From 30 Failures to $70K+/Month
Have you ever launched a product, tweeted about it a few times, waited a week with zero sign‑ups—and quit?
That’s exactly what Thomas Sanlis, a French developer, did more than 30 times.
Bookmark tools. Twitter apps. Website builders. Planning software.
All failed.
But one project survived for 5 years—earning only $200/month for a long time.
Today, that same project makes $70K+ per month.
The difference?
Timing.
Most People Don’t Fail—They Quit Too Early
After reviewing his failures, Thomas found a painful pattern:
- He quit too early
- His value proposition wasn’t clear
- He lost momentum
- He avoided marketing
- The timing wasn’t right
His biggest realization was simple:
No product succeeds overnight.
Uneed would never exist if he had quit when it made $200/month.
The Pivot That Changed Everything
Originally, Uneed was just a small frontend tools directory.
In late 2023, Thomas made a risky move:
�� He turned Uneed into a Product Hunt alternative.
At first, revenue dropped. He was scared.
Then it rebounded—and kept growing.
Why?
Because Product Hunt users were frustrated:
- Too many bots
- Small products ignored
- No replies from the team
Thomas positioned Uneed as:
A fairer Product Hunt alternative
With clear differences:
- Every product gets homepage exposure
- Daily launch limits
- Founder replies directly
Perfect timing.
What Makes a “Good Idea”?
Thomas says a good idea has only one requirement:
You know how to sell it.
That usually means:
- You understand the market
- You have distribution (followers, audience, channels)
- You have a clear marketing angle
No competitors usually means no market.
Product Hunt’s existence proved the demand was real.
Build for the Long Run
Thomas doesn’t believe in burnout culture.
He teaches at a school, freelances, and builds Uneed—while still making time to live.
His advice:
Treat entrepreneurship like a marathon, not a sprint.
Or as he puts it even more bluntly:
Getting rich in one month is like winning the lottery.
Final Takeaway
Thomas’s story proves one thing:
Success is rarely about brilliance.
It’s about:
- Staying long enough
- Learning from failure
- Waiting for the right timing
If you’re struggling right now, maybe you don’t need a new idea.
Maybe you just need a little more time.