What does Ramen Profitable mean?
A business state where the monthly revenue is just enough to cover the founder's basic living expenses (rent, food, and ramen).
Indie context: The point where you can technically quit your 9-5 job without starving, even if you can't buy a Tesla yet.
Ramen Profitable
A business state where the monthly revenue is just enough to cover the founder's basic living expenses (rent, food, and ramen).
💡 The point where you can technically quit your 9-5 job without starving, even if you can't buy a Tesla yet.
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