Culture of Code Podcast - The Podcast for Indie Hackers

In this discussion, Deven Bhooshan, founder of SuperGrow, an AI-driven LinkedIn tool, shares his remarkable journey from a weekend MVP to $220K+ ARR. He reveals innovative marketing strategies that led to a $65K launch in just 48 hours, highlighting the importance of influencer partnerships. Deven dives into competitor analysis for identifying market gaps and the lessons learned from his previous venture, Honeypot. He also addresses challenges with customer churn and emphasizes the value of community feedback for sustainable growth.

Elston Baretto, a software engineer and founder of Tiny Host, shares his inspiring journey from repeated failures to building a profitable SaaS business with over $300,000 in annual revenue. He discusses the pivotal moments in his decision-making that led to success and how to effectively navigate user feedback. Elston delves into SEO challenges in the competitive hosting market, strategies for customer loyalty, and balancing work-life while managing a side project. His insights are a goldmine for aspiring indie hackers.

Aditya Malani, a Shopify app developer, shares his inspiring journey from software engineer to successful entrepreneur. He reveals clever strategies for discovering profitable app ideas through merchant engagement and launching his first revenue-generating Shopify app. Adi discusses the importance of App Store Optimization for visibility and outlines his path to achieving over $12,000 in monthly recurring revenue. He also highlights the marketing tactics that drove app installs and shares valuable lessons learned along the way.

An 18-year-old founder shares his journey of launching an AI presentation tool, growing to 20,000 users in just six months. He discusses the importance of rapid iteration and real-time feedback, as well as shifting marketing strategies from students to professionals. The integration of AI in customer support is highlighted, making interactions more efficient. The challenges of converting free users to paid plans and maintaining personal balance as an entrepreneur are also explored, emphasizing perseverance and celebrating small victories.

Leandro Zubrezki, the founder of Sync2Sheets, shares his journey from eight years of freelancing to building a Google Workplace add-on that syncs Notion databases with Google Sheets. He discusses the challenges of transitioning from client work to product development, emphasizing the importance of user feedback. Leandro dives into refining the MVP, pricing strategies, and effective marketing for indie hackers. He also reflects on the relevance of Product Hunt for launches and his vision for the future of his SaaS!

Julien Nahum, founder of NoteForms and former AWS employee, shares his adventurous journey in building a profitable form builder for Notion users. He reflects on the valuable lessons from his previous startup failures and the importance of iterative learning. Julien discusses the challenges of acquiring restaurant clients and emphasizes the significance of understanding your industry. He also delves into effective MVP development strategies and the nuances of navigating product development within Notion’s ecosystem, revealing how he achieved impressive monthly revenue.

In this episode, Jason shares his inspiring journey transitioning from teaching to becoming a software engineer in the midst of the pandemic. He discusses the challenges he faced, including self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and discovering he has ADHD, and how he overcame them to land his first software engineer job and transform his life. --- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER TO RECEIVE: 🚀 Episode Summaries: Get the latest episode in a digestible format 💡 Coding Tips & Tricks: Level up your skills with practical advice from industry experts. 🔮 Tech Trends: Stay ahead of the curve with our curated digest of emerging technologies. 🎁 Special Offers: Be the first to know about upcoming events, courses, and podcast merchandise. 👥 Community Spotlights: Connect with fellow coders and see what our listeners are building. ✉️ https://newsletter-signup-form-cf0560.zapier.app WANT TO SHARE YOUR TECH JOURNEY? 📒 https://forms.gle/jD8QMJKCMux7y82E9 --- Follow Culture of Code 💬 Discord - https://discord.gg/EWRHcZA24k 📄 LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/102845596 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea 🎤 Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP --- ⏳Timestamp 00:00 🙏 Meet Jason 01:00 🍎 Jason's Teaching Journey 02:05 💻 Discovering Coding and Initial Struggles 03:02 🔄 The Decision to Change Careers 03:39 🚀 Starting the Coding Bootcamp Journey 04:22 📝 Preparing for the Entrance Exam 05:45 🤐 Keeping the Career Change Private 10:21 🔍 Navigating the Job Search Post-Bootcamp 11:36 🤝 The Importance of Networking and Referrals 13:38 🎉 Landing the First Job 18:06 👨‍💻 Transitioning to a Software Engineer Role 19:41 🧠 Discovering ADHD and Its Impact 24:42 💰 Life Changes and Financial Stability 27:14 💡 Advice for Aspiring Software Engineer

