Build Your SaaS

"Justin, I built a SaaS!"

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Harris Kenny was a long-time listener of the podcast, and dreamed about building his own software product. After multiple attempts, over 5 years, he finally did it. How? He shares his experiences transitioning from a corporate job to entrepreneurship. He also discusses the challenges of user engagement, the exploration of various SaaS ideas, and the importance of foundational work in entrepreneurship.

Links:

  • Harris Kenny on Linkedin
  • OutboundSync - Integrate outbound campaigns in HubSpot and Salesforce
  • IntroCRM (Archived) - Access Blocked
  • How Loom Found PULL - Growth Strategy Case Study
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Timestamps:

  • (00:09) - I did it! I build my saas!
  • (02:59) - Why did Harris quit his job?
  • (11:03) - When you don't have a boss, do you have the drive to go get work?
  • (15:45) - How did you hear about saas businesses?
  • (27:02) - Recognizing a need and building something for it
  • (34:44) - So many opportunities in inventory software
  • (41:03) - The difficulty of getting people to just log in
  • (49:18) - The saas that worked
  • (01:01:01) - Where are you getting new customers from?
  • (01:06:47) - Using Tinyseed as a bridge
  • (01:11:02) - Going over the top on support is a key
  • (01:24:04) - Showing results helps agencies show value
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