How I bootstrapped my side project into a $20k/mo lifestyle business
Hello! What's your background, and what are you working on?
Hello! I'm Buster Benson. I wanted to write the Great American Novel and got a degree in creative writing before getting swept up in the wonders of the internet (starting with Diaryland and LiveJournal and weblogs back in 1998 or so). I joined Amazon after college, learned to code on the job, and didn't look back for a long time. I co-founded the Robot Co-op in 2003, which built 43things.com (now dead). I built an early iPhone app called Locavore. I co-founded McLeod Residence, which was an art gallery and bar in Seattle between 2006-2009, and then co-founded Habit Labs, which built healthmonth.com after that. I like having lots of spinning plates, and many of them have fallen and crashed over the years, but a couple of them are still going!
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The part about “intentional unoptimization” really stood out to me. It’s easy to look at a $20k/mo business and assume the answer was better optimization, more features, or faster growth. But 750 Words seems to have worked largely because you stayed focused on one simple thing people genuinely valued. That’s a really useful reminder for anyone building a small product today.
This line stopped me cold. The biggest thing required to do this really well is not to try to do other things at the same time. This is the exact problem I was living. I am a solopreneur with many business ideas running in my head. I feel I'm at a creative stage. Staying focused was a challenge. I would start one, get excited about another, and lose my chain of thoughts when I return to the first. Nothing moved forward.
That frustration is literally why I built Bizboard Pro. After speaking with ChatGPT and looking online for a solution, I didn't find anything that fit. All my thoughts go into a dashboard as they come to my mind. I call it a command center dashboard for people who have too many ideas and can't decide which one to actually focus on. All I do is create a venture card, put my idea in there, let it get evaluated, and it sits there until I'm ready to work on it. I don't lose focus now because I have a clear vision of what's in front of me.
I'm at the beginning of this journey right now. I have a few free trial sign-ups and zero paying users for now. Reading stories like yours reminds me that people who last are the ones who pick a lane and stay in it long enough for it to work. The transparency part also hits home. I just started sharing my journey publicly. It's uncomfortable but I think you're right that it builds something real with your community.
Congratulations on your growth to $20,000 a month. That's the kind of patience I want to have. Thank you for sharing and writing this.
What a ride, Buster! It’s inspiring to see someone who’s worn so many hats—writer, coder, entrepreneur, artist—and isn’t afraid to let a few plates crash along the way. That kind of transparency is rare and refreshing
Your post is incredibly inspiring! I'm currently in the 'early days' phase with ViajaHoyTips, a travel site for the Hispanic community in the US.
Your point about consistency really resonates with my journey of hitting 40+ articles. Thanks for sharing the roadmap!"
Really inspiring journey! I like how the focus stayed on solving one real problem instead of chasing every opportunity. Building trust over time and listening to the community is a lesson every founder can learn from.
thanks for your advices
persevering!
Inspiring piece of article. Bookmarked.
我是一个初创者，这样的经历无疑是对我一个强心剂，日渐浮躁的职场，让我催生了作为一个工程师自由职业的向往，我会努力，感谢分享的经历。
Really appreciate you sharing all this.
The fact that your first customer from 17 years ago is still around — that says a lot. You're not just chasing trends.
What hit me most was "my wife pushed me to go." Sometimes that little push from someone close is what actually makes you take the leap. And AI made the bet worth taking — that's a real line.
You've got a solid setup: consulting keeps the lights on, a few real customers are pulling the product forward, and you're still there for your kids. That's not gambling — that's using what you've built over 25 years to buy yourself a shot at something bigger.
Bold makes sense to me. Training videos are a goldmine that no one knows how to dig into. The timestamped citations thing solves the "why should I trust this answer" problem cleanly.
Keep going. Looking forward to your next update.
The lifestyle business model gets underrated. Hitting $20k/mo with full control over your time is a better outcome than chasing hockey-stick growth at the cost of your autonomy. More founders should define success this way.
Brilliant read — the transparency about challenges, especially involving the community in the pay-vs-shutdown decision, is something I'll take away. I recently launched a free micro-tool and am at the very beginning of the traffic-building journey. The reminder that 750 Words grew entirely through word of mouth and stayed simple is genuinely reassuring. Thanks for sharing this so openly.
"We're in a similar spot. How did you get your first users?" what marketimng tips, stradegys?
