Toby Startygen
@startygen.bsky.social
Are you tired of your 9-5? I write about finding your business idea. Plus tips on how to execute it | Writing about mental models for ideating business ideas.
Hey #buildinpublic
just came across Kevon Cheung's case study about his build in public journes. Totally worth the read
creator.publiclab.co/case-study?r...
just came across Kevon Cheung's case study about his build in public journes. Totally worth the read
creator.publiclab.co/case-study?r...
Join the waitlist to get it for free
creator.publiclab.co
February 29, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Hey #buildinpublic
just came across Kevon Cheung's case study about his build in public journes. Totally worth the read
creator.publiclab.co/case-study?r...
just came across Kevon Cheung's case study about his build in public journes. Totally worth the read
creator.publiclab.co/case-study?r...
My strategy to overcome self doubt and imposter:
1. Give yourself permission to be a person who doesn't know everything
2. Realize that even the pros don't have sh*t figured out (because of #3)
3. Acknowledge that you become a pro by doing new things daily, which is why you have self doubt.
1. Give yourself permission to be a person who doesn't know everything
2. Realize that even the pros don't have sh*t figured out (because of #3)
3. Acknowledge that you become a pro by doing new things daily, which is why you have self doubt.
February 28, 2024 at 9:39 AM
My strategy to overcome self doubt and imposter:
1. Give yourself permission to be a person who doesn't know everything
2. Realize that even the pros don't have sh*t figured out (because of #3)
3. Acknowledge that you become a pro by doing new things daily, which is why you have self doubt.
1. Give yourself permission to be a person who doesn't know everything
2. Realize that even the pros don't have sh*t figured out (because of #3)
3. Acknowledge that you become a pro by doing new things daily, which is why you have self doubt.
I always thought finding a business idea was hard.
I read many books about brainstorming, etc.
Eventually, I distilled my findings into this simple 7-step process.
#buildinpublic #indiehackers
I read many books about brainstorming, etc.
Eventually, I distilled my findings into this simple 7-step process.
#buildinpublic #indiehackers
February 26, 2024 at 2:44 PM
I always thought finding a business idea was hard.
I read many books about brainstorming, etc.
Eventually, I distilled my findings into this simple 7-step process.
#buildinpublic #indiehackers
I read many books about brainstorming, etc.
Eventually, I distilled my findings into this simple 7-step process.
#buildinpublic #indiehackers
Need customers or feedback for your startup or product?
Here are 13 (😱) reddit subs you can go to
Get feedback
• r/alphaandbetausers
• r/roastmystartup
• r/imadethis
• r/design_critiques
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#buildinpublic
Here are 13 (😱) reddit subs you can go to
Get feedback
• r/alphaandbetausers
• r/roastmystartup
• r/imadethis
• r/design_critiques
1/2
#buildinpublic
February 26, 2024 at 10:26 AM
Need customers or feedback for your startup or product?
Here are 13 (😱) reddit subs you can go to
Get feedback
• r/alphaandbetausers
• r/roastmystartup
• r/imadethis
• r/design_critiques
1/2
#buildinpublic
Here are 13 (😱) reddit subs you can go to
Get feedback
• r/alphaandbetausers
• r/roastmystartup
• r/imadethis
• r/design_critiques
1/2
#buildinpublic
February 26, 2024 at 9:13 AM
This week I wrote 5,122 words for my book.
I made good progress.
(my daily writing goal are 500 words)
#buildinpublic #indiehackers
I made good progress.
(my daily writing goal are 500 words)
#buildinpublic #indiehackers
February 25, 2024 at 7:17 PM
This week I wrote 5,122 words for my book.
I made good progress.
(my daily writing goal are 500 words)
#buildinpublic #indiehackers
I made good progress.
(my daily writing goal are 500 words)
#buildinpublic #indiehackers
Gaining knowledge is an excuse
It's comfortable to keep learning. Feels productive, right?
I mean after all, we're acquiring knowledge? What's wrong with that?
But deep down we know that excessive learning is an excuse—to not face the risk of failure that comes with doing.
#buildinpublic
It's comfortable to keep learning. Feels productive, right?
I mean after all, we're acquiring knowledge? What's wrong with that?
But deep down we know that excessive learning is an excuse—to not face the risk of failure that comes with doing.
#buildinpublic
February 25, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Gaining knowledge is an excuse
It's comfortable to keep learning. Feels productive, right?
