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Indie Hackers · April 20, 2023 · 1h 2m

#276 – SaaS Trends, Crowdfunding a Book, and Life After Success with Rob Walling of TinySeed

Rob Walling
Show Notes

Rob Walling joins Courtland and Channing Allen to discuss the launch of his new book, The SaaS Playbook, which he funded through Kickstarter. They cover the current trends in SaaS and bootstrapped startups, the mindset required for long-term indie success, and the possibility of building a community-driven crowdfunding platform for Indie Hackers. The episode also touches on Rob's journey as a serial founder and angel investor, offering practical advice for early-stage entrepreneurs.

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Highlights

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Kickstarter for a SaaS book
Rob Walling used Kickstarter to launch his new book, The SaaS Playbook, instead of traditional publishing.
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Current SaaS and bootstrapping trends
Rob shares his observations on the current state of SaaS and bootstrapped startups.
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Building a Kickstarter for Indie Hackers
The conversation turns to the possibility of creating a crowdfunding platform specifically for the Indie Hackers community.
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Editorial

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The winning mindset for indie hackers
Rob and the hosts explore the mindset traits that separate successful indie hackers from those who struggle.
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References

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The SaaS Playbook — Rob Walling (2023) — Rob's new book, launched via Kickstarter
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