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How Aurelian acquired customers
Tools used to build Systeme.io
I built Systeme.io to $20M ARR as a solo founder. The platform helps entrepreneurs build sales funnels, email marketing campaigns, and sell digital products.
I used my existing email list to get the first 400 customers for the product and kept growing afterwards.
I was running online courses and dealing with multiple disconnected tools. I built Systeme.io to consolidate everything into one platform.
Build an audience before launching your product
Use your email list to get your first customers
Solve your own problem - you'll understand the customer
Simple, consolidated solutions win over complex tool stacks
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Aurelian achieved 4 milestones on the path to $100K ARR
$27
$1,000
$10,000
$3,000,000
The journey, decisions, and context behind this milestone
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