Solo Founder’s Digest - Issue #6

🔦 Solopreneur Spotlight

From Side Project to $45K/Month: Tony Dinh’s Solopreneur Journey

This week spotlight Tony Dinh, who scaled from zero to $45K/month as a solo developer by building indie SaaS tools, growing in public, and staying consistent despite slow starts. His journey highlights the power of shipping fast, listening to users, and building an audience over time. A must-read for any aspiring solopreneur!

🌍 Community Picks

This tweet is a reminder that speed beats perfection. While most solopreneurs get stuck overthinking details, the ones who win focus on shipping fast. MVP first, polish later.

📈 Growth Hacks

Most solopreneurs ignore marketing and how to master it in 20 hrs

This blog by Maya Sayvanova breaks down why marketing especially writing for the internet is the one essential skill behind building an online brand or business. It shares a focused approach: study great content, practice headlines and hooks, and develop a clear personal message to connect with your audience.

📕 Book Recommendation

Company of One by Paul Jarvis

Just started reading this one and already finding it insightful. Growth isn’t always the goal, staying small, sustainable, and intentional can be a smarter path for solo builders. Jarvis challenges the default “scale-at-all-costs” mindset and shows how running lean can give you more freedom, control, and purpose. A must read for anyone designing a business around a life they actually want.

🤣 Meme of the Week

Biggest lie we tell ourselves

📬 Closing Thoughts

That’s all for this week! If you enjoyed this, feel free to share it with fellow soloprenuers. Reply to this email with any feedback or suggestions.