Founder stories
$10K MRRen 3 years
3 jalons
Built first version in a weekend, now €20K MRR with 85% profit margin
Fondateur
Lukas Hermann
Fondateur Solo•Technique•USA
Engagement
Temps pleinExpérience
Première foisProduit
Professional timer and cue system for live events and presentations.
Type
SaaSSecteur
ProductivitéModèle
AbonnementStratégie marketing
Comment Lukas a acquis ses clients
Canal de croissance
Communautés
Également utilisé
SEO / ContenuBouche-à-Oreille
Tech Stack
Outils utilisés pour construire Stagetimer
Vue.jsNode.jsPostgreSQLStripe
L'histoire complète
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%
Points clés à retenir
1
Start with free beta to validate
2
Post in relevant subreddits
3
Focus on product over paid marketing
4
Lean operations = high margins
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Parcours des jalons
Lukas a atteint 3 jalons sur le chemin vers $10K MRR
Premier Client
3 months
January 2021
16% plus rapide
vs moy. 4 months+9 months jusqu'au prochain jalon
$1K MRR
$1,000
1 year
November 2021
Moy. : 11 months
+2 years jusqu'au prochain jalon
$10K MRR
$20,000
3 years
October 2023
Moy. : 1 year
3 years
Durée totale du parcours
3
Jalons atteints
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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 Communautés.
What industry is Stagetimer in?
Stagetimer operates in Productivité.
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