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Overwhelmed with excitement

r/SideProject
7/11/2025

Content Summary

Developer shares excitement about securing a major partnership for their side project that unexpectedly grew beyond expectations. With 2 months to integrate systems and prepare for cybersecurity market acquisition, they seek advice on managing rapid growth while completing their main project. Comments emphasize strategic planning and maintaining momentum.

Opinion Analysis

Mainstream opinions emphasize strategic planning and momentum maintenance. Select_Potato_6232 highlights the common phenomenon of side projects outperforming main ventures. KindDoctor4142 provides structured advice advocating clear prioritization and partner collaboration. No direct conflicts emerge, but implicit tension exists between celebration needs and execution demands. Debate centers on optimal balance between organic growth and structured scaling.

SAAS TOOLS

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USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Overwhelm from managing multiple projects
  • Pressure to integrate systems within tight deadlines
  • Stress management during rapid growth

Problems to Solve:

  • Coordinating integration between two projects
  • Scaling operations for market acquisition
  • Maintaining focus under pressure

Potential Solutions:

  • Create detailed 8-week implementation plan
  • Prioritize critical path items
  • Leverage partner resources for support

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Developing side projects as innovation incubators
  • Strategic partnerships with established companies

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Targeted push in cybersecurity market
  • Leveraging early partnership credibility

Monetization & Product:

  • Implied high-value partnership (multi-million MRR)
  • Mobile testing as feature development priority

User Engagement:

  • Community validation through Reddit sharing
  • Maintaining developer enthusiasm during scaling