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Andre Flores

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I design simple digital experiences that retain customers. 12+ years design experience. Designed 100+ apps for companies like Visa and Kraft.

British Columbia, CA 🇨🇦

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@andremflores

Andre Flores

1 month

I’m starting over. This is not my first account My first one had over 2k followers. But it failed. Why? → It had no focus → No intention → The impressions were bad. So, let me reintroduce myself. My name is Andre And I’m here to help you… → Create intuitive app

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@andremflores

Andre Flores

16 days

This is my story → Starting from 0 → New account → No income Welcome to Season 1 What do I mean?

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Andre Flores

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You guys are extraordinary! We are 1 away from 200! We just hit 100 last week Are we hitting it today?

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Andre Flores

10 days

My Season 1, Episode 1 What is Season 1 anyway? How did my post go viral? All of it answered, plus a surprise at the end! Start of our journey, LFG!

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Andre Flores

15 days

My account is a month old (June 18, 2024) Here are the stats: → 894 overall posts → 35 main posts → 859 replies to others Yes, we’ve been grinding season 1 fam.

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Andre Flores

12 days

I went viral last week ▸ 22,000 views ▸ 1600 engagements ▸ 877 profile visits The why, the how, the plan, the lessons - we'll talk about it Season 1, Episode 1, drops tomorrow.

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Andre Flores

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I just hit 300! 2 days ago, I was at 190. That's +110 friends in just a couple of days! I took a risk announcing Season 1. Imagine if I stuck to the norm and didn't?

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Andre Flores

10 days

@codyschneiderxx You may have mixed up the numbers in your text, but I get the idea. Lots of men out there, at least curious or, worse, lonely out there.

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Andre Flores

19 days

I’m having a great morning! Woke up to: → 150 new followers! The weirdest part? I was barely on X yesterday!

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Andre Flores

14 days

A designer and his padawan out in the wild. Good morning Season 1 fam.

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Andre Flores

15 days

Yesterday was crazy! → Blew past 200 friends! → Launched my Seasons announcement → 9.3k views on that post and counting! My secret? Storytelling - I shared who I am.

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Andre Flores

18 days

@AlexHormozi Product, brand and distribution matters. Apple is a global company while Vegas Casinos are just that, in Vegas.

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Andre Flores

9 days

I sucked at DMs I even posted about it. It got over 2,000 views. I only got a few DMs out of that But I pushed myself to DM others instead. The result?

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Andre Flores

21 days

I just had my best week on 𝕏! → 1.8k views on my last post → Posted my first video → Had a call with someone I met on 𝕏 → Posted a few design roasts Last month, this account was at 0 Work hard, and the results will come!

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Andre Flores

22 days

I suck at DMs → I don’t know what to say → I am awkward → I jump too quickly to help But it’s something I have to overcome. I want to

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Andre Flores

17 days

I recently connected with a founder Who has an app that got 10k downloads But he’s thinking of shutting down his app He thinks its a failure Why?

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Andre Flores

10 days

Finally got the video out. Now I'm exhausted. Sorry if it was a day late. But just look at that timeline! Video editing is no joke lol

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Andre Flores

22 days

Challenge accepted → Challenge delivered One of the hardest things I had to do: Create my first video Thanks, @brianball , for the challenge! In the video, I shared a cool thing I learned from the call

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Andre Flores

23 days

I had a $3.5 million startup ➤ Raised $650k pre-seed ➤ Had 40 clients in the pipeline ➤ Had a working MVP But I lost it all overnight

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Andre Flores

24 days

I reached 100 followers! But what’s better? Most of them became my friends! Building alone? Boring. Building together? Motivating!

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Andre Flores

12 days

Well… I guess this is my brand now.

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Andre Flores

10 days

I'm sorry season 1 fam. Video is postponed until tomorrow. I underestimated the difficulty and effort it would take to make the kind of video I want to make. I promise it'll be out tomorrow.

