EPISODE · Jun 14, 2026 · 7 MIN
How a Solo Dev Bootstrapped a SaaS to 10K MRR in Six Months
from The Indie Hacker Podcast with Fexingo: Solo Developers, SaaS Side Projects, and Independent Tech · host Fexingo
In this episode of The Indie Hacker Podcast, Lucas and Luna dive into the story of a solo developer who built a SaaS product from scratch and hit $10,000 in monthly recurring revenue in just six months. They break down the specific strategies used: launching a bare-bones MVP, pricing at $29 per month, and leveraging a niche community on Reddit to acquire the first 50 customers. The hosts discuss the importance of focusing on a single pain point, the trade-offs of bootstrapping vs. funding, and how the founder avoided common pitfalls like feature creep. They also explore the role of customer feedback in shaping the product roadmap. A must-listen for anyone considering starting a solo SaaS project. #SaaS #SoloDev #Bootstrapping #10KMRR #SixMonths #MVP #PricingStrategy #RedditMarketing #CustomerAcquisition #IndieHacker #SideProject #Technology #Business #Podcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #SaaSGrowth #LeanStartup Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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In this episode of The Indie Hacker Podcast, Lucas and Luna dive into the story of a solo developer who built a SaaS product from scratch and hit $10,000 in monthly recurring revenue in just six months. They break down the specific strategies used: launching a bare-bones MVP, pricing at $29 per month, and leveraging a niche community on Reddit to acquire the first 50 customers. The hosts discuss the importance of focusing on a single pain point, the trade-offs of bootstrapping vs. funding, and how the founder avoided common pitfalls like feature creep. They also explore the role of customer feedback in shaping the product roadmap. A must-listen for anyone considering starting a solo SaaS project. #SaaS #SoloDev #Bootstrapping #10KMRR #SixMonths #MVP #PricingStrategy #RedditMarketing #CustomerAcquisition #IndieHacker #SideProject #Technology #Business #Podcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #SaaSGrowth #LeanStartup Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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