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Indie Founder

Tiago Ferreira
Entrepreneurship
Podsqueeze
SEO
Portugal
Pod Squeeze
Youtube
Marketing Strategies
Monthly Recurring Revenue
Work-Life Balance
Artificial Intelligence
Saas
Freelancing
AI Tools
Product Development
Customer Feedback
Networking
Flarecut
Podcasting
Technology
Bootstrapping

My name is Tiago and I am a full time Indie Maker.

I build startups without any external investment and my goal is to perfect my entrepreneurial craft and reach $1M ARR (Annual Recurrent Revenue)

Join me as I narrate my story and interview other entrepreneurs.

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Latest Episodes

After a long absence, I'm back with a packed episode. I reflect on why I've been away and what's changed—both in my life and in how I think about entrepreneurship. I challenge the unicorn fairy tales we've been sold as founders, the idea that we need... more

In this episode, I catch you up on the latest life and business updates. I reflect on the privilege and challenges of being an indie entrepreneur, especially as my co-founder João becomes a new father and takes parental leave. I discuss how we’re man... more

In this episode, I speak about the importance of saying no—not just to others, but also to myself and my own ideas. I reflect on feeling overwhelmed by work and the many projects that compete for my attention, and I realize the need to prioritize tas... more

I speak about our strategy for 2026 and why distribution is key for our bootstrapped products. I share how SEO is working better for us than social media, and how we’re building a universe of interconnected products using SEO, newsletters, and YouTub... more

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Host of Indie Founder; indie maker narrating bootstrapped startup journey and founder of Podsqueeze and related projects

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • a fantastic story teller

    this is one of my favourite podcasts and I’ve been listening to it for a few years now. Tiago shares his thoughts and feelings as if he were talking to a friend and I’ve learned a lot from him sharing his journey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Philip TheHobbyPreneur
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Open and honest

    I’m fascinated by his rocky journey with Podsqueeze, keep sharing!

    I also appreciate that he shares his lows as well as his highs. Very transparent, open, and honest.

    Cheering you on for Podsqueeze. 👍🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    App Rover
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love it

    I really like to hear your story, I’ m listening since a long time when you were a wannabe !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Decafeinato
    France2 years ago
  • Love it!

    Wow! Tiago’s podcast is nothing short of amazing! The quality of guests he brings on the show and the knowledge he shares makes this a MUST LISTEN!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    REIexpert101
    Canada3 years ago
  • Awesome podcast

    Very good interviews. Also, Tiago gives an honest and relatable look into the life of a bootstrapper.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    js775367467
    Netherlands4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the host's transparency about both highs and lows of entrepreneurship.
Guests and topics are praised for practical, actionable insights for early-stage founders.

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#371 - Twitter Fights and Product Launches
Q: What is the best approach to product validation, landing pages vs. full MVPs, and how should traffic be generated?
The host prefers a full MVP approach to validate real problems and paying customers, followed by organic launch strategies (Reddit, Product Hunt, Hacker News) rather than relying on paid ads, which often underperform unless margins and conversions are strong. Traffic should come from communities and an initial audience, then expand through SEO and other channels as traction builds.
#320 - Mastering the Art of Selling Startups: Insights from Andrew Gazdecki
Q: Do you think it's possible for anyone starting in a poor family to become rich?
Yes, it's possible given you avoid making excuses and take action.
#334 - Rob Walling on Mastering Product Pricing for Churn Reduction and Entrepreneurial Wealth - Author of The SaaS Playbook
Q: How do you adjust pricing? How do you know what is good for the business?
Rob outlines that usually if you can charge per seat or per subscriber, you should adopt that pricing structure as it's tied closely to the value the customer derives from the product.

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Indie-focused, bootstrapped startup content with a practical, founder-centric lens. Episodes emphasize distribution, SEO-driven growth, AI-assisted workflows, and pragmatic decision-making for solo founders building multiple projects. Listeners likely value candid founder journeys, actionable tactics, and long-term, asset-light growth. A standout trait is the willingness to discuss failures, pivots, and personal routines, making it useful for peers seeking real-world guidance on budget-conscious entrepreneurship and product-led growth.

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