Podcast · ~60 min

Creating a $200k Side Project Without Writing a Line of Code with Ben Tossell

Ben Tossell · Indie Hackers Free Beginner

Ben Tossell built Makerpad past $200K as a side project entirely on no-code (Webflow, Airtable, Zapier, Memberstack) before Zapier acquired it. He breaks down the actual stack and how the pieces fit, which demystifies what a serious no-code business looks like under the hood. Useful if you want to picture your own architecture.

  • A real business ran on Webflow, Airtable, and Zapier
  • Kept operations radically simple to move fast
  • No-code side project to acquisition is possible
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It answers 3 questions

  1. Can I really build a serious business on no-code, or will I hit a wall?
  2. Is no-code cheaper than hiring a developer?
  3. I'm a domain expert with no coding background. Should I spend a month learning a no-code tool myself or hire a no-code freelancer?

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