Re: He made $3M with Google Sheets???

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Here’s what we got for you today:

How Karthik went from a boring finance job to scaling his no-code software to over $3,000,000 in revenue.

Read time: 2min 58sec

How did it all start?

Karthik's story is like many of ours. After studying finance and entering the finance industry, he quickly realized it wasn't for him.

He wasn't satisfied or passionate about his work.

So, he made a bold move - he quit his job to pursue an MBA at one of India's top business schools.

After finishing his MBA, Karthik chose to start a special and different adventure.

Instead of a high-paying regular job, he chose to become an entrepreneur.

He noticed a significant shift in the talent economy, with high-performing individuals seeking more flexibility in their jobs.

Freelancing and remote jobs were on the rise…

…but there was a problem - the existing platforms were of low quality.

…And Flexiple was born.

Karthik spotted a golden opportunity. He saw that these platforms weren't meeting the needs of companies or freelancers.

So, he came up with Flexiple, a platform aimed at pre-vetting individuals to match them with the right roles that offered the flexibility they desired.

The initial challenges.

Initially, Karthik tried building Flexiple using traditional coding methods. But like many entrepreneurs, he hit a roadblock - there was no market demand for the product he created.

This challenge led to a crucial pivot.

Karthik turned to no-code tools, starting with something as simple as…

…Google Sheets.

Eventually, he progressed to using Bubble.io to develop a full web application.

Scaling to Flexiple to $3,000,000 in revenue.

This strategic shift was game-changing.

By leveraging the power of no-code tools, Karthik could rapidly iterate and scale Flexiple.

The result?

An astounding $3 million in revenue.

This proves that you don't need complex coding skills to build and scale a successful online business.

Karthik's story with Flexiple teaches us important lessons…

First, focus on delivering customer value rather than just building a product. If your solution solves a problem, people will pay for it.

Second, no-code tools are incredibly powerful. They help people without technical skills to accomplish amazing things, by removing bottlenecks and allowing for fast growth.

Third, bootstrapping your startup is a viable path. Whether you're looking to attract investors or keep 100% of your company, growing through revenue is key.

…Aaaaand that’s a wrap🥳

And that, my friends, is how Karthik built a $3 million business with nothing but no-code tools.

It's a story of innovation, determination, and thinking outside the box.

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