No More Mondays Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/no-more-mondays No More Mondays peels back the curtain to see what it takes to build an indie business. Following the journey of indie hackers Dan Rowden and James McKinven as they navigate building a micro-SaaS studio and a podcast respectively. Copyright © 2022 a7569391-233e-5ace-8854-d09f54e871fa no No More Mondays Trailer en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:34:23 +0100 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:39:11 +0000 https://nomoremondays.fm https://img.transistor.fm/iDD7ngxXAhQs9Ewh1lTZnD8eQh6azk2kAODj7QpW2zo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI3OTIxLzE2NDM0/ODk4NDUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg No More Mondays https://nomoremondays.fm episodic Dan Rowden and James McKinven No More Mondays peels back the curtain to see what it takes to build an indie business. Following the journey of indie hackers Dan Rowden and James McKinven as they navigate building a micro-SaaS studio and a podcast respectively. No More Mondays peels back the curtain to see what it takes to build an indie business. James McKinven No No 19: When you run out of motivation 19 19 19: When you run out of motivation full a2d5c0fc-d11d-47c9-8217-8f88bb1506d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f92a0fd This week Dan moves closer to finishing his Twitter course and gets geared up for a big Product Hunt launch while I battle with another tough week of low motivation and no money.

What we covered in this episode:

  • Is ilo a bad name?
  • How do you title podcast episodes?
  • Sponsor - Paddle
  • Dan moves towards launching his course
  • Should he do a PH launch for the course?
  • Dan get’s prepped for launching ilo Thread Analytics
  • Dan builds a little utility product, AdapterPay
  • Should more indie hackers build small products?
  • Building to solve your own problem
  • James had a pretty rubbish week
  • How to deal with picking yourself up after a tough week
  • How to get more clients, quickly
  • Tweets

Links:


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Today's sponsor - Paddle

In this market it’s harder to grow. And when you do, there are more operational distractions slowing your momentum. Like building and maintaining a global payments and billing system. Or reconciling revenue data.

Paddle and ProfitWell are coming together to take the load off your finance and engineering teams.

We make subscription billing, payments, tax, and growth products that “do it for you.” In turn, you focus on what really matters - your team, customers, and products.

Find out more at Paddle.com


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> This week Dan moves closer to finishing his Twitter course and gets geared up for a big Product Hunt launch while I battle with another tough week of low motivation and no money.

What we covered in this episode:

  • Is ilo a bad name?
  • How do you title podcast episodes?
  • Sponsor - Paddle
  • Dan moves towards launching his course
  • Should he do a PH launch for the course?
  • Dan get’s prepped for launching ilo Thread Analytics
  • Dan builds a little utility product, AdapterPay
  • Should more indie hackers build small products?
  • Building to solve your own problem
  • James had a pretty rubbish week
  • How to deal with picking yourself up after a tough week
  • How to get more clients, quickly
  • Tweets

Links:


Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
→ Sponsor the show

Today's sponsor - Paddle

In this market it’s harder to grow. And when you do, there are more operational distractions slowing your momentum. Like building and maintaining a global payments and billing system. Or reconciling revenue data.

Paddle and ProfitWell are coming together to take the load off your finance and engineering teams.

We make subscription billing, payments, tax, and growth products that “do it for you.” In turn, you focus on what really matters - your team, customers, and products.

Find out more at Paddle.com


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2022 06:27:09 +0100 Dan Rowden and James McKinven Dan Rowden and James McKinven 1295 What do you do when you feel unmotivated and defeated? Kind of tough as a solo maker. James has this problem so we brainstorm on a solution. What do you do when you feel unmotivated and defeated? Kind of tough as a solo maker. James has this problem so we brainstorm on a solution. No 18: Is ilo a bad name? 18 18 18: Is ilo a bad name? full 464eea5c-4186-4473-8d0f-2138180ed103 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3244602 This week Dan finally launches his marketing site and gets the itch to start another new product, while I have a bit of a battle to find clients and someone said my website was rubbish.

What we covered in this episode:

Links:


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→ Sponsor the show

Today's sponsor - Paddle

In this market it’s harder to grow. And when you do, there are more operational distractions slowing your momentum. Like building and maintaining a global payments and billing system. Or reconciling revenue data.

Paddle and ProfitWell are coming together to take the load off your finance and engineering teams.

We make subscription billing, payments, tax, and growth products that “do it for you.” In turn, you focus on what really matters - your team, customers, and products.

Find out more at Paddle.com


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> This week Dan finally launches his marketing site and gets the itch to start another new product, while I have a bit of a battle to find clients and someone said my website was rubbish.

What we covered in this episode:

Links:


Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
→ Sponsor the show

Today's sponsor - Paddle

In this market it’s harder to grow. And when you do, there are more operational distractions slowing your momentum. Like building and maintaining a global payments and billing system. Or reconciling revenue data.

Paddle and ProfitWell are coming together to take the load off your finance and engineering teams.

We make subscription billing, payments, tax, and growth products that “do it for you.” In turn, you focus on what really matters - your team, customers, and products.

Find out more at Paddle.com


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Tue, 07 Jun 2022 23:51:35 +0100 Dan Rowden and James McKinven Dan Rowden and James McKinven 1173 There comes a point when you want to change the name of your product, that time is now for Dan. He's been a very busy bee other than this crisis. James has a similar crisis where he has no money. There comes a point when you want to change the name of your product, that time is now for Dan. He's been a very busy bee other than this crisis. James has a similar crisis where he has no money. No 17: Mental health and going viral 17 17 17: Mental health and going viral full 09956487-14c3-43e1-9524-cb7b8a61b55e https://share.transistor.fm/s/786afacd This week Dan goes hard on the marketing site for ilo and is busy with the new Ghost v5 launch, while I go viral taking down a certain microphone but had a tough mental health week.

What we covered this week:

  • ilo marketing site, paid trials
  • Dan goes Climate Positive
  • Ghost v5 launch
  • Dan thinks about Cove again
  • Skipped Indie Bites - bad week
  • dontbuyayeti.com goes viral
    • Viral tweet
  • Went to The Podcast Show in London

Links:


Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
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→ Sponsor the show

Today's sponsor - Paddle

In this market it’s harder to grow. And when you do, there are more operational distractions slowing your momentum. Like building and maintaining a global payments and billing system. Or reconciling revenue data.

