Podcasts about indie hackers

In this special episode of the Buying Online Businesses podcast, Jaryd Krause sits down with Michael Frew, M&A advisor at WebStreet (formerly Empire Flippers Capital), to answer those exact questions—and more. Michael’s journey is a masterclass in strategic growth: from buying his first Amazon affiliate site to managing a multi-eight-figure portfolio of digital businesses across SaaS, e-commerce, content, and ad-based models. With a background in business, economics, and over 20 years in software development, Michael brings a rare blend of technical and financial insight into what makes a great acquisition—and what to avoid at all costs. In this episode, you will learn: How do you assess your budget and decide the right entry point for buying a business? Why can some deal structures kill a deal, and what works better? What did Michael’s multiple acquisitions teach him about risk, leverage, and operational focus? The evolving role of AI in online business—and whether it’s a threat, an opportunity, or both. Packed with insights from someone who’s seen it all, this episode is essential for first-time buyers and seasoned investors. Now, let’s dive in! Episode Highlights 05:00 What Does It Mean to Buy an Online Business? 08:25 Challenges Faced When Buying Your First Online Business 14:50 Financing Your First Business Purchase 21:00 Lessons Learned from Multiple Acquisitions 27:30 Systems and Automation for Business Growth 32:40 Adding Value After Acquisition 38:00 Avoiding Common Mistakes in Business Acquisition Key Takeaways ➥ Buying an online business offers a shortcut to entrepreneurship with established revenue streams and growth potential. ➥ Conducting thorough due diligence and evaluating financials are critical to making a successful online business acquisition. ➥ Acquiring multiple businesses diversifies risk and increases cash flow by expanding your revenue sources. ➥ Learning from multiple acquisitions helps streamline processes, identify successful strategies, and integrate businesses efficiently. ➥ Effective delegation and building a strong team are key to managing multiple businesses successfully. About Michael Frew Michael Frew is the M&A advisor for Webstreet which was formerly Empire Flippers Capital. He received his B.S. and MBA in Business and Economics while studying in China, Hong Kong & The Netherlands, as well as several post-graduate information security certifications.Having been a successful software developer and consultant for two decades, he pivoted to collaborating with other developers on small side projects to help them gain traction and grow their bootstrapped businesses. This led to a deep dive into the niche world of digital business M&A. What started with the acquisition of a small Amazon Affiliate site led to managing an eight-figure portfolio of e-commerce, SaaS, content, and advertising businesses a decade later. Michael's business acquisition insights have been featured in dozens of media outlets like FE International, Indie Hackers, and Empire Flippers. Connect with Michael Frew ➥ https://www.michaelfrew.com ➥ https://content.devdrivenacquisitions.com Resource Links ➥ Connect with Jaryd Krause - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarydkrause ➥ Buying Online Businesses Website - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com ➥ Sell your business to us here - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/sell-your-business/ ➥ Download the Due Diligence Framework - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/freeresources/➥ Connect with Jaryd here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarydkrause ➥ Cloud Ways (Website Hosting) - https://bit.ly/40tjyjG ➥ Surfer SEO (SEO tool for content writing) - https://bit.ly/3WWMKjM ➥ Market Muse (Content Marketing Software) - https://bit.ly/3Me39L0

Tom Fishburne is the founder of Marketoonist, a bootstrapped marketing cartoon business he started in 2010. He started drawing and sharing cartoons in 2002, and it took him 8 years to make the leap, despite having a successful career in marketing. 15 years later, Tom is still going strong, with the business making money from cartoon licensing, speaking gigs, brand deals, his book and more.Listen to the extended version of the show here: https://indiebites.com/membership/Timestamps00:00 - Intro01:23 - Moving to Czech Republic out of college02:16 - From Czech Republic to MBA03:19 - Starting cartooning04:03 - Tom's first client04:37 - Imposter syndrome05:20 - Pricing too low06:01 - Making the leap to full time07:08 - The terrifying moment of taking the leap08:08 - How Tom executed on his plan as a full time cartoonist?09:20 - Marketoonist revenue breakdown10:45 - Why Tom still does client work12:45 - Dealing with sh*tty clients13:55- Dealing with AI and competition15:55 - RecommendationsRecommendationsBook - Orbiting the Giant HairballPodcast - Fly On The WallIndie Hacker - David HieattMy linksTwitterIndie Bites TwitterIndie Bites YouTubeJoin the membershipPersonal Website2 Hour Podcast CourseSponsor - EmailOctopus

Jack Ellis is the co-founder of Fathom Analytics, a simple, privacy focused analytics tool launched in 2019. I last spoke to Jack on the podcast in 2021, where he talked about the inception and growth of Fathom, taking on a massive incumbent and why Jack loves working with a co-founder. In December 2024, Jack acquired his co-founder's share in the business, making him the sole owner (i think). Today, we're going to talk about why he made this unique move and what's next for Fathom.Timestamps00:00 Intro01:20 Jack finds out about EmailOctopus02:34 Why Jack acquired Fathom05:03 How can Jack afford this?05:28 Why did they not get an external buyer?07:17 Back to being a solo founder08:19 Innovating the the crowded analytics space11:09 Fathom's marketing and growth in 202512:34 How is Jack having fun?13:14 RecommendationsRecommendationsBook - Dopamine NationPodcast - Huberman LabIndie Hacker - Ruben GamezMy linksTwitterIndie Bites TwitterIndie Bites YouTubeJoin the membershipPersonal Website2 Hour Podcast CoursePodPanda (hire me to edit your podcast)This Indie Life PodcastSponsor - EmailOctopus

Listen & subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and other platforms. Join us for a roundtable with three longtime builders of San Diego's startup scene: Jonah Peake of The Social Coyote and The Career Coyote Hussein Yahfoufi of Startup Beach Neal Bloom of Fresh Brewed Tech and Interlock Capital Designing Events That Actually Build Community In this episode, we dive into the elements that actually make an event meaningful—from location and check-in experience to dress code and follow-up community building. We also talk about the growing energy around co-working gatherings and the potential for turning pop-up events into permanent spaces that foster connection, creativity, and collisions.

Sam Shore is the co-founder of Typeshare, a writing platform made to create and publish text across the internet. Typeshare has made over $1m in revenue since it was started in 2021, with over 80,000 user, currently $34k MRR I'm speaking to Sam to find out how he started Typeshare as the first of 12 startups he was planning to build, and what made this stick.00:00 Intro01:10 Sam's entrepreneurial background02:03 Failed past projects03:31 12 startups in 12 months04:16 The idea for Typeshare05:38 Getting traction with Typeshare06:50 Getting to $15k MRR in 1 year with infuential partnerships09:52 How is Sam making sure he has fun with the business12:18 How to get better at writing online14:09 RecommendationsRecommendationsBook - Poor Charlie's AlmanackPodcast - ReworkIndie Hacker - Dmytro KrasunMy linksTwitterIndie Bites TwitterIndie Bites YouTubeJoin the membershipPersonal Website2 Hour Podcast CoursePodPanda (hire me to edit your podcast)This Indie Life PodcastSponsor - EmailOctopus

Justin Duke is the founder of Buttondown, a simple email tool he launched in 2017. Justin was last on the podcast 2 years ago when he'd hit $15k MRR and just left his role at Stripe to focus on Buttondown. I was struck by Justin's well thought through approach to building. He makes calculated risks and shares a lot of his learnings on his blog, Applied Cartography (which is an essential read for any indie hackers).This episode I catch up with Justin to hear how he's grown the team to 8 people and his approach to building a company he loves. This is a cut down version of an hour long catch up I had with Justin available on the Indie Bites membership which is available at indiebites.com/membership, where we discuss his personal blog, how he structures his time as a new parent and we go deeper into hiring high agency unicorns.Timestamps00:00 - Intro01:58 - Buttondown growth03:40 - How to build a company you don't hate07:16 - Marketing and positioning Buttondown11:17 - Buttondown's unique home page approach13:45 - Building a business you enjoy15:32 - RecommendationsMy linksTwitterIndie Bites TwitterIndie Bites YouTubeJoin the membershipPersonal Website2 Hour Podcast CoursePodPanda (hire me to edit your podcast)This Indie Life PodcastSponsor - EmailOctopus

