Indie Dev Realities: The Real Challenge of Landing Your First 10 Paid Customers
Fowe · x · 2026-08-11
Weighing in on the debate of whether building a product or getting customers is harder, the author highlights the specific difficulty of acquiring your first 10 paid customers who are not family or friends, offering a clear focal point for indie developers during the cold start phase.
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