#024 Launch, Market, Automate with Thomas Sanlis

In this episode of the Code & Conquer podcast, I sit down with Thomas Sanlis, a seasoned Indie Hacker with over six years of experience. Thomas shares his journey into indie hacking, discussing his successful projects Uneed.best and Vue Developers. He delves into the challenges of maintaining a directory and launching platform, handling competition from giants like Product Hunt, and the importance of automation in his workflow. We talk about the mindset required for indie hacking, balancing passion projects with sustainable income, and the realities of freelancing and teaching. Thomas offers valuable insights into the indie hacking world, touching on themes of patience, resilience, and the quest for a balanced life. Thomas also shares his experience handling DDoS attacks, migrating platforms, and his strategies for marketing and growth. Whether you're an aspiring indie hacker or a seasoned entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with lessons and inspiration. Don't miss it! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:49 Pivoting UnitBest: From Tools Directory to Product Hunt Alternative 07:07 Automating Processes on UnitBest for Efficiency 10:47 Vue Developers: A Reverse Job Board for Vue.js Developers 19:32 The Mindset of an Indie Hacker 28:47 The Power of Newsletters: Driving Traffic to UnitBest 31:08 The Idea Behind Vue Developers 33:12 The Value of Automation in Product Development 36:16 Different Approaches to Indie Hacking 53:19 The Benefits and Challenges of Self-Hosting 58:51 Finding a Balance Between Work and Personal Life Thomas's Twitter: https://x.com/T_Zahil Thomas's Website: https://www.thomas-sanlis.com/ Uneed.best: https://www.uneed.best/ Vue Developers: https://www.vue-developers.com/ My own website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://icebearlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can find this podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://codeandconquer.fm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find our product here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.repodcasted.com/