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I spoke to an industry insider for feedback on my idea. The coach connected me with a bike shop owner, who initially showed interest but ultimately thought the idea wouldn't work. He said that shop owners want immediate sales and content that is specific to their shop. At first, I was disappointed, but I realized that the shop owner wasn't my target market. I should speak to smaller shop owners who haven't tried custom email marketing. I also...

A collection of quotes I've come across in my journey that I want to refer back to. Hope others find them inspiring, thanks to the authors for providing...

Reflecting on my past attempts to make money online. My first project, I built too quickly and without thinking enough about solving a specific problem or monetization. My second project was successful but I missed a valuable opportunity by not following up with potential customers. I learned the importance of being ready for business opportunities, not being greedy, and focusing on making customers happy. I also acknowledge that it's okay...

I researched business opportunities in a "warm niche" of natural fibers, specifically clothing and shoes made of bamboo, wool and other natural materials that align with my personal style and philosophy. I found minimalism communities on Reddit to be a more solid market to niche...

In this inaugural post for my blog 'Building Solo', I introduce myself and my journey towards becoming a solopreneur. I share my motivation for starting this blog, which is to keep myself accountable as I strive to start a business with $100 of recurring revenue by the end of 2023. I'll be exploring different niches in various industries and looking for pain points that I can solve with software. My biggest challenge will be overcoming the...