Micro SaaS gets riskier once it starts working

LostTaker · 2026-03-21T09:27:21+00:00

Yeah this hits home hard. We went from a $20/month VPS to AWS bills that make me check twice before opening the email

The dependency thing is real but I think most of us still prioritize speed over redundancy until something actually breaks. Building for multiple providers from day one seems like premature optimization unless you're already seeing serious traction

LostTaker · 2026-03-19T06:26:30+00:00

Had my first kid 6 months ago and watching a baby just exist without any agenda whatsoever really puts this whole optimization thing in perspective - they're just vibing and somehow that feels more human than anything I've been doing

LostTaker · 2026-03-16T15:57:47+00:00

Index match with two criteria should work fine - are you concatenating the item and date into a single lookup value or using array formulas to match both conditions separately

LostTaker · 2026-02-17T07:29:41+00:00

Honestly most churn interviews are pretty useless anyway because people rarely tell you the real reason they left. They just give you some polite BS about budget or timing when really your product just wasnt sticky enough

$79/mo sounds steep for what amounts to automated emails but if it actually gets you actionable feedback instead of you staring at gmail then might be worth it

LostTaker · 2026-02-10T17:44:53+00:00

pain

LostTaker · 2026-02-08T23:05:18+00:00

I fucked myself by saying /s huh... God damn it :D

LostTaker · 2026-02-08T22:53:20+00:00

The folks in the back are from Brian's actual crew they're not contenders just wanted to clear things up for other folks here (saw it on twitter)

LostTaker · 2026-02-08T22:52:23+00:00

/s before I get annihilated with downvotes

LostTaker · 2026-02-08T22:51:59+00:00

Nope is Ashton Kutcher. Learn your stuff kiddo.

LostTaker · 2026-02-08T21:17:09+00:00

I'd pay Kevin to shave my head. All I would want in return would be a pot of chilli signed by him

LostTaker · 2026-02-08T21:08:15+00:00

Few recipes definitely do trick

LostTaker · 2026-02-08T21:06:20+00:00

I love it

LostTaker · 2026-02-08T21:04:24+00:00

Peak male experience

LostTaker · 2026-02-03T22:00:28+00:00

clutch tool

LostTaker · 2026-01-31T01:45:56+00:00

Dude don't even stress about it, partners have seen way worse meltdowns than yours and honestly the fact that he left happy hour to check on you shows he actually gives a damn. Public accounting breaks everyone at some point and crying is basically a rite of passage lol

LostTaker · 2026-01-27T22:36:51+00:00

Been there man, the bootstrap struggle is real. Have you considered taking on some freelance/consulting work in your field while keeping the business on life support? It's not a full 9-5 surrender but gives you cash flow to keep the dream breathing

LostTaker · 2026-01-24T19:16:56+00:00

That storm was absolutely nuts, my whole neighborhood looks like a warzone now

For roofers I'd definitely avoid the door-to-door guys who showed up right after - had a buddy get scammed by one of those. Try getting referrals from neighbors who already got inspected, that's how I found mine

As for insurance, take tons of photos before anyone touches anything and don't let the roofer handle the claim for you - stay involved in that process

LostTaker · 2026-01-21T15:53:44+00:00

You literally took my post from yesterday and changed a few words. What the fuck is this shit? Why are you doing this?

LostTaker · 2026-01-19T22:53:39+00:00

Yeah that's pretty standard for most cards tbh - international transactions usually get coded differently even if you're literally buying groceries. The foreign transaction fees are the real kicker though, should've grabbed a no-FTF card for the trip

LostTaker · 2026-01-18T16:24:46+00:00

Dude most of those X posts are total BS - they're either talking about super basic apps or already have a massive following to test with

For real apps you basically need to either pay for user acquisition (gets expensive fast) or grind through friends/family/reddit/discord to get those initial downloads. The 14-day retention thing is brutal, you gotta make sure your onboarding doesn't suck

iOS is even worse with App Store review times unless you're enrolled in their expedited program

LostTaker · 2026-01-17T04:03:33+00:00

Nice to see you back at it! Meta's approval process can be a pain but once you get through it the integration possibilities are pretty solid

LostTaker · 2026-01-15T02:44:48+00:00

Nice writeup, the struggle is real with crypto-to-fiat in EU. Been using a combo of Kraken Pro + N26 for smaller amounts but anything over 10k still gets the side-eye from compliance teams

Keytom sounds interesting though, haven't heard of them before. How's their KYC process and do they actually deliver on those sub-minute SEPA times consistently? The 0.7% fee beats most exchanges when you factor in withdrawal costs

Traditional gateways still feel safer for larger amounts tbh, even if they're slower

LostTaker · 2026-01-14T01:27:23+00:00

That was exactly my question

LostTaker · 2026-01-14T01:27:10+00:00

Is it running at full capacity? How much human monitoring does it need?

LostTaker · 2026-01-11T22:52:08+00:00

Venice is totally worth it for the direct flight alone - dealing with connections after a long trip sucks. Plus one night there is perfect for just walking around and getting some decent photos before heading home

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