Typeshare's $34k MRR bootstrapped journey - Sam Shore

Typeshare's $34k MRR bootstrapped journey - Sam Shore

Author: James McKinven March 5, 2025 Duration: 15:10

Sam Shore is the co-founder of Typeshare, a writing platform made to create and publish text across the internet. Typeshare has made over $1m in revenue since it was started in 2021, with over 80,000 user, currently $34k MRR I’m speaking to Sam to find out how he started Typeshare as the first of 12 startups he was planning to build, and what made this stick.

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 01:10 Sam's entrepreneurial background
  • 02:03 Failed past projects
  • 03:31 12 startups in 12 months
  • 04:16 The idea for Typeshare
  • 05:38 Getting traction with Typeshare
  • 06:50 Getting to $15k MRR in 1 year with infuential partnerships
  • 09:52 How is Sam making sure he has fun with the business
  • 12:18 How to get better at writing online
  • 14:09 Recommendations

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Every Tuesday, James McKinven sits down for a short chat with someone who’s quietly building a business on their own terms. Indie Bites focuses on the real, often messy, beginnings of profitable, bootstrapped ventures. Instead of abstract theory, you’ll hear founders explain the exact moment an idea clicked, the scrappy ways they tested it without spending a fortune, and how they landed those crucial first few customers. The conversations are deliberately kept concise, getting straight to the practical insights that make a difference when you’re starting with limited time and resources. This podcast digs into the specifics of creating a sustainable income independently, covering the intersection of entrepreneurship, marketing, and hands-on business tactics. It’s for anyone who prefers learning from direct experience rather than corporate playbooks, offering a regular dose of motivation and actionable advice from people who are actually doing the work.
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