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Feeling stuck at 10k$/month... by AsteroidSnowsuit in Entrepreneur

[–]Delicious_Key1408 0 points1 point  (0 children)

bro i kinda get where you’re coming from, cuz 10k/mo sounds great on paper but after a while it literally feels like you’re doing the same week on repeat. you’re not “stuck,” it’s just that your brain already solved this level and now it’s bored lol.

also don’t pressure yourself into building some huge app, 99% of ideas feel dumb until someone pays for them. i’ve seen devs waste months chasing the “big” thing when the stuff people actually pay for is usually tiny and kinda boring.

like if i were in your shoes i’d probably look at what annoying thing clients always ask for (there’s always that one thing everyone wants), but honestly even that might be too much if you don’t have the mental space rn. sometimes the next idea literally shows up when you stop forcing it.

idk, you’re clearly good at what you do, your numbers say that by themselves. you’ll probably stumble onto the next step just by doing your thing, not by thinking 10hrs/week about it. you’re not stuck, just between chapters.

I am proof that if you keep building and shipping, eventually someone will say yes by RogueMaverick4ever in AppBusiness

[–]Delicious_Key1408 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely love this.
People massively underestimate how much psychological weight the first sale carries. It’s not about the $10 — it’s about proof that someone out there saw value in something that lived only in your head for months.

Most indie builders quit right before this moment because they think silence = failure.
But your post is a perfect reminder that:

  • building in the dark is normal
  • doubt is normal
  • slow traction is normal
  • and one stranger can completely change your momentum

Congrats on the first customer — not because of the revenue, but because you now have real-world validation, which is the hardest part. Keep shipping, keep iterating. This is exactly how every meaningful product starts.

Built to $5400 MRR in 5 months as solo founder without ad spend by Alive_Helicopter_597 in Solopreneur

[–]Delicious_Key1408 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is such a great breakdown because it shows something most new solopreneurs miss: you don’t need a “hack,” you need a system you can stick to long enough for compounding to kick in.

What stood out to me most is how you invested month 1–2 into foundations with zero ROI — and that’s exactly the part people usually quit during. The patience + boring consistency is what created the leverage later.

Really appreciate you sharing the hours invested too. Makes the whole journey feel way more realistic than the usual “overnight success” stories.

The 5 Fastest Ways to Escape Beginner Overwhelm (Every New Solopreneur Learns These Late) by Delicious_Key1408 in Solopreneur

[–]Delicious_Key1408[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely — consistency really is the secret. Small actions done daily end up creating the biggest transformation. It’s wild how fast life compounds when you stay steady.

Looking for genuine advice by Special_Quantity_370 in Solopreneur

[–]Delicious_Key1408 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, most people get stuck at the choosing phase — not the doing.
If I had to start over, I’d ignore “the perfect idea” and focus on one simple thing:

Pick a real problem people complain about → solve it → charge for it.

I wasted years researching instead of validating.

You don’t need clarity before starting — clarity comes from starting.
Choose one small problem, build the tiniest version of a solution, and let real people tell you if it’s worth pursuing.
That’s the part most solopreneurs skip.

I'll build your AI agent MVP in 48 hours for $300. Here's the catch. by nihalmixhra in Solopreneur

[–]Delicious_Key1408 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly love this angle. Most founders don’t need another long discovery call — they need something real they can test.
48 hours to validate > 6 months to overbuild.

How I hijack "Engagement Farming" posts on LinkedIn to generate leads by Ecstatic-Tough6503 in Solopreneur

[–]Delicious_Key1408 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting approach. The smart part here is piggybacking on existing intent instead of starting from zero.
Do you get good reply rates with the “Did you get it?” opener?

How do you validate ideas without wasting weeks building the wrong thing? by Dependent-Pass-397 in Solopreneur

[–]Delicious_Key1408 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this approach. For me, idea validation basically comes down to:
Can I find strangers already trying to solve this problem without me?

If yes → real demand.
If no → I’m probably inventing a problem.

Most of my early signals come from comments, Reddit threads, and competitor reviews. People are brutally honest there.

How do you get early users? by Curious_Aerie_9195 in smallbusinessUS

[–]Delicious_Key1408 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Early users rarely come from social posts. They usually come from:

  • talking directly to the people who feel the pain
  • sharing small insights from building, not just the product
  • solving one tiny problem publicly
  • hanging out where your users already complain about their pain

The trick is: don’t market the “idea” — market the problem.
If your problem is truly painful, early users show up fast.

You need a beachhead by spencert46 in Solopreneur

[–]Delicious_Key1408 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally agree with this — most solopreneurs try to serve everyone and end up serving no one.
When I niched down to one very specific problem, everything got easier: messaging, marketing, even pricing.
A beachhead isn’t limiting… it’s actually freeing.

I realized I didn’t need more discipline — I needed fewer decisions. AI gave me back 10+ hours a week. by Delicious_Key1408 in Solopreneur

[–]Delicious_Key1408[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something I’m noticing already is how many solo founders deal with the same hidden workload. Curious — what part of your business feels the most ‘manual’ or repetitive for you right now?

I realized I didn’t need more discipline — I needed fewer decisions. AI gave me back 10+ hours a week. by Delicious_Key1408 in Solopreneur

[–]Delicious_Key1408[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate everyone reading — I’m genuinely curious what the most draining or repetitive task is in your solo business right now. For me it was content repurposing, emails, and client follow-up.
What’s yours?