by Tobias Arweiler
Welcome to the Code and Conquer Podcast, hosted by Tobias Arweiler, indie hacker and founder of Ice Bear Labs. Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of indie hackers, exploring their journeys, challenges, and triumphs. Every episode features a one-on-one conversation with a unique entrepreneur, focusing on their experiences, wisdom, and insights. From $0 MRR to successful startups, learn from these inspiring stories and discover what it takes to turn your dreams into reality. Grab a cup of coffee, relax, and get ready for an hour of captivating conversation. Subscribe now! 😎🚀🎧
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February 7, 2025
<p>In this episode, Janu Lingeswaran shares his journey of building Featherflow, an MVP agency that helps entrepreneurs build their software products. </p> <p>After working as a product manager while running his agency on the side, Janu recently took the leap to focus full-time on his business.</p> <p>We discuss how he built his agency to $8-15K monthly revenue, his strategies for finding quality developers globally, and his approach to managing client projects. </p> <p>Janu also talks about Boilerplate Hub, his curated directory of SaaS starter kits, and shares insights on effective SEO strategies for bootstrapped businesses.</p> <p>The conversation covers the challenges of being an entrepreneur in Germany, building a business without venture capital, and finding your community in the indie hacker space. </p> <p>Janu provides practical advice on transitioning from employment to entrepreneurship and maintaining work-life balance while growing multiple projects.</p> <p>Key topics:</p> <ul> <li>Building and scaling an MVP agency</li> <li>Finding and managing remote development talent</li> <li>SEO strategies for bootstrapped businesses</li> <li>The German startup ecosystem</li> <li>Building in public and community building</li> <li>Work-life balance as a solo founder</li> </ul> <p>---</p> <p>FeatherFlow: <a href="https://feather-flow.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://feather-flow.com/</a></p> <p>BoilerplateHub: <a href="https://boilerplatehub.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://boilerplatehub.com/</a></p> <p>Janu's BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/janu.lol" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://bsky.app/profile/janu.lol</a></p> <p>Janu's Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/JanuBuilds" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://x.com/JanuBuilds</a> </p> <p>My own website: <a href="https://icebearlabs.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://icebearlabs.com</a></p> <p>You can find this podcast on: <a href="https://codeandconquer.fm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://codeandconquer.fm</a></p> <p>Find our product here: <a href="https://www.repodcasted.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.repodcasted.com/</a></p>
January 24, 2025
<p>Alex Suzuki shares his fascinating journey from running a successful agency to becoming a solo developer building Strich.io, a specialized barcode scanning SDK. </p> <p>Unlike many startup stories of scaling up, Alex chose to scale down - leaving his agency to focus on what he loves most: building products.</p> <p>In this episode, we dive deep into how Alex competes with venture-backed companies as a solo developer, why he chose to focus exclusively on web-based barcode scanning, and how he manages to serve enterprise clients while maintaining work-life balance. </p> <p>Alex offers candid insights about navigating enterprise sales, handling procurement departments, and finding success in a technical B2B niche.</p> <p>Whether you're interested in building developer tools, serving enterprise clients as a solo founder, or finding your path to sustainable indie hacking, this conversation offers valuable lessons from someone who's chosen the road less traveled.</p> <p>Key topics:</p> <ul> <li>Transitioning from agency owner to solo developer</li> <li>Building and selling enterprise B2B products</li> <li>Competing with larger companies in a technical niche</li> <li>Managing work-life balance as a solo founder</li> <li>Navigating enterprise sales and procurement</li> <li>Finding happiness in building products</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p>---</p> <p>Alex Suzuki's Website: <a href="https://steveridout.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://alexsuzuki.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://alexsuzuki.com/</a></p> <p>Alex Suzuki's BlueSky: <a href="https://x.com/Steve_Ridout" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/alexsuzuki.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://bsky.app/profile/alexsuzuki.com</a></p> <p>Strich.io: <a href="https://strich.io/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://strich.io/</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>My own website: <a href="https://icebearlabs.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://icebearlabs.com</a></p> <p>You can find this podcast on: <a href="https://codeandconquer.fm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://codeandconquer.fm</a></p> <p>Find our product here: <a href="https://www.repodcasted.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.repodcasted.com/</a></p>
January 10, 2025
<p>In this episode, Dmytro Krasun shares his journey of building Screenshot One, an API business that grew from a single $7/month customer to $10K MRR. </p> <p>Dmytro opens up about the challenges of bootstrapping, the importance of customer support, and why he chose to focus on a seemingly "boring" product. </p> <p>He discusses his approach to handling copycats, the value of positioning your product correctly, and why sometimes passion follows success rather than precedes it.</p> <p>The conversation dives deep into mental health as an indie founder, balancing workload, and the art of perseverance when things get tough. </p> <p>Dmytro shares invaluable insights about focusing on a specific customer profile, the power of authenticity in business, and why choosing the right market size matters.</p> <p>Whether you're a solo developer considering building an API business, a founder struggling with motivation, or simply interested in the realities of bootstrapping a successful SaaS, this episode offers honest perspectives and practical wisdom from someone who's been through it all.</p> <p>Key topics:</p> <ul> <li>Growing from first customer to $10K MRR</li> <li>The importance of customer support in product development</li> <li>Handling anxiety and burnout as a founder</li> <li>Product positioning and market selection</li> <li>Why not to give up when things get tough</li> </ul> <p>---</p> <p>Dmytro's Website: <a href="https://dmytrokrasun.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://dmytrokrasun.com/</a></p> <p>Dmytro's Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/DmytroKrasun" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://x.com/DmytroKrasun</a></p> <p>ScreenshotOne: <a href="https://screenshotone.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://screenshotone.com/</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>My own website: <a href="https://icebearlabs.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://icebearlabs.com</a></p> <p>You can find this podcast on: <a href="https://codeandconquer.fm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://codeandconquer.fm</a></p> <p>Find our product here: <a href="https://www.repodcasted.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.repodcasted.com/</a></p>
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