Mostly Technical 76: Distribution & Taste w/ Adam Wathan
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Apr 1, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Adam Wathan, a content creator and educator known for his expertise in UI development, dives deep into a variety of topics. He humorously shares experiences from Disney cruises while discussing the challenges of indie hacking and the reality of $0 MRR. Adam reveals his ambitions for YouTube content, including collaborative projects and innovative strategies for distribution. He also reflects on building educational courses, balancing branding, and navigating the joys and difficulties of parenting, all with a candid and relatable touch.
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Zero MRR Tweet
- Adam Wathan jokingly tweeted about having zero MRR despite Tailwind CSS's multi-million dollar annual revenue.
- This highlighted the online trend of misclassifying one-time payments as recurring revenue.
In-Person Collaboration
- A positive outcome from creating a mini-course was realizing the value of in-person collaboration.
- This sparked the idea of a new YouTube venture with Steve Schoger, focusing on video content creation.
Email Course Results
- Adam's 'Build UIs That Don't Suck' email course had many signups but low Tailwind Plus sales.
- This suggests a disconnect between free video course interest and purchasing UI components.
