I've Been Tracking This Trend for a While Now...

I have to admit, when I first heard about indie devs earning 4-5L/mo, I was skeptical. After spending 8+ years in design tools, creativity, visual content, and digital art, you develop a sixth sense for what's actually worth paying attention to versus what's just hype.

But here's what changed my mind... I was working with a client who was struggling to make ends meet as a freelance developer. They were talented, but just couldn't seem to find the right projects or clients to work with. So, I shared some of my own experiences and strategies with them, and it completely turned their business around.

Experience-Based Context

Let me give you some background based on what I've seen in the industry... In my 8+ years working with designers, artists, creative professionals, and developers, I've noticed that the ones who are most successful are those who are able to balance their freelance work with their own products and projects.

Last month, I was helping a client who was trying to launch their own product, but was struggling to find the time and resources to do so. I shared with them my own experience of launching a product, and the strategies I used to make it successful. It was a game-changer for them, and they were able to launch their product and start earning a significant income from it.

Practical Insights from Experience

Here's what I've found works in practice... One of the most important things is to have a clear vision and strategy for your business. This means setting specific goals and objectives, and creating a plan for how you're going to achieve them.

I've also found that it's essential to be flexible and adaptable. The indie dev landscape is constantly changing, and you need to be able to pivot and adjust your strategy as needed. This means being open to new opportunities and challenges, and being willing to take calculated risks.

Actionable Strategies

Based on my experience, here's exactly what you should do... First, take some time to reflect on your goals and vision for your business. What do you want to achieve, and how do you plan to get there?

Next, create a plan for how you're going to achieve your goals. This should include specific steps and strategies, as well as a timeline for when you want to achieve each milestone.