In this episode, I chat with Pauline Clavelou, founder of AICrea, an AI-powered SaaS for real estate agents. Pauline shares her journey from data scientist at IBM to indie maker, discussing the challenges and successes of building AI products. We dive into her experience growing AICrea to $8K MRR, her approach to sales, and the valuable lessons she's learned along the way. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 03:29 From IBM to entrepreneurship 08:08 Early projects and failures 12:42 The birth of AICrea 18:37 Challenges in AI development 25:29 Growing AICrea to $8K MRR 31:00 Sales strategies for introverts 38:41 The importance of personal branding 47:11 Dealing with administrative tasks 54:55 The value of entrepreneurial experience 1:02:14 Advice for aspiring indie makers Links: IACrea: https://iacrea.com Pauline's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pauline_Cx Pauline's Newsletter: https://paulinecx.beehiiv.com/ CapGo: https://capgo.app

🚀 Discover how Philipp Keller, a 46-year-old side project builder, turned his SEO knowledge into a thriving indie hacker success story! In this episode, we dive deep into Philipp's journey with SEO Kickstarter, a Notion-based guide that helps indie makers boost their SEO. Learn how he: • Started with a shared flat platform and discovered the power of backlinks • Launched SEO Kickstarter and made $3,500 in just 24 hours • Balances a full-time job, family life, and side projects • Leveraged his 9-to-5 experience for indie hacker success • Overcame burnout and found renewed energy through exercise

🔑 Key takeaways: The importance of starting with B2C projects to learn How to communicate your product effectively's value The power of honest and open communication in sales Balancing work, life, and side projects as an older indie hacker Links: 👉 Follow Philipp on Twitter: https://x.com/philkellr 👉 Check out SEO Kickstarter: https://backl.io/directory Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:14 Starting as an Indie Maker 05:16 Challenges of Balancing Work and Side Projects 07:17 Discovering the Importance of Backlinks and SEO 09:06 Building Backlinks through Cold Email Outreach 19:21 Lessons Learned and Success Achieved 32:55 Automated Outreach and Messaging Strategy 40:13 The Importance of Marketing and Communication 46:45 Internal Marketing for Customer Retention 53:58 The Challenges and Importance of Marketing 01:05:06 The Benefits of Working in a 9-to-5 Job 01:07:59 Confidence and Transparency in Sales 01:12:04 Overcoming Struggles and Maintaining a Positive Mindset 01:18:06 Exploring the Benefits of Microdosing 01:23:47 The Philosophy of Free Will

🚀 Discover how Thomas Sanlis turned a simple directory for front-end developers into a thriving indie business! In this episode, we dive deep into Thomas' journey with Uneed, a platform that helps developers launch and showcases their products. Learn about: ✅ The origins of Uneed as a side project to test Nuxt.js ✅ How Thomas grew Uneed to generate $1,500-$2,000 per month ✅ The power of programmatic SEO in driving traffic and growth ✅ Balancing teaching and entrepreneurship ✅ The challenges of social media and dealing with criticism ✅ Key lessons learned on the indie hacker journey Thomas shares valuable insights on persistence, learning to delegate, and the importance of "thinking less, doing more" in the world of indie hacking. Whether you're a developer, aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about the indie maker journey, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments! #IndieHacking #SideProjects #Entrepreneurship #WebDevelopment Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 08:30 Evolution of UNIID 13:24 Teaching and Side Projects 17:43 The Power of Programmatic SEO 22:14 Automating UNIID and Building Passive Income 28:33 Launching New Projects and Embracing Challenges 32:00 Coding on Paper and the Importance of Creativity 36:15 Patience and the Indie Hacking Journey 44:52 Believing in Yourself and Overcoming Doubt 57:55 The Importance of Taking Action and Doing 01:05:41 Delegating and Focusing on the Big Picture 01:07:40 Connect with Thomas Sarlis on Twitter Links: - https://uneed.best - His twitter: https://x.com/T_Zahil