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The logic was solid. But the business layer? It was foggy.
This is where many developers miss it when building a metered, freemium, or paid solution. You could have the cleanest code, finest UI, best architecture, but if you miss out on implementing a sturdy business model for the application, well, let's just say, it's going to be crickets. Building such solutions requires one to be able to switch completely from a technical to a business mindset. The business mindset is what separates successful startup founders from other developers who have cool projects.
You’re absolutely right and it's crazy that I got to learn this the hard way. At the start, I just wanted it to work so I focused all my energy on that, it went to shit the moment I decided to charge and reduce friction for the first users I got.
That mindset shift you mentioned — from developer to business owner — is a whole different skillset tbh. The tricky part is, you can’t really simulate it until real users (and their wallets) are involved.
Awesome read✨
This is where many developers miss it when building a metered, freemium, or paid solution. You could have the cleanest code, finest UI, best architecture, but if you miss out on implementing a sturdy business model for the application, well, let's just say, it's going to be crickets. Building such solutions requires one to be able to switch completely from a technical to a business mindset. The business mindset is what separates successful startup founders from other developers who have cool projects.
You’re absolutely right and it's crazy that I got to learn this the hard way. At the start, I just wanted it to work so I focused all my energy on that, it went to shit the moment I decided to charge and reduce friction for the first users I got.
That mindset shift you mentioned — from developer to business owner — is a whole different skillset tbh. The tricky part is, you can’t really simulate it until real users (and their wallets) are involved.
Really appreciate your feedback @sarahokolo