Solo Founders Struggle to Shift from Builder Mindset to Marketer Mindset Pre-Launch
Indie developers approaching launch find it cognitively hard to switch from product-building mode to marketing and distribution mode, especially when juggling full-time work and family commitments. Generic marketing advice is abundant but overwhelming without a framework for solo operators with limited time and resources. The mental context-switch, not lack of information, is the core barrier.
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