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Indie Hackers · November 23, 2022 · 40m

#265 – From Full-Time Job to $30k/Month with Damon Chen of Testimonial

Channing Allen, Courtland Allen, Damon Chen
Show Notes

Damon Chen shares his journey from multiple failed side projects to building Testimonial, a bootstrapped startup now generating $30,000 per month. He discusses how he validated the idea, why he charges higher prices than feels comfortable, and what makes a compelling website testimonial. The conversation covers practical lessons for indie hackers looking to turn a side project into a full-time income.

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Highlights

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From failed side projects to $30k/month
Damon Chen built and abandoned several side projects before finding success with Testimonial, which now generates $30,000 per month.
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Validating the idea before building
Chen validated the need for a testimonial tool by gauging interest before writing code.
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Charge more than you’re comfortable with
Chen recommends indie hackers set prices that feel uncomfortably high.
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What makes a good testimonial
Effective testimonials are specific, social proof-rich, and highlight real results.
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