Solopreneur Alex does $300,000 + in yearly revenue with "Boring Business"

How Alex Turned a "Boring" Business into a $300k+ Annual Revenue Success - Embracing simplicity.

In the world of startups, there's often a dichotomy between "cool"

businesses that sound impressive at parties and "boring" businesses

that simply make money. Alex, a solo founder, has found success by

embracing the latter. Recently hitting $300,000 in annual revenue, Alex

shares his journey and insights into why running a "boring" business

can be the key to a fulfilling lifestyle.

cyberleads.com

The Birth of Cyberleads, Alex's current venture, is a monthly list of

funded companies likely to outsource specific services. For example, a

design studio might find companies that recently raised funds and are

in need of design services. Subscribers receive not only the list but also

the decision makers' contact information, making it easier to reach out

and offer their services.

The Importance of Simplicity 

One of the key lessons Alex emphasizes is the power of simplicity.

"One thing that I think especially solo entrepreneurs can leverage is

use simplicity as a differentiator," he says. From the product itself to the

landing page, keeping things straightforward helps attract and retain

customers. For Cyberleads, this means manually verifying data to

ensure accuracy and providing a clear, easy-to-understand service.

B2B vs. B2C:

The Stark Differences Alex has experience in both B2C and B2B

markets, and he notes a significant difference between the two.

B2B customers are often more willing to spend money if it saves time

or generates income. "If it's for your business and it costs a thousand

dollars per month, but it has the potential to save you ten hours or

make you ten thousand, you will buy it and you'll be very happy with it,"

Alex explains. This willingness to invest in business solutions contrasts

sharply with the B2C market, where even a $0.99 app can be a tough

sell. For Alex, the shift to a B2B model has been transformative,

allowing him to generate substantial revenue with fewer customers.

“ONE PRODUCT THAT PEOPLE WILL PAY FOR, WITH ONE DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL OVER & OVER AGAIN.

“WITH ME I STARTED THE LAUNCH OF CYBERLEADS ON PRODUCT HUNT, WHICH GOT ME MY FIRST 10 CUSTOMERS. AFTER THAT ITS REALLY A SENSE OF TRIAL AFTER TRIAL. I FOUND TWITTER WORKED VERY WELL FOR ME, SO THAT BECAME MY MAIN DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL TO GET TO WHERE I AM NOW”

ALEX SHOWS YOU WHAT PLATFORM HE STARTED WITH TO GET HIS FIRST 10 CUSTOMERS & HOW WE GREW IT FROM THERE

The video below talks about Alex’s 19 cool products he built to which only 1 (Cyberleads) became succesfull.

How he built a boring & simple product, chose a simple acquisition channel through trial & error & showcases step by step what he did to reach $300,000 in yearly revenue.

ALEX HAS MULTIPLE OFFERINGS WITHIN CYBERLEADS, THE MOST

LUCRATIVE OFFER HE TALKS ABOUT IS THE DONE FOR YOU, WHERE HE

CHARGES $2000 A MONTH FOR A DONE FOR YOU SERVICE OF COLD EMAIL

MARKETING TO LEADS AND BOOKING MEETINGS. IN ORDER FOR ALEX TO

REACH $1,000,000 YEARLY REVENUE, ALL HE NEEDS IS 40 CUSTOMERS

FROM THE ENTIRE PLANET, LET THAT SINK IN…

TOOLS ALEX USED TO BUILD & SCALE $300,000 in yearly revenue

BUILDING CYBERLEADS & ITS FEATURES - airtable.com 

NEWSLETTER SOFTWARE FOR CUSTOMERS - buttondown.com

INITIAL LAUNCH OF PRODUCT ( where he got first 10 customers ) - producthunt.com

HIS CUSTOMER ACQUISITION CHANNEL - x.com