Indie Hackers #264 – Growing a 2-Person Business to $80k/Month with Eric Turner of Japan Dev
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Oct 31, 2022 Eric Turner, living in Japan as a foreigner and visiting Japan as a tourist, shares insights on starting as an indie hacker and picking a lucrative market. They discuss growing a job board, challenges finding a programming job in Japan, and the importance of sales for indie hackers.
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Move to Japan
- Eric Turner, despite being American, moved to Japan after college.
- He initially planned a one-year stay teaching English, but it turned into nearly a decade.
Japan Travel Tips
- Get a train card (Suica or Pasmo) to simplify travel in Japan.
- Avoid tipping, as it's not customary.
Breaking into Tech in Japan
- After teaching English for a year, Eric Turner transitioned to software development in Japan.
- He faced numerous rejections but secured a Ruby developer role despite initial mobile development aspirations.