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Indie HackingMisconceptions
#RI-6ae1e933·3 months ago·
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“Building a business isn't about building a product”

I spent months building a SaaS that nobody asked for

What I wish I knew
"Understanding a market is more important than building a product"
If I could tell you one thing
"Focus on solving a real problem, not just building something"
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