My gratitude goes out to the entire team of Revox Credit repair. Someone left information REVOXCREDITREPAIR at GMAIL dotCOM under a comment section on helping to repair credit. I was interested in knowing more and if the hacking team still does this. I had poor credit, an old bankruptcy and problems with getting approved for an apartment due to 2 broken leases from the past which I explained to Revox Credit Repair when I made contact with them. They cleaned my credit records and they boosted my credit score within just few days of contacting them.
Really enjoyed reading this. I’ve been going through something similar. Built a Shopify app recently, got a few installs and even a paying user, but then kind of lost momentum when it came to marketing. Trying to get back into it now with a more focused approach instead of doing everything at once.
Curious, during your early phase, how did you decide what to focus on vs what to ignore?
The 'build something you need yourself' advice never gets old.
What stands out most to me:
— Started free → donations → subscription. That order worked in 2019. Would it work today?
— Word of mouth as the only growth channel. No ads, no SEO tricks.
— Transparency about challenges built trust that lasted years.
Quick question: knowing what you know now, would you still start free today? Or would you add a paid tier earlier?
Thanks for sharing this — timeless lessons here
I can relate. I had an idea, I coded it, it is now live and kicking. I thought that would be the end but now realizing that its only the beggining and the road is very long...But looking forward to resolving problems and learning new skills along the way!
'I thought that would be the end, but now realizing it's only the beginning.'
Building the product is hard. What comes after — distribution, support, iteration — is often harder.
But that's where the real learning happens.
What's the hardest problem you're solving right now after launch?
Getting people to test it thoroughly and give me good feedback to improve is my current hurdle.
Getting quality testers with good feedback is harder than building the product sometimes.
Here's how I could help:
— I can help you find 10-20 developers who would actually use AEK and give structured feedback.
— I can help you set up a simple beta program (onboarding, feedback forms, follow-ups).
If you're open to it, I'd propose a small pilot:
— $700 for finding and managing the first 10 testers over 4 weeks.
— You focus on the product. I focus on getting you useful feedback.
Would that be valuable to you?
That’s a really good question — a lot of people jump straight into development without validating first and end up overpaying.
What stage are you at right now — still validating the idea or already looking to build?
Right now, I'm past validation and already building. TempQR is live with 12,000+ links created. The product works, the UX is solid.
Now I'm in the next stage: distribution. Getting it in front of freelancers who actually need it.
That's often harder than building.
What about you — validating or building?
I'm still looking for problems I can solve. looking into an idea and realising it's not viable is part of the process
'Looking into an idea and realizing it's not viable is part of the process.'
That's not failure. That's learning.
What's one idea you recently explored and decided not to pursue? Curious what the 'no' looked like.
i am trying to build my start up but its hard to find the right developer at a decent price. how did you do this. also how do you know that the idea was worth investing in?
I'm a developer myself, so I didn't face this. But what I've seen work: start with a paid small task (not equity) to test if you work well together. $200-500 for a small feature tells you more than a long conversation.*
— Avoid 'equity only' offers unless you truly trust the person.
On validating the idea:
— Before writing code, talk to 20 potential users. Ask: 'Would you pay for this?' Not 'Is this interesting?'
— If 5-10 say yes, build. If not, pivot or kill it.
— A landing page with a 'pre-order' button is the fastest test.
What's your idea about? Happy to share more specific thoughts
hello Janet,
That’s a really good question — a lot of people jump straight into development without validating first and end up overpaying.
What stage are you at right now — still validating the idea or already looking to build?
This makes me think I need to rethink some features I've added. The only problem is that I only add features when my users request them-- so, how do I justify saying "No" in the interest of keeping it simple?
'Users request features, but I want to keep it simple.'
Here's how I think about it:
— One user requesting a feature = a suggestion. Twenty users requesting the same feature = a signal.
— Ask 'why' three times. What's the real problem they're trying to solve? Sometimes there's a simpler way.
— 'No' doesn't mean 'never.' It means 'not now.'
You can say: 'I hear you. Let me understand the problem better before building anything.'
The best products are built for everyone, but designed for one.
What's one feature you're struggling to say no to?
Same core idea for a decade. No pivots, no feature bloat, just one habit done well. That's probably why it worked. Most of us keep adding things when the real leverage is in removing them.
'Same core idea for a decade. No pivots, no feature bloat. Just one habit done well.'
We're addicted to adding. New features. New channels. New offers.
But the real leverage? Subtraction.
— Remove what doesn't serve the core.
— Say no to what distracts.
— Keep refining the one thing that works.
What's one feature you removed that made the product better?
