in solo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 30:55


    This week I share my personal experience on bug and downtime and how I handle it. I also shared the vision for the future of my project, Capgo and the strategy to growth. YouTube version : https://youtu.be/e82Y0q1qGDI Important links: My twitter: https://twitter.com/martindonadieu Capgo: https://capgo.app Status page: https://status.capgo.app/ Thanks for listening

    How to be good at every job | Shayan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 79:40


    For this second episode in duo, I welcome the most productive solo maker of all time! Shayan is a solopreneur, bootstrapping Logsnag his own startup while sharing his mistakes and learnings on Twitter. I had chance to talk multiple time with him on Discord, since we are both user to our own SaaS. We had many conversions about design and marketing, so I asked him to come in the podcast to shared it publicly. Enjoy this episode as I enjoyed it, and don't forget to send him a few words at the end that help us know sharing our journey help others. YouTube version : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJesPkW6E9A Important links: His twitter: https://twitter.com/ImSh4yy Logsnag: https://logsnag.com/ Thanks for listening

    Insecurity about money

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 52:37


    Hello makers, It's time for a second episode in solo ! I will share in this episode: - My insecurities with money as solo maker - The tech choices I made to build my new project https://aiholiday.cards in 5 days - What I optimized in https://capgo.app to have better SEO and get big clients - Presentation of Mimesis, an old app of mine who got many downloads for Christmas just with ASO and world or mouth And some surprise for next episode! Erratum: - it's not 3 000 euro of cost but 300, I'm still struggling with numbers in English Links: - https://logsnag.com/ Thanks for listening

    How to balance private and maker life | Tiago

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 85:40


    For this first episode in duo, I welcome the most famous wannabe entrepreneur of all time! Tiago Ferreira is a solopreneur trying to bootstrap his own startup while sharing his mistakes and learnings and interviewing other indie makers from all over the world. I had chance to talk multiple time with him on Twitter, and lately when he shared his difficulty to balance both life, I knew it was the next person to speak with. since I have obviously the same problem! Enjoy this episode as I enjoyed it, and don't forget to send him a few words at the end that help us know sharing our journey help others! Youtube version : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJesPkW6E9A Important links: His twitter: https://twitter.com/wbetiago Indie lottery: https://www.indielottery.com/ Wannabe podcast: https://wannabe-entrepreneur.com/episodes/ Wannabe community: https://wannabe-entrepreneur.com/community/

    From cofounded startup to solos

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 35:45


    Discover why i did quit, how i got the idea of my two business, how i started them, my goals and my vision. Important links: My twitter: https://twitter.com/martindonadieu Capgo : https://www.capgo.app Indie maker podcast: https://indiemakers.fr/ Captime: https://captime.app Naas: https://naas.ai

    Welcome

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 0:05


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