Going Indie with Antoine van der Lee

By: Antoine van der Lee
  • Summary

  • Welcome to Going Indie with Antoine van der Lee, the podcast that dives deep into the world of independent creators and developers. Join Antoine as he chats with indie creators from around the globe, sharing their stories, insights, and the challenges they’ve overcome. From turning side projects into successful businesses to breaking free from the 9-to-5 grind, each episode uncovers the habits, strategies, and tools that help these creators thrive on their own terms. Whether you’re dreaming of independence, looking to refine your indie career, or seeking inspiration to take the leap, this podcast delivers real-world advice and practical tips. Each month, Antoine welcomes a new guest to discuss their journey, offering you a valuable peek into the mindset of those who’ve successfully gone indie. Tune in to hear from experienced creators and discover how you can make the leap to independence, freedom, and business success. Ready to turn your passion into independence? Follow Antoine's course, "From Side Project to Going Indie", at going-indie.com.
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Episodes
  • Shipping side projects in 2-2-2 Easy Steps - Jordi Bruin
    Oct 2 2024

    In the premiere episode of the Going Indie Podcast, host Antoine dives deep with seasoned indie developer Jordi Bruin.

    They explore the intricacies of managing and updating multiple apps, fast-paced development strategies, and transitioning from industry analyst to indie developer. The conversation highlights leveraging new APIs for inspiration and balancing personal and professional projects. Jordi also shares his unique '2-2-2 methodology' for app creation, tips on building a personal audience, staying motivated, and embracing the indie lifestyle.

    This episode is sponsored by superwall.com: Quickly build & test paywalls without shipping updates.

    Ready to turn your passion into independence? Follow Antoine's course, "From Side Project to Going Indie", at going-indie.com.

    • (00:00) - New APIs and Inspiration
    • (00:17) - Introduction to the Going Indie Podcast
    • (00:49) - Meet Jordi Bruin: Indie Developer
    • (01:18) - Jordi's Journey to Development
    • (02:24) - From Agency to Indie: The Transition
    • (04:27) - Early Projects and Learning Curves
    • (07:59) - Going Full-Time Indie
    • (12:55) - Mac Utility Apps and Quick Success
    • (13:41) - The Notch App and Press Attention
    • (16:42) - SuperWall Sponsorship
    • (17:40) - Leveraging New APIs for Innovation
    • (30:20) - The 2-2-2 Methodology
    • (33:28) - The Two-Week Release Strategy
    • (34:33) - Prioritizing Core Features
    • (35:27) - Leveraging Past Projects
    • (36:14) - Iterative Development and Feedback
    • (39:16) - The Bakery App Success Story
    • (43:11) - Maintaining and Updating Apps
    • (53:53) - Building an Audience and Marketing
    • (01:04:55) - Tips for Aspiring Indie Developers

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    New episodes drop on the first Monday of every month.
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    1 hr and 12 mins

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