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How a Solo Dev Hit 10K MRR With a Referral Program
In this episode of The Indie Hacker Podcast, Lucas and Luna dive into the story of a solo developer who grew a SaaS tool from zero to $10,000 monthly recurring revenue primarily through a customer referral program. They break down the specific mechanics: how the developer offered one month free for both the referrer and the referee, how the program was integrated into the onboarding flow, and why it worked better than paid ads. Lucas shares data from a 2024 study showing referral customers have 30% higher lifetime value, and Luna questions whether this model is replicable for developers…
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