A failed microSaaS turned into paid consulting work
A product built a few years ago failed as a product business. It was meant to give software teams ready-made so they could start building faster. It included , logging, , and CI/CD from the start.
The problem was that likely already had their own . They did not need a full new system. They only needed help adding one or more missing pieces inside their own setup and preferred .
The product knowledge became the basis for paid , with flexible hours, location freedom, and strong income.
Key points
- A failed product became the foundation for work.
- Customers already had and wanted specific missing features added.
- The useful features included , logging, , and CI/CD.
- The work reused lessons from building the original product.
- The original lifestyle goals were reached through services, not product sales.