One day, we'll all meld our minds into one, sharing our thoughts like the Borg on Star Trek.But before that, we have a few things to get done. And for us founders, that's dealing with the ever-increasing speed of technological advancement.The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/indie-hacking-the-singularity/The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/372-indie-hacking-the-singularityCheck out Podscan to get alerts when you're mentioned on podcasts: https://podscan.fmSend me a voicemail on Podline: https://podline.fm/arvidYou'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.comPodcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcastNewsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletterMy book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.comHere are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw

Today I'm not actually joined by an indie hacker, but by someone who can help a lot of indies out there. Josh Peleg is the Head of Biz Dev and Mergers and Acquisitions at BlueThrone. Essentially, he knows all about how to sell a business from the buyer's side.In this episode we're going to learn from Josh exactly what you need to know about selling your indie product. How you find an acquirer, what does the process look like and how you can get a deal over the line.I've spoken to some indie hackers who have gone through exits, such as Rob Walling, Ramy Khuffash, Tibo Louis Lucas and more, but not so much from the other side. Let's find out what it takes.Timestamps00:00 Intro00:56 What is BlueThrone02:13 How to find a potential acquirer04:41 How to set up your business to be sold06:33 Acquirer red flags08:31 Acquirer green flags10:04 The type of exits and what to choose13:48 RecommendationsReccosBook - The Master and The MargaritaPodcast - 20VCMy linksTwitterIndie Bites TwitterIndie Bites YouTubeJoin the membershipPersonal Website2 Hour Podcast CoursePodPanda (hire me to edit your podcast)This Indie Life PodcastSponsor - EmailOctopus

Arvid Kahl is returning to the podcast for the third time. In 2019, he'd just sold Feedback Panda for a life changing amount of money and then wrote the book Zero to Sold. In 2023, he was in full-on creator mode with The Bootstrapped Founder and had just released The Embedded Entrepreneur. Now, he's still producing the content but is also spending time on his SaaS Podscan, which is an extremely ambitious tool that transcribes every podcast and let's you track mentions of your brand.Timestamps00:00 Intro01:27 Arvid's life as a SaaS founder02:48 Are people still building in public03:54 No longer being a solo founder05:24 Raising from Calm Fund09:17 Keeping The Bootstrapped Founder running12:10 Wins for 202413:36 Parting advice15:08 RecommendationsRecommendationsBook - A Court of Thorns and RosesPodcast - The Economics of Everyday ThingsIndie Hacker - Tyler TringasMy linksTwitterIndie Bites TwitterIndie Bites YouTubeJoin the membershipPersonal Website2 Hour Podcast CoursePodPanda (hire me to edit your podcast)This Indie Life PodcastSponsor - EmailOctopus

Recently I've been reviewing my catalogue of previous guests and have been intrigued to see where they are now, so expect to see a few more returning guests over the next few weeks.Today is a chap who was last on the podcast 3 years ago, and is still ever present in the indie community. Pete Codes is writes the High Signal newsletter, sharing all the best indie hacking news every week. He's making his main living through Ghostwriting for Twitter, Bluesky and LinkedIn, but he's still launching new projects and keeping his previous projects live.Timestamps00:00 Intro01:25 How Pete stays up to date with indie hacking news03:21 Twitter, Bluesky or LinkedIn04:36 Is building in public dead?07:30 Who is still building in public09:40 Big news stories of 2024 / who has been successful12:06 Pete's plan for his newsletter, High Signal12:48 Recommendations

In this episode, Jaeden and Conor reflect on the past year and share their predictions for AI in 2025. They discuss the importance of user interface innovations, the rise of AI in video production, Apple's strategy in the AI market, the impact of AI agents on job automation, and the potential growth of indie hackers leveraging AI technology. The conversation emphasizes the transformative potential of AI across various sectors and the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship. Chapters 00:00 Year-End Reflections and Predictions for AI 02:56 User Interface Innovations in AI 06:08 The Rise of AI in Video Production 08:49 Apple's AI Strategy and Market Position 12:05 The Future of AI Agents and Job Automation 14:57 Indie Hackers and AI-Driven Entrepreneurship AI Applied YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AI-Applied-Podcast Get on the AI Box Waitlist: ⁠⁠https://AIBox.ai/⁠⁠ Conor's AI Course: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/courses Conor's AI Newsletter: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/ Jaeden's AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/about

Indie Hacker Special! I speak to Piyush Patel, the founder of AmplifyX Labs and a prominent voice in the micro-SaaS and indie hacking space. From bootstrapping projects to building in public and exploring AI-powered tools, Piyush shares invaluable insights into his personal journey, product development strategies, getting your first customers and the future of micro-SaaS. This episode is packed with actionable advice for aspiring indie hackers, developers, and entrepreneurs who want to build and scale meaningful projects without funding. He also shares how numerology and astrology influence both his personal and business decisions, and reveals the surprising story of how he used Bumble to gain new customers!in this conversation we talk:Why most people don't know what indie hacking is, and how the small but vibrant community in India is shaping the space.Piyush's step-by-step ideation process for identifying and validating product ideas.Building Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and finding your first customers without breaking the bank.Common mistakes to avoid when developing and scaling a micro-SaaS product.The key strategies Piyush uses to scale his projects while staying bootstrapped.Why he prioritizes “selling before building” and “distribution before product” as the foundation for success.Navigating tough calls, feature prioritization, and knowing when to pivot or shut down a project.His thoughts on the rise of "AI for X" products and how indie developers can leverage AI to innovate.Opportunities and threats AI presents for the indie hacking community.Learning from failure and building emotional resilience as a bootstrapped founder.Tips for indie developers to build their personal brand on YouTube and social media.How to prioritize marketing efforts across channels like SEO, Meta, TikTok, and email marketing.Why networking is crucial for indie developers and Piyush's advice for making meaningful connections.How public speaking has helped him grow personally and professionally, with tips for beginners.Where Piyush sees the micro-SaaS industry heading in the next 5–10 years.Advice for aspiring indie hackers: Qualities you need, mistakes to avoid, and how to stay motivated.What he would do differently if he had to start over from scratch.and much more!Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/whatsuppiyush/https://bento.me/whatsuppiyushhttps://x.com/WhatsUpPiyush  Hosted And Produced by Neil Patel https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/neilpatel2 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Share this episode with your friends. Listen and Subscribe to More Episodeshttps://www.indianstartupshow.com/ Music by Punch Deck.https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kdduxAVaFnbHJyNxl7FWV

John O'Nolan is the Founder and CEO of Ghost.org. Ghost is an open source blog & newsletter platform. We use them for the Scaling DevTools' blog.Note: this episode was recorded on 17th October 2024.We talk about:How to communicate the benefits of Open Source to non-developersHow Ghost manages to align open source and money makingJohn's thoughts on the Automattic/Wordpress dramaAdvantages and disadvantages of VC funding and open sourceWhat would John do with VC dollarsResources:Ghost https://ghost.org/John's website https://john.onolan.org/The WordPress vs. WP Engine drama, explained https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/07/wordpress-vs-wp-engine-drama-explained/ Indie Hackers podcast https://www.indiehackers.com/podcast/139-john-onolan-of-ghostCursor cursor.comBen Thompson's blog https://stratechery.com/This episode is brought to you by WorkOS. If you're thinking about selling to enterprise customers, WorkOS can help you add enterprise features like Single Sign On and audit logs.

