09.13.2022 - By Rob Walling
In episode 622, join Rob Walling and fan favorite Derrick Reimer, the founder of SavvyCal, as they discuss topics like balancing profitability versus growth and deciding which features to build and not. They chat about some specific features that Derek has decided to build, those he has not decided to build, and the thought process behind them.
Topics we cover:
4:02 - Making product decisions
9:22 - Deciding on what features you are not going to build
19:12 - When to reply to debates on Twitter
27:42 - Twitter’s newsletter feature
31:40 - Derrick’s perspective on balancing profitability vs reinvesting in the business
43:10 - Is Rob scratching his maker itch by being an investor in companies through TinySeed, or is he missing building SaaS businesses?
46:29 - Should Rob join TikTok?
Links from the Show:
Derrick Reimer @derrickreimer I Twitter
SavvyCal
Applications for TinySeed’s Fall 2022 SaaS Accelerators Are Now Open
MicroConf Youtube Channel
High Signal
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