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How a Solo Dev Hit 10K MRR by Selling Only on Gumroad
In this episode of The Indie Hacker Podcast, Lucas and Luna dive into the story of a solo developer who reached $10,000 monthly recurring revenue with a product sold exclusively on Gumroad—no website, no social media, no email list. They break down how the founder used Gumroad's built-in discoverability, affiliate network, and simple checkout to bootstrap from zero to 10K MRR in 18 months. The hosts discuss the trade-offs of relying on a single platform, the key metrics that mattered (conversion rate, average order value, refund rate), and why Gumroad's 10% fee was worth it for the exposure…
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