In episode 758, Rob Walling is joined by Derrick Reimer to tackle a variety of listener questions. They discuss strategies for entering a market with established competitors, including how to position your product without directly attacking rivals. They also reflect on the challenges of free trials, weighing the pros and cons of extending trial periods versus incentivizing onboarding.

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Topics we cover:

(1:18) – How to launch a SaaS product in a market with an established competitor
(6:21) – Do I call out competitors by name?
(14:24) – How do you really identify what moves the needle in your Saas?
(19:59) – Breaking down the “one thing”
(23:32) – Selling and marketing SaaS before building
(30:36) – What is the goal of your free trial?
(39:10) – On the fence between B2B, B2C

Links from the Show:

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Derrick Reimer (@derrickreimer) | X
Derrick Reimer (@derrickreimer.com) | Bluesky
SavvyCal
757 | TinySeed Tales s4e5: Founder Breakups, Crushing Failures, and the Future
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MicroConf Connect
SaaS Institute
Start Marketing The Day You Start Coding by Rob Walling
Start Small Stay Small by Rob Walling

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Episode 758 | Do Free Trials Suck?, What Moves the Needle, and More Listener Questions (with Derrick Reimer)

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