#364 - How a Loud Neighbor Pushed Us to Get Our Own Office

#364 - How a Loud Neighbor Pushed Us to Get Our Own Office

Author: Tiago Ferreira November 4, 2025 Duration: 31:04

I share my journey from working at home to trying co-working spaces, and then renting my own office. I talk about challenges like noise and limited hours that made me and my co-founder look for a better fit. Now, with our own office, we have more freedom, flexibility, and the chance to build a community of indie makers. If you’re bootstrapping your business, you’ll relate to my honest take on finding the right work environment.


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Timestamps by PodSqueeze

Introduction and Episode Overview (00:00:00)  

Podcast Promotion and Audience Engagement (00:01:32)  

Early Work-from-Home Experience (00:02:56)  

Searching for a Co-working Space (00:04:20)  

Joining and Adjusting to the Co-working Space (00:05:33)  

Benefits of the Co-working Space (00:06:46)  

Community and Social Aspects (00:08:01)  

Emerging Issues: Limited Access Hours (00:09:15)  

Recording and Meeting Space Limitations (00:10:25)  

Major Issue: Noise and Lack of Control (00:11:40)  

Attempts to Resolve Noise Issue (00:12:43)  

Frustration with Management and Decision to Leave (00:13:52)  

Office Space Search and Comparisons (00:18:09)  

Finding the Ideal Office Space (00:20:30)  

Finalizing the Office Decision (00:21:46)  

Advantages and Vision for the New Office (00:23:54)  

Potential Downsides and Reflections (00:25:16)  

Capitalism and Having Options (00:26:23)  

Interaction with Co-working CEO (00:27:15)  

Preparing to Leave and Final Thoughts (00:28:10)  

Office Market Comparison and Future Plans (00:29:14)  

Community Building and Episode Wrap-up (00:30:23)


Tiago Ferreira is a full-time builder, an Indie Founder who operates without venture capital, turning ideas into revenue-generating startups entirely on his own terms. This podcast is the audio journal of that specific journey, focused on the craft of entrepreneurship and the tangible goal of hitting $100,000 in annual recurring revenue. You’ll hear Tiago’s own candid reflections-the wins, the setbacks, and the daily lessons learned while bootstrapping. The conversations extend beyond his own desk, featuring interviews with other entrepreneurs who understand the grind of building something from nothing. It’s a deep dive into the practical realities of independent creation, from product development and marketing to mindset and sustainable growth. Tuning into this podcast feels like getting real talk from a fellow maker who’s in the trenches, making it a valuable companion for anyone navigating the often solitary path of building a business with autonomy at its core. The focus remains squarely on actionable insights and shared experiences within the indie maker community.
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