I am currently building my first startup RightCar, a car discovery platform.
Something I'm realizing early is that building the product
is actually easier than figuring out distribution.
Did you focus on audience early or only after traction?
'Building the product is easier than figuring out distribution.'
To answer your question: I started distribution way too late with previous projects. Now I do it from day one.
What I've learned:
— Start building an audience before you write code. A simple landing page + waitlist takes 1 day.
— Share what you're learning while you build. People follow journeys, not just launches.
— By the time you launch, you're not starting from zero.
For RightCar — who is your ideal first user? Car enthusiasts? First-time buyers? Dealers?
Get specific. Then go where they hang out. Reddit? Facebook groups? Car forums?
Start conversations today, not after launch.
What's one channel you're testing first?
hey George, you’re 100% right — building is usually the easier part. Distribution is where most products either take off or stall.
From what I’ve seen, the biggest mistake is waiting until after the build to think about audience — by then you’re already playing catch-up.
How are you currently planning to approach distribution for RightCar?
Це чудова думка була розробити стартап та доволі класно що поступово перейде в платну платформу
Love the gradual evolution from free → donations → subscriptions. That's a smart way to build trust before monetizing. Curious about the Kickstarter - are you worried about competitors like Day One or Journey eating into the journaling space while you're rebuilding, or does the community lock-in keep people sticky?
'Does the community lock-in keep people sticky?'
For 750 Words, the stickiness isn't just the community. It's the streak. When you've written 1,000 days in a row, switching feels impossible. That's the real moat.
Competitors like Day One have better UI, more features, mobile apps. But they don't have 2,000-day streaks.
The Kickstarter is interesting. It's risky — asking users to pay for an update, not a new product. But if the community trusts them, it could work.
What would make you switch from your current journaling tool? Better UI? Mobile app? Or is it all about the streak?
VERY INTERESTING
This story is incredibly inspiring and motivating! I love how you built something simple yet genuinely valuable that not only grew sustainably over time but also became a real lifestyle business without chasing hype or hyper-growth. The way you focused on community, transparency, and product value — even iterating slowly and staying true to your vision — is such an important lesson for every founder. Thanks for sharing your journey with such depth and honesty — it gives real hope to anyone building something meaningful one step at a time
'Built something simple yet genuinely valuable without chasing hype or hyper-growth.'
That's the quiet path most founders overlook.
We're trained to think bigger = better. More users, more features, more funding.
But sometimes the real win is building something that lasts — even if it grows slowly.
What's one 'slow but sustainable' project you're working on?
I like the idea that something so simple can prove to become so valuable
We overcomplicate because it feels safer. More features. More complexity. More 'value.'
But the products that last are often the simplest.
— One problem, solved well.
— One habit, supported daily.
— One audience, served deeply.
What's one 'simple' product you use every day that most people overlook?
The thing I appreciate most here is how unchanged the product has been.
Same core idea for over a decade, minimal features, slow growth, and it still works. That’s hard to internalize in a world where everything feels like it needs a pivot every six months.
'Same core idea for over a decade, minimal features, slow growth — and it still works.'
We're told to pivot fast, iterate constantly, disrupt everything.
But sometimes the real edge is patience.
— Keep refining the same problem.
— Keep serving the same audience.
— Keep ignoring the noise.
What's one thing you've stuck with longer than expected — and it paid off?
Very relatable, thanks for sharing and good job!
Thanks for sharing. It is important to note that it took years to be profitable, so I will keep trying; I know I will do it
I agree. This is a great reminder that building something genuinely useful and sustainable can matter far more than chasing speed or scale. The patience, transparency, and focus on real habit value really stand out. Patience ....
Really appreciate the transparency here, Buster! The way you involved the community in the decision to move to a paid model is a masterclass in building trust. It’s refreshing to see a 'slow and steady' success story that prioritizes sustainability and family over 'hyper-growth' at all costs
Thoughtful!
Inspiring story, Buster! 🚀
I love how 750 Words grew organically through simplicity and habit forming value rather than flashy features. The fact it’s still thriving after 10+ years on an old stack shows that product-market fit and user loyalty matter more than tech trends. Also, making it a paid product at the right time is such a smart move proof that monetization and sustainability go hand in hand with value.
Wow this is so inspiring! I am on chapter 9 / week 9 of the artists way and I find the morning pages are so helpful in clearing out my mind. Thank you for creating a digital version!
