Morning Maker Show
Your morning dose of build-in-public for makers
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What is Morning Maker Show?
Morning Maker Show is a podcast, YouTube channel and live show for makers, entrepreneurs and indie hackers, hosted by Dan Mindru (@d4m1n) and Sandra Djajic (@TakoTreba). Every Monday and Friday the two go live to "hunt" great indie products, share their own #buildinpublic updates, and talk through the wins, struggles and lessons of building software in the open. Episodes land on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, clips show up on YouTube and TikTok, and a companion newsletter keeps the conversation going between shows. It's the kind of company you wish you had on the days building feels lonely.
Key Features
- Twice-weekly live shows: Tune in every Monday and Friday as Dan and Sandra react to and celebrate great products from the indie community in real time.
- Build-in-public updates: Honest progress reports, revenue talk and behind-the-scenes looks at real projects like PageAI, Chatbase and Shipixen.
- Maker stories & guests: Candid conversations about how founders actually launch, market and grow their products.
- Podcast on the go: Full episodes on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you can listen on a walk, commute or coffee break.
- YouTube & TikTok clips: Watch the show, the highlights and the inevitable breakdowns and weird faces with their growing video audience.
- The MMS newsletter: Practical marketing and maker tips delivered to your inbox between episodes.
- Community & Discord: Connect with like-minded makers, get featured, and team up through the member community.
Who Can Benefit from Morning Maker Show
- Indie hackers & solopreneurs: Makers shipping their own products who want motivation, accountability and fresh ideas.
- Early-stage founders: Builders figuring out launches, pricing and distribution who learn best from real, recent examples.
- Build-in-public fans: Anyone who loves following #buildinpublic and wants a regular, curated dose of it.
- Makers who feel isolated: People building alone who want to feel part of a supportive, like-minded community.
- Marketers & creators: Folks studying content, YouTube and audience-building straight from people doing it in public.
What Makes Morning Maker Show Unique
- Real makers with skin in the game: Dan and Sandra run their own products, so the advice comes from current, lived experience—not theory.
- A reliable cadence: Two live shows a week make it an easy habit and a recurring reason to check in with the maker scene.
- A product-hunting format: Instead of generic interviews, the show actively surfaces and reacts to great products from the community.
- Community-first: The show exists to connect makers, with member perks, a Discord and regular features for the audience.
- Honest and unpolished: Breakdowns, crashes and weird faces included—it's authentic in a way that polished podcasts rarely are.
Pros
- Completely free to watch and listen: The podcast, YouTube channel, live shows and newsletter cost nothing to follow.
- Consistent, dependable schedule: Twice-weekly episodes make it easy to build the show into your routine.
- Actionable and no-fluff: Real numbers, real launches and concrete marketing tips you can apply to your own projects.
- Multi-format: Live shows, audio podcasts, short-form video and a newsletter mean you can engage however you prefer.
- Genuine community: Beyond the content, there's a Discord and member program for makers who want to go deeper.
Cons
- Live shows run on a fixed schedule: The Monday/Friday live format may not line up nicely with every timezone.
- Conversational pace: The relaxed, chatty style is part of the charm but can meander compared to tightly edited shows.
- Some perks are paid: Community access, features and bonus drops live behind an optional membership rather than being free.
- Niche by design: The indie maker / #buildinpublic focus is perfect for its audience but won't suit everyone.
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Summary
Morning Maker Show is your friendly, twice-weekly reminder that you don't have to build alone. Hosts Dan and Sandra hunt great products, share their own build-in-public journeys, and turn the messy reality of indie making into something genuinely fun to follow. Catch it live, as a podcast, on YouTube, or in your inbox—then jump into the community and build something with people who get it.