Paddle and ProfitWell are coming together to take the load off your finance and engineering teams.

We make subscription billing, payments, tax, and growth products that “do it for you.” In turn, you focus on what really matters - your team, customers, and products.

Find out more at Paddle.com


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> This week Dan goes hard on the marketing site for ilo and is busy with the new Ghost v5 launch, while I go viral taking down a certain microphone but had a tough mental health week.

What we covered this week:

  • ilo marketing site, paid trials
  • Dan goes Climate Positive
  • Ghost v5 launch
  • Dan thinks about Cove again
  • Skipped Indie Bites - bad week
  • dontbuyayeti.com goes viral
    • Viral tweet
  • Went to The Podcast Show in London

Links:


Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
→ Sponsor the show

Today's sponsor - Paddle

In this market it’s harder to grow. And when you do, there are more operational distractions slowing your momentum. Like building and maintaining a global payments and billing system. Or reconciling revenue data.

Paddle and ProfitWell are coming together to take the load off your finance and engineering teams.

We make subscription billing, payments, tax, and growth products that “do it for you.” In turn, you focus on what really matters - your team, customers, and products.

Find out more at Paddle.com


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Mon, 30 May 2022 23:55:52 +0100 Dan Rowden and James McKinven Dan Rowden and James McKinven 1626 Is going viral worth it? Not really. Does it help your mental health? Absolutely not. James tackles all of that this week while Dan tweets a lot about work. Is going viral worth it? Not really. Does it help your mental health? Absolutely not. James tackles all of that this week while Dan tweets a lot about work. No 16: Products as marketing & James gets out of debt 16 16 16: Products as marketing & James gets out of debt full 18c58c51-268e-40c5-b176-155ee5230245 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1e32dda This week I sell my car to kickstart project get James out of debt, Dan launches a bunch of new marketing products for ilo and I practice my street hustling skills at a pub in London.

What we covered in this episode:

Links:


Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
→ Sponsor the show

Today's sponsor - Upvoty

As an indie hacker building your product, how often do you ask for user feedback? Because if you listen to the problems of your users, you can really understand their pain points and solve their problem, building a product they love.

Upvoty is a user feedback tool that makes it easy for you to listen to your users and prioritize what to build next.

Install Upvoty's feedback boards and you'll have all of your user feedback in one place. You can also close the feedback loop by setting up your Changelog and Product Roadmap, allowing your users to be actively involved in building new features and love your product even more.

Want to give it a go? Upvoty has a 14 day free trial and 10% off any plan with the code "No More Mondays".


→ Try Upvoty here


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> This week I sell my car to kickstart project get James out of debt, Dan launches a bunch of new marketing products for ilo and I practice my street hustling skills at a pub in London.

What we covered in this episode:

Links:


Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
→ Sponsor the show

Today's sponsor - Upvoty

As an indie hacker building your product, how often do you ask for user feedback? Because if you listen to the problems of your users, you can really understand their pain points and solve their problem, building a product they love.

Upvoty is a user feedback tool that makes it easy for you to listen to your users and prioritize what to build next.

Install Upvoty's feedback boards and you'll have all of your user feedback in one place. You can also close the feedback loop by setting up your Changelog and Product Roadmap, allowing your users to be actively involved in building new features and love your product even more.

Want to give it a go? Upvoty has a 14 day free trial and 10% off any plan with the code "No More Mondays".


→ Try Upvoty here


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Mon, 23 May 2022 23:34:48 +0100 Dan Rowden and James McKinven Dan Rowden and James McKinven 1458 Dan has been beavering away this week on some pretty killer products to help ilo grow, while I mess around making a diss-site for the Blue Yeti (I really dislike it immensely). Dan has been beavering away this week on some pretty killer products to help ilo grow, while I mess around making a diss-site for the Blue Yeti (I really dislike it immensely). No 15: Your questions answered (Q&A special) 15 15 15: Your questions answered (Q&A special) full f5a89960-f280-4733-881b-08366c2a58d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2256c37d This week, we’ve got a special episode for you as we answer your questions from Twitter. We answer life’s big questions like what we’d work on if money were no object, what the best things about this podcast are and what really is enough.

What we covered in this episode:

Links:

Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
→ Sponsor the show

Today's sponsor - Upvoty

As an indie hacker building your product, how often do you ask for user feedback? Because if you listen to the problems of your users, you can really understand their pain points and solve their problem, building a product they love.

Upvoty is a user feedback tool that makes it easy for you to listen to your users and prioritize what to build next.

Install Upvoty's feedback boards and you'll have all of your user feedback in one place. You can also close the feedback loop by setting up your Changelog and Product Roadmap, allowing your users to be actively involved in building new features and love your product even more.

Want to give it a go? Upvoty has a 14 day free trial and 10% off any plan with the code "No More Mondays".


→ Try Upvoty here


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> This week, we’ve got a special episode for you as we answer your questions from Twitter. We answer life’s big questions like what we’d work on if money were no object, what the best things about this podcast are and what really is enough.

What we covered in this episode:

Links:

Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
→ Sponsor the show

Today's sponsor - Upvoty

As an indie hacker building your product, how often do you ask for user feedback? Because if you listen to the problems of your users, you can really understand their pain points and solve their problem, building a product they love.

Upvoty is a user feedback tool that makes it easy for you to listen to your users and prioritize what to build next.

Install Upvoty's feedback boards and you'll have all of your user feedback in one place. You can also close the feedback loop by setting up your Changelog and Product Roadmap, allowing your users to be actively involved in building new features and love your product even more.

Want to give it a go? Upvoty has a 14 day free trial and 10% off any plan with the code "No More Mondays".


→ Try Upvoty here


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Tue, 17 May 2022 23:44:11 +0100 Dan Rowden and James McKinven Dan Rowden and James McKinven 1450 Today Dan and James answer some of your questions from Twitter. All of them were thought provoking and interesting, but others left us with more questions than we started with. So thanks for that. Today Dan and James answer some of your questions from Twitter. All of them were thought provoking and interesting, but others left us with more questions than we started with. So thanks for that. No 14: Multiple projects vs single focus, what is better? 14 14 14: Multiple projects vs single focus, what is better? full f14d6dc0-d8d2-4a4c-9de1-7c6b4f925e34 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d16045c9 This week, the multiple projects vs single focus debate comes up again, Dan and I discuss our TikTok challenge progress and we have a fancy new jingle at the end of the episode.

