How to Grow a Privacy-Focused Analytics Tool to $33K MRR
SolosNovember 11, 202401:20:43

How to Grow a Privacy-Focused Analytics Tool to $33K MRR

In this episode, I chat with Iron Brands, co-founder of Simple Analytics, about his journey from finance intern to successful SaaS entrepreneur. Iron shares insights on:

- Transitioning from traditional career paths to startups
- Finding the right co-founder and building complementary partnerships
- Growing Simple Analytics to $33K MRR without VC funding
- Clever marketing tactics like "hacking" Hacker News
- Challenges of adding a free plan to an established product
- Building niche products like UniHosted

Learn how Iron navigates the world of bootstrapped SaaS and his strategies for sustainable growth.

Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
4:24 - Realizing finance wasn't the right path
8:10 - Transitioning to startups and finding co-founders
15:23 - The challenges of building a marketplace
21:14 - Growing Simple Analytics to $33K MRR
29:56 - Clever marketing tactics and "hacking" Hacker News
38:41 - Adding a free plan and product-led growth strategy
50:13 - Building UniHosted and serving niche markets
1:05:47 - Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
1:18:41 - Closing thoughts and where to find Iron

Links:
- Simple Analytics: https://simpleanalytics.com
- UniHosted: https://unihosted.com
- Iron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iron_brands

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