From Side Project to Going Indie
summary
Journey shows a concrete path: a side project becomes Rocket Sim with a new network traffic monitor that drives an 18% funnel lift and higher trial-to-paid conversion. Planning uses GitHub Projects, Amplitude funnels, and automated JSON-sourced newsletters; pricing moves from a one-off lifetime to subscription tracked in RevenueCat. Reusable Swift packages, core-logic tests, and a cadence of one day a week deep work compound into revenue growth that enables full-time indie work.
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chapters (16)
- 0:00Introduction and Personal Background
- 1:28Overcoming Failures and Learning from Mistakes
- 1:59Going Indie: What It Means and How to Start
- 3:50Balancing Life and Work as an Indie Developer
- 4:59Mindset and Persistence in Projects
- 8:19Setting Realistic Expectations and Goals
- 10:52The Power of Incremental Improvements
- 17:53Productivity Tips and Work Habits
- 22:21The Importance of Being Prepared for Opportunities
- 23:02Balancing Work and Personal Life
- 23:36Staying Motivated and Problem-Solving Techniques
- 24:26Investing in Knowledge and Automation
- 25:11Building Passionate Projects and Automation
- 30:50Marketing and Audience Growth Strategies
- 41:05Financial Strategies for Indie Developers
- 46:24Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts
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