How to find a genuine problem to solve?
You won’t know until you ship. Many entrepreneurs advise us to create “must-have” products instead of “nice-to-have” ones.
But indiepreneurs like marc louvion have proven that even “nice-to-have” projects can still bring profits.
Distribution is just one part of the equation – the other part is understanding that people have more wants than needs in their lives.
1. Why girls buy Little Mismatched Socks?
Little Mismatched is a sock company that sells mismatched patterns to girls. The girls who wear them use this as a chance to show off how beautiful their socks are.
2. Why people are using TrustMRR.com
For founders (who list their startup)
✅ Proof of revenue – API-verified MRR instead of screenshots or claims.
✅ Builds trust with customers
✅ Boosts personal brand as a transparent, “building in public” founder.
✅ Great social proof for selling courses, templates, SaaS, or services.
✅ Inbound interest from investors, acquirers, or collaborators.
For people browsing the site
✅ Real-world benchmarks – see what similar SaaS/products earn.
✅ Idea validation – check if a niche or model is already making money.
✅ Market research – understand what types of products and pricing work.
✅ Lead source – agencies / consultants can find profitable SaaS as clients.
✅ Motivation – To know how real indie businesses grow MRR over time.
It doesn’t mean you shouldn’t focus on must-haves – they’re powerful.
But you can’t really know whether your product is a “must-have” or “nice-to-have” until you ship.
Just go, ship it, and you’ll find the difference.