
 Indie Hackers #249 – The Keys to Making $1M/Year as a Solo Founder with Brett Williams of DesignJoy
 46 snips 
 Mar 16, 2022  AI Snips 
 Chapters 
 Transcript 
 Episode notes 
From Side Hustle to Success
- Brett Williams's DesignJoy started as a side project with self-doubt about scaling.
 - Despite initial skepticism, DesignJoy grew into a million-dollar business, proving doubters wrong.
 
Improving Design Skills
- Surround yourself with good design examples to develop taste and stay current with trends.
 - Create fake projects to gain experience if you lack opportunities.
 
Inspiration and Differentiation
- Brett Williams's DesignJoy was inspired by Design Pickle's unlimited design model.
 - DesignJoy differentiated itself by focusing on landing pages, branding, and product design for startups, a niche not served by Design Pickle.
 

