Indie Founder

How is the increase in Twitter's API prices by Elon Musk affecting the indie community? In this podcast episode, I speak with Luca, the founder of Hivoe, who is currently facing the possibility of all his indie projects coming to an end due to the Twitter API price increase. I also share about Podsqueeze ProductHunt launch.Follow LucaLinksTry PodSqueezeJoin The WBE CommunitySponsor the podcastBut WBE MerchBuy The Bootstrapper's GuideDM me on TwitterTimestampsTragedy in the Indie Community [00:00:12]Discussion of Elon Musk's increase in prices of Twitter's API and its impact on indie tools.Comparison of Lifestyles [00:03:00]Comparison of the lifestyle of the super-rich and the struggles of those in poverty.From Survival to Success [00:06:40]Comparison of the stress of working for someone else to the stress of being an indie hacker trying to survive. Discussion of the launch of Pod Squeeze and its rapid growth.Product Hunt Launch [00:09:37]Discussion of the launch of Pod Squeeze on Product Hunt and its unexpected success.Twitter API Price Increase [00:17:11]Tiago and Luca discuss the recent increase in prices of Twitter's API by Elon Musk and how it affects the indie community.Impact on Indie Projects [00:20:09]Luca shares his experience and thoughts on how the Twitter API price increase will affect indie projects and their sustainability.Understanding Twitter's API [00:22:04]Discussion on the different types of requests and endpoints on Twitter's API and the new limitations on the number of requests allowed.Twitter's API Pricing Plans [00:24:03]Explanation of the pricing plans for Twitter's API, including the basic plan and the enterprise plan, and the number of requests allowed.Big Companies Paying for Twitter's API [00:26:06]Discussion on why big companies like Buffer and Hootsuite are willing to pay for Twitter's API despite the high cost.Importance of Twitter Tools for Indie Hackers [00:28:13]Explanation of the importance of Twitter tools like Hivoe and FeedHive for indie hackers to interact with Twitter on a professional level and grow their audience.Reasons for Twitter's API Price Increase [00:30:13]Discussion on the reasons behind Elon Musk's decision to increase the prices of Twitter's API, including fighting against bots, generating more revenue, and reducing server load.Twitter API price increase [00:32:10]Discussion on the recent increase in prices of Twitter's API and its impact on the indie community.**Effects on the indie community [00:33:30]**The host shares his personal experiences as an indie hacker and the launch of his product on Product Hunt.Regulation of Twitter [00:39:13]The host and guest discuss whether the Twitter API price increase should be regulated and suggest alternative ways for Twitter to monetize its API.Next Steps for Every and Inboxes [00:43:08]Founder of Vui shares his plans after the shock of the Twitter API update, including evaluating the possibility of selling the products to bigger companies and potentially shutting down both products.Lessons Learned [00:50:37]The speaker shares his personal experience as an indie hacker and the importance of avoiding platform risk and diversifying efforts.Reflection and Action [00:58:22]The speaker encourages reflection and action to make things better for indie makers. They express gratitude towards Twitter makers and end the episode on a lower note, reflecting on the challenges faced by indie makers.Background MusicMusic: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ 

Today I'll be sharing updates and thoughts on my startup, PodSqueeze. Inspired by a documentary on Kurt Cobain, I reflect on the idea of risking everything and how it relates to entrepreneurship. I'll also discuss the challenges we've faced with PodSqueeze and my anxiety about needing more money. But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom! I'm excited to share that we recently launched on Product Hunt and I'll be talking about the importance of testimonials and gaining agency clients. So, join me as I share my personal experiences and insights on indie hacking.Thank you to our sponsor, HivoeCheckout HivoeUse OFF10 for 10% DiscountProduct Hunt LaunchAbout The PodcastTry PodSqueezeJoin The WBE CommunitySponsor the podcastBut WBE MerchBuy The Bootstrapper's GuideDM me on TwitterBackground MusicMusic: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ 

Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a successful startup? Well, I am excited to share with you my conversation with Tibo, the founder of TweetHunter, a startup that sold for millions. I had the pleasure of having Tibo as our guest. He shared with us the growth of TweetHunter, including a partnership with Twitter influencer JK Molina, and the challenges of setting up the partnership. Tibo also highlighted the key factors that contributed to the success of TweetHunter, such as having a great product with a strong brand, strong marketing, and good customer support. We also discussed the acquisition of TweetHunter and the challenges of building a new product after its success. Thank you to our sponsor, HivoeCheckout HivoeUse OFF10 for 10% DiscountAbout The PodcastJoin The WBE CommunitySponsor the podcastBut WBE MerchBuy The Bootstrapper's GuideDM me on TwitterBackground MusicMusic: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ 

How can you build a successful SaaS product? As the founder of PodSqueeze, a SaaS product for podcasters, I am facing many challenges. One key lesson I've learned is the importance of solving a problem that people are facing. Getting feedback from users and targeting the right audience are also crucial. In this episode, I'll also discuss the impact of AI on society. Thank you to our sponsor, HivoeCheckout HivoeUse OFF10 for 10% DiscountAbout The PodcastTry PodSqueezeJoin The WBE CommunitySponsor the podcastBut WBE MerchBuy The Bootstrapper's GuideDM me on TwitterBackground MusicMusic: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ 

Are you ready to dive into the world of indie hacking? In this episode, we'll explore the ups and downs of this exciting entrepreneurial journey. Join me as I share my personal experiences and insights, including my current project, PodSqueeze. Drawing inspiration from my casino days, I'll reveal how I use "easy bets" to keep myself afloat while pursuing different projects. We'll also discuss the importance of "killing your darlings" and focusing on projects with immediate growth potential. However, it's not always smooth sailing, and I'll share my frustrations with increasing conversions for PodSqueeze and my co-founder's level of motivation. Try PodSqueezeAbout The PodcastJoin The WBE CommunitySponsor the podcastBut WBE MerchBuy The Bootstrapper's GuideDM me on TwitterBackground MusicMusic: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ 

In what bubble are you living? We all live in a bubble and it's hard for us to imagine other lifestyles. In Berlin people are more used to that. Today I will be exploring that topic. I will also share why we still did not give up on PodSqueeze.About The PodcastJoin The WBE CommunitySponsor the podcastBut WBE MerchBuy The Bootstrapper's GuideDM me on TwitterBackground MusicMusic: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ 

I am visiting friends in Germany and at the same time releasing podsqueeze. I want to be present with my friends and partner but at the same time I don't want to disappoint my new clients.About The PodcastJoin The WBE CommunitySponsor the podcastBut WBE MerchBuy The Bootstrapper's GuideDM me on TwitterBackground MusicMusic: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ 

How well do you know yourself? In today's episode, I will share some productivity tips I learned while indie hacking that help me keep a more stable mood across the whole journey. I will also share about an inspiring movie that actually made me crySponsor Information (SocialJuice)Try SocialJuice For FreeUse code WBE and get 25% off for a year on all plans  ;)About The PodcastJoin The WBE CommunitySponsor the podcastBut WBE MerchBuy The Bootstrapper's GuideDM me on TwitterBackground MusicMusic: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ 

In this episode, I will tell you about all the ups and downs while trying to build Podsqueze in the past week. Turns out that AI is not that smart after all.Sponsor Information (SocialJuice)Try SocialJuice For FreeUse code WBE and get 25% off for a year on all plans  ;)About The PodcastJoin The WBE CommunityGet your product featured in the podcastBut WBE MerchBuy The Bootstrapper's GuideDM me on TwitterBackground MusicMusic: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ 

How much money can one make from a course? In this episode, we will cover Dagobert's entire process for building and selling his successful Twitter course which has made 50K in only 3 months.Sponsor InformationFeedHive WebsiteUse the code WBE25 to get 25% off on the entire first yearAbout DagobertDagos' TwitterDago's Twitter CourseLogologyAbout The PodcastJoin The WBE CommunityGet your product featured in the podcastBut WBE MerchBuy The Bootstrapper's GuideDM me on TwitterBackground MusicTabula Rasa by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/