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Welcome to the MicroConf Podcast!

Every week, we feature the stories and strategies you need to level up your SaaS business. From the visionaries and makers who fuel sustainable, profitable software companies that don’t need to seek venture capital to make a meaningful impact in their lives.

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Welcome to the MicroConf Podcast!

Every week, we feature the stories and strategies you need to level up your SaaS business. From the visionaries and makers who fuel sustainable, profitable software companies that don’t need to seek venture capital to make a meaningful impact in their lives.

    MicroConf Tactics: We Accidentally DELETED All Our Customers Credit Cards

    MicroConf Tactics: We Accidentally DELETED All Our Customers Credit Cards

    Have you ever messed up in your SaaS business? If you did, would you know how to handle it? We found ourselves in this exact situation this video reveals how we found out, how we fixed things, exactly what we did to improve our data security, and how we used this big mistake as an opportunity to improve all our SaaS sales and systems tenfold.
     
    Links from the Pod
    MicroConf US - Atlanta
    MicroConf.com/Sell
    Startups for the Rest of Us Podcast
    GlitchSecure
    Watch this video on YouTube
    Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel
     

    • 11 min
    MicroConf Tactics: 7 AI SaaS Ideas You Can Easily Start This Year

    MicroConf Tactics: 7 AI SaaS Ideas You Can Easily Start This Year

    Wondering how to get into AI SaaS? In this video, I explore innovative SaaS ideas that leverage artificial intelligence. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a startup entrepreneur, this video provides valuable information to kickstart your SaaS business in the realm of AI.
     
    Episode Sponsor
    This week’s podcast was sponsored by Lemon.io. Cut down on hiring time by working with vetted devs at competitive rates. Get 15% off your first 4 weeks working with their engineers. https://lemon.io/microconf
     
    Links from the Pod
    Call for Pitches
    MicroConf Local | Austin
    Watch this video on YouTube
    Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel
     
    Check out these AI blog articles
    8 AI Nightmares & ChatGPT Cautionary Tales That All Founders Should Know About
    What SaaS founders need to know about artificial intelligence

    • 10 min
    MicroConf Tactics: Ask Yourself This BEFORE You Start Building SaaS Products

    MicroConf Tactics: Ask Yourself This BEFORE You Start Building SaaS Products

    Wondering where to begin with your SaaS startup? Starting a business and diving into entrepreneurship can be exciting and a bit overwhelming. So, make sure to ask yourself this question before you start building SaaS products. Knowing the answer to this question will help keep your vision strong while building and launching a SaaS product.
     
    Links from the Pod:
    MicroConf Connect
    The 4-Hour Workweek
    Big Enough by Lee Lefever
    ScrapingBee | Twitter
    TinySeed Portfolio
    MicroConf Upcoming Events
    Watch this video on YouTube
    Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel

    • 10 min
    MicroConf Tactics: I Discovered the Ultimate Cheat Code for SaaS

    MicroConf Tactics: I Discovered the Ultimate Cheat Code for SaaS

    Want shortcuts for SaaS success? Well, I discovered 4 SaaS cheat codes that will help up level your SaaS business. Don't miss out on what took me 15 years to discover. Build your startup with these now!
     
    Episode Sponsor
    This week’s podcast was sponsored by Lemon.io. Cut down on hiring time by working with vetted devs at competitive rates. Get 15% off your first 4 weeks working with their engineers. https://lemon.io/microconf
     
    Links from the Pod
    The State of Independent SaaS Survey
    MicroConf Local | Austin
    MicroConf Connect
    The SaaS Playbook
    Watch this video on YouTube
    Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel
     

    • 13 min
    MicroConf Tactics: Should You Beta Test Your SaaS or Go Straight to Market?

    MicroConf Tactics: Should You Beta Test Your SaaS or Go Straight to Market?

    Wondering whether to beta test your SaaS or go straight to market? In this video, I'll share with you the pros & cons of SaaS beta testing and direct market launches for your software products to help you make the right decision.
     
    Links From The Pod
    MicroConf Remote | Early Stage Marketing
    MicroConf Connect
    The SaaS Playbook
    Watch this video on YouTube
    Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel
     

    • 13 min
    MicroConf Tactics: 7 Things SaaS Founders MUST Prepare for in the Age of AI

    MicroConf Tactics: 7 Things SaaS Founders MUST Prepare for in the Age of AI

    How are you going to stay ahead of AI or build it into your SaaS business? In the rapidly evolving era of AI, SaaS founders face unique challenges to ensure the success of their startup. This video explores 7 things SaaS founders should prepare for...
     
    Episode Sponsor:
    Lemon Hire 
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    Find your great-fit candidates fast with Lemon Hire. Claim a special discount for our fans. Visit https://lemon.io/hire/, sign up, and mention “MicroConf” to receive $2000 off your first hire.
     
    Links From The Pod:
    MicroConf Remote: Early Stage SaaS Marketing
    8 AI Nightmares & ChatGPT Cautionary Tales That All Founders Should Know About
    What SaaS founders need to know about artificial intelligence
    Watch this video on YouTube
    Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel
     

    • 9 min

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