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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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Nov 8, 2023 • 14min
MicroConf Tactics: I Discovered the Ultimate Cheat Code for SaaS
Want shortcuts for SaaS success? Well, I discovered 4 SaaS cheat codes that will help up level your SaaS business. Don't miss out on what took me 15 years to discover. Build your startup with these now!
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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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The State of Independent SaaS Survey
MicroConf Local | Austin
MicroConf Connect
The SaaS Playbook
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Nov 1, 2023 • 13min
MicroConf Tactics: Should You Beta Test Your SaaS or Go Straight to Market?
Wondering whether to beta test your SaaS or go straight to market? In this video, I'll share with you the pros & cons of SaaS beta testing and direct market launches for your software products to help you make the right decision.
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MicroConf Remote | Early Stage Marketing
MicroConf Connect
The SaaS Playbook
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Oct 25, 2023 • 9min
MicroConf Tactics: 7 Things SaaS Founders MUST Prepare for in the Age of AI
How are you going to stay ahead of AI or build it into your SaaS business? In the rapidly evolving era of AI, SaaS founders face unique challenges to ensure the success of their startup. This video explores 7 things SaaS founders should prepare for...
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Links From The Pod:
MicroConf Remote: Early Stage SaaS Marketing
8 AI Nightmares & ChatGPT Cautionary Tales That All Founders Should Know About
What SaaS founders need to know about artificial intelligence
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Oct 18, 2023 • 14min
MicroConf Tactics: I Raised $108K in 30 Days with This Strategy
I've started many successful SaaS companies in my career, but now I'm revealing how I raised $108K on Kickstarter in just a couple weeks as part of my latest book release - The SaaS Playbook. Here's how I used Kickstarter to raise over $100k fast...
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Lemon.io
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 Mastermind Matching
Start Small Stay Small
Order The SaaS Playbook
Kickstarter Landing Page
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Oct 11, 2023 • 10min
MicroConf Tactics: #1 Mistake No-Code SaaS Founders Make - Don't Build Without THIS
Considering building your SaaS business with no code SaaS apps? Make sure you know the risks. Choosing a no code platform for your SaaS startup can be awesome, but it doesn't come without risks. Watch this video for the #1 mistake no code SaaS founder make so you don't fall into the trap!
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MicroConf Mastermind Matching
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Bubble Pricing Announcement
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MicroConf Connect

Oct 4, 2023 • 13min
MicroConf Tactics: 7 App Ideas That Will Make a Developer VERY Wealthy This Year
SaaS ideas are helpful... but here are 7 new APP ideas for developers that will make whoever builds them very wealthy this year. In this video I'm sharing some of my favorite software ideas inspired by our friends over at Nugget.one.
These SaaS opportunities won't disappoint, but act fast before someone else does...
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MicroConf US Tickets
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Nugget.one

Sep 27, 2023 • 12min
MicroConf Tactics: AI, ChatGPT, OpenAI - 5 Things SaaS Founders MUST Know
Worried AI is going to replace your job or put you out of business? Where exactly is artificial intelligence going to take us? There are so many misconceptions about this, so here are 5 things every SaaS founder / app developer should know about AI right now...
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MicroConf Connect is Open
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Sep 20, 2023 • 13min
MicroConf Tactics: We Got HACKED... Here's What I Learned
We got hacked and our IPs were blacklisted! These experienced hackers almost cost us millions in revenue because of one cybersecurity loophole, so here are 5 lessons I learned from this scary experience in hopes it helps you avoid the same...
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
Startups For the Rest of Us
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Sep 14, 2023 • 6min
The Future of MicroConf
Whether you're a long-time supporter or a new member of our crew of misfits, you know we're all about empowering bootstrapped SaaS entrepreneurs.
For nearly a decade, we've been fueling the permissionless entrepreneurship movement that's gripped founders worldwide - and we're nowhere close to finished.
Our next big leap is coming, and you won't want to miss it.
If you want to get the inside scoop, and to keep up to date as we roll out all of these offerings, head over to https://www.futureofmicroconf.com/.

Sep 13, 2023 • 14min
MicroConf Tactics: 12 Books EVERY SaaS Founder Should Read This Year.
If you're a SaaS, tech or app founder - these 12 books are a must read. Which ones would you add to this list?
All 12 Books:
1: Traction
2: Founding Sales
3: The Mom Test
4: Hello Web Design
5: Who
6: The Art of Selling Your Business
7: The 1-Page Marketing Plan
8: Buy Back Your Time
9: Obviously Awesome
10: The SaaS Playbook
11: Deploy Empathy
12: Zero to Sold
LINKS FROM THE POD:
The Future of MicroConf
TinySeed Applications
Startups For the Rest of Us Podcast
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