Episode 666 | Entering a Competitive Market, Books for SaaS Founders, and More Listener Questions with Derrick Reimer

Jun 20, 2023

Derrick Reimer, founder of SavvyCal, joins the discussion, offering insights for SaaS founders navigating competitive markets. He emphasizes the importance of idea validation and understanding customer needs before launching products. Stress management while growing a business is tackled, alongside tips for non-technical founders on finding co-founders or opting for outsourcing. The conversation also highlights essential books for entrepreneurs, providing strategies for effective customer engagement and marketing.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Navigating Competitive Markets: Strategies for Differentiation and Customer Acquisition

01:44 • 5min

Navigating Entrepreneurship: Insights and Challenges

06:15 • 19min

Navigating Co-Founder Relationships and Entrepreneurial Dilemmas

24:47 • 4min

Navigating SaaS Challenges for Indie Makers

29:03 • 18min

Exploring Essential Readings for SaaS Founders

47:27 • 3min

Influential Books for SaaS Founders

50:11 • 3min

In episode 666, Rob Walling chats with fan favorite Derrick Reimer, the founder of SavvyCal, as they answer listener questions. They cover topics ranging from idea validation in competitive spaces to book recommendations to development strategies for non-technical founders.

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Topics we cover:

1:05 – How to validate ideas in competitive markets
7:49 – How to manage stress when growing a small SaaS business
15:48 – Finding a technical co-founder vs. outsourcing development
28:24 – How to decide between doubling down on a current project or starting a new SaaS app
34:15 – Tools for tracking traffic, conversions, and A/B test results
40:21 – Recommended reading for SaaS startups

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Episode 666 | Entering a Competitive Market, Books for SaaS Founders, and More Listener Questions with Derrick Reimer

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