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Build & ship your first profitable SaaS—watch me do it live and copy every step
Learn Next.js, FastAPI, deployment strategies, and marketing tactics through real-world implementation. I'm documenting every step of building a $10,000 MRR business—the wins, failures, and everything in between.
Self-taught programmer building with AI assistance (Cursor). Perfect for developers who want to see modern, practical approaches to SaaS development and scaling.
Complete Video Library
Step-by-step tutorials from my ongoing journey, covering everything from concepts to deployment.
Introduction to Journey to 10K MRR project
In this video I give an overview of the project as well as an initial roadmap
Importance of Social Media & What I am doing for Journey 10K to succeed
this video discusses the benefits of social media and urges you to start a presence online. it also presents the upsides as well as some of the possible downsides and my own approach to it
Tech Stack we will be using for Journey to 10K MRR
This video explains why we will be using Next JS, Python FastAPI, Clerk and Railway
Learn Next JS in 30 minutes 🥳
In this video I will cover all the basics you need to get started with Next JS and demonstrate how you can build apps with it right away.
How to make X posts that get good views
In this video I share what I have learned from my time on X to make it easier for you to know: what to post and how to post it
How to build FastAPI backend for a Next JS project
In this video we will be building a simple FastAPI backend for a Next JS project while reviewing some basic Next JS stuff.
Building a Next JS chat app with streaming components with FastAPI backend
In this video I will outline how I build this chatgpt like chat app with streaming components for stock and weather data. the components are beautiful and update in real-time.
How to keep things simple and dealing with complexity
In this video, we discuss a very important aspect of App building. which is to keep things simple at first and stick to the core feature(s) and being mindful of the complexity which might creep in
How to deploy Apps on Railway part- 1: Static websites & html/js + FastAPI webapps
In this video we will cover the basics of Railway and deploy a static/informational website and a html/js website with a chat using FastAPI backend and OpenAI library
How to deploy NextJS & NextJS + FastAPI apps
In this video we will learn to deploy both pure NextJS and NextJDS + FastAPI backend apps on Railway
How to set-up DBs part-1: General Postgres set-up
In This 11th video on our Journey to 10K MRR, we will learn about how to spin up Postgres DBs in seconds in Railway and use them from any Python script
How to add Postgres and Redis to a webapp - part-2 of DB set-up
This is the second part of the Database set-up videos. We will build a chatgpt clone and implement postgres DB for it as well as a Redis DB for rate-limiting, all in 40 minutes
How to set-up user authentication for your app using Clerk part-1
In this video we will learn how to set-up clerk user authentication step by step. In the second part(14th chapter) we will learn how to add metadata directly to the user in clerk's db and add fastapi backend which can retrieve user information from the clerk's db
How to set-up user authentication for your app using Clerk part-2
In this video we continue from part-1 and learn how to add metadata directly to the user in clerk's database. We also build a FastAPI backend that can retrieve user information from Clerk's database, enabling seamless user authentication across your full-stack application.
What is the $ value of an app idea & importance of marketing
In this 15th video on our Journey to 10k MRR we discuss that every app idea has a $ value and the factors that determine it are "conversion rate" and "your app's reach". We talk about general strategies on how to maximize both
Boosting Conversions 101: Bad vs. Best-Practice Landing Pages Explained
Watch as we put two nearly identical dark-mode landing pages head-to-head. Page 1 is packed with conversion-killing mistakes—generic headlines, information overload, too many CTAs. Page 2 applies proven best practices: benefit-driven value prop, single clear call-to-action, social proof, urgency cues, and risk-reversal messaging. Built with Tailwind CSS and DaisyUI.
How to implement Clerk subscription billing
In this video we will learn how to implement Clerk subscription billing which allows us to automate subscriptions to our apps easily and comes with pricing table component.
The Soufflé Effect: How Marketing Makes Your User Base Rise
In this video we will explore a theory I had that I call Souffle effect. Where the energy we pour into marketing our app will make the group of genuinely interested people(potential customers) rise just as the heat in the oven makes the Souffle rise.
Template App: Better email replies AI assistant
In this video, we'll build a smart email assistant template that transforms how you handle email responses. The app analyzes incoming emails, breaks them down into key points, and lets users craft responses using AI-suggested replies or custom input. Once you've addressed each point, the AI generates a polished, professional email that ensures nothing gets missed. Perfect for busy professionals who want to respond thoughtfully without spending hours on email composition.
🔮 Coming Soon
This journey is constantly evolving. More exciting content is on the way!
Subscription Payments
What it takes and general plan going forward
Using Github as marketing
And more...
Stay tuned for more comprehensive tutorials and strategies from my live journey!
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About Echo Hive
Hi, I'm the creator behind Echo Hive and the "Journey to 10K MRR" project! I'm a self-taught programmer passionate about building innovative software and sharing my knowledge. My development process heavily incorporates AI assistance, especially using tools like Cursor, which allows me to build and iterate quickly.
This journey is my live experiment in building a sustainable business, and I'm thrilled to share every step – the wins, the challenges, and the lessons learned – with you. The goal is to create a valuable resource and a community for anyone interested in a practical, modern approach to app development and entrepreneurship.