I recently left my job as a full stack developer at a startup after around 2 years of steady work. Life was comfortable, but I saw others launching successful side projects and thought, 'Why not me?' After a search for ideas, I was inspired by a conversation with my father, who wanted daily messages of Geeta shloks. I discovered the domain dailygeeta.com was available, which felt like a great opportunity for me, so I bought it and built the product. I initially found some paid users, which gave me the confidence to dive into this full-time.
Now, I'm facing difficulties managing expenses and feel the pressure of cold emailing 100 people just to gain traction. It feels like I'm running out of time and resources, and I'm considering going back to a stable job. I feel like I've wasted the past six months. Any advice would be appreciated! You can check out my site at dailygeeta.com, not sure about link rules though. Thank you!
3 Answers
Cold emailing 100 people can be tough and may not be the best approach if they're not the right audience for your product. Instead, consider connecting with online communities where your target audience hangs out, like Facebook groups or forums related to spirituality. It could lead to better connections and growing your user base. And remember, time spent learning what works is never wasted!
I can relate to your situation. I left a comfortable job too and watched my savings dwindle while trying to grow something I was passionate about. Six months can feel long, but remember that most products take time to pick up steam. If you need financial stability, consider returning to work and managing this project on the side; it might clear your mind for new ideas!
It's exciting to see early success, but if the financial strain is too much, it wouldn’t hurt to look for a job again while keeping your project going. It’s key to prioritize your health and well-being. Also, don’t underestimate what you’ve already achieved; getting to where you are is a significant milestone!
Thanks for the advice, I actually got my first user through my social media channel, so I’ll definitely rethink my strategy.