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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 7 MIN

How a Solo Dev Built a SaaS by Solving His Own Problem

from The Indie Hacker Podcast with Fexingo: Solo Developers, SaaS Side Projects, and Independent Tech · host Fexingo

In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the story of a solo developer who built a profitable SaaS tool by scratching his own itch. They explore how identifying a personal frustration with existing project management software led to the creation of a minimalist alternative that now generates $15K MRR with just 200 customers. The hosts break down the specific problem, the development process using an unpopular but powerful framework, the pricing strategy at $75 per month, and the unexpected marketing channel that drove early adoption. They also discuss the broader lesson for indie hackers: building for yourself can be the most effective product strategy if your pain is widely shared. The episode includes a look at how the founder handled customer feedback without a support team and why he chose not to raise venture capital despite rapid growth. #SaaS #IndieHacker #SoloDeveloper #Bootstrapping #ProjectManagement #ScratchYourOwnItch #MRR #CustomerDevelopment #MinimalistSoftware #PricingStrategy #ContentMarketing #NoCode #TechPodcast #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #FexingoPodcast #Fexingo #LucasAndLuna Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the story of a solo developer who built a profitable SaaS tool by scratching his own itch. They explore how identifying a personal frustration with existing project management software led to the creation of a minimalist alternative that now generates $15K MRR with just 200 customers. The hosts break down the specific problem, the development process using an unpopular but powerful framework, the pricing strategy at $75 per month, and the unexpected marketing channel that drove early adoption. They also discuss the broader lesson for indie hackers: building for yourself can be the most effective product strategy if your pain is widely shared. The episode includes a look at how the founder handled customer feedback without a support team and why he chose not to raise venture capital despite rapid growth. #SaaS #IndieHacker #SoloDeveloper #Bootstrapping #ProjectManagement #ScratchYourOwnItch #MRR #CustomerDevelopment #MinimalistSoftware #PricingStrategy #ContentMarketing #NoCode #TechPodcast #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #FexingoPodcast #Fexingo #LucasAndLuna Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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