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How a Solo Dev Used an API to Hit 10K MRR in 90 Days
In this episode of The Indie Hacker Podcast, Lucas and Luna dive into the story of a solo developer who built a SaaS product that connects to a major API and reached $10,000 MRR in just 90 days. They break down the specific tactics used: how he identified an underserved niche within an existing platform, built a minimal viable integration in two weeks, and leveraged the API's own documentation and community to acquire his first customers. Lucas explains the numbers behind the rapid growth, including a $29 per month pricing tier and a referral loop that drove his viral coefficient to 0.7. The…
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