The Underdog: From $10/hr to $1.5M/Year

This is the story of how Marc Lou went from being a broke waiter making $10/hour to becoming a solopreneur that now makes $1.5M/year.

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[marc-lou]

Every time I lack motivation, I watch a Starter Story episode.

It’s surreal to be featured in one of them…

Thanks for telling me story much better than I could ❤

If there’s one takeaway, it’s to just start. You’ll figure the rest later.

And big thanks to Nikolas for all the camera work 🙏

[cherrieannbalictar]

Now this, is a starter story. Kudos to the wife, for being so supportive.

[consciousgains_]

This is really inspiring, I’m 32, had multiple failed businesses, battled depression, still keeping the faith 🙏

[ahmedyassin]

I want to say he is lucky to have a supportive wife, God bless both of you

[manohisoa]

I'm not usually one to comment on YT videos, but I felt the need to comment on this one. This has been, by far, one of the most inspirational entrepreneurship video I have ever watched, and that is because it's so realistic and doable. I'm on the same journey Marc has been in. Trying to create a software people will like and making money off of it. As you may have guessed, I have yet to succeed. At times, it makes me question my path; it makes me question whether those successful people have a secret ingredient they're not sharing. However, these days I've learned better. I've learned that consistency and effort is what matters. This video confirms my beliefs. It brings me so much hope and relief to see someone who has once been in the same place as me succeed. Thank you so much for this video!

[devkarannandeshwar]

Marc lou is literally one of the biggest inspirations for solopreneurs

[Aspiiire]

I lost my job and you inspired me to be an indie hacker 2 months back, thanks for the inspiration Marc Lou

[TechThroughHistory]

Crazy this involved no courses or scamming people for $997/month. Instantly will be subscribing to Marc Lou and will be following your content my guy! This is honestly what people need to really hear and really want you to keep pursuing your passions and dreams. I feel like I'm lost occasionally, but this gives me a fire to keep developing my skills and refine them while building a business that not only eases pain for myself but for others as well.

[CassietheK]

This hit home SO hard *cue in tears*. I recently got fired from my tech sales role and now going down the entrepreneurship route. Thank you for sharing this story, and Marc thanks for showing that tenacity pays off!!

[tanmaym]

Marc is the biggest inspiration for indie makers.

I have been following him since 2022 and seen him build apps on Twitter but didn’t know his backstory till now.

Thanks starter story to show the journey of marc 👏

[yanafridabinaev]

Amazing story! As someone who spent 5 years in isolation building my business and financial freedom - this is so great to watch.

[shenitagazaway]

He's very inspiring. I love his story. I know his feeling. I had a few failed businesses. I finally got it together. Now, my stepson is running it. He'll come to me and his father when he needs advice. This young man has sparked an idea for me. I'm so happy for him.

[leonampaula]

Marc Lou is a big inspiration! Awesome seeing you featuring him!

[anthony_riera]

Incredible to see Marc here! Guys, this was some SERIOUS storytelling! Thanks for making this for us ❤

[Pol-dev]

Great video, no fake histories, it’s easy to know that all of what is he saying is totally true. 2 years with my SaaS and I understand him a lot

[prempods]

This guy is a legend!!!! Hats off to Marc. He makes a very good points if you keep trying you can never lose. Everything is always a lesson

[emmanuelsono]

is not about having a good idea, having ideas is easy and trivial.

The important thing is how clever can you be to come up with a quick, cheap and easy way to test it.

[codewithguillaume]

I love Marc. He’s an inspiration and a great human being. Bravo mon ami ❤

[missterea]

Incredible. I started watching Marc two days ago. I started watching Starter Story yesterday, and now this video appears in my homepage. What a coincidence. Love you both.

[ThirdPlanetRocks]

The key to his success is that girl that's always by his side - chasing ambitious dreams and passions is always easier with someone like that by your side.

I made my first $1000 being in business for myself this month. Not a pressure washing business, or a digital marketing agency...

Selling rocks I'd mined myself on facebook marketplace. No idea where this is headed, but it's a super cool feeling.