SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

So one of SaaStr Fund’s latest investments is Mangomint, a vertical SaaS platform for spas and salons. Now … that sounds niche, and it sounds crowded. And it is. There are multiple vendors in different segments, including Mindbody which IPO’d a SaaS generation ago and then taken private in a $2B Vista acquisition. And yet, today Mangomint is at eight figures in ARR, growing 100%+, with 110% NRR from SMBs.

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Clouded Judgement

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. Follow along to stay up to date! Subscribe now Kingmaking in the Era of AI When too many kings vie for the crown, you’re left with a brutal game of thrones. Can anyone truly win in a game of thrones? And will the end justify the means? I’ve been thinking about this a lot recently.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 31, 2024

So is it a downturn in SaaS or Cloud — or not? There are so many mixed signals: Unicorn product is up 2x over last year, but layoffs continue AI spend is fast and furious, with Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, etc. seeing record acceleration in growth. The U.S. economy overall still has record low unemployment and strong growth Gartner is seeing overall Cloud spend up 20% this year But : Overall, SaaS leaders are seeing their lowest growth ever.

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Predictable Revenue

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Entrepreneurs often struggle with stepping back, especially when their identity and value have been tied to being on the front lines. The post Lead-Gen Quarterly Check-in with Martin Adey appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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Speaker: Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health and Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health, is here to take us through how he guided his company's recent experience of getting from concept to launch and sales of products within 90 days. In this exclusive webinar, Christophe will cover key aspects of his journey, including: LLM Development & Quick Wins 🤖 Understand how LLMs differ from traditional software, identifying opportunities for rapid development and deployment.

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USIO

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Usio vs. Stripe Stripe is well-known for its comprehensive suite of payment solutions, which are often the first choice for startups and large enterprises. However, as businesses scale, they may find that Stripe doesn’t always align with their evolving needs. This is where Usio steps in, offering a more customized, partner-centric alternative that can be particularly advantageous for small to mid… Source The post The Best Kept Secret in Payments & The Perfect Stripe Al

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Dear SaaStr: How Should I Pay Sales Reps When Our Customers Pay Monthly? There are basically two options — really three, by blending the two: The first is to pay monthly commissions. I generally don’t recommend this. I.e., if you pay the reps a 10% commission on what they close … and the customer pays say $500 a month … you pay the rep $50 a month.

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Payrix

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Consumers reported losing close to $8.8 billion to fraud in 2022, an increase of over 30% from 2021, according to the latest Federal Trade Commission data. The top reported frauds included imposter scams, with losses of over $2.6 billion, and online shopping. For software companies embedding payments into their platform, being aware of payment fraud is critical for several reasons.

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The Moz Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Are Google’s Helpful Content Updates affecting your rankings in unexpected ways? It might not be just about your content. As the August update rollout wraps, we can expect some winners and some losers, but why? Tom Capper digs into the data and reveals the surprising reality of what sites impacted by the Helpful Content Update have in common.

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User Pilot

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Picture this: Your social media followers are skyrocketing, your website traffic is through the roof, and your free trial sign-ups are off the charts. Sounds great, right? Well, sorry to disappoint you, but you might be getting excited about the wrong marketing metrics. Vanity metrics. From the article, you will learn what vanity metrics are, how to identify them, and how to choose more actionable alternatives to drive product growth.

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Speaker: Jamie Bernard

Success in product management goes beyond delivering great features - it’s about achieving measurable financial outcomes that resonate across the organization. By connecting your product’s journey with the company’s financial success, you’ll ensure that every feature, release, and innovation contributes to the bottom line, driving both customer satisfaction and business growth.

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Inturact

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

SaaS marketing is a complex, ever-evolving field. Get equipped with practical, proven strategies to tackle the most persistent SaaS marketing challenges.

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Dear SaaStr: Should You Always Ask a Co-founder to Invest Their Own Money? No. Especially if they haven’t really made any money yet, and you have more. In both my start-ups, I was the only founder to contribute cash. It didn’t matter. Yes, you need money one way or another to startup. But writing code, bringing in the first customers, raising seed funding, recruiting the team, and almost anything else is more important than money.

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Scytale

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Many organizations struggle to find a clear path to HIPAA compliance. They are constantly led off course by trying to understand the complicated terminology, policies and requirements surrounding compliance. They frequently fall short due to misinterpreted jargon or changes in policies and ‘close enough’ is becoming good enough. Unfortunately, when it comes to HIPAA compliance organizations can no longer afford to stay out of the loop and they’re either 100% compliant, or not at all.

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Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Dennis Lyandres is currently an Advisor at Iconiq Capital. Before that, Dennis spent 8.5 years with Procore during which time Procore grew from $10m to over $900m+ in revenue and went public on the NYSE. Dennis started at Procore as EVP of Sales in 2014, before moving to the CRO role in 2018 where he was responsible for driving revenue across all customer-facing functions including Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Rev Ops, Procore.org and Business Development.

