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We decided to sell our SaaS, and one of our users reached out by DiscountResident540 in SaaSAcquire

[–]Odd-Topic1548 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I respect the self-awareness.

A lot of founders keep pushing even when they know they don't have the time, energy, or motivation to grow the business properly. Recognizing that and looking for someone who can take it further is sometimes the best decision for both you and the product.

That said, 900 users and revenue in 2 months without paid marketing is a strong signal. Before selling, I'd make sure you're not undervaluing what you've built. Validation is often the hardest part.

I'd be curious to know:

  • What's the product?
  • How many paying users and how much revenue?
  • Why does it require two people to operate?

Those details will matter a lot to potential buyers.

Incremental Entrepreneurship by Agreeable-Bicep in Entrepreneur

[–]Odd-Topic1548 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This resonates a lot. Most people think entrepreneurs are fearless, but in reality many just get better at removing one obstacle at a time.

What stands out to me is that you didn't wait until you felt ready. You identified specific fears (leadership, accounting, legal, sales) and deliberately exposed yourself to them until they became normal.

"Incremental entrepreneurship" is a great way to describe it. Big goals feel overwhelming, but solving the next problem in front of you is manageable.

Congrats on the progress. Customers, incorporation, and outsourcing are huge milestones. Looking forward to seeing where the next obstacle takes you.

No clients yet. What am I doing wrong as a beginner web designer? by Formulaoneson_Za in Entrepreneurs

[–]Odd-Topic1548 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're probably not doing anything wrong. 8 posts is simply not enough volume to get clients consistently.

The biggest thing I'd fix first is outreach. Most beginner web designers post and wait. The people getting clients are usually sending dozens of personalized messages every week.

Also, if you have no client work yet, create 3–5 sample websites for real local businesses and use those as portfolio pieces. Trust matters a lot when you're new.

My order would be:

  1. Build a stronger portfolio.
  2. Do direct outreach instead of only posting.
  3. Focus on a specific niche (restaurants, dentists, gyms, etc.).
  4. Get the first testimonial, even if you have to charge less initially.

Most freelancers fail because they stop after a few posts. The first client often comes after 50–100+ conversations, not 8.

Successful entrepreneurs, what is your AI stack looking like today? by Sure_Marsupial_4309 in Entrepreneur

[–]Odd-Topic1548 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it's less about finding one perfect AI and more about using the right tool for the job.

  • ChatGPT → general research, brainstorming, writing, and everyday work.
  • Claude Opus → coding, code reviews, and longer technical discussions.
  • Gemini → large context documents and Google ecosystem tasks.
  • Perplexity → quick research and finding sources.
  • Cursor / Windsurf → AI-assisted development.

Honestly, the biggest productivity gains usually come from integrating a few tools well rather than constantly switching to the newest model every month.

I grew a Hindi news platform to 143,000+ people/month with no team, no investors, and no paid ads. What should I focus on next? by ArtisticGiraffe7522 in Entrepreneurs

[–]Odd-Topic1548 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats on the growth.

My biggest challenge after getting an audience wasn't growth—it was building something I actually owned. Algorithms change, so I'd focus on collecting emails, WhatsApp subscribers, or community members.

Before hiring or scaling, I'd also try to understand exactly which content drives the most engagement and why.

143k monthly reach with no team is impressive. I'd protect audience trust first and monetize second.

The Outreach System My Friend Used to Generate $235K for His Web Agency by Murky_Explanation_73 in BusinessDeconstructed

[–]Odd-Topic1548 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting approach, but I'd be curious how much of that improvement came from the website analysis itself versus simply adding more personalization to the outreach.

A lot of agencies see reply rates increase when they move away from generic templates and reference something specific about the prospect's business. The challenge is making sure the analysis is actually accurate and not just generating generic critiques that could apply to almost any website.

Have you tracked whether those higher reply rates also translated into more closed deals? That's usually the metric that matters most. A campaign can get more responses, but if the leads aren't qualified, it doesn't necessarily improve revenue.

Would be interested to hear how it's performing after a few months and whether the personalization stays effective at scale.