Ryan's $2K MRR with Workspaces

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Today’s read:
2 founder stories
1 founder playbook
1 founder tweet

Estimated reading time: 8 mins

Founder story (1 of 2)

From Supply Chain to Tech Triumph: See how Ryan built a $2K MRR business with Workspaces.

See how Ryan has:

💼 Transitioned from a supply chain job to entrepreneurship.
🚀 Started Workspaces in 2020.
💰 Achieved a $2K monthly recurring revenue (MRR).
👥 Grown Workspaces to over 12,000 members.
🌐 Attracted over 70,000 monthly visitors to Workspaces' platform.
💡 Bootstrapped his venture.

My top 5 takeaways from Ryan's journey:

👉 Follow your passion, even if it means taking a different path than expected.
👉 Recognize opportunities in emerging trends, like remote work during the pandemic.
👉 Leverage existing networks and platforms to kickstart your venture.
👉 Consistency is key for sustainable growth; never miss an opportunity to connect with your audience.
👉 Embrace unconventional paths to entrepreneurship; side projects can lead to unexpected opportunities.

"Fail to plan, plan to fail. Wake up and be grateful for 3 things. Make food your medicine before medicine becomes your food. Don't worry about tomorrow, as it holds enough worries for itself. Just do it today." This embodies Ryan's resilience and strategic approach to life and business.

Read the full story on Founderoo.

Founder story (2 of 2)

Seth's sweet success: See how Insomnia Cookies grew from a college hobby to doing $200 Million in revenue last year.

In 2002, Seth Berkowitz, driven by his love for sweets, began baking and delivering cookies around his college campus. Fast forward to today, his venture, Insomnia Cookies, has grown into a powerhouse, generating over $200 million in revenue last year.

Founder playbook

From WeWork to Flow: See how Adam Neumann’s latest $1B venture plans to solve the housing crisis and promote community living.

See how Adam Neumann's latest venture, Flow, has:

🏢 Aimed to revolutionize residential real estate with a $350 million investment from Andreessen Horowitz.
💰 Sought to address the housing crisis and combat isolation in modern living environments.
👥 Fostered community living and offers renters an opportunity to build equity over time.
💼 Diverged from traditional rent models by incorporating modern technology, such as a proprietary app.
🚀 Driven by Neumann's entrepreneurial spirit despite controversies surrounding his previous venture, WeWork.

Here are my top 5 takeaways from Flow's journey:

👉 Embrace innovation and disruption in traditional industries to create meaningful change.
👉 Address societal challenges, such as the housing crisis, through innovative business models.
👉 Prioritize community and connection to enhance the living experience for residents.
👉 Utilize modern technology to streamline processes and improve user experience.
👉 Stay resilient and focused on the mission despite external challenges and criticism.

This encapsulates the essence of Flow's mission to disrupt the housing industry and reshape the way people live.

Read the full playbook on Founderoo.

Founder Twitter post

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