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User Pilot

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

A robust business process design enhances efficiency, reduces overheads, increases project success rates, and facilitates innovation. From the article, you will discover the principles of effective process design and learn how to design streamlined processes for your product , marketing, customer success, sales, and design teams. But let’s cover a few basics first.

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Buffer Resources

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

I like to joke that my company was a 15-year overnight success story. I never set out to start a business. As an early adopter of digital photography, I regularly had friends and family turn to me for help. They’d bring over bags of memory cards, asking what to do with them, or hoped to digitize the boxes of printed photos gathering dust in their basement.

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

So there’s a mistake I see a lot of founders make again and again, especially when cash is tight. In fact, these days cash is tight for most, even if you’re at $20m, $50m, $100m ARR, since everyone’s trying to get more efficient and profitable. And the mistake they make is they finally hire a great VP of Sales, Marketing, CS, Product, etc. that they really believe in … and then … they sort of veto or don’t quite believe in their first hire.

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Kellblog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

“You’re fired,” said the general counsel (GC) of the public, multi-billion-dollar software company and I wasn’t just happy, I was ecstatic. I’d known this company for a long time. I’d helped their VCs with diligence. I’d worked with them in the early days as an advisor, and received a stock option as compensation. So when I contacted the company to sell the shares (from the option I’d exercised long ago), I was surprised to find a folder called “Grant 2.” They’d given me a second gra

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The Moz Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

In this episode, Navah reminds us that long-term relationships with customers are fostered through communication and value alignment. With budget and consumer behavior in mind, learn how and where can you best serve your customers the content they are looking for.

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User Pilot

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Userpilot’s SaaS Product Metrics Benchmark Report has found that compared to other industries, healthcare SaaS companies perform lower across most of the 6 metrics we studied. What are the reasons? That’s what we try to explain in the article. You will also learn how healthcare companies can improve their product metrics. Companies by industry analyzed in our Product Metrics Benchmark Report 2024.

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Nimble - Sales

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Real estate transactions are complex processes involving multiple steps, parties, and legal requirements. Whether you are a buyer, seller, or a real estate professional, understanding how to manage these transactions effectively is crucial for ensuring a smooth and successful deal. The post How to Manage Transactions in Real Estate appeared first on Nimble Blog.

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Dear SaaStr: When My Startup Raises $10m, Would It Be Appropriate to Take a $170k Salary (no co founders)? Yes, not a problem. You should take a “market correct” salary as soon as it’s economically immaterial to the company. I don’t write $10m checks. I write, typically, $1m-$5m checks, the stage before that. But. As soon as I do write a check > $1m — I want to at least make sure the founders get paid.

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Kellblog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Founder mode became all the rage last week, following a Brian Chesky speech (whose contents are seemingly not available online) and a Paul Graham blog post about that speech. Since everyone’s weighing in on founder mode, and a few long-term readers have specifically asked for my take, that will be the subject of this post. Founder-mode is defined in opposition to manager-mode, the conventional wisdom as taught in business schools, about how to manage an organization.

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SaaS Metrics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Navigate the world of predictive analytics in SaaS performance and discover the key strategies to unlock unprecedented growth and retention—are you ready to dive in? The post How to Use Predictive Analytics in SaaS Performance first appeared on SaaS Metrics.

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User Pilot

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Think of your favorite coffee shop. It’s not just the aroma of freshly brewed coffee that keeps you coming back—it’s the way the barista greets you with a smile, knows your usual order, and even suggests new blends based on your tastes. This personal touch turns each visit into an experience rather than a transaction. Now, imagine applying this level of understanding and customization to your marketing strategy.

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Inturact

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In this blog, we'll look at five practical strategies to improve customer retention. Whether you're losing customers faster than you'd like, or just want to improve your retention rates, you'll find valuable insights here. Let's dive in and start turning your churn problem around.

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Speaker: Ian Hillis, SVP of Growth at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

Join us for an exclusive webinar hosted by Ian Hillis, SVP of Growth at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, where he’ll explore the significant impact of embedded finance on the software industry! This session is designed to provide you with the strategic insights needed to navigate the future of SaaS successfully, all while gaining a deeper understanding of how these trends can enhance your competitive edge, boost revenue, and deepen customer loyalty.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 31, 2024

Dear SaaStr: Is it a Red Flag if The CEO is Only Interested in Selling the Company? It is. Or at least — it’s a Yellow Flag. The company will never be great if the CEO is thinking this way. There are so many start-ups, so many products, so much competition. You can build something to sell, and it can work. IF you have something very unique and differentiated.

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ChurnZero

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Outcomes-based customer success is a strategy focused on ensuring that customers achieve their desired outcomes with your product. It sounds straightforward but it’s easier said than done. It takes a focused team with strong listening and coaching skills, a deep understanding of your product, a curiosity to understand customer goals, and a proactive, strategic approach to engagement.

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SaaS Metrics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

The secret to effectively measuring SaaS product-market fit lies in understanding both metrics and customer feedback—are you ready to uncover the truth? The post How to Measure SaaS Product-Market Fit first appeared on SaaS Metrics.

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