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AMA: I make $100K+ ARR from my microstartups

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Re: AMA: I make $100K+ ARR from my microstartups

#52

Do you write everything yourself? Do you write the backend in python/ruby/whatever and then use Java/Kotlin for Android and Swift for iOS or do you use a framework like Flutter to generate apps for both ecosystems? I know how to write backends and APIs across a few languages but I really hate the walled gardens and can't even enjoy writing code for a single ecosystem vs. just writing more logic in a Rails controller…

Instead of looking from tech perspective, i try to look from the solution perspective. I see what can be done in short period and i choose that. If i need to learn a new thing then i will learn or else i will use what i already know.

Re: AMA: I make $100K+ ARR from my microstartups

#53
post #41

Do you do it all yourself, or do you outsource anything? I'm impressed by the landing pages. Any tips?

I build everything myself. There are so many no code tools, out there. Start with them, so you to go live will be much shorter and you will be able to validate your idea in a short time.

Re: AMA: I make $100K+ ARR from my microstartups

#54
post #27

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Thanks, i try to not take more than a month to validate a micrstartup.

In this same time period (4 years), how many microstartups failed validation and were abandoned?

Around 12 failed validation

Re: AMA: I make $100K+ ARR from my microstartups

#55
post #52

Do you write everything yourself? Do you write the backend in python/ruby/whatever and then use Java/Kotlin for Android and Swift for iOS or do you use a framework like Flutter to generate apps for both ecosystems? I know how to write backends and APIs across a few languages but I really hate the walled gardens and can't even enjoy writing code for a single ecosystem vs. just writing more logic in a Rails controller…

Instead of looking from tech perspective, i try to look from the solution perspective. I see what can be done in short period and i choose that. If i need to learn a new thing then i will learn or else i will use what i already know.

So you contract it out?

Re: AMA: I make $100K+ ARR from my microstartups

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post #47
post #40

Have you actually made $100k+ yet or is this projected?

Based on the given timeline, it seems like it's projected unless he went from $100/day at the start of the pandemic to $300+/day by September 2020 (ie, in about 4-5 months).

Yes i have crossed $400/day, its been 4 years now.

Re: AMA: I make $100K+ ARR from my microstartups

#58

How long did it take you to get competent enough with your stack in order to be able to actually execute and build these yourself? Did you learn these skills through prior employment, college or self-taught?

Half i learnt then during my employment, Half i learnt when i need to build a specific thing.

Re: AMA: I make $100K+ ARR from my microstartups

#59
post #52

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Instead of looking from tech perspective, i try to look from the solution perspective. I see what can be done in short period and i choose that. If i need to learn a new thing then i will learn or else i will use what i already know.

So you contract it out?

nope, i build them myself.
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