$25K/month Stagetimer app | Starter Story

StageTimer.io is an online countdown timer built for video producers and event organizers. The business makes $8,300 a month, was started for $0, and was validated on Reddit. The founder operates it as a solopreneur, and the tool is trusted by 19,000 video producers and event organizers, including staff at large companies. The site drives 200,000 monthly visitors and charges $180 per year (about $16 per month) with usage-based pricing that increases when additional team members are added.

The Idea and Validation

The founder identified a specific pain point: presenters need a countdown timer visible on their screen, but someone else needs to control it from another device. This is a common problem in live video production, events, and presentations. Rather than building a full product first, the founder validated the concept on Reddit. Posting in relevant communities allowed for direct feedback from the target audience before any significant time or money was invested. The business was started for $0, and the initial validation on Reddit confirmed there was real demand for a remote-controlled, full-screen timer that could be operated from a separate device.

Operating Principles and Strategy