Tiago Ferreira is the co-founder of Podsqueeze, an AI podcast tool that helps automate your podcast content. The tool, that helps you create show notes, newsletters, social posts and more, is currently doing $16k MRR and growing. You might also know Tiago from his podcast Wannabe Entrepreneur, where he's interviewed impressive founders including Pieter Levels.Timestamps00:00 - Intro120 - Tiago Ferreira01:06 - Tiago's background02:25 - Lessons from failures03:40 - Starting Podsqueeze - solving your own problem05:53 - How Podsqueeze had a successful launch06:40 - How to have a successful launch08:10 - Growth tactics for Podsqueeze - SEO13:03 - Future plans and exit14:28 - RecommendationsRecommendationsBook: SaaS Playbook by Rob WallingPodcast: Startups for the Rest of UsIndie Hacker: Elston BarettoMy linksTwitterIndie Bites TwitterIndie Bites YouTubeJoin the membershipPersonal Website2 Hour Podcast CoursePodPanda (hire me to edit your podcast)This Indie Life PodcastSponsor - EmailOctopus

I gave up going to tech conferences. But that probably is an outdated opinion, particularly since as an entrepreneur, I benefit much more from hanging out with my peers.Here's what changed and why you should really consider going to these events if you're an indie founder.This episode is sponsored by Podscan.fmThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/should-indie-hackers-go-to-tech-conferences/The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/344-should-indie-hackers-go-to-tech-conferencesCheck out Podscan to get alerts when you're mentioned on podcasts: https://podscan.fmSend me a voicemail on Podline: https://podline.fm/arvidYou'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.comPodcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcastNewsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletterMy book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.comHere are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw

Today I'm joined by Jijo Sunny, who is the co-founder of Buy Me A Coffee, one of the most popular donation and membership platforms on the internet. They've processed 10's of millions for creators and have built a 26 strong team. Since founding Buy Me A Coffee, Jijo has dabbled in all sorts of projects, including a stint in YC with a podcasting app. Now though, Jijo is back building a new product, Voicenotes, a voice driven AI note taking app.

Marybeth Alexander is the founder and Chief Executive Owl of KnowledgeOwl, a bootstrapped knowledge base software founded in 2015. Started as an idea within SurveyGizmo, where Marybeth was working at the time, the company has since flourished into a small, profitable, sustainable business ultimately being built to improve the lives of the founders, employees and customers. In this episode we talk about how Marybeth bought the company from her previous employers, how they grew through reviews and why more indie hackers should put customer happiness front and centre.Timestamps00:00 - Intro01:26 Founding story of KnowledgeOwl (prev Help Gizmo)06:54 Marketing and Growth08:58 How to have happy customers10:54 KnowledgeOwl's appraoch to product development13:35 How important is the KnowledgeOwl brand15:07 RecommendationsRecommendationsBook: Buy Back Your Time by Dan MartellPodcast: Startup to LastIndie Hacker/Entrepreneur: Ari Weinzweig - The Lapsed Anarchist's Approach to Being a Better LeaderMy linksTwitterIndie Bites TwitterIndie Bites YouTubeJoin the membershipPersonal Website2 Hour Podcast CoursePodPanda (hire me to edit your podcast)This Indie Life PodcastSponsor - EmailOctopus

`Indie Hackers have sinned. They allowed the seven deadly sins into their founder lives. And now we must cast them out.Well, let's be a little bit less dramatic. We already have enough drama in our busy founder lives. Still, something about the seven deadly sins translates pretty well into how many indie hackers comport themselves. Here's where we find greed, sloth, pride, wrath, envy, gluttony, and lust in the world of SaaS entrepreneurship. And, more importantly, how we can avoid them all.This episode is sponsored by Podscan.fmThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/the-7-deadly-sins-of-indie-hacking/The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/336-the-7-deadly-sins-of-indie-hackingCheck out Podscan to get alerts when you're mentioned on podcasts: https://podscan.fmSend me a voicemail on Podline: https://podline.fm/arvidYou'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.comPodcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcastNewsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletterMy book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.comHere are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw

Michael Frew worked for two decades as an engineer, developer, and software architect on hundreds of consulting engagements with corporations including Lockheed Martin's Artificial Intelligence Labs, IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, Salesforce, and FireEye/Mandiant. He received his B.S. and MBA in Business and Economics while studying in China, Hong Kong, and The Netherlands, as well as several postgraduate information security certifications. Following his corporate career, Michael pivoted to Acquisition Entrepreneurship, acquiring software/SaaS companies, and using his boot-strapped funds to purchase multiple 6 and 7-figure businesses from brokers such as Empire Flippers, FE International, and Quiet Light Brokerage. Currently, Michael manages a growing 8-figure portfolio of cloud-based software companies, collectively generating a 7-figure pre-tax income annually. Michael's insights on digital business acquisitions and operations have been featured in dozens of media outlets like FE International, Indie Hackers, and Empire Flippers. Interview Links: Michael Frew's website: https://www.michaelfrew.com/. Subscribe To Our Weekly Newsletter: The Wealth Dojo: https://subscribe.wealthdojo.ai/ Download all the Niches Trilogy Books: The 21 Best Cashflow Niches Digital: ⁠⁠https://www.cashflowninjaprograms.com/the-21-best-cashflow-niches-book⁠⁠ Audio: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/21-best-cashflow-niches⁠ The 21 Most Unique Cashflow Niches Digital: ⁠⁠https://www.cashflowninjaprograms.com/the-21-most-unique-cashflow-niches⁠⁠ Audio: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/21-most-unique-niches⁠ The 21 Best Cash Growth Niches Digital: ⁠https://www.cashflowninjaprograms.com/the-21-best-cash-growth-niches⁠⁠ Audio: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/21-cash-growth-niches Listen To Cashflow Ninja Podcasts: Cashflow Ninja ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cashflowninja⁠ Cashflow Investing Secrets ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cashflowinvestingsecrets⁠ Cashflow Ninja Banking ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cashflow-ninja-banking⁠ Connect With Us: Website: http://cashflowninja.com Podcast: http://resetinvestingsecrets.com Podcast: http://cashflowinvestingsecrets.com Podcast: http://cashflowninjabanking.com Substack: https://mclaubscher.substack.com/ Amazon Audible: https://a.co/d/1xfM1Vx Amazon Audible: https://a.co/d/aGzudX0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cashflowninja/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclaubscher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecashflowninja/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cashflowninja Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mclaubscher/ Gab: https://gab.com/cashflowninja Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/Cashflowninja Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-329875 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cashflowninja/message

Kyle Roof is the co-founder of High Voltage SEO, PageOptimizer Pro and Internet Marketing Gold. An agency, software and course business respectively which all focus on mastering SEO. I've spoken at length on the podcast before about how SEO can be such an effective tool for indie hackers to use, so Kyle is the perfect guest to talk to today.Timestamps00:00 Intro02:58 How Kyle learned SEO04:31 Being Scientific with SEO05:47 Why you should try paid ads07:17 Ranking top of Google with Lorem Ipsum10:15 Where do people start with SEO12:13 Encouraging word of mouth growth13:56 RecommendationsMy linksTwitterIndie Bites TwitterIndie Bites YouTubeJoin the membershipPersonal Website2 Hour Podcast CoursePodPanda (hire me to edit your podcast)This Indie Life PodcastSponsor - EmailOctopus

In this episode of the Grow Your B2B SaaS podcast, host Joran sits down with Marie Martens, the dynamic co-founder of Tally, to delve into her remarkable journey of building a successful SaaS company from scratch. Tally, a streamlined and free form-building tool, skyrocketed from inception in 2020 to achieving a staggering 1.3 million ARR with over 300,000 users, all while maintaining a lean team of just two. Marie shares invaluable insights on navigating the early stages of a startup, leveraging communities like Product Hunt and Indie Hackers, and the importance of doing things that don't scale to secure those crucial first users. Tune in to uncover how Tally's product-led growth strategy and passionate user base have driven their success, and get inspired by Marie's practical advice on managing work-life balance and scaling sustainably. Don't miss this episode packed with actionable tips for SaaS founders aiming to replicate Tally's impressive trajectory. Key Timecodes (00:46): Introduction of Guest - Marie Martens (01:22): Starting Tally During the Pandemic (02:35): The Birth of Tally and Its Challenges (03:24): Current Success Metrics of Tally (04:07): Journey to Entrepreneurship (06:45): Motivation and Community Support (08:09): Achieving Product-Market Fit (12:47): Overcoming Early Challenges (20:00): Current Growth Strategies and Future Plans

