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| EP50: We ship something live | 29 Sep 2024 | 01:36:20 | |
Huge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, DeskBreak, browser.horse, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space for making this show happen! See transcripts and past episodes on morningmakershow.com Creating elebee.club: Chaos, Marketing, and Memes! Welcome to the Morning Maker Show! Join Dan and Sandra on a wild ride as they build 'Elebee Club' from scratch, centralizing newsletters for indie makers. They pick a name, set up a snazzy website with Shipixen, and even drop some naming strategies. You'll get a crash course in marketing, community-driven projects, and a glimpse into PR campaigns for startups. Expect debates, feature tweaks, and plenty of laughs at their mishaps. Shoutout to our sponsor, Sentry, for keeping things bug-free. Stick around for the chaos, community news highlights, and the best rollercoaster of product development! 00:00 Introduction and Initial Banter 00:22 Community News Highlights 00:43 Interview with Dan from LemonSqueezy 05:50 Discussion on Product Hunt Success 11:51 Deep Dive into ShipXN and Page UI 25:33 Sandra's New Idea: Newsletter Directory 46:22 Brainstorming the Perfect Name 53:55 What Not to Do: A Cautionary Tale 54:17 Community Updates and Funny Moments 55:55 The Power of Negative Feedback 57:20 Indie Makers and Physical Products 58:47 Domain Purchase and Logo Design 01:03:16 Building and Deploying a Website 01:14:23 Celebrating Small Successes 01:19:20 PR Campaigns and AI Search 01:24:33 Marketing Strategies and Future Plans 01:32:41 Conclusion and Next Steps | |||
| EP49: Saying NO to $500,000 Salary To Make $ Millions from Scratch ― with Daniel Vassallo | 02 Sep 2024 | 02:11:01 | |
Huge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, DeskBreak, browser.horse, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets, SeoStuff, ValidateMySaaS for making this show happen! See transcripts and past episodes on morningmakershow.com From Amazon to Indie Success: Daniel Vassallo's Journey In 2019, Daniel Vassallo’s left his job paying $500k at Amazon and starting his own small bets, making $1M in revenue 3 years into self-employment. He is now running a community of almost 6k people called Small Bets. See how Daniel decided to leave a high-paying job to pursue a more fulfilling lifestyle. From sending a lucrative email, woodworking high-end cutting boards during the pandemic, this episode has it all! Daniel shares valuable insights on embracing randomness, adapting to market changes, and ltips for those considering a career change and making their own startups. 00:00 Intro 00:39 Introduction and Greetings 00:56 Meet Daniel Vasallo: From Amazon to Indie Success 01:53 The Decision to Leave Amazon 04:15 Embracing a New Lifestyle 04:58 Challenges and Realizations 09:20 The Importance of Small Wins 12:04 The Role of Randomness in Success 29:13 Freelancing and Diversifying Income 34:09 Managing the Small Bets Community 38:49 Transitioning from Discord to Campfire 50:44 Struggles with Class Attendance 51:44 Adapting to Market Changes 53:52 Exploring New Business Ideas 56:05 The Value of One-on-One Interactions 58:59 Small Bets and Indie Hacking 01:08:02 Marketing vs. Coding 01:09:33 The Importance of Marketing for Indie Hackers 01:11:05 The Cutting Board Venture 01:17:07 Rapid Fire Questions 01:25:36 Thought-Provoking Tweets 01:31:36 Navigating Social Media Boundaries 01:31:51 The Power of Transparency in Earnings 01:33:58 Engaging Content and Personal Branding 01:38:43 The Myth of Failure and Learning from Success 01:41:55 Adapting to Market Changes 01:45:24 The Importance of Small Wins 02:01:06 Challenges and Stressors in Business 02:09:27 Final Thoughts and Reflections | |||
| EP40: Should we buy a micro startup? | 21 May 2024 | 00:42:22 | |
Huge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets, SeoStuff, ValidateMySaaS for making this show happen! See transcripts and past episodes on morningmakershow.com | |||
| EP39: What happens in Croatia... | 18 May 2024 | 00:37:09 | |
Huge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets, SeoStuff, ValidateMySaaS for making this show happen! See transcripts and past episodes on morningmakershow.com | |||
| EP38: Finding joy where it isn't | 14 May 2024 | 00:41:13 | |
Huge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets, SeoStuff, ValidateMySaaS for making this show happen! See transcripts and past episodes on morningmakershow.com | |||
| EP37: No one laughed so hard on a podcast before | 10 May 2024 | 00:29:06 | |
Huge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets, SeoStuff, ValidateMySaaS for making this show happen! See transcripts and past episodes on morningmakershow.com | |||
| EP36: AI won't take our jobs... yet | 02 May 2024 | 00:36:40 | |
