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I Almost Gave Up on Everything I Built, Until One Person Changed Everything
r/Entrepreneur
6/27/2025
SAAS TOOLS
SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Discord Bots | Not specified | Bot Development | Features not detailed, but implied to be competitive in crowded bot market |
LocalExpertListings.com | https://LocalExpertListings.com | Business Directory | Helps with visibility and credibility for local/solo businesses |
Givgive | Not specified | Sharing/Consumption Platform | Changing how people share and consume content (mentioned in comments) |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Building in silence without recognition
- Feeling demotivated when no one notices efforts
- Financial constraints in early stages (e.g., using personal savings)
- Difficulty gaining initial traction in crowded markets
- Lack of mentorship/guidance for beginners
Problems to Solve:
- Getting initial users/validation for new products
- Scaling from zero to sustainable user base
- Funding early-stage development costs
- Building credibility when starting out
- Finding supportive communities/mentors
Potential Solutions:
- Finding one supportive user/advocate (like Mai) to kickstart growth
- Listing on directories (e.g., LocalExpertListings.com) for visibility
- Sacrificing personal expenses to fund early operations
- Building free communities/events to support others (implied reciprocal benefit)
- Persistence through initial rejection
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Persistence through early struggles
- Bootstrapping with personal funds
- Leveraging early supporters for organic growth
- Transitioning from solo project to agency model
- Building a trusted team with shared values
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Organic growth through user referrals (e.g., Mai introducing bot to friends)
- Community-driven promotion (user sharing in multiple servers)
- Listing on niche directories for credibility (LocalExpertListings.com)
- Free educational events to build authority and network
Monetization & Product:
- Starting simple and iteratively improving features
- Freelancing to fund product development (implied)
- Agency model as scalable business structure
- Prioritizing team well-being to retain talent
User Engagement:
- Creating student communities with free events/teaching
- Fostering user advocacy (e.g., Mai's promotion)
- Encouraging user referrals (as seen in commenter's experience)
- Building products that solve genuine problems to drive organic adoption