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- Apr 28, 20251h 6m
How He built a multi-million Dollar Business from Scratch ― PostHog's James Hawkins shares it all
Huge thanks to Jelly, PageAI, Toolfolio, Sentry, Shipixen, Horse Browser, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space for making this show happen!Inside PostHog’s Journey to $100M: Insights from co-CEO and mother of hedgehogs: James HawkinsIn this episode, we chat with James Hawkins (https://x.com/james406), the co-founder of PostHog! James shares how PostHog is growing in revenue, the unique ways they approach marketing and sales, and the importance of being open source and developer-focused. He also gives tips on hiring strategies and the critical role of product innovation. Plus, we discuss their plans for embracing AI and new products in the pipeline. As per youge: like, comment & subscribe! 🚀00:29 In-Depth Presentation by James01:22 Product Development and Customer Base02:37 Support and Sales Team Evolution07:11 Revenue Goals and Strategic Shifts13:57 Marketing and Branding Strategies27:00 Building and Validating New Ideas32:10 Scaling Through User Recommendations32:21 Balancing Data-Driven Decisions and Gut Feelings32:57 Early Stage Product Focus: Debugging and Basic Analytics34:18 Expanding Beyond Engineering: Marketing and Sales Tools34:52 Building a Comprehensive Marketing Stack36:01 Challenges and Strategies in Tool Development40:37 Hiring Technical Founders: Pros and Cons46:07 Trusting Developers and Embracing Chaos58:37 AI Integration and Future Plans01:05:41 We sing the Morning Maker Show songSee transcripts and past episodes on morningmakershow.com
- Mar 17, 20251h 25m
Bootstrapping from $0 to $14k MRR - with Dmytro Krasun from ScreenshotOne
Huge thanks to Toolfolio, Sentry, Shipixen, Horse Browser, PageAI, PageUI, Crontap, Clobbr, Hunted.Space for making this show happen!We had the pleasure of chatting with Dmytro Krasun (https://x.com/DmytroKrasun), the creator of ScreenshotOne (https://screenshotone.com). He shared his journey—from quitting his job to building ScreenshotOne, which now brings in $14K MRR. Dmytro opened up about everything, from how he marketed the product to how he’s scaling it today.Hope you join the conversation! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more awesome interviews. 🚀01:40 Dmytro's Philosophy on Kindness and Relationships04:01 The Challenges of Entrepreneurship04:17 Balancing Honesty and Niceness06:13 The Role of Physical Activity in Mental Health06:55 The Importance of Emotional Awareness12:13 The Decision to Quit a Stable Job21:33 The Birth of Screenshot One21:41 Sponsorship Segment: Thank you Sentry24:10 Overcoming Competitors and Finding a Niche37:28 Growth Strategies and Customer Acquisition45:45 Changing the Subject45:53 Rapid Caffeine Burst48:25 Drawing the Future53:20 Balancing Family and Work54:17 The Importance of Mental Health55:57 Navigating Entrepreneurship Challenges01:02:09 Future Plans and AI01:17:16 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs01:19:49 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsSee transcripts and past episodes on morningmakershow.com
- Mar 1, 202552 min
Bootstrapping to $10k MRR LEGALLY with Lukas Hermann
Huge thanks to Saventify, 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
- Nov 14, 202414 min
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! Join our community at https://morningmakershow.com and connect with founders scaling their businesses. 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!
- Nov 14, 20244 min
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!
- Nov 14, 202412 min
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!
- Nov 4, 202457 min
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
- Oct 28, 20241h 39m
EP55: 24 SaaS Ideas to Make Your First Sale
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 23 Killer Ideas to Make Your First $1,000 Online with AI Hacks and More! In this episode, we break down 23 wild and crazy ways to score your first $1,000 online. From AI autocomplete to solo backlinks and even AI-generated office floor plans, we've got a ton of ideas that are as hilarious as they are genius. Plus, we share some funny personal stories (thanks, Sandra!) and give a big shoutout to our sponsor, Sentry, for keeping those pesky bugs out of our hair. It's a jam-packed episode full of design-focused tips, marketing hacks, and even some physical product concepts. Tune in, get inspired, and maybe build something of your own! 00:00 Introduction and Importance of Design 00:58 Cringe Intro and Episode Overview 01:17 Discussing Vulnerability and Idea Generation 02:22 The Role of Design in MVPs 05:01 Updates and Product Launches 05:36 Critique of Levels.io Website 08:12 The Importance of Customer Value 16:24 Personal Embarrassing Moments 22:49 First Idea: Time Zones Converter and Scheduler 24:53 Second Idea: YouTube Time Codes for Live Streams 27:44 Third Idea: Meeting Room Scheduler 31:42 Fourth Idea: Hosting Applications at Low Cost 33:55 Fifth Idea: Advanced Grammar Checker 37:01 Sixth Idea: Personal Branding on Social Media 40:45 Seventh Idea: Content Gap Analysis Tool 43:24 Eighth Idea: Airline Complaint Assistant 46:44 Ninth Idea: Automatic Screenshot Organizer 49:05 Tenth Idea: Custom Minimalistic Maps 52:22 Office Snack Subscriptions 54:39 Diamond Vlog App 56:35 Interactive Polls Everywhere 58:18 Burger Talk and Sauces 01:03:47 Loop Rabbit: Social Media Reposts 01:07:42 Document Collaboration Tool 01:09:31 Invoice Sniper for Freelancers 01:12:06 Competitor Ad Tracker 01:15:29 Logo Lama for Designers 01:19:26 Just Cooked: Social Media Roast 01:20:09 Gnomey: Your Garden Homie 01:22:02 Ant Reviews: Summarizing Product Reviews 01:23:20 Competer: AI Autocomplete for Forms 01:26:01 Kick the Back: Backlink Marketplace 01:29:21 OfficePal: AI-Generated Office Floor Plans 01:31:00 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up
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