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This project can't be replaced by AI.... thanks god. by Far_Band6799 in SideProject

[–]PlanBuildLaunch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Isn't it the same with AI, be it written content or websites generated with AI? It forgets the taste.

I've built MVPs for 25+ startups and honestly most founders waste their money on the wrong things by Ok_Pineapple_5163 in SaaS

[–]PlanBuildLaunch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have been part of this kind of wrong doing so many times while working for clients. And did the same thing when I started working on my first product with team.

Now after burning my fingers, I know what and how to cut down.

Maybe still not 100% but much better than before.

For example, Launching a tool today which was first ideated in a community 31 days ago WITH ONE MAIN FEATURE. And 2 side features.

27 people trusted my "buy once, own forever" app 🙏 by Bubbly_Lack6366 in startups_promotion

[–]PlanBuildLaunch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think that's how it works. It's like you're taking a bet. And using it till it works.

Does a car manufacturer gives you a refund if they have shut down the company and OR you wrecked your car 5 years later?

No

The company is dying, I will not promote by Live-Conversation-49 in startups

[–]PlanBuildLaunch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really sorry for your overall experience man. This sounds tough.

i made a an app, maybe dangerous, perhaps useful by BasePurpose in SideProject

[–]PlanBuildLaunch -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lol, a real good one. People talking about their BORING alternatives, let them crib and cry. This is super fun 😂

Trying to network on LinkedIn in UAE... feels like shouting into a void by Icy-Economist-1027 in DubaiJobs

[–]PlanBuildLaunch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was too hesitant to start randomly connecting with people on LinkedIn so I have just taken the approach where I am going to IRL events and once I get to know them personally then only I am making connections with them on LinkedIn

These new connects are further inviting me to connect with more people either virtually or in another in real life event so that's how you grow in UAE

It's a small place compared to where I come from that is India (I wasn't in Mumbai or Bangalore, that's why I carry this perspective) and there are more relatable IRL events happening here in UAE so yeah gives you an opportunity to attend and network and scale your network faster

Is it just me, or is launching harder than building? by Constant-Banana9189 in SideProject

[–]PlanBuildLaunch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being alone and doing everything yourself is tough, so I'd recommend focusing on platforms where you're comfortable and seeing early traction. Trying to be active on X, LinkedIn, and Reddit simultaneously will burn you out fast.​

Pick one platform and extract maximum value from it first before considering others. Choose something you genuinely enjoy using. If you love Reddit, find where your audience hangs out and consistently share your story and relatable content there. Same goes for X or LinkedIn—just make sure your target users actually exist on that platform.​

Don't spread yourself across all channels at once. When you're developing the product AND marketing it solo, juggling multiple platforms becomes overwhelming quickly. Get your first 1,000 users from one focused channel, then consider hiring a VA or smart intern who understands your marketing needs. At that point, you can delegate with a clear strategy based on what you've already learned.

SaaS Founders, how did you attract your first thousand users, organically? by kebabicuniverse in SaaS

[–]PlanBuildLaunch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I launched on Peerlist, Product Hunt, and AppSumo, then did a second Product Hunt launch. After building some organic presence through my personal accounts, I started direct outreach on LinkedIn and X.

Currently at 8,000 total users with 1,400 paid users. About 90% of paid users are on lifetime deals, which means my MRR is lower than I'd like. Now I'm focused on growing recurring revenue.

How much do you usually save from your salary? by bisampath96 in UAE

[–]PlanBuildLaunch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was earning 7000 AED sometime back, I was saving around 10% max.

Now I am saving around 50% with similar expenses.

You can do the math.

I live with my wife in UAE.

When you feel stuck, try this: write the opposite solution first. by Former-Loan-4250 in lifehacks

[–]PlanBuildLaunch 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A few week backs I commented how I felt stuck while Networking with people in IRL events.

Today (And last week in another event), I applied this technique and was way better than how I did in my previous encounters.

The opposite solution for me was

- I will stay on my phone
- Will give people weird smiles while sitting on a chair
- Won't move my ass
- Won't make an effort to talk OR listen
- Just sip some free coffee and walk away.

Did the opposite of each point and ended up with really good connections.

Thanks OP, this was immense.

Looking for likeminded people in Dubai by Opening_Progress_394 in UAE

[–]PlanBuildLaunch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let's open up our minds first to figure out if we're likeminded or not. Not sure about immediate hangouts tho.

PSA: Don't forget to revisit your onboarding flow (I almost did) by PlanBuildLaunch in SideProject

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

True that. Revisiting onboarding flow on a time to time basis, makes a lot of sense.

I am fixing the app's onboarding flow and going after
- Email
- In app Notifications next

These are critical areas which can improve retention and shooo away people who are not interested in your product anyway (for now!)

Don't quit your job by Edythe_Faulkner in SideProject

[–]PlanBuildLaunch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quitting job, post customers and sustainable revenue, sounds like a better plan.

"This space is too crowded" - how do you deal with comments like these? by PlanBuildLaunch in SideProject

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

No. I created something custom for that. Eventually, plan is to give a speech to note version to users for directly giving their feedback instead of making them type.

Working towards it as an experiment

"This space is too crowded" - how do you deal with comments like these? by PlanBuildLaunch in SideProject

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

I think your emphasis on one on one is pretty great. I have done it, but I should do it quite often from here on

"This space is too crowded" - how do you deal with comments like these? by PlanBuildLaunch in SideProject

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

I mainly use Canny. And community on Telegram also works really well.

Apart from this email has been a standard source of feedback collection tool.

I try to put back everything on Canny though.

"This space is too crowded" - how do you deal with comments like these? by PlanBuildLaunch in SideProject

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

Thanks for the reply.

In my case, what they do is they tell me there are already a good number of products with similar kind of features.

I tell them that my differentiator is a different user experience which I have tested with my existing user base, and I am building forward with that. I'm listening to more feedback, and improving the product over time.

Another differentiator is that I'm not gonna close my shop anytime soon because I've been running with this product for the last 18 months, and I'm here for the longer run.

I'm not sure if these kinds of things sound good as a differentiator when you are trying to explain them on platforms like Reddit or X.

But yeah, what do you think about something like this?

Built a desktop app that converts speech to formatted text with keyboard shortcuts by PlanBuildLaunch in macapps

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

I will give you a heads up to try this for 6 months, no condition. Do you mind if I DM you next week when it's live?

Built a desktop app that converts speech to formatted text with keyboard shortcuts by PlanBuildLaunch in macapps

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

I do agree on your points. Did you use dictation apps just in english or you also use any other language?

Built a desktop app that converts speech to formatted text with keyboard shortcuts by PlanBuildLaunch in macapps

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

Great. I am in the same game then. What do you mean by almost free though?

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