Founder stories
$10K MRRin 3 years
3 Meilensteine
Built first version in a weekend, now €20K MRR with 85% profit margin
Gründer
Lukas Hermann
Solo-Gründer•Technisch•USA
Engagement
VollzeitErfahrung
ErstgründerProdukt
Professional timer and cue system for live events and presentations.
Typ
SaaSBranche
ProduktivitätModell
AbonnementMarketingstrategie
Wie Lukas Kunden gewonnen hat
Wachstumskanal
Communities
Auch verwendet
SEO / ContentMundpropaganda
Tech Stack
Tools zur Entwicklung von Stagetimer
Vue.jsNode.jsPostgreSQLStripe
Die vollständige Geschichte
Stagetimer started as a weekend project. I posted it on Reddit and it took off. Now doing €20K MRR with 85% profit margin.
The Reddit Launch
I built the first version in a weekend and posted it to a relevant subreddit. The response was immediate and enthusiastic.
Focus on Product
I spent almost nothing on paid marketing. Instead, I focused on making the product exceptional.
Lean Operation
Infrastructure costs are about €150/month. With €20K MRR, that's an 85% profit margin.
- First version: 1 weekend
- Current MRR: €20K
- Infrastructure: €150/month
- Profit margin: 85%
Wichtigste Erkenntnisse
1
Start with free beta to validate
2
Post in relevant subreddits
3
Focus on product over paid marketing
4
Lean operations = high margins
Ursprünglich veröffentlicht aufIndie Hackers
Von Lukass Weg inspiriert? Eine Geschäftsidee generieren im Bereich Produktivität – mit AI und echten Gründerdaten.
Meilenstein-Journey
Lukas hat 3 Meilensteine auf dem Weg zu $10K MRR erreicht
Erster Kunde
3 months
January 2021
16% schneller
vs. Durchschnitt 4 months+9 months bis zum nächsten Meilenstein
$1K MRR
$1,000
1 year
November 2021
Durchschnitt: 11 months
+2 years bis zum nächsten Meilenstein
$10K MRR
$20,000
3 years
October 2023
Durchschnitt: 1 year
3 years
Gesamte Journey-Dauer
3
Erreichte Meilensteine
Lukass Weg zu $10K MRRPremium
Der Weg, die Entscheidungen und der Kontext hinter diesem Meilenstein
Lukass vollständige Reise freischalten
Sehen Sie die vollständige Aufschlüsselung: Launch-Strategie, Validierungsmethoden, Startkosten, Expert Analysis, Replication Playbook und weitere umsetzbare Erkenntnisse.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Stagetimer make?
Stagetimer reports $25K MRR as of June 2025. $25K/month June 2025, up from $20K MRR in 2024. Source: Lukas Hermann personal blog.
How long did it take Stagetimer to reach $10k mrr?
Lukas Hermann took 3 years to reach $10k mrr with Stagetimer.
Was Lukas Hermann a solo founder?
Yes. Lukas Hermann built Stagetimer as a solo founder.
What marketing channel did Stagetimer use to grow?
Stagetimer grew primarily through Communities.
What industry is Stagetimer in?
Stagetimer operates in Produktivität.
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