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Andre Flores

18 days

Happy Prime Day! What’re you getting? Any good deals?

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Andre Flores

20 days

What a week! Just chilled today and finished the latest season of THE BEST RESTAURANT DRAMA SHOW! Happy Sunday everyone!

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Andre Flores

11 days

Want to write? Learn storytelling. Want to sell? Learn storytelling. Want to design? Learn storytelling. Want to win? Learn storytelling. Those who tell the stories rule the world.

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Andre Flores

28 days

I just hit 80 followers! It's probably not much for you BUT That's from 0 just over 2 weeks ago! Celebrate every win and we keep going!

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Andre Flores

26 days

How I’d compete with AI designers? Learn micro-interactions and animations.

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Andre Flores

18 days

AI is going to replace thousands of designers → AI will design full user interfaces → AI design will get better → AI will take jobs away It will weed out mediocre designers. How to not get replaced by AI:

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Andre Flores

26 days

I’ve been a professional designer for 13 years. Here are 6 rules I live by: ★ Do not exceed 2 font styles ★ Max wrapper width of 1110 px ★ Top Nav > Sidebar Nav ★ Mobile canvas at 375 x 812 px ★ Paragraph font at 16px ★ Only ask for email and password on signup/SSO

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Andre Flores

1 month

I just hit 50 followers. It’s scary to start over. But the feedback had been positive. I’m encouraged and excited. Thank you!

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Andre Flores

29 days

I never run out of design ideas My secret? I find inspiration everywhere ✓ At the park ✓ At the grocery ✓ On the toilet? Everything around you is designed Some are good Some are bad But there’s definitely a lesson Pay attention You might discover something new.

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Andre Flores

25 days

Made a quick design adjustment to @soulblissX 's login form for his Subreddit Traffic Tracker web app. → Moved the logo out of the login box to declutter → Switched the Send magic link color to the primary brand color → Switched SSO buttons to adhere to their respective

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deeps.dev

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What do you think of this login form? #buildinpublic

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Andre Flores

25 days

@JohnAych @levelsio Canada itself always had this problem of talent and entrepreneurs leaving for US. The pay is more, US currency is stronger, investor environment are more ok with taking risks. Not to mention Canada’s current economical problems that stemmed from the pandnic… its very

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Andre Flores

23 days

Before → After Did a quick design concept for @innermaps 's Refresh Agent website. Here are the things I changed: → Fixed top header to include all nav items in one line (logo, nav, signup/login) → Cleaned up the copy to focus on a headline and supporting text → Made the

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Andre Flores

1 month

@BrettFromDJ Waiting for job postings to be: - Product Managers who can use Figma AI - Developers who can use Figma AI

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Andre Flores

20 days

Startup tip: Its much more expensive to attract new customers than to retain existing ones.

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Andre Flores

10 days

@MrNick_Buzz When they worked on Google Stadia lol

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Andre Flores

24 days

I’ve increased signups by at least 20% Many signups make the same mistake: ➤ Felt like an afterthought ➤ Complicated ➤ Long But I always apply this one fix:

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Andre Flores

28 days

@marc_louvion The only way to fail is to quit. Everything else is either a win or an opportunity to learn something. Thanks for sharing its not an overnight success.

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Andre Flores

24 days

@rehanxahmed I love the thread, Rehan! I have seen faded background grids on web design a lot lately. A definite trend this year.

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Andre Flores

22 days

@levelsio That was such a badass reply - my reaction when I saw it. Imagine hearing that as direct feedback for your work from him?! Scary! Lol

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Andre Flores

26 days

@zachmstuck If we're talking strictly mobile: I design on 375x812. It has been the staple up until recently—the iPhone 6 had a 375px width, and the iPhone X standardized on an 812px height. Oddly enough, I mentioned this as one of my design rules post this morning.

