A Solo Dev Made 10K MRR With a $100 App

In episode 60 of The Indie Hacker Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how a solo developer built a SaaS app that reached $10,000 in monthly recurring revenue with just $100 in initial investment. The developer, James, created a simple tool that solves a specific pain point for freelance designers—automating invoice follow-ups. Lucas breaks down the lean startup approach, James's decision to focus on a hyper-niche market, and the growth tactics that didn't require a marketing budget. Luna questions whether the model is replicable and discusses the trade-offs of such a narrow focus. They also touch on the importance of customer feedback loops and how James used a manual outreach strategy to land his first 50 users. The episode provides a concrete, actionable case study for indie hackers looking to start small and scale smart. #SoloDev #SaaS #IndieHacker #MRR #Bootstrapping #LeanStartup #Freelance #InvoiceAutomation #NicheMarket #CustomerFeedback #ManualOutreach #GrowthStrategy #SideProject #Technology #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #PodcastEpisode #Episode60 Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo