48 hours to Exit: The Story of Freelancer CRM

TL;DR: Last week we exited! with the Micro Saas that was created in 48 hours at the Micro SaaS hackathon.

Born to be in Challenge

Our journey began in January 2022, when my business partner Kemal and I participated in a 48-hour Hackathon. As former freelancers, we intimately understood the pain points and struggled that our peers faced. This fueled our determination to create a solution empowering freelancers to manage their projects, clients, and finances seamlessly. Thus, Freelancer CRM was born.

The greatest challenge we faced was turning our idea into reality within the Hackathon's tight deadline. With only 48 hours, we had to prioritize our tasks, collaborate efficiently, and maintain our focus.

During the Hackathon, we managed to create the first version of Freelancer CRM. And we did it!

How can we grow?

Throughout our journey, we encountered several obstacles. The most significant challenges were reaching the correct target audiences, dealing with competition, and managing growth.

To overcome these, we relied on our network of fellow entrepreneurs, and supporters who provided invaluable guidance and encouragement. Our resilience and perseverance also played a critical role in overcoming the hurdles we faced. I already shared before, we made changes to our subscription system to create more revenue.

What we did do in this period?

Freelancer CRM has reached several milestones in just fourteen months. We attracted over 800 freelancers, developed a desktop application, unveiled a new Figma design, and generated fair revenue without spending on marketing. Our success is a testament to our hard work, determination, and ability to adapt.

You can find details on the posts that we shared before :

https://www.indiehackers.com/post/from-48-hours-to-6-months-a-short-story-of-a-microsaas-freelancercrm-ama-be91054986

https://medium.com/@etrexio/the-adventure-of-redesigning-freelancer-crm-cdb681b59598

What are the important points?

Our journey taught us the importance of perseverance, resilience, and staying focused on our goals. For aspiring entrepreneurs, we offer the following advice

• Conduct thorough market research to validate your idea or be your customer before trying to sell anything.
• Develop a clear and actionable business plan.
• Seek guidance from the communities.
• Be prepared to face challenges and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Stay focused on your goals, even when things get tough.

Finally we made it! What's next?

Today, we're thrilled to announce that we've made an exit to the USA for a confidential amount. Our journey from ideation to execution has been nothing short of incredible, and we couldn't be prouder of what we've accomplished in just a year.

As we look to the future, we're excited to explore new opportunities, grow our product, and continue supporting the freelance community. We're immensely grateful to everyone who believed in our vision, provided guidance, and helped us succeed.

Our story is a testament to the power of perseverance, resilience, and determination. May it inspire other entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams and make a positive impact on the world.