How I Got My First Paying Customer in 2 Weeks (And What I'm Doing Next)
I just hit my first paying customer.
Not to flex — I'm sharing this because I think the journey is more useful than the $19.
The Problem I Solved:
Every time I tried to build something new, I'd waste 3 days deciding on the tech stack. Next.js or SvelteKit? Supabase or Firebase? Should I add auth right away?
By day 3, I'd lose motivation.
So I built Plannomial: describe your idea → get a weekend MVP scope + opinionated tech stack + step-by-step to-do list in 60 seconds.
Week 1-2: Launch
Shipped the MVP in 2 weeks. Posted on Twitter. Got some attention.
A guy named Maks saw it, tried it, and paid $19 for Pro.
Not because it was perfect. But because it solved his problem.
Week 2-3: Real Feedback
Instead of adding 10 new features, I asked Maks: "What's the one thing missing?"
His answer: "I don't understand how to actually implement the tech stack you suggested."
So I built Plue — an AI that explains stacks, helps customize your MVP, and guides implementation.
Took 2 days. Already getting better feedback.
The Lesson:
Most indie hackers chase the ambitious vision. I chased the simple version that actually solves the immediate problem.
It's working.
Current Numbers:
1 paying customer ($19/month)
~5 total signups
Just hit 15 Twitter followers (lol)
Still in school (pacing myself)
What's Next:
Distribution. I have a solid product. Now I need more people to know about it.
Goal: 10 paying customers by end of May.
If you're building something and feel stuck on scope/tech stack, try it: plannomial.netlify.app
What would make you actually try a tool like this?
That first customer always hits different — proves the problem is real.
What stood out though: you mentioned distribution next, but a lot of early products don’t struggle with reach as much as clarity.
If someone lands on it cold, how instantly they “get it” tends to decide whether they try it or bounce.
Curious — have you had people misunderstand what it does, or has it been pretty clear so far?
People found it tough to understand so many times. Specially, when the header was something like "Kill Scope Anxiety". I understood that most people don't even understand the term, it's too vague. So, I Changed that header to a simple yet understandable one and now it is much better.