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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 9 MIN

How a Solopreneur Built a 150k Side Project in 90 Days

from Solopreneur Sessions with Fexingo: One-Person Businesses, Freelancing, and Independent Work · host Fexingo

In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down the story of a graphic designer who launched a simple UI asset pack on Gumroad and turned it into a $150,000 side project in just 90 days. They explore the specific tactics behind the launch: a targeted pre-sale to a small subreddit, a single viral tweet that drove 80% of sales, and the decision to offer a tiered pricing model with a $10 basic pack and a $50 pro bundle. The hosts discuss how the creator maintained a day job throughout, why she focused on a narrow niche (Figma UI components for SaaS dashboards), and how she used a 7-day email drip to convert free downloaders into paying customers. They also talk about the psychological advantage of a hard deadline, the role of asymmetric effort in the initial design phase, and why this model might be replicable for other solopreneurs. A candid look at what actually works when you're building in the cracks of a full-time schedule. #Solopreneur #SideProject #Gumroad #UIUX #Figma #ViralTweet #PreSale #TieredPricing #EmailDrip #PassiveIncome #Freelancing #Business #IndieHacker #ProductLaunch #SaaS #DesignAssets #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down the story of a graphic designer who launched a simple UI asset pack on Gumroad and turned it into a $150,000 side project in just 90 days. They explore the specific tactics behind the launch: a targeted pre-sale to a small subreddit, a single viral tweet that drove 80% of sales, and the decision to offer a tiered pricing model with a $10 basic pack and a $50 pro bundle. The hosts discuss how the creator maintained a day job throughout, why she focused on a narrow niche (Figma UI components for SaaS dashboards), and how she used a 7-day email drip to convert free downloaders into paying customers. They also talk about the psychological advantage of a hard deadline, the role of asymmetric effort in the initial design phase, and why this model might be replicable for other solopreneurs. A candid look at what actually works when you're building in the cracks of a full-time schedule. #Solopreneur #SideProject #Gumroad #UIUX #Figma #ViralTweet #PreSale #TieredPricing #EmailDrip #PassiveIncome #Freelancing #Business #IndieHacker #ProductLaunch #SaaS #DesignAssets #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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