On today’s episode I share a comprehensive guide to building micro SaaS businesses, which are niche-focused software products that can be developed by individuals or small teams. I explain the difference between traditional SaaS and micro SaaS, share real examples of successful businesses generating $20K-40K monthly revenue, and outline a step-by-step playbook for validating ideas, building MVPs, and growing through audience building and SEO.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:08 - What is a MicroSaaS?
02:25 - Examples of successful micro SaaS businesses
05:35 - Growth flywheel explanation
07:57 - User journey and funnel metrics
12:06 - Building in public strategy
18:28 - MicroSaaS Frameworks
21:58 - MicroSaaS Ideas 1: PermitSync
25:33 - MicroSaaS Ideas 2: PodScriptor
28:52 - MicroSaaS Ideas 3: SpecSheet
32:30 - MicroSaaS Ideas 4: CartSaver
33:58 - MicroSaaS Ideas 5: GrantGuru

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Key Points:

• Micro SaaS businesses focus on niche markets with specific products, typically built by solo founders or small teams
• Successful micro SaaS businesses can generate $10K-50K monthly profit with 80-90% margins
• Growth comes from building an audience first, identifying pain points, creating solutions, and reinvesting revenue
• Pricing strategies typically include free trials converting to monthly subscriptions or usage-based models

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