Side Hustle to $5K MRR: With a Tight Knit Community of Indie Founders

πŸš€ Co-Working Sessions
πŸ”₯ Monthly Demo Days
πŸ€— Personalized Feedback and Support
πŸ’ͺ Accountability Circle
πŸ“š Workshops and Courses
❀️ Direct 1:1 Help
And more...

Price Update - 1st January 2025

Upcoming Events -
πŸ“… Virtual Co-Working Sessions (4 times a week) πŸ’Ό
πŸ“… 5th December - New Case Study: Black Friday Secrets πŸš€
πŸ“… 19th December - Monthly Community Feedback call/Demo Day πŸ«‚

"Most Practical and Actionable Community"

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Building a business is hard.
Doing it alone is harder...

Join a tight knit group of indie founders, creators and solopreneurs growing together.

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Your problems are unique

Your family doesn't understand what you're going through.
Your friends are oblivious to entrepreneurship.
And reading more content doesn't resolve your challenges.
You need someone who "gets" you

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Nobody gives you honest feedback

People close to you don't want to hurt you.
Finding someone to give you feedback is a pain in the butt.
And Twitter Influencers keep regurgitating the same generic advice every day 🀷
There's nobody to guide you

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Its easy to get stuck in a rut

How do you prioritize tasks?
Which aspect of your business do you focus on the most?
What are next 3 steps you should be taking?
You struggle to gain clarity

Your community is here to help...

πŸ€— We understand your challenges. we've been there, done that and want to help you.
πŸ€” We will give you honest feedback so you can be true to your business.
πŸ“ˆ And we will keep you accountable to your goals so you're always moving forward.

A support system for independent entrepreneurs

Bhanu

Founder, SiteGPT and Feather.so

"Indie Masterminds is 100% worth the price.I was skeptical going in, because I don't know the people that are in the mastermind. So I didn't think I would get anything out of it. But because Ayush created this,I wanted to give it a shot and
it is 100% worth it.""
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Sanat

Co-founder, Hirevire

"Joined for the indie mastermind.
Stayed for the community. Ayush spends a lot of time gathering indie opportunities and lessons for this small group of like minded folks.
10/10 will recommend you join the community."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Max

Founder, BoltAThread

"Ayush has been instrumental in my journey to becoming an indie hacker. He’s provided great resources and always provided me in the right direction for any problems. Very hard to find active and helpful communities and this one has been a good experience. I fully support joining this community to get ahead further in your path to financial freedom."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Vikra

Creator, Cognition

"There are only a few paid communities that offer 3-5x value of what we invest - and Ayush's community is one among the high-value communities. I am mostly active in deep work sessions and monthly community calls, which help me follow a routine for creatively demanding tasks and keep my goals in check. The members are cool - I am lucky enough to collaborate with a couple of 'em on projects. The community listens to your ideas and more importantly, shows you solutions to become better. If a friend has a limited budget and can only invest in one community, I'd point them here.""⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Jose

Founder, Troves AI

"Of all the indie hacker/founder communities, this is the one I frequent the most. Members are humble and yet there's many success stories. There's a strong sense of community and regular group video sessions for co-working, masterminds etc."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Meera

Founder, VideoToBe

"Fantastic community with Ayush leading the way. Weekly co-working sessions and the cohorts are integral part of this community. The right amount of criticism and encouragement. I am bootstrapping a product and this community is instrumental in its growth.."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Jonny

B2B Creator and Meta alum

"I've really enjoyed the Indie Masterminds group. It's small but mighty.
Members are active and share openly, making the community engaging. Ayush pushes us to set monthly goals and hold us accountable for our deliverables.
The group is diverse. Some work on their projects full-time, others part-time. This mix helps when doubts creep in. Sharing fears and challenges makes us feel connected and understood.
The small wins channel is inspiring.
It shows everyone's progress and motivates us to keep going despite the struggles.
This community is about building something meaningful and gaining freedom in our lives. We grow by helping each other grow.
Thanks to this community for the support and inspiration""
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Vikash Kumar Prajapati

Founder, BulkMockup.com

"I have been on the internet space for last 10 years.
I was always at lookout for a community like this. I have been part of few other communities,
but indie masterminds stand outs among others.
It stands out in terms of value, connection and guidance you get from other members.
I wish I could have joined sooner.
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Prasanna

Co-founder, Hirevire

""I would highly recommend Indie Mastermind,
if you are serious about building products.
I like these especially -
- Sessions on Marketing ideas & validations
- Fellow creator 's problem & how they approach in the hot seat sessions
- Action focused mini sprints
On top of all these,
Ayush is a friendly & straightforward person,
whom we can rely upon for Accountability & Validations""
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Premium Workshops and Courses

SEO - Zero to One

SEO Advanced

Lead Magnet Mastery

Cold Email Mastery

Pricing

Price Update - 1st January 2025

6 month pass

$147 every 6 months

  • 6 Month Community Membership

  • $0.82 per day

Annual Pass

$197/Year

  • 12 Month Community Membership

  • $0.54 per day

Lifetime Pass

$397/Once

  • Lifetime Community Membership

  • Priceless 🀩

What's Included in the Membership...

