Startups For the Rest of Us Episode 693 | Building a Mid-Six-Figure SaaS in Less Than 3 Years
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Dec 26, 2023 Grant McConnaughey, founder of Postpone, a social media scheduling tool, shares his entrepreneurial journey. He reveals how he validated his MVP and the challenges of early growth. Grant discusses the impact of joining TinySeed and his strategic pricing changes, resulting in significant revenue boosts. He candidly reflects on the emotional hurdles of raising prices and navigating platform risks from Reddit and Twitter. Additionally, Grant addresses areas for improvement and the importance of focus in building a successful SaaS business.
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New Year's Resolution Project
- Grant McConnaughey started Postpone as a New Year's resolution project to grow his Twitter following.
- He wanted to share blog posts on Reddit and other platforms, noticing a lack of professional Reddit schedulers.
Validate Your Itch
- Scratching your own itch can be a good starting point, but validate your idea.
- Find at least 10 other people who need your product to ensure broader appeal.
COVID-19 Side Hustle
- Grant built Postpone's MVP primarily for fun during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- He didn't initially prioritize extensive validation since it was a side project.