<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[MicroExits]]></title><description><![CDATA[For founders who’d rather exit small than fail big.]]></description><link>https://www.microexits.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!mYLe!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F34f85b57-3d16-4e08-9dd8-59978a8493e4_608x608.png</url><title>MicroExits</title><link>https://www.microexits.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:41:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.microexits.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[MicroExits]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[microexits@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[microexits@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Micro Exits]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Micro Exits]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[microexits@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[microexits@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Micro Exits]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[I’m betting the next 5 years on Micro-Exits. 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I&#8217;ve watched too many friends burn out chasing a "Unicorn" that doesn't exist.</p><p>That&#8217;s why I&#8217;m launching Micro-Exits.</p><p></p><p><strong>The Future is "Micro"</strong></p><p>I&#8217;ve realized that there is a much faster, much more human way to win. It&#8217;s about building small, profitable, and highly focused digital assets and then selling them.</p><p></p><p><strong>I call them Micro-Exits.</strong></p><p>We&#8217;re talking about exits in the $10k to $10M range.</p><p>It&#8217;s the kind of money that doesn't just change your bank balance; it changes your life. It pays off the student loans. It buys the house. It gives you the "quit your job" capital to finally breathe.</p><p></p><p><strong>What we&#8217;re building here</strong></p><p>Micro-Exits isn't just a newsletter; it&#8217;s a playbook for the new generation of "Indie" builders. Whether you&#8217;re into Micro-SaaS, Shopify Apps, Niche Newsletters, Paid Directories, or Chrome Extensions, this is your home.</p><p>We&#8217;re going to focus on the one thing most people ignore: The Handover. How do you build something that an investor actually wants to buy? How do you get a 4x multiple on a "boring" directory? How do you scale a Shopify app to $5k/month and flip it for six figures in less than a year?</p><p></p><p><strong>Why join me?</strong></p><p>I&#8217;m going to be documenting the entire landscape. Every week, I&#8217;ll bring you:</p><p>Market Intel: What&#8217;s actually selling on the marketplaces right now.</p><p>The Exit Playbook: Radical transparency on how to price and package your project.</p><p>Founder Stories: Real people who executed a Micro-Exit and walked away with the cash.</p><p></p><p><strong>A personal favor...</strong></p><p>I&#8217;m building this because I want to see more people achieve "Lifestyle Freedom." I want to see more "normal" people getting $100k checks for tools they built in their spare time.</p><p></p><p><strong>But I can&#8217;t do it alone.</strong></p><p>I have one question for you: If you could sell your current project (or an idea you have) for $50,000 cash tomorrow, what would that change for you?</p><p>Hit Reply and let me know. I read and respond to every single message.</p><p>Welcome to the movement. Let&#8217;s get to work on your first Micro-Exit.</p><p></p><p>Best,</p><p><em>Ankit Yadav ,MicroExits.com</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>