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I Almost Gave Up on Everything I Built, Until One Person Changed Everything

r/Entrepreneur
6/27/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Discord BotsNot specifiedBot DevelopmentFeatures not detailed, but implied to be competitive in crowded bot market
LocalExpertListings.comhttps://LocalExpertListings.comBusiness DirectoryHelps with visibility and credibility for local/solo businesses
GivgiveNot specifiedSharing/Consumption PlatformChanging 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