SaaStr

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Hear from Duo Security’s VP of Inside Sales America on how to build a $2.3B sales team. Jennifer Lawrence | VP, Inside Sales @ Duo Security. I would argue it was one of the first SaaS companies of its time, but back then we called it an ASP, an application service provider. Want to see more content like this?

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Subscription Flow

OCTOBER 2, 2024

For subscription-based businesses, revenue leakage means the waste of potential capital which has been rightfully earned. The causes behind this gap range from errors in subscription handling to recurring billing inefficiencies. Boasting revenue is the central goal for subscription-based businesses.

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Stax

APRIL 15, 2025

For subscription-based businesses achieving consistent and predictable revenue growth is the holy grail. In fact, monthly recurring revenue (MRR) is one of the most important metrics subscription businesses should be aware of. MRR is an important metric for SaaS businesses to track to understand business health.

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 29, 2022

At Maxio , we help B2B SaaS companies unlock their next stage of growth. Our financial operations platform is designed to meet the unique financial challenges of B2B SaaS, including billing, subscription management, revenue and expense recognition, and SaaS analytics. Instant live customer conversations! With over $1.5B

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Sales Hacker

AUGUST 7, 2024

He previously built the pre and post sales solutions team at mParticle from zero to supporting hundreds of enterprise customers. Is there a lot of internal or customer work that needs to be done or managed by your team? As the lens of efficiency is further applied in SaaS, Customer Success is coming under greater scrutiny.

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SaaStr

JANUARY 27, 2024

Speaking of the long game, Matt talks about the launch of the 100-year subscription plan last year. WordPress is its own ecosystem, a vibrant community of hundreds of thousands of people who create add-ons, plugins, and develop sites. He loves subscription models where people pay for something that gives them value.

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Stax

MARCH 18, 2025

The SaaS industry has seen explosive growth in the past decadeand this is expected to continue this year. Join the payments-led growth movement Sign up to keep up-to-date with the latest trends in payments, vertical SaaS, and technology from industry experts. Customer lifetime value. Customer acquisition cost.

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Incredo

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Precisely – about SaaS affiliate programs… SaaS partner programs entice both software providers and affiliate partners for various reasons: 1) SaaS products are usually low-cost. Software to track analytics, transfer payments, manage inventory, create videos and for many other things.

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SaaStr

APRIL 30, 2022

So growth of the kind of subscription, eCommerce industry has been over 100% year on year for the past five years, according to McKinsey. So the first question is what made SaaS so successful. Customers love SaaS products and tools because it simply works. The second constituent there is the developer. Transcript.

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SaaStr

JUNE 19, 2024

$100M is the magic number all SaaS companies are trying to achieve. The three core areas to focus on are: Evolving your growth engine Building and solving for when to become a multi-product platform Investing in your people and team #1: Evolving Your Growth Engine Let’s start with some context for Bitly’s journey. And you know what?

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SaaStr

JULY 15, 2022

So how feasible do you think that works for a typical B2B SaaS business that probably our user-base is not too knowledgeable about [inaudible] on the internet for something specific in their day-to-day use case? Jason Lemkin: But usually your teams can’t do that. This always works. If you do Salesforce, try to do Pipedrive.

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Chart Mogul

JANUARY 9, 2025

So read on, and hopefully, your SaaS sales journey will be less about trial and error and more about steady progress toward success. Self-service sales model This is when customers explore and experience your product independently without needing hands-on help from your sales team. Heres a breakdown of each: 1.

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Stax

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Here’s an interesting stat: 70% of businesses consider subscription and membership models indispensable for future commercial growth and expansion. Software-as-a-service (SaaS) businesses need to constantly evolve their offerings to stay fresh and relevant. How do you add payment processing capabilities to your software?

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Incredo

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Asking “what’s the typical commission for SaaS salesperson?” is like asking “how expensive should I price my SaaS product?” what factors to consider before defining your SaaS sales commission percentage. We will share 8 ideas on how to increase your sales team’s productivity and help them close more deals. See below!

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User Pilot

AUGUST 26, 2024

Product data capture is essential for SaaS companies looking to understand user behavior, optimize user experiences, and drive product growth. From choosing the right data capture methods to navigating complex tools, SaaS companies must balance the need for detailed insights with the reality of technical constraints.

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Incredo

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Asking “what’s the typical commission for SaaS salesperson?” is like asking “how expensive should I price my SaaS product?” what factors to consider before defining your SaaS sales commission percentage 4. and finally figure out how much that SaaS sales salary should be. In the end, a bonus section is waiting for you!

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Sales Enablement, SaaS and Growth

MARCH 23, 2020

Companies which don’t use mental models risk unleashing mayhem with poor choices or becoming bloated and bureaucratic by reducing the volume and speed at which decisions are made - both scenarios are undesirable and will impact growth. OKRs are a useful mental model - they make it crystal clear what people and teams should be striving for.

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SaaSOptics

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Getting SaaS Accounting and Financial Operations Right in 2022. According to Gartner, the SaaS industry is projected to grow to a staggering $121B in 2021, a 15% increase from 2020. So, what is SaaS accounting, and how will it affect your business? It must be recognized over the duration of the subscription. The result?

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User Pilot

JANUARY 2, 2025

In this article, Ill share examples of 9 excellent surveys from successful SaaS companies, highlight the qualities of successful surveys, and how to design a good survey. I also answer some FAQs about SaaS surveys. Asana’s churn survey Asana uses a churn survey to understand why users cancel their subscriptions.

