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Indie Hacking Template

SaaS MRR Update — copy-paste video template

Announce your MRR milestone in the format that actually gets engagement. Pre-written indie hacking dialog — the hype, the reality check, and the lessons.

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What’s included in this template

Characters
classic-peter, classic-brian, classic-stewie
Niches
indie hacking
Lines
5 dialog lines
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Script JSON5 lines
// Paste into ClipsGen.ai → New Composition → Paste a script{
  "title": "Hit $3k MRR — here's what I'd do differently",
  "hook": "Peter just crossed $3k MRR. Brian is asking the inconvenient questions.",
  "lines": [
    {
      "variantSlug": "classic-peter",
      "text": "[excited] We hit $3k MRR! That's the dream!",
      "expression": "excited",
      "side": "left"
    },
    {
      "variantSlug": "classic-brian",
      "text": "[neutral] How many hours did you work to get there?",
      "expression": "neutral",
      "side": "right"
    },
    {
      "variantSlug": "classic-peter",
      "text": "[shocked] I don't… I don't track that.",
      "expression": "shocked",
      "side": "left"
    },
    {
      "variantSlug": "classic-brian",
      "text": "[smug] You're probably making $4 an hour. Congrats on beating minimum wage.",
      "expression": "smug",
      "side": "right"
    },
    {
      "variantSlug": "classic-stewie",
      "text": "[dry] The milestone isn't the revenue. It's proving someone will pay you twice.",
      "expression": "neutral",
      "side": "center"
    }
  ]
}
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What niche works best for this template?
Indie hacking, SaaS, bootstrapping, and solo founder content. The format delivers a real lesson while riding the 'milestone reveal' hook — high engagement in the building-in-public community.
Do I need to hit $3k MRR to use this?
No — the script is a template. Edit the MRR number to your own milestone, or change the topic entirely to any SaaS/founder lesson. The structure works for any 'I achieved X, here's what I learned' format.
Can I add my own lessons to the script?
Yes. The script is fully editable. Add lines, change the numbers, insert your actual learning. The template is a starting point, not a constraint.
How does this compare to a Twitter thread?
Twitter threads get buried. A 30-second video with the same lesson gets suggested to new audiences on TikTok, Reels, and Shorts. The format converts the same insight into discovery content.
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