building a $1m startup from Medellin 🇨🇴 and 10% of $1M ARR

in this video, I am sharing:
- 10% of $1M ARR ✅
- who is our first hire, and why we decided to increase prices 💰
- beautiful Medellin and nature around ⛰

https://youtu.be/VMq8ghy0DAg

I would appreciate support with likes, comments, and feedback on what to share in future videos

$10k MRR at SavvyNomad.io and how did we do it? 💵

by a pessimistic scenario, we should reach this milestone in May, by optimistic in March, and here we are in December

how?
1) find the problem that people are trying to solve but can't
2) build a solution better than any competition
3) provide great support

simple, but not easy

more details next week in the monthly report video on YouTube

P.S.: how is my dance?

my day in the life of building a $1m startup in Medellin 🇨🇴

1) work
2) exercise
3) eat
4) socialize
5) sleep
6) repeat

https://youtu.be/OeNfODqEuAo

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how my startup made $23,350/month while I was in Colombia 🇨🇴

In this video, you’ll get an inside look at:

- metrics and reasons behind the best month ever (+$2,700 MRR) 📈
- challenges that we are still facing 🫷
- how I met our customer in real life ❤️

https://youtu.be/8AmyBjNVwng

I would appreciate support with likes, comments, and feedback on what to share in future videos.

I made my dream a reality by visiting Antarctica 🇦🇶

it was my 5th out of 7 continents ✅

I just got back from an epic 10-day cruise, where I checked out glaciers and icebergs and cruised through the famous Drake Passage

I got up close with penguins, spotted some seals and humpback whales, and even took the plunge with a polar dip in the frigid waters! 🐧🌊

if Antarctica isn’t on your bucket list yet, trust me—it should be

https://youtu.be/X13885ZPQTI?si=sZQd4IrNbbNWWkLP

2024 wins and fails 👇

the end of the year is a perfect time to reflect on the past 12 months and adjust your trajectory for the future

here’s my honest look back at what went well, what could be improved, and what I should celebrate

what was good for SavvyNomad:
• $267 -> $12K MRR (14% of $1M ARR goal)
• $93,000 in revenue
• met my co-founder for the first time in real life, and our connection grew stronger
• hired our first employee and set up an office—big steps for scale
• received overwhelmingly positive customer feedback, with only one 4-star review and all others being 5-stars
• met a customer in person, which was a rewarding and motivating experience.

what we could improve in SavvyNomad:
• financial reporting and projections: we need to become more mature in tracking and managing our finances. regular financial reporting, creating better projections, and maintaining a detailed balance sheet are priorities.
• cash flow management: monitoring cash flow is essential to ensure stability and better decision-making.
• infrastructure: as we scale marketing efforts, our infrastructure must keep pace (a good problem to have)

what was good for me:
• traveled to 9 new countries: Canada, USA, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Peru, Colombia, Argentina
• watched an NBA game live
• rode rovers in the desert
• witnessed an erupting volcano
• explored three new continents and iconic spots like Antarctica, Machu Picchu, Niagara Falls, and Patagonia
• had countless beautiful hikes and adventures in nature
• met incredible people and had meaningful conversations
• got my first tattoo
• adopted daily exercise and stretching, which felt euphoric and deeply rewarding
• started learning Spanish and finished the A1 level
• started reflecting weekly and practicing gratitude every morning.
• set life goals for the next three years.
• learned to embrace and express creativity through YouTube, publishing 18 videos, got ~10,000 views

what I can improve in life:
• eat less processed food and sweets
• meditate more and read more frequently
• stop eating earlier in the evening to improve sleep
• set clearer personal boundaries and let some people go