I mean after all, we're acquiring knowledge? What's wrong with that?
But deep down we know that excessive learning is an excuse—to not face the risk of failure that comes with doing.
#buildinpublic
It's comfortable to keep learning. Feels productive, right?
I mean after all, we're acquiring knowledge? What's wrong with that?
But deep down we know that excessive learning is an excuse—to not face the risk of failure that comes with doing.
#buildinpublic
Hey #buildinpublic community
I seized this Sunday (😉) and build my first feed.
It covers building in public:
Save and pin the feed to connect with other builders.
(I'd also connect with you, so please follow me 🤝😀)
bsky.app/profile/did:...
I seized this Sunday (😉) and build my first feed.
It covers building in public:
Save and pin the feed to connect with other builders.
(I'd also connect with you, so please follow me 🤝😀)
bsky.app/profile/did:...
February 25, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Hey #buildinpublic community
I seized this Sunday (😉) and build my first feed.
It covers building in public:
Save and pin the feed to connect with other builders.
(I'd also connect with you, so please follow me 🤝😀)
bsky.app/profile/did:...
I seized this Sunday (😉) and build my first feed.
It covers building in public:
Save and pin the feed to connect with other builders.
(I'd also connect with you, so please follow me 🤝😀)
bsky.app/profile/did:...
Can I reach 100 followers today?
Hi I'm Toby! I'm looking to #Connect with people who are interested in
📈 #BusinessGrowth
📢 #Marketing
⚙️ #Coding
🏗️ #BuildingConnections
🔧 #Lean
🚀 #Startups
👤 #entrepreneurship
💼 #freelancing
🤝🤝
#letsconnect #buildinpublic #buildinginpublic #indiehackers
Hi I'm Toby! I'm looking to #Connect with people who are interested in
📈 #BusinessGrowth
📢 #Marketing
⚙️ #Coding
🏗️ #BuildingConnections
🔧 #Lean
🚀 #Startups
👤 #entrepreneurship
💼 #freelancing
🤝🤝
#letsconnect #buildinpublic #buildinginpublic #indiehackers
February 23, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Can I reach 100 followers today?
Hi I'm Toby! I'm looking to #Connect with people who are interested in
📈 #BusinessGrowth
📢 #Marketing
⚙️ #Coding
🏗️ #BuildingConnections
🔧 #Lean
🚀 #Startups
👤 #entrepreneurship
💼 #freelancing
🤝🤝
#letsconnect #buildinpublic #buildinginpublic #indiehackers
Hi I'm Toby! I'm looking to #Connect with people who are interested in
📈 #BusinessGrowth
📢 #Marketing
⚙️ #Coding
🏗️ #BuildingConnections
🔧 #Lean
🚀 #Startups
👤 #entrepreneurship
💼 #freelancing
🤝🤝
#letsconnect #buildinpublic #buildinginpublic #indiehackers
Today I wrote 1,324 words for the book, I'm writing.
Slow and steady wins the race.
#buildinpublic #buildinginpublic #indiehackers
Slow and steady wins the race.
#buildinpublic #buildinginpublic #indiehackers
February 22, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Today I wrote 1,324 words for the book, I'm writing.
Slow and steady wins the race.
#buildinpublic #buildinginpublic #indiehackers
Slow and steady wins the race.
#buildinpublic #buildinginpublic #indiehackers
Just found Quartz
@ obsidian users PKM folks, digital gardeners and second brainers:
If you want to publish your notes, this is—hands down—the best tool
Looks good, set up in seconds, easy to use
I'll use it to write my book in public:
ln.startygen.com/ideainc-skyp
#buildinpublic #indiehackers
@ obsidian users PKM folks, digital gardeners and second brainers:
If you want to publish your notes, this is—hands down—the best tool
Looks good, set up in seconds, easy to use
I'll use it to write my book in public:
ln.startygen.com/ideainc-skyp
#buildinpublic #indiehackers
Unique Business Opportunities: Discover new business ideas
Unique Business Opportunities: Discover new business ideas
ln.startygen.com
February 21, 2024 at 2:03 PM
Just found Quartz
@ obsidian users PKM folks, digital gardeners and second brainers:
If you want to publish your notes, this is—hands down—the best tool
Looks good, set up in seconds, easy to use
I'll use it to write my book in public:
ln.startygen.com/ideainc-skyp
#buildinpublic #indiehackers
@ obsidian users PKM folks, digital gardeners and second brainers:
If you want to publish your notes, this is—hands down—the best tool
Looks good, set up in seconds, easy to use
I'll use it to write my book in public:
ln.startygen.com/ideainc-skyp
#buildinpublic #indiehackers
February 20, 2024 at 10:31 PM
February 19, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Risks are opportunities!