"Everyone and their mother are talking about AI. Every founder releases their 500th GPT wrapper.""AI is all hype, no substance."Or is it? What if our collective perspective is really skewed, and our gathering places are to blame? Here's my take on why indie hackers have a dangerously biased view on what AI businesses are and should look like.This episode is sponsored by Acquire.comThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/indie-hackers-myopic-view-of-ai/The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/325-indie-hackers-myopic-view-of-aiCheck out Podscan to get alerts when you're mentioned on podcasts: https://podscan.fmSend me a voicemail on Podline: https://podline.fm/arvidYou'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.comPodcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcastNewsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletterMy book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.comHere are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw

Ramy Khuffash is the founder of Hovercode, a QR code generator he's working on full time. Previously, Ramy founded Page Flows, a library of inspiration videos for product designers that he sold last November.Timestamps00:00 Intro00:56 Email Octopus Sponsor02:30 Page Flows Acquisition05:03 What did Ramy buy after he sold his company05:56 Starting Hovercode08:05 Finding new business ideas09:32 Growth for Hovercode11:22 Working with a horizontal product12:20 The perfect indie business14:48 Ramy's futureRecommendationsBook: The Mom TestPodcast: Hidden BrainIndie Hacker: Laura Roeder, Amar GhoseMy linksTwitterIndie Bites TwitterIndie Bites YouTubeJoin the membershipPersonal Website2 Hour Podcast CoursePodPanda (hire me to edit your podcast)This Indie Life PodcastSponsor - EmailOctopus

Andrew and Sean are back for Season 2! In Season 2 they'll get transparent about the highs and lows of building their businesses (with plenty of goofing around too). Same concept, new businesses. In this episode we recap WHERE THE HELL WE'VE BEEN FOR TWO YEARS. Plus we talk about the projects we're working on now, how to market and validate Andrew's new startup, and Sean's search for founder friends.  Links:Andrew's Twitter: @AndrewAskinsAndrew's website: https://www.andrewaskins.com/ChartJuice: https://www.chartjuice.com/Sean's Twitter: @seanqsunMiscreants: http://miscreants.com/For more information about the podcast, check out https://www.smalleffortspod.com/.Transcript:00:00.73SeanAll right? don't scream this time. Maybe I'll cut that front part out. Um, okay, take 4 episode 1 season 2 small efforts like no see oh yeah, me too.00:11.35AndrewAh, but what's up man Glad to be back. Ah back on the pod with you.00:18.76SeanToo I'm excited to be doing this again. It's been a fun 6 ones of a dry run. Um, so ah.00:22.92AndrewIt wouldn't be us if we didn't record for six months and then finally describe decide to scrap all of those recordings and just say fuck it. Let's go live or as close to live as we can get.00:32.53SeanYeah, yeah, yeah, it's literally how I've built the michigans website every single iteration actually I spent months on it and then I'm like fuck. And I just do it in the black in my hotel room right? before blackhead starts in a day like yeah, good enough I don't care if it's not perfect. Um, what's been going on. Why have we disappeared what happened you know what happened to season 1 I'm sure everyone wants to know.01:02.54AndrewAh, yeah, um, yeah, it's been 2 years almost to the day like pretty close to it. So um, we were running the podcast before and had set it up in a way to be like.01:05.75SeanOur 11 listeners.01:22.00AndrewFairly highly highly produced and um in a way that required as little involvement from us after recording as possible so we had an awesome producer and an editing team who would take care of everything for us. Um, but that also meant it was. A little bit expensive to create um and then I went and sold my business and that meant that half of our funding disappeared. So I sold crit almost two years ago exactly um, sold the company to.01:47.45SeanHell yeah, a girl. Yeah, he did.01:58.77AndrewOf our longtime clients grayyno which was an awesome experience. I still haven't really written about the experience of going through this sale process. It might be hard to do now I've I'm sure I've already forgotten a lot. Um, but it was it was a really. Really fascinating experience to go through I think our sale was really pretty easy and pretty fast compared to a lot of people because we already knew each other really well um, and structured it in a way that that due diligence was pretty simple. So um, yeah, sold crit two years ago02:23.90SeanA 502:36.57AndrewThen went to work at graynoy for a year um so learned a ton in that time about security and technology and what it's like to be part of a larger team as hilarious as it is a 50 person team is like by far the biggest team I'd ever been a part of.02:53.75SeanYeah.02:55.78AndrewUm, and ah learned about management and it was like a year of speed learning. Um, it was really interesting. Had a lot of fun. Um, and then ultimately got fired which was kind of. Ah, shock and kind of not a shock. Um, ultimately I think it just wasn't as good a fit on either side as either of us were were hoping for um, still have a ton of friends there and still am rooting for them all to be successful. Um, you know it's funny I've mentioned that I got fired to. Entrepreneur friends and to like non-onpreneur friends and non-onreneur friends are generally like oh my god are you? okay like what's ah, what's wrong. What can I do to help and then all my entrepreneur friends are like yeah I kind of expected that we're just ah.03:46.18SeanYeah, yeah, it makes sense.03:52.10AndrewI Guess once you're like an entrepreneur through in through you kind of become unhireable but not in the way you thought just unhireable in the sense that like you become a bad employee or don't want to don't want to work for anyone? Um, so um.03:56.64SeanUm, yeah, yeah.04:00.33SeanYeah, yeah.04:10.71AndrewYeah, shocking and not a shock. Um, but ultimately like 2 really good things came out of bad experience which were um one when I was at crit my fear. The thing that kept me up at night. Was often this idea of like what if our clients all disappear and we run out of money and we have to lay off the entire team that was like the failure mode that that was constantly eating away at me constantly like this pit of stress in the middle of my stomach. Um, and then once I sold the company and joined grey noise. Thought that fear would go away. It didn't it just morphed and the new fear. The new failure mode was what if I get fired. Um, and so when I ultimately did it was this kind of positive forcing function to face this deep fear of failure that I had. Um, and you know went through it and was like oh shit I'm okay and the people around me don't actually think any worse of me. In fact, they all are being super supportive and kind and like are very understanding and and then I had time to make a podcast to get.05:20.70SeanSo yeah, and then you had time to do a podcast again. So it's been great.05:28.17AndrewUm, and and that actually was the second positive thing. So the the second really positive thing was that it gave me the nudge to take a long extended sabbatical. Um, so after that I went and fulfilled a lifelong dream and walked across Spain on the camino de santiago. Um. Spent two months over in Europe um, that was incredible I've written about that on my on my website a little bithitteraskins dot com um, and then I I came back from that and had time to sit down and just think about what I really wanted to do and um. Decided that I wanted to get back into startups and wanted to try to build a new product and do do it the way that I had always wanted to do it which was bootstrapped calm slow growth. Um, and ah, you know, but do something that. You know, high margin. Um, try to basically build my perfect job. My dream job my my dream business. Um, so I started working on ad at the beginning of this year worked with a partner for a little while who um, ultimately had to step away for some personal reasons. Um. Which then launched me into the process of learning to code again which has been really cool. Um, kind of surprised myself with how much I have enjoyed that and liked that. Um and so that was a few months ago that I I started learning to code and and building the product.07:05.74AndrewMyself and I'm now ah at a point where I've got a functional prototype and I'm you know probably going to be launching in a week or 2 probably 2 two weeks would be my guess. So um, yeah.07:19.46SeanI Hell yeah.07:24.27AndrewLast time we recorded I was running an agency and now I am getting ready to launch a new Saas company. So yeah, and so now that's ah now we're on season 2 Um, so yeah, tell me tell me ah tell me and tell our 3 listeners.07:29.51SeanYeah, act...

