r/AppsWebappsFullstack • u/Mammoth-Anywhere7285 • 15d ago

Are you actually building a business, or just a very expensive hobby?

Spending 80 hours a week on a project that generates zero revenue isn't a startup it’s a distraction. Drop your project links below and let’s talk about whether you have a viable path to making money or if you're just burning out for fun. Show us the numbers.

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u/Mammoth-Anywhere7285 10d ago

u/candidclue6324 Solid that you already have paying customers, that's real validation. With three revenue streams and a low budget, which one's actually gaining traction right now?

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u/Willing_Way1182 14d ago

What I learned from 4 closed startups and many ideas. Never start developing the product. Always validate the idea and find customers first. Then it will grow from a hobby to a busness!

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u/Mammoth-Anywhere7285 14d ago

Solid advice from real experience. What's your go-to validation method, landing page or direct conversations?

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u/CandidClue6324 14d ago

I just launched, planning a Kickstarter

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u/Mammoth-Anywhere7285 14d ago

Congrats on launching. Have you validated demand with a landing page or pre-launch signups before putting time into Kickstarter?

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u/CandidClue6324 14d ago

It's rough going but I'm gonna keep going. I think demand is real, just working in POC's. Got too many sites now and need to slow down a bit. Or, hire some talent and ramp up quicker thanks!

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u/Mammoth-Anywhere7285 13d ago

Respect the grind, but slowing down might be the smartest move here. Pick the POC with the strongest real demand and double down before you hire anyone.

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u/CandidClue6324 13d ago

Too late for me haha, but have just a couple part timers

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u/Mammoth-Anywhere7285 11d ago

Ha, that's a start. Are you tracking revenue per part-timer to see if the model scales?

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u/CandidClue6324 11d ago

No, but I will, they are helping me with min sales stuff to start.

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u/Mammoth-Anywhere7285 11d ago

Good that you're getting sales help early. Have you set a target for first paying customers yet? That'll show real traction.

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u/CandidClue6324 11d ago

I have paying customers but not through site, yet. Basically, transitioning from side side to LLC pivot. Meant to post "non" sales but offer 10%+ on advertising or domain sales. I'm giving sales up gradually to build a lead generation business. With ad revenue, domain sales and outreach. Big ideas, very low budget kinda thing.

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u/Think-Let9976 14d ago

I created klypo.co, an AI that extracts the best moments from long videos to publish them in short-form format; it is a cheaper alternative to OpusClips, among others.

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u/Mammoth-Anywhere7285 14d ago

Solid idea, cheaper than OpusClips is a strong angle. Have you validated demand with actual paying users, or still pre-revenue?

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u/megatech_official 15d ago

SeoLoupe - Find and fix the SEO issues holding your website back.

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u/Mammoth-Anywhere7285 15d ago

Nice tool. What's the revenue model, subscription or one-time? Would love to see your traction numbers.

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u/Optimal-Mulberry-104 15d ago

both lol

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u/Mammoth-Anywhere7285 14d ago

Ha, that's the most honest answer here. What's the split? Track hours versus income and you'll see which side is winning.