Finding early users for niche tools — any tips?

Hey folks 👋

I’ve been building ResonanceX — a podcast analytics platform to help creators understand traffic, listener behavior, and campaign performance. Since Chartable shut down, there’s been a noticeable gap, especially for indie podcasters trying to grow.

I’m in early access and looking to involve more podcasters — but it’s been tricky to connect with them directly.

Would love to hear:

• How have you successfully reached niche creators or communities early on?

• Any platforms or strategies that helped you spark conversations or build trust?

• Has anything not worked that you’d avoid?

Curious to learn what worked for you when trying to get those early signals — especially if you’ve built something for creators or a very specific audience.

Happy to share what I’ve tried so far too if it helps (Reddit, cold emails, Discord, Instagram, etc.) 👇

Thanks in advance 🙌

– Aryansh