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Andre Flores

1 month

@tcosta_co Oddly enough, I think this is what @Shpigford was looking for? lol

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Andre Flores

11 days

Should I do it? lol

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Andre Flores

1 month

@michalmalewicz Companies don’t care if the design is the same but the ethical burden falls on platform. Could be the only hope for designers to survive this difficult time.

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Andre Flores

14 days

@tibo_maker They’ve got to be bots no? I’ve seen a few of these the first line is different but the 2nd looks familiar.

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Andre Flores

23 days

I just got on a 2-hour call with Brian. Two things: 1. Thank you! 2. Mind-blown!

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Brian Ball

23 days

We're building a website. Acording to @andremflores This is what that kind of work looks like.

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Andre Flores

26 days

@karine_hsu Because I am into startups, @slidebean 's YouTube channel has always been a go-to for me. I tend to enjoy founder accounts more though than company accounts though like @JayHoovy 's videos.

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Andre Flores

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I find that many apps lack proper onboarding design. Always nail down your signup journeys to ensure your new users know what to do after joining your app or SaaS. Many convert but don't stay because of a lack of a proper onboarding experience. #uxdesign

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Andre Flores

1 month

Would displaying available discount limits be considered a dark pattern UI design since it creates a sense of urgency to purchase?

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Andre Flores

1 month

@arvidkahl @AnthropicAI Is Claude better than ChatGPT?

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Andre Flores

10 days

@rrhoover Lol why you sorry? Its your life, live it the way you want to.

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Andre Flores

26 days

@thiswillblossom @d4m1n @TakoTreba @arvidkahl @that_igor_ @BusMark_w_Nika @joaoaguiam Wow! I recognize a few but some new ones on here! Thanks Lera!

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Andre Flores

1 month

How to win against your competitors? Talk to your users. Your competitors probably aren’t.

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Andre Flores

1 month

UX as a moat is a real thing, folks. Do you want to win against your competitors? Provide a better user experience. That's how you win them over and keep them.

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Dan ⚡️

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FYI better crash insights 👉 better UX 👉 moat for your startup bullish on UX as moat 🙌

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Andre Flores

25 days

@thiswillblossom @d4m1n @TakoTreba @arvidkahl @that_igor_ @BusMark_w_Nika @joaoaguiam Checked some of them out yesterday!

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Andre Flores

15 days

@vponamariov A modern take to the hamburger icon.

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Andre Flores

26 days

@DannPetty Just like how mobile design took over flash websites as a priority for what’s next in web design, AI is now that. You mention how designers have to master AI to stay competitive. Any specific examples you can share on how one can do that?

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Andre Flores

16 days

@dcanisse I use it for images I need on the site and to refine the copy or to get headline ideas.

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Andre Flores

16 days

@nhayes0421 Because I only have one life, so why not do it all? (Thanks @SHO_Billions for this amazing life quote)

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Andre Flores

1 month

@imgyf Facts! You’re basically doing the job of at least 3 people by yourself.

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Andre Flores

12 days

@brianball Working on my storytelling.

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Andre Flores

23 days

@sirgi__ If you're starting from 0, fast. If you have users, plan.

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16 days

@pedrooladeira Thank you Pedro! It’ll be fun, I promise!

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Andre Flores

25 days

@arvidkahl @PaddleHQ Watched it, you did well Arvid!

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10 days

@eliasstravik LOL! Elias woke up today and chose violence.

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Andre Flores

29 days

@AndreeaFarcas98 Building is definitely the easy part. I would guess selling is the hard part?

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Andre Flores

28 days

@matt_gray_ I fully agree! You're the only one who can take care of yourself, and you can't move forward if you make yourself incapable by neglecting self-care.

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Andre Flores

1 month

Is there an AI that labels your Figma design layers?

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Andre Flores

12 days

@thedanielaros "Shoot for the stars, so if you fall, you land on a cloud." - Kanye West

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24 days

@AlexHormozi Dont have time to be distracted by side quests. Everything has to be poured into accomplishing the main goal.