what I celebrate:
• I’m alive and happy
• I was brave enough to leave my home and embark on a long-term travel adventure
• I’ve been honest and open with others, even when it was hard.
• my body is healthy and improving every day
• I’ve been able to experience the beauty of our planet.
• my Spanish is progressing, and I’m embracing creativity through my videos
• my business is growing, and I’m supported by an amazing partner and friends/family
• I’m surrounded by supportive, inspiring people
• I’m living the lifestyle I once dreamed of with no regrets
• I’ve become wiser and more grounded this year

big thanks to everyone who has been there for me this year—whether you cheered me on, offered advice, or just hung out with me ❤️

building a $1m startup from Patagonia 🗻🇦🇷

in this video, you’ll get a look at:
- how I am planning to use influencer marketing to grow even faster 📈
- annual reflection and recap ✍️
- beautiful glaciers and iconic Fitz Roy mountain from Patagonia logo ⛰

https://youtu.be/B1azxsoXn2c

$200 → $12,500 MRR in 2024 (+6,150% YoY), here’s how we did it 👇

in 2024, we added over $12,000 in MRR and made $95,000 in revenue

no external funding, no employees

what made the difference:

product

→ clear value proposition targeting big pain: we help Americans abroad save on taxes and manage residential addresses. most of our market is underserved. customers instantly understand the value—no long explanations needed. many told us they wished we existed earlier because they overpaid in taxes

→ exceptional support: fast, friendly service is part of the product:
↳ instant in-chat responses
↳ free calls with founders
↳ customers trust us—only one four-star review; all others are five stars

→ competitive edge: we’re a premium, tech-first product with a seamless UI. even after raising prices 20%-35%, we attracted the same number of new customers and saw more sign-ups for higher tiers

→ fast iterations: speed builds trust. a new mail tab design shipped in 2 hours. we launch updates constantly. Jameson Rader is a beast

marketing

→ content as a product: simple, valuable articles brought 4,000 monthly organic visitors and became a major growth driver

→ marketing synergy: organic content funded Google Ads, which scales faster. learnings from both channels complement each other, driving growth

→ customer connection: weekly calls (10+) help us gather feedback, refine messaging, and iterate rapidly

→ new use cases: November launch targeting Americans abroad needing a U.S. address became a top growth driver, same product, just different packaging

→ positioning matters: fresh, tech-first branding and clear messaging help us stand out. customers praise our copy and landing pages for answering their needs effectively

want more details?

I’ve prepared an annual report on SavvyNomad.io—metrics, KPIs, experiments (wins and fails), challenges, and plans for 2025

read it here: https://bohdandrozdov.me/savvynomad-annual-report-2024/

how I created a landing page that increased conversions by 82% 📈

I recently redesigned SavvyNomad.io landing page for google ads and saw an incredible 82% conversion boost, lower churn, and positive qualitative feedback from prospects

I’ll show you exactly how I achieved that conversion boost in this video

we’ll explore the psychology behind what makes people click, how to write compelling copy, and how to design a page that converts

https://youtu.be/LdIMGjejc3M

how my startup made $22,725/month while I was in Antarctica 🇦🇶

In this video, you’ll get an inside look at:
- metrics and reasons for hitting our second-best month in a row! (+$2,714 MRR) 📈
- challenges that we are still facing and plans for next month 🌟
- beautiful nature from Antarctica and Patagonia 🏔

https://youtu.be/4maaXMXWbD4

$15,000 MRR 🎉

it's an 18% of the $1M ARR goal 🎯

last year, I assumed that our growth rate would slow down, but we continue to grow ~30% MoM

no funding, just one employee and a lot of energy to build something great

we just started 🚀

building a $1m startup from Patagonia 🗻🇦🇷

in this video, you’ll get a look at:
- how we switched support tool and increased the automated response rate from 11% to 76% 📈
- new experiments in google ads and why I want to level up our financial operations 🏦
- beautiful Patagonia mountains ⛰

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKZzt0xFG1I

traveling made me realize how little stuff I need

I’m not a minimalist traveler—some people get by with a carry-on, but that’s not for me

I travel with luggage because I cross different climates and bring stuff that makes my life easier and better

