With so many different startup ideas out there, many aspiring SaaS founders get in their own way.
Tell me if this sounds familiar.
You are stuck in an eternal state of analysis paralysis with a spreadsheet full of different project ideas but still can't find the perfect SaaS idea to build.
You waste hours each month on ProductHunt looking at different software products.
You build a SaaS app that you think is cool, but it turns out it isn’t solving a problem for anyone.
If you want to avoid any of these unfortunate outcomes, here is how to come up with SaaS ideas that have real potential (including 13 free ideas you can steal).
Here's what we're covering this week:
5 productivity hacks
Selling software to developers
Building your marketing strategy
📺 Featured on the MicroConf Youtube Channel
5 Productivity Hacks of Successful Founders That ACTUALLY Work
Looking to increase productivity and get better at time management? In this video, I'm sharing 5 productivity hacks that actually work. These productivity tips are used by every successful SaaS founder I know and will help you get things done, work smarter, become more efficient, and achieve great results.
🎙 New On Startups For The Rest Of Us
In episode 670, join Rob Walling for another solo adventure, where he discusses why while striking luck in your SaaS journey is great, working hard and building skills is the sustainable way to build businesses for the long haul. He also shares his personal approach to work when burnout is on the horizon and, finally, an anecdote relating to SaaS marketing approaches.
🚀 3 SaaS Resources To Check Out From Around The Web
Creating software for other developers when you are a developer-turned founder might sound like a smart idea at the beginning. However, selling to other developers can be as hard as selling B2C SaaS.
The key to closing more deals often lies in asking better open-ended questions.
Not sure how to create a great marketing strategy? Watch this 5-minute whiteboard video.
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