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Indie Bites

Arvid Kahl on side projects, hobbies and making money as a founder

Nov 29, 2023
17:06

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Quick takeaways

  • Creating structure and routine is essential for solopreneurs to balance personal and professional life.
  • Building side projects while employed provides a safety net and allows for assessing growth potential.

Deep dives

Exploring new SaaS opportunities and balancing personal and professional life

Arvid discusses his cyclical journey as a creator and indie hacker, jumping between building SaaS businesses, writing books, and starting podcasts. He highlights the overlapping nature of personal and professional life for solopreneurs, emphasizing the need for structure while maintaining flexibility. Both Arvid and James share their routines, highlighting the importance of creating a reliable structure to balance work and personal activities. They discuss revenue sources, including sponsorships, book sales, and affiliate links, and the significance of info products. Arvid emphasizes the value of having side projects while being employed, using them as a small bet to determine if investment and expansion are warranted.

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