Maxime Dupré 🔨🥹

I'm not a writer, so writing this blog post was one of the hardest things I've ever done It was also scary putting myself out there, especially since I know my logic isn't completely flawless. I feel good about it though :) https://twitter.com/maximehugodu...

I recently made this tweet: https://twitter.com/maximehugodu... How did you feel when you got your first payment from Stripe/Paddle? This is a foreign feeling for me I love it, but at the same time I want more

The Importance of Side Projects I'm not offering a temporary solution in the form of a magic wand that promises overnight wealth. Instead, I am here to share with you my journey from traditional employee to solopreneur shows the real impact they can have. My Decade-Long Journey in the Corporate World I worked for 10 years in various industries, including marketplaces, startups, and SaaS I did it all, from marketing to customer service But deep down, I always struggled to fit into a strict framework and conform to the hierarchy My passion for entrepreneurship and side projects During these 10 years, I've always had side projects while constantly tinkering on the side, from drop shipping to e-commerce Despite the setbacks, my passion for entrepreneurship and controlling my future has never wavered The Road to Solopreneurship and Finding Success It wasn't until I burned out and tried every form of business that I finally started preparing for the switch to solopreneurship. I started building my Twitter audience and realized the importance of having an audience The Power of Building an Audience for Your Side Project With just 500 subscribers, I was able to generate $2000. I also started taking on freelance missions and eventually, I made the leap and quit my job to become a full-time solopreneur and freelancer The Leap to Full-Time Solopreneurship and Freelancing Today, I've been a solopreneur for 2 years, but my goal is to eventually live solely off my side business. Currently, I'm building a SaaS to help Indie Maker to build in a public fast and every day The Reality of Solopreneurship Everyone talks about solopreneurship as the way to grow and succeed, but what they don't tell you is that you have to like being alone Alone to make decisions, work, fail, and question yourself. It's not for everyone, and that's okay The advantages of solopreneurship: Taking control of your destiny For me, being alone has never been a problem I've always loved being in control and taking charge of my destiny But if you're ready to do that, then leap. Start with a small side project and see The Journey to Success: Hard Work, Dedication, and Perseverance Remember, success is not a straight line. It's a journey filled with twists and turns. But with hard work, dedication, and perseverance, you can turn your side project into a successful business. Embrace the Power of Side Projects to Change Your Life Don't be afraid to challenge common beliefs and question assumptions. You never know, your side project could change your life, just like it did for me.