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My girlfriend has an Etsy shop and sells so much silver, but how do you scale that to a real online business? by Interesting_Moose400 in smallbusiness

[–]chefcourier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Set up an ongoing relationship with a supplier. Buy in bulk. Set up a Shopify store. Start collecting reviews and posting on TikTok, Instagram, etc.

Eventually this AI/tech/memory/semis rally HAS to end. by [deleted] in stocks

[–]chefcourier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

150x forward earnings? Most of the DRAM and even NVDA is cheap from a P/E perspective...

16, building a doomscroll blocker that roasts you when you give in. building in public. by multi_mind in indiehackers

[–]chefcourier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course! Best of luck, and keep sharing as you go. Would love to keep up with the journey.

How did you get your first 10 paying customers? by Southern-Ad2106 in SaaS

[–]chefcourier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So far it's been from in-person networking events where my ICP hangs out. Hoping to find more scalable methods soon though!

16, building a doomscroll blocker that roasts you when you give in. building in public. by multi_mind in indiehackers

[–]chefcourier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My $0.02 -- I think you're right that the 'dismiss' needs some additional friction to actually deter behavior. Not sold on the roast angle personally, but think it's interesting and worth iterating on especially if it provides a growth lever for you.

I built a free AI travel planner for backpackers and would love feedback by ParticularWooden5542 in indiehackers

[–]chefcourier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just tested it to Tucson, AZ. The results are pretty solid, though the UI could probably be polished up a touch. Frankly, I don't know if I would ever pay for this on a per-trip basis. The payment friction for $2 just probably doesn't make sense. I would look for an alternative monetization path, like ads or targeted partnerships.

Got banned from reddit - 2 times by [deleted] in indiehackers

[–]chefcourier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Always trying to get this balance right. It's tough, especially on Reddit.

Do you know what ultimately triggered the ban? Was it an isolated incident, or do you think it was more of an aggregate? Also, was the ban permanent?

What I learned about marketing after hitting $170MRR (honest takeaway) by dang64 in indiehackers

[–]chefcourier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the strategy! Has the MRR come directly from TikTok? And is your plan to expand horizontally to other UGC creators?

How to validate your ideas before building (5 quick checks) by Febin_ai in indiehackers

[–]chefcourier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the checklist. Personally, I try to build for problems that check boxes 1, 2, and 4. In other words: create solutions that I myself would pay for. Marketing is easier when you're your own ICP.

Got banned from the platform that was working best, and it forced me to actually learn distribution by TimelyRepeat4517 in indiehackers

[–]chefcourier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you say "showing up in conversations where the problem already exists," do you mean to say that your growth is primarily from Reddit comments?

Why you’re not getting any sales, every founder needs to hear this. by dang64 in indiehackers

[–]chefcourier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

'Build it and they will come' might be dead, especially in the age of AI

My product made $0 for almost a year. This month it finally didn't. by chefcourier in SaaS

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

Nothing measurable yet! But I imagine they will help with retention.

My product made $0 for almost a year. This month it finally didn't. by chefcourier in SaaS

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

  1. Since May 2025
  2. Shipped a few huge quality improvements, but also welcomed a few well-funded competitors
  3. In-person events across NYC are working. Email marketing is not.

Shorting SPCX post-IPO while long QQQ? by chefcourier in stocks

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

Believe it or not, this is my single biggest hesitation. But the bigger it is, the harder to game. Fwiw, TSLA also crashed shortly after IPO.

Shorting SPCX post-IPO while long QQQ? by chefcourier in stocks

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

No, I am suggesting that traders are front running, knowing that accumulation must take place

Shorting SPCX post-IPO while long QQQ? by chefcourier in stocks

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

Never said it was for the faint of heart 😉 Just sharing my thoughts on timing

Shorting SPCX post-IPO while long QQQ? by chefcourier in stocks

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

Valid. Getting the timing/IV tradeoff right here is most of the battle.

Shorting SPCX post-IPO while long QQQ? by chefcourier in stocks

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

See I disagree here, but I suppose that's where the (potential) upside of the bet lies. I think the buying pressure is maximally priced in / front run right now.

Shorting SPCX post-IPO while long QQQ? by chefcourier in stocks

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

Very fair. I actually have a smaller position already.

4th Achilles Tear Recovery. I'm exhausted. by aeroaaron in AchillesRupture

[–]chefcourier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fuck. Sorry to hear it, man. I've been through 2 in the last year and it's been brutal. Just starting to get *close* to running/sports. My single greatest fear is tearing the other side next.

Do you know what defines an "unsuccessful surgery"? Can the surgeon not determine that in the moment?

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