  • Private chat group + forum (125+ members)

  • Virtual Co-Working (3-5 times a week)

  • Weekly and Monthly Accountability Standups

  • Courses, workshops, deep dive sessions on topics like Marketing, Positioning, Pricing, SEO, Copywriting etc.

  • Monthly feedback calls and demo days

  • 1:1 Intros with other founders and creators

  • 30 minute 1:1 strategy session (once a quarter)

  • Private Book Club

You're ALREADY paying for it!

With your TIme

Every day that you spend building the wrong thing, not getting the right feedback, guidance or mentorship.You pay the price of it with your wasted time and effort.The right insight at the right time can change the face of your business.It can save 6 months of your time going down the wrong road chasing the wrong business idea.What is the value of 6 months of your time and effort?What is the cost of trying out the wrong marketing strategy?What is the cost of spending countless hours building the wrong thing?Think about it!

What you get

Private Community Forum

A tight-knit community of 145+ members across 16 time zones.
Creators, makers, indie hackers from all around the world.
Learning and growing together everyday.

Community Meetups

Community feedback calls, retrospectives and demo days.
Where the group helps you move forward towards your goals.

Deep Dive Workshops

Highly actionable deep dive courses and workshops.
Sessions on topics like - Early Stage Marketing, Positioning, Pricing Strategies, SEO, Copywriting etc.

Virtual Co-Working

Virtual Deep Work Sessions with fellow members of the community.
3-5 times a week, 1-2 Hours per session

Daily and Weekly Standups

Accountability Circle

Ongoing accountability to keep you focused towards your goals.

Lessons from the trenches

Behind the scenes look at the good, bad and ugly. As I transparently share whatever I learn while building a profitable, independent business.

Community Book Club

Community-Only book club where we read 1 book around entrepreneurship every month.Monthly live sessions to discuss the top lessons from the book of the month

Accountability Challenges

Community Only challenges, sprints and demo days.So that you stay on track towards your goals, get external accountability and do work that actually moves the needle.

1:1 Introductions

Every month you get matched with 1 cool founder from the community.So you can expand your network and learn from the wisdom from a wide network of entrepreneurs

Exclusive Resources

The Right resources to help you at every step...

πŸ’° Deals and discounts
πŸ’ͺ Expert sessions and guest interviews
πŸ“š Quick trainings and tutorials
And lots more...

Who is this for?

Indie SaaS Founders πŸ“ˆ

  • Find hidden opportunities in niche markets

  • Run growth experiments that actually work

  • Achieve Product Market Fit

Service Businesses Owners 🏹

  • Monetize your skills

  • Get more leads, calls and clients

  • Grow your freelance or agency offerings

Creator Entrepreneurs πŸ“š

  • Grow your newsletter, podcast or social following

  • Productize your knowledge

  • Sell more courses, e-books and memberships

For the creatives, the misfits, the generalists... for the crazy ones!

If you want to build a side hustle or a small business on the internet, and you're looking for like minded people to hang out with.This is the place for you!Even if right now, you have no idea what you want to build, or have too many ideas, we will keep you accountable, we will help you ship, and we will be there by your side when you need to take some tough decisions.If you're a creative entrepreneur, we're your tribe.

More Courses and Workshops

πŸš€ Early Stage Marketing

How to grow your business in the early days, with no audience and no budget.Real world insights, actionable tactics and pro tips.

πŸ“ The Power of Positioning

How to stand out in crowded markets and attract your ideal customers.Actionable strategies to become a category of 1.

✍️Crazy Good Landing Pages

How to build high converting landing pages.Persuasive copy, stunning design and conversion rate optimization techniques.

What members say...

Joe Callender

Founder, ArtThinkMake

"Ayush's Landing Page Workshop has been indispensable toward getting me quickly up to speed on performing copywriting research techniques and helping me identify the copywrite model to use within the same day of the workshop. Ayush is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and responsive to requests for guidance! Highly recommend!! "⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Priyanka

Co-founder, ProductLogz

"Cutting the chaos, Ayush is leading a small, diverse, inclusive genuine community of indie builders and I am glad I could join in.
Looking forward to more such engaging sessions! 😊""
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Sathya

Founder, YVisuals App

"For creative solopreneurs, a tribe of like-minded people is often the missing component. All thanks to Ayush' Indie Masterimnds now we have a sounding board & a support system to help each one of us carry on with our journey"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Jill

Notion Expert

"If you’re a woman and a builder, Indie Masterminds community is a welcoming space where you can bounce ideas around and benefit from a wealth of expertise and experience."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What members have built...

More from members...

