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Growing a SaaS Is Like Learning a new Skill: My Philosophical Take

r/indiehackers
6/26/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
justgotfoundwww.justgotfound.comProduct Launch PlatformFree product launch service

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Post-launch exhaustion and lack of motivation
  • Difficulty sustaining marketing efforts after launch
  • Feeling of stagnation despite ongoing progress
  • Lack of user traction after initial launch

Problems to Solve:

  • Maintaining momentum after product launch
  • Achieving sustainable user growth
  • Overcoming the "quiet phase" where progress feels invisible
  • Balancing development effort with marketing/sales

Potential Solutions:

  • Taking deliberate breaks before/after launch to recharge
  • Recognizing that growth phases include silent periods
  • Persisting through periods of slow visible progress
  • Treating sales/marketing as equally important as development

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Persistence through silent growth phases
  • Strategic pacing of development and marketing efforts

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Post-launch promotion hustle (posting, sharing)
  • Free launch platforms as acquisition channels

Monetization & Product:

  • Free product launch service to attract users

User Engagement:

  • Community encouragement and shared experiences
  • Philosophical framing to maintain motivation