Huge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, Startup Stage, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets for making this show happen! See transcripts and past episodes on morningmakershow.com | |||
| EP35: Send the email or she'll hunt you down | 28 Apr 2024 | 00:41:55 | |
Huge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, Startup Stage, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets for making this show happen! See transcripts and past episodes on morningmakershow.com | |||
| EP34: A secret? I have no Klu | 17 Apr 2024 | 00:44:23 | |
Huge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, Startup Stage, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space for making this show happen! Join Dan and Sandra as they navigate through a productive week filled with video marketing, LinkedIn cringe, and B2B strategies. See transcripts and past episodes on morningmakershow.com | |||
| EP33: Easter eggs | 13 Apr 2024 | 00:49:44 | |
Huge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, Startup Stage, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space for making this show happen! Join Dan and Sandra as they navigate through a productive week filled with video marketing, LinkedIn cringe, and B2B strategies. See transcripts and past episodes on morningmakershow.com | |||
| EP32: Don't be scared. There's nothing to be scared. | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:39:56 | |
Huge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, Startup Stage, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space for making this show happen! Join Dan and Sandra as they navigate through a productive week filled with video marketing, LinkedIn cringe, and B2B strategies. See transcripts and past episodes on morningmakershow.com | |||
| EP31: Alpaca is expensive | 05 Apr 2024 | 00:38:32 | |
Huge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, Startup Stage, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space for making this show happen! Join Dan and Sandra as they navigate through a productive week filled with video marketing, LinkedIn cringe, and B2B strategies. See transcripts and past episodes on morningmakershow.com | |||
| EP48: 250k investments, 1k MRR and fake discounts | 26 Aug 2024 | 01:28:13 | |
Huge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, LinkDr, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, browser.horse, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets, SeoStuff, DeskInvestor, ValidateMySaaS for making this show happen! See transcripts and past episodes on morningmakershow.com | |||
| EP30: Almost productive and out of our comfort zones | 31 Mar 2024 | 00:45:01 | |
Huge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, Startup Stage for making this show happen! Join Dan and Sandra as they navigate through a productive week filled with video marketing, LinkedIn cringe, and B2B strategies. | |||
| EP29: Professional panics and gym gains | 28 Mar 2024 | 00:36:58 | |
Huge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, Startup Stage for making this show happen! Join Dan and Sandra as they navigate the world of Webflow, SEO, and customer support, all while trying to maintain their sanity (and fitness). | |||
| EP28: The Perils and pleasures of product launching | 24 Mar 2024 | 01:00:57 | |
Huge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, Startup Stage for making this show happen! In this episode, Dan and Sandra delve into the highs and lows of launching a product on Product Hunt and the addictive nature of social media validation. | |||
| EP27: A moment of silence for failed indie projects | 15 Mar 2024 | 00:53:21 | |
Huge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, Startup Stage for making this show happen! In this episode, Dan and Sandra attempt a tech-free day (spoiler alert: it doesn't go well) | |||
| EP26: Don't touch anything, you aristocrat | 13 Mar 2024 | 00:46:38 | |
Huge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, Startup Stage for making this show happen! Dan and Sandra celebrate Women's Day and their 27th episode milestone, but not without some tech trouble. | |||
| EP25: Mr. Beast's chocolate is s*** | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:48:29 | |
Huge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, Startup Stage for making this show happen! n this episode of the Morning Maker Show, Dan and Sandra discuss the ups and downs of indie hacking, the art of taking a vacation (with approval from Sandra, of course!), and the importance of not taking yourself too seriously. | |||
| EP24: From Nokia's Downfall to Grayscale Dreams | 01 Mar 2024 | 00:35:52 | |
Huge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, Startup Stage for making this show happen! Dan and Sandra embark on a journey filled with Finnish history, reminiscing Nokia's glory days, and pondering over the morality of faking it till you make it in business. | |||
