What milestones should I share publicly?

Revenue milestones ($1K, $5K, $10K MRR), user milestones (100, 1,000, 10,000 users), and journey milestones (6 months building, first hire, first churn). Smaller milestones work early on; the bar rises as your audience grows.

Should I share revenue numbers publicly?

For most indie hackers and early-stage founders, yes. The transparency builds trust and community. If you have competitive concerns, share growth percentages or ranges instead of exact figures.

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