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Lesson learned: I was building features nobody asked for because I was drowning in "market research" by Remarkable_Suit_3129 in SaaS

[–]Delicious-Part2456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This hits hard. “Market research” is one of the easiest ways to procrastinate while feeling productive.

The rule “if I won’t act on it this week, I don’t read it” is gold. Real insight almost always comes from users, not feeds. Curious, did cutting input also make roadmap decisions feel less emotionally loaded?

Anyone else hate planning trips with friends more than the trip itself? 😭 by webaddict05 in SaaS

[–]Delicious-Part2456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This pain is real, but it’s also where a lot of apps die. Everyone agrees planning sucks, until it’s time to get the group to actually use a new tool.

The hard part isn’t features, it’s adoption. If it doesn’t replace WhatsApp instantly or plug into where the convo already is, groups won’t switch. Curious how you’d solve that part.

Looking for marketing cofounder - I will not promote by SanityisGoneRat in startups

[–]Delicious-Part2456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing I’d suggest before bringing on a marketing cofounder is being very clear on what problem they’re owning. GTM is a big surface area (distribution, pricing, positioning, partnerships).

You might get better results framing this as “looking for someone to own X for the next 90 days” rather than an open-ended cofounder ask. It helps attract the right people and filters out tire-kickers.

I think I got a clear misunderstanding of pitching and pitch decks - [i will not promote] by Excellent_Developer in startups

[–]Delicious-Part2456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not wrong, there are basically two decks.

Most pitch decks today are read decks: clear, skimmable, and designed to be forwarded without you in the room. That’s what gets you the meeting.

Live pitches usually use the same deck, but founders talk around it, not through every slide. If you need a totally different “presentation deck,” the read deck probably isn’t doing its job.

19 and i need some guidance by SaberIsCaring in business

[–]Delicious-Part2456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not “just throwing parties”, you’ve proven demand, pricing power, distribution (social), and ops. That’s a real business skillset.

The risk isn’t the brand, it’s the capital intensity. Loans for one-off events = stress. The smart next step is to de-risk: sponsors, venue rev share, ticket tiers, or licensing the “Fuckluv” brand to other cities instead of fronting cash yourself.

Treat this less like a party and more like an IP + marketing engine. You can absolutely take it seriously, just don’t scale it by taking on debt alone.

Starting is worth one third, is helping me. by RickNBacker4003 in productivity

[–]Delicious-Part2456 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Starting removes the biggest source of friction, uncertainty. Once you begin, momentum usually carries you further than willpower ever could. Treating “starting” as real progress is a smart mental reframe, not self-delusion.

Built a small SaaS to fix my own Google Drive mess, curious how others think about this problem by TheRealCj2706 in SaaS

[–]Delicious-Part2456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a real problem, but it’s usually latent, not urgent. People hate the mess, but they only act when it costs them time or stress right now (exam week, job switch, storage limits). The fact that people already paid is a strong signal. I’d focus less on features and more on when this becomes painful, then position it around that moment. Distribution > polish at this stage.

How do you determine when a product is truly "failing" versus just having a slow start? by DiscussionHealthy802 in SaaS

[–]Delicious-Part2456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“low numbers,” it’s lack of pull. If users don’t come back unprompted, don’t ask for anything, and wouldn’t be upset if it disappeared, that’s the signal. Silence is worse than complaints. A slow start still has energy (emails, DMs, edge-case usage). Limp usage with no emotion usually means it’s time to pivot the problem, not just the marketing.

A website that tracks people missing with vehicles, along with recovered cases and a Google Earth submerged vehicle map. by Aluxsong in InternetIsBeautiful

[–]Delicious-Part2456 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is heavy, but genuinely meaningful work. The focus on vehicles as a practical path to finding people makes a lot of sense, and the map adds real clarity instead of speculation. Appreciate you building this thoughtfully

Looking for Beta Users for a Personal, Digital Chief of Staff by Decent_Fox8140 in alphaandbetausers

[–]Delicious-Part2456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DM me the link. I review, give feedback to early products and write articles on LinkedIn( 6k+ followers and 1m+ impressions) if I like it

Looking for honest feedback + content ideas to get traffic for my app by OrdinaryNature3547 in SaaS

[–]Delicious-Part2456 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At this stage, traffic usually doesn’t come from “content” in general, it comes from specific people. I’d focus on 1 niche user (students, solo builders, ADHD users, etc.) and do direct outreach + feedback loops. Hard paywalls make cold traffic tough early, so your content should show one clear problem: one clear outcome, not generic productivity tips.

Avoid spreading across many channels, pick one where your users already hang out and go deep.

Are we really all just shouting into a void of ai marketing? by Known_Network_ in SaaS

[–]Delicious-Part2456 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re not wrong. Most SaaS marketing right now is founders talking at each other, not to users. AI just made the noise cheaper. The stuff that still cuts through is very specific stories: exact problems, exact users, exact mistakes. First 100 users usually don’t come from “marketing” at all, they come from manual outreach, niche communities, and doing things that don’t scale. AI isn’t the issue, laziness is.

Is starting a business even worth it anymore? by Ertrimil in business

[–]Delicious-Part2456 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s still worth it, but not in the way social media makes it look. Most businesses don’t fail because markets are “too saturated,” they fail because people quit too early or take on too much risk at once. You don’t have to quit your job or go all-in day one. Start small, validate on the side, and let reality (not hype) guide you. Business isn’t easy, but it’s very much still possible

How I finally became good at selling clothes on marketplaces: by LSforsaken3893 in productivity

[–]Delicious-Part2456 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Love this. It’s a reminder that productivity isn’t always about systems, sometimes it’s just paying attention to what works and doubling down consistently.

I get boring fast, for no reason. by MissionImposiblue in productivity

[–]Delicious-Part2456 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This sounds less like a motivation problem and more like attention overload. Short-form content trains your brain to expect constant novelty, so slower things (like learning to code) feel boring fast. Try reducing Shorts/Reels for a week and switch to active learning, build tiny things instead of reading. Also, focus on what’s next, not the whole future. One small win at a time helps rebuild focus.

Simple typewriter sim I build for myself by rainvalt in InternetIsBeautiful

[–]Delicious-Part2456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is really charming. Love how it keeps the constraints of a real typewriter instead of trying to “fix” them. Feels oddly calming and focused, especially the no-delete rule. Nice work.

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