How I Used Reddit to Build a $34K/Month SaaS

Roman, co-founder of Goji Berry AI, shares how he leveraged Reddit to grow his SaaS business from zero to $30,000 MRR in just four months. He details specific examples of successful posts, including one about a failed Y Combinator interview that generated significant traffic and leads. Roman emphasizes the importance of storytelling, providing proof, and subtly highlighting the SaaS product without direct promotion. He also outlines a step-by-step playbook for Reddit marketing, including warming up accounts, engaging with comments, and using AI to refine content. The discussion highlights Reddit's value for early-stage startups seeking product feedback and initial customers.

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Part 1: Success Story, Background

Part 2: Reddit Strategy, Distribution

Part 3: Product Demo, Tooling

Part 4: Conclusion, Advice

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Starter Story

Part 1: Success Story, Background

Reddit's Untapped Potential: How Goji Berry AI Reached $30K MRR in Six Months

From Mechanical Engineer to SaaS Founder: Roman's Journey and Goji Berry AI's Origin

Part 2: Reddit Strategy, Distribution

Cracking Reddit: Goji Berry AI's Strategy for Millions of Impressions and Customer Acquisition

Viral Reddit Posts: AI-Assisted Storytelling and Strategic Upvoting for SaaS Growth

Reddit Marketing Playbook: Account Setup, Warming, and Content Strategy for SaaS

Content Ideas, Handling Negativity, and the Power of Proof on Reddit

Part 3: Product Demo, Tooling

Goji Berry AI Demo: Finding High-Intent Leads on LinkedIn Through Automated Outreach

Marketing Tools and Advice for Aspiring SaaS Founders

Part 4: Conclusion, Advice

Reddit's Value: Product Feedback, Early Customers, and Overcoming the Fear of Posting

How I Used Reddit to Build a $34K/Month SaaS

Starter Story

Part 1: Success Story, Background

00:00Reddit's Untapped Potential: How Goji Berry AI Reached $30K MRR in Six Months

Reddit's Untapped Potential: How Goji Berry AI Reached $30K MRR in Six Months

02:03From Mechanical Engineer to SaaS Founder: Roman's Journey and Goji Berry AI's Origin

From Mechanical Engineer to SaaS Founder: Roman's Journey and Goji Berry AI's Origin

Part 2: Reddit Strategy, Distribution

03:50Cracking Reddit: Goji Berry AI's Strategy for Millions of Impressions and Customer Acquisition

Cracking Reddit: Goji Berry AI's Strategy for Millions of Impressions and Customer Acquisition

05:40Viral Reddit Posts: AI-Assisted Storytelling and Strategic Upvoting for SaaS Growth

Viral Reddit Posts: AI-Assisted Storytelling and Strategic Upvoting for SaaS Growth

07:48Reddit Marketing Playbook: Account Setup, Warming, and Content Strategy for SaaS

Reddit Marketing Playbook: Account Setup, Warming, and Content Strategy for SaaS

09:54Content Ideas, Handling Negativity, and the Power of Proof on Reddit

Content Ideas, Handling Negativity, and the Power of Proof on Reddit

Part 3: Product Demo, Tooling

11:10Goji Berry AI Demo: Finding High-Intent Leads on LinkedIn Through Automated Outreach

Goji Berry AI Demo: Finding High-Intent Leads on LinkedIn Through Automated Outreach

12:39Marketing Tools and Advice for Aspiring SaaS Founders

Marketing Tools and Advice for Aspiring SaaS Founders

Part 4: Conclusion, Advice

14:14Reddit's Value: Product Feedback, Early Customers, and Overcoming the Fear of Posting

Reddit's Value: Product Feedback, Early Customers, and Overcoming the Fear of Posting