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In this video, I look at my investments across TinySeed to distill six lessons that you can use to inform decisions in your own B2B SaaS. If it sounds like I'm describing your company and you're looking for the right amount of funding and mentorship, apply for TinySeed's Fall 2024 batch.   Episode Sponsor: This week’s podcast was sponsored by  Lemon.io.  Cut down on hiring time by working with vet...

A great landing page is a tool that you will use to convert your website visitors into paying customers. Tracy shares several key ingredients that you need on your landing page, why they are effective, and show many examples of each.   Episode Sponsor: This week’s podcast was sponsored by  Lemon.io.  Cut down on hiring time by working with vetted devs at competitive rates. Get 15% off your first 4...

It's easy to get caught in the trap of building your product before marketing it. I'll show you a repeatable, predictable approach to marketing your SaaS before you even start coding. Following this approach will increase your chances of finding success without relying on luck.   Episode Sponsor: Techstack Struggling with tech decisions? Techstack, with over a decade of experience in startup softw...

Wish you could look at the metrics of your competitors? This year MicroConf surveyed 700 startups to see what is making them grow fastest, and what's slowing them down. Rob is joined by Asia Orangio to analyze the results of the 2024 State of Independent SaaS Report.   Links from the Pod: Watch this video on YouTube The SaaS Launchpad TinySeed Applications Are Open Until Sept 15th To get your copy...

Do you already have a validated SaaS idea, with some semblance of Product-Market Fit? In this video, Rob shares 5 tactical ways you can take your SaaS to the next level. Refining your pricing, adjusting your signup flow, and improving your onboarding are all powerful levers you can pull to unlock new growth for your SaaS business!   Episode Sponsor: This week’s podcast was sponsored by  Lemon.io....

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Your next SaaS idea starts with solving a problem. Here are 8 new, niche problems that we've discovered with some explanations for each. If they seem like a good fit for you, check out Rob's 5 PM Pre-Validation framework, and get down to work...   Episode Sponsor: This week’s podcast was sponsored by  Lemon.io.  Cut down on hiring time by working with vetted devs at competitive rates. Get 15% off...

If you aren't careful, it's easy to waste time and energy building an MVP, or Minimum Viable Product, for a SaaS idea that no one is willing to pay for. This video lays out the 5 steps you should take to plan your MVP before you start building. It'll help you define your testable hypotheses, guide you on which metrics to consider as you plan and build, and will help you avoid feature bloat in the...

Which marketing strategies are best for growing your B2B startup? Rob chats with Greg Digneo about the marketing strategies he used to drive growth at Time Doctor to over $10 million in ARR. Greg gives practical examples of how his team used these marketing channels and Rob draws on his own experiences from growing Drip, covered in The SaaS Playbook.   Episode Sponsor: This week’s podcast was spon...

Ben Chestnut, co-founder of Mailchimp joins Rob Walling on the stage at MicroConf US 2024 in Atlanta. They discuss Mailchimp's origin as a side project from a web consulting firm, its accidental yet pivotal adoption of the freemium model, and the company's growth to a $12 billion exit.   Ben shares insights on scaling the business, emphasizing the importance of operational excellence and fostering...

If you're a programmer, your skillset in coding can open the door to entrepreneurship. Whether you dream of building products, teaching others, or starting a SaaS, here are 12 ways that you can start making money. Following the Stair Step Method of Bootstrapping can help you turn your side income into a full-blown business over time.   Links from the Pod: Watch this video on YouTube 75+ SaaS Marke...

If you operate a B2B SaaS company, you typically fit into one of two categories: vertical SaaS or horizontal SaaS. But which category is superior? For those in the early stages of a SaaS venture and unfamiliar with these distinctions, this video will help you decide which direction to go with your SaaS business.   Episode Sponsor: This week’s podcast was sponsored by  Lemon.io.  Cut down on hiring...

I asked SaaS founders on X, "What's your most controversial opinion about building startups?"... Watch as I dig through the responses and respond to the wildest ones. Some are spot on, some are, well.... you'll see ;)   Links from the Pod: Last Chance to Apply for MicroConf Masterminds! Watch this video on YouTube MicroConf Scholarship Program Controversial Startup Opinions Subscribe to the MicroC...

If you're an aspiring founder with a startup idea, learn the precise steps to validate your product effectively and avoid wasting time on the wrong things. By following this proven startup validation framework, you'll ensure that your efforts are focused on building a SaaS product that meets market needs and resonates with your target audience.   Episode Sponsor: This week’s podcast was sponsored...

You've got a SaaS product idea — what's next? How do you turn that idea into a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)? This is our step by step roadmap for how to build an MVP, including a unique MVP example that eventually led to a billion-dollar SaaS exit.   Links from the Pod: MicroConf Mastermind Program Watch this video on YouTube Join Us for MicroConf Remote Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel

Will these micro SaaS ideas become your next big SaaS project? I just found some unexplored niches and solutions that have a lot of potential so today I’m sharing 5 of my recent favorites with you. Plus find out how you can stay ahead in the SaaS world with the help of monday.com!   Episode Sponsor: This week’s podcast was sponsored by  Lemon.io.  Cut down on hiring time by working with vetted dev...

If you're considering building a no-code solution for your business, you won't want to miss this insightful interview! Join Chad Sakonchick, the visionary founder of Better Legal, as he shares the remarkable journey of achieving over $1,000,000 in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) with a no-code SaaS platform.   Episode Sponsor: This week’s podcast was sponsored by  Lemon.io.  Cut down on hiring time...

Software as a service (SaaS) stands out as one of the most lucrative business models today. If you're aiming to venture into SaaS and establish your startup, it's crucial to avoid these six common mistakes that can hinder your success.   Links from the Pod: Watch this video on YouTube The SaaS Playbook The Startups For the Rest of Us Podcast Join Us for MicroConf Remote TinySeed Subscribe to the M...

Are you trying to choose a name for your business, startup, brand, or product? Naming your business can be challenging because you want something that will not only stand the test of time, but also that you can legally protect!   In this video, I'm diving into essential best practices for business naming to ensure you get it right on the first try. Whether you're seeking SaaS name ideas, brand, do...

SaaS developers know how to build software, but do they know what NOT to build? Join me as I discuss this with Derrick Reimer, a 10X software developer...   Derrick Reimer is a seasoned entrepreneur and software developer with a passion for building SaaS products. With a deep understanding of the industry, he successfully bootstrapped and later exited a SaaS business, showcasing his business acume...

Need a side hustle before going big on SaaS or do you just want to get some extra cash flow? I've got 6 micro SaaS ideas that might help you earn as much as $5k/month or even more...   Links from the Pod: MicroConf Connect Watch this video on YouTube TinySeed Stair Step Approach to Bootstrapping Customer Onboarding For Salesforce Credit based billing system Dependency Outage Autoresponder Analytic...

Considering getting a business partner, starting a joint venture, or even just partnering with an investor? Setting up partnerships with your SaaS business can go south fast, so avoid these 6 business partnership mistakes to avoid unnecessary trouble (and lawsuits lol) along the way...   Dr. Sherry Walling is a passionate clinical psychologist, author, and podcast host dedicated to supporting the...

Have you been implementing these SaaS UX without knowing that it's a big turn-off for most users? Tracy Osborn runs through 4 common UX errors that beginners always make when making a SaaS application. If you've done these before or are planning to make a SaaS application, implement these changes now so that you'll retain more users...   Tracy Osborn, the author of "Hello Web Design," is a promine...

Build these SaaS before they go mainstream in 2024... I'd do it myself if I had the time, but I don't, so here are my predictions for which new SaaS apps will absolutely explode this year.   Episode Sponsor: This week’s podcast was sponsored by  Lemon.io.  Cut down on hiring time by working with vetted devs at competitive rates. Get 15% off your first 4 weeks working with their engineers.  https:/...

Discover how Matt Wensing built to an 8-figure SaaS exit in under 2 years in our SaaS Exit story series. You'll also hear what he wishes he knew earlier on the way to this successful acquisition.   Matthew Wensing, the entrepreneurial mind behind Riskpulse, achieved remarkable success by leading the company to a prosperous acquisition. As the Founder and CEO at Summit, he continues his entrepreneu...