Want to find a business idea that lasts?
Here are the top risks businesses will face in the next years.
Those are broad topics but there are so many business opportunities hidden in this image.
#entrepreneurship #business #businessidea
Want to find a business idea that lasts?
Here are the top risks businesses will face in the next years.
Those are broad topics but there are so many business opportunities hidden in this image.
#entrepreneurship #business #businessidea
February 19, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Risks are opportunities!
Want to find a business idea that lasts?
Here are the top risks businesses will face in the next years.
Those are broad topics but there are so many business opportunities hidden in this image.
#entrepreneurship #business #businessidea
Want to find a business idea that lasts?
Here are the top risks businesses will face in the next years.
Those are broad topics but there are so many business opportunities hidden in this image.
#entrepreneurship #business #businessidea
Don't give up y̵e̵t̵ ever.
You can quit after making an informed decision that something is not working.
Simply giving up is not an option.
#MondayMotivation
You can quit after making an informed decision that something is not working.
Simply giving up is not an option.
#MondayMotivation
February 19, 2024 at 9:18 AM
Don't give up y̵e̵t̵ ever.
You can quit after making an informed decision that something is not working.
Simply giving up is not an option.
#MondayMotivation
You can quit after making an informed decision that something is not working.
Simply giving up is not an option.
#MondayMotivation
Is this you?
#solopreneur and #indiehackers keep up your weekend work! 👌
One day we can share a similar picture of ourselves and act as inspiration for others.
#buildinpublic #buildinginpublic
#solopreneur and #indiehackers keep up your weekend work! 👌
One day we can share a similar picture of ourselves and act as inspiration for others.
#buildinpublic #buildinginpublic
February 17, 2024 at 1:04 PM
Is this you?
#solopreneur and #indiehackers keep up your weekend work! 👌
One day we can share a similar picture of ourselves and act as inspiration for others.
#buildinpublic #buildinginpublic
#solopreneur and #indiehackers keep up your weekend work! 👌
One day we can share a similar picture of ourselves and act as inspiration for others.
#buildinpublic #buildinginpublic
Do you have a morning routine?
How does it look like?
How does it look like?
February 17, 2024 at 11:11 AM
Do you have a morning routine?
How does it look like?
How does it look like?
Today I redid my book cover.
What do you think?
I also
• Changed the book's title
• Updated the landing page (link below)
Want a deep dive on why I made these changes?
Newsletter about the framework used coming on Saturday!
#buildinpublic #buildinginpublic #writeinpublic #indiehackers
What do you think?
I also
• Changed the book's title
• Updated the landing page (link below)
Want a deep dive on why I made these changes?
Newsletter about the framework used coming on Saturday!
#buildinpublic #buildinginpublic #writeinpublic #indiehackers
February 15, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Today I redid my book cover.
What do you think?
I also
• Changed the book's title
• Updated the landing page (link below)
Want a deep dive on why I made these changes?
Newsletter about the framework used coming on Saturday!
#buildinpublic #buildinginpublic #writeinpublic #indiehackers
What do you think?
I also
• Changed the book's title
• Updated the landing page (link below)
Want a deep dive on why I made these changes?
Newsletter about the framework used coming on Saturday!
#buildinpublic #buildinginpublic #writeinpublic #indiehackers
What most people call "luck" is usually the result of hard work.
Other people just don't see that.
Luck just doesn't come out of nowhere.
You worked to gain exposure to it.
Land a high paying deal/customer/job?
You did work for that.
Other people just don't see that.
Luck just doesn't come out of nowhere.
You worked to gain exposure to it.
Land a high paying deal/customer/job?
You did work for that.
February 15, 2024 at 8:25 AM
What most people call "luck" is usually the result of hard work.
Other people just don't see that.
Luck just doesn't come out of nowhere.
You worked to gain exposure to it.
Land a high paying deal/customer/job?
You did work for that.
Other people just don't see that.
Luck just doesn't come out of nowhere.
You worked to gain exposure to it.
Land a high paying deal/customer/job?
You did work for that.
No start without failure.
No failure without learning.
No iteration without learning.
No business success without iteration.
If you fear failure you won't come far.
