Maksym Skrypka
Keep learning and constantly discover something new
Getting to know fellow indie makers
Keep learning and constantly discover something new
Get the product in the hands of users
Quality products take time and effort
Complex apps don't necessarily mean more success
Just put in the effort and be passionate
Release the app or feature as early as possible
Don’t hesitate to acquire new skills
Engaging with your users early and often leads to a better product
Create discipline and process to reach your priorities
A product launch is when you make the most sales
Set a clear scope at the beginning
SEO & email marketing are long-term growth marketing channels
Having a good network/connections on Twitter really helps in the build in public journey
Try to avoid Shiny Object Syndrom
We’ve got to really put in the work and the time.
Just take that first step, make it small, make it fast
Focus more on quickly building a prototype to show to potential customers
Programs like the Apple Entrepreneur Camp can be game-changers
What was needed to develop and launch the app changed radically
Always plan with extra time and slack days
If you want an app to succeed as a business, you need to run it like a business
Don’t over engineer your first version
I focus on identifying problems or needs that individuals like me encounter
Help people without asking for anything back
Make sure that idea is worth building
Do it for the love and enjoyment
Don’t get discouraged by failure
Stay curious, value feedback, and don't fear iteration
We all want quick results, but everything takes time
Put your work out there and try to get customers
Get better at resting from the start
Be as much MVP as you can be
Better make your first app super simple and launch it as quickly as possible
Ship fast, ship often
Focus on building relationships with specific potential customers
I look for app ideas that I would want to use myself
You should always listen to your users
Stick to one or two things, and make them as good as you can
Maintain motivation by shipping incremental updates
Your projects aren't your identity
The more products you build, the more you learn
Creating a successful app has more to do with entrepreneurial skills
A strong foundation is crucial
Get a prototype out there as soon as you can and gather feedback
Understand the diverse roles you juggle as an indie developer, from marketing and planning to design and social media
Learn, plan, but don’t let anything stop you
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