What we covered in this episode:

  • Updates on our TikTok challenge
  • After a few years, is $4k MRR any good?
  • Justin Jackson False positives article
  • Multiple projects vs single focus, which is best?
  • New Transistor theme out for out website
  • James releases 2 Indie Bites episodes
  • Our new jingle
  • Tweets

Links:


Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
→ Sponsor the show

Today's sponsor - ZipMessage

ZipMessage is a video messaging tool designed for asynchronous conversations.You send a link to a customer, a coworker, a new hire, or anyone else you want to exchange screen and/or camera messages with. You can reserve your personal url where others can message you, or integrate it into your website.

Use it for free forever or upgrade for the full async experience on ZipMessage. “No More Mondays” 10% off your first 3 months.


→ Try ZipMessage here


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> This week, the multiple projects vs single focus debate comes up again, Dan and I discuss our TikTok challenge progress and we have a fancy new jingle at the end of the episode.

What we covered in this episode:

  • Updates on our TikTok challenge
  • After a few years, is $4k MRR any good?
  • Justin Jackson False positives article
  • Multiple projects vs single focus, which is best?
  • New Transistor theme out for out website
  • James releases 2 Indie Bites episodes
  • Our new jingle
  • Tweets

Links:


Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
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Today's sponsor - ZipMessage

ZipMessage is a video messaging tool designed for asynchronous conversations.You send a link to a customer, a coworker, a new hire, or anyone else you want to exchange screen and/or camera messages with. You can reserve your personal url where others can message you, or integrate it into your website.

Use it for free forever or upgrade for the full async experience on ZipMessage. “No More Mondays” 10% off your first 3 months.


→ Try ZipMessage here


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Thu, 12 May 2022 20:02:14 +0100 Dan Rowden and James McKinven Dan Rowden and James McKinven 1515 Should you have sole focus on one project, or have a portfolio of small bets? Is there even a correct answer? We discuss on the pod. Should you have sole focus on one project, or have a portfolio of small bets? Is there even a correct answer? We discuss on the pod. No 13: $1k in course pre-sales and new download milestones 13 13 13: $1k in course pre-sales and new download milestones full 976acd1b-a27d-451a-a14e-73e880f7abb0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed98c13e This week we kick off our TikTok challenge, Dan made $1,200 launching his new course and my cat Alfie finally gets the recognition he deserves.

What we covered in this episode:

  • Our TikTok progress
  • Dan’s planning week
  • Working on a new theme, Orbit
  • Dan’s new Twitter course
  • A surprising Twitter stat
  • James’ viral tweets
  • James’ cat is more famous than him
  • Virality is scary
  • James’ sticks to his Indie Bites schedule
  • 8k downloads in one month
  • A easy peasy Lemon Squeezy chat
  • Should we get a jingle?
  • Tweets

Links:


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👉 Try it here.


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> This week we kick off our TikTok challenge, Dan made $1,200 launching his new course and my cat Alfie finally gets the recognition he deserves.

What we covered in this episode:

  • Our TikTok progress
  • Dan’s planning week
  • Working on a new theme, Orbit
  • Dan’s new Twitter course
  • A surprising Twitter stat
  • James’ viral tweets
  • James’ cat is more famous than him
  • Virality is scary
  • James’ sticks to his Indie Bites schedule
  • 8k downloads in one month
  • A easy peasy Lemon Squeezy chat
  • Should we get a jingle?
  • Tweets

Links:


Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
→ Sponsor the show

Sponsor - 4dayweek.io

As indie hackers we’re always trying to squeeze extra hours in our day to work on our side projects. What about if you had a whole extra day to work on your projects, while still getting a full-time salary?

4dayweek.io is the place to get a Software Job with a better work-life balance. All jobs have a 4 day work week contract and most are only 32 hours per week. Find the best remote tech jobs from companies with a great work-life balance at 4dayweek.io or hit the link in the show notes.


👉 Try it here.


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Wed, 04 May 2022 01:42:28 +0100 Dan Rowden and James McKinven Dan Rowden and James McKinven 1365 Is this thing on...? Dan and James try and figure out how TikTok works the first day of our challenge. We are too old for this (Dan especially). This and more content involving making money and having fun. Is this thing on...? Dan and James try and figure out how TikTok works the first day of our challenge. We are too old for this (Dan especially). This and more content involving making money and having fun. No 12: Our plans to become TikTok famous 12 12 12: Our plans to become TikTok famous full 814baa74-5818-4d81-9510-57590efae0eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/6bfcb923 This week James overhauls his entire website and doesn’t tell anyone, Dan gets featured in TechCrunch and we discuss our plan to become TikTok stars.

What we covered in this episode

Links:


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As indie hackers we’re always trying to squeeze extra hours in our day to work on our side projects. What about if you had a whole extra day to work on your projects, while still getting a full-time salary?

4dayweek.io is the place to get a Software Job with a better work-life balance. All jobs have a 4 day work week contract and most are only 32 hours per week. Find the best remote tech jobs from companies with a great work-life balance at 4dayweek.io or hit the link in the show notes.


👉 Try it here.


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing


]]> This week James overhauls his entire website and doesn’t tell anyone, Dan gets featured in TechCrunch and we discuss our plan to become TikTok stars.

What we covered in this episode

Links:


Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
→ Sponsor the show

Sponsor - 4dayweek.io

As indie hackers we’re always trying to squeeze extra hours in our day to work on our side projects. What about if you had a whole extra day to work on your projects, while still getting a full-time salary?

4dayweek.io is the place to get a Software Job with a better work-life balance. All jobs have a 4 day work week contract and most are only 32 hours per week. Find the best remote tech jobs from companies with a great work-life balance at 4dayweek.io or hit the link in the show notes.


👉 Try it here.


