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How my side project finally made real money (after ~10 failed tries)
r/SideProject
6/2/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DesignJoy | https://designjoy.io/ | Productized Services Platform | Helps create fixed-scope service offerings, streamlines client communication, simplifies pricing and packaging |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Difficulty finding a scalable business model
- Struggling with custom proposals and sales calls
- Lack of clear pricing and packaging
- Difficulty scaling freelance work
Problems to Solve:
- Need for predictable revenue
- Desire for efficient client communication
- Need for clear pricing structure
- Want to scale service offerings
Potential Solutions:
- Productized services model
- Fixed-scope offerings
- Streamlined sales process
- Clear pricing and packaging
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Productizing services
- Testing different scopes and prices
- Iterating based on client feedback
- Simplifying sales process
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Leveraging existing skills and experience
- Focusing on specific customer type and problem
- Creating clear, fixed-scope offerings
Monetization & Product:
- Fixed pricing model
- One-page, one-offer approach
- Clear problem-solution fit
User Engagement:
- Discovery conversations instead of sales calls
- Focus on solving specific problems
- Building on existing strengths