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🤑 The Surprising Secret Indie Hackers Use to Reach $100,000 – And How You Can Too

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It’s Chris again, from Startups.fyi!

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🦄 Startups.fyi Spotlight 💰

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Tired of the complexities of trading leads? This platform simplifies the process, allowing individuals and businesses to securely and efficiently trade high-quality leads. It’s already generating $2,000/month for its solo founder.

This AI-powered platform offers easy-to-use tools and templates, helping you create stunning photos without any hassle. Launched in 2023 by a solo founder, it's already making $7,300/month.

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🤠  Startups.fyi Roundup 🐴

Nick Freiling, a solo founder, managed to grow his market firm into a $1M business by bootstrapping and turning his service into a successful SaaS product. His journey is truly inspiring!

Taimoor Hassan spent two years indie hacking, and now he’s crossed the $100,000 mark. Curious how he pulled it off? Here’s his story and the steps he took to get there.

Adam took his SaaS products from the ground up to $8M by bootstrapping. He’s sharing the strategies, technical know-how, and lessons he learned during the journey.

If you’re a solopreneur, avoiding common pitfalls can be crucial to your success. Here are 10 mistakes you’ll want to steer clear of to keep your business on the right track.

💡 Startup Ideas Galore: Here is a list of over 5,000 startup ideas scraped from r/startups and 4,000 scraped from r/somebodymakethis. Ready to find your next big idea? Explore these ideas and get inspired for your next project.

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— Chris (@ChrisBulen)

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