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing


]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2022 07:43:45 +0100 Dan Rowden and James McKinven Dan Rowden and James McKinven 1408 Today Dan and James devise a plan to take over TikTok in May. Will we succeed? Only time will tell. Today Dan and James devise a plan to take over TikTok in May. Will we succeed? Only time will tell. No 11: Growth, lifetime deals and saying no to clients 11 11 11: Growth, lifetime deals and saying no to clients full b8c82702-d32d-45ef-8a2b-cec2a0cb28b7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b99ef92 This week Dan finally comes to his senses on client work, we talk about how many eggs he gets through in a week and why we’ve both decided to make it big on TikTok. James hits some nice milestones, sticks to his deadlines and has a quandary about burning the midnight oil.

💬 Want to join in the conversation? Discuss this episode on Twitter
👉 Dan's egg boxes

What we covered in this episode

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All you need to do is set aside 5 minutes each day to write, snap a picture of your handwritten page, and Paper Website will turn it into your very own micro-site, complete with powerful website analytics, and newsletter capabilities so you can grow an audience of millions all from the comfort of your notebook.

Try Paper Website for free for 30 days, then use code "Monday20" at checkout, we are offering 20% off their ultimate package.


→ Try Paper Website here


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> This week Dan finally comes to his senses on client work, we talk about how many eggs he gets through in a week and why we’ve both decided to make it big on TikTok. James hits some nice milestones, sticks to his deadlines and has a quandary about burning the midnight oil.

💬 Want to join in the conversation? Discuss this episode on Twitter
👉 Dan's egg boxes

What we covered in this episode

Links:


Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
→ Sponsor the show

Today's sponsor - Paper Website

Do you want start writing more consistently? Or perhaps start documenting your indie hacker journey building in public? Then you should check out Paper Website. Paper Website's amazing AI let's you start a micro-blog directly from your journal, just using pen and paper.

All you need to do is set aside 5 minutes each day to write, snap a picture of your handwritten page, and Paper Website will turn it into your very own micro-site, complete with powerful website analytics, and newsletter capabilities so you can grow an audience of millions all from the comfort of your notebook.

Try Paper Website for free for 30 days, then use code "Monday20" at checkout, we are offering 20% off their ultimate package.


→ Try Paper Website here


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2022 15:49:25 +0100 Dan Rowden and James McKinven Dan Rowden and James McKinven 1714 Dan and I have an egg-cellent chat about dropping client work, deals that last a lifetime and hatch a plan to become TikTok famous. Dan and I have an egg-cellent chat about dropping client work, deals that last a lifetime and hatch a plan to become TikTok famous. No 10: Time off and building for fun 10 10 10: Time off and building for fun full a834ed80-255c-4ffc-9a6a-7549fded949c https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe6f85e2 Today Dan is back with a bang, rekindling his Cove side project with a splattering of new features, but that’s left him with some doubts about doing a Ghost agency. Meanwhile I take a very lazy day off and secure my biggest ever sponsor for Indie Bites.

What we covered in this episode

Links:


Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
→ Sponsor the show

Today's sponsor - ZipMessage

ZipMessage is a video messaging tool designed for asynchronous conversations.You send a link to a customer, a coworker, a new hire, or anyone else you want to exchange screen and/or camera messages with. You can reserve your personal url where others can message you, or integrate it into your website.

Use it for free forever or upgrade for the full async experience on ZipMessage. “No More Mondays” 10% off your first 3 months.


→ Try ZipMessage here


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Today Dan is back with a bang, rekindling his Cove side project with a splattering of new features, but that’s left him with some doubts about doing a Ghost agency. Meanwhile I take a very lazy day off and secure my biggest ever sponsor for Indie Bites.

What we covered in this episode

Links:


Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
→ Sponsor the show

Today's sponsor - ZipMessage

ZipMessage is a video messaging tool designed for asynchronous conversations.You send a link to a customer, a coworker, a new hire, or anyone else you want to exchange screen and/or camera messages with. You can reserve your personal url where others can message you, or integrate it into your website.

Use it for free forever or upgrade for the full async experience on ZipMessage. “No More Mondays” 10% off your first 3 months.


→ Try ZipMessage here


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2022 23:28:38 +0100 Dan Rowden and James McKinven Dan Rowden and James McKinven 1566 Dan is back with a bang firing out new features while James spends £8 on a coffee and loses many games of FIFA. Dan is back with a bang firing out new features while James spends £8 on a coffee and loses many games of FIFA. No 9: How to stay consistent w/ Arvid Kahl (The Bootstrapped Founder) 9 9 9: How to stay consistent w/ Arvid Kahl (The Bootstrapped Founder) full dfe9a63d-a391-40c0-96db-54751d052044 https://share.transistor.fm/s/14545ddb Dan is off this week, so the Bootstrapped Founder, Arvid Kahl is filling in for him. Arvid and I talk how I can be more consistent, why Arvid spends all week watching Twitch to help him write his newsletter, and I try to pronounce a German word forgetting Arvid was German.

Arvid Kahl built bootstrapped business called FeedbackPanda to $55k MRR which he then exited for a life changing amount of money. From then he went onto write the book Zero to Sold, which is a must read for any indie hacker. Arvid wasn’t satisfied with just one book, so he wrote another! His latest book The Embedded Entrepreneur delves into how to build an audience-driven business. Relentless Arvid hasn’t stopped there, as he recently launched the Find Your Following Course, which will give you the playbook for growing your Twitter audience. Oh, and I haven’t even mentioned his blog, podcast and now YouTube channel, The Bootstrapped Founder.

What we covered in this episode:

  • Who is Arvid Kahl?
  • James’ consistency struggles
  • The benefits of accountability
  • Missing deadlines and getting fired
  • Should James hire a VA?
  • Being disciplined as an indie hacker
  • Sponsor - Founder Flywheel
  • Arvid’s updates
    • Publishing his newsletter for Bootstrapped Founder
    • Fostering an environment for creativity
    • What Arvid watches on Twitch
    • Listening to Writing Excuses Podcast
  • James’ updates
    • How the podcast has changed James’ life
    • Recording 4 new episodes
    • Completed my bulk wallet order
    • Staying in the present and reflecting
    • Recording with Sir John Hegarty
  • James’ tweet
  • Arvid tweet

Links

Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
→ Sponsor the show

Sponsor - Founder Flywheel

The Founder Flywheel newsletter, released every Thursday, contains 1 business idea, 1 trend you can pounce on and 1 framework.

