Скачать или смотреть Inside the Mind of a Solo App Developer: Success Story Revealed

Timestamps:

The ideation 💡
01:31 How do you come up with ideas for your apps? 💡
02:23 How did you come up with Ellie Planner?

The development process 💻
04:05 How did Ellie Planner get first customers?
05:17 How long did it take you to build Ellie Planner?
06:17 Did you build the web or mobile version first?
07:03 How many hours did it take you to build your productivity planner?
07:46 What do you think of Firebase vs Supabase?
08:54 How much are your expenses for your apps?
10:09 Do you use the same tech stack for all of your apps?
10:40 How many hours do you work on your apps during the week outside your full-time job?
11:54 Show your work so your users are more forgiving.
14:01 Do you use a UX Designer? 🎨
14:38 Do you start with the design first?
16:53 Do you use any project management software for your side projects?
17:43 What app do you use for to-do's for your side projects?
18:56 You don't need to plan out your whole app before building it.
19:43 Have you ever had hardships or doubts your apps will not work?
22:54 How do you prioritize features for your apps?
23:54 Feature board for Ellie planner.
24:36 Do you build for mobile first?
25:08 Do you ever face annoying bugs?

The marketing and app improvements 🚀
27:13 How did you get so many people on your waitlist for your new budgeting app Luna?
28:46 How did you feel when you got your first paying customer? 💰
32:51 The biggest piece of advice for beginners.
33:39 How do you setup your pricing?💲
36:37 What do you use for analytics? 📈
37:13. What would you recommend tracking for beginners?
40:51 How did you get the first feedback for your apps?
42:07 How do you handle email marketing for new customers.

The mindset & overall experience ✨
45:58 What stage of the app development is the hardest?
48:47 Do you think you'll ever pursue solo app development full-time?
52:00 Launch of the budgeting app Luna.

In this interview, we dive deep into the world of solo app development with Chris, a solo developer who has built multiple productivity apps like Ellie Planner and Luna. Chris shares insights into his process, from ideation to execution, including how he balances fun, learning, and building useful products. Whether you're a software developer looking to build profitable side projects, or a beginner indie developer exploring solopreneurship, this conversation is packed with valuable tips and lessons. Learn how Chris approaches app development, his tech stack, user feedback, and why he values slow, consistent growth over rushing to scale.

Check out Chris's socials to see him build in public 👇
Twitter/X:   / raroque  
Instagram:   / chris.raroque  
TikTok:   / chris.raroque  

Chris's apps / Startup ✌️
Ellie (daily planning app): https://ellieplanner.com/
Luna (budgeting app): https://lunabudgeting.com
Mogul (personal CRM): https://mogulnetworking.com/
Aloa (my startup): https://aloa.co

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