SaaS Interviews with CEOs, Startups, Founders Bootstrapper Hits $3.5m, 0 Team Members using new 3x Growth Formula
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Jun 12, 2025 
Join John Rush, the mastermind behind over 20 AI tools, as he shares his journey from CTO of VC-backed startups to building a $3.5 million empire with a tiny team. Discover his groundbreaking 30-30-30 growth formula, driving massive revenue through SEO, cross-promotion, and social media. He reveals how his SEO Bot alone rakes in $120,000 monthly, while his listing bot attracts 1,000 customers a month. John also discusses innovative revenue models and the evolution of SEO in the AI era, showcasing how automation fuels success.
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SEO Bot's Growth and Team Size
- John Rush launched SEO Bot over a year ago and it's now making nearly $120K MRR.
- He operates with just a 2-person team, himself and a co-founder, demonstrating extreme efficiency.
John's 30-30-30 Growth Formula
- Use a 30-30-30 formula for growth: 30% SEO, 30% cross-promotion, and 30% social media.
- Leverage your products to promote each other and build organic social proof by sharing success stories.
Listing Bot's Unique Revenue Model
- Listing Bot brings in over $50K monthly from about 1,000 one-time buyers each month.
- The product automates web directory listings with a database exceeding 20,000 directories, growing monthly.