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FastSpring

APRIL 26, 2022

Last week, I canceled an annual SaaS subscription (I had three weeks left until renewal). Interestingly, even though I paid for a year-long subscription, the company didn’t let me keep the last three weeks of access to its premium features. This action will immediately downgrade your subscription. Table of Contents.

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Baremetrics

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Shopify is a huge opportunity for developers looking to expand into the micro-SaaS space. The Shopify App Store brings together Shopify app developers and Shopify shop owners for their mutual benefit. Why you need to track business metrics for Shopify App Developers 10 business metrics for Shopify App Developers 1.

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Intercom, Inc.

APRIL 23, 2018

Most sales and support teams are already well versed in conversations about data deletion, risk assessments and security frameworks, but those issues are going to become an even more prominent part of the discussion once GDPR comes into effect. Track and reduce access to data that is not needed. Choose vendors/partners that you trust.

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Totango

JULY 1, 2022

For B2B SaaS companies, customer loyalty drives subscription renewals and brand advocacy, making it a critical component of a profitable business model. This blog will look at why customer loyalty is vital for B2B SaaS businesses and how successful companies effectively cultivate it. What Is Customer Loyalty?

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SaaStr

JANUARY 24, 2024

Mark Roberge , SaaStr fan-favorite and Co-Founder and Managing Director of Stage 2 Capital brought together some of the top CROs in SaaS during the SaaStr Annual to share some of their greatest learnings and pivotal moments leading some of the Cloud 100 SaaS companies. The bad news is it wasn’t driving the results they wanted.

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Baremetrics

AUGUST 23, 2021

With more than 15,000 SaaS companies operating worldwide, the global SaaS market is constantly growing as new products continue to enter the market. Whether you're a startup or an established company, launching a new SaaS product isn't as easy as it was 15 years ago. Develop Marketing and Sales Strategies Marketing strategy 1.

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Baremetrics

JANUARY 12, 2022

This article is one such list, where we take a deep dive into cash flow modeling for SaaS businesses and the software that can help you do it. Why is cash flow modeling important for SaaS? However, not having a good idea of how much money is entering or exiting your business over time is always bad! Table of Contents.

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Sales Hacker

AUGUST 26, 2021

That’s how my friend Stacey describes the way sales compensation plans have changed over the last 15 years of her SaaS career. All additional clauses in your plan were probably introduced because of a bad past incident by a rep. Bookings vs. invoices. Questions to ask: Am I getting paid on bookings or invoicing?

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Point Nine Land

JUNE 18, 2023

More than ten years later, cohort analyses have become an essential part of most SaaS companies’ toolkits. I have written this guide specifically for first-time SaaS founders with limited experience. This is why it’s so essential to use cohort analysis, especially in SaaS, where it’s all about retaining customers and revenue.

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Casey Accidental

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Casey’s first sequencing business models essay talked about the transition from a SaaS business model to marketplace business model, and why it’s so difficult. In Casey’s last essay, he covered the differences between regular SaaS companies and SaaS-like Networks. This essay is a collaboration with Gilad Horev.

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SaaStr

JULY 25, 2021

They talked about product adoption, sales alignment, freemium models and lessons they have learned throughout their successful SaaS careers. You can have the great product and a great team, but the market of small or very niche. And then what’s your unique advantage as a company, as the team? Jyoti Bansal: Yeah.

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Sales Hacker

JANUARY 22, 2020

This is especially true in the Software as a Service (SaaS) industry, in which the subscription-based sales model means prospects are typically committing to a product for months or years at a time. It’s also one of the hardest to teach and develop. Ask the candidate… What are your professional weaknesses?

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Incredo

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Do you know what role your SaaS product reviews can play in your business success? The truth is – product reviews can help you in a number of ways and even be crucial in your sales process. Bad reviews point out to your weaknesses, helping you better your customer support, product, onboarding, whatever issue they address.

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BetterCloud

MARCH 17, 2025

SaaS tools are fantastic, but keeping your tech stack from turning into a financial snowball can be tough. ets break down smart SaaS budgeting , so you can make your tech work for you, without blowing the bank. What is SaaS budgeting? These are the things youll discover when you take an inventory of your SaaS spend.

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User Pilot

MARCH 24, 2025

Want to advance your career in mobile product management or find top talent for your team? You will collaborate with engineering, design, and business teams to deliver cutting-edge mobile solutions that improve efficiency, user adoption , and overall product performance. Who would be a BAD fit for this job?

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SaaStock

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Latin America is undergoing a digital transformation, and the SaaS community is exploding as a result. The SaaStock team will be landing in São Paulo to run the region’s first Pan-Latin American SaaS conference, SaaStock LatAm. Its focus is on businesses in Big Data, mobile, and SaaS.

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ChurnZero

AUGUST 14, 2020

And by virtue of that, it’s essential that Customer Success software – like a Customer Success team – plays well with the others it works alongside if the customer is to truly come first. Bad satisfaction rating” alert so CSMs can immediately reach out to frustrated customers who cite having a poor experience. Who owns it?

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Kellblog

JULY 8, 2020

Mark’s a seasoned startup executive, he’s go-to-market oriented, and he has some large-company chops that he developed earlier in his career. DK: a lot of CEOs and boards wait too long in denial on a bad VP of Sales hire. DK: if your SaaS bucket is too leaky , you can’t build value.

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