240: Danny Postma — An Indie Hacker's Business Evolution

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Aug 9, 2023

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INSIGHT

Productivity Across Time Zones

Danny Postma finds working across time zones productive.
He works while his customers and European friends sleep, minimizing distractions.

ADVICE

Building Non-Critical Tools

Build tools that don't require constant maintenance.
Automate customer support and refunds to allow for periods of absence.

ANECDOTE

Transitioning from Solopreneur

Danny Postma, despite considering himself a solopreneur, is hiring.
He's seeking a machine learning engineer due to potential burnout and competition.

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Ever wondered how to handle the competitive world of AI products and copycats while running a global business? Well, you're in luck. This episode of The Bootstrapped Founder features a heart-to-heart with indie hacker and global entrepreneur, Danny Postma. Danny takes us behind the scenes of his entrepreneurial journey, sharing priceless insights on transitioning from a solopreneur to a team leader, cleverly leveraging SEO, and the fascinating world of domain acquisitions.

Picture this: You're living the digital nomad lifestyle, working across time zones while experiencing new cultures. How do you make it all work? Danny Postma gives us a peek into his life as a digital nomad, the cultural differences that affect his way of work, and how he deals with the 12-hour time difference with grace. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the value of a good domain name and how it can be a game-changer for any business. Join us on this exciting journey and tap into the world of a successful global entrepreneur.

Danny on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dannypostmaa/

The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/danny-postma-an-indie-hackers-business-evolution/

The podcast episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/1fbba06a

The video: https://youtu.be/X36_7wRC_WI

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This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com

(00:00) - Successful Global Business Building
(10:05) - Solopreneur to Team Building Transition
(17:09) - Dealing With Copycats in Business
(25:10) - Competition and Evolution of AI Products
(35:09) - Discovery of B2C and Acquisition Strategies
(38:59) - Importance of SEO for Indie Hackers
(50:12) - Building a Network, Avoiding Fame
(56:10) - Digital Life, Remote Work, Cultural Differences