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Dear founder,

If you’re an indie hacker, you’ll find my book Zero to Sold very useful. And, more importantly, you’ll very likely know the Indie Hackers forums (and the recently paused Indie Hackers podcast), where you can learn from thousands of other founders building their products and legacies. Channing Allen is the co-founder of this community and, therefore, the co-inventor of the name “Indie Hacker.”​

Besides coining the name, he has been working tirelessly on making the community a great place for indie hackers. In our conversation, we dive into the work that goes into running a profitable community, how he and his (twin brother) co-founder Courtland deal with constraints and priorities, and why they stopped recording the podcast.

​Channing is a deep thinker and has a very strategic approach to running a business. You’ll learn much more than community-building here: this is a rare glimpse into the mind of a leader, a strategist, and a philosopher. Enjoy!

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