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Ben Tossell
Makerpad
Von Product Hunt Mitarbeiter zum Aufbau und Verkauf von Makerpad
Founder
Ben Tossell
Solo-Gründer•Non-technical•USA
Commitment
Full-timeExperience
ExperiencedProduct
Erfahren Sie, wie Sie Software ohne Code erstellen. Tutorials und Gemeinschaft für No-Code-Builder.
Type
Info-ProduktIndustry
Entwickler-ToolsModel
Einmalige ZahlungMarketing Strategy
How Ben acquired customers
Growth Channel
Twitter / X
Also Used
CommunitiesProduct Hunt
Tech Stack
Tools used to build Makerpad
WebflowMemberstackAirtableZapier
The Full Story
Nach dem Verlassen von Product Hunt wollte ich Menschen beibringen, wie man ohne Code baut – die Fähigkeiten, die ich selbst gelernt hatte.
Der Start
Ich startete Makerpad im Januar 2019 mit einem einfachen Mitgliedschaftsmodell. $99/Jahr für Zugang zu Tutorials zum Bauen mit No-Code-Tools wie Zapier, Airtable und Webflow.
Schnelle Zugkraft
Innerhalb von 30 Tagen erreichte ich $1K MRR. Die No-Code-Bewegung wuchs, und ich war einer der ersten, der strukturierte Ausbildung darin schuf. Öffentliches Bauen auf Twitter half, frühe Anmeldungen zu treiben.
Der Ausstieg
2020 erwarb Zapier Makerpad. Die ganze Reise vom Start bis zum Ausstieg war weniger als 2 Jahre.
- Start bis $1K MRR: 30 Tage
- Start bis Übernahme: ~18 Monate
- Ausstieg zu Zapier: 2020
Key Takeaways
1
Früh zu einem Trend zu kommen, kann alles beschleunigen
2
Nicht-technische Gründer können erfolgreiche Bildungsunternehmen aufbauen
3
Öffentliches Bauen schafft Verantwortlichkeit und Kunden
4
Community + Inhalte ist eine mächtige Kombination
Originally published onIndie Hackers
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This journey
30 days
Median of 294
6 months
Ben's Path to $1K MRRPremium
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Frequently asked questions
Who acquired Makerpad?
Makerpad was acquired by Zapier for an undisclosed price on March 2021. Pre-acquisition revenue was $400K ARR. Acquired by Zapier March 2021 for undisclosed amount. Pre-acquisition ARR ~$400K. Ben Tossell continued running Makerpad within Zapier.
What is Makerpad?
Erfahren Sie, wie Sie Software ohne Code erstellen. Tutorials und Gemeinschaft für No-Code-Builder. It operates in Entwickler-Tools.
How long did it take Makerpad to reach $1k mrr?
Ben Tossell took 1 month to reach $1k mrr with Makerpad.
Was Ben Tossell a solo founder?
Yes. Ben Tossell built Makerpad as a solo founder.
What marketing channel did Makerpad use to grow?
Makerpad grew primarily through Twitter / X.
What industry is Makerpad in?
Makerpad operates in Entwickler-Tools.
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