| EP23: In the startup Café | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:36:24 | |
Huge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Baked Design Studio, Startup Stage for making this show happen! Join Dan, Sandra as they tackle topics from live stream panic to launching startups | |||
| EP22: Dagobert quit his job. Here are the next steps. | 23 Feb 2024 | 01:05:56 | |
Huge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Baked Design Studio, Startup Stage for making this show happen! Join Dan, Sandra, and their guest, Dagobert as they talk about burnout, memes and future plans to conquer media. | |||
| EP21: An Alarm-ingly good episode | 19 Feb 2024 | 00:44:26 | |
Huge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Baked Design Studio, Startup Stage for making this show happen! Join Dan and Sandra as they battle alarm clock-screenshot-trends and decipher Twitter trends. | |||
| EP47: $2M a Year Running 24 Startups ― John Rush tells us how 💪 | 19 Aug 2024 | 01:50:43 | |
Huge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets, SeoStuff, ValidateMySaaS for making this show happen! See transcripts and past episodes on morningmakershow.com | |||
| EP20: Lost in Helsinki | 16 Feb 2024 | 00:50:40 | |
Huge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Baked Design Studio, Startup Stage for making this show happen! Sandra's Helsinki shenanigans leads to a unique outdoor recording experience | |||
| EP19: Sandra Steals the Spotlight (again) | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:40:37 | |
Huge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Baked Design Studio, Startup Stage for making this show happen! Will Dan ever bounce back from his defeat? Let's find out in today's episode. | |||
| EP18: Launching on Product Hunt during the show with Greg | 09 Feb 2024 | 01:03:35 | |
Huge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Baked Design Studio, Startup Stage for making this show happen! Join Dan, Sandra & Greg as they launch Ascent on Product Hunt, LIVE! | |||
| EP17: Adventures in Launchland | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:32:05 | |
Huge thanks to Posthog, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Baked Design Studio, Startup Stage for making this show happen! Join Dan and Sandra as they navigate the hilarious highs and lows of indie maker life, from blurry weekends to missing links. | |||
| EP16: Getting to $120k MRR ― Baked & Roasted in the indie oven | 02 Feb 2024 | 00:49:13 | |
Join Dan and Sandra and their special guest Alex, who talks about her incredible success. Thanks to today's sponsors: Posthog, Statup Stage and Shipixen | |||
| EP15: Laughing Your Way to Startup Success | 29 Jan 2024 | 00:48:10 | |
Join Dan and Sandra in the world of solo entrepreneurship where every misstep is a hilarious story and success is a good laugh away. Thanks to today's sponsors: Posthog, Statup Stage and Shipixen | |||
| EP14: From Tears to Tools | 27 Jan 2024 | 00:43:19 | |
Join Dan & Sandra as they navigate the unpredictable world of solo entrepreneurship, unexpected product launches & the emotional rollercoaster called marketing 🎢 Thanks to today's sponsors: Posthog, Statup Stage and Shipixen | |||
| EP13: Running on coffee & spilling the beans | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:33:41 | |
Join Dan and Sandra in their caffeinated marathon, spilling the beans on B2B strategies, indie gaming, and more! Thanks to today's sponsor: Statup Stage and Shipixen | |||
| EP12: Island Insights: No Links, No Problem | 19 Jan 2024 | 00:34:03 | |
Join Dan and Sandra: Navigating the Linkless Labyrinth in Today's Morning Maker Show! Thanks to today's sponsor: Shipixen | |||
| EP11: Solo Entrepreneurs Unleashed: Chasing Dreams from Beaches to Code. And goats. | 15 Jan 2024 | 00:30:07 | |
Join Dan and Sandra as they navigate the entrepreneurial island life, discussing dream tech jobs, AI breakthroughs, and goat cheese aspirations. Thanks to today's sponsor: Shipixen and CodeSnippets AI! 👀 see the full transcript and discussed posts here. | |||
| EP46: $130k/mo ― Marc Lou tells us the secret to how | 05 Jul 2024 | 01:07:52 | |
Huge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets, SeoStuff, ValidateMySaaS for making this show happen! See transcripts and past episodes on morningmakershow.com | |||
| EP10: Sipping Gin, Chasing Dreams, and Launching Tools at almost 30,000 Feet | 12 Jan 2024 | 00:35:31 | |
Join Dan and Sandra in an airport escapade as they discuss indie successes, banner generators, and the eternal debate: startup or business? Thanks to today's sponsor: Shipixen! 👀 see the full transcript and discussed posts here. | |||
| EP9: Navigating the rollercoaster of solo entrepreneurship with humor, insights, and a dash of Photoshop magic. | 09 Jan 2024 | 00:40:33 | |
