Indie Founder

My name is Tiago and I am a full time Indie Maker. I build startups without any external investment and my goal is to perfect my entrepreneurial craft and reach $100K ARR (Annual Recurrent Revenue)Join me as I narrate my story and interview other entrepreneurs.Join our community

Indie Founder is a business podcast hosted by Tiago Ferreira, with 376 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Tiago Ferreira hosts Indie Founder, a business show with 376 episodes published.

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  #375 - AI First Company & How One Small Tweak Turned Podsqueeze's Growth Around

  Jun 2, 202626 minS0

  <p>After a long absence, I'm back with a packed episode. I reflect on why I've been away and what's changed—both in my life and in how I think about entrepreneurship. I challenge the unicorn fairy tales we've been sold as founders, the idea that we need to change the world or go big or go home, and share why I now believe the real game is about distribution and conversion metrics. I talk about how we've shifted our mindset from being a single-product company to building a cluster of products under our umbrella company, User Quest, all powered by...

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  #374 - Managing a Business While In Parental Leave

  Mar 9, 202632 minS0

  <p>In this episode, I catch you up on the latest life and business updates. I reflect on the privilege and challenges of being an indie entrepreneur, especially as my co-founder João becomes a new father and takes parental leave. I discuss how we’re managing business operations at Podsqueeze with just one active founder, and share thoughts about the perks and compromises of the indie hacker lifestyle.</p><p><br></p><p>Links and mentions:</p><p>Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiago-ferreira-48562095/</p><p>Twitter: https://x.com/wbetiago</p><p>Podsqueeze – https://podsqueeze.com  </p><p>WeTra...

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  #373 - Saying No, Even to Yourself: Avoiding Founder Burnout

  Jan 26, 202614 minS0

  <p>In this episode, I speak about the importance of saying no—not just to others, but also to myself and my own ideas. I reflect on feeling overwhelmed by work and the many projects that compete for my attention, and I realize the need to prioritize tasks that directly contribute to my business’s financial success. I question the role of this podcast in that equation and consider whether I should continue it, make it more sustainable, or shift focus. I share honest thoughts on burnout, the pursuit of financial freedom, and the risk of becoming a slave to my o...

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  #372 - Growing a Bootstrapped Empire Without Social Media

  Jan 19, 202617 minS0

  <p>I speak about our strategy for 2026 and why distribution is key for our bootstrapped products. I share how SEO is working better for us than social media, and how we’re building a universe of interconnected products using SEO, newsletters, and YouTube. I explain how my co-founder and I split roles, mix personal touch with AI, and how caring about users improves both product and SEO. I discuss scaling this approach and future plans to create more content. Let me know your feedback or questions!</p><p>My linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiago-ferreira-48562095/</p><p>My twitter: ht...

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  #371 - Twitter Fights and Product Launches

  Jan 11, 202629 minS0

  <p>I answer a listener question on product validation and the best way to launch new projects. I share why I prefer building a simple MVP over just creating landing pages, and why I believe organic traffic beats paid ads unless you’re an expert. I break down the role of distribution and audience in finding traction. I also discuss recent Twitter drama about the “shotgun to sniper” approach, and why I think distribution often matters more than just launching many products. </p><p><br></p><p>Twitter: https://x.com/wbetiago</p><p>Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiago...

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