Jordan Kennedy // Indie Maker

Optimize images ruthlessly. Speed is a feature.

Wake up. Kick ass. Sleep. Repeat.

Will people miss your product when it's gone, or will they find an alternative in 5 minutes?

Reading about entrepreneurship won't make you an entrepreneur. Building things will.

Marketing on a budget tip: build internal links between your content. It helps SEO and keeps visitors on your site longer.

Confession: I still get imposter syndrome when successful developers follow me.

Are we building tools to save time, or just finding new ways to fill it?

Some days I question everything. Other days I feel unstoppable. Both are valid.

Work-life balance as a solo founder: sometimes it's 70/30, sometimes it's 30/70. The key is intentionality.

Text contrast isn't optional. If users can't read it, they can't use it.

Side projects are becoming main projects faster than ever before.

Normalize supporting other creators without expecting anything in return.

We're in the golden age of indie creation. Don't waste it.

Compound interest applies to learning, relationships, and habits—not just money.

Every expert was once a beginner who refused to give up.

Your future self will thank you for the skills you develop today.

Weekend reminder: rest isn't laziness—it's an investment in tomorrow’s productivity.

Lesson learned: Your first app will be terrible. Your second will be bad. Your third might be decent. Embrace the progression.

Fellow indie makers: What's your biggest challenge right now? Building features, finding users, or staying motivated? Let's help each other out. 💪

Building in public feels vulnerable until you realize everyone else is figuring it out as they go too.

How do you know when it's time to pivot vs. push through the struggle?

Color alone should never convey meaning. Use icons, text, or patterns as well.

The indie maker community is the most supportive group I've ever been part of. 🥹

What's the best advice you've received that you initially ignored?

Marketing on a budget tip: join communities where your ideal customers hang out. Provide value first, promote second.

Your energy is finite. Spend it on things that move the needle.

If you had to restart your entrepreneurial journey with only $100, what would you do first?

Learn to say no to good opportunities so I could say yes to great ones.

Assuming wait time is the same, which loading indicator feels faster—a progress bar or spinning circle?

Done is better than perfect. Shipped is better than planned.