In this episode, Dan and Sandra tackle illness, flight cancellations, and the Finnish weather while exploring the challenges of solo entrepreneurship. From App Store paychecks to weathering the Nordic cold, the hosts delve into the highs and lows of running a one-person show. | |||
| EP8: Turning Morning Pleasures into Business Treasures | 05 Jan 2024 | 00:40:54 | |
Embark on a laughter-filled journey with Dan and Sandra as they discuss the highs and lows of solo entrepreneurship. From witty sponsor anecdotes to the art of quitting jobs, this podcast is your go-to guide for navigating the world of indie business. Whether it's dealing with FAQs, wrestling with productivity apps, or making the bold decision to tell your boss "I'm done," these hosts share insights that resonate with every solo entrepreneur's struggle. | |||
| EP7: Towels, Scarves, and the Struggles of the Underneath Entrepreneur | 31 Dec 2023 | 00:38:39 | |
In this entertaining episode, Dan battles illness, fashion statements, and fictional trucks, while Sandra contemplates the stress of returning home and indulging in holiday activities. The dynamic duo delves into the building public community, showcasing products like an AI-powered branding tool and a no-subscription keyword research gem. They also ponder the fine line between genuine online presence and personal branding. And more! | |||
| EP6: Time Zones, Indie Games, and SEO Adventures | 21 Dec 2023 | 00:33:53 | |
Join Dan and Sandra in this hilarious episode as they tackle the challenges of time zones, explore an indie game developer's journey, discuss the complexities of SOC 2 certification, and dive into the world of SEO adventures. Plus, a special shoutout to Prasanna for offering to review and give feedback on products in the community! | |||
| EP45: From learning to code in 2019 to raising $680k in 2023 with Marie from Llama Life! | 01 Jul 2024 | 02:09:01 | |
Huge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets, SeoStuff, ValidateMySaaS for making this show happen! See transcripts and past episodes on morningmakershow.com | |||
| EP44: The cheese of... success? | 28 Jun 2024 | 01:33:04 | |
Huge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets, SeoStuff, ValidateMySaaS for making this show happen! See transcripts and past episodes on morningmakershow.com | |||
| EP43: Moving away from AI | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:50:26 | |
Huge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets, SeoStuff, ValidateMySaaS for making this show happen! See transcripts and past episodes on morningmakershow.com | |||
| EP42: The episode that almost didn't end | 07 Jun 2024 | 02:07:43 | |
Huge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets, SeoStuff, ValidateMySaaS for making this show happen! See transcripts and past episodes on morningmakershow.com | |||
| EP41: The simplest solution is not doable (lost episode) | 07 Jun 2024 | 00:20:29 | |
Huge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, InlineHelp, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, BuildShip, Tolt, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space, MicroAssets, SeoStuff, ValidateMySaaS for making this show happen! See transcripts and past episodes on morningmakershow.com | |||
| EP51: B2C is misery | 07 Oct 2024 | 01:39:28 | |
Huge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, DeskBreak, browser.horse, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space for making this show happen! See transcripts and past episodes on morningmakershow.com B2B Bets, Winter Wardrobe Win, and Marketing Mischief - Daniel Vassallo's Payday Hang out with us as we explore the ups and downs of jumping into B2B, the surprisingly multi-use winter jackets, and Daniel Vassallo's huge Gumroad jackpot! We get into WordWare's crazy-hyped AI agents, real-time career advice, and what you can learn from LB.Club's smart pre-order marketing. Don’t miss our casual chatter with marketing hacks, laughs, and irony all around. Thanks to our sponsor, Sentry.io, for keeping those bugs fixed while we have a good time! 00:00 Introduction to B2B Opportunities 00:12 Casual Morning Chit-Chat 01:20 Technical Difficulties and Streaming Concerns 01:51 Deep Dive into B2B Strategies 02:08 Tony's Success Story 04:33 Challenges and Certifications in B2B 12:33 Advantages of B2B SaaS 12:52 Exploring B2B Market Niches 16:29 Customer Support in B2B 28:36 Max Blade's Innovative Products 38:13 WordWare: The New AI Tool 48:56 Prompt Generation and Search Accuracy 49:48 Marketing Insights and Personal Anecdotes 50:16 Work Experience and Humor 50:40 AI Image Generation and Limitations 51:35 Website Creation with AI 52:28 Comparing AI Tools and Their Applications 56:49 Technical vs Non-Technical Users 01:00:53 Exploring AI Wrappers and Use Cases 01:11:02 Daniel's Consulting Success 01:22:35 Launching a Newsletter Pack 01:39:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts | |||