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Nov 1, 2023 • 57min

264: Dickie Bush — Harness the Power of Digital Writing

Dickie Bush, Founder of Ship 30 for 30, discusses harnessing the power of digital writing. He emphasizes the role of community and social media in refining ideas. They explore content creation challenges like imposter syndrome and share tips for resonating content. They also highlight the value of small iterations and immediate feedback in product creation.
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Oct 27, 2023 • 12min

263: Indie Hacking Isn't Dead — It's Just Less Hacky

Explore the challenges and opportunities faced by indie hackers in today's competitive landscape. Learn about the importance of distribution and expertise, building a personal brand, and leveraging social media. Discover how gaining industry experience and expertise is crucial for success. Explore the evolution of indie hacking from MVP prototypes to expertise and distribution. Learn about overcoming challenges and maximizing the value of one's time as an entrepreneur.
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Oct 25, 2023 • 1h 11min

262: Pieter Levels — The Indie Hacker’s Guide to AI Startups

Pieter Levels, successful indie hacker generating $250k/month, talks about the changing landscape of indie hacking, challenges faced by AI startups, generational divide towards AI, stress and mental health in startups, evolution of technology and nomadism, and the changing nature of Twitter.
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Oct 20, 2023 • 14min

261: Accessibility for Profit

Discover the importance of accessibility for creators and its impact on growth. Explore making content accessible through narration and translation. Learn about financial accessibility and the importance of conclusion-first writing. Understand the significance of accessibility in technology and capitalizing on business value.
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Oct 18, 2023 • 51min

260: Milly Tamati — The Power and Potential of Generalists

Milly Tamati, a staunch defender and empoweress of generalists, talks about the employability of people who don’t fit into a category, the puzzle pieces that generalists are in destroying knowledge silos, and the power of a community of generalists. They also discuss the stigma surrounding generalists, the challenges of community building, the advantages of an empty calendar, and the value of diverse experiences and knowledge transfer.
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Oct 13, 2023 • 16min

259: Monetizing Micro-Communities

Exploring the world of micro-communities and their income-generating potential for creators. Discussing the unique traits and benefits of micro-communities, such as their results-oriented nature and strong bonds among members. Exploring the role of community managers and the connection between micro-communities and businesses. Discussing the future of niche and micro-communities and how to reignite business growth. Exploring the difficulties faced by founders when their business loses value and suggesting strategic solutions. Engagement request for listeners to connect with the show.
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Oct 11, 2023 • 51min

258: Aaron Francis — The Power of Sharing Expertise

Aaron Francis shares his transformation from coder to teacher, discussing building in the open, overcoming fear of criticism, sharing expertise through video and audio, improving screencasting techniques, and balancing sacrifices and pursuing passion.
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Oct 6, 2023 • 11min

257: Proof of Work: How Indie Founders Build Defensible Businesses

Learn how indie founders protect their businesses from copycats and build sustainable businesses through authentic relationships. Discover the importance of distribution, helping others, and creating a perception of caring. Explore strategies for navigating challenges, building an audience, increasing sales, and even selling your business for profit.
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Oct 4, 2023 • 58min

256: Brennan Dunn — This Is Personal

Listen in as Brennan Dunn, author of 'This is Personal,' shares insights on personalized marketing for indie hackers and solopreneurs. He talks about the importance of segmenting audiences, using personalized questions in data collection, and the role of AI in the future of marketing. Discover the power of ChatGPT for data analysis, personalized book recommendations, and the value of personalized marketing in e-commerce. Be inspired to transform your marketing strategies with this masterclass in personalized marketing.
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Sep 29, 2023 • 9min

255: Pet Rock Projects (And Why They… Rock)

This podcast challenges the mainstream narrative of success as a software developer and focuses on indie hacker Tony Dinh's inspiring journey. It highlights the beauty of simple, practical solutions and the significance of niche appeal for meaningful success. The host discusses the criticism indie hackers face and emphasizes the value of building valuable products without always aiming for unicorn status. It also explores the challenges and choices founders encounter at crossroads in their business.

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