This is incredibly inspiring! I'm in the early stages of building my own financial services business, and seeing real numbers like $20K/month gives me hope that it's actually possible.
Your transparency about the journey is refreshing - especially in the finance space where everyone's usually so secretive. Thank you for sharing this. It's exactly what I needed to read today! 🙏
The split second life of the internet consumes us away from writing things that aren't polished. Ideas are naturally messy yet the daily bombardment of 'neat' and 'intellectual' posts illude us into thinking that's how it is. Bravo for seeing through the fog and building a platform for the raw and natural.
Thanks for sharing all this Buster! I found it really inspiring and am working on a writing app of my own. Similarly, I hope to build it slowly into something that a small group of people like me enjoy using. I really believe you're right about focusing on building something people love first. To start, I am just trying to build something I love and not get side-tracked by rabbit holes around profitability, business models, and all that. On some past projects, I think these distracted me and made it hard to be honest about what I wanted, and what other people wanted (or more accurately, didn't want - lol).
Thanks again for taking the time to share with the community and congrats! This is great stuff!
I read @buster's story of 750 words very soon after it was published. And that inspired me to start thinking about a similar idea I could pursue by building a system myself since I have been a Ruby on Rails Developer for long. The best I could come up was to build a knock off of 750 words - 650 words maybe - and gave up on that as neither inspiring nor likely to work. For now I am focused on writing my memoir of living with Glioblastoma Multiforme since November 2016 and exploring ways to turn myself into a Indie Hacker.
Keep going! I also am passionate about writing tools and came up with a concept that enticed me enough to build it. It's still in its infancy but is pretty close to 750 words, just not about the amount - it's just about writing whatever you want privately with others.
If you're already making 20k/month, isn't it already a pretty good lifestyle business?
It is! And it is certainly enough to support a family of 4 almost anywhere in the world other than the Bay Area. We’re considering a move somewhere cheaper as another option to trying to make more money with this project.
Wow it must be really expensive in Bay Area. I was just reading this thinking how in the hell is 20k a month not enough! I barely spend that on living in a year.
Ugh. Yeah. Sometimes I wonder how I ended up here. In my 20s I was able to live off off of $1k/month without much problem. Suffice to say, this is why a lot of people are leaving the bay area...
I mean, with a family of four, you have school, rent / mortgage, transportation, food, so 20k makes a bit more sense. It'd probably be pretty close almost anywhere else, right?
Hey Buster!
Thanks for all the thoughts and congrats on making something so many people love (myself included)!
I actually have all sorts of questions but I'll limit it to two:
Was there any surprising or unexpected you learned about your users or the way they use 750words?
If you had say... $500 million dollars and could only spend it on making 750words bigger and better, what would that version of 750words look like?
Oh, so many things. The fact that they kept using it month after month, year after year was a huge surprise. :) I've built many things and there seems to be a universal law that growth requires constant effort and improvement. The opposite happened here... and I suppose that's the best kind of surprise a product builder could hope for. I never expected to have to make a 2,000 days badge, or a 3,000 days badge.
On the neutral kind of surprise side of things... I was surprised how many schools and classrooms were using it, even though we didn't do anything to support that use case. When we do the big refactor in the future, supporting groups will be something we definitely consider.
On the bad kind of surprise front... hm... no, nothing really jumps out at me there. People who use the site are just super nice and pleasant to work with for the most part, and forgiving of our flaws. They're very communicative and thoughtful (there might be a link between private journaling and being a better online communicator). Lots of people internationally use it even if English isn't their first language, which is another use case we want to solve. Yeah, I can't think of any bad surprises really.
I'd probably give the money back. I'm pretty turned off by giant influxes of cash and the expectations/demands that come with that kind of thing. I think most of the things we want to do can be done with bootstrapping off of what we're already making, and that'll make sure we don't over-extend ourselves or make promises we can't keep.
If it was $500M with no strings attached... we'd probably use the first $1M to localize, make a mobile app, make it more customizable for groups and other writing goals, and maybe include writing prompts... and then we'd make the site free to use for everyone and ask them what they wanted next.
Really resonates with this. The north star thing—knowing what change you actually want to make—that's the whole game. Everything else is just noise.
Mild disagreement on the unoptimization angle though. I don't think you have to choose between optimization and staying authentic. The real trap is optimizing for the wrong person. Optimizing for what investors want versus what your actual users need? That's where you lose it. Sounds like Health Month taught you that lesson the hard way.
