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How One Solo Dev Bootstrapped to 150K ARR in a Niche Market
Lucas and Luna dive into the story of a solo developer who built a SaaS tool for a forgotten niche—trucking compliance software—and reached 150K annual recurring revenue with zero outside funding. They break down the specific product decisions, the customer acquisition strategy (cold calling, not content marketing), and why the founder chose a market that bigger companies ignore. A concrete look at how niche focus and patience can win where broad plays fail. Plus, the hosts discuss the emotional rollercoaster of solo bootstrapping and what happens when your product becomes essential to your…
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