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Bootstrapping from $0 to $14k MRR - with Dmytro Krasun from ScreenshotOne
Huge thanks to Sentry, Shipixen, browser.horse, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space for making this show happen!We had the pleasure of chatting with Dmytro Krasun (https://x.com/DmytroKrasun), the creator of ScreenshotOne (https://screenshotone.com). He shared his journey—from quitting his job to building ScreenshotOne, which now brings in $14K MRR. Dmytro opened up about everything, from how he marketed the product to how he’s scaling it today.Hope you join the conversation! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more awesome interviews. 🚀01:40 Dmytro's Philosophy on Kindness and Relationships04:01 The Challenges of Entrepreneurship04:17 Balancing Honesty and Niceness06:13 The Role of Physical Activity in Mental Health06:55 The Importance of Emotional Awareness12:13 The Decision to Quit a Stable Job21:33 The Birth of Screenshot One21:41 Sponsorship Segment: Thank you Sentry24:10 Overcoming Competitors and Finding a Niche37:28 Growth Strategies and Customer Acquisition45:45 Changing the Subject45:53 Rapid Caffeine Burst48:25 Drawing the Future53:20 Balancing Family and Work54:17 The Importance of Mental Health55:57 Navigating Entrepreneurship Challenges01:02:09 Future Plans and AI01:17:16 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs01:19:49 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsSee transcripts and past episodes on morningmakershow.com
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Bootstrapping to $10k MRR LEGALLY with Lukas Hermann
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.comFrom Dumb Luck to B2B Success: An Interview with Lukas Hermann (https://x.com/_lhermann)Join us in this hilarious and insightful episode featuring Lukas Hermann, CEO, and founder of StageTimer. We dive into his unexpected journey from feeling lucky and clueless to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Lukas shares his experiences with taxes, marketing chaos, and reinventing analytics while keeping things fun and lighthearted. Discover the secrets behind his 100% luck rate, his thoughts on bootstrapping versus funding, and even his adventures in learning to fly! Special shoutout to our sponsor, Sentry. Don't miss this entertaining and inspiring conversation!00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:19 Unexpected Tax Office Visit04:08 Lukas' Business Journey05:38 The First Successful Idea09:29 Entering a New Niche15:26 Marketing Strategies and Challenges18:18 SEO and Analytics Insights25:53 Custom Solutions for Tracking User Behavior27:37 Challenges and Insights in B2B Sales29:50 Exploring AI Tools for Business30:39 The Journey from Startups to Bootstrapping39:47 Balancing Family Life and Business44:54 Future Aspirations and Reflections
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Winning the AI goldrush 🔥 (Video of EP56)
In this episode of The Morning Maker Show, Yasser from Chatbase reveals how he scaled to millions in revenue by selling to B2B companies and beating the competition! 🏆 He breaks down the top marketing channels that helped him grow, including Twitter, Reddit, and Google Ads, and explains how to stand out in a crowded market. 🚀
Want to learn how to outsmart competitors and scale your business to millions? Yasser’s strategies could be your blueprint to success!
Join our community at https://morningmakershow.com and connect with founders scaling their businesses.
00:00:00 Dealing with Competition in the AI Market 🔄
00:01:40 Advantages of Being a Small, Agile Startup
00:02:35 Consistent Growth and Market Opportunity 📈
00:03:03 Building the Team: First Hire at 60K MRR
00:04:34 Learning from Previous Projects 💡
00:05:54 The Value of Practical Experience vs. Education
00:07:08 Influence of Successful Indie Makers
00:08:45 The Role of Luck and Persistence 🎯
00:10:40 The Five-Year Commitment to Building
00:12:11 Work-Life Balance and Setting Priorities ⚖
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!
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How it is to hire at 20 🕺 (Video of EP56)
In this episode of The Morning Maker Show, Yasser from Chatbase reveals how he scaled to millions in revenue by selling to B2B companies and beating the competition! 🏆 He breaks down the top marketing channels that helped him grow, including Twitter, Reddit, and Google Ads, and explains how to stand out in a crowded market. 🚀
Want to learn how to outsmart competitors and scale your business to millions? Yasser’s strategies could be your blueprint to success!
Join our community at https://morningmakershow.com and connect with founders scaling their businesses.
00:00:00 Comparing Marketing Channels: Reddit vs X 📊
00:00:37 Different Customer Types on X Platform
00:00:57 Google Ads vs Organic Growth Strategy
00:01:33 Building Brand Trust in AI Space
00:02:03 Dealing with Copycats and Competition
00:02:42 Strategy for Staying Ahead in the Market
00:03:26 The Reality of Product Cloning
00:03:49 When Competitors Use Your Brand Name
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!
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From college to $4M ARR in 2 years 🚀 (Video of EP56)
In this episode of The Morning Maker Show, Yasser from Chatbase reveals how he scaled to millions in revenue by selling to B2B companies and beating the competition! 🏆 He breaks down the top marketing channels that helped him grow, including Twitter, Reddit, and Google Ads, and explains how to stand out in a crowded market. 🚀
Want to learn how to outsmart competitors and scale your business to millions? Yasser’s strategies could be your blueprint to success!
Join our community at https://morningmakershow.com and connect with founders scaling their businesses.
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!
Discover what indie makers, solopreneurs and other brave souls are building in public, celebrating or struggling with as Dan and Sandra go through their exciting updates, meet great new people and try out brilliant products.
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