Tibo Louis-Lucas is a serial founder, most well known for starting Tweet Hunter and Taplio in 2021, before selling the company in 2022 for 8 figures. Since then, Tibo has gone on to acquire an AI video creation tool, Typeframes, which he spun Revid.ai recently. He actually announced after recording this that he has left Tweethunter and is back to focusing on his early stage products, which we touch on in this episode. He's also started a newsletter with over 50k subscribers and has over 115k Twitter followers. Tibo is a bit of a legend in the indie maker sphere right now.Tibo and I covered so much ground in this episode I couldn't fit it all in, so the the full 40 minute conversation available on the Indie Bites membership for $60 a year. Head to indiebites.com/membership to get access.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:46 - Why failing is important for indie hackers03:30 - 1 product every 2 weeks05:16 - From $3 to $20k MRR with influencer partnership06:41 - Selling Tweet Hunter to Lempire08:40 - What did Tibo buy with his money10:34 - Acquiring Typeframe16:16 - RecommendationsRecommendationsBook: It Doesn't Have to be Crazy at WorkPodcast: AcquiredIndie Hacker: Marc Louvion; Damon ChenMy linksTwitterIndie Bites TwitterIndie Bites YouTubeJoin the membershipPersonal Website2 Hour Podcast CoursePodPanda (hire me to edit your podcast)This Indie Life PodcastSponsor - EmailOctopus

Amar Ghose is the founder of ZenMaid, a Maid Service software that has just hit $200k MRR. Amar is a seasoned bootstrapped entrepreneur, having started ZenMaid back in 2013. Amar's story shows the power of sticking with something through the hard times, and having an unsexy niche (aka not selling to other indie hackers) can lead to a phenomenal indie business.Timestamps00:00 Intro02:53 Scaling in the first 2 years04:38 Growing an indie business in a price sensitive niche06:54 Travelling while indie hacking08:12 Losing 40% of revenue in 6 months13:23 Hustle Porn - Should indie hackers work harder?15:38 RecommendationsReccosBook: The Fish That Ate The Whale by Rich CohenPodcast: exitfive by Dave GerhardtIndie Hacker: Jesse HanleyMy linksTwitterIndie Bites TwitterIndie Bites YouTubeJoin the membershipPersonal Website2 Hour Podcast CoursePodPanda (hire me to edit your podcast)This Indie Life PodcastSponsor - EmailOctopus

Marybeth Alexander is the Chief Executive Owl at KnowledgeOwl, a SaaS that focuses on providing the most impactful knowledgebase you could possibly have. We talk about using knowledge management systems outside their "usual" domain of customer service: Marybeth teaches how you can employ a KB for marketing, sales, and even internal documentation purposes. We also tackle the topic of AI in knowledge management, how extremely simple pricing can be a growth lever, and we dive into the sustainability practices of a B-corp.It's a ... knowledge-packed episode!00:00:00 Tools and Scope in Customer Service00:09:14 Utilizing AI and Knowledge Bases00:14:12 Importance of Documentation in Software00:21:31 The Future of Knowledge Management00:27:11 AI Tools and Data Compliance Integration00:35:42 Intentional Growth Strategy and Business Model00:41:21 Building a Purpose-Driven BusinessThis episode is sponsored by Acquire.comThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/marybeth-alexander-knowledgebase-secrets/The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/316-marybeth-alexander-knowledgebase-secretsThe video: https://youtu.be/glMBIhxH-rYYou'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.comPodcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcastNewsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletterMy book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.comHere are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw

Matt Medeiros is the founder of WP Minute, a weekly podcast highlighting WordPress news in less than 5 minutes. He's a podcasting expert, having previously worked as Director of Podcasting success at Castos and now hosts & produces Breakdown, a podcast by Gravity forms. This episode talks about how you can make a sustainable 5-figure side project, with a niche audience while working a full time job and increasing your opportunities as you do it.Timestamps00:00 Intro01:32 From the family car business to digital agency with his dad03:35 Becoming a Wordpress Expert and Starting Matt Report04:45 Using podcasting as a networking tool05:56 From Matt Report to WP Minute08:08 Monetizing WP Minute09:36 Making money from a small audience10:58 Having a profitable side project alongside a full time job12:08 Does Matt want to sell WP Minute?14:48 RecommendationsRecommendationsPodcast about Books: Six Pixels of SeparationPodcast: Podcasting 2.0Indie Hacker: Carl HancockMy linksTwitterIndie Bites TwitterIndie Bites YouTubeJoin the membershipPersonal Website2 Hour Podcast CoursePodPanda (hire me to edit your podcast)This Indie Life PodcastSponsor - EmailOctopus

Michael Frew is a technology veteran with 20+ years of experience working with major players like Lockheed Martin, IBM, and Amazon. Transitioning to Acquisition Entrepreneurship, Michael now manages an 8-figure portfolio of cloud-based software companies, generating a 7-figure annual income. His digital business acquisitions and operations expertise has earned him recognition in outlets like FE International, Indie Hackers, and Empire Flippers. Stay tuned for insights from Michael's remarkable journey in today's episode! How to view SaaS multiples? Why Jobs can be a lifesaver - he quit 3 jobs… Where to get financing in 2024 There are better buyers than me…   Sponsors: Ampleo: The Go-To Source for Financial Due Diligence https://lp.ampleo.com/transaction-advisory   Ready to level up? Join the Let's Buy a Business Community https://lets-buy-a-business.circle.so/checkout/lets-buy-a-business-community   Use Code: Founder24 for 30% forever and a free 1:1 call with me.   How to Buy Your First Small Business through Acquisition Entrepreneurship https://letsbuyabusiness.com/course

Manu Cinca is the founder of Stacked Marketer, a daily marketing newsletter he bootstrapped to $700k. In 2023, he acquired 2 newsletters to bring the subscriber count to 100k and raised a small 250k funding round to help boost growth.

Max Haining is the founder of 100DaysofNoCode and 100DaysofAI, which are bootcamps designed to help non-techies gain tech skills. Max wanted to be an entrepreneur from a young age and started 100DaysofNoCode as a challenge for himself to learn NoCode tools during covid, but as more people joined in, he realised he could bootstrap the challenge into a learning platform which he's now working on full time.Follow Max:TwitterTimestamps00:00 - Intro01:28 - Max early life03:31 - University student inspired by Zuck04:59 - Discovering indie hacking06:13 - Starting 100DaysofNoCode09:45 - Turning 100DaysofNoCode from a challenge to a business13:39 - What marketing tactics has Max used15:09 - RecommendationsRecommendationsBook - Get Together Podcast - My First MillionIndie Hacker - Marc LouvionMy linksTwitterIndie Bites TwitterIndie Bites YouTubeJoin the membershipPersonal Website2 Hour Podcast CoursePodPanda (hire me to edit your podcast)This Indie Life PodcastSponsor - EmailOctopus

Max Serrano is the founder of IGotAnOffer, a bootstrapped coaching platform focused on helping people get jobs and progress their career. Initially starting out in consulting, Max started IGotAnOffer on the side, creating digital products to help people land consulting jobs, but pivoted to coaching after they lost 70% of their revenue in the tech hiring freeze, having to lay off the majority of his staff. Now, with a profit first mentality, they are on a growth trajectory again.Timestamps00:00 - Intro03:16 - What indie hackers can learn from management consulting04:42 - The idea for IGotAnOffer06:23 - Slicing pie method of splitting equity07:39 - From side project to full time08:29 - Fixing a revenue plateau10:49 - Losing 70% of revenue12:46 - Getting back to profitiability13:49 - Pay yourself14:46 - RecommendationsRecommendationsBook - Profit FirstPodcast - Startups for the Rest of UsIndie Hacker - Pete CodesMy linksTwitterIndie Bites TwitterIndie Bites YouTubeJoin the membershipPersonal Website2 Hour Podcast CoursePodPanda (hire me to edit your podcast)This Indie Life PodcastSponsor - EmailOctopus

Making money is hard. But even TAKING money takes some careful decision-making. Let's dive into payment platforms for solopreneurs today. Between Stripe, Paddle, and Lemon Squeezy (and then some), we have plenty of choices. But what matters most to people who already juggle 14 different jobs? I'll share what makes these platforms great, useful, and occasionally problematic for indie founders.This episode is sponsored by Acquire.comThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/payment-platforms-for-solopreneurs/The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/297-payment-platforms-for-solopreneursCheck out Podscan to get alerts when you're mentioned on podcasts: https://podscan.fmSend me a voicemail on Podline: https://podline.fm/arvidYou'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.comPodcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcastNewsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletterMy book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.comHere are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw

Spencer Patterson (@SpencePatterson) is a former financial advisor turned tech entrepreneur, who transformed his non-technical background into a $3.5 million SaaS triumph. Spencer shares his journey from navigating failed ideas to creating a platform generating $140K in monthly revenue with 6 million users. His experience offers a blueprint for marketing MVPs, team-building on a budget, and balancing tech with customer service in a startup.Spencer also reveals his plans to build a YouTube community for founders, sharing knowledge and insights on AI, avoiding common pitfalls, and supporting indie hackers. Don't miss this episode, where Spencer's story serves as both a lesson in startup growth and a vision for future SaaS community development.Spencer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpencePatterson 00:00:00 Founder's Journey to Building Successful SaaS00:07:21 Marketing and Hiring Challenges for Startups00:14:14 Customer Service and Time Management00:23:42 Founders Helping Each Other on YouTube00:27:08 Discussing Startup Strategies and Media Impact00:37:10 Evaluating AI Advice and Avoiding Replication00:48:32 Building a Community for Indie HackersThis episode is sponsored by Acquire.comThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/spencer-patterson-mastering-market-niches-and-startup-growth/The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/290-spencer-patterson-mastering-market-niches-and-startup-growthThe video: https://youtu.be/ncACSAapc_cYou'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.comPodcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcastNewsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletterMy book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.comHere are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw (00:00) - Founder's Journey to Building Successful SaaS (07:21) - Marketing and Hiring Challenges for Startups (14:14) - Customer Service and Time Management (23:42) - Founders Helping Each Other on YouTube (27:08) - Discussing Startup Strategies and Media Impact (37:10) - Evaluating AI Advice and Avoiding Replication (48:32) - Building a Community for Indie Hackers

The "creator economy" is a dream of self-fulfillment and freedom for many. But once you're in it, it can quickly look bleak.Today, I dive into a world where everyone tells you to be consistent and trust the process. Let's examine the tension between creativity and attention.This episode is sponsored by Acquire.comThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/rethinking-the-creator-economy/The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/289-rethinking-the-creator-economyYou'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.comPodcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcastNewsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletterMy book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.comHere are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw

Thibault Louis-Lucas (@tibo_maker), or Tibo for short, is the indie hacker and innovator behind successful ventures like TweetHunter and Taplio — which he sold for over $10M!In this episode, we unravel Thibault's thrilling journey from the joys of product creation to the intricacies of selling a business on the global stage. He shares his strategies for tripling revenue post-acquisition, the pivotal role of community engagement, and his candid insights on AI risks, nomadic lifestyles, and the ever-evolving tech landscape. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned developer, join us for an enlightening conversation that's as much a masterclass in the art of SaaS as it is a celebration of community and adaptability in the digital age.Tibo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tibo_maker00:00:00 Building Products00:17:22 Building Stable Efficient Software Product00:24:59 AI Risks and Nomadic Lifestyle Discussion00:33:52 Video Content for Indie Hackers00:41:31 Building in Public, Power of FeedbackThis episode is sponsored by Acquire.comThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/thibault-louis-lucas-selling-a-10m-saas-and-building-another-one/The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/288-thibault-louis-lucas-selling-a-10m-saas-and-building-another-one The video: https://youtu.be/csp6vI8lKt4You'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.comPodcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcastNewsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletterMy book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.comHere are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw (00:00) - Building Products (17:22) - Building Stable Efficient Software Product (24:59) - AI Risks and Nomadic Lifestyle Discussion (33:52) - Video Content for Indie Hackers (41:31) - Building in Public, Power of Feedback

Today I'm joined by Randall Kanna Franson. Randall is a senior software engineer who has written 3 books, including one published by O'Reilly and a self published one which made over $70k. She also created a course called Hack the Tech interview which made $20k in the first 24 hours and $50k in the first month. All of this has been through Randall's efforts to share her learnings from almost a decade being a software engineer and growing her twitter audience to over 50,000 followers. She's also dabbled in SaaS products, notably launching and growing CodeTutor which she sold after the birth of her first child.Timestamps00:00 Intro01:43 Randall's background03:33 Coding bootcamp to senior software engineer05:05 Getting a book published with O'Reilly06:37 Going hard on side projects in 202008:01 Audience building and writing another book10:04 Randall's course11:42 Randalls advice to early stage entreprenuers13:13 Why Randall hasn't started a successful SaaS15:47 RecommendationsRecommendationsBook - The DipPodcast - Software SocialIndie Hacker - Kyle GawleyMy linksTwitterIndie Bites TwitterIndie Bites YouTubeJoin the membershipPersonal Website2 Hour Podcast CoursePodPanda (hire me to edit your podcast)This Indie Life PodcastSponsor - EmailOctopus

In this episode of Ruby for All, host Andrew kicks things off with a warm welcome and well wishes to his absent co-host, Julie. Then he welcomes guest, Bhumi Shah, a self-taught web developer who transitioned from doing low-level embedded software for implantable medical devices.  She shares her journey of learning Ruby on Rails, her love for teaching, and her approach to learning as well.  Bhumi also talks about her ideas for creating accessible educational content, such as an audio-only technical content platform and a unique onboarding concept for junior developers joining a new company.  As the conversation wraps up, Andrew expresses his admiration for Bhumi's insights, hoping that her story and ideas will motivate others to engage in content creation. Hit download now to hear more! [00:00:24] Bhumi details her self-taught journey into web development with Ruby on Rails and discusses her passion for teaching throughout her career and aims to pursue it more actively. [00:02:24] Bhumi shares her inspiration with teaching from Chris Oliver of GoRails and reflects on the importance of building a reputation and trust over time before monetizing content. She discusses her initial discomfort with identifying as a content creator and her journey towards embracing that aspect of her professional identity, and her current challenge with figuring out how to charge for her educational content. [00:04:13] Andrew comments on the coolness of being a content creator and his own struggle with this identity despite creating substantial content. He suggests Podia as a platform for hosting courses. [00:05:01] We hear what motivated Bhumi from Chris's story as she tells us the importance of focusing on the beginning of one's journey and the gradual process of building an audience and credibility. [00:06:31] Bhumi discuss the challenges and potential discouragement in charging for content. She feels that it's too early and she needs people to first know and trust her. [00:08:33] Andrew reflects on setting realistic goals for course creation and the difficulties of publishing content. Bhumi shares her sporadic content creation history and her resolve to maintain consistency going forward. [00:12:18] Andrew asks Bhumi about her research preferences and prompts Bhumi to discuss her learning approach where she shares her philosophy on learning technical skills by aiming to become “friends” rather than “acquaintances” with technologies, using CSS as an example. [00:13:26] She explains her strategy for tackling new topics like Turbo and Hotwire, focusing on practical application and “just-in-time learning” to solve immediate problems and “follow-on learning” to deepen her understanding later. She also mentions engaging in “intentional learning” or “deliberate learning” through reading programming books and taking courses. [00:15:21] Andrew shifts the conversation to teaching and asks Bhumi what she enjoys in teaching. She finds joy in seeing the moment of understanding in others and sharing her rewarding experience with mentorship on the Indie Hackers platform.[00:17:28] Andrew tells us he experiences joy when he sees other people experience joy which is why he mentors. He shares his own challenge of being naturally curious but not a deep learner, which affects his approach to teaching and sharing knowledge.  [00:18:59] Bhumi asks Andrew about his perceived barriers to sharing content, prompting a discussion about perfectionism. Andrew describes his struggle with publishing content that meets his high standards. [00:23:36] Andrew asks Bhumi about her preferences for mediums, and she expresses her comfort with writing, particularly in her newsletter format, which excludes links to encourage focused reading. [00:29:52] Andrew reflects on the challenge of discussing code through audio and suggests a narrative approach to sharing technical content, focusing on problem-solving stories which can engage listeners. He references Darknet Diaries Podcast as an example of combining narrative storytelling with technical details, which helps listeners learn through context. [00:27:09] Bhumi proposes a podcast idea centered around debugging stories which Andrew expands on, and she shares another idea related to onboarding junior developers, suggesting that companies should hire a contractor as a full-time mentor to support new developers during their initial months. Andrew praises her idea![00:31:37] Andrew acknowledges the cost concern but emphasizes the long-term benefits of junior developers learning effective problem-solving. Bhumi highlights the importance of teaching developers how to teach themselves and become self-sufficient.[00:32:30] As a final message, Bhumi encourages listeners to give feedback to content creators, noting the positive impact it has on them.[00:33:32] Find out where you can follow Bhumi and her work online. Panelist:Andrew MasonGuest:Bhumi ShahSponsors:GoRailsHoneybadgerLinks:Andrew Mason X/TwitterAndrew Mason WebsiteJulie J. X/TwitterJulie J. WebsiteBhumi Shah X/TwitterOne Ruby Question NewsletterIndie HackersPodiaHow Rails.env works with EnvironmentInquirer & StringInquirer-by Bhumi Shah (GoRails)Chris Oliver X/TwitterDarknet Diaries (00:00) - Intro and Welcome (00:24) - Bhumi's Journey into Ruby on Rails (02:24) - Inspiration and Building Trust in Content Creation (04:13) - Andrew's Thoughts on Content Creation and Podia (05:01) - Bhumi on Building an Audience (06:31) - Challenges in Charging for Content (08:33) - Setting Goals for Course Creation (12:18) - Bhumi's Learning Approach (13:26) - Tackling New Topics in Web Development (15:21) - Teaching and Mentorship (17:28) - Andrew's Approach to Mentoring (18:59) - Overcoming Perfectionism in Content Sharing (23:36) - Medium Preferences for Content Sharing (27:09) - Discussing Code through Audio and Storytelling (29:52) - Debugging Stories and Onboarding Junior Developers (31:37) - Importance of Teaching Developers Self-Sufficiency (32:30) - Encouraging Listener Feedback (33:32) - Follow Bhumi and Her Work