Join 10,000+ other founders who love reading the newsletter. Head to founderflywheel.com to subscribe.


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Dan is off this week, so the Bootstrapped Founder, Arvid Kahl is filling in for him. Arvid and I talk how I can be more consistent, why Arvid spends all week watching Twitch to help him write his newsletter, and I try to pronounce a German word forgetting Arvid was German.

Arvid Kahl built bootstrapped business called FeedbackPanda to $55k MRR which he then exited for a life changing amount of money. From then he went onto write the book Zero to Sold, which is a must read for any indie hacker. Arvid wasn’t satisfied with just one book, so he wrote another! His latest book The Embedded Entrepreneur delves into how to build an audience-driven business. Relentless Arvid hasn’t stopped there, as he recently launched the Find Your Following Course, which will give you the playbook for growing your Twitter audience. Oh, and I haven’t even mentioned his blog, podcast and now YouTube channel, The Bootstrapped Founder.

What we covered in this episode:

  • Who is Arvid Kahl?
  • James’ consistency struggles
  • The benefits of accountability
  • Missing deadlines and getting fired
  • Should James hire a VA?
  • Being disciplined as an indie hacker
  • Sponsor - Founder Flywheel
  • Arvid’s updates
    • Publishing his newsletter for Bootstrapped Founder
    • Fostering an environment for creativity
    • What Arvid watches on Twitch
    • Listening to Writing Excuses Podcast
  • James’ updates
    • How the podcast has changed James’ life
    • Recording 4 new episodes
    • Completed my bulk wallet order
    • Staying in the present and reflecting
    • Recording with Sir John Hegarty
  • James’ tweet
  • Arvid tweet

Links

Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
→ Sponsor the show

Sponsor - Founder Flywheel

The Founder Flywheel newsletter, released every Thursday, contains 1 business idea, 1 trend you can pounce on and 1 framework.

Join 10,000+ other founders who love reading the newsletter. Head to founderflywheel.com to subscribe.


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100 Dan Rowden and James McKinven Dan Rowden and James McKinven 1742 Arvid Kahl steps into Dan's shoes to talk about consistency, accountability and video games. Arvid Kahl steps into Dan's shoes to talk about consistency, accountability and video games. No 8: A good month all around 8 8 8: A good month all around full 305f8402-7751-4dbc-8daa-4f5aee8891da https://share.transistor.fm/s/80f7bc3a Today we talk about a record breaking month for both of us, why it’s sometimes difficult to enjoy success as an indie hacker and I try and convince Dan not to start freelancing again.

What we covered in this episode:

  • James steals some art
  • James' setup
  • Dan invents bike couriering
  • Sponsor - Talk to Stefan
  • James' best month ever for all projects
  • Feeling bad for doing well
  • Dan's income 15% down on 2021
  • James' talks about desk pads
  • Introducing Poddy the Pod Panda
  • Launching Thread Analytics for ilo
  • Dan updating ilo's marketing site
  • Dan launches his new theme, Track
  • Dan has a bloody good month too
  • Dan buys another domain (of course)
  • The great trading time for money debate
  • James' tweet
  • Dan's tweet
  • Dan gets jacked

Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
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→ Sponsor the show

Today's sponsor - Talk to Stefan

Talk to Stefan is coaching for founders by my good friend Stefan Manku (although he does work with some employees and/or managers) When you're feeling stuck, not sure which direction to go, feeling overwhelmed with too much to do or needing clarity, Stefan is the guy to call. He won't tell you what to do or how to do it... he'll ask questions, give you space and help you to find clarity.

First session 60 min session is free and 10% off packages with 'NOMOREMONDAYS'.

→ Get your session here


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Today we talk about a record breaking month for both of us, why it’s sometimes difficult to enjoy success as an indie hacker and I try and convince Dan not to start freelancing again.

What we covered in this episode:

  • James steals some art
  • James' setup
  • Dan invents bike couriering
  • Sponsor - Talk to Stefan
  • James' best month ever for all projects
  • Feeling bad for doing well
  • Dan's income 15% down on 2021
  • James' talks about desk pads
  • Introducing Poddy the Pod Panda
  • Launching Thread Analytics for ilo
  • Dan updating ilo's marketing site
  • Dan launches his new theme, Track
  • Dan has a bloody good month too
  • Dan buys another domain (of course)
  • The great trading time for money debate
  • James' tweet
  • Dan's tweet
  • Dan gets jacked

Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
→ Sponsor the show

Today's sponsor - Talk to Stefan

Talk to Stefan is coaching for founders by my good friend Stefan Manku (although he does work with some employees and/or managers) When you're feeling stuck, not sure which direction to go, feeling overwhelmed with too much to do or needing clarity, Stefan is the guy to call. He won't tell you what to do or how to do it... he'll ask questions, give you space and help you to find clarity.

First session 60 min session is free and 10% off packages with 'NOMOREMONDAYS'.

→ Get your session here


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2022 22:40:42 +0100 Dan Rowden and James McKinven Dan Rowden and James McKinven 1638 Dan and I shatter records in March so we treat ourselves to some domains. Dan and I shatter records in March so we treat ourselves to some domains. No 7: When should you take time off? 7 7 7: When should you take time off? full 1449215f-8fac-47e5-b9fd-e788e0f068e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad181589 Today Dan and I talk about when you should take time off as an indie hacker, some fun ways to spice up your workspace and we giveaway a t-shirt.

What we covered in this episode:

  • Approaching 3k downloads
  • When you should take time off
  • Having art in your workspace
  • Sponsor - Upvoty
  • Remembering Tolta
  • ilo Threads
  • Launching a new theme
  • Brett and Sahil Indie Bites
  • Best day of downloads ever
  • Buying indiebites.com
  • Handmaking my own leather items
  • Dan’s tweet
  • James tweet

Links:


Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
→ Sponsor the show

Today's sponsor - Upvoty

As an indie hacker building your product, how often do you ask for user feedback? Because if you listen to the problems of your users, you can really understand their pain points and solve their problem, building a product they love.

Upvoty is a user feedback tool that makes it easy for you to listen to your users and prioritize what to build next.