It was highly inspirational and educational for me as a beginning independent developer.
very, very inspirational and good stories i like it very much
ahhh feel motivated, this is real.. 10 years of consistent growth!
Thank you for sharing. This is refreshing
Thanks for sharing, very inspiring !
"what change do you want to make in yourself and in the world?" I feel like the real key in life is this. If you have something you’re genuinely passionate about and commit to it, the rest tends to fall into place… or at least that’s what I hope. :)
With the advances in AI that have taken place since you started this journey, perhaps you could create some functionality that turns all the journal entries into an autobiography.
How do you know if something is just another stick or if its the thing that should spend all the time on holding up. Ive spent a few years on a project and I'm not sure if I should keep going or move on.
nice one
This is geniunely inspirational and looking to do my own business soon. Thanks!
As someone who is just getting started in their journey of indie hacking, I found it really nice and motivating to read a story about someone else's success. I'm glad it worked out so well for you!
Thanks for sharing!
This is great.
have to save
Thank you for sharing this article; it has been incredibly beneficial to me. Your perspectives and insights are very unique and have helped me gain a deeper understanding of the topic. I truly appreciate your willingness to share this valuable knowledge with me.
Thanks for sharing! It would be better if there were more detailed contents about growth.
Thank you for this story
Ich denke immer, man kann schon beim Lesen erkennen, wer hinter einem Artikel steht, und es zeigt sich oft, was für ein Mensch das ist. Aus deinen Worten lässt sich wunderbar erkennen, dass hier viel Wissen und Erfahrung dahinterstecken. 😊 Ich persönlich bin immer sehr dankbar, wenn meine Beiträge kommentiert werden, und möchte dir deshalb sagen: Ich kann ganz viel aus deinem Artikel erkennen und wertschätzen.
Liebe Grüße,
Cornelia
that's really nice man. tq for sharing your story :)
Great read. Nice. Good Job
what a nice and amazing story and can you tell more in detail about the followers on twitter what is your strategy behind it
Thank you for this story :) I am wondering how did you get your initial followers on Twitter?
Thanks for sharing your wonderfull and inspiritional story. It's a worth reading to me. 🙂
Thanks for sharing.
Wow! Great story. I think that's the dream for most of us here. Very motivational.
Thank you for sharing, I am deeply inspired.
I have also created a lot of websites in recent years, but most of them have been closed. Advertising is my only profit model. Through your article, I found that I need to unremittingly explore the user value and needs of a certain website or product, which benefits me a lot.
I really liked what you said about not focusing on other things while working towards your North Star. Definitely worth the read and love how you tackled each obstacle and involved the community!
Love idea of keeping the user community engaged in decisions. Thanks for sharing your journey, and happy to see 750 words organically grow over the years!
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Great success story. I think that's the dream of most indie hackers. Financial independence thanks to a 'simple' but useful product.
This is amazing - journaling is one of my most productive/useful habits for keeping me accountable as well as happy in general. Great post
Motivational! Good job :)
This was an inspiring read. Enjoyed reading the journey and about the product.
As a young engineer I am extremely motivated 🔥.
Thanks for the insight ! Definitely sheds light into the power of networks that cater to inherent need that (some) people have; namely writing.
I used 750 Words in the early days and loved it. It's nice to see that the site is still going strong and is making money!
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Reading as much article possible to find out what's working for others.
I'm on my way to be an indie hacker, after reading your article, I figure out that except coding, the more important thing is your way of life, your interests, your attitude towards the world. I'm used to busy with work, did less in those. Thanks Buster, you teach me a lot!
wow! I know the book The Artist Way. It's a really important practice and I have been doing morning journaling for 10+ years and it helps set my energy for the day. Great idea to monetize it.
Hi Buster,
Thanks for sharing your article on here, I am really excited to see your journey.
Hopefully I can replicate some of your successes in my own startup.
I like the fact that you posted about some of the failures you had a long the way, and even the decision to shut down you health startup, favouring this 750 words way more because it simply worked.
Also your insight on intentional unoptimization, really makes a lot of sense, I normally fall into the trap of trying to make things so perfect that sometimes i don't turn it in, because it might not be good enough.
Thank you Buster for sharing this with us!
I persisted for a period of time with 750 words, but unfortunately gave up in the end. How much of your success comes from consistently writing 750 words every day?
good one
Thank you for sharing :)
awesome story, inspiring
For a while a few years ago, I was a paying member and was able to get some serious writing done but then life got in the way! I think I'll restart my subscription to your website, I loved the clean layout, the easy way to start saving the information, I think a lot of it was mostly journaling. But great site!
