

#016 – Building a $1 Million Business Solo with Mike Perham of Sidekiq
12 snips May 31, 2017
Mike Perham, creator of Sidekiq, discusses how he turned his open-source side project into a $1 million business without making any hires. They cover topics such as legal concerns when starting a business, pricing software products for developers, the success of Sidekiq without traditional sales efforts, the advantage of high-paying customers, and challenges faced by open-source developers and how to monetize their projects.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Starting a Business: Legal Concerns and Making Money
01:55 • 21min
Exploring the Business Model of Sidekiq
22:49 • 3min
The Challenge of Pricing Software Products for Developers
25:25 • 4min
The Success of Sidekiq without Traditional Sales and Marketing Efforts
29:38 • 14min
The Advantage of High-Paying Customers
43:28 • 5min
Mentoring and Challenges for Open-Source Developers
48:57 • 4min