indie-monetization-strategist
Indie Monetization Strategist
Turn side projects into sustainable income. Battle-tested strategies for indie developers and solopreneurs.
Quick Start
- Build audience first - Email list is your foundation
- Start with validation - If people won't use it free, they won't pay
- Stack revenue streams - Multiple small wins beats one moonshot
- Price on value, not cost - Premium pricing attracts premium customers
- Play the long game - Most "overnight" successes took 3-5 years
When to Use
Use for:
- Choosing monetization models for dev tools
- Setting up freemium/premium tiers
- Pricing strategy decisions
- Email list building for launches
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