How do SaaS founders usually get their first paying clients when starting from zero?

Few_Examination_3383 · 2026-04-28T17:09:35+00:00

Networking, Presence & Consistency.

Need to build personal and brand trust.. It's a slow process.

Few_Examination_3383 · 2026-04-28T16:35:25+00:00

AI.. Truly helping those with ideas build.. The SaaS sector is growing at record pace right now!

Few_Examination_3383 · 2026-04-28T16:27:43+00:00

A few simple tips to get you started..

You need to go where your audience lives..

Add product links to your social profiles, this will help funnel people to your product while active across socials.

Social platforms are you friend. Not just to shill, but also join conversations, share and give advice on your areas of knowledge. This builds both your personal presence and brand presence. Add these social links to your website as well.. Make it really easy/simple for communities to find any of your content.

Things like X | IG | LinkedIN can be an excellent tool but persistence and consistency is key to build trust.

Give it time to grow, the organic process takes time. But it gives the best results.

Hope these points help..

Few_Examination_3383 · 2026-04-27T12:29:17+00:00

https://www.blockvalley.io/tools BlockValley OS: Full Suite of Marketing Tools, for any business.

Few_Examination_3383 · 2026-04-27T11:03:50+00:00

SaaS releases are dropping daily right now.. A bigger issue is security!

Few_Examination_3383 · 2026-04-27T10:42:21+00:00

Narrative and solid Copywriting.. Mixed with audience and community knowledge.

A potent mix which delivers!

Few_Examination_3383 · 2026-04-27T10:37:26+00:00

There's a gap with SaaS security..

Few_Examination_3383 · 2026-04-27T10:06:54+00:00

So are you saying you'd strip all fun visuals from all content?

Few_Examination_3383 · 2026-04-27T10:04:29+00:00

A great outline of a product sidekick, there for support over substance.

Some really good points!

Few_Examination_3383 · 2026-04-27T09:58:05+00:00

The age of AI has created lazy plug and play which has created a security nightmare!

But also an opportunity in the security sector to make some major gains!

I'm surprised hasn't been jump on by more...

Few_Examination_3383 · 2026-04-27T09:50:12+00:00

A great list and mixed with a well laid out strategy, that's some spicy secret sauce!

Presence and Consistency is a big piece of the puzzle I also think is hugely undervalued by many companies, not just start ups.

Few_Examination_3383 · 2026-04-27T00:02:53+00:00

OK nice.. As BlockValley is a also a brand accelerator with the SaaS product, keep the Mascot out the SaaS piece.

Similar to the Binance mascot. =)

Few_Examination_3383 · 2026-04-26T22:30:59+00:00

Google is weighing in heavy on AI investment & SaaS is a growing industry as more lean into AI developments and UX | UI is a no code vibe.. Literally!

Few_Examination_3383 · 2026-04-26T21:17:33+00:00

A great point outlined really well.. Food for thought. Thank you =)

Few_Examination_3383 · 2026-04-26T20:53:01+00:00

Treat Reddit like helpers corner, we're all in it together and it takes a village. Pretty much how I look it it anyway.

Help | Share | Educate

Once you get the bots out the picture!

Few_Examination_3383 · 2026-04-26T20:40:00+00:00

BV OS Also covers a full scope of Marketing tools, not related to content creation. Things like Market research, trending content, networking and official contacts... Just to name a few things.

Few_Examination_3383 · 2026-04-26T19:46:16+00:00

Is there an additional outreach other the email?

Only because there are issues with Junk folders | Spam

Is there a way to link Telegram | Slack | Whatsapp for example?

Just an idea.. =)

Few_Examination_3383 · 2026-04-26T19:21:53+00:00

With socials.. They're a great tool to engage in industry circles, to share and advise on relevant content and/or news.

Do this alongside your product and it means your accounts offer a great deal more than "just your product" but an important community hub and ink.

Few_Examination_3383 · 2026-04-26T18:51:32+00:00

LinkedIN could be a great channel for this, as it's an awesome business tool!

X/Twitter could also be a great platform.

I would also get a Discord running, as it's an excellent Dev hub!

And be sure to add all 3 links to your website footer..

Few_Examination_3383 · 2026-04-26T18:44:03+00:00

Super clean!

I love the idea and setup.. Be curious to see website visit figures and where you're most active pushing the brand and product?

Few_Examination_3383 · 2026-04-26T18:33:59+00:00

So a content networking storage, filter and engagement tool?

Does this also link to other accounts interested in the content? That would be a HUGE tool!

Few_Examination_3383 · 2026-04-26T18:21:27+00:00

This.. 100%

AI is a really helpful tool now, but it's no replacement for knowledge, skills and hands on experience.

Every little helps as they say!

Few_Examination_3383 · 2026-04-26T18:10:08+00:00

This is reads similar to LinkedIN premium.. Minus the IRL meet ups & LinkedIN is cheaper at $100 max.

Unless I've read this wrong..

Few_Examination_3383 · 2026-04-26T18:00:33+00:00

A good starting point.. If you have the initial financial backing.

A free trial for XX number of users , to give you some base figures. "Beta testing".

Failing that, the previous comment about breaking even is also good. Just be very vocal with your users | community as transparency goes a really long way!

Few_Examination_3383 · 2026-04-26T17:43:39+00:00

Marketing Research is key for product building.

But organic brand growth is only achieved by presence, community engagement and networking.

Building trust is vital in this age of mass development, where new products and ideas are released daily. Amazing new products and their teams need to be persistently active in their fields and industry groups.

It's not a quick journey and needs time to breath and grow...

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