from nomadlist bootstrapped remoteok, 10k/month

framework:

• have idea, build it, launch it, grow it, monetise it, automate it, exit

idea

• has to focus on problem you have
• having the problem yourself makes you an expert in it
• go do crazy, original things to cross cultures and become original yourself
• make an idea list
• do it yourself. learn to code, etc.
• idea x execution = business

build

• learn to code
• typeform, no code required to build form and receive payments
• max 1 month for prototype. need to learn by lauching

launch

• most important step, get users and validate
• producthunt => very important, time to launch is important
• talk with people. be honest, don't be marketing
• hackernews is very critical but good too
• reddit is very big. mainstream launching platform. no spam, no marketing, be honest
  • find good subreddits
  • might make it to frontpage. careful about load from fp
• go to niche forums and other discussion boards

grow

• traffic will drop after first spike of traffic
• non organic traffic doesn't work. don't do it.
• organic growth == people actually like your website
• don't pay for ads, everybody has ad blocker and traffic phases out when you stop buying ads
• organic is harder but better. if you dont get traffic means your product is not good enough
• get feedback from users and build with them, users will become ambassadors
• use email list for reengagement. Don't spam
• build your startup in public, live stream. trendy and very efficient
• keep launching

monetise

• get the first dollars asap
• sell something, or patreon
• can get money first to gauge interest
• subscription, to allow compounding income

automate

• anywhere from 180-700 robots doing regular tasks

exit

• important to be able to move on