Startups For the Rest of Us

Episode 704 | Landing Pages, Buying a SaaS, the Right Tech Stack, and More Listener Questions


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In episode 704, join Rob Walling for another solo adventure where he answers listener questions. He weighs in on buying a SaaS, how to validate ideas using landing pages, and what tech stack to choose. Rob also provides guidance for those considering leaving their comfortable day jobs in favor of being a founder.

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Topics we cover: 
  • 4:00 – Comparing your business to successful outliers
  • 9:50 – Exploring business outside of a comfortable day job
  • 15:45 – Early access landing pages prior to development
  • 20:00 – How do you vet SaaS businesses that you are trying to acquire? 
  • 27:16 – Evaluating a seller’s intentions
  • 29:50 – Choosing a tech stack for your SaaS
  • Links from the Show: 
    • MicroConf Remote – Early Stage Saas Strategies
    • Register for MicroConf US in Atlanta, April 2024
    • Apply for Director of Marketing and Operations for MicroConf
    • MicroConf Connect
    • Startups For The Rest of Us – Ask a question
    • 37signals
    • 7 Proven Ways to Create Profitable SaaS Ideas EVERY Time
    • The SaaS Playbook
    • Quiet Light
    • Acquire.com
    • The Stair Step Method of Bootstrapping
    • If you have questions about starting or scaling a software business that you’d like for us to cover, please submit your question for an upcoming episode. We’d love to hear from you!

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