In this episode, Rob Walling shares why building alone is dangerous, what your real options are, and exactly how to surround yourself with other founders who can help you navigate the chaos without losing your mind. Links from the Pod Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel MicroConf’s Mastermind Matching Program Get your free copy of the MicroConf Masterminds Guide

Rob Walling chats with Harris Kenny, founder of OutboundSync, about how he took a low-code MVP and, with seed funding from TinySeed, scaled it into a SaaS business generating over $500K in annual recurring revenue — all in just one year. Links in the episode: Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel OutboundSync TinySeed Accelerator Program Bonus Coaching Call TinySeed Tales Season 5 Startups for the Rest of Us Podcast

Unlock the most effective homepage positioning framework used by top-performing SaaS founders. In this video, Anthony Pierri of Fletch PPM breaks down how to craft a homepage that instantly communicates what your product does, who it’s for, and why it matters, boosting clarity, conversions, and customer trust. Perfect for founders and marketers looking to level up their SaaS website strategy. Links from the Pod Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel Get your ticket to MicroConf US 2026 | Portland, OR | April 12-14, 2026 MicroConf Events Fletch PPM Follow Anthony on Linkedin

After 20 years building and exiting SaaS companies, Rob Walling looks back and pinpoints the 5 choices that made all the difference, from launching his first product to bootstrapping and exiting apps for life-changing money.   Links from the Pod Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel Join MicroConf Connect Startups for the Rest of Us Podcast Rob's 10 Best Entrepreneurial Decisions (Full List Here)    

Rob Walling shares 6 founder regrets that didn’t just cost him money, they nearly derailed his business. From invisible mindset traps to avoidable missteps in hiring and decision-making, each one reveals something most founders don’t realize until it’s too late.   Links from the Pod MicroConf Remote MicroConf Events Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel    

In this episode, Rob Walling breaks down data-backed strategies to improve your trial funnel and explains why most SaaS founders should rethink freemium vs. free trial. Backed by insights from the nearly 700+ startups who participated in the State of Independent SaaS Report and 200+ of his own investments.   Links from the Pod MicroConf US Tickets are on Sale 2024 State of Independent SaaS Report MicroConf Connect Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel  

Plateaus are the death of SaaS; unless you know how to spot and beat them. In this talk from MicroConf New Orleans in 2025, Rob Walling shares real data from 192 startups and reveals how to break through the 7 SaaS growth plateaus- including leaky funnels, high churn, lack of leads, and losing product-market fit.   Links from the Pod MicroConf US 2026 Tickets are on sale! MicroConf Remote Tickets are on Sale | November 5, 2025 Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel  

In this episode, Rob reveals why selling to consumers (rather than businesses) is so freaking hard. He shares the only B2C SaaS strategy he would ever bet on, after starting 6 companies, investing in 224 SaaS startups, and writing 5 books on building life-changing businesses.   Links from the Pod Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel MicroConf Mastermind Applications are Open MicroConf Connect Castos Startups For the Rest of Us Podcast

Rob read the comments. Every last one of them. 225+ and some were wild. He’s here to break it down, clear the air, and set the story straight. Watch the video that caused all this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rXXRdB3TJI&t=2s   Links from the Pod MicroConf Masterminds Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel TinySeed Portfolio Rob's Books Startups For the Rest of Us Podcast

Every founder dreams of building the next big SaaS success. But what separates the ideas that just sound good from the ones that truly take off? In this video, Rob Walling shares his personal checklist for the perfect SaaS idea. The more boxes you can check, the higher your chances of success.   Links from the episode: Tinyseed Applications open soon! The SaaS Launchpad Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel

If you're an early-stage founder or just dreaming about launching your own startup, you want to maximize your odds of success. But here’s the thing: not all ideas are created equal. Some are so tempting, so popular, that you'll see them everywhere—but they're actually traps that have burned more founders than can be counted.   In this episode, Rob Walling walks through seven startup ideas he’d never build.   Links from the Pod Get the Free SaaS Launchpad module Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel    

