> I always see these LinkedIn or X guys making $500k ARR or $1m ARR within months; how the fkk do they get that many customers without spending on ads? First,

> I always see these LinkedIn or X guys making $500k ARR or $1m ARR within months; how the fkk do they get that many customers without spending on ads? First, as others have pointed out, that ARR is an amplification number. Second, if it is not, then they may have spent $1m in marketing for a $500k revenue. You never know, they aren't going to let anyone see poverty, they're only going to project success.