Gavin Bryan

Full Stack Developer and Founder

"Has been so inspiring to be part of a community of like minded members. As a solo software developer I feel connected and can openly share thoughts, alongside progress and receive valuable honest feedback. Ayush has really helped me along this journey and can’t thank him enough for setting up this fantastic community which I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ali Abidi

Founder, Family Tech Help

"I joined in one of the monthly sessions, and am an active member of the community. Ayush created one of the most practical, valuable communities I’ve ever been a part of, and I’ve been part of many. I would recommend this to everyone!"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Abhijeet

SaaS Founder

"The Indie mastermind community fast-tracks your journey to achieving your goals. In a few weeks after joining, I finished my MVP and had two sales calls with potential customers and I also had a lot of 'aha' moments while talking to Ayush and fellow indie hackers. It's amazing how accountable you are to yourself with the help of your fellow community members, which is one of the reasons why I've subscribed again to be part of the community."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Why does this community exist?

More authenticity, less chest thumping!

Every social media platform today is flooded with "influencers" shouting from the rooftops about their glorious achievements. Their only goal - to extract as much money out of you as possible.Unfortunately, social media algorithms are designed in such a way that the loudest voices win out.There is no space left for honest, real conversations. Heck, if you don't have a thousand followers, it almost feels like you're shouting in the void like a crazy person.Social media isn't social anymore!The only solution is to form small communities like this one. We're algorithm free, conducive to honest conversations and encourage free flowing exchanges.Doesn't matter if you have 1 follower or a million.We're a community of equals. There is no influencer lecturing you from a podium. We're just a bunch of peers learning from each other.No one is here to grow their following.No one is here to sell their product to you.No one is here to thump their chest like gorilla.We're all here for authentic human connection.The question is - are you interested in authentic human connection?

Our private community podcast

0 to $20K MRR in 12 months with Bhanu Teja

The power of building in public. How Bhanu works on 2 SaaS startups in parallel. (Feather and SiteGPT)
How he builds new features, how he comes up with new ideas for projects and lots more...

Measurement Marketing with Kyani

How to measure, what to measure and why to measure it?
The metrics that matter for your marketing.
Learn from an expert marketer and copywriter.

Canva Magic Workshop
with Sathya

Build top notch design assets for your project.
Even if you're a Canva newbie!
Learn from one of the best visual artists on Twitter.

Some of our book club sessions

The $100 Startup

The best lessons and insights on building profitable micro businesses.A deep dive conversation into the book - The $100 Startup.

The Mom Test

How to talk to customers to validate your business idea.A deep dive conversation into the book - The Mom Test.

$100M Offers

How to make offers so good people feel stupid saying no.A deep dive conversation into the book - The Mom Test.

Meet Your Host

Hey there πŸ‘‹ I am Ayush, I'm a Founder, Writer and a Creator-Entrepreneur.
I quit corporate slavery back in August 2021 and since then I've built 12 products and 3 service businesses. I am also the creator of SuperFrameworks, the co-founder of Elephas App and the co-founder of BestPMJobs
I strongly believe in the power of community to help us become better entrepreneurs, and better people!
Which is why I started the Indie Masterminds community.
It's a safe space for creative entrepreneurs to come together and learn and grow with each other.
If that sounds interesting to you, then come join us.

FAQs

Do you offer purchasing power parity?

Yes, we offer discounts based on location and income levels. Use the chat icon in the bottom right corner to ask for a discount code

Why is this paid? I can just join a free community.

When you're not paying for something, you are the product being sold.Most free communities are promotion zones where people are only looking to build an audience and grow their business at the cost of YOUR attention.Indie Masterminds has a single purpose - Growing your business.3 more benefits to joining the community:1. It filters out people who are not serious about their business 🀷
2. It keeps you accountable (you learn more from something when you have paid for it, yes it's human psychology 🧠)
3. It can pay for the host's time and effort (so the members don't hassle over the logistics all the time)πŸ˜€

Okay I get it, this is great, but founder communities cost thousands of dollars, why does this cost so less, what's the catch?

No catch. You are early, prices go up every month πŸ˜ƒ

What business model do I need to have to benefit from the community?

Any business model can work, but it's good if you fall into these 3 categories -1. Software business (B2B SaaS, B2C consumer products, etc.)
2. Content business (Newsletters, Podcasts, E-books, Courses, etc.)
3. Service business (Freelancing, Agency, Consulting, etc.)
If you're not sure of your business model yet, feel free to join, you can use the group to figure out your business model, your offering, and your marketing strategy.

I am an introvert. Will this work for me?

Indie Masterminds is a safe space with fellow like-minded entrepreneurs. You will never feel out of place or uncomfortable.

At what stage of my journey can I join?

At any stage:
- Full-time job but starting a side hustle.
- Pre-idea stage, market research, validating demand.
- Building distribution (A social media audience, newsletter, waitlist, etc.)
- Already have an idea, building the product, taking it to market. No revenue yet.
- Have revenue, looking to grow and scale your business.
You will be assigned a group according to your stage, so you will always have a chance to learn without feeling out of place.

Got more questions?

Just hit the tiny bubble on the right, let's chat πŸ™‹

Want more help?

Join the live mastermind cohorts

An exclusive 8 week experience, for those who need high touch feedback and guidance.
Runs 4 times a year, starts from $397.