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EP57: Bootstrapping a startup to $10k MRR LEGALLY with Lukas Hermann
Huge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, DeskBreak, browser.horse, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space for making this show happen!See transcripts and past episodes on morningmakershow.comFrom Dumb Luck to B2B Success: An Interview with Lukas Hermann (https://x.com/_lhermann)Join us in this hilarious and insightful episode featuring Lukas Hermann, CEO, and founder of StageTimer. We dive into his unexpected journey from feeling lucky and clueless to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Lukas shares his experiences with taxes, marketing chaos, and reinventing analytics while keeping things fun and lighthearted. Discover the secrets behind his 100% luck rate, his thoughts on bootstrapping versus funding, and even his adventures in learning to fly! Special shoutout to our sponsor, Sentry. Don't miss this entertaining and inspiring conversation!00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:19 Unexpected Tax Office Visit04:08 Lukas' Business Journey05:38 The First Successful Idea09:29 Entering a New Niche15:26 Marketing Strategies and Challenges18:18 SEO and Analytics Insights25:53 Custom Solutions for Tracking User Behavior27:37 Challenges and Insights in B2B Sales29:50 Exploring AI Tools for Business30:39 The Journey from Startups to Bootstrapping39:47 Balancing Family Life and Business44:54 Future Aspirations and Reflections
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Winning the AI goldrush 🔥 (Video of EP56)
In this episode of The Morning Maker Show, Yasser from Chatbase reveals how he scaled to millions in revenue by selling to B2B companies and beating the competition! 🏆 He breaks down the top marketing channels that helped him grow, including Twitter, Reddit, and Google Ads, and explains how to stand out in a crowded market. 🚀
Want to learn how to outsmart competitors and scale your business to millions? Yasser’s strategies could be your blueprint to success!
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00:00:00 Dealing with Competition in the AI Market 🔄
00:01:40 Advantages of Being a Small, Agile Startup
00:02:35 Consistent Growth and Market Opportunity 📈
00:03:03 Building the Team: First Hire at 60K MRR
00:04:34 Learning from Previous Projects 💡
00:05:54 The Value of Practical Experience vs. Education
00:07:08 Influence of Successful Indie Makers
00:08:45 The Role of Luck and Persistence 🎯
00:10:40 The Five-Year Commitment to Building
00:12:11 Work-Life Balance and Setting Priorities ⚖
Huge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, DeskBreak, browser.horse, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space for making this show happen!
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How it is to hire at 20 🕺 (Video of EP56)
In this episode of The Morning Maker Show, Yasser from Chatbase reveals how he scaled to millions in revenue by selling to B2B companies and beating the competition! 🏆 He breaks down the top marketing channels that helped him grow, including Twitter, Reddit, and Google Ads, and explains how to stand out in a crowded market. 🚀
Want to learn how to outsmart competitors and scale your business to millions? Yasser’s strategies could be your blueprint to success!
Join our community at https://morningmakershow.com and connect with founders scaling their businesses.
00:00:00 Comparing Marketing Channels: Reddit vs X 📊
00:00:37 Different Customer Types on X Platform
00:00:57 Google Ads vs Organic Growth Strategy
00:01:33 Building Brand Trust in AI Space
00:02:03 Dealing with Copycats and Competition
00:02:42 Strategy for Staying Ahead in the Market
00:03:26 The Reality of Product Cloning
00:03:49 When Competitors Use Your Brand Name
Huge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, DeskBreak, browser.horse, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space for making this show happen!
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From college to $4M ARR in 2 years 🚀 (Video of EP56)
In this episode of The Morning Maker Show, Yasser from Chatbase reveals how he scaled to millions in revenue by selling to B2B companies and beating the competition! 🏆 He breaks down the top marketing channels that helped him grow, including Twitter, Reddit, and Google Ads, and explains how to stand out in a crowded market. 🚀
Want to learn how to outsmart competitors and scale your business to millions? Yasser’s strategies could be your blueprint to success!
Join our community at https://morningmakershow.com and connect with founders scaling their businesses.
Huge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, DeskBreak, browser.horse, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space for making this show happen!
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EP56: $4M ARR with ChatBase with Yasser
Huge thanks to Sentry, LemonSqueezy, MagicSpace SEO, Shipixen, DeskBreak, browser.horse, Email Octopus, Ugly Duckling, Baked Design Studio, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space for making this show happen!
See transcripts and past episodes on morningmakershow.com
How Yasser Built Chatbase From Zero to Millions: Indie Hackers, AI Hype, and Growth Hacks!
Join us in this episode as we chat with Yasser, the founder and CEO of Chatbase. Learn how he turned his passion for AI and indie hacking into a multi-million dollar business. Yasser shares candid insights about launching Chatbase, building a product from customer feedback, navigating fierce competition, and leveraging viral growth hacks. Whether you're just starting out or looking for ways to scale your startup, you won't want to miss this conversation!
00:00 Explosive Growth and First Hire
00:22 Meet the Founder: Yasser's Journey
01:08 The Birth of Chatbase
02:22 Early Challenges and AI Integration
05:33 Going Viral: The Power of Social Media
06:55 Navigating Reddit and Marketing Strategies
09:36 Adapting to Customer Needs
13:15 Marketing Evolution: From Organic to Paid
20:33 Handling Competition and Copycats
27:08 Lessons from Past Projects
33:03 The Role of Luck in Success
35:20 Balancing Responsibilities and Sacrifices
37:13 Phases of Life and Work
38:30 The Vision for the Future
40:52 The Decision to Sell or Keep Building
43:37 Product Hunt Launch Strategy
46:31 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
53:48 Building a Brand with Customer Love
55:02 Closing Thoughts and Farewell
Discover what indie makers, solopreneurs and other brave souls are building in public, celebrating or struggling with as Dan and Sandra go through their exciting updates, meet great new people and try out brilliant products.