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Andre Flores

1 month

Your customers don’t care What software you use Or how fancy your animations are. The only thing they care about? Is if you’re solving their problem.

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Andre Flores

1 month

@franklyvhs Maaaan, that sounds like heaven to me lol. Does Finland have a nomad visa? Haha

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Andre Flores

2 months

Hi, my name is Andre and I design for food.

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Andre Flores

16 days

@lizengco Congrats on 5k Li! Your journey is inspiring. I came across your account when you did the Michael Houck roast.

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Andre Flores

16 days

@tre4allen YEEEEE!!!! Thanks Trevor!

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Andre Flores

26 days

@AlexHormozi 100% agree! The ones that achieve their goals are the ones that stick to them. Having the ability to commit is an advantage these days. Failure only happens when you quit.

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Andre Flores

16 days

@WesimmonsII Thanks Will for the boost of confidence with my looks haha.

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Andre Flores

30 days

Crazy how an app that's used for designing amazing user experiences is known for its evil dark UX patterns.

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Andre Flores

16 days

@johnnyxwang I believe! Your killer posts always attracts - I would know.

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Andre Flores

25 days

@NusairAfnan @soulblissX Thanks Nusair!

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Andre Flores

18 days

@heyitsaliyaa Congrats on 100! You can always make that amazing post idea for 200!

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Andre Flores

9 days

@thedanielaros That totally makes sense! Any tips on how to see what sticks when you're swamped?

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Andre Flores

26 days

@and__dre @letsavee Love this approach! How did you and your team come to this decision? Was it user feedback?

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@Aurrelio @johnny_lam_ I am definitely owning this word

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@thejonahnewman Let’s make it happen Jonah!

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Andre Flores

24 days

@Aurrelio It's not a sin to rest and take time to recharge. I wonder if it would help if you schedule your time off.

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@soulblissX Thanks deeps! I’ll do my best to not disappoint

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Andre Flores

16 days

@TheAdBrownie @loopearplugs That's pretty clever to get the viewer to participate and do an action while watching an ad.

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Andre Flores

1 month

@zeng_wt @eliasstravik 1. Having a search and filtering system based on common use cases would be a good start. 2. Best to recommend the most beginner friendly AI tool. Some are more complex than others.

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Andre Flores

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@MrNick_Buzz In my experience, feedback gets very chaotic when using a community feedback approach. Not everybody will understand the premise, quickly provide feedback, and move on. I, for one, found your approach very impressive. Even if the design did not fit what they're looking for,

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Andre Flores

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@createdbygabi - Love the idea for super post (might purchase after my nap lol) - I get why launchpage didn’t pan out, people don’t really want to put the effort to go through each support link to upvote a project, so from a builder’s perspective, they anticipate that their supporters won’t

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Andre Flores

29 days

@franklyvhs Whaaaa! Bringing it back old school!

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Andre Flores

26 days

@ishverduzco Not controversial at all! These days, people gravitate towards the founder vs the product. The story captivates the audience, which then becomes a lead magnet for the product.

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Andre Flores

16 days

@IAmAaronWill Yes, showing your work helps you stand out compared to people who just do outbound and sell but don't showcase what they can do.

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Andre Flores

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@johnny_lam_ I hope to not disappoint. Thanks John!

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Andre Flores

23 days

@MrNick_Buzz Also, scaling beyond your usual 9-5 salary makes up for the downturns.

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Andre Flores

23 days

@josiahbujanda Man it was! We were close to launching too! Thanks for the words of encouragement Josiah!

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Andre Flores

17 days

@designerdaniyel @tradingview @DEXToolsApp @dexscreener Looking good! Love the font you used that's prominent on the Shiba Inu label.

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Andre Flores

24 days

@azmi_ch1 Keep trying and experimenting until you find your formula. Congrats on averaging 1k impressions Azmi!

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