How Julian Made $400,000 a Year With a Six-Day SaaS Project

Ever wonder how someone could make over $400,000 a year from an app they built in just six days? Turns out, it’s possible, and Julian Nom is living proof. This guy went from three-hour commutes and 9-to-5s to solopreneur life with a doctor’s salary. The secret? Knowing how to find and attract the right customers and a knack for leveraging existing platforms. Let’s dive in to see how Julian pulled it off and what we can learn from his story.

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The Journey Begins: From Commute Blues to Entrepreneurial Wins

Julian was like a lot of people out there — grinding away at a 9-to-5 and spending a whopping three hours commuting every day. But Julian used those hours wisely. Instead of just scrolling or daydreaming, he spent his time working on side projects. This hustle eventually led to the creation of Not Forms, a form builder for Notion users, which now pulls in a solid $37,000 in monthly recurring revenue (MRR).

But how did he go from an idea to a successful product so quickly? Well, a combination of platform leverage, scrappy marketing, and a fast MVP approach played a big role.

Finding the Idea: Scratching His Own Itch