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First 5$ from Gumroad!

Today I just made my first 5$ from Gumroad. 🥳

I know it's almost nothing, but after my failed launch, I consider this as a win :) It really helped me to regain my motivation.

The best part? Well, the product is actually pay-what-you-want. And 9 people already bought it before for free.

I am happy that people even get it for free but making actual sales made me happier :)

Ah, the reason I made it "free" actually the trust. I was sure that other indie makers who can afford and see the benefit will pay. And I wanted to give some headstart to those people who are just starting because I know how hard it is to find premium-grade tools, content, templates when you start from zero.

Anyway, I take this as a good start to 2021 🚀 My first product made 5 upvotes on PH and 5$ revenue :) Now I have some metrics to beat with my next product.

Wish me luck 💪

If you want to check what did I build here's the link 👇
https://gum.co/infomail

posted to
Gumroad
on January 7, 2021
  1. 2

    Looking good.

    If I'll ever need some email templates you may get another $5 as I am what you can call a "generous god". (insert meme)

    Jk congrats 💪

    1. 1

      Ahah :) Well, I don't underestimate 5$, especially when people are willing to pay even tho they can get it for free! Thanks for the good wishes 🔥

      1. 2

        You shouldn't def a good sign I was just being "funny"

  2. 2

    Congratulations on the first money. Very cool. Stay focused, don't give up, and it can be much more. Good luck out there! :)

  3. 2

    That's a very good start, wish you lots of success for future.

    1. 1

      Thanks alot. Likewise 🚀

  4. 2

    That's a good start! Congratulations on your first win.

    1. 2

      Thanks for the nice wishes 😊

  5. 2

    Congratz! Love the positive attitude, we all needed it. Keep pushing!

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      I started to side-hustle to keep my sanity and lower my stress. And believe it or not, that 5$ gives you a mental relieve. Seeing that other people care to pay your stuff is priceless. 🚀

  6. 2

    Congrats! The first sell is the hardest :) now you just have to scale :D
    Q: How do you promote your product?

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      Thanks, I am actually on my third sale now. 🥳 Well, i plan to create some short form content on Twitter to get some exposure but I don't rush.

      1. 1

        The first sale was 100% organic or did you promote your gumroad link somewhere?

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          Before the first sale i just shared over my Twitter and launched over PH, IH and HN. Non of them worked to be honest :) And the first sale is organic.

  7. 2

    Exactly what I need. Thanks Emre! 👍

    1. 1

      Thanks Damon,

      Hearing that from you is extra motivating. 😎 Will be waiting your feedback after you start to use. Ideally with that cool tool called Testimonial :)

  8. 2

    Just bought your templates too! Great work :)

    1. 1

      Hey, thanks alot. 🥳

      Also feel free to reach when you need any help with them. More than happy to assist :)

  9. 2

    Congrats! I plan to launch my first product on Gumroad soon, hope to earn something too :)

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      Thanks for the food wishes. Just go for it :) Even 5$ makes you happier.

  10. 2

    Ah, I know that feel. Congratulations!

    1. 1

      Thanks for the nice wishes 🥳

  11. 2

    Congratulations! I know how that feels. Here's to the first ker-ching of many!

    1. 1

      Thanks 😊. It's nothing but the mental relieve it gives is priceless :)

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    1. 1

      Wow thanks for those nice words. Just build and ship, people who find value will give you the appreciation 🚀🥳

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