Accidental SaaS: From Side Project to Full-Time Income in 16 Months

In this episode of the Solos podcast, I discuss my journey from volunteer work to building StageTimer into a successful SaaS business, covering pricing strategies, work-life balance, dealing with competition, and the realities of bootstrapped entrepreneurship.

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#Topics Discussed

• The birth of StageTimer - How the idea came from volunteering and early development challenges
• Failing fast and learning - The importance of quick iteration and learning from mistakes
• B2B vs B2C strategy - Why targeting businesses can be more lucrative for indie hackers
• Pricing strategies - Unconventional pricing models and how they worked for our SaaS
• Work-life balance - Maintaining personal interests and hobbies as a solo founder
• Competition and open-source alternatives - The unexpected benefits of having competitors
• Bootstrapper mindset - Growing organically without external funding
• Dealing with loneliness - Building support networks as an entrepreneur
• Current success and future plans - Where StageTimer stands today and what’s next
• Daily routine and work schedule - How I structure my time as a solo founder
• Personal passions - Pursuing flying lessons and interests outside of work
• Advice for aspiring indie hackers - Practical recommendations for getting started