→ portable smoothie maker, aeropress, yoga mat - makes my life easier and better
→ night lamp, music speaker my friends gifted me years ago - makes me feel at home
→ microphone, camera, drone, lights—to capture all the moments

back when I lived in a two-bedroom apartment, it was so easy to clutter, shop, and accumulate stuff I didn’t need
↳ having more space made it harder to resist.

but now, with just one suitcase and backpack, I feel like I have everything I truly need

and honestly, it feels freeing

no more stress or anxiety from having too much stuff

I’ve learned to be intentional about what I own

how my startup made $28,278/month while I was in Patagonia 🇦🇷

- metrics and reasons for our record month ever! (+$4,500 MRR) 📈
- challenges that we still have and plans for next month 🌟
- Patagonia mountains beauty 🏔

https://youtu.be/kFQmjAuoNQg

we made $81,038 in 3 months by raising prices 📈

we increased the prices of SavvyNomad.io, and the results were unbelievable:
→ revenue +160%
→ ARPU +31%
→ churn -53%

in the new video, I’ll explain
→ why did we increase prices
→ how we modeled value and designed the test
→ what changed in customer behavior, and what lessons we learned about SaaS pricing

https://youtu.be/uTO4J_AqoKI

looking for digital pr specialist 🔎

we’ve built a strong content foundation with 120+ niche articles on taxes, travel, immigration, and the digital nomad lifestyle, but now we need to level up our backlinks and media coverage

we’ve experimented with link magnet articles and already gained high-quality backlinks, but we need a digital pr pro to take this to the next level

what we need help with:
→ developing research-based content ideas that attract backlinks.
→ identifying and reaching out to journalists, bloggers, and media outlets.
→ running outreach campaigns to secure press coverage.
→ leveraging newsjacking, expert commentary, and creative PR tactics.

this is a part-time / project-based role, and we’ll support you with content, research, and design

will be grateful for referrals and recommendations on whom to work with

https://savvynomad.notion.site/SavvyNomad-Digital-PR-1a66129ab2238044ad26ed1048b5f3bc?pvs=4

$20,000 MRR 🚀

it’s only been two months since SavvyNomad.io hit $10K MRR, and the growth has been crazy

thank you to all our customers—you’re the reason we’re here. you trust us, you pay us, and you make this possible

shoutout to my co-founder Jameson and everyone who has contributed along the way

you all made this happen

but let’s be real—I also owe a special thank you to my past employers. you’re the ones who pushed me to the point where I said, f*ck this, I’m done building someone else’s dream

you gave me the frustration, the exhaustion, and the undeniable rage to go all in

and to the investors who ghosted me during my previous startup?

who wasted my time, strung me along, and never even had the decency to give real feedback?

thank you

because you made one thing crystal clear—I never wanted to beg for permission again

I never wanted to be at someone else’s mercy. you helped me realize that bootstrapping was the way

that I don’t need you

so here we are. $20K MRR. just warming up

and finally—thank YOU

the one reading this. the one following and supporting my journey. it means more than you know ❤️

New experimental video format where I share my experiences and perspectives on the places I visit:

https://youtu.be/AP_8_s8FKp8

how my startup made $43,045/month while I was in Buenos Aires 🇦🇷

- metrics and reasons for our ever-highest net revenue! 📈
- reasons behind the growth and plans for how to accelerate even further 🌟
- personal reflections on overworking and my time in Argentina 🧘‍♂️

https://youtu.be/SgydRJZ6Eps

scaling million-dollar startup while traveling South America 🇦🇷 🇧🇷

in new video:
- first salary after 18 months of working for free, and why it is essential to manage your personal runway as well as the company's one! 💰
- why it is important to build and nurture social connections 🧑‍🤝‍🧑
- how I celebrated the $20K MRR milestone by visiting one of the most beautiful waterfalls 🌊

https://youtu.be/79JEpTmqYYs