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My SaaS made $60,000 before we built the product. Here's how we validated demand by faking automation:
r/SaaS
6/20/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrubby | https://scrubby.io | Email Verification | Catch-all email verification, manual processing initially |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Uncertainty about whether people would pay for email verification
- Risk of spending development costs without validation
Problems to Solve:
- Validating demand for catch-all email verification
- Reducing development risk
Potential Solutions:
- Manual processing to validate demand before building automation
- Frontend-only MVP to test market interest
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Wizard of Oz approach for validation
- Frontend-only MVP to test market interest
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Targeted promotion to outbound marketers
- Clear value proposition (verified emails in 48 hours)
Monetization & Product:
- Validated demand before building full product
- Scalable pricing model
User Engagement:
- Delivering promised results despite manual processing
- Building trust through reliable service