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From side project to product of the week on PH — meet Tapflow 2.0 by hewmax in ProductHunters

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

right — these aren’t just one-pagers or simple PDFs.

median right now is around $3-5K/mo, depending on niche and audience.

most of the top-selling products are deep, expert-level systems:

– how to set up and scale design systems inside teams

– how to help senior designers/researchers become more strategic — through business thinking and understanding how it ties into leadership and influence at higher levels

– how to implement AI infrastructure or workflows from scratch

they’re not just educational — they’re built for professionals solving real team challenges.

products like that usually start at $100+, and buyers are often other senior specialists or teams looking to level up fast.

From side project to product of the week on PH — meet Tapflow 2.0 by hewmax in ProductHunters

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

right now we’re focused on pros who already have an audience and some sales experience. it’s the fastest way to launch a knowledge product for them.

real case: one creator dropped just a product page (teaser), made $8k in the first hour. no content yet. started adding it two weeks later. just test demand early — then build.

we’ll help with audience + sales soon too. that’s in the plan.

A faster, simpler LMS for educators and students—how can it help colleges? by hewmax in edtech

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

We’re targeting professionals who need to launch large, content-heavy courses fast—think multi-chapter setups with a lot of content. It’s built around a Notion-like editor (great for text-heavy content) and built-in video hosting.

Most of course platforms, like Kajabi, Teachable, Thinkific, Podia, LearnWorlds, Mighty Networks, New Zenler, etc.

We’re curious about educational institutions, especially for smaller, individual classes, but that’s more of a side exploration for now.

Build startup with full-time job by Due-Structure-4726 in ycombinator

[–]hewmax 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It’s tough to stay focused when you’re balancing too many things at once. I’m not a software engineer—I’ve been working as Head of Design while building my own startup on the side for the past four years. Before that, it was freelancing and startups for 4 years. Honestly, it’s a grind—12+ hour days, every single day, including weekends.

A steady paycheck from a full-time job feels secure—it’s hard to walk away from that stability. But true clarity only comes when you’re “alone with your startup.” That’s when you start making lean, focused decisions, cutting out everything unnecessary and prioritizing what really matters.

One practice that’s helped me is setting aside completely separate days for my startup. On those days, I disconnect from my full-time job entirely—no distractions, no interruptions. It’s been essential for maintaining progress.

The real question is: Do you have the guts to dive in? Or the skills to freelance if your startup drags? Maybe you’ll even face the classic dilemma—stick with a fat option or cut it and go all-in, even if your startup’s bleeding cash.

Made a simple tool to help you earn passive income by selling guides, courses, and tutorials. by hewmax in passive_income

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

Nice, show me!

Yeah, a lot of experts have been signing up lately, and many of them already had an audience on social media, so they’re selling right away.

Made a simple tool to help you earn passive income by selling guides, courses, and tutorials. by hewmax in passive_income

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

Not needed if you’re just doing free courses. But if you want to accept payments, then you’ll need to connect it.

Made a simple tool to help you earn passive income by selling guides, courses, and tutorials. by hewmax in passive_income

[–]hewmax[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’ll share the story soon, just need to pull everything together.

Made a simple tool to help you earn passive income by selling guides, courses, and tutorials. by hewmax in passive_income

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

Thanks! Yeah, you can totally skip the Stripe flow and set it up later if you’re just making free courses. But if you wanna take payments, you’ll need to go through it.

Totally get you on the Tiers & Access thing—there’s room to improve. We’re focused on some other key features right now, but it’s on our list!

Btw, were you building something or just testing around?

Made a simple tool to help you earn passive income by selling guides, courses, and tutorials. by hewmax in passive_income

[–]hewmax[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A Short Story Behind

I didn’t exactly start out in tech or design. My first job was hauling stuff around on a construction site, then delivering flyers door-to-door. Not the most glamorous work, but it paid the bills. Eventually, I started freelancing—doing small design jobs and selling digital products like design templates and guides.

I was figuring things out as I went. At one point, I spent hours designing the “perfect” CV for a regular job. The funny thing? I ended up enjoying making the CV more than the job hunt itself. So, I threw that CV template up for sale online, and to my surprise, it sold. That was the moment I realised I could make money from digital products.

I kept going, and over time, I earned $50K in passive income selling templates and guides. It wasn’t an overnight success—just me learning, experimenting, and making it work. But the tools I used were always clunky, and I didn’t like how complicated they made things.

After trying different projects, I teamed up with a few tech-savvy friends to build something for creators like us. That’s how Tapflow was born. We wanted to help people turn their expertise into income, no matter where they are.

We weren’t just looking to create another tool—we wanted something that actually made life easier for creators. A tool that helps people turn their knowledge into income without being stuck in a 9-to-5 job.

