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Oliver A Ellison

5x author. Founder and builder helping software creators get revenue. I specialize in the gap between “it works” and “it pays”: who buys, what to charge, how to package it, and how to get the first customers. Founder of Reliable AI Network. Builder of Make it RAIN monetization tools.


Products

The two products I’m actively releasing right now: Make it RAIN, which helps software creators turn shipped ideas into revenue, and RoleFerry, which helps job seekers run smarter outbound to hiring managers. Different markets, same theme: clear systems that get people results, and two of the biggest demand gaps I see forming in the economy.

  1. Make it RAIN

    Make it RAIN helps software creators turn shipped ideas into revenue. Most builders can make the product, then get stuck: no clear buyers, no pricing, no launch plan, no sales path. Make it RAIN walks you through that monetization gap with tools for buyers, pricing, offers, funnels, traffic, content, 30-day launch plans, and direct sales. Built for indie hackers and solo founders who can ship code but freeze when it’s time to get paid.

    2026 - present$61,200 / month
  2. Roleferry

    RoleFerry helps job seekers run smarter outbound to hiring managers instead of spraying mass applications into black holes. It turns job search into a clear system: target roles, find the right contacts, personalize outreach, and run campaigns that create real conversations. Built for candidates who want warm intros and human replies, not another “apply to 500 jobs” lottery.

    2026-present0

Recent activity

commented on2026-08-15
4 months to go. Chrome extension live. Web search integrated. 4 users. $0 revenue. Still here.
commented on2026-08-15
My first indie app made its first $18 after 19 days - but I have no idea where the customer came from
commented on2026-08-15
170 cold emails. 0 replies. Here's the ICP mistake I made — and what finally worked.
commented on2026-08-15
I built an AI that answers support questions. Founders still hated it. Here's what I learned.
commented on2026-08-15
“I have the data. I just don't know what it's telling me or what I should do next.”
commented on2026-08-15
I was sure a million people would want it. Week one: 0 users.
commented on2026-08-15
Most directories forget you exist after you list. We're trying something different.
commented on2026-08-15
My first paying user told me I was charging too little. It took me 4 months to listen.
commented on2026-08-15
I built a launch coach after my own product launch got 11 upvotes and 3 signups
commented on2026-08-15
Hot take: Zero-audience distribution is a different skill than growth, and most advice conflates the two
commented on2026-08-15
SchemaLens — 18 days, $0 MRR, 73 pages, 16 micro-tools. Building a dev tool in public.
commented on2026-08-15
3 products live, 0 paying customers — here's what I've learned about distribution in 30 days
commented on2026-07-23
Launching my SaaS-only buyer database today on Product Hunt. Here's the bet I made on pricing.
commented on2026-07-23
Built a SaaS in 32 minutes. Reached $1million MRR. Rejected a $5b acquisition.
commented on2026-07-23
Things I added to my SaaS that my users go crazy for
commented on2026-07-23
Would a personalized landing page make you more likely to book a meeting?
commented on2026-07-23
I built an AI that turns an idea into a live business in under 10 minutes. Here’s what 1,000 launches taught me
created a post2026-07-23
I built Make it RAIN to help app creators monetize
created a post2026-07-22
Looking for Feedback: Make it RAIN — Monetization App for Builders Stuck at $0
commented on2026-07-22
Built a SaaS in 32 minutes. Reached $1million MRR. Rejected a $5b acquisition.

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