

How a Solo Dev Hit 10K MRR by Selling Only on WhatsApp
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a fresh indie hacker playbook: building a SaaS product that sells exclusively through WhatsApp. They break down how one solo developer used a simple CRM tool for WhatsApp to reach $10,000 monthly recurring revenue without a website, app store, or traditional marketing. The conversation covers the developer's journey, the mechanics of running a business inside a messaging platform, and the surprising advantages of selling in a space where buyers are already having conversations. Lucas shares the exact pricing strategy and customer acquisition loop, while Luna challenges whether this model can scale beyond a niche. They also discuss the risks of relying on a single platform and what indie hackers can learn about distribution, community, and trust. If you're building a side project and wondering whether you need a polished landing page or a Twitter following, this episode offers a different path. The hosts keep it practical, with lessons that apply to any solo founder looking for creative distribution channels. #IndieHacker #WhatsApp #SaaS #SideProject #SoloDev #MRR #Tech #Business #Distribution #CRM #MessagingApps #Bootstrapping #Marketing #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #IndieTech #NoCode #Coding Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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Episode Details
- Author
- Fexingo
- Show Type
- full
- Audio Format
- audio/mpeg