How a Solo Dev Hit 10K MRR by Selling Only on a Podcast
The Indie Hacker Podcast with Fexingo: Solo Developers, SaaS Side Projects, and Independent Tech

How a Solo Dev Hit 10K MRR by Selling Only on a Podcast

Aug 18, 2026
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S4 · E158
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In episode 158, Lucas and Luna explore how a solo developer reached $10,000 monthly recurring revenue by selling a niche SaaS product exclusively through podcast sponsorship. The developer, who we'll call Alex, spent $2,000 on ads in a niche podcast, offering a lifetime deal for a niche project management tool. The episode breaks down the numbers: $2,000 ad spend, 4.5% conversion rate, and a $499 lifetime price point. They discuss why podcast ads worked where social media failed, the psychology of lifetime deals, and the risky math behind relying on a single channel. If you're a solo dev or indie hacker, this episode offers a concrete playbook for using audio to sell software, along with the pitfalls to watch for. Plus, Lucas and Luna debate whether this is a sustainable model or a one-hit wonder. #SoloDeveloper #IndieHacker #SaaS #PodcastAdvertising #LifetimeDeal #ProjectManagement #NicheMarketing #MRR #BusinessGrowth #AudioAds #ConversionRate #SideProject #SoftwareBusiness #Technology #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #IndieTech #PodcastSponsorship Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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Author
Fexingo
Show Type
full
Audio Format
audio/mpeg

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