Want to know the real truth about SaaS? In this video I cover 5 critical SaaS fundamentals that can help you grow 7-figure businesses. There are harsh realities to building a SaaS, but knowing these principles can save you from beginner mistakes.   Links in the episode: MicroConf Connect Watch this video on YouTube  Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube channel The SaaS Launchpad The SaaS Playbook Start Small, Stay Small TinySeed    

Join Peldi Guilizzoni from the MicroConf stage in Dubrovnik, as he details his 7-step journey from maker to entrepreneur. Peldi is the CEO of Balsamiq, and his talk is loaded with tactics that will help you grow business beyond what you can achieve as a single maker. Links in the video: Watch this talk on YouTube Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube channel MicroConf Europe 2025, Istanbul Exit Strategy Finish Big Balsamiq

Don't leave millions on the table when you sell – finding the right buyer is crucial for maximizing the value of your life's work. In this video, Rob Walling describes the 6 different types of business buyers and where you can find them.   Watch this video on YouTube   Links in the episode: Exit Strategy Book Discretion Capital Quiet Light Brokerage TinySeed Acquire.com Flippa    

Are AI Agents going to kill SaaS? In this video I explain why SaaS businesses are so resilient, even through times of great disruption. In fact, there are a few ways you can take advantage of the latest AI trends to grow your business stronger.   Links in the episode: Watch this episode on YouTube MicroConf Connect MicroConf’s Mastermind Matching Program

Venture Capital can be a great tool for explosive growth, but it's not a fit for all startups. In this video I explain the downsides of VC, and share how most companies should approach their growth and funding.   Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uc85Kg70_Ng   Links in the video: MicroConf Europe Tickets are on Sale: https://microconf.com/europe TinySeed: https://tinyseed.com/ TinySeed Program: https://tinyseed.com/program TinySeed Memo: https://tinyseed.com/thesis Invest in TinySeed: https://tinyseed.com/invest

You need to be systematic and focused to find growth channels that actually move the needle as a bootstrapper. In this video, I'll cover some of the best, low cost SaaS marketing strategies that have worked in my businesses, and in the businesses I've invested in. Links in this episode: SaaS Launchpad: https://saaslaunchpad.co/ TinySeed Applications Open Through Feb 23rd: https://apply.tinyseed.com/ The SaaS Playbook: https://saasplaybook.com/ Invest in TinySeed: https://tinyseed.com/invest Start Marketing The Day You Start Coding: https://robwalling.com/books#coding

Incorrectly pricing your SaaS product is the easiest way to accidentally kill your business. I'll tell you how to fix your pricing, how founders fall into the trap of charging too little, and why charging more can catapult your business's growth.   Links in the episode: MicroConf Remote | May 21: https://microconf.com/remote Announcing a change in pricing and process: bit.ly/carthookpricing TinySeed Portfolio: https://tinyseed.com/portfolio The SaaS Playbook: https://saasplaybook.com/

Rob Walling shares 5 predictions for the SaaS and broader startup market in 2025. Some of these represent great opportunity, and others will be big hurdles. Let us know what big disruptions that you see coming that he might have missed!   Links from the Pod: MicroConf Remote MicroConf Growth Retreat Watch this video on YouTube TinySeed Portfolio Startups For the Rest of Us Episode 735 | The 8 Levels of SaaS Platform Risk (A Rob Solo Adventure) Linklo State of Independent SaaS 2024 Report Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel

In this video, Rob reviews six SaaS ideas sourced from Reddit threads. These ideas are unlikely to be worth billions of dollars, but they could grow into your next profitable SaaS business and let you walk away from your day job.   Links from the Pod: MicroConf Connect Applications are closing Today April 9th MicroConf Growth Retreat Watch this video on YouTube The SaaS Launchpad Inventory Management for Custom Apparel Business Integrating Ticketing Systems Across Customers ERP for small manufacturing facility Client Portal for a Retail (in person) business Simple MAM (media asset management) Museum Cataloging App Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel