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Courtland Allen and Channing Allen · Business

Indie Hackers

Courtland and Channing Allen interview the ambitious indie hackers who are turning their ideas and side projects into profitable online businesses. Explore the latest strategies and tools founders are using to capitalize on new opportunities, escape the 9-to-5 grind, and create their own personal revenue-generating machines. The future is indie!

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#283 – Making $8k/mo Targeting $100M/yr with Lukas and Liz Hermann of StageTimer.io

15 Jun 2023
49m
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This podcast episode discusses the stories of various individuals in the indie hacker community who have successfully built and grown their businesses. It highlights the potential for bootstrapped products, emphasizing the success of Liz and Lukas Hermann, who generate $8k per month from a simple app. The episode explo...

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#282 – Media vs Tech, Twitter Monsters, and Making Millions From Content with Steph Smith of a16z

03 Jun 2023
1h 4m
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In this podcast episode,Steph Smith and Courtland Allen explore the challenges and opportunities of content creation and monetization, particularly for early-stage tech entrepreneurs.They also discuss the shifting media landscape around tech companies and the importance of authenticity in content creation.

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#281 – Seth Godin on Indie Hacking, Doing Hard Things, and Finding Significance in a Changing World

25 May 2023
49m
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This podcast episode explores various topics related to productivity, creativity, and entrepreneurship. Seth Godin shares insights on avoiding distractions, focusing on the process rather than the outcome, and embracing the hard parts. The conversation delves into the tension between authenticity and serving one's audi...

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#280 – Replacing Yourself as CEO, Living on a Boat, and Crowdfunding to Survive with Alex MacCaw of Reflect

19 May 2023
52m
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This podcast episode features a collection of thought-provoking conversations with entrepreneurs, tech experts, and accomplished individuals who share their experiences, insights, and advice in the technology industry. The podcast delves into topics like the journey from being a CEO to an Indie Hacker, the nuances of b...

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#279 – Staying Indie vs Raising VC, Getting an MBA, and Disrupting the App Store with Emma Lawler of Velvet

12 May 2023
1h 0m
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This podcast episode delves into the challenges and opportunities in building a Velvet, a no-code platform simplifying onboarding, authentication, and payment procedures for digital businesses, highlighting its capacity to democratize entrepreneurship. The episode also explores entrepreneurship, innovation, and the bal...

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#278 – Growing a Portfolio of AI Products Past $300k After a 7-Figure Exit with Danny Postma

05 May 2023
53m
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From embracing rivalry for growth to leveraging AI and automation for success, this podcast provides invaluable insights into the journeys of entrepreneurs and Indie Hackers. It highlights the importance of finding niches, adapting quickly to evolving technologies, and staying focused on building and creating value for...

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#277 – Addictive Products, Embracing A.I., and Crossing $26k/mo with Lane Wagner of Boot.dev

27 Apr 2023
58m
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Entrepreneurs and educators explore the challenges of providing affordable, engaging, and effective education in the digital age. They discuss strategies for differentiation, audience engagement, and balancing entertainment with learning. The podcast also delves into the impact of AI on coding, the importance of buildi...

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#276 – SaaS Trends, Crowdfunding a Book, and Life After Success with Rob Walling of TinySeed

20 Apr 2023
1h 2m
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This podcast episode delves into a variety of topics related to entrepreneurship, including prominent personalities and their experiences, challenges in content repurposing, self-publishing, navigating competitive markets, the importance of finding product-market fit, mindset and resilience in entrepreneurship, finding...

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#275 – Love, Cohort-Based Courses, and Monetization Frameworks with Wes Kao of Maven

13 Apr 2023
58m
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This podcast episode delves into the complexities of love, relationships, and education. It explores the triangular theory of love, encompassing intimacy, passion, and commitment, and how these factors contribute to the overall experience of being in a loving, committed relationship. The discussion also touches upon sc...

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#274 – Indie Hackers is indie again!

06 Apr 2023
1h 0m
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After being acquired by Stripe and then regaining independence, Indie Hackers founders Courtland and Patrick discuss their journey as entrepreneurs, emphasizing intrinsic motivation, challenges of starting a business with no revenue, adjustments in lifestyle, and the importance of earning income through their own effor...

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#273 – The Threat of A.I., Building in Public vs Transparency, and Code vs No-Code with KP

29 Mar 2023
1h 4m
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This podcast episode explores various topics related to technology, entrepreneurship, and the evolving landscape of work. It delves into the impact of AI on industries and the job market, emphasizing the need for adaptability and the continued pursuit of new skills. The episode also highlights the challenges and reward...

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#272 – Escape Rooms, Side Project Marketing, and Getting to Ramen Profitable with Marc Lou of Habits Garden

22 Mar 2023
52m
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Indie hacker Marc Louvien's shift in mindset, from aiming to be the next tech giant to building in public and enjoying the process, led to a remarkable increase in his projects and Twitter followers. He emphasizes the importance of simplicity, consistent output, and separate products, as he shares his inspiring journey...

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#271 – Gamification, Digital Nomading, and Growing Sales to $41k/mo with Stas Kulesh of Karma

15 Mar 2023
49m
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This podcast delves into various topics including constructive learning on YouTube, the experiences and strategies of Indie Hackers, creating engaging work environments with KarmaBot, the benefits of gamification in the workplace, nomadic living and cultural diversity, the concept of nesting and building community, the...

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#270 – Exiting for Millions in Under a Year with Shaan Puri and Ben Levy of The Milk Road

01 Mar 2023
1h 7m
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This podcast episode covers a wide range of topics, including comedy, the creation of the Milk Road newsletter, designing a perfect Tuesday, monetizing a podcast, growing a newsletter, the different approaches to making money, the challenges of achieving passive income, the importance of community and purpose for happi...

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#269 – Bouncing Back from Failure to Bootstrap Past $2M/Year with Josh Ho of Referral Rock

22 Feb 2023
1h 1m
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This podcast episode explores various topics, including the happiest and most stressful jobs, the journey of entrepreneurs, the challenges and strategies of building successful businesses, the balance between family and career, and the importance of resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.

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#268 – Trading Stocks, Quitting Amazon, and Making $20k/Month with Yahia Bakour of Stock Alarm

15 Feb 2023
47m
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This podcast episode features Yahia Bakour, the founder of Stock Alarm, an indie hacking success story. The episode explores the journeys of several individuals who transitioned from traditional careers to entrepreneurship, delving into the challenges, rewards, and strategies involved in starting and growing a business...

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#267 – The Path to $3M in 3 Years as a Solopreneur with Justin Welsh

08 Feb 2023AI processed

This podcast episode is an in-depth discussion about virtual reality, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Channing shares his excitement about the transformative potential of VR, Justin Welsh shares his motivation and strategy for aiming for ambitious goals as a solopreneur, and other speakers share their experience...

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#266 – Lessons Learned Building a $37k/mo Business in 2.5 Years with Mat De Sousa of WideBundle

25 Jan 2023
38m
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In this podcast episode, we hear from inspiring entrepreneurs and app developers who have found success building and scaling Shopify apps. They share insights on identifying problems, validating ideas, overcoming plateaus, and marketing strategies. We also learn about the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, and...

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#265 – From Full-Time Job to $30k/Month with Damon Chen of Testimonial

23 Nov 2022
40m
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This podcast episode delves into the entrepreneurial journey of Damon Chen, founder of Testimonial, a successful tool for collecting customer testimonials. Damon shares his experiences, challenges, and strategies for building a profitable business, including transitioning from lifetime deals to a subscription model, gr...

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#264 – Growing a 2-Person Business to $80k/Month with Eric Turner of Japan Dev

31 Oct 2022
56m
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This podcast episode navigates a comprehensive range of topics, including the intricate features of MetaQuest Pro, a VR headset, VR and AR technologies' future prospects, Japan's job market for non-natives, advice for foreigners transitioning into Japan's tech industry, Japan's tech industry challenges and future growt...

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