Install Upvoty's feedback boards and you'll have all of your user feedback in one place. You can also close the feedback loop by setting up your Changelog and Product Roadmap, allowing your users to be actively involved in building new features and love your product even more.

Want to give it a go? Upvoty has a 14 day free trial and 10% off any plan with the code "No More Mondays".


→ Try Upvoty here


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Today Dan and I talk about when you should take time off as an indie hacker, some fun ways to spice up your workspace and we giveaway a t-shirt.

What we covered in this episode:

  • Approaching 3k downloads
  • When you should take time off
  • Having art in your workspace
  • Sponsor - Upvoty
  • Remembering Tolta
  • ilo Threads
  • Launching a new theme
  • Brett and Sahil Indie Bites
  • Best day of downloads ever
  • Buying indiebites.com
  • Handmaking my own leather items
  • Dan’s tweet
  • James tweet

Links:


Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
→ Sponsor the show

Today's sponsor - Upvoty

As an indie hacker building your product, how often do you ask for user feedback? Because if you listen to the problems of your users, you can really understand their pain points and solve their problem, building a product they love.

Upvoty is a user feedback tool that makes it easy for you to listen to your users and prioritize what to build next.

Install Upvoty's feedback boards and you'll have all of your user feedback in one place. You can also close the feedback loop by setting up your Changelog and Product Roadmap, allowing your users to be actively involved in building new features and love your product even more.

Want to give it a go? Upvoty has a 14 day free trial and 10% off any plan with the code "No More Mondays".


→ Try Upvoty here


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2022 23:59:16 +0000 Dan Rowden and James McKinven Dan Rowden and James McKinven 1782 As an indie hacker, when should you take time off? As an indie hacker, when should you take time off? No 6: Updates to ilo and growing Indie Bites 6 6 6: Updates to ilo and growing Indie Bites full d0852a3d-659c-4ee4-8243-f6ff1279aee5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec4231cc Dan and I talk about some cool new features he’s added to his Twitter analytics service ilo, how I’ve quadrupled my earning potential for Indie Bites and why Dan is now considered a veteran.

Got a question or want to add to the conversation?
💬 Discuss this episode on Twitter

What we covered in this episode:

  • McKinven Sr. ran 5k
  • New Apple products
  • Sponsor - Talk to Stefan
  • ilo’s thread analytics
  • ilo’s new engagement rating
  • ilo’s updated email digest
  • Dan’s knee
  • Dan’s viral tweet
  • Should James launch a video service?
  • Increasing earning potential for Indie Bites
  • Planned vs unplanned podcast recordings
  • Custom order leather goods
  • How to name a company
  • Plans for next week
  • Dan’s Tweet
  • James' tweet

Links:

Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
→ Sponsor the show

Today's sponsor - Talk to Stefan

Talk to Stefan is coaching for founders by my good friend Stefan Manku (although he does work with some employees and/or managers) When you're feeling stuck, not sure which direction to go, feeling overwhelmed with too much to do or needing clarity, Stefan is the guy to call. He won't tell you what to do or how to do it... he'll ask questions, give you space and help you to find clarity.

First session 60 min session is free and 10% off packages with 'NOMOREMONDAYS'.

→ Get your session here


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Dan and I talk about some cool new features he’s added to his Twitter analytics service ilo, how I’ve quadrupled my earning potential for Indie Bites and why Dan is now considered a veteran.

Got a question or want to add to the conversation?
💬 Discuss this episode on Twitter

What we covered in this episode:

  • McKinven Sr. ran 5k
  • New Apple products
  • Sponsor - Talk to Stefan
  • ilo’s thread analytics
  • ilo’s new engagement rating
  • ilo’s updated email digest
  • Dan’s knee
  • Dan’s viral tweet
  • Should James launch a video service?
  • Increasing earning potential for Indie Bites
  • Planned vs unplanned podcast recordings
  • Custom order leather goods
  • How to name a company
  • Plans for next week
  • Dan’s Tweet
  • James' tweet

Links:

Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
→ Sponsor the show

Today's sponsor - Talk to Stefan

Talk to Stefan is coaching for founders by my good friend Stefan Manku (although he does work with some employees and/or managers) When you're feeling stuck, not sure which direction to go, feeling overwhelmed with too much to do or needing clarity, Stefan is the guy to call. He won't tell you what to do or how to do it... he'll ask questions, give you space and help you to find clarity.

First session 60 min session is free and 10% off packages with 'NOMOREMONDAYS'.

→ Get your session here


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2022 18:08:00 +0000 Dan Rowden and James McKinven Dan Rowden and James McKinven 1509 Dan ships some cool new stuff and James quadruples his earning potential (potentially). Dan ships some cool new stuff and James quadruples his earning potential (potentially). No 5: Running out of money 5 5 5: Running out of money full 5d71c446-38c5-465c-8550-ab62f8f05ed4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2401100 Today Dan and I talk about what I did when I ran out of money this week, how Dan made $1k in February with Ghost themes and what the real Twitter growth secret is.

Discuss this episode on Twitter 💬

What we covered in this episode

Links:


Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
→ Sponsor the show

Today's sponsor - ZipMessage

ZipMessage is a video messaging tool designed for asynchronous conversations.You send a link to a customer, a coworker, a new hire, or anyone else you want to exchange screen and/or camera messages with. You can reserve your personal url where others can message you, or integrate it into your website.

Use it for free forever or upgrade for the full async experience on ZipMessage. “No More Mondays” 10% off your first 3 months.


→ Try ZipMessage here


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Today Dan and I talk about what I did when I ran out of money this week, how Dan made $1k in February with Ghost themes and what the real Twitter growth secret is.

Discuss this episode on Twitter 💬

What we covered in this episode

Links:


Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
→ Sponsor the show

Today's sponsor - ZipMessage

ZipMessage is a video messaging tool designed for asynchronous conversations.You send a link to a customer, a coworker, a new hire, or anyone else you want to exchange screen and/or camera messages with. You can reserve your personal url where others can message you, or integrate it into your website.

Use it for free forever or upgrade for the full async experience on ZipMessage. “No More Mondays” 10% off your first 3 months.


