Hey there, fellow Indiehackers ๐ฅ
I wanted to share an inspiring story that recently caught my attention. If you've been active on Twitter, you might have come across Simon Hoiberg, the brilliant mind behind Feedhive. He managed to rake in an astounding $75,000 in pre-revenue from just 650 early users for his innovative SaaS product, LinkDrip.๐
But that's not all โ there's another success story that can't go unnoticed. Lilian, a determined entrepreneur, achieved over $3000 before even launching his second product, Typeframes. Both Simon and Lilian started from scratch, with Simon boasting 137k followers and Lilian amassing 11k followers on Twitter. ๐
Now, I know what you're thinking โ can you achieve similar results? Well, let's be honest, your current follower count might be a bit shy of the 100 mark like me. But here's the thing: Simon and Lilian didn't start out with those impressive follower counts either. They both put in relentless effort, building communities, engaging with customers, and yes, even tweeting a ton (Simon has over 28k tweets, while Lilian has tweeted 11k times). Their journey wasn't a walk in the park; they faced their fair share of challenges. Simon's journey included creating FeedHive (social media scheduling tool), which took several years to reach an impressive $10,000/m income, nurturing a thriving community, and establishing himself as a content creator. Meanwhile, Lilian's first venture, Sidebird(UI client for Twitter), took years to grow from $500 monthly.
So, what's the key takeaway here? Consistency on Twitter pays off. ๐ฆ It's not about instant success or generating pre-sales right away. It's about engaging with your community, building a loyal following, and paving the way for pre-validation.
Sure, you might not hit $75,000 in pre-revenue right off the bat, but you can definitely generate pre-signups during your pre-validation phase. And who knows, with dedication and engagement, your pre-launch might just surpass the $100k mark! ๐ช
The strategy I used to validate my first product nicheprowler.com .
Imagine this:
You're on Twitter, scrolling through your feed, and you notice a tweet from a well-known influencer or someone in your niche. They have thousands of followers, and their tweet is generating a lot of engagement. This is your chance! Craft a thoughtful and relevant comment on their tweet, adding value to the conversation. Make sure your comment stands out and sparks curiosity. People who engage with that influencer's tweet will likely see your comment too, and if it piques their interest, they might check out your profile.
By being strategic and engaging with others' content, you can tap into larger audiences and direct them to your own profile, where you can showcase your product and generate interest.