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Indie Founder

by Tiago Ferreira

My name is Tiago and I am a full time Indie Maker. I build startups without any external investment and my goal is to perfect my entrepreneurial craft and reach $100K ARR (Annual Recurrent Revenue)…

376 episodes

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About this podcast

My name is Tiago and I am a full time Indie Maker. I build startups without any external investment and my goal is to perfect my entrepreneurial craft and reach $100K ARR (Annual Recurrent Revenue) Join me as I narrate my story and interview other entrepreneurs. Join our community

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Episodes

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S1 Ep. 6853 min
Interviewing Michael and Chloe who were able to grow their travel blog to a solid source of income

Today I bring you a great conversation I had with Chloe and Michael. They are a couple that quit their job to pursue their dream lifestyle...

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S1 Ep. 627 min
Reach out to companies and mentors. Just do it!

Do not be afraid to send a DM to a company or person you think can help you out. That's the topic I will be speaking about in this episode...

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S1 Ep. 515 min
If you were building changeit. How would you solve this?

Today I want to try something different and ask for your help to solve a problem that I don't know how to solve in my changeit project....

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S1 Ep. 194 min
End of the voyage

Last day of our sailing trip and here are the crew final thoughts

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40 min
#295 - Can I Build a Successful Company Only by Bootstrapping?

Have you ever started a company and had to pay taxes? In this episode, I, Tiago, the host of "Wannabe Entrepreneur", share my...

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1h 33min
#355 - Rob Walling on How To Build a SaaS [Re-Published]

Here is the republish of my chat with Rob Walling, author of the SaaS Playbook. We delved into product pricing, focusing on value alignment...

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S1 Ep. 43 min
No more benefits!

This is a short one exploring the things that I am missing as a wanna be entrepreneur that were a given when I was working for a company....

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S1 Ep. 175 min
My true colors

Reflecting about bad bosses and how do I know I won't become one.

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25 min
#375 - AI First Company & How One Small Tweak Turned Podsqueeze's Growth Around

After a long absence, I'm back with a packed episode. I reflect on why I've been away and what's changed—both in my life and in how I think...

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32 min
#374 - Managing a Business While In Parental Leave

In this episode, I catch you up on the latest life and business updates. I reflect on the privilege and challenges of being an indie...

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13 min
#373 - Saying No, Even to Yourself: Avoiding Founder Burnout

In this episode, I speak about the importance of saying no—not just to others, but also to myself and my own ideas. I reflect on feeling...

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16 min
#372 - Growing a Bootstrapped Empire Without Social Media

I speak about our strategy for 2026 and why distribution is key for our bootstrapped products. I share how SEO is working better for us...

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28 min
#371 - Twitter Fights and Product Launches

I answer a listener question on product validation and the best way to launch new projects. I share why I prefer building a simple MVP over...

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35 min
#370 - My 2026 Predictions: AI Disruption, Jobs Lost & The Future of SaaS

I predict what will happen in 2026 with AI, politics, and the economy, comparing my answers with ChatGPT. I answer Tony’s question on...

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1 min
Indie Founder Podcast Trailer

Welcome to the Indie Founder Podcast—a show where I (Tiago) share my journey from software engineer to full-time indie maker. In this...

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54 min
#369 - Selling Podsqueeze? What Happened in 2025 Changes Everything!

In a conversation with my co-founder we speak about why we’re not selling Podsqueeze in 2026, our MRR numbers, tackling churn, and the...

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38 min
#366 - I Took My First Step In Politics And You Should Do It Too!

I share my journey stepping into local politics. I discuss my experience exploring a political party, why direct impact is difficult, and...

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31 min
#365 - Why Did I Wear a Suit to Web Summit? Spoiler: It Worked!

I share updates on negotiating for a new office, including the challenges with the landlord and contract terms. I reflect on changing my...

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31 min
#364 - How a Loud Neighbor Pushed Us to Get Our Own Office

I share my journey from working at home to trying co-working spaces, and then renting my own office. I talk about challenges like noise and...

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S1 Ep. 5710 min
My top favorite bootstrapping tools of all time

Today I am talking about my favorite tools that I use in every project I work on. Have a look on my post where I documented all the...

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