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X Bot @handle.invalid · 23/03/2025

@levelsio x.com/levelsio/status/1903862431845… #x-levelsio 🎥 ✈️ Here's me traveling through the Vibeverse #vibejam sponsored by @boltdotnew + @coderabbitai I start in my plane game, then I go to 🪿 @ky__zo's goose game, then 🌌 @martyamark's metaverse and fin...

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

First official Bidtreat winner! Every week I share incredible travel deals that are only available at charity auctions. This week we had our first big winner.

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Redesigned Hacker News in 45 mins. It's a legit site using their API. Will anyone use it? Probably not. But these small projects are "putting in the reps."

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Vibe coding 101: - listen to chill hop - download cursor - prompt

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Deepseeks servers are always busy...went down the rabbit hole of hosting my own instance. Seem like a smart way to stay productive. Usage limits keep hitting while in flow states. So here's the setup. 1) Local chat UI w/ @OpenWebUI 2) Hosted model via @FireworksAI_HQ

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

My definition of AGI: LLMs replacing teachers.

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

I struggle with when to launch new products vs. scaling old ones. It’s easy to think, “My other idea has more potential.” Then I’ll build it. And learn its harder than expected. I always hear, “Keep launching.” But when do you stop?

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

My best Cursor tips: - modern stack (nextjs, tailwind, ts) - claude for complex designs - cursor small for quick fixes - don’t trust its file structure - make requirements - refactor often - use chat

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Anyone built “in app” donations for charitable causes? Had an idea that would raise lots of money. Fundraising pages for creators. Gamified with: - campaign progress bar - top donations - recent donations Can’t find a solution to get the funds to charities in an effective / compliant way.

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Things I say to AI and not people: “Do it better” “If this is wrong I’ll fire you” “Don’t waste my time” “If you make anything up I’ll turn you off”

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

If you’re making $0 and paying for marketing software…you’re doing it wrong.

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

There’s two types of tech companies that will launch in 2025. Type 1 - Builds new AI products. Type 2 - Builds old products w/AI.

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

You’re launching a new SaaS product. How do you measure its success? NPS? Active Users? Revenue? Gut feeling?

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Schools: Don’t use AI Businesses: Use AI

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

I wanted to build the 'hot' software product. You know the one. The app that got you to ride in strangers cars. Or poke your high school crush. The product that killed cash and made you say, "I'll Venmo you"

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

My 2025 goal is to raise $10,000 for charity. As a tech nerd, I'm sick of VCs and corporations making all the money with software. I think code can accelerate fundraising for non-profits and I'm on a mission to find out how. One of my ideas is a "Vacation Raffle" with a twist...

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

How do you know a startup idea is ‘good’?

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Is there a German word for? “Someone who never did the thing giving you advice.”

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

I made a free tool to budget for nice vacations. Was annoyed seeing epic resorts on IG and saying: "Damn. That would be nice." Then I asked, "How much does this cost?" Made a spreadsheet. It was a lot. But having numbers makes things feel possible. This spreadsheet helped me save each month.

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Whatever happened to Omaze? It was a great idea. Most charities aren't digital marketing experts. So they would run prize giveaways. Buy tickets to enter. Money goes to charity.

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Founders either: Die building their passion project. Or live to launch another b2b SaaS.

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Things I do in while traveling that drive my friends crazy: - drink tap water - eat street food - talk the language - take lots of photos - chat with locals - ask for directions - act like a tourist (cuz I am one)

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

2024: The year of new beginnings > got married > rebuilt the Apollo Theaters website > hiked 31 4000fts in NH > finished 2 trail races > went to Disney > closed my first product > won 2 vacations at charity auction > built site w/deals from charity auctions Feels like im just getting started :)

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

📚 My 5 favorite travel books: - Into the Wild - A Walk in the Woods - On the Road - Siddhartha - Undaunted Courage What books are missing?

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Made my first dollar with BidTreat.com to end 2024. It's not much, but it means a lot. Most online businesses are about getting rich quick. This is something different. This dollar came from helping charities sell travel packages at their silent auctions.

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

I'm sick of tech content. Podcasts, biographies, newsletters, etc. So I'm doing a content purge by reading the "classics". First up: East of Eden. Damn, this quote hits HARD.

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

Looking at end-of-year charity auctions. The vacation packages are absolutely stacked. - 45% off: Four Seasons, Whistler BC - 50% off: Four Seasons, Las Vegas - 50% off: 1 Hotel Hanalei, Hawaii - 91% (!) off: Pineapple Beach Club

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

In 2025: ❌Stop, generating images of nice places. ✅Start, vacationing in nice places. Yes. This is a real resort in Hawaii. And its currently 54% off. Even better - Booking a room helps cancer patients in Hawaii.

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Probably built too much for my new project… Could’ve used @beehiiv.com default landing page builder. But I like it. So I built it :)

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Holiday gift ideas under $500: - DJI Mini 2 Drone ($299) - Meta Quest 3 ($299) - 10 nights / 3 villas in Antigua ($499) Which do you want?

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

“Calculators ended thinking.” “Computers ended thinking:” “Wikipedia ended thinking.” “AI ended thinking.”

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

I hate spending money. Most people find it strange. But walking out of stores empty handed is like a little victory. It feels like fighting off my monkey brain from buying something I didn’t need. I guess I don’t like paying for things that lose value.

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Indiehackers like to focus on “distribution”. But I think sales is more important.

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

My business checklist: ✅ Make something people want ✅ Enjoy building and marketing ❌ Make money 2 out of 3 isn’t bad 😅

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Everyone: I’m building vertical AI b2b agent. Me: Want a cool vacation for a discount?

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

I was nervous about promoting my product. Afraid people would think: "It's spammy" "Self-promotion" "Looks like an AD" But I was tired of projects failing because I was afraid to share them.

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

You don't need to be rich to vacation at 5-star resorts. My favorite trips were 70% off from charity auctions. So I built a site to track these deals. Here's one you can bid (11 hours left):

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martyamark.bsky.social @martyamark.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Great post filtering good / bad advice.

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