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

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