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My 10th SaaS (after 9 failed) hit $3k/mo in 8 months. Here's how I'd do it again from $0
r/microsaas
8/15/2025
Content Summary
The post describes the author's journey in creating their 10th SaaS product, which reached $3k/mo in 8 months. The author shares a step-by-step plan for starting from scratch, emphasizing the importance of identifying real pain points in founder communities, tracking spending rather than relying on surveys, building a minimal viable product quickly, adding value before selling, charging from day one, and scaling through networks and testimonials. Key insights include the importance of positioning, pricing, and understanding how the market evaluates purchases.
Opinion Analysis
Mainstream opinion: Many users agree with the author's approach, particularly the focus on real pain points, charging from day one, and building value before selling. Some comments highlight the importance of persistence and learning from failure. A few users ask for more details on how to find founder communities. Conflicting opinions are not clearly present, but some may argue about the effectiveness of free trials or the necessity of charging immediately. Overall, the post is seen as inspiring and practical for aspiring SaaS founders.
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BigIdeasDB | http://bigideasdb.com | Idea Validation Platform | Helps founders discover validated problems from user complaints on review platforms |
| G2 | https://www.g2.com | Review Platform | User reviews and comparisons for software products |
| App Store | https://apps.apple.com | App Store | User reviews for mobile apps |
| https://www.reddit.com | Community Forum | User discussions and complaints about products and services |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Founders struggling to validate ideas before building products
- Founders spending money on ineffective market research tools
- Lack of trust in free trials and consultations
- Difficulty in identifying real pain points in the market
Problems to Solve:
- Finding validated problems that customers are willing to pay for
- Reducing the risk of building products no one wants
- Identifying which tools are being misused or overpaid for
- Building a product with a clear value proposition and pricing strategy
Potential Solutions:
- Using community discussions and complaints to identify real pain points
- Focusing on specific markets with clear value propositions
- Charging from day one to filter out serious customers
- Leveraging influencer testimonials and targeted newsletters for growth
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Hunting for real pain points in founder communities and debates
- Tracking spending patterns instead of relying on surveys
- Building a simple MVP quickly and testing with real users
- Adding value first by engaging in communities and providing helpful insights
- Pricing from day one to filter out serious customers
- Scaling through influencer testimonials and targeted marketing
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Joining founder communities (Slack, Discord, Reddit) and becoming known for helpful contributions
- Targeting active community members with influence for testimonials
- Sponsorship of smaller, focused newsletters with qualified subscribers
Monetization & Product:
- Charging $39/month immediately to create commitment and filter serious customers
- Positioning the product specifically for startup validation to enable premium pricing
- Understanding how the market evaluates purchase decisions and aligning the solution accordingly
User Engagement:
- Engaging in founder communities and contributing value before promoting the product
- Building relationships through consistent help and support
- Avoiding B2B buyers who care more about process than outcomes until there are paying customers