Kieran Ball is the founder of NoCodeLife, a selection of case studies of those making successful businesses using NoCode. Kieran also has courses on how to become a NoCode SaaS founder, specifically using the Bubble platform. I wanted to get Kieran on the pod to discuss and challenge the NoCode movement and if you can actually create a scalable product using the tools available, or if NoCode serves a different purpose.Timestamps00:00 108 - Kieran Ball02:07 Failing to learn how to code03:05 How Kieran discovered no code04:28 Are no code apps hacky?05:52 Who has been successful building no code tools?06:57 No code for MVPs or for actual startups09:28 Keiran's own blog, No Code Life10:19 Improving your marketing skillset12:49 Kieran's future with no code15:48 RecommendationsRecommendationsBook - The SaaS playbookPodcast - The Bootstrapped FounderIndie Hacker - Hazel Lim @byhazelimMy linksTwitterIndie Bites TwitterIndie Bites YouTubeJoin the membershipPersonal Website2 Hour Podcast CoursePodPanda (hire me to edit your podcast)This Indie Life PodcastSponsor - EmailOctopus

Today I'm joined by Val Sopi, the founder of Blogstatic, a lightweight blogging platform built to take on the likes of Ghost. Currently Val is sitting around $1k a month, but with a low-priced annual plans approach, he's relying on new sign ups and plan upgrades instead of recurring subscriptions. So he's at a crossroads of needing to pour fuel on the fire to grow his low-cost blogging platform, or attempt to build a B2B SaaS, which he believes is a much more sustainable option for an indie founder. Val has been hardened by business successes and failures, so I love his pragmatic approach to the decisions he's making.Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:39 Val's background - web design shop to failed SaaS 04:10 Learning to code and starting Claritask 04:53 Selling Claritask 05:52 Launching Blogstatic 06:42 Taking a loan to bet on himself 07:40 The crossroads of stagnating growth 08:39 Being a low cost alternative in a competitive market 12:30 Why Val won't take VC 14:06 Why Val is trying B2B instead of B2C 15:45 Recommendations Recommendations Book: The Inner Game of Tennis Podcast: Startups for the Rest of Us Indie Hacker: Joe Ashville My links Twitter Indie Bites Twitter Indie Bites YouTube Join the membership Personal Website 2 Hour Podcast Course PodPanda (hire me to edit your podcast) This Indie Life Podcast Sponsor - EmailOctopus

Today I'm revisiting one of my favourite episodes, from 2020, with Sabba Keynejad, co-founder and CEO of VEED.io, an online video editing platform. When I interviewed Sabba, VEED were at around $2m ARR, fully bootstrapped. Since this interview, they've gone on to bootstrap to about $7m ARR before raising a whopping $35m series A from Sequoia. And when I first met Sabba, years before this interview, VEED was just a small product that wasn't generating any revenue. This episode is special to me because I've followed VEED's journey from the start and it's been inspiring to see. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:46 VEED origins 03:24 Differentiation 03:58 Picking a market 04:48 Hiring and learning new skills 06:16 Inflection points in growth 07:07 Quitting your job 07:45 Why you should find a cofounder 08:41 Getting the first users 09:47 Free vs paid 11:16 Growth tactics 12:04 Advice to other founders 13:01 Recommendations Recommendations Favourite indie hacker is Josh Pigford Best book for indie hackers; Traction Favourite podcast; How I Built This My links Twitter Indie Bites Twitter Indie Bites YouTube Join the membership Personal Website 2 Hour Podcast Course PodPanda (hire me to edit your podcast) This Indie Life Podcast Sponsor - EmailOctopus

Your WakeUp Call begins when you start to challenge conventional thinking. When you empower yourself to break free from the daily grind. When you choose to design your own lifestyle and economy.  Join us as we delve into the entrepreneurial journey of a seasoned professional, exploring the mechanics of business acquisitions and the lucrative Software as a Service (SaaS) landscape. Discover the unique strategies and personal experiences shared by Michael Frew, offering valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned investors alike.   Key Points From This Episode:  Progress in the acquisition strategy by continuous learning and adaptation with each new opportunity. Exploring the preference for businesses targeting engineering teams, providing tools and utilities that cater to the needs of technical professionals. Discussing the advantages of investing in online businesses, such as higher cash flow compared to traditional investments like real estate. Insights into tax benefits, depreciation, and appreciation unique to the online business space. Acknowledging the valuable lessons learned from acquisitions that didn't go as planned, emphasizing the importance of failure in entrepreneurial growth. Drawing parallels with Warren Buffett's investment philosophy, adopting a meticulous approach to acquisitions with a limited number of strategic investments. Demystifying Software as a Service (SaaS) businesses, highlighting the recurring revenue model and the appeal of acquiring companies in this space. Hands-on approach to business operations, especially in the realm of SAS companies, where a deep understanding of engineering needs remains crucial.   Follow Paul Thompson • LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulthompson-onecallcapital/ • Website | https://pauldavidthompson.com • Tiktok | https://www.tiktok.com/@pauldavidthompson Resources:  www.michaelfrew.com - Michael's Personal Website www.PaulDavidThompson.com - Real estate resources, past episodes, and information on my mastermind   I want to help you achieve financial and personal freedom. Check out THIS link for some valuable resources Click for a FREE WEBINAR to learn about your 12% ROI. If you're ready to take action now, let's hop on a CALL now! About Today's Guest: Michael Frew is a seasoned technology veteran boasting over two decades of experience collaborating with industry giants such as Lockheed Martin, IBM, and Amazon. In a bold shift towards Acquisition Entrepreneurship, Michael has successfully navigated the digital landscape, overseeing an impressive 8-figure portfolio of cloud-based software companies. This strategic move has resulted in a consistent 7-figure annual income. Michael's proficiency in digital business acquisitions and operational management has not gone unnoticed. He has gained recognition in esteemed outlets such as FE International, Indie Hackers, and Empire Flippers.