→ Try ZipMessage here


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Mon, 07 Mar 2022 09:25:02 +0000 Dan Rowden and James McKinven Dan Rowden and James McKinven 1400 What do you do when you run out of money and can't pay the bills as an indie hacker? What do you do when you run out of money and can't pay the bills as an indie hacker? No 4: A $120k MRR one-person business - Brett Williams, Designjoy 4 4 4: A $120k MRR one-person business - Brett Williams, Designjoy full c3710521-c31e-401c-a5f4-0da4637dbb6e https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab644d2e Today we are joined by our very first guest on the show. Brett Williams runs Designjoy, a one-man productised service that is doing over $130k MRR. Dan and I give you our regular updates, then we catch up with Brett to ask him how he built such an impressive business, some tips on creating a compelling productised service and if Brett should maybe look to scale things back.

What we covered:

  • Dan has torn his ACL
  • James hasn't torn anything
  • The single focus vs portfolio of projects debate
  • Dan & James updates
  • Dan's tweet
  • James' tweet

Interview

  • Introduction to Brett
  • Sponsor - Talk to Stefan
  • Convincing Brett to buy a microphone
  • Origins of Designjoy
  • Leaving a job at $80k MRR
  • How Brett grew Designjoy
  • How Dan added $30k MRR with a tweet
  • The processes behind a productised service
  • Should Brett scale back Designjoy?
  • Trading time for money vs products
  • Advice for anyone building a productised service
  • Going from 140 to 4,700 Twitter followers

Links:

Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
→ Sponsor the show

Today's sponsor - Talk to Stefan

Talk to Stefan is coaching for founders by my good friend Stefan Manku (although he does work with some employees and/or managers) When you're feeling stuck, not sure which direction to go, feeling overwhelmed with too much to do or needing clarity, Stefan is the guy to call. He won't tell you what to do or how to do it... he'll ask questions, give you space and help you to find clarity.

First session 60 min session is free and 10% off packages with 'NOMOREMONDAYS'.

→ Get your session here


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Today we are joined by our very first guest on the show. Brett Williams runs Designjoy, a one-man productised service that is doing over $130k MRR. Dan and I give you our regular updates, then we catch up with Brett to ask him how he built such an impressive business, some tips on creating a compelling productised service and if Brett should maybe look to scale things back.

What we covered:

  • Dan has torn his ACL
  • James hasn't torn anything
  • The single focus vs portfolio of projects debate
  • Dan & James updates
  • Dan's tweet
  • James' tweet

Interview

  • Introduction to Brett
  • Sponsor - Talk to Stefan
  • Convincing Brett to buy a microphone
  • Origins of Designjoy
  • Leaving a job at $80k MRR
  • How Brett grew Designjoy
  • How Dan added $30k MRR with a tweet
  • The processes behind a productised service
  • Should Brett scale back Designjoy?
  • Trading time for money vs products
  • Advice for anyone building a productised service
  • Going from 140 to 4,700 Twitter followers

Links:

Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
→ Sponsor the show

Today's sponsor - Talk to Stefan

Talk to Stefan is coaching for founders by my good friend Stefan Manku (although he does work with some employees and/or managers) When you're feeling stuck, not sure which direction to go, feeling overwhelmed with too much to do or needing clarity, Stefan is the guy to call. He won't tell you what to do or how to do it... he'll ask questions, give you space and help you to find clarity.

First session 60 min session is free and 10% off packages with 'NOMOREMONDAYS'.

→ Get your session here


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000 Dan Rowden and James McKinven Dan Rowden and James McKinven 1988 Dan and James speak with Designjoy founder Brett Williams about how he spends his sweet sweet MRR. Dan and James speak with Designjoy founder Brett Williams about how he spends his sweet sweet MRR. No 3: Closing down a side project 3 3 3: Closing down a side project full f803e2a6-f81e-4dd7-a7ae-a2aaa7340c65 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c29b346e Today Dan and I talk about why Dan’s closing down one of his projects, whether or not he should make a course and we debate having a portfolio of projects vs a single focus.

💬 Discuss this episode on Twitter!

What we covered in this episode:

Links:


Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
→ Sponsor the show

Today's sponsor - Upvoty

As an indie hacker building your product, how often do you ask for user feedback? Because if you listen to the problems of your users, you can really understand their pain points and solve their problem, building a product they love.

Upvoty is a user feedback tool that makes it easy for you to listen to your users and prioritize what to build next.

Install Upvoty's feedback boards and you'll have all of your user feedback in one place. You can also close the feedback loop by setting up your Changelog and Product Roadmap, allowing your users to be actively involved in building new features and love your product even more.

Want to give it a go? Upvoty has a 14 day free trial and 10% off any plan with the code "No More Mondays".


→ Try Upvoty here


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Today Dan and I talk about why Dan’s closing down one of his projects, whether or not he should make a course and we debate having a portfolio of projects vs a single focus.

💬 Discuss this episode on Twitter!

What we covered in this episode:

Links:


Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
→ Sponsor the show

Today's sponsor - Upvoty

As an indie hacker building your product, how often do you ask for user feedback? Because if you listen to the problems of your users, you can really understand their pain points and solve their problem, building a product they love.

Upvoty is a user feedback tool that makes it easy for you to listen to your users and prioritize what to build next.

Install Upvoty's feedback boards and you'll have all of your user feedback in one place. You can also close the feedback loop by setting up your Changelog and Product Roadmap, allowing your users to be actively involved in building new features and love your product even more.

Want to give it a go? Upvoty has a 14 day free trial and 10% off any plan with the code "No More Mondays".


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About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Mon, 21 Feb 2022 23:53:21 +0000 Dan Rowden and James McKinven Dan Rowden and James McKinven 1355 Dan is closing one of his businesses so we talk about how he'll fill the gaping void in his heart it will leave. Dan is closing one of his businesses so we talk about how he'll fill the gaping void in his heart it will leave. No 2: We accidentally made $2k sponsor revenue. Now what?! 2 2 2: We accidentally made $2k sponsor revenue. Now what?! full 9a732f03-2f04-4504-888e-30e281d00e3d https://share.transistor.fm/s/6132046b Today Dan and I talk about how we got $2,000 of sponsors in a day, why Dan lives in Mauritius and my editing process for podcasts.

