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I'm a 35-year-old man with limited daily time. What should I focus on to build a sustainable side business in the long term?
r/SideProject
6/19/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jira | https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira | Project Management | Agile project tracking |
| Trello | https://trello.com | Project Management | Kanban-style task boards |
| Monday | https://monday.com | Project Management | Work OS platform |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Limited daily time (2 hours)
- Difficulty balancing full-time job and family
- Energy drain from SaaS development/maintenance
Problems to Solve:
- Finding sustainable side business with limited time
- Identifying simple, unsolved problems
- Building distribution channels
Potential Solutions:
- Solving simple, real-world problems
- Building personal brand and distribution
- Creating content/YouTube channel
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Solving simple, real-world problems
- Building personal brand and distribution
- Creating content/YouTube channel
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Personal branding through blogging, social media
- Documenting journey and building network
Monetization & Product:
- Focus on solving problems people will pay for
- Building MVPs and validating market fit
User Engagement:
- Live coding streams with Q&A
- Building community through content creation