💰 How I Made My First $100 With a Directory

Making your first $100 online feels harder than it should. Not because it’s technically difficult… but because most people overcomplicate everything. They build too much. Wait too long. And try to be perfect. I took a different approach. Instead of building a complex SaaS, I launched a simple directory. Here’s exactly how I made my first $100 with it. ⚠️ Why I Chose a Directory At first, I was thinking about building a “real SaaS product.” Something bigger. But then I realized: 👉 I don’t need something big 👉 I need something that can make money fast Directories checked all the boxes: simple easy to understand clear monetization So I went with that. 🧠 Step 1 — Picking the Right Niche I didn’t try to build a general directory. That’s a mistake. Instead, I focused on a niche where: new tools appear frequently people actively search for solutions AI tools were perfect for that. Constant growth. Constant demand. ⚙️ Step 2 — Not Building From Scratch This was the biggest time saver. Instead