Indie Hacker Special: Piyush Patel founder of AmplifyX Labs on Building Micro-SaaS, Bootstrapping, and Scaling.

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“I used to be the largest dairy consumer on the planet. I used to eat so much dairy and meat. The more that I looked into the dairy industry, the more that I saw that it was the singular, most inhumane industry on the planet, that we've all been lied to, including myself, for years. I always believed that the picture on the milk carton, the cow standing next to her calf in the green field with the red barn in the back was true. It’s certainly the complete opposite.” – Richard (Kudo) Couto Richard (Kudo) Couto is the founder of Animal Recovery Mission (ARM), an organization solely dedicated to investigating extreme animal cruelty cases. ARM has led high-risk undercover operations that have resulted in the shutdown of illegal slaughterhouses, animal fighting rings, and horse meat trafficking networks. Recently, they released a damning investigation into two industrial dairy farms outside of Phoenix, Arizona supplying milk to Coca-Cola’s Fairlife brand. What they uncovered was systemic animal abuse, environmental violations, and a devastating betrayal of consumer trust. While Fairlife markets its products as being sourced "humanely," ARM’s footage tells a very different story—one of suffering, abuse, and corporate complicity. Despite the evidence, this story has been largely ignored by mainstream media—likely due to Coca-Cola’s massive influence and advertising dollars.…

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in this conversation we talk:

Why most people don’t know what indie hacking is, and how the small but vibrant community in India is shaping the space.
Piyush's step-by-step ideation process for identifying and validating product ideas.
Building Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and finding your first customers without breaking the bank.
Common mistakes to avoid when developing and scaling a micro-SaaS product.
The key strategies Piyush uses to scale his projects while staying bootstrapped.
Why he prioritizes “selling before building” and “distribution before product” as the foundation for success.
Navigating tough calls, feature prioritization, and knowing when to pivot or shut down a project.
His thoughts on the rise of "AI for X" products and how indie developers can leverage AI to innovate.
Opportunities and threats AI presents for the indie hacking community.
Learning from failure and building emotional resilience as a bootstrapped founder.
Tips for indie developers to build their personal brand on YouTube and social media.
How to prioritize marketing efforts across channels like SEO, Meta, TikTok, and email marketing.
Why networking is crucial for indie developers and Piyush’s advice for making meaningful connections.
How public speaking has helped him grow personally and professionally, with tips for beginners.
Where Piyush sees the micro-SaaS industry heading in the next 5–10 years.
Advice for aspiring indie hackers: Qualities you need, mistakes to avoid, and how to stay motivated.
What he would do differently if he had to start over from scratch.

and much more!

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Indie Hacker Special: Piyush Patel founder of AmplifyX Labs on Building Micro-SaaS, Bootstrapping, and Scaling.

The Indian Startup Show

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published about a year ago

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in this conversation we talk:

Why most people don’t know what indie hacking is, and how the small but vibrant community in India is shaping the space.
Piyush's step-by-step ideation process for identifying and validating product ideas.
Building Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and finding your first customers without breaking the bank.
Common mistakes to avoid when developing and scaling a micro-SaaS product.
The key strategies Piyush uses to scale his projects while staying bootstrapped.
Why he prioritizes “selling before building” and “distribution before product” as the foundation for success.
Navigating tough calls, feature prioritization, and knowing when to pivot or shut down a project.
His thoughts on the rise of "AI for X" products and how indie developers can leverage AI to innovate.
Opportunities and threats AI presents for the indie hacking community.
Learning from failure and building emotional resilience as a bootstrapped founder.
Tips for indie developers to build their personal brand on YouTube and social media.
How to prioritize marketing efforts across channels like SEO, Meta, TikTok, and email marketing.
Why networking is crucial for indie developers and Piyush’s advice for making meaningful connections.
How public speaking has helped him grow personally and professionally, with tips for beginners.
Where Piyush sees the micro-SaaS industry heading in the next 5–10 years.
Advice for aspiring indie hackers: Qualities you need, mistakes to avoid, and how to stay motivated.
What he would do differently if he had to start over from scratch.

and much more!

Links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/whatsuppiyush/

https://bento.me/whatsuppiyush

https://x.com/WhatsUpPiyush

Hosted And Produced by Neil Patel

https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/neilpatel2

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It's a tough job market out there folks! , and on today's episode, we have an expert to guide us through it. I'm joined by Sarabjeet Sacher, the founder of Aspiration Jobs, with a profound passion for coaching professionals in areas such as career growth, career development, job search strategies, and interview techniques. He shares valuable insights on crafting a compelling CV—what to include and what to avoid. The episode explores the intricacies of salary negotiation, providing tips on answering pivotal questions like "Why should I hire you?", 'Where do you see yourself in 3 years time?’ And his thoughts on software billionaire NR Narayana Murthy 70 hrs comment In this insightful conversation, Sarabjeet delves into the question of whether working for a startup is a wise career move. Great advice for first time graduates with no work experience. And how to deal with those gaps in your C.V! We even touch on some wisdom inspired by Tony Robbins. Sarabjeet also offers practical advice on handling rejection gracefully. As we wrap up, he generously shares his top recommendations for achieving career growth. This episode is packed with invaluable information, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. In this conversation we also talk about: What is the purpose of your CV/Resume Work life balance Thoughts on moonlighting Do people still want careers? What about the traditional 9-5 workday Which is more important: culture fit or technology fit. Don’t do a 13 page resume! Are CV’s are still relevant? The future of job interviews. The importance of soft skills. And much more Links https://www.facebook.com/sarabjeet.sachar/ https://www.instagram.com/sarabjeetsachar/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarabjeetsachar/ https://aspirationjobs.com/ Hosted And Produced by Neil Patel https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/neilpatel2 Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Share this episode with your friends. Listen and Subscribe to More Episodes https://www.indianstartupshow.com/ Music by Punch Deck. https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kdduxAVaFnbHJyNxl7FWV…

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