Multithreaded Income Podcast

In this podcast episode, host Kevin Griffin interviews Lukas Hermann, the founder of StageTimer.io, a web-based countdown timer software for video production and event organization. Lukas discusses his journey from being a developer in a startup to creating StageTimer as a side project, driven by the desire to solve a simple problem he observed in the event production industry. Initially intended as a learning experience, StageTimer grew into a viable product, earning significant monthly recurring revenue. Lukas shares insights on the importance of customer feedback, the challenges of working full-time on a personal project, and his strategies for growth, including SEO and engaging directly with the community. Additionally, he touches on the impact of choosing practical problems to solve, the misconceptions about needing a sizeable social following for success, and the value of starting simple. The discussion also covers Lukas's experiences with previous projects, advice for developers looking to launch their products, and the plans for StageTimer.

00:00 Welcome to the Show: A Special Guest from Deutschland

00:54 The Language Barrier: Navigating Pronunciation and Cultural Differences

02:35 The Genesis of Stage Timer: From Idea to Initial Development

08:13 Launching and Growing Stage Timer: Strategies and Customer Feedback

18:45 SEO and Content Strategy: Targeting a Niche Audience

20:10 Adapting to Customer Needs: The Evolution of Stage Timer

23:26 The Journey from Side Project to Full-Time Passion

25:01 The Leap of Faith: Going All-In on Stage Timer

26:34 Navigating the Challenges of Full-Time Entrepreneurship

27:59 Building a Support Network and Finding Work-Life Balance

30:21 Expanding the Team and Planning for the Future

33:11 Learning from Failures and Embracing Minimalism

38:57 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs and the Importance of Community

Lukas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_lhermann

Lukas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukas-hermann/