Searching For SaaS

Jan 29 2025 122 ep. 35 mins 10
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A podcast with a fresh perspective on the stages of building a SaaS business

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Studying competition isn’t the answer

Jan 29 2025 37 mins  
Today on the show Nate’s found a market, but feels like the competition is too good. Josh doesn’t think so and points out some ways to uncover opportunities. Links: https://userlist.com/podcast/bullseye-customer-research-with-michael-margolis/ https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/finding-your-bullseye-customer-michael-margolis https://www.systm.co/post/how-to-write-the-perfect-h

Narrowing the Search by Flipping the Focus

Jan 14 2025 35 mins  
Today on the show Josh and Nate talk about narrowing the search for a new SaaS. They recap Josh’s bootstrap business idea search framework and discuss a new focus to help narrow the search field. Links: - https://x.com/hnshah/status/1875997046219645270?t=6EfbrvsoqwuaBeIk41E9cQ&s=19 This is episode 119

Nate’s Got Big News!

Dec 24 2024 42 mins  
Today on the show, we discuss some big changes for Nate and Josh weighs with his method for validating early stage bootstrapped business ideas. This is episode 118

Go/no-go on conference attendance as a busy startup founder

Dec 03 2024 36 mins  
Today on the show Josh and Nate talk about conferences and reasons why a startup founder may or may not choose to attend. They dive into customer discovery, early marketing approaches, and language market fit. Links: Marketing Against the Grain: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5AVbuUGM7MftTFVAf86RTT Market / Language Fit: https://review.firstround.com/finding-language-market-fit-

Two-Time SaaS Operator Aaron Weiche Shares Tactics, Strategy and His Story

Nov 19 2024 59 mins  
Today, we chat with Aaron Weiche co-founder of LeadFerno and CEO at GatherUp. Aaron shares his take on the current SMB market, how he grew LeadFerno, GatherUp and his strategy for the future. You can find Aaron at https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronweiche/

Yay traction! But how should Nate respond to the “do you white-label” question?

Oct 22 2024 30 mins  
Today on the show we talk about responding to partnership inquiries. We go through everything from white labelling, reselling, affiliates and specific customization. Josh shares some of his experience from the trenches as we think through these ideas. This is episode 115

15yrs+ growing LessAnnoyingCRM with cofounder Tyler King

Sep 24 2024 47 mins  
Today, Tyler King shares the ups and downs of growing his SaaS over the last 15yrs+. We dig into the origin of LessAnnoyingCRM, mistakes they made along the way and how they currently look at the world. Tyler is a great guy and was very open about sharing his story. Enjoy! You can find Tyler at: - Twitter: https://x.com/TylerMKing - Company: https://www.lessannoyingcrm.com/ - Podc

Putting Market Research in it’s Box

Aug 27 2024 28 mins  
Today, we talk about our methods and approach to competitive and technical research. Let’s dive in! This is episode 113

Luggage, Soup and an Unexpected Marketing Dilemma

Jul 30 2024 36 mins  
Today on the show we talk about market positioning and the two archetypal marketing messages: Bags Fly Free and Soup is Good Food. We also discuss the most urgent question your startup needs to answer: Why Buy Now? This is episode 112 Links: Bags Fly Free vs Soup is Good Food https://kellblog.com/2018/06/13/the-two-archetypal-marketing-messages-bags-fly-free-and-soup-is-good-foo

Double down, Give up or Something else?

Jul 16 2024 33 mins  
Today we’re talking about personal strengths, weaknesses and where to focus your attention. Nate & Josh are pretty sure they’re uncommon approach works much better than the status quo. This is episode 111