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How I got my first paid saas user worth $199

r/Entrepreneur
6/16/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
StartupIdeaLab.iohttps://startupidealab.ioStartup Idea ResearchAutomates finding pain points from Reddit and review sites

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Struggling to find viable startup ideas
  • Spending weeks researching without clear direction
  • Building products that don't solve real problems

Problems to Solve:

  • Identifying real problems people are facing online
  • Automating manual research process
  • Validating product ideas before full development

Potential Solutions:

  • Tools that aggregate pain points from online communities
  • Building in public to build trust and validate demand
  • Launching early with basic functionality

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building in public to create trust and engagement
  • Validating product ideas through early sales
  • Focusing on solving real user problems

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing progress updates on relevant subreddits
  • Engaging with target audience through honest communication
  • Natural discovery through organic sharing

Monetization & Product:

  • Early monetization before official launch
  • Validating pricing through first sale
  • Iterative development based on user feedback

User Engagement:

  • Sharing development journey and challenges
  • Creating community through regular updates
  • Building trust through transparency