If you don't learn from it, don't bother to start.
No failure without learning.
No iteration without learning.
No business success without iteration.
If you fear failure you won't come far.
If you don't learn from it, don't bother to start.
February 11, 2024 at 12:28 PM
No start without failure.
No failure without learning.
No iteration without learning.
No business success without iteration.
If you fear failure you won't come far.
If you don't learn from it, don't bother to start.
No failure without learning.
No iteration without learning.
No business success without iteration.
If you fear failure you won't come far.
If you don't learn from it, don't bother to start.
When I think "𝑜ℎ, 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑏𝑒 𝑎 𝑏𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑎…"
𝗜 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝟰 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
1. 𝙒𝙝𝙤 are the 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀
2. 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩'll be 𝗺𝘆 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
3. 𝙃𝙤𝙬 do I 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 the 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲
4. 𝙃𝙤𝙬 will I 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁
If you can answer these, then
𝗜 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝟰 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
1. 𝙒𝙝𝙤 are the 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀
2. 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩'll be 𝗺𝘆 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
3. 𝙃𝙤𝙬 do I 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 the 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲
4. 𝙃𝙤𝙬 will I 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁
If you can answer these, then
February 11, 2024 at 10:38 AM
When I think "𝑜ℎ, 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑏𝑒 𝑎 𝑏𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑎…"
𝗜 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝟰 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
1. 𝙒𝙝𝙤 are the 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀
2. 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩'll be 𝗺𝘆 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
3. 𝙃𝙤𝙬 do I 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 the 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲
4. 𝙃𝙤𝙬 will I 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁
If you can answer these, then
𝗜 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝟰 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
1. 𝙒𝙝𝙤 are the 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀
2. 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩'll be 𝗺𝘆 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
3. 𝙃𝙤𝙬 do I 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 the 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲
4. 𝙃𝙤𝙬 will I 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁
If you can answer these, then
Just found out I added a newsletter form wrong
It was on every page
My list could've grown 2x in 23
How I found out?
I set tracking events for submissions & forgot about it. Until now:
I saw many error events
Checked the form: It's impossible to submit it
Always wondered why it grew so slowly
It was on every page
My list could've grown 2x in 23
How I found out?
I set tracking events for submissions & forgot about it. Until now:
I saw many error events
Checked the form: It's impossible to submit it
Always wondered why it grew so slowly
February 9, 2024 at 6:47 PM
Just found out I added a newsletter form wrong
It was on every page
My list could've grown 2x in 23
How I found out?
I set tracking events for submissions & forgot about it. Until now:
I saw many error events
Checked the form: It's impossible to submit it
Always wondered why it grew so slowly
It was on every page
My list could've grown 2x in 23
How I found out?
I set tracking events for submissions & forgot about it. Until now:
I saw many error events
Checked the form: It's impossible to submit it
Always wondered why it grew so slowly
My girlfriend has birthday at Valentine's Day.
Curse or blessing?
Curse or blessing?
February 9, 2024 at 11:11 AM
My girlfriend has birthday at Valentine's Day.
Curse or blessing?
Curse or blessing?
Can you write a book and simultaneously incorporate the feedback of your readers?
I want to try that. I'll write a #book in public (#buildinpublic):
Idea Incubator: How you find unique business opportunities.
Please let me know what you think :)
lp.startygen.com/idea-incubat...
I want to try that. I'll write a #book in public (#buildinpublic):
Idea Incubator: How you find unique business opportunities.
Please let me know what you think :)
lp.startygen.com/idea-incubat...
Idea Incubator: Discovering unique business opportunities
Find Your Business Idea: Because you deserve an income stream that you have full control over
lp.startygen.com
February 9, 2024 at 11:04 AM
Can you write a book and simultaneously incorporate the feedback of your readers?
I want to try that. I'll write a #book in public (#buildinpublic):
Idea Incubator: How you find unique business opportunities.
Please let me know what you think :)
lp.startygen.com/idea-incubat...
I want to try that. I'll write a #book in public (#buildinpublic):
Idea Incubator: How you find unique business opportunities.
Please let me know what you think :)
lp.startygen.com/idea-incubat...
If your only income comes from a salary, you are 100% service revenue and 0% product revenue.
You might want to diversify in 2024.
You might want to diversify in 2024.
February 3, 2024 at 11:53 AM
If your only income comes from a salary, you are 100% service revenue and 0% product revenue.
You might want to diversify in 2024.
You might want to diversify in 2024.