Starter Story How I Built It: $30K/month Micro-SaaS (Subscribr Breakdown) | Starter Story
Jan 10, 2026
Discover how Gil built Subscribr, a Micro-SaaS that brings in $30K a month! He shares his journey from various startups to bootstrapping. Learn his presale strategy that raised $20K and why collecting money is the ultimate validation. Gil reveals essential audience-building tips, effective email outreach, and his tech stack choices. He emphasizes the importance of validating ideas through sales rather than feedback. Tune in for invaluable advice on prioritizing profit over growth!
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Presale Before Product
- Gil built Subscribr by first researching YouTube creators and testing demand before building the product.
- He sold 50 lifetime licenses in a presale and made $20,000 before the app existed.
Learning A Niche From Scratch
- Gil created a new X account and followed YouTube creators to learn the niche quickly.
- He built an email list through content and viral giveaways to test product ideas with real people.
Craft A Compelling Presale Offer
- Use a limited, tiered presale offer with early-bird pricing to create urgency and FOMO.
- Provide a clear money-back guarantee and a delivery timeline to reduce buyer risk.
