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Every week, we feature the stories and strategies you need to level up your SaaS business. From the visionaries and makers who fuel sustainable, profitable software companies that don’t need to seek venture capital to make a meaningful impact in their lives.
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Jan 17, 2024 • 12min
MicroConf Tactics: The #1 Problem with Running a SaaS Business
Running a SaaS business can be rewarding, but also difficult. From customer retention to scaling hurdles, this video delves into solutions and strategies to address most SaaS founders common problems...
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This week’s podcast was sponsored by Lemon.io. Cut down on hiring time by working with vetted devs at competitive rates. Get 15% off your first 4 weeks working with their engineers. https://lemon.io/microconf
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MicroConf Connect is Open
Call for Pitches
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Jan 10, 2024 • 10min
MicroConf Tactics: Do This When Your Work-Life Balance Is OUT OF WHACK
Is your work-life balance feeling completely out of sync? Learn these practical work strategies to regain control, reduce stress, and prioritize your well-being as a founder. Whether you're overwhelmed with work or struggling to find time for yourself, watch this video for simpler answers to these problems...
Links from the Pod:
The State of Indie SaaS Survey
MicroConf Mastermind Program
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Startups For the Rest of Us Podcast
MicroConf On Air Podcast
MicroConf Connect
The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Keeping Your Sh*t Together
Dr. Sherry Walling's YouTube Channel
MicroConf Connect
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Jan 3, 2024 • 39min
MicroConf Recap: Patrick Campbell Bootstrapped ProfitWell to a $200M Exit, Here's How...
Ever wondered how to bootstrap a company to a profitable multimillion dollar exit? Patrick Campbell, founder of ProfitWell, shares his path of building a successful SaaS company without external funding or venture capital - and how he was able to sell it for $200,000,000 in just a few years - in today's special SaaS success case study episode.
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MicroConf Masterminds
Patrick Campbell | Twitter
ProfitWell
Paddle
Pricing Page Teardown
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Dec 27, 2023 • 6min
MicroConf Tactics: 5 SaaS Ideas You Can Build as a SOLO Founder
Looking to start your own software (SaaS) business? These SaaS ideas are perfect for solo founders. From project management tools to niche industry solutions, I'll discuss these potential SaaS products to help you kickstart your entrepreneurial journey with your first SaaS startup...
Links from the Pod:
MicroConf Connect is Open
The SaaS Playbook
Pat Walls (@thepatwalls) | X
SponsorLeads
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Dec 20, 2023 • 10min
MicroConf Tactics: How To Find a Cofounder for your SaaS Startup in 8 Simple Steps
Are you struggling to find a cofounder for your startup? In this video, I'll guide you through the 8 steps to help you find a reliable cofounder for your SaaS startup or business. These practical startup tips and strategies will ensure you find your perfect cofounder match! Make sure you stick around to the end to learn the biggest question you should ask yourself before looking for a co-founder.
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eCommerceFuel
Rhodium Weekend
Dynamite Circle
Indie Hackers
CoFoundersLab
StartHawk
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Dec 13, 2023 • 14min
MicroConf Tactics: Bootstrapped vs Funding: Which Is Better for Your Startup
Struggling to decide between bootstrapping or seeking funding like venture capital, investment rounds, seed rounds, or something else to get your startup off the ground? In this video, I discuss the pros & cons of both approaches. Discover the advantages of self-sufficiency with bootstrapping SaaS, and the potential growth opportunities that come with SaaS funding instead.
Episode Sponsor:
This week’s podcast was sponsored by Lemon.io. Cut down on hiring time by working with vetted devs at competitive rates. Get 15% off your first 4 weeks working with their engineers. https://lemon.io/microconf
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Register Now for MicroConf US
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Apply to TinySeed

Dec 6, 2023 • 6min
MicroConf Tactics: Remote Work Is Dying - Here's Why That's Good for Founders
Is the era of remote work coming to an end? In this video, I delve into the reasons why working from home is dying and reveal why it could be a positive turn for entrepreneurs and business owners. I also discuss how SaaS founders stand to benefit from these changes.
Episode Sponsor:
This week’s podcast was sponsored by Lemon.io. Cut down on hiring time by working with vetted devs at competitive rates. Get 15% off your first 4 weeks working with their engineers. https://lemon.io/microconf
Links from the Pod:
MicroConf Connect is Open
TinySeed
Dynamite Jobs
We Work Remotely
Authentic Jobs
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Nov 29, 2023 • 12min
MicroConf Tactics: We Accidentally DELETED All Our Customers Credit Cards
Have you ever messed up in your SaaS business? If you did, would you know how to handle it? We found ourselves in this exact situation this video reveals how we found out, how we fixed things, exactly what we did to improve our data security, and how we used this big mistake as an opportunity to improve all our SaaS sales and systems tenfold.
Links from the Pod
MicroConf US - Atlanta
MicroConf.com/Sell
Startups for the Rest of Us Podcast
GlitchSecure
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Nov 22, 2023 • 11min
MicroConf Tactics: 7 AI SaaS Ideas You Can Easily Start This Year
Wondering how to get into AI SaaS? In this video, I explore innovative SaaS ideas that leverage artificial intelligence. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a startup entrepreneur, this video provides valuable information to kickstart your SaaS business in the realm of AI.
Episode Sponsor
This week’s podcast was sponsored by Lemon.io. Cut down on hiring time by working with vetted devs at competitive rates. Get 15% off your first 4 weeks working with their engineers. https://lemon.io/microconf
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Call for Pitches
MicroConf Local | Austin
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What SaaS founders need to know about artificial intelligence

Nov 15, 2023 • 11min
MicroConf Tactics: Ask Yourself This BEFORE You Start Building SaaS Products
Wondering where to begin with your SaaS startup? Starting a business and diving into entrepreneurship can be exciting and a bit overwhelming. So, make sure to ask yourself this question before you start building SaaS products. Knowing the answer to this question will help keep your vision strong while building and launching a SaaS product.
Links from the Pod:
MicroConf Connect
The 4-Hour Workweek
Big Enough by Lee Lefever
ScrapingBee | Twitter
TinySeed Portfolio
MicroConf Upcoming Events
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