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Solos

By Martin Donadieu

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.
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Simplifying Ideas for Success in Entrepreneurship

SolosJun 18, 2023

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Simplifying Ideas for Success in Entrepreneurship

Simplifying Ideas for Success in Entrepreneurship

OMG, you guys won't believe what I just recorded on this podcast episode! 😍 I was totally geeking out as I interviewed tech entrepreneur Peter about his journey in entrepreneurship, his experiences with startups, and his current project, Pineapple Builder. 🤖 It's an AI website builder for busy business owners - how cool is that?! 🤯


And get this, we even talked about money and how our upbringing can influence our mindset towards it. Crazy, right? 💰 But it was so interesting to hear our different perspectives.


We covered a ton of topics, like Twitter tactics and the importance of flexibility and iteration in entrepreneurship. Plus, we talked about the limitations of AI and the benefits of open source. 🤔 And let's not forget the importance of reducing decision-making in our lives - I definitely need to work on that!


The best part was when we talked about reflecting on our actions and learning from failures. It was such a great reminder that we all make mistakes, but it's how we handle them that really matters. 💪


Overall, this episode was a total blast and I can't wait to listen to more! 🎉


Links: https://CapGo.app : update system for capacitor apps https://CapTime.app : crossfit timer for people doing crossfit at home https://www.pineapplebuilder.com/ : ultra MVP of a project builder https://www.indiehackers.com/podcastshttps://OpenAI.com

Jun 18, 202301:30:12
Building a Business on Shopify: Lessons Learned

Building a Business on Shopify: Lessons Learned

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

Jun 11, 202301:16:20
Technical Decisions and Challenges in Creating Side Bird

Technical Decisions and Challenges in Creating Side Bird

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/

May 29, 202301:24:28
Monetization Woes and Community Bans: The Realities of Being a Tech Entrepreneur

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

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

Apr 28, 202343:27
Maker Kit: Building a Successful Solo Product as a Software Engineer
Apr 12, 202301:17:45
Building on Top of Another Tool: The Risks and Rewards of Notion Forms

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

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.

Mar 30, 202301:33:30
Adventures Across Continents: From Bali to India to Paris - A Solo Podcast Update
Mar 07, 202324:52
From zero to 1K MRR with Luca

From zero to 1K MRR with Luca

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 🧞‍♂️ join the solos makers community : https://t.me/solosmakersKnow more about me : https://martin.solos.ventures

Feb 20, 202356:45
How to build a twitter audience | Marc
Feb 05, 202301:41:49
How i handle downtime and growth in solo
Jan 31, 202330:55
How to be good at every job | Shayan
Jan 18, 202301:19:41
 Insecurity about money 💰 and business optimization

Insecurity about money 💰 and business optimization

 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 🧞‍♂️,
join the solos makers community : https://t.me/solosmakers
Know more about me : https://martin.solos.ventures/

Jan 11, 202352:37
How to balance private and maker life | Tiago
Dec 27, 202201:25:41
From cofounded startup to solos

From cofounded startup to solos

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



Dec 12, 202235:46
Welcome

Welcome

Welcome to solos podcast

Oct 10, 202200:06