💬 Discuss this episode on Twitter

What we covered:

  • Buying Dan a new mic
  • How we got $2,000 of sponsors in 1 day
  • Sponsor - Talk to Stefan
  • How do we split the money?
  • Why Dan lives in Mauritius
  • James’ first YouTube video
  • How Dan has grown his Twitter
  • What Dan been working on
  • What James’ been working on
  • James’ Indie Bites editing process
  • James’ New York trip
  • James’ tweet
  • Dan's tweet

Links:

Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
→ Sponsor the show

Today's sponsor - Talk to Stefan

Talk to Stefan is coaching for founders by my good friend Stefan Manku (although he does work with some employees and/or managers) When you're feeling stuck, not sure which direction to go, feeling overwhelmed with too much to do or needing clarity, Stefan is the guy to call. He won't tell you what to do or how to do it... he'll ask questions, give you space and help you to find clarity.

First session 60 min session is free and 10% off packages with 'NOMOREMONDAYS'.

→ Get your session here


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Today Dan and I talk about how we got $2,000 of sponsors in a day, why Dan lives in Mauritius and my editing process for podcasts.

💬 Discuss this episode on Twitter

What we covered:

  • Buying Dan a new mic
  • How we got $2,000 of sponsors in 1 day
  • Sponsor - Talk to Stefan
  • How do we split the money?
  • Why Dan lives in Mauritius
  • James’ first YouTube video
  • How Dan has grown his Twitter
  • What Dan been working on
  • What James’ been working on
  • James’ Indie Bites editing process
  • James’ New York trip
  • James’ tweet
  • Dan's tweet

Links:

Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm
→ Sponsor the show

Today's sponsor - Talk to Stefan

Talk to Stefan is coaching for founders by my good friend Stefan Manku (although he does work with some employees and/or managers) When you're feeling stuck, not sure which direction to go, feeling overwhelmed with too much to do or needing clarity, Stefan is the guy to call. He won't tell you what to do or how to do it... he'll ask questions, give you space and help you to find clarity.

First session 60 min session is free and 10% off packages with 'NOMOREMONDAYS'.

→ Get your session here


About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000 Dan Rowden and James McKinven Dan Rowden and James McKinven 1573 Dan and James talk about the perils of pricing and why the Yeti is going in the bin. Dan and James talk about the perils of pricing and why the Yeti is going in the bin. No 1: A $7k MRR SaaS studio and a $700 podcast 1 1 1: A $7k MRR SaaS studio and a $700 podcast full f100ab5b-7494-49fe-b37d-c4bceaa83fb2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/408ca637 Welcome to No More Mondays, the podcast where two indie hackers, James McKinven and Dan Rowden talk about building their indie businesses. This is an intro conversation to me and Dan, what we’re working on and what the podcast is all about, but as you’ll see from the start, it didn’t all go smoothly.

💬 Discuss this episode on Twitter

What we covered:

  • Why start a podcast?
  • Why “No More Mondays”?
  • What James is working on
  • What Dan is working on
  • What to expect from the podcast
  • James’ tweet
  • Dan's tweet

Links:


Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm

About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Welcome to No More Mondays, the podcast where two indie hackers, James McKinven and Dan Rowden talk about building their indie businesses. This is an intro conversation to me and Dan, what we’re working on and what the podcast is all about, but as you’ll see from the start, it didn’t all go smoothly.

💬 Discuss this episode on Twitter

What we covered:

  • Why start a podcast?
  • Why “No More Mondays”?
  • What James is working on
  • What Dan is working on
  • What to expect from the podcast
  • James’ tweet
  • Dan's tweet

Links:


Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm

About Dan
Dan is the founder of a micro-SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo (Analytics for Twitter), a collection of products and themes for Ghost and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Mon, 07 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000 Dan Rowden and James McKinven Dan Rowden and James McKinven 1482 Meet your co-hosts Dan and James as we figure out what makes a good podcast. Meet your co-hosts Dan and James as we figure out what makes a good podcast. No No More Mondays Trailer No More Mondays Trailer trailer 15379280-7b13-42fd-a8d4-5128d0e65bc2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4c6410b Welcome to the No More Monday’s podcast, the show where two indie hackers talk about growing our indie businesses. I’m your co-host James McKinven, and I’ll be joined every week by Dan Rowden as we share an insight into what goes into building a bootstrapped business.

Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm

About Dan
Dan is the founder of a Micro SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo Analytics for Twitter, a collection of products and themes for Ghost publication platform and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James / Me

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Welcome to the No More Monday’s podcast, the show where two indie hackers talk about growing our indie businesses. I’m your co-host James McKinven, and I’ll be joined every week by Dan Rowden as we share an insight into what goes into building a bootstrapped business.

Follow the show on Twitter and get involved
→ @nomoremondaysfm

About Dan
Dan is the founder of a Micro SaaS studio called Monday, where he runs a portfolio of SaaS products currently doing $7k a month. This included ilo Analytics for Twitter, a collection of products and themes for Ghost publication platform and Dan’s new referral product, Refermo, which he’ll be launching during this show. Last year, Dan left his job to pursue indie hacking full-time.

→ Dan's Twitter
→ ilo.so - Twitter analytics
→ Gloat - Ghost host
→ Cove - Commenting for Ghost
→ Super Themes Co. - Ghost themes
→ Refermo - Referrals/affiliates for Paddle-powered SaaS


About James / Me

I’m at a slightly earlier stage than Dan, but also left my full-time job in 2021. I get most of my income producing podcasts for clients but it’s my aim to turn my own podcast into a profitable, sustainable business. I run the Indie Bites show, which is 15 minute conversations with indie founders, currently doing about $700 a month in revenue. I also have a podcast course called 2HourPodcast and a handmade leather wallet business, both of which I’d like to grow over the year.

→ James' Twitter
→ Indie Bites - Indie founder chats
→ 2 Hour Podcast - Podcasting course
→ Whitstable Craft Co - Handmade leather wallets
→ PodPanda - Podcast editing

]]> Sat, 29 Jan 2022 21:29:20 +0000 Dan Rowden and James McKinven Dan Rowden and James McKinven 100 An intro to the No More Mondays podcast. An intro to the No More Mondays podcast. No