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It took 7 months to get my first paying customer. Then it took 8 months to reach $35k revenue. Keep going!
r/SideProject
6/18/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildpad | https://buildpad.io | SaaS Product | No specific features mentioned |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Difficulty getting first paying customers
- Lack of social proof and following
- Struggling to get message through market noise
Problems to Solve:
- Acquiring first users and paying customers
- Building social proof and credibility
- Finding effective marketing channels
Potential Solutions:
- Consistent daily action and improvement
- Listening to customer feedback
- Focusing on serving first customers well
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Consistent daily action and improvement
- Learning from each day's efforts
- Implementing improvements based on feedback
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Direct messaging and outreach
- Building social proof through early customers
- Identifying effective marketing channels
Monetization & Product:
- Focus on solving customer problems
- Iterating based on customer feedback
User Engagement:
- Providing excellent customer service
- Encouraging word-of-mouth referrals