In this episode, Dilyan shares his inspiring journey of transitioning from finance to a fulfilling data science career at 36, revealing the unexpected challenges and surprising rewards he encountered along the way. --- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER TO RECEIVE: 🚀 Episode Summaries: Get the latest episode in a digestible format 💡 Coding Tips & Tricks: Level up your skills with practical advice from industry experts. 🔮 Tech Trends: Stay ahead of the curve with our curated digest of emerging technologies. 🎁 Special Offers: Be the first to know about upcoming events, courses, and podcast merchandise. 👥 Community Spotlights: Connect with fellow coders and see what our listeners are building. ✉️ https://newsletter-signup-form-cf0560.zapier.app WANT TO SHARE YOUR TECH JOURNEY? 📒 https://forms.gle/jD8QMJKCMux7y82E9 --- Follow Culture of Code 💬 Discord - https://discord.gg/EWRHcZA24k 📄 LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/102845596 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea 🎤 Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP --- ⏳Timestamp 00:00 🙏Meet Dilyan 00:58 📈 His Natural Progression to Data Science 01:34 💡 The Turning Point: Embracing Technology 02:38 😰 Overcoming Fears and Doubts 03:05 📝 Planning the Career Switch 03:43 🏫 His Flatiron School Experience 05:01 🤝 Support Systems and Skepticism 06:17 ⏱️ Timing and Market Conditions 07:42 🔬 Specialization in Data Science 09:50 🔍 The Job Search Journey 14:29 💼 Navigating Job Interviews 18:53 🎉 Receiving Multiple Job Offers 20:23 🏠 The Impact of Remote Work 24:19 🤔 Reflecting on the Career Change

In this episode, we have Joelle, a former struggling single mom who shares her inspiring journey from working dead-end retail jobs to becoming a thriving software engineer after taking the coding bootcamp path. Joelle opens up about the sacrifices, doubts, and ultimate rewarding payoff of teaching herself to code to completely transform her life and financial situation. --- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER TO RECEIVE: 🚀 Episode Summaries: Get the latest episode in a digestible format 💡 Coding Tips & Tricks: Level up your skills with practical advice from industry experts. 🔮 Tech Trends: Stay ahead of the curve with our curated digest of emerging technologies. 🎁 Special Offers: Be the first to know about upcoming events, courses, and podcast merchandise. 👥 Community Spotlights: Connect with fellow coders and see what our listeners are building. ✉️ https://newsletter-signup-form-cf0560.zapier.app WANT TO SHARE YOUR TECH JOURNEY? 📒 https://forms.gle/jD8QMJKCMux7y82E9 --- Follow Culture of Code 💬 Discord - https://discord.gg/qwExDjUE 📄 LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/102845596 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea 🎤 Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP Timestamp 00:00 Meet Joelle 00:49 The Turning Point in Joelle's Career 01:57 College vs. Bootcamp 04:39 Joelle's Bootcamp Experience 05:50 Balancing Act: Motherhood and Career Change 07:50 The Job Hunt Experience 11:52 Life After Bootcamp 17:59 Contract Work: Navigating the Freelance World 26:22 Advice on Contract Work 31:07 Closing Thoughts #techcareers #softwareengineer #podcast

In this episode, we have Alison, a Senior Manager at Salesforce. She shares her unconventional journey into the sales engineering field with no technical expertise. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea ➡️ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 ➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP Timestamps: 00:00 Meet Allison 01:01 Transition into Sales Engineering 02:39 Understanding Pre-Sales and Sales Engineering 04:08 Developing Skills for Sales Engineering 05:14 Overcoming Challenges in Sales Engineering 06:08 Improving Storytelling Skills 08:45 Understanding the Customer's Needs 08:53 The Role of Discovery in Sales Engineering 10:59 Navigating Difficult Conversations 13:24 The Partnership between Sales and Sales Engineering 14:31 The Importance of Internal Discovery and Account Planning 15:17 The Day-to-Day Life of a Sales Engineer 21:41 Career Progression in Sales Engineering 26:43 The Power of Storytelling in Technical Selling 29:16 Closing Remarks and Appreciation #podcast #softwareengineer #techcareers