Quit my job to build this full-time – terrifying but exciting

Hey everyone 👋

A month ago, I quit my job to fully commit to building my AI startup: GetAIcraft.com — an AI-powered visual content platform for product sellers.

Sounds cool, right? But here’s the reality:

• ✅ I built and launched the MVP in ~3 weeks

• 📈 Got 250+ visitors in the first month

• ❌ 0 sales so far

• 😅 My runway = 4 months of savings

What does the product do?

🪄 It uses AI to help Shopify & Etsy sellers upgrade their product visuals:

• Remove & change backgrounds in 1 click

• Generate product showcase videos from still images

• Even change dress styles with AI (great for mockups and fashion shops)

It’s designed for busy solopreneurs who don’t have time (or budget) for studio shoots and video editors.

So… why no sales?

I think I fell into the “builder’s trap”:
I focused too much on the product and too little on distribution.

No email list, no partnerships, no community seeding.
Just shipped and hoped.

But now I’m shifting gears:

🚀 Starting a content plan
🤝 Talking directly to early users (DMs, Reddit, forums)
📹 Launching mini demo videos on Twitter & TikTok
💬 Collecting brutally honest feedback

Why this is still exciting:

Because I’m learning faster than ever.
Because I’ve never felt this focused.
Because I truly believe in helping indie sellers shine with better visuals.

And honestly… I’d rather fail building something I believe in than succeed building someone else’s dream.

If you’ve built or launched something solo — I’d love to hear what worked for you in the early days.

Also: if you sell on Etsy/Shopify or know someone who does — I’d love to give you free credits to try the tool.

Let’s connect 💬
And thanks for reading ❤️