Nicolas Cole (@Nicolascole77), co-founder of Ship30for30, will teach you why indie hackers should embrace writing as a transformative tool in their arsenal. He sheds light on the common misconception that writing pales compared to coding for developers, but illustrates how writing can be a vehicle for desirable outcomes like zero-cost customer acquisition and recognition within the industry. Listen in as he shares the secret of building a timeless library of content, emphasizing how past writings can continue to serve us without the need to create new material constantly.Nicolas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nicolascole7700:00:00 Writing's Importance for Indie Hackers00:09:10 World of Warcraft and Writing Connection00:12:07 Writing, Books, and Their Value00:25:29 Finding Voice00:28:01 The Power of Writing and Community00:34:05 Writing for Readers00:47:21 Ghostwriting and Its Benefits ExploredThis episode is sponsored by Acquire.comThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/nicolas-cole-harnessing-the-written-word-for-profit/The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/278-nicolas-cole-harnessing-the-written-word-for-profitThe video: https://youtu.be/sX-CaJHf9cMYou'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.comPodcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcastNewsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletterMy book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.comHere are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw (00:00) - Writing's Importance for Indie Hackers (09:10) - World of Warcraft and Writing Connection (12:07) - Writing, Books, and Their Value (25:29) - Finding Voice (28:01) - The Power of Writing and Community (34:05) - Writing for Readers (47:21) - Ghostwriting and Its Benefits Explored

Gilbert Pellegrom, is co-founder and CTO of Lemon Squeezy, a platform for selling software and digital products online. Previously Gilbert created the Nivo Slider all in 2010, which grew to millions of users before selling it. He then went on to work with Orman Clark at ThemeZilla and Dunked, who he's teamed up with again to build Lemon Squeezy. What's interesting about Gilbert is that despite being the CTO of a rapidly scaling startup, he's still making and shipping side projects, which we'll talk about more on this episode.If you want to hear more about Lemon Squeezy, I actually co-host their podcast called Make Lemonade, where I speak with their CEO JR Farr about the behind the scenes of building a bootstrapped company making millions.Sign up to the Indie Bites membership for $60 a year to access the full conversation with Gilbert.Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:57 Working with Orman Clark at Themezilla and Dunked 06:11 Delicious Brains 06:40 Starting Lemon Squeezy 07:52 Why Gilbert makes side projects 10:36 Should you charge money for your side projects 12:58 Selling side projects 14:59 Recommendations Recommendations Book - Atomic Habits Podcast - Yo! Indie Hacker - Marcel Pociot My links Twitter Indie Bites Twitter Indie Bites YouTube Join the membership Personal Website 2 Hour Podcast Course PodPanda (hire me to edit your podcast) This Indie Life Podcast Sponsor - EmailOctopus

Amanda Natividad (@amandanat) is an expert in marketing and writing. She talks about using humor and strong marketing skills to understand what people on social media like — and what resonates strongly enough to make them do things. We discuss making content that's not just different, but interesting and true to your audience. Among many intriguing stories, one cool thing she mentions is how Rand Fishkin started following her (and how she overreacted to it!). But it worked out. She quickly found herself working with Rand on SparkToro. Amanda even shares a few tips on using tools like SparkToro to better understand what people want to see, who they interact with, and where they are.We talk about the future of making content, including using AI for new ideas. Amanda believes in growing your audience by being liked, not just being the best. She's planning to grow her marketing course and talks about how a fractional marketing director can help small businesses and solo workers. This chat with Amanda is full of easy-to-use advice for improving your marketing. Enjoy!Amanda on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandanat  00:00:00 Creating Unique and Engaging Content00:14:20 Refresh vs Different in Content Creation00:26:01 Advice on Using Social Media Platforms00:36:45 AI in Ideation and Meal Planning00:44:06 Future Audience Growth and Marketing Exploration00:52:50 Fractional Marketing Director's ImportanceThis episode is sponsored by Acquire.comThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/amanda-natividad-mastering-content-creation-and-audience-engagement/The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/274-amanda-natividad-mastering-content-creation-and-audience-engagementThe video: https://youtu.be/h94Hu8Ngr5cYou'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.comPodcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcastNewsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletterMy book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.comHere are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw (00:00) - Creating Unique and Engaging Content (14:20) - Refresh vs Different in Content Creation (26:01) - Advice on Using Social Media Platforms (36:45) - AI in Ideation and Meal Planning (44:06) - Future Audience Growth and Marketing Exploration (52:50) - Fractional Marketing Director's Importance

Michael Frew is the Owner and Operator of multiple 7-figure companies and a digital business acquisitions and operations expert. He's formerly a multi million-dollar producer and managed over 200 Consulting Engagements in his career as a Software Architect and Cybersecurity Consultant with corporations including IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, Salesforce, and Mandiant. He received his B.S. and MBA in Business and Economics while studying in China, Hong Kong & The Netherlands, as well as, several post-graduate information security certifications. Having been a successful software developer and consultant for two decades, he pivoted to collaborating with other developers on small side projects to help them gain traction and grow their bootstrapped businesses. This led to a deep-dive into the niche world of digital business M&A. What started with the acquisition of a small Amazon Affiliate site, led to managing a eight-figure portfolio of e-commerce, SaaS, content, and advertising businesses a decade later. In 2023, he was selected by WebStreet to acquire and manage their inaugural SaaS/Software investment fund. Michael's business acquisition insights have been featured in dozens of media outlets like FE International, Indie Hackers, and Empire Flippers. As an author, speaker, and consultant, he is on a mission to free engineers from the disillusionment of traditional employment and educate them on how digital acquisitions can be their next career evolution. *DISCLAIMER - We are not giving any financial advice. Please DYOR* (00:00 - 03:03) Opening Segment - Michael is introduced as the guest Hosts - Michael shares something interesting about himself (03:03 - 25:07) Framework for financing and acquiring online business - Why IT professionals should stop trying to start a business and buy a business instead. - What makes developers, engineers, and other technically experienced professionals excellent online business acquirers and operators. - Why investing ni online companies outperforms other asset classes. - The answers to the top four frequently asked questions about pursuing a career in online business acquisitions. (25:07 - 28:16) Fire Round - Michael shared if she would change his investment strategy - Michael also shares his favorite Finance, real estate book, or any related book - Also Michael shared about the website and tools that he can recommend - Michael's advice to beginner investors - Also shared how he gives back (28:16 - 30:46) Closing Segment -If you want to learn more about the discussion, you can watch the podcast on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wealth Matter's YouTube channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and you can reach out to Alpesh using this ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check us out at: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wealthmatrs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: @wealthmatrs.ig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok: @wealthmatrs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Michael Frew worked for two decades as an engineer, developer, and software architect on hundreds of consulting engagements with corporations including Lockheed Martin's Artificial Intelligence Labs, IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, Salesforce, and FireEye/Mandiant. He received his B.S. and MBA in Business and Economics while studying in China, Hong Kong, and The Netherlands, as well as several post-graduate information security certifications. Following his corporate career, Michael pivoted to Acquisition Entrepreneurship, acquiring software/SaaS companies, and using his boot-strapped funds to purchase multiple 6 and 7-figure businesses from brokers such as Empire Flippers, FE International, and Quiet Light Brokerage. Currently, Michael manages a growing 8-figure portfolio of cloud-based software companies, collectively generating a 7-figure pre-tax income annually. Michael's insights on digital business acquisitions and operations have been featured in dozens of media outlets like FE International, Indie Hackers, and Empire Flippers. https://www.michaelfrew.com/weinvested/

Lukas (@_lhermann) and Liz Hermann (@lizmhermann) talk having ambition as an indie hacker, scratching other people's itches, having kids or spouses to help run your empire, making $8k/month from a simple idea, and charting a course to $100M/yr with (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen).

Steph Smith (@stephsmithio) talks making millions in content subscriptions, working at a16z, putting the AI genie back in the bottle, thread boys on Twitter, educational vs entertainment podcasts, and media companies that monetize aspiring entrepreneurs with Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen).

Seth Godin (@ThisIsSethsBlog) talks indie hacking, finding new business ideas, meaningful jobs vs mechanized jobs, dealing with internet trolls, his secrets to productivity, freelancing vs bootstrapping, writing 9000 blog posts in 20 years, and finding significance in a changing world with Courtland (@csallen) and Channing (@ChanningAllen).