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It took 11 months to get my first paying customer. Then it took 7 months to reach $17,200 in revenue. Keep going!
r/SaaS
6/14/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BigIdeasDB | https://www.reddit.com/r/SaaS/comments/1lawge7/it_took_11_months_to_get_my_first_paying_customer/ | Idea Management | Tracks and organizes ideas, helps with product development |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Difficulty getting first paying customers
- Lack of social proof and following
- Challenges with marketing in a crowded market
- Struggling to get message through noise
Problems to Solve:
- Acquiring first users and paying customers
- Building social proof and credibility
- Finding effective marketing channels
- Improving product based on user feedback
Potential Solutions:
- Consistent daily action and improvement
- Listening to user feedback
- Personalized outreach to target audience
- Optimizing onboarding and user activation
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Consistent daily action and continuous improvement
- Listening to user feedback and iterating
- Personalized outreach to target audience
- Building social proof through early adopters
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Direct messaging and personalized outreach
- Building case studies from early users
- Optimizing landing pages based on user feedback
Monetization & Product:
- Focusing on user activation and retention
- Shortening signup process and adding wow moments
- Following up for feedback within 24 hours
User Engagement:
- Providing excellent customer service
- Building community through niche Reddit channels
- Encouraging referrals from satisfied customers