Very inspiring. This will motivate me. Thank you.
Great Read!!
very interesting
Very Valuable information! Much respect to you and I look forward to your journey!
Great Read!! and Invaluable lessons here.
Great
Thanks for sharing. It is important to note that it took years to be profitable, so I will keep trying, I know I will do it
I love the 'seen it all, done it all' vibe of your experience in tech.
p.s. also me obsessing over the UI of the product and how it could be so much better with a visual refresh.
cool
interesting
Great read!
very interesting
I needed to hear this! Thank you!!
Very insightful: build something valuable before you try to make a living off of it
Great to hear the story, very informative
Great story. The inspiration I needed today! Thank for sharing.
Indeed
i am just starting out on starting a business. this article helped me calm my nerves today, after 2 weeks of stressing out on how-to. thank you
"The biggest thing required to do this really well is to not try to do other things at the same time. " Thanks for sharing
"Intentionally Unoptimized" link broken
Great article, it's very educational and unique. Please keep us updated on any updates.
Such a beautiful story! Thanks for sharing
I like how longetivy of an idea is almost always tied to it's simplicity, perfect example here
I love when things work out. Thanks for sharing.
so inspiring story
Love this! Thanks for sharing.
awesome story, inspiring
I love this. Very inspiring, thanks for sharing. I really like the name too.
You have 569,746writers already joined you. Congrats.
Thanks for sharing. How did you come up with the name 750 Words?
wow, man, nice work!
Awesome interview! I loved the thought about simply building something that helps fix the problem you want. Monetize later!
Impressive! Good Luck !!
I. Love. This. Thank you so much for sharing. I'm a lurker at present, but I'm building something and holding it against the wall hoping to God we can get it to stick. You've given me the spark to put what we're doing out here... warts and all. Thank you!
Quite inspiring
Great story!
interesting, planning to start something on the side as well, it was a good read, especially the "unintentional optimization" part.
10 minutes ago I signed up for Indie Hackers for the first time... and I'm already enjoying it. Great article!
Love this! Thanks for the inspiration
very good congratulations friend, I am about to create something that can host video media, like an English learning course and that people may be paying a monthly fee, you can be created with this or would do with another tool!
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I feel like am late to make my comment on this great and inspiring article. But suffice to say, "Its better late than never".
For sometimes, i have been frustrated a lot by whats happening in my life. Then i everything boils within me. I tried writing it as a story in Medium. When i clicked publish, i was told, my story could not be published due to the fact that i haven't been using medium for a long time.
Its another frustration to someone who wants to release a bit of pressure.
750Words.
By the way, in my country $20K is a lot of money that i can't finish spending in a year, unless if i decide to use it to build a house or buy nice cars.
Its an interesting conversation! Thanks for sharing your experience & all those figures/insights @buster. Looking forward to keep learning from you
hey @buster I admire your story!
I would really like to speak further as I noticed that you mentioned you plan on setting up a kickstarter to get funded for 750words and I’d love to discuss this and see how I can join in as an investor/partner/advisor.
I'm very passionate about writing and reading and helping the world discover it's incredible powers!
I’ve contemplated in the past starting a community where people can support each other in reading and writing, so I strongly believe in your company and what you’re doing!
My email address is on my profile - https://www.indiehackers.com/ree4three
Speak soon!
I'll reach out when I start thinking about this stage of development. Thanks for expressing interest!
What's the rational behind funding using Kickstarter and not the website's own income? Seems a bit greedy to me, but I'm interested in learning if there is a non-greedy motive :)
Just the cost of living in the SF Bay Area and finding a way to not have to have another full-time job so I can focus on this. Is it greedy to want to stay in this area? Perhaps. We're considering other options too that might make this raising of money less of a requirement. I agree that it feels like it should be possible to do this with the revenue from the site alone. :/
I'd be fascinated to read a post about your lifestyle in the bay area. I'm sure there are a lot of reasons you might not want to do this, but it would certainly get a lot of attention (especially at places like HN)!
"The writing site was actually the better business. Who woulda thunk!?".
Yes I defnitly wouldna thunk that!.
Very interesting...
Good luck with your next adventure.
Thank you!
Really inspiring.
And thanks for sharing this.
Here i just got another good real
to take my journaling habit even more serious than ever.
Thank You Once Again.
Donfelix from Nigeria.
You're welcome! And thanks for the kind words. Good luck with your writing!
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