From idea to $8.4k Revenue Building A Logo Design Tool
In this interview, Berk, the Co-founder of SketchlogoAi, explains how he bootstrapped his logo design tool from idea to $8.4k MRR
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In this interview, you’ll meet Berk. Berk is the co-founder of sketchlogoai , I found out about Berk on a Reddit thread under one of my posts. I reached out to him about his logo design tool and i felt it was in
In this interview, Berk shares
His backstory and how he started?
How he built the first version of his product MVP
How he got his first free and paid customers for his product?
What has been effective in attracting customers to his apps
His competitive advantages, what gives him an edge, and insights that have proven beneficial to his operations
What tools have helped him grow your product?
Which books, podcasts, or other resources have had the greatest impact on him?
What advice would he offer to entrepreneurs who are just starting out
Q: Hello! Who are you and what product are you working on currently?
I'm Berk, Co-Founder of Sketch Logo., Sketch Logo AI is a logo design tool that simplifies the creation of 2D-3D logos, illustrations, and tattoo designs with Ai.
Q: What is your backstory and how did you come up with your idea? Do you have any partners?
The Sketch Logo app originated from the question, 'What if you could bring your unique ideas to life without requiring advanced design knowledge or drawing skills?' Recognizing the transformative potential of AI in making this vision a reality, the creators of this app embarked on a journey to enhance the tool to its fullest extent. This application has been collaboratively developed by three partners.
Q: Take us through the process of building the first version of your product MVP?
We are a dynamic team of five professionals, consisting of three highly skilled developers and two accomplished marketing specialists. Each member of our development team brings extensive experience in app development, covering various aspects such as design, coding, and implementation. With a proven track record of successful projects, our collective expertise ensures the delivery of innovative and high-quality solutions that cater to the diverse needs of our clients.
In conjunction with our proficient developers, our two marketing specialists contribute strategic insights and industry know-how to the team. Their expertise enhances our approach to not only creating outstanding apps but also effectively positioning and promoting them in the market. Together, our team of five, comprising three developers and two marketing specialists, forms a well-rounded and collaborative group, poised to excel in both the technical and marketing aspects of our projects.
Q: How did you get your first customers for your product (Free or paid users)
We have created a strong backlink strategy using Boilerplate Marketing Guide called Next Starter AI. With this strategy, we won our first paid customer in just 3 days. We launched on Product Hunt in January, where it quickly rose to become the #5th product of the day.
Q: Since you launched your product, What has worked to attract customers
Backlinks, SEO blog posts, and social media content
Q: How is your product performing currently, and what are your plans for the future? Can you share your current metrics and revenue figures?
Currently, our product is visited by an average of 2,100 people per day. Our goal is for Sketch Logo AI to become a design tool known and widely used by everyone. In the 3 months following its launch, SketchlogoAi garnered 112K impressions and generated a total revenue of $8.4K.
Q: Since the inception of your business, have you gained any insights that have provided you with a competitive advantage and proven beneficial to your operations?
Taking advantage of feedback in the development of the product by always taking into account the problems of our customers.
Q: What tools have helped you grow your product?
We use NextStarter to grow our product
Q: What advice would you offer to entrepreneurs who are looking to start or have just begun their journey?
If you want to achieve success in a project, you must learn to be patient. No matter how much you believe, everything may not go the way you want right away. Some days your sales may be low or you may not reach your monthly goals. However, these situations should not intimidate you, on the contrary, you should continue to improve yourself by using the valuable feedback you receive. It is really important to be patient during all these processes.
Q: Thank you for taking the time to answer these questions! What is your contact info if people would like to get in touch with you?
Thank you, Berk, for this interview. Checkout sketchlogoai,
Let me know what you learned from this interview and have a productive week 🙏
Indie Tip of the Week
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Check out UnicornPlatform by John Rush
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If you are looking to create a website for your product, i recommend trying out their product. Give it a try and share your thoughts in the comments, Will love to hear about your thoughts.
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