SaaS Mastery

SaaS Mastery

Helping non-technical founders launch software products without the guesswork since 2013. Hosted by the tech advisor recommended by the largest SaaS communities such as SaaS Academy and MicroConf. Trusted by 300+ founders, many now exited.

  1. How to Build Million Dollar SaaS Ideas from your Service Business

    5D AGO · VIDEO

    How to Build Million Dollar SaaS Ideas from your Service Business

    If you need my help building your SaaS - whether it’s a complete roadmap or instant developer access, just go to this link: https://saasmastery.com/?video=e_mKQEtT1xI Or prefer a one-off advisory call? Here's my calendar: https://www.saasmastery.com/call?video=e_mKQEtT1xI Workbook from this video: https://pages.saasmastery.com/service-to-saas-blueprint?video=e_mKQEtT1xI ---- Generic SaaS ideas are crowded The real opportunity is building software around problems you already understand. In this video, I share a complete framework for turning a service business into a million-dollar SaaS. You’ll learn: 0:00 - Intro 0:25 - Service to opportunity 4:59 - How to extract SaaS ideas from your agency or service business 12:36 - Validating SaaS idea 16:34 - Building a SaaS prototype 21:17 - Pre-selling a SaaS product to early adopters 22:11 - Building an MVP that’s ready for real users 23:37 - How to choose the right developers for your SaaS 26:42 - Getting the first 100 SaaS customers with a simple Go-To-Market Strategy 33:37 Ending This guide is made for service business owners, consultants, agency owners and operators who want to transform their expertise into a scalable SaaS business. Chapters (00:00:00) - Service-to-SaaS(00:01:01) - How to Build a Service-based SaaS(00:01:47) - Why we're building a SaaS business instead of a Service(00:03:09) - Why Service Businesses Can Build a Successful SaaS(00:04:59) - How to Find a Profitable SaaS Idea(00:06:25) - The 3 Most Important SaaS Patterns(00:08:38) - How to Go From B2B Sales to Strategic Sales(00:10:27) - How To Build a SaaS Startup(00:12:36) - How to Validate Your Idea ((00:14:42) - How To Validate Your SaaS Idea(00:16:28) - How to Build a Prototypal in 3 Steps(00:19:25) - How to Build a Million-Dollar Startup From Day 1(00:23:33) - How to get your MVP built and scale.(00:24:34) - Finding the Right Developers for Your SaaS(00:26:50) - How to Scale Your Startup to 100 Customers in 5 Steps(00:29:00) - How to Build a Winning Messaging Campaign in 2 Steps(00:29:36) - 3 Creative Ways To Reach Out To Early Adopters(00:32:32) - How to Build a Million-Dollar SaaS from Start

    35 min
  2. Don't Start With an MVP for your SaaS (Build a MVO Instead)

    JAN 7 · VIDEO

    Don't Start With an MVP for your SaaS (Build a MVO Instead)

    Launch your MVP in 2-6 months: https://www.saasmastery.com/call The lean startup dogma says build an MVP fast, iterate, find product-market fit. But that advice is outdated and costly for non-technical founders in 2025. This video exposes why 90% of MVPs fail or stall, how iteration costs kill bootstrapped SaaS during the "Long Slow Ramp of Death," and what to do instead: the Minimum Viable Offer framework with a working prototype to pre-sell and validate before the full build. Real examples from Slack, Airbnb, and Atlassian, plus the roadmap that turns raw SaaS ideas into launched products in 2-6 months Chapters (00:00:00) - Why 90% of MVPs Fail(00:01:49) - Why Most MVPs Fail and Why They're Not Worth It(00:07:10) - Non-Technical Software Founders: What They Need to Know(00:08:41) - The broken MVP model

    11 min
  3. How To Manage a Tech Team as a Non-Technical Founder in 2026

    JAN 2 · VIDEO

    How To Manage a Tech Team as a Non-Technical Founder in 2026

    Non‑technical CEOs don’t fail for lack of code, they fail for lack of control. This video breakdown how to manage a tech team, from grooming a backlog that kills developer idle time to separating Product Lead vs Tech Lead so every sprint ships value on schedule. If hiring is stalled or junior devs are slowing everything down, this playbook also covers force‑multiplier hiring, quarterly fractional CTO audits, and a simple system to maximize engineering velocity and hit MVP timelines. Chapters (00:00:00) - How to Manage a Dev Team on Time(00:02:33) - Hiring a Junior Developer is Stupid(00:04:39) - 3 Mistakes All Tech Companies Make(00:07:21) - 3 Tips for Non-Technical Founders(00:11:51) - The 5 Biggest

    13 min
  4. The 5 Most Costly Non-Technical Founder SaaS Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

    12/17/2025 · VIDEO

    The 5 Most Costly Non-Technical Founder SaaS Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

    Building a SaaS as a non-technical founder? You’re probably one decision away from burning months of time, thousands of dollars, or a painful chunk of equity. In this episode, we break down the most common non-technical founder SaaS mistakes we see over and over again—from choosing the wrong tech lead to building in silence, over-engineering too early, and falling in love with software instead of the business. If you want to avoid the traps that quietly kill most SaaS startups before they ever get traction, this is a must-listen. Chapters (00:00:00) - 5 Mistakes All Non-Technical Startups Make(00:00:52) - 7 Startup Mistakes You're Making(00:03:57) - The Tech Lead Nightmare(00:05:12) - The 2 Biggest Mistakes Startup Founders Make(00:06:56) - 3 Mistakes of Over Engineering and Under Engineering(00:09:41) - 3 Reasons Why You're Building Something Nobody Will Want(00:11:31) - 3 Mistakes All Startups Make(00:13:46) - 5 Most Common Mistakes First-Time SaaS Founders Make

    15 min
  5. I've Built 100+ MVPs, Here’s the Winning Framework for 2026

    12/09/2025 · VIDEO

    I've Built 100+ MVPs, Here’s the Winning Framework for 2026

    Most non-technical founders burn cash on development teams or give away half their company. I’ve helped dozens avoid this trap using a completely different approach. In this video, I breakdown the 5-step framework that gets you paying customers before you write a single line of code. From problem validation to hiring developers - this is the exact playbook that works.

    15 min

  6. 03/05/2025

    Will AI Replace Software Developers? The Truth About AI Coding

    Video Description In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative impact of AI on the world of software development, exploring the current state and future prospects as of 2025. We’ll discuss how AI is reshaping the roles of developers at all levels—from senior engineers who can leverage AI to boost their productivity, to junior […]

    9 min

  7. 01/15/2025

    How to Take Advantage of Cultural Diversity to Build a Great Team

    Video In this video, Victor discusses when and how to leverage cultural diversity in software development teams, sharing real insights from managing teams across Pakistan, Latin America, and other global regions. Learn about: 1. The right timing to introduce cultural diversity in your team. 2. How to avoid common pitfalls in cross-cultural team […]

    4 min

  8. 01/08/2025

    Is Offering Equity to a Software House Worth It?

    Video In today’s video, Victor talks about a common consideration by SaaS Founder, which is – Should I give equity to my software house? This video takes a look a the two primary considerations that you should take a look at when deciding whether or not to give equity to […]

    9 min
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Helping non-technical founders launch software products without the guesswork since 2013. Hosted by the tech advisor recommended by the largest SaaS communities such as SaaS Academy and MicroConf. Trusted by 300+ founders, many now exited.

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  • Creator
    SaaS Mastery
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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    © 2025 SaaS Mastery
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