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The advice I wish I took earlier: work on the business, not just in it
r/Entrepreneur
6/17/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy Back Your Time | https://www.amazon.com/Buy-Back-Your-Time-Dan-Martell/dp/1989774001 | Business Productivity | Book by Dan Martell on time management and business systems |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Feeling constantly busy with no end in sight
- Time spent on operations instead of building systems
- Difficulty scaling business without owner's constant involvement
Problems to Solve:
- Creating repeatable sales processes
- Building systems that run without owner's constant involvement
- Finding time to work on business instead of just in it
Potential Solutions:
- Implementing business systems and processes
- Hiring and delegation
- Focusing on marketing assets and automation
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Shifting focus from working in the business to working on the business
- Building systems and processes
- Investing time in marketing assets and automation
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Creating repeatable sales processes
Monetization & Product:
- Building systems that allow business to run without constant owner involvement
User Engagement:
- Focusing on long-term business development rather than short-term tasks