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Zero to Sold

Arvid Kahl

9 mins

Stop dreaming and start building. Arvid Kahl reveals the exact blueprint to transform a niche idea into a sellable SaaS business. Learn how to bootstrap sustainably, prioritize your mental health, and create a product your customers will love—all without needing a single cent of VC funding.

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You are an aspiring solo founder or indie hacker looking for a practical, no-fluff guide to building a sustainable, profitable software business.

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Entrepreneurship

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  • Focus on a small, tribal niche with a critical, recurring pain point to solve.
  • Build a sustainable business using resourcefulness instead of external funding.
  • Develop a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and iterate through frequent releases.
  • Treat your business as a living system by documenting and automating processes.
  • Actively manage your mental health to avoid burnout during the survival stage.

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