Indie Hacking Isn’t Dead — It’s Just Less Hacky

I talked to Peter Levels earlier this week, and he had several controversial takes that he shared with me during our conversation. But in the acting being dead, that was probably the most controversial one of all. The conversation around this topic started with a tweet by Peter. He mentioned more competition, less community, and … Continue reading Indie Hacking Isn’t Dead — It’s Just Less Hacky

Pieter Levels — The Indie Hacker’s Guide to AI Startups

My guest today, Pieter Levels, claims that "Indie Hacking is dead." Yet, Pieter runs several indie AI startups (and a few traditional ones), totaling $250,000 in revenue every month. So, how can he be a successful indie hacker while dismissing the foundations of his work? It turns out that Indie Hacking is very much alive. … Continue reading Pieter Levels — The Indie Hacker’s Guide to AI Startups

Milly Tamati — The Power and Potential of Generalists

We hire specialists. Deep knowledge in one field, not many skills in all the others. We value and celebrate specialists with promising career paths, titles, and promotions. Can generalists exist in a world of such intricate and complex work requirements? The person who made me realize that it's possible is Milly Tamati, a staunch defender and … Continue reading Milly Tamati — The Power and Potential of Generalists

Aaron Francis — The Power of Sharing Expertise

Journey with me as we dive deep into Aaron Francis' transformation from a coder to a teacher. Discover the intricate dance of building in the open. Aaron lays bare his path, detailing how he crafted his screencasting masterclass and managed to balance his day job, side hustle, and family life, all while forging his unique … Continue reading Aaron Francis — The Power of Sharing Expertise

Proof of Work: How Indie Founders Build Defensible Businesses

I was recently talking to several indie founders about how cloneable their businesses are. Many of them have had to deal with copycats and have since developed methods of either engaging with them or not engaging at all, which is the more common response. They usually keep track of clones and copycats to ensure their … Continue reading Proof of Work: How Indie Founders Build Defensible Businesses

Pet Rock Projects (And Why They… Rock)

Tony Dinh, a well-known indie hacker, recently shared an article about his Indie Hacker journey that reached the top of Hacker News. As usual, some people reacted negatively to an indie hacker sharing their story. One common criticism was that these small projects, or "pet rock projects," aren't valuable. There was a strong sentiment in … Continue reading Pet Rock Projects (And Why They… Rock)

Aprilynne Alter — Behind the Scenes of a Successful YouTuber

Unearth the secrets of YouTube monetization and growth in our conversation with YouTube creator Aprilynne Alter. Prepare to be enlightened as Aprilynne reveals her journey, from retaking control of her editing process to experimenting with an array of content styles and formats. We dive into her daring exploration of NFTs and the groundbreaking transformation that … Continue reading Aprilynne Alter — Behind the Scenes of a Successful YouTuber