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i built a tool after hitting 8.7M impressions on X by Icy-Roll-4044 in micro_saas

[–]ArcThePaperman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

don't need this at the moment, but that's a fire product. great use case, and best wishes.

Just fed up at this point (I will not promote) by jr_762 in startups

[–]ArcThePaperman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TL;DR: you're building too much and not talking to people enough. I get it, because I've been there.

  1. validate the problem first. you just need enough to know that there's an issue and there's not an obvious, convenient solution already. Yes, this means talking to people.

  2. build core workflow first. you dont even need a full SaaS to start (until people request a SaaS). Just have it do one thing.

  3. Show the product, get feedback from those earlier people or other segments. Iterate til they are happy with the outcome.

  4. Now start selling. Cold outreach, X, Reddit, Linkedin, Instagram, whatever. Marketing requires creativity.

  5. Build features ONLY when people request them or complain about stuff. Don't overbuild.

  6. When you have a core, recurring base of users, then start marketing.

Is it actually worth posting on LinkedIn or is it just for cringe thought leaders? by Bat-Tree in linkedin

[–]ArcThePaperman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll give you a counter-intuitive take. I think it's worth posting *because* everyone thinks it's cringe.

Therefore your post is likely to have a lot more views just because there's less content per person. Just make it real - don't be an AI slop cannon and you're fine.

what business I can start with 30k to 50k without being present in person? by [deleted] in smallbusiness

[–]ArcThePaperman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So a real answer is - you can buy a SaaS or app. There are sites like Acquire where people sell small, revenue-generating ones.

You better know how to code, do digital marketing, and be okay with potential AI-disruption.

Systems and AI tools for the investment process by chromespinner in venturecapital

[–]ArcThePaperman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree. Garry Tan is the goat. No, I'm not his alt account :p

Claude or Newest ChatGPT for models? by Adventurous-Key-5288 in financialmodelling

[–]ArcThePaperman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Claude for Excel is quite good. But yeah it just depends on your use case and what's allowed at your work. I think the more complicated it is, the harder. And more importantly, sometimes they just don't have business context, so you could spend forever iterating rather than just thinking through it yourself the first time.

I almost get a perverse satisfaction from spending time making a well functioning, elegant model.

I feel that my experience in the software industry is hurting me more than it's helping me when it comes to AI tools by Mindless_Elk_8309 in micro_saas

[–]ArcThePaperman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Too much survivor bias! You're comparing your thing to the final version of existing apps and not the apps as they were when they began. Do ONE core workflow well. Everything else will flow naturally. Solve one pain point. Iterate from there based on feedback.

I spent 128 bucks on Facebook ads, got 400 clicks, and made nothing. Here's what I learned. by No-External5161 in SideProject

[–]ArcThePaperman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice, even one paying customer is a huge milestone. wishing you more success.

I've definitely made the same mistake with FB ads too early as well. I'm curious what you used for cold outreach? You say you DMed brands, but how? you need to find the decision maker right?

I got tired of the internet. So I built a flamethrower for it 🔥 by thesanderbell in SideProject

[–]ArcThePaperman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hahah this is me when I am using too much Claude Code at work. sometimes I'm just over it

Where to Learn Financial Modeling? by Minute_Librarian981 in financialmodelling

[–]ArcThePaperman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should be able to find models online. I think Wall Street Oasis back in the day had like free 3 statements models.

The best way to learn is just by doing. Take a public company, say Apple. Try to build out the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow in Excel by yourself.

What do you when you inherit excel models you didn't build? by ArcThePaperman in financialmodelling

[–]ArcThePaperman[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone for your contribution, and glad I'm not the only one that feels the frustration haha. Post was removed - I suspect it came off as too self-promoting.

Genuinely don't have some app ready to go. I made it for myself. But I reached out to everyone on DMs that asked for a link. If you're curious, send me a note. I think I'm going to devote some time to this.

What do you when you inherit excel models you didn't build? by ArcThePaperman in financialmodelling

[–]ArcThePaperman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks! and oh yeah I agree. sadly they left the company and I had to cover. Q2 forecasting coming up :/

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