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I created the MVP, but feeling afraid to start marketing with no experience and knowledge

r/Entrepreneur
6/26/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
NotionNot mentionedProductivity/Note-takingBase platform for the solution - users write freely on pages
LoomNot mentionedVideo RecordingSuggested for creating demos

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Struggling to stay organized during calls due to data entry
  • Difficulty filling spreadsheets while on calls
  • Forgetting important information after calls
  • CRM fatigue and unattended call logs

Problems to Solve:

  • Automating data entry during/after calls
  • Reducing manual spreadsheet work
  • Capturing all important call information without structured forms
  • Improving productivity during conversations

Potential Solutions:

  • AI-powered note-taking that auto-fills databases
  • Speech-to-text integration for live call processing (future plan)
  • Keyword prompts to guide note-taking
  • Post-call data adjustment capability

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Starting small and learning as you go
  • Building in public and sharing progress
  • Focusing on specific user groups first (e.g. call centers, salespeople)
  • Developing use cases for different professions

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Creating demo videos/GIFs showing functionality
  • Engaging in relevant communities before pitching
  • Using targeted ads with phrases like "CRM fatigue"
  • Personalizing emails to potential customers (e.g. call centers)
  • Posting on r/SideProject for initial feedback

Monetization & Product:

  • Starting with MVP then scaling features (e.g. speech-to-text)
  • Planning monetization after traction
  • Maintaining user control over final data
  • Focusing on optimization for scalability

User Engagement:

  • Asking for early user feedback
  • Creating relatable tutorials/how-to guides
  • Being transparent about product stage (work in progress)
  • Community engagement in niche forums (Reddit, Slack, Discord)