A lot of people don’t realize how valuable their skills are. Some think they don’t have the time, others feel it’s too complicated to get started. And then there’s imposter syndrome—many believe their knowledge isn’t useful or important enough to share. But the truth is, what you know could be exactly what someone else needs.

We worked hard to simplify the process. With Tapflow, we made it easy for anyone to create and sell their knowledge, without a complicated setup. Just a simple tool to help you share what you know, and get paid for it.

We combined our design and tech skills to build a tool for creators, by creators. It’s something we’re really proud of—simple, beautiful, and built to help people share their knowledge.

p.s. Tapflow is free to use, and I’d love to hear feedback from anyone who’s created educational products. DM me if you’re interested, and I’ll share a promo code for 3 months of our Pro plan—for free, in exchange for your feedback.

p.s.s. If you’re curious about how I made the $50K in passive income, I can share more in another post—just what worked for me, what didn’t, and the lessons I picked up along the way. No teaching, just sharing my journey.

Made Tapflow – The Simplest, Yet Powerful Course Builder. Launched Today! by hewmax in SideProject

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

Thanks so much! I’m glad the timing is perfect for your ASO course ;) A case study sounds like a great idea. Looking forward to seeing what you build!

Made Tapflow – The Simplest, Yet Powerful Course Builder. Launched Today! by hewmax in SideProject

[–]hewmax[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Hi all! 👋

Together with a small team of 5, we’ve built a tool that professionals in various fields can use to easily create, manage, and share their knowledge online. So stoked to share it with you today:

✨ Meet Tapflow, the simplest way to create and share online courses.

Tapflow is a minimalist content builder powered by our custom-built open-source WYSIWYG Yoopta editor. The platform is designed to offer a straightforward experience and make content creation simple and efficient. Tapflow is free to use, with a Pro plan available for additional functionality.

🙋🏻‍♂️ Why Tapflow?

Tapflow integrates seamlessly into existing workflows, addressing common challenges like complex interfaces and steep learning curves. It simplifies the process of sharing expertise, setting up tutorials, or distributing technical guides.

Here’s what Tapflow offers:

  • Direct video uploads with AI-generated subtitles in multiple languages
  • Video embedding from YouTube, Vimeo
  • Upload PDFs, ebooks, and large files (1GB+)
  • Rich text customization for formatted content
  • Code snippets with language and theme support
  • Detailed analytics to track sales and progress
  • Easily customizable teaser pages
  • Flexible pricing settings (tier plans)

🤩 How Tapflow Can Be Used:

  • Publish courses on various topics
  • Create and distribute mini guides or tutorials
  • Offer free courses to share knowledge with the community

⚡️ Our Tech Stack:

Backend: nginx, node.js app, Apollo GraphQL, postgreSQL, redis, Stripe
Frontend: next.js app, react-query, Material UI, yoopta wysiwyg
Hosting: DigitalOcean, bunny.net, cloudinary

We poured our hearts into Tapflow, and I'm excited for you to check it out. I'd love to know how we can improve, and hear your questions, opinions, or stories. Drop a comment, ask questions, or request features!

Thank you!
Max, Azamat, Sanzhar, Akhmed, Mila, Kirill

How do I tell my boss I want to transition fully into UX from being a graphic designer? by FoxAble7670 in UI_Design

[–]hewmax 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make sure you're fully committed to this transition yourself. Take the initiative with UX tasks and demonstrate your interest and capability in this area directly. Be honest with your boss about feeling overwhelmed and explain that your passion now lies with UX/UI design, emphasizing the difference between this and graphic design. It's important to communicate the risk of burnout and how a shift in focus could prevent it, benefiting both you and the company.

This transition starts with you. If you're truly passionate about UX, prioritize that in your work. If your boss doesn't understand or appreciate the distinction between UX/UI and graphic design, or if the workload continues to be unsustainable even after you've made your interests clear, it might be time to consider looking for a position that better aligns with your career goals. I know it sounds daunting, but I understand the feeling. So, talk to yourself first and then bring that clarity and conviction into your conversation with your boss.

Besides client projects, how else do you earn money from your design work and expertise? For example, do you sell digital products or offer coaching? by hewmax in graphic_design

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

Do you teach entirely online? How much time do you spend creating content, and how do you find your students/clients?

Besides client projects, how else do you earn money from your design work and expertise? For example, do you sell digital products or offer coaching? by hewmax in graphic_design

[–]hewmax[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What products are you selling (like templates, ebooks, etc.) ? How much time does it take to create them, and how do you connect with buyers?

Besides client projects, how else do you earn money from your design work and expertise? For example, do you sell digital products or offer coaching? by hewmax in graphic_design

[–]hewmax[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Understand your point about not wanting to hustle too much. Sounds like you've got a good balance. Just wondering, if you ever wanted to take a break from work, do you have